Building Competence. Crossing Borders.
Master of Science in International Business (MSc IB)Information Event for Academic Year 2019 - 2020
Department of International BusinessInternational Management Institute
Study Year 2019/2020 2Department of International Business | MSc International Business
This Evening….
The MSc International Business Program
- Key Information- Benefits for You- Program Structure- Instructors
Academics & Admissions
- Career Prospects- Double DegreeOpportunities
- Admission Criteria
Summary & Conclusion
- Video Testimonial - Contacts- Your Questions
Department of International Business | MSc International Business
MSc International BusinessAdvantages
1.AACSB-Accredited Business School(i.e. among top 5% of business schools world-wide)
2.Unique international business curriculumwith strong industry involvement
3.Designed for the globalized economy (Swiss and international)
4.Open to domestic and international General Management graduates
5.Graduates are high-potential managers for internationalized firms
6.Double Degree Options obtain additional majors after completion of the ZHAW program
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Who We AreDepartment of International Business
50Faculty and
Staff
15Nationalities
22Languages
Managing
>150Partner
Universities
160Incoming students
204Outgoing students
1Institute
2MASIEMBA
1Master of Science
1Bachelor
of Science
1Master of Science
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Who we areTonight's Representatives of the International Management Institute
Felix Scherrerdipl. ing. ETHZ/MBA INSEAD
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Jeremy CruzEd.D, MSc, MBA
Deputy Head, MSc IB
Department of International Business | MSc International Business
Selina Guhl,MA in Social
Sciences
Operations Manager
Dr. Petra BarthelmessDr. phil.
Head International Education &
Head, MSc IB
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MSc International BusinessKey Facts
Title Master of Science in International Business (MSc IB)(Academic title: Master of Science in International Business ZFH)
ContentAlignment
Scientifically advanced, internationally-oriented consecutive Master program with a generalist outlook and a particular focus on intercultural and international topics, especially regarding leading and managing in the international business environment, internationalization and corporate responsibility.
ECTS Credits 90Language English
(Certificate of Level C1 required, except mother tongue)Target Audience
• Typically 23-28 years old• Bachelor graduates in General Management or similar with
career goals in an international context (both within SMEs and large organizations)
Locations Campus Winterthur
Time Format • Full-time• 3 Semesters (10 months presence required)
Start August 28th, 2019
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MSc International BusinessHighlights
Focus Weeks(Camp Model)
• Business Boot Camp• Research Skill Camp• Internationalization
Camp
Strong Industry Involvement
Double Degree Option
("Majors")
Live Cases andConsulting Projects
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Refresher/ConvergenceBusiness Boot Camp (6 ECTS)
MSc in International BusinessProgram Setup
Thesis(12 ECTS)
Core Topic 1
Research & Consulting
Methodology
(12 ECTS)
Core Topic 2
Inter-nationalization
(24 ECTS)
Core Topic 3
Cross-Cultural Leadership & Management
(12 ECTS)
Consulting Projects(2x 6 ETCS)
Research Projects(2x 6 ECTS)
Industry Know-how(Integrated in
Curriculum)
Department of International Business | MSc International Business
Entry Requirements (Basics)Bachelor in Business Administration or comparable
English at level C1 | International experience
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Half-Semester 1
MSc in International BusinessProgram Structure
IntensiveSemester 1(36 ECTS)
Focus Weeks Half-Semester 2
Half-Semester 1
IntensiveSemester 2(36 ECTS)
Focus Weeks Half-Semester 2
Thesis Period(12 ECTS)
Orientation Days (Information and getting to know the country, city, expectations, systems and people)
Master’s Thesis
Industry Focus: Food
GRADUATION
ThesisColloquium (Defense)
Research Skill Camp
6ECTS
Preparation Period(6 ECTS)
Intercultural Manage-ment & Leadership
6ECTS
Advanced Research & Consulting
6ECTS
International Negotiation
3ECTS
Elective 13ECTS
Industry Focus: Machine, Electro and Metal Industries (MEM)
6ECTS
Business Boot Camp
12ECTS
Industry Focus: Energy & Utilities (incl. CleanTech)
Industry Focus: Life Sciences Industry Focus: Luxury Goods
Int. Econ., Politics & Business Systems
6ECTS
Int. Governance &Responsibility
3ECTS
Internatio-nalization & Innovation
6ECTS
Int.Marketing
3ECTS
Int. Risk & Fin. Mgmt.
