Munich Business SchoolUniversity of Applied Sciences

BACHELOR | Internati onal Business

let your business career begin

Munich Business SchoolUniversity of Applied Sciences

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prof. Dr. stefan baldiDean of Munich business School

“Our proximity to the business world provides us withinti mate knowledge what corporati ons all over the

world expect from their future leaders. This insight is our guideline for developing – and updati ng –

our courses. The result is a program that opens the doors to a bright future for our students at

Munich Business School.”

Right now, you’re standing at a major crossroads: with your whole academic and professional career ahead of you, virtually anything is possible. And simply by taking an interest in Munich business School and the bachelor of internati onal business program, you’ve already shown a knack for making smart decisions. As the Dean, let me be the fi rst to extend a welcoming hand.

i know that higher educati on can be inti midati ng at fi rst, especially when you’re fresh out of high school or co-ming from another country. but at MbS, you will never sit alone. With a faculty of more than one hundred profes-sors, you’ll get the att enti on and encouragement you need. And our english and german tracks let you study in a language that you’re comfortable with.

Munich business School gives you a rock-solid theoreti -cal foundati on upon which you can build your own bright future – in whichever fi elds interest you. You’ll also fi nd plenty of support (not to menti on fun) among your fellow students. Whether tackling a tough project with your stu-dy group, checking out Munich’s nightlife with your class-mates, or something in between, you’ll enjoy a rich stu-dent life and lots of sti mulati ng, team-based coursework.

now more than ever, the business community is global and deeply interconnected. Our internati onal focus will prepare you for this diverse, rapidly evolving world. in additi on to the internati onal emphasis of our courses, you’ll have the chance to take classes and internships abroad.

but what’s most important – you’re in good hands with us: Munich business School conti nuously receives top ran-kings and accreditati ons from nati onal and internati onal ranking authoriti es e.g. “#1 in internati onality and Prac-ti ce Orientati on in germany” or “Second-best business Program nati onwide”.

So it’s my great pleasure to invite you to Munich busi-ness School. no matt er what career path you choose in the future, with a bachelor degree from Munich business School, all doors are open.

prof. Dr. stefan baldiDean of Munich business School

WelcOMe ATMUniCH bUSineSS SCHOOL

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prof. Dr. stefan baldi

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WHAT CAN YOU

EXPECT?

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FROM OUR BUSINESS SCHOOL

Enroll with confidence – you’ve come to one of the best

business schools around. Munich Business School was

founded in 1991 as the first state-accredited private uni-

versity in Bavaria. The exceptional quality of our Bachelor

in International Business program has been con-

firmed by an accreditation from FIBAA. The Foundation

for International Business Administration Accreditation is

among the six most important quality and ranking autho-

rities worldwide. Moreover, numerous independent ran-

kings place us in top positions. We are especially proud of

the high marks we continuously receive for our interna-

tional approach, the practical relevance of our programs,

and the exceptional quality of our faculty.

FROM YOUR EDUCATION

You’ll enter a Bachelor program that is in equal parts well

structured, challenging, and satisfying. Our faculty of

more than one hundred excellent professors teach their

courses and projects in a dynamic learning environment,

and our student body consists of diverse, ambitious people

like you who thrive on working and having fun together.

During your time at Munich Business School, as well as

your internships and your semester abroad, you’ll build a

solid foundation of theoretical and practical business

knowledge that will equip you for whichever career path

you may choose.

FROM MUNICH

Many will agree: Munich is one of Germany’s most beau-

tiful cities. It has the liveliness of a cultural hotspot, the

serenity of a classical metropolis, and the energy of an

international business hub. From visiting the many

museums and galleries, to enjoying the nightlife, to hiking

or snowboarding in the nearby Alps – you’ll never run out

of exciting things to do. Better yet, the city’s infrastructure

is superb. Subways, busses, trams, and taxis will take you

safely and easily wherever and whenever you need to go.

FROM YOUR FUTURE CAREER

Our program is dedicated to providing you with the tools

you need to build a successful business career. We’re

constantly adapting the program to ensure that your

education reflects the current needs of the business world.

The internships, our faculty, the solid connections we have

with companies and corporations, and our alumni – all this

before you even graduate. With MBS on your side, you can

start your career with confidence. Choose from a number

of career prep courses we offer and use the contacts

you’ve made during the program. Now it’s up to you to

make the most of it all.

Erkan Erman

MBS Bachelor Student

“Munich Business School’s bachelor program is an exciting

journey through theory and practice of international

business and can literally take you to the other end

of the world.”

MiLeSTOneS OF MbS:Our success sTOrY

1991Munich business School is founded in 1991 (at that time named "europäische betriebswirtschaftsakademie") by the european business Schools international (ebsi) London, Paris, Madrid, and Milan. The initiators pursue one purpose above all others: to establish new bench-marks for practical orientation and internationality for business education in the economic center of Southern germany.

1999The success of the conception and realization of the international business curriculum convinces corporate partners as well as state authorities: the school becomes the first state-accredited private university in bavaria.

2003The university is renamed Munich business School. MbS is one of the first to adopt the new bachelor and Master system. A three-year bachelor program is introduced.

2004The full-time Master in international business program is initiated to keep in line with the changing european academic regulations.

2005The 24-month executive MbA general Management program is introduced to fulfill the need for a high-quality and international business education for experienced professionals.

2006The international options "Asian-Pacific business Studies" and "Arabian and Middle eastern business Studies" are introduced in the bachelor program to fulfill the growing need for experts in these two regions. graduation of the first bachelor and Master students.

2007MbS extends its offering: Within the executive education on an academic level, Munich business School develops seminars and courses for managers and tailor-made programs for companies.

2008"Russian and eastern european business Studies" becomes the sixth international option of the bachelor's program. Moreover, all bachelor programs are offered in german and english. The executive MbA Health Care Management starts for the first time and MbS develops the first Corporate MbA program.

2009 The full-time Master in international business is offered entirely in english (english Track) as well as in german/english (german Track) for the first time. The new concentrations "international Family Firms" and "Luxury Management" are introduced.

2010As the first university in bavaria, Munich business School receives an institutional accreditation by the german Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat).Due to the high demand and success of the MbA general Management Program, a second program start in March is introduced.

2011MbS introduces a new Master program in Sports business and Communication at the beginning of the 2011 fall semester. The program, which is the first of its kind in germany, is established and directed by the renowned media and communication expert Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Josef Hackforth.

2012in the spring semester 2012, Munich business School has a matriculation of about 600 students. Since its founding our university has had almost 1,000 graduates.

2013The full-time MbA program international Management will start in the fall semester 2013/2014. Munich busi-ness School extends its portfolio in executive education programs: four certificate courses are on offer covering a wide array of topics from „business Coach MbS“ to „Luxury business Management“.

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OUR RANKINGs

OUR ACCREDITATIONs

"MBs excels in quality, internationality and practical orientation"Trendence Graduate Barometer published in "manager magazin", 2012z Ranked #1 nationwide for "International Orientation", "Quality of the Lecturers/ Professors in Teaching" and "Service Quality of the University".z Ranked #2 nationwide for "Practical Orientation of the Education", "Quality of Advisory", "Cooperation with Businesses" and "Support by Lecturers/Professors"

"Top Results Nationwide"Center for University Development (CHE), 2011/2012z CHE Ranking Business studies: Best grades in 4 out of 5 categories ("study situation overall, "studyability", "practical approach", "international orientation")z "Versatile Excellence" Ranking: 2nd place of all Universities of Applied Sciences

"One of the Top 10 universities for business studies in Germany"University ranking of the "Wirtschaftswoche" magazine, 2013z Over 500 HR managers in Germany place MBS in Germany´s Top 10 business schools. z Ranked #6 amongst German Universities of Applied Sciences

Accreditation by the German Council of science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat)z MBS is the first Bavarian university to obtain institutional accreditation from the German Council of Science and Humanities.z This accreditation confirms that the efforts of MBS in research and teaching are in accordance with accepted academic standards.