3ECTS
Elective 23ECTS
International Business Project 16 International Research Project 16
International Research Project 26 International Business Project 26
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MSc in International BusinessModule Table
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Department of International Business | MSc International Business
MSc International BusinessFaculty (a selection)
PetraBarthe lmess
KhaldounDia- Eddine
PeterQvist-Sørensen
IsabelleZulauf-Polli
FelixScherrer
HerbertWinistörfer
WaseemHussain
Albena Björck
SatschinBansal
MichaelFarley
FlorianKeller
JeremyCruz
FabioDuma
Daniel Seelhofer
MarkusPrandini
Matthias Schutz
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Graduates of this program are able to…− Independently conduct academically sound, methodologically correct research
projects− Use research skills and results to solve complex business problems− Design and plan internationalization processes of firms, and contribute to the
implementation− Manage international business processes− Analyze intercultural problems in-depth and gain high intercultural
competency− Lead culturally and demographically heterogeneous teams and small
organizational units
MSc International BusinessGraduate Outcome Competencies
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MSc International BusinessTypical Career Prospects
International Business Development
General Management (as part of international projects)
International Business Management
Executive Assistant (i.e. to executive board members)
Internal Consultants (i.e. regarding intercultural issues)
International Business Project Management
Consultant, Auditor, Underwriter, Account Manager, Trainee
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Introduction Days August 28th to August 30th, 2019
Business Boot Camp September 2nd to September 13th, 2019
Start Semester 1 September 16th, 2019
Research Skill Camp October 28th to November 8th, 2019
Exams 1 January 6th to January 10th, 2020
Term Break January 13th to January 31st, 2020
Start Semester 2 February 3rd, 2020
Internationalization and Innovation March 16th to March 27th, 2020
Exams 2 May 18th to May 22th, 2020
Master Thesis till August 28th, 2020
Master Ceremony October 16th, 2020
Dates 2019 / 2020
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MSc International BusinessDouble Degrees
Department of International Business | MSc International Business
NORTH AMERICA
Virginia Tech, VAGrand Valley State University, MI
WEST AND CENTRAL EUROPEUniversities in Western and Eastern Europe:
Warsaw School of Economics (SGH)Audencia Business School, NantesRennes School of Business, Rennes
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Department of International Business | MSc International Business
1. Bachelor in Business Administration or equivalent
2. Good Grades
3. English Certificate C1 − Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency/BEC Higher certificate at
C1 Level
− IELTS certificate at C1/Advanced Level (min. 7.0)
− TOEFL certificate at C1/Advanced Level (min. 95 points)
4. International Experience
5. Admission Interview
MSc International BusinessAdmission Criteria
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MSc International BusinessAdmission Criteria
Department of International Business | MSc International Business
Subject Level Min. Workload
Mathematics / Quantitative Analysis / Statistics Advanced 12 ECTS (360 hrs.)
Accounting Advanced 12 ECTS (360 hrs.)
Finance Advanced 12 ECTS (360 hrs.)
Economics Advanced 12 ECTS (360 hrs.)
Marketing Basic 6 ECTS (180 hrs.)
Strategy Basic 6 ECTS (180 hrs.)
Human Resource Management Basic 6 ECTS (180 hrs.)
Business Law Basic 6 ECTS (180 hrs.)
Project Management Basic 6 ECTS (180 hrs.)
Operations / Process Management Basic 6 ECTS (180 hrs.)
Total 84 ETCS
If the candidate’s undergraduate degree is not in a business-related field, (i.e. Business Administration or equivalent) we are looking for the following Modules:
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The MSc IB 2017/2018 class
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MSc IB 2018/2019 class: Student Body
2016 Class: Nationality Distribution2016 Class: Nationality Distribution
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MSc IB 2018/2019 class: Male/Female ratio
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Summary and Conclusion
A unique,full-time,
international program…
…and a solid academic
foundation…
…for students with a lot of
drive.
...with strong industry ties…
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Testimonial
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Your first stop for questions:− Student Services
ZHAW School of Management and LawSt.-Georgen-Platz 2CH-8401 WinterthurPhone: +41 58 934 68 [email protected]
Point of Contact at the International Management Institute:− Felix Scherrer, dipl. ing. ETHZ, MBA INSEAD
ZHAW School of Management and LawStadthausstrasse 14CH-8401 [email protected]
Contacts
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Thank You for Your Attention!
Any Questions?
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