International Accreditationz Granted by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA).z All MBS study programs are accredited by FIBAA. This accreditation standard is synonymous with professional relevance and top-quality academics.

National Accreditationz Granted by the Bavarian State Ministry of Sciences, Research and the Artsz MBS is Bavaria´s first state-accredited private university and the only private university in Bavaria to obtain unlimited state accreditation.

Unlimited State

Accredita�onby the

Bavarian State Ministry of Sciences,

Research and the Arts

Our most important goal at Munich Business School is to equip our students with exactly the business acumen, practical experience, and personal skills that will ensure their success in the business world. Our teaching methods, our students,

and our proximity to leading corporations form a strong foundation on which we build our educational concepts. The national and international accreditations and the consistently excellent ranking results confirm our approach.

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

At Munich Business School,

your initiative and curiosity

will pay off – and combined

with the state-of-the-art

business background our

coursework provides, you’ll

walk away a well-rounded,

globally conscious, and in-de-

mand business person. (No

wonder we’ve received so

many high rankings.) You get

the best of both worlds: a

tightly structured curriculum,

and the freedom, within that

structure, to explore the

areas that fascinate you.

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TIMEFRAME

At Munich Business School, you get to choose. The study

option Bachelor MORE can be completed in three com-

pact years and will take you abroad for one semester. This

is an interesting choice for students who plan to deepen

their business education in a subsequent Master’s degree

program or simply prefer an intense but short path to their

first degree. If you opt for the Bachelor GLOBAL, you’ll

spend a second semester as well as a second integrated

internship in a foreign country, thus accumulating even

more career relevant experience and improving your

foreign language skills to a proficient level. This study

option can be completed in three and a half years.

BUSINESS FOUNDATION

You’ll leave Munich Business School with a lot more than a

bachelor degree: thanks to our faculty of corporate pro-

fessionals, you’ll have a rock-solid theoretical basis, as well

as fresh insight on how those fundamentals get applied to

real-world business situations. With three internships (at

least one local and one abroad) under your belt, you’ll have

substantial work experience in the business world. And

you’ll be equipped with the “soft skills” – communicating

effectively, working well within teams – that are gaining

currency. It’s this deeply integrated combination of theory

and practice that makes exceptional business people. And

that’s what Munich Business School stands for.

CONCENTRATIONS

Do you keep an eye on the stock market? Do clever

marketing concepts ever get you excited? Are you fasci-

nated with the media? Munich Business School offers six

different concentrations to channel your growing business

interests and skills. Choose between International Mar-

keting and Sales, International Financial Management,

International Media Management, International Human

Resources Management, International Accounting, and

International Corporate Governance. Better yet – you’ll

get to choose two programs, so that you’ll enter the

marketplace with a broad, diverse skill set.

INTERNATIONAL FOCUS

Set sail! Your coursework here in Munich and abroad will

enrich you with a truly global take on business. Students

who choose to study in English will follow the Germany

and European Union focus. And if you are fluent in

German, we offer six other focuses spanning Asia-Pacific,

Arabic Countries and Middle East, Russia and Eastern

Europe, Spain and Latin America, France and Franco-

phone Countries, and Italy. All students will choose from

our extensive list of language courses and learn a new ton-

gue – and if you’re up for it, you can give yourself an even

bigger competitive edge by taking on a third language. For

your semester(s) abroad, you will study at a partner uni-

versity and take on an internship that immerses you in that

region’s culture, language, and business practices.

EVERYDAY EXCELLENCE PAYS OFF

We encourage our students to bring their “A-game” to

class every day – not just when finals week comes around.

That’s why we put more value in smaller tests spaced re-

gularly throughout each semester. 40% of your final grade

will be based on these Continued Performance Tests, while

the other 60% comes from your finals. This means it’s al-

ways worth it to give your best. Raise your hand, team up

with your classmates, tackle your projects with passion –

and maybe you won’t have to spend those last weeks of

the semester trapped in the library.

René Zimmermann

MBS Alumnus

“It’s hard to imagine an equally compact and better

preparation for today’s business requirements. Busi-

ness theory is rounded off with personality training,

economic and cultural history as well as presenta-

tions, team projects, and case studies. I’m convinced

that the MBS Bachelor program perfectly prepares

for a successful professional future.”

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Business Management and Law I6 ECTS

Marketing and Managing People6 ECTS

Accounting I6 ECTS

Accounting II6 ECTS

Finance and Corporate Taxation6 ECTS

International Focus and Foreign Language I6 ECTS

International Focus and Foreign Language II6 ECTS

International Focus and Foreign Language III6 ECTS

Economicsand Society I6 ECTS

Economicsand Society II6 ECTS

InternationalManagement6 ECTS

Concentrations- Int. Financial Mgmt.- Int. Marketing & Sales- Int. HR Management- Int. Accounting

+ 1 Concentration of- Int. Media Management- Int. Corporate Governance

15 ECTS

Concentration I6 ECTS

International Business Electives6 ECTS

Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics6 ECTS

Supply Chain and Information Management6 ECTS

International Strategy and Business Development6 ECTS

Concentration II6 ECTS

Soft and Academic Skills I6 ECTS

Soft and Academic Skills II6 ECTS

Seminar Concentration 3 ECTS

Entrepreneurship Project5 ECTS

Social Service Project 5 ECTS

MBS Community Service 1 ECTS MBS Community Service 1 ECTS

SEP - DEC FEB - MAY SEP - DEC FEB - MAY SEP - DEC JAN - APRJUN-AUG

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Business Management and Law II6 ECTS

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Marketing and Managing People6 ECTS

Accounting I6 ECTS

Accounting II6 ECTS

Finance and Corporate Taxation6 ECTS

International Focus and Foreign Language I6 ECTS

International Focus and Foreign Language II6 ECTS

International Focus and Foreign Language III6 ECTS

Economicsand Society I6 ECTS

Economicsand Society II6 ECTS

InternationalManagement6 ECTS

Concentrations- Int. Financial Mgmt.- Int. Marketing & Sales- Int. HR Management- Int. Accounting

+ 1 Concentration of- Int. Media Management- Int. Corporate Governance

15 ECTS

Concentration I6 ECTS

International Business Electives6 ECTS

Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics6 ECTS

Supply Chain and Information Management6 ECTS

International Strategy and Business Development6 ECTS

Concentration II6 ECTS

Soft and Academic Skills I6 ECTS

Soft and Academic Skills II6 ECTS

Seminar Concentration 3 ECTS

Entrepreneurship Project5 ECTS

Social Service Project 5 ECTS

MBS Community Service 1 ECTS MBS Community Service 1 ECTS

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On this page you can see the modular program structure of the bachelor international business program showing each module in the six study semesters. The fall semester starts in September and finishes in December. The spring semes-ter goes from February until May. The summer months are

reserved for the internships in germany and abroad. In each semester you take lectures in the areas of business & Management, Accounting & Finance, international Focus & Foreign Language, economics & Society as well as Soft & Academic Skills.

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Hours eCTS creditsModules / Courses 1st Sem. 2nd Sem. 3rd Sem. 1st Sem. 2nd Sem. 3rd Sem.

business & ManagementMgMT 100 business Management and Law i 60 6

MgMT 200 business Management and Law ii 60 6

MgMT 300 Marketing and Managing People 60 6

Accounting & FinanceACCT 100 Accounting i 60 6

ACCT 200 Accounting ii 60 6

Fin 300 Finance and Corporate Taxation 60 6

International Focus & Foreign Language1

International Focus Germany and European Union 60 60 60 6 6 6

» geU 100/200/300: german and european Union business Studies i/ii/iii

International Focus Asia Pacific 60 60 60 6 6 6

» APA 100/200/300: Asian Pacific business Studies i/ii/iii

International Focus Arabic Countries and Middle East 60 60 60 6 6 6

» ARA 100/200/300: Arabian and Middle eastern business Studies i/ii/iii

International Focus Russia and Eastern Europe 60 60 60 6 6 6

» Ree 100/200/300: Russian and eastern european business Studies i/ii/iii

International Focus Spain and Latin America 60 60 60 6 6 6

» LAT 100/200/300: Latin American and Spanish business Studies i/ii/iii

International Focus France and Francophone Countries 60 60 60 6 6 6

» FRA 100/200/300: French business Studies i/ii/iii

International Focus Italy 60 60 60 6 6 6

» iTA 100/200/300: italian business Studies i/ii/iii

economics & societyeCOn 100 economics and Society i 60 6

eCOn 100 economics and Society ii 60 6

iM 300 international Management 60 6

Soft & Academic SkillsSAS 100 Soft and Academic Skills i 60 6

SAS 300 Soft and Academic Skills ii 45 45 3 3

SAS 301 Social Service Project 10 10 2 3

MbS 200 MbS Community Service x 1

MbS 101 MbS Mission Statement (optional) x x

MbS 201 Application Training (optional) x x

MbS 102 MbS Student Coaching (optional) x x

MbS 202 MbS Student Coaching (optional) x x

internshipinT 300 internship i, min. 10 weeks x x 5 5

Total (Semester 1-3) 300 295 295 30 35 35

bacHelOr MOre (1st - 6th semester)

In the semesters one through three every Bachelor student at MBS is taught the basics of Business and Manage-ment, Economics, Accounting, Investment and Financing as well as Marketing.

In addition, the course sche-dule includes business games, projects and IT cour-ses as well as workshops aimed at developing and improving your personal potential for success. The area of General Knowledge is covered by lectures on Econo-mic and Cultural History. You will learn a new language in the context of your Internatio-nal Focus with Chinese (Man-darin), Arabic and Russian not requiring any previous know-ledge. If you already possess language skills in Spanish, French or Italian you can im-prove them by picking the re-spective International Focus. MBS also offers preparatory courses for these languages.

DeTAiLeD LiST OF MODules & cOurses

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1 At the beginning of the 1st semester, every student selects an international Focus with Foreign Language, which is binding for the first three semesters.

2 in the 4th semester, 20 eCTS credits have to be scored from the program of the university abroad. For further information on the Study Abroad, please contact our international Office.

3 in the 5th semester, all concentration modules are mandatory with the exception of MeMA 500 and gOv 500 of which one has to be picked. Picking one is a prerequisite if you want to choose one of these two concentrations from the 6th semester on. At the end of the 5th semester, every stu-dent chooses two concentrations. One of these two has to be „international Financial Management“ and/or „international Marketing and Sales“. Students have to score at least 9 eCTS credits in both of their concentrations in the 5th and 6th semester together. Students also have to complete a seminar in one concentration, leading to a total of 12 eTCS credits in this concentration.

4 if the 7th semester is spent as an additional semester abroad (study option bACHeLOR gLObAL), 20 eCTS credits have to be scored from the program of the university abroad. The bachelor Thesis is completed subsequently.

Hours eCTS creditsModules / Courses 4th Sem 5th Sem 6th Sem 4th Sem 5th Sem 6th Sem +Thesis

study abroad2

elective Finance

200 20elective Marketing

elective international business

business & ManagementMgMT 500 international Strategy and business Development 40 6

MgMT 501 Corporate Social Responsibility and business ethics 60 6

MgMT 600 entrepreneurship Project 20 10 2 3

MgMT 601 Supply Chain and information Management 60 6

ib 600 international business electives 60 6

Concentrations3

International Financial Management 30 60 (+10) 3 6 (+3)

» Fin 500/600/601: international Financial Management i/ii (+Seminar international Financial Management)

International Marketing and Sales 30 60 (+10) 3 6 (+3)

» MKT 500/600/601: international Marketing and Sales i/ii (+Seminar international Marketing and Sales)

International Human Resources Management 30 60 (+10) 3 6 (+3)

» HRM 500/600/601: international Human Resources Management i/ii (+Seminar international HR Management)

International Accounting 30 60 (+10) 3 6 (+3)

» ACCT 500/600/601: international Accounting i/ii (+Seminar international Accounting)

International Media Management 30 60 (+10) 3 6 (+3)

» MeMA 500/600/601: international Media Management i/ii (+Seminar international Media Management)

International Corporate Governance 30 60 (+10) 3 6 (+3)

» gOv 500/600/601: international Corporate governance i/ii (+Seminar international Corporate governance)

Soft & Academic SkillsMbS 500 MbS Community Service x 1

MbS 600 Career Orientation (optional) x x

MbS 601 bachelor Thesis Preparation (optional) x x

Foreign Languages (optional)French, italian, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Russian (30) (3) (3)

internshipinT 400 internship ii – internship Abroad, min. 10 weeks 10

inT 700 internship iii, min. 10 weeks 10

bachelor ThesisMgMT 700 bachelor Thesis 10

Total (Semester 4-6 + bachelor Thesis) 200 270 260 30 30 30 20

Total (Semester 1-6) 1620 210

Modules / Courses Hours eCTS creditsstudy abroadelectives international business 200 20

internshipinT 701 internship iv – internship Abroad, min. 10 weeks 10

In the 5th and 6th semes-ter, every MBS Bachelor student concentrates on the specifics of Interna-tional Business Admi-nistration and continues working on their perso-nal potential for success. Optional language cour-ses are also available.

Additionally, students choose two out of six concentrations. If you are interested in the marketing of companies and products, you can pick International Mar-keting and Sales. The concentration Interna- tional Media Manage-ment focuses on the media sector and its players. International Financial Management and International Ac-counting open the door to the professional world of finance.

If you prefer a wider per-spective on international businesses and their strategies, International Corporate Governance might be your concen-tration of choice. Interna-tional Human Resources Management prepares you for a career in the field of HR and conveys leadership and personel development skills.

bacHelOr GlObal (optional 7th Semester)4

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CONCENTRATIONSIN THE INTERNATIONALBUSINESS STUDY PROGRAM

As a new undergraduate, you probably

don’t have your career path staked out

already. That’s why our range of study

programs is designed to cultivate your

skills in areas that pique your interest. In

addition to general business courses, our

students can choose two of our six areas

of business concentrations.

So ask yourself: “Which concentrations

excite me the most?”

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INTERNATIONAL

MARKETING AND SALES

Marketing and sales as standard operational areas deal with

the distributive trades of a company. The concentration In-

ternational Marketing and Sales conveys to students both the

basic methods and instruments of marketing and a general

understanding of marketing in an international environment

from a strategic and operational point of view.

Job Profile: The quality of customer and market relationships

will always be a decisive factor of success for companies. This

is why skilled employees and leaders are required who are

able to develop an understanding of various value chains and

to combine market- and customer-oriented actions with the

effective use of resources and the application of administrative

control mechanisms.

Demanding fields of activity include: Head of marketing,

product management, key account management, marketing

controlling, market research.

INTERNATIONAL

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

In an increasingly globalized world of finance, international

businesses and financial institutions are looking for qualified

employees with a sound knowledge of controlling, corporate

finance and asset management. The aim of the concentration

is therefore to convey to the students the methods, tools and

instruments of the international world of finance in the 21st

century and to ideally prepare them for professional and

leadership tasks in the area of finance.

Job Profile: A sound knowledge of financial valuations and

strategic financial management opens up excellent job

opportunities in companies, valuation and investment

organizations as well as in corporate finance.

Demanding fields of activity include: Finance department of

a company, investment/commercial/private bank, insurance

company, investment funds.

INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING

The International Accounting concentration conveys

knowledge on the basics of international accounting and the

differences between the important accounting methods. The

participants learn about the conception of the IASB and IFRS,

the requirements for IFRS-compliant balancing and accoun-

ting of selected circumstances in individual financial state-

ments according to IFRS.

Job Profile: Knowledge of international differences and

specifics is of growing significance for companies due to their

increasing integration into international supply chains and

markets. Learning about these issues opens up excellent

career opportunities to graduates of this module.

Demanding fields of activity include: Auditing, tax consul-

tancy, portfolio and risk management, management of inter-

national accounting and financing.

INTERNATIONAL HUMAN

RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

In the International Human Resources Management concen-

tration students gain a better understanding of the strategic

significance of human resource management for organizati-

ons — especially on an international level. As future leaders

they are to familiarize themselves with the topic of

“employees as a critical success factor” and with topics of

employee leadership and development.

Job Profile: Training and retention of good employees is of

growing importance for companies. This is why skilled

employees and managers are required who think and act stra-

tegically. The significance of leadership qualities is increasing,

especially on an international level — in many cases they are

the prerequisites for a successful implementation of projects

in international teams.

Demanding fields of activity include: Middle and senior

management, project and team management, recruitment

consultancy, change manager.

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA

MANAGEMENT

This concentration familiarizes with the special characteristics

of the media industry and, apart from business-related topics,

conveys important basics on communication theory. The

participants deal with the economic peculiarities of infor-

mation goods and media and get to know the practical

consequences on the media business.

Job Profile: This concentration comprehensively prepares

participants for a commercial occupation in the media/

communications sector. By conveying economic competence

as well as media-specific knowledge in a practical way, it is

oriented toward the multi-disciplinary requirements in this

working environment.

Demanding fields of activity include: Radio and television

broadcasters, advertising and communications agencies,

publishing houses, marketing departments.

INTERNATIONAL

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Students are taught methods of contingency planning and risk

management, which, however, is not considered from the

perspective of financial management in this module. They are

introduced to techniques and models for corporate analyses,

strategic orientations and the development of scenarios for

the development of organizations.

Job Profile: Questions of strategic and operational Corporate

Governance are relevant for managers in companies of all

sizes from start-ups to international enterprises. Knowledge

and handling of the most important aspects of this topic

belong to the basic skills of all future managers with strategic

ambitions.

Demanding fields of activity include: Managing director,

executive assistant, division manager, business development,

company founder, business consultant.

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INTERNATIONAL FOCUSBROADEN YOUR BUSINESS

HORIZON

The international part of their studies

usually leaves quite an impression on

MBS students. Whether it is the semester

abroad or the internship in a foreign

company – these intensive experiences in

a foreign country are the highlights of the

entire study career of many students. The

following description highlight the

respective differences and advantages of

each international focus and the corres-

ponding economic area.

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Internationalen Fokus Russland und Osteuropa erwerben die

Studierenden die Grundlagen der russischen Sprache und

befassen sich zugleich intensiv mit Wirtschaft, Politik, Recht

und Geschichte der Region. Das Verständnis dieser Hinter-

gründe eröffnet einen breiten Zugang zu diesen attraktiven

Wirtschaftsräumen. Für das Sprachtraining in Russisch

werden keinerlei Vorkenntnisse vorausgesetzt.

SPAIN & LATIN AMERICA

Wer Spanisch spricht, dem eröffnet sich eine vielseitige Welt.

Spanisch ist nach Englisch die am meisten verwendete

Sprache in der internationalen Kommunikation. Sie wird

gegenwärtig von rund 450 Millionen in Spanien, Süd- und

Mittelamerika, Mexiko und in den USA als Muttersprache

gesprochen. Der Schlüssel zu erfolgreichen Geschäfts-

beziehungen mit spanischen und lateinamerikanischen

Handelspartnern sind deshalb fundierte Kenntnisse in

Wirtschaftsspanisch sowie Wissen zu Kultur und

Gesellschaft. Deutschland ist traditionell ein wichtiger

Handelspartner Spaniens und mit zahlreichen Unternehmen,

Tochterfirmen oder Beteiligungen im Land vertreten. Mit

diesem Fokus erschließen Sie sich mit der Sprache auch die

Wirtschaft Spaniens und Lateinamerikas und damit vielfältige

berufliche Möglichkeiten in internationalen Wirtschafts-

unternehmen und Organisationen. Vorkenntnisse auf der

Lernstufe A 2 werden bei Studienbeginn vorausgesetzt. Die

MBS bietet Vorbereitungskurse für absolute Anfänger an.

FRANCE & FRANCOPHONE COUNTRIES

Es lohnt sich, bei Geschäftsverhandlungen in Paris, Brüssel

oder Montréal mit fundiertem Wirtschaftsfranzösisch

aufzutreten. Frankreich gehört zu den führenden Industrie-

nationen der Welt. Zahlreiche französische Unternehmen

führen die Spitze auf dem Weltmarkt an. Die Automobil-

industrie, die Telekommunikation, Chemie und Pharmazeu-

tische Industrie spielen hierbei eine herausragende Rolle. Für

Deutschland ist Frankreich einer der der engsten Handels-

partner und für die Europäische Union ist die französische

Sprache von großer Wichtigkeit. Französisch zählt zu den sechs

internationalen Sprachen, die Business, Diplomatie und

Medien beeinflussen. Mit diesem Fokus bauen Sie Ihre

vorhandenen Grundkenntnisse auf der Stufe A 2 weiter aus

und vertiefen Ihre Kenntnisse zu Wirtschaft, Politik,

Gesellschaft und Kultur Frankreichs und frankophoner Länder.

ITALY

Italien zählt zu den Top Ten der größten Wirtschaftsnationen.

Industrie, Tourismus und Landwirtschaft gehören zu den

Standbeinen der italienischen Wirtschaft und zahlreiche

Firmennamen stehen für das Label „Made in Italy“. Italieni-

sche Luxusartikel wie Designerkleidung aus Mailand, Leder-

waren und Autos weltbekannter Marken verkaufen sich rund

um den Globus. Mit diesem Fokus lernen Sie aufbauend auf

Vorkenntnissen Italienisch als Wirtschaftssprache und

erwerben interkulturelle Kompetenz in Bezug auf die

aktuellen wirtschaftlichen Gegebenheiten. So sind Sie bestens

für ein Auslandssemester oder Auslandspraktikum in Italien

vorbereitet. Für das anschließende Berufsleben eröffnen sich

interessante Perspektiven im Handel, in der Wirtschafts- und

Finanzwelt. Für absolute Anfänger bietet die MBS vor

Studienbeginn Vorbereitungskurse an.

ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE BACHELOR ENGLISH TRACK,

WHOSE GERMAN LANGUAGE SKILLS ARE NOT SUFFICIENT

ENOUGH TO STUDY IN GERMAN, WILL PARTICIPATE IN OUR

INTERNATIONAL FOCUS GERMANY AND EUROPEAN UNION.

GERMANY AND EUROPEAN UNION

This International Focus will provide you with a level of

German language skills that enables you to attend lectures in

German and to complete an internship in a German speaking

country. You will also acquire general knowledge in disci-

plines such as national geography, culture, economy and

traditions. Ultimately, you will become an expert on Business

in Germany, which happens to be one of the world’s most

prominent industrialized nations. This knowledge is also put

into broad context with Western Europe. The fact that you

have a comprehensive understanding of the backgrounds will

open many doors for you in this attractive economic region.

STUDENTS WITH ADVANCED GERMAN LANGUAGE SKILLS

AND GERMAN NATIVE SPEAKERS CHOOSE BETWEEN THE

FOLLOWING INTERNATIONAL OPTIONS:

ASIA PACIFIC

Asien ist ein faszinierender Wirtschaftsraum und China sowie

Indien haben sich längst zu international bedeutsamen Wirt-

schaftsmächten entwickelt. Der Kontinent ist insgesamt

gekennzeichnet durch hohe Wachstumsraten und zählt zu den

wirtschaftlich attraktivsten Regionen der Welt. Die Lehrinhalte

in diesem Fokus richten sich nach den Anforderungen, die

global agierende Unternehmen an ihre zukünftigen, hoch-

qualifizierten Wirtschaftsfachkräfte im asiatisch-pazifischen

Wirtschaftsraum stellen. Sie erlernen die Grundlagen der

chinesischen Sprache (Mandarin) und werden zugleich mit

Wirtschaft, Politik, Recht und Geschichte der Region vertraut

gemacht. Für das Sprachtraining in Chinesisch werden

keinerlei Vorkenntnisse vorausgesetzt.

ARABIC COUNTRIES & MIDDLE EAST

Der arabische Raum und insbesondere die Golfregion gehören

zu den interessantesten Wirtschaftsregionen der Welt.

Unternehmen aus dem arabischen Raum beteiligen sich

weltweit an Firmen. Zugleich bauen viele deutsche und

europäische Unternehmen die Handelsbeziehungen in die

Region aus. Daher sind Fachkräfte mit spezifischen Kenntnis-

sen der Region gefragt. Mit dem Internationalen Fokus

Arabischer Raum und Naher Osten erlernen die Studierenden

die arabische Sprache und entdecken die vielseitige Kultur

dieses Wirtschaftsraumes. In den Lehrveranstaltungen wird

ein tiefes Verständnis der speziellen Wirtschaftsgepflogen-

heiten sowie geschichtliche und religiöse Hintergründe

vermittelt. Es werden keinerlei Vorkenntnisse in Arabisch

vorausgesetzt.

RUSSIA & EASTERN EUROPE

Russland und Osteuropa sind attraktive Wirtschaftsregionen in

unmittelbarer Nähe zu Westeuropa. Hohe Rohstoffpreise und

ein überdurchschnittliches Wachstum, verbunden mit einem

hohen Nachholbedarf sowohl bei Konsum- als auch bei Inves-

titionsgütern, machen Westeuropa und insbesondere

Deutschland zu bevorzugten Wirtschaftspartnern. Mit dem

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Bella Italia

Surrounded by culture

Hello John Harvard!

The Big Apple

Australia

University of

Melbourne; Bond

University, Gold

Coast 

China

Hong Kong

University;

Tongji University,

Shanghai

France

ESC La Rochelle;

EDHEC Business

School, Nice/Lille;

European Business

School, Paris

United Kingdom

Oxford Brookes

University;

European Business

School, London

Italy

Università Bocconi,

Milan; Università

degli Studi Roma Tre

Canada

Université Laval,

Quebec; University

of Victoria; 

Brock University

St. Catherines

Mexico

ITESM – Instituto

Tecnológico y de

Estudios Superiores

de Monterrey

New Zealand

University of

Auckland

A SELECTION OF OVER 50

PARTNER UNIVERSITIES

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Me in Hong Kong

I love Austalia

Philippines

Ateneo de Manila

University, Quezon

City

Russia

Plekhanov Russian

Academy of

Economics,

Moscow

Slovenia

University of

Ljubljana

Spain

European Business

School Madrid;

Universidad de

Granada; 

Universidad

Pompeu Fabra,

Barcelona

South Africa

University of

Cape Town

South Korea

Seoul National

University

Hungary

Corvinus University

of Budapest

USA

Florida Internatio-

nal University; San

Diego State Univer-

sity; Boston Univer-

sity; University of

California, Riverside

United Arab

Emirates

American

University of

Sharjah

Beautiful desert

Exciting Asia

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BACHELOR IN

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS:

MORE HIGHLIGHTS

If you open the doors to our classrooms,

you’ll most likely see students engaging in

debates or putting their heads together

to tackle a tough business assignment.

At Munich Business School, we firmly be-

lieve that the more you are personally in-

vested in a task, the more you take away

from it. That’s why many of our courses

include lively, hands-on projects that en-

courage both collaboration and competi-

tion. Learn how to put your ego aside and

work within a team. Enjoy the thrills of

success, and allow yourself to occasio-

nally fail without succumbing to defeat.

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SOCIAL PROJECT

Social responsibility starts with the person in the mirror.

And at Munich Business School, you’ll get the chance to

develop your social consciousness while learning how to

build a business project. When you take this course, you’ll

get to plan a project related to a social or non-profit cause

and bring it to life as part of a team (take a look at the pho-

tos to see other MBS bachelor students bringing their so-

cial projects to life). In the process, you’ll pick up some

crucial project management skills. We are proud to pro-

mise you that the knowledge and experience you gain du-

ring your Bachelor work will help you to make a difference

in the world.

INTERNATIONAL

BUSINESS GAME

Next to heading up an actual company, this computer-

based business game – also used by some of the world's

largest companies – is the best way to understand the

inner workings of corporations. Create a virtual enterprise

as part of a team, put your management instincts to the

test, and see how every decision affects the entire com-

pany. Your goal: increase the market value of your busi-

ness until you’ve overtaken the competition. You’ll come

face to face with the joy of success and the anger that

comes with failure. And what you’ll learn will stay with

you throughout your career.

BUSINESS PLAN

In the corporate world, every idea needs a business plan to

come to life. Done right, it can both persuade potential

investors to get involved and help entrepreneurs to

fine-tune their strategy. In short, a business plan helps a

company start out on the right foot. During our workshop,

you and your team will create a business plan based on

the economic knowledge you’ve gained so far. It’s an

exciting challenge that our students welcome. The best

part? This is much more than a trial run. Some of the

business plans developed during this workshop have

helped to get real startups going.

INTERNSHIPS

The three mandatory internships at companies in Ger-

many and abroad provide many of our students with their

first glimpse of the inner workings of a corporation. You’ll

apply your growing business knowledge in the setting of a

real company and quickly learn how to become a contri-

buting member of a team of professionals. That’ll ensure

that you leave Munich Business School not only with your

first academic degree, but also with real work experience.

PROFESSIONAL FACULTY

Many members of our faculty commute between the class-

room and the boardrooms of international corporations.

This means that you’ll work with up-to-date business con-

cepts and learn about precisely those best practices that

help companies succeed today. In addition, our faculty’s

strong networks are a valuable asset to students looking for

internships or partner companies for their theses.

ECONOMIC AND

CULTURAL HISTORY

You’ll build a solid foundation of business knowledge and

experience at Munich Business School – that goes without

saying. But we also provide you with a “big picture” per-

spective on how historical developments affect current

events. The course “Economic and Cultural History,” a part

of your curriculum for four semesters, has become a cult

subject among our Bachelor students, in spite of the con-

siderable workload. It will help you to grow into a well-

rounded individual who’s in the know about the business

world – and the world at large.

Jan Runau

Head of Corporate Communication, adidas Group

“In our communication management course we

consistently combined theoretical knowledge with

practical application e.g. by simulating a press

conference. It was fantastic to see how the students

realized this project.”

TEAM WORK IS KEY

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Bachelor of Arts International Business at a Glance

Study Options Bachelor MORE Bachelor GLOBAL

Duration 3 Years6 Semesters + Bachelor Thesisincl. 1 Semester Abroad and

30 Weeks Internship210 ECTS* Credits

3,5 Years7 Semesters + Bachelor Thesisincl. 2 Semesters Abroad and

40 Weeks Internship240 ECTS* Credits

Language of Instruction German Track: 70% German, 30% EnglishEnglish Track: 100% English

Concentrations International Financial ManagementInternational Marketing and Sales

International Human Resources ManagementInternational Accounting

International Media ManagementInternational Corporate Governance

International Focus andForeign Language

Asia-Pacific (Mandarin Chinese)Arabian Countries and Middle East (Arabic)

Russia and Eastern Europe (Russian)France and Francophone Countries (French)

International Focus Italy (Italian)Spain and Latin America (Spanish)

Germany and European Union (German)

Tution Fee EUR 850,- per month(36 Months) + Fee for

Bachelor Thesis EUR 1.700

EUR 850,- per month(42 Months) + Fee for

Bachelor Thesis EUR 1.700

Application Process Written examination and Assessment day

Application Requirements School leaving certificate (e.g. Abitur, Fachhochschulreife),International school leaving certificates have to be assessed

(e.g. IB, High School Diploma, A-levels)

Proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, English native speaker, English schooling)

Start of Program September (fall semester)

* European Credit Accumulation and Transfer System

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STUDENT LIFE

Here at MBS, we’ve got every-

thing you need to work hard,

play hard, and begin your

journey to corporate success.

Munich is a university city

that’s also host to dozens of

corporate headquarters.

Every day, the city hums with

the energy of students like

you hurrying to class and dis-

cussing projects in sidewalk

cafés. At night and at the

weekends, you´ll find those

same people competing at

sports, dancing up a storm at

the club or throwing dinner

parties.

THE INTERNATIONAL BUDDY PROGRAM

The International Buddy Program is a student initiative which supports

the International Office as well as the International Programs at MBS. This

initiative serves as an exchange platform for new international students

and current MBS students.

The main goals of the Buddy Program are:

❚ To better integrate new international students at Munich

Business School by connecting them with current MBS students,

or so-called ‘Buddies’

❚ An opportunity for current MBS students to be a mentor of and

network with international students from partner universities

worldwide where they can spend their semester abroad

❚ To learn about each other cultures and customs, improve or learn

foreign languages, and gain new friends worldwide

Joint activities include welcome and good bye events, excursions to cities

in Germany or neighboring countries, as well as interpersonal contact

throughout the semester. Buddies who fulfill certain tasks may also

receive an Intercultural Certificate which shows their social engagement

and is nowadays expected from employers worldwide. More information

on the International Buddy Program at MBS can be found at

http://buddy.munich-business-school.de and on Facebook (search for

buddy@Munich Business School).

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WORK

One thing’s for sure: you’re going to learn in ways you’ve

never learned before. The volume of work might surprise

you at first, and that’s why we place such strong empha-

sis on teamwork and forging strong relationships with any

of our over hundred instructors. Build teams outside of

class, participate in student associations, and don’t be

afraid of a little heated debate: it will spur you on toward

producing your best work. The more you reach out to

others, the more confident you’ll be in tackling the chal-

lenges presented by your classes.

FUN

While you’re making the grade, don’t forget to leave your

desk every once in a while. Meet up with friends and hit

the town. We highly recommend exploring the city’s mu-

seums and taking in its architecture or taking weekend

trips into the surrounding Alps. If you need to let off some

steam, you’ll have ample access to the sports facilities of

neighboring universities. With a robust group of friends

and a little curiosity, you’ll make discoveries that can

enrich and invigorate your studies.

Thomas Pflugbeil

MBS Alumnus

“I will never forget my time studying at Munich

Business School: the unique MBS culture that enforces

excellence, the personal campus atmosphere and not

to forget the time we spent downtown with great

people from all around the globe. Three years of our

bachelor program have been passing by very quickly

but the friendships we all made are going to last for

a lifetime.”

M B S

buddybuddybuddy

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CAREER PREPARATION

& MBS ALUMNI

Our proudest accomplish-

ment at Munich Business

School is our ever-growing

list of successful alumni –

whether they have started

their own businesses or

become executives at some

of the world’s largest

corporations.

At Munich Business School,

we offer courses and

seminars designed to ease

you into the career you

dream of. We help you

prepare for your future so

you can hit the ground

running once you’ve accep-

ted a job.

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BUSINESS SKILLS

Life in the office requires different skill sets from life in the

classroom. But rest assured, you’ll enter the business

world fully versed in the negotiation techniques and

presentation skills you’ll need to handle your everyday

tasks. Our Business Meeting course gears you up to

prepare and run efficient meetings. Personality Training

rounds out our business communications courses and

helps you to develop your team spirit and leadership

instincts.

CAREER PLANNING

Maybe you’ve heard this saying: “If you find a job you love,

you never have to work a day in your life.” We agree

entirely, and our Introduction to Internships seminar will

help you discover your true career aspirations. You can

also take Application Training seminars where you’ll learn

how to handle job interviews and excel in assessment

centers. You need someone to go through your applica-

tion materials with you? No problem. Our Career Center

team will be happy to help you.

GRADUATE BOOK “Profiles“

The secret weapon in getting job leads is our Graduate

Book: a yearly compendium that lists the details of all our

graduates. You’ll get help putting your first résumé to-

gether, and we’ll even offer a photo session so your smiling

face can be featured along with your work experience and

contact details. The Graduate Book gets sent out to a pool

of 700 corporations and counting – you wouldn’t be the first

to receive a job offer as a result of this.

Julia Kratzer

MBS Alumna

“Studying at Munich Business School was an important

experience that laid the foundation for my professional

career. I met exceptional individuals, some of whom I

still count among my best friends. And I now realize

the value of the network that I started to develop at

MBS, and the crucial business opportunities that it has

afforded me.”

OUR ALUMNI ARE HERE FOR YOU

Perhaps the best way to make sure you excel throughout

your Bachelor experience is to meet others who have

already completed the journey you are embarking upon.

That’s why Munich Business School’s alumni network is

such a valuable resource to our students: you can get ad-

vice and encouragement from people who were in your

shoes not too long ago, and who are currently applying

their academic backgrounds to serious positions within

some of the world’s largest corporations. Even better, our

alumni can plug you into their networks, bringing you that

much closer to promising internships and top choice entry-

level positions.

So where, exactly, are our alumni now? Here’s a handful of

the corporations that employ former MBS students:

❚ 3i Deutschland GmbH, Munich ❚ Allianz Dresdner Infor-

mationssysteme GmbH, Munich ❚ Asia Trade Center, Co-

logne ❚ Audi AG, Ingolstadt ❚ Austrian Airlines AG, Vienna

❚ Axel Springer AG, Berlin ❚ Bankhaus Reuschel & Co., Mu-

nich ❚ BMW AG, Munich ❚ BMW Financial Services Italia

S.p.A., San Donato Milanese ❚ Bosch Sicherheitssysteme

GmbH, Ottobrunn ❚ British Telecom GmbH & Co KG, Mu-

nich ❚ Capgemini UK, London ❚ Cognos GmbH, Frankfurt ❚Commerzbank AG, Paris ❚ CSC Austria AG, Vienna ❚ Daim-

lerChrysler Bank AG, Frankfurt ❚ Deloitte & Touche GmbH,

Munich ❚ Deutsche Bank AG, London ❚ E.ON Energie AG,

Munich ❚ Ermenegildo Zegna, London ❚ Ernst & Young AG,

Munich ❚ Gruner + Jahr AG & Co. KG, Hamburg ❚ Hypo-

Vereinsbank AG, Munich ❚ Horváth & Partners GmbH, Mu-

nich ❚ Hubert Burda Media GmbH & Co. KG, Munich ❚Infineon Technologies AG, Munich ❚ Intel GmbH, Munich

❚ KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft AG, Frankfurt ❚McKinsey & Company, Munich ❚ Microsoft AG, Munich ❚O2 Germany GmbH & Co. KG, Munich ❚ Premiere Fernse-

hen GmbH & Co. KG, Munich ❚ PricewaterhouseCoopers

AG, Frankfurt ❚ ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG, Munich ❚ Re-

ckitt Benckiser Australia, Sydney ❚ Rodenstock GmbH, Mu-

nich ❚ Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, Munich ❚ Scout

24 Media, Munich ❚ Siemens Mobile AG, Munich ❚ Société

Générale, London ❚ Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg ❚ Webmi-

les GmbH, Munich ❚ Yahoo Inc., Sunnyvale, California ❚ etc.

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GETTING INTO MUNICH

BUSINESS SCHOOL:

THE ADMISSION TEST

Hi there!

For the week leading up to the exam,

I read the most recent issues of

“The Economist”, “The Financial

Times”, and “The Times”.

I think with a little business

knowledge it’s easy to nail the exam.

I suggest you also take some online

quizzes for the general knowledge

section of your exam. It’s best to do

them in English so you’re familiar

with the vocabulary and use of

terms.

On the next page you’ll find more

recommendations to point you in the

right directions. It all depends on

good performance, creativity, and a

solid foundation of knowledge.

Best regards and good luck,

Moritz Wehle

So you’ve decided to attend MBS’s

Bachelor program? Good for you! After

you’ve completed your online application

and passed the initial selection process,

an admission test will determine whether

you’ll be studying with us. It consists of

the following two parts.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION

❚ General Knowledge (45 minutes): a multiple choice

test dealing with general knowledge and basic under-

standing of business administration and economics

❚ Applied Mathematics (45 minutes): basic calculation

rules, fractions, binomial series, powers, roots, loga-

rithms, indexing, sums, financial mathematics, differen-

tial calculus, integral calculus

❚ Essay (45 minutes): topics are based on current events

in global business

❚ Placement Test for a Second Foreign Language (45 mi-

nutes): only for French, Spanish and Italian

If you can’t come to Germany:

❚ SAT: minimum 1720 points (www.collegeboard.com)

❚ or: TestAS (www.testas.de)

ASSESSMENT DAY

❚ Personal interview discussing your motivation for

entering our bachelor program

❚ Team exercises and role-playing games with a group

of fellow applicants

❚ Presentation of the team exercise results and of a case

study

If you can’t come to Germany:

❚ A personal interview of about 1 hour via video

conference (e.g. Skype)

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2. The following functions state the appropriate derivations:

a. f (x) = x3 - 2x2 + 3x + 1 b. f (x) = 1 + x

f’ (x) =

f’’ (x) =

3. Solve the following equations:

a. ((-a)3)2 = 1 b. 14 = 6 + 16

c. a2 + a3 = 16 x (1 + a)

Preparation

The Book “Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis”

(ISBN-13: 978-0273713241; Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 6.6) offers

good exercices to practice for our admission test. If you have

not had differential calculus yet, don’t worry on this part.

You will definitely pass the exam anyway.

Essay

Example

A middle-class vehicle made by the Chinese automotive

manufacturer Brilliance (recommended sales price approx.

EUR 20.000) was recently poorly rated in a crash test

performed by the ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Auto-

mobil Club – General German Automobile Association).

The media made some negative comments in reporting

the results (“Cardboard box from the land of the rising

sun”).

In your opinion, will Chinese automotive companies play a

noteworthy role in the German market in the next few

years?

Preparation

Bookmark these online publications:

www.cnn.com, www.businessweek.com, www.ft.com,

www.economist.com

HOW TO ACE THE 

ADMISSION TEST

First of all: relax. Your solid interest in international

business matters, a healthy dose of common sense and a

couple of weeks of preparation will be your key to

mastering Munich Business School’s admission test.

Here are a few recommendations to get you in the right

frame of mind.

General Knowledge

Examples

1. What do you understand by „Hermeneutic“?

a. Knowledge of seafaring

b. A type of text interpretation

c. The study of the supernatural

d. A form of art

2. What was the term given to the persecution of heretics

lead by the church authorities with state support from the

13th – 17th centuries?

a. Prohibition

b. Secularization

c. Incarnation

d. Inquisition

3. Which is the longest river in the world?

a. The Nile

b. The Amazon

c. The Mississippi

d. The Yangtse

4. What is „OPEC“?

a. An organisation of oil exporting countries

b. A committee for deciding exchange rates inside Europe

c. An organisation for economic cooperation

d. A Latin American economic association

Preparation

The following websites offer free general knowledge quizzes

with which you can get a feeling for our test: www.wissen.de;

www.munich-business-school.de/general-knowledge

Applied Mathematics

Examples

1. The company Knackeback AG produces noiseless, edible

crispbread and earns EUR 100 for each sold pallet of

crispbread. The manufacturing sales costs per pallet are

20x + 0.25x2 EUR.

a. Calculate the production level that will maximize profits.

b. The tax per pallet is EUR 10. What is the optional pro-

duction level now?

––64

––a

––x

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TRADITION & TECHNOLOGY:

WELCOME TO MUNICH

MBS is located in one of Germany's most

beautiful cities. Munich offers the best

of both worlds: the serenity of a classical

city, and the energy of a cultural hotspot

and international business hub.

Surrounded by the majestic peaks of the

Alps, full of quirky details, and steeped in

tradition, Munich is perfect for anyone

who wants to learn and live in an inspiring

setting.

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WORLD CITY WITH HEART

As a city, Munich offers a unique symbiosis of quality of li-

ving and business. The "world city with heart" is one of

the most popular cities in Germany and, due to its wealth

of culture and art, THE Bavarian metropolis. Anybody who

studies, works and lives in Munich quickly comes to ap-

preciate the advantages the city and region have to offer.

Munich is a center for art and culture and is seen as the

"secret capital" of Germany. It boasts a wealth of sights,

including the famous Frauenkirche, the English Garden,

the Pinakotheken, the Olympic Stadium and much more.

Also described as "Italy‘s most northern city", a sense of

southern flair can be felt everywhere in Munich – the Alps

and the neighboring countries are only a stone‘s throw

away.

In addition to the state‘s world class stages, such as the

opera at the National Theater or the Resident Theater,

Munich provides a multitude of outdoor theaters, cabaret

stages, dance stages and small art stages. Also culture and

event centers such as the Gasteig, the Schlachthof or the

Kultfabrik have reputations which reach far beyond the

city limits. A multitude of first-class museums offer in-

sights into art, culture and technology. Because of its lo-

cation in the Bavarian metropolis, Munich Business School

provides ideal conditions for students, inside and outside

of the lecture halls. This stimulating background is ideal

for meeting the demands of the comprehensive general

standard of education we pride ourselves to provide.

Rachel Chang

MBS Alumna

“As a Brazilian citizen I immediately felt at home in

Munich. It is a beautiful and manageable metropolis

– an ideal place for learning and living. I really enjoy

the fact that it is so close to nature. There are many

parks in town. The Alps and the Bavarian lakes are

just outside the city limits. Anyone who enjoys sports,

culture and a true quality of life will find plenty to do

in Munich and vicinity.”

BUSINESS HUB

Strewn with German corporations (e.g. BMW, Allianz,

Siemens) and global players (Microsoft, General Electric,

Intel, Google), Munich is one of Europe's most

vibrant economic centers. The leading industries are new

technologies, media, life sciences, and automotive. But

small and large companies from all industries find

Munich's business environment stimulating. In line with

our commitment to real-world relevance, Munich Business

School has been cultivating close relations to the region's

corporations for years – and our students benefit from our

robust network when they look for internships, partner

companies for their theses, and employment after

graduation.

EXTRACURRICULAR GOLDMINE

Even when you're new to Munich, a wealth of extracurri-

cular activities – e.g. organized by our student initiative

"students clubbing e.V." and ranging from student parties

to cultural events – will save you from feeling lost or

lonely. An annual highlight is the MBS Wintertrophy, a long

weekend in the snowy Alps that our students organize

every year. Munich also offers countless sights, museums,

restaurants, bars... and let's not forget "Oktoberfest," the

world's largest beer festival. Yes, you will study hard at

Munich Business School, but you will also have the time

of your life in Munich.

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INTERNATIONAL

SPECIFICS

If you’re coming to MBS from

another country, there are a

few essentials you’ll need to

take care of. And while these

responsibilities will be yours

to deal with, we’re here to

point you in the right direc-

tion and provide help when

you need it. Here’s a brief

overview of what you’ll need

to do.

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VISAS

German law requires non-EU nationals to apply for a Stu-

dent Visa (Visum für Studienzwecke). As visa requirements

differ for each country, you have to contact the German

Embassy in your country to obtain correct information.

The Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) provides a

table of countries that shows which citizens require/do not

require visas to enter Germany.

Since the visa process can be rather lengthy, we recom-

mend that you obtain general information on how to apply

for a student visa well in advance of the date you wish to

begin your academic studies. The actual visa process can

only be started after you have received the letter of

acceptance from Munich Business School.

Do not enter Germany with a tourist visa, because it can-

not be changed into a residence permit for studies, not

even if you are in possession of the admission certificate to

a German university. In such a case you would have to

return to your home country!

The German Embassy issuing your visa will send the visa

application directly to the Alien Registration Office (Aus-

länderbehörde) of the German town you wish to reside.

Once you are in Germany, you will have to register with

the Ausländerbehörde where you will also receive more

information on how to extend your visa.

HEALTH INSURANCE

All students must have health insurance for their studies in

Germany and either submit proof of acceptable health

insurance from their country or purchase health insurance

in Germany. Without health insurance, students may not

register for courses at Munich Business School.

HOUSING

Accepted incoming students have the option to either find

a place on their own, or take advantage of off-campus

housing through a property management company which

MBS has partnered with. Students wanting to take advan-

tage of this housing option can reserve accommodation in

advance. Prices start at EUR 420 per month for a furni-

shed single room.

COST OF LIVING

We estimate that your living costs will be around EUR 950

per month. Your budget will mostly depend on how you

manage your free time (e.g. travelling, eating out, opera,

concerts, using sports facilities, visiting museums and

clubs). Below is an example of an exchange student’s

monthly budget:

Rent (for a single room): EUR 420

Groceries/food: EUR 300

Public transportation: EUR 30

Phone/Internet: EUR 50

Miscellaneous: EUR 150

Estimated monthly budget: EUR 950

For more information, please visit our website

www.munich-business-school.de/for-internationals

Rut Sarai Abril Jimenez

MBS Student from Ecuador

“Munich Business School is a university for life, it does not

just enrich your academic knowledge, it also makes you

grow as a person. My time here has been full of new

experiences and anecdotes I will always keep with me.

I have met people from places that I could have never

imagined, I have made friends for life and so much more.

MBS for me it is not just a university, it is more like home.”

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We LOOK FORWARD TO MeeTinG YOu

Open communication between the uni-versity and the students is a very im-portant prerequisite for the successful development of our demanding study programs. So we encourage you to get

in contact with us right from the start. Our dedicated staff is happy to assist you with any questions you might have and will guide you on your way into the MbS bachelor international business program.

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easy to get to

From Munich Airportz Taxi (about 35 minutes)z S-bahn S1 or S8 directi on of Munich Central Stati on (about 40 minutes)

From Munich Central Stati onz U-bahn U4 or U5, alight at "Westendstraße" (about 5 minutes)

elvira stephenson-soetewey, MbaHead of internati onal Offi ce

elvira.Stephenson@munich-business-school.de+49 (0)89 547678-11

Jennifer engelsAdmission Offi cer for bachelor internati onal business

Jennifer.engels@munich-business-school.de+49 (0)89 547678-0

prof. Dr. arnd albrecht, MbaAcademic Program Director for bachelor internati onal business

Arnd.Albrecht@munich-business-school.de+49 (0)89 547678-0

Christi ne HeberAdvisor Prospecti ve Students for bachelor internati onal business

Christi ne.Heber@munich-business-school.de+49 (0)89 547678-272

Munich business School is a member of: Munich business School is accredited by:

Unlimited State

Accredita�onby the

Bavarian State Ministry of Sciences,

Research and the Arts

Contents are up-to-date as of February 2013 and are subject to alterati ons without prior noti ce.

Munich Business SchoolUniversity of Applied Sciences

See FOR YOURSeLF!if you would like to take a closer look at our university and the bachelor inter-nati onal business program, we can only encourage you to do so: come by and see for yourself! This way you can be absolutely sure that Munich business School is the right choice for you. We off er you the following choices to get a personal impression of our university, our students and our lecturers:

Personal Consultati on

z You would like to get a fi rst overview of the study program and have all of your questi ons answered individually and personally? Make an appointment with one of our student advisors and fi nd out everything you want to know.

bachelor preview Days

z You are about to fi nish high school and aren‘t sure if internati onal business is the right choice for you? You would like to experience our lecturers, modern teaching methods and university fi rst-hand? Come to one of our regular bachelor Preview Days which include a one-Saturday test ride with lectures from the curriculum (business Administrati on and Soft Skills) and a lunch with current bachelor students.

student for a Day

z You want to experience MbS live during the week and take part in the everyday routi ne of one of our bachelor students? We off er you the chance to shadow an MbS student in lectures, seminars, group works etc. for one or several days. Also: don‘t forget to seize the opportunity to get to know Munich and its great off erings as a real student city.

Make an appointment now:Christi ne Heber, Studienberatung BachelorTel.: +49 (0)89 547678-272bachelor@munich-business-school.dewww.munich-business-school.de