Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA

Organisation:: WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
Ort, Bundesland, Land:: Vallendar, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Typ:: Part-time
Certificate:: MBA
Duration:: 4 Semester/s

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Programme

The Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Program is consistently ranked one of Europe's and the world's top EMBA programs. The degree is jointly offered by Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, USA, and the WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management, Germany. This prestigious degree program - one of the pioneers in Europe at its launch in 1997 - integrates all managerial disciplines, focusing on a synthesis of US and European management knowledge with a strong global perspective, designed to foster the team leadership skills of international managers.

This two-year, part-time general management program leads to the degree of Master of Business Administration (Kellogg-WHU).

The program is tailored to the needs of today's global managers and the organizations they work for. The aim is to prepare future senior managers to successfully lead organizations in a constantly changing global environment. Most recent management tools and techniques, grounded in leading-edge research, personal development and team performance, an international environment at Kellogg, WHU and the partner schools worldwide are all elements which challenge and stretch participants, preparing them for new professional and personal horizons.

Hanne Forssbohm
Senior Program Manager, Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Program

Target audience

Student diversity is key to the Kellogg-WHU EMBA Program. The mix of different cultures, academic backgrounds and industries creates an international basis for the exchange of experiences and skills - essential for the modern global manager.

53 percent of the current class are international students with an average age of 35 and an average of 11 years of work experience. The program is designed with a strong focus on team building, leadership and presentation skills to foster each participant's personal development.

Emphases/Curriculum

Live-In-Weeks at WHU
(Vallendar):

Module 1:
- The Role of the General Manager - Strategic Managment
- Leadership and Organizations
Module 5:
- Corporate Finance
- Managerial Statistics
Module 11:
- The Business Environment in Europe
- European Culture and Management Styles

Weekend Courses - First Year
(Vallendar):

Module 2:
- Financial Reporting Systems
- Decision Making under Uncertainty
- Managerial Economics
Module 3:
- Marketing Managment
- Managerial Finance
- Managing People for Competitive Advantage
Module 4:

International Live-In Weeks at Kellogg
(Chicago):

Module 6:
- Negotiation Strategies
- Strategic Crisis Management
- Economics of Competition
- Strategic Marketing Decisions

Weekend Courses - Second Year
(Vallendar):

Module 7:
- Innovation Management
- Intellectual Capital Management
- Entrepreneurship
Module 8:
- Taxes & Business Strategy
- Strategic Sourcing & Logistics
- International Accounting
Module 9:
- Strategy Implementation in Times of Organizational Change
- Ethics and Leadership

Elective International Live-In Module:

Module 10: International Modules
- Hong Kong
- Tel Aviv
- Toronto
- Miami

Practical relevance

The Kellogg-WHU program puts strong emphasis on teamwork and personal development. It follows that study groups are an essential part of the EMBA experience. These groups of five-six students usually meet in many different and innovative ways to discuss current coursework and exchange real life experiences that only enhance the learning experience of the candidates. Many class projects are assigned to study groups, and require significant teamwork. In assigning study groups, every effort is made to provide a diversity of internationality, backgrounds and skills among the participants and create opportunities for peer tutoring. Structured and personalized coaching sessions throughout the program also play an integral role in furthering individual development in order to manage more effectively.

Learning Methods

Our teaching methodology relies for a good part of the program on the case study method, allowing students to work in interdisciplinary groups to discuss, debate and find solutions to real-life business problems. A mix of other methods is used to draw on the participants’ own professional experience, creating an interactive learning environment and promoting an exchange of ideas between students and faculty.

Admission/Entrance requirements

Total fees approx.:	€ 70.000

This fee includes: tuition program material (textbooks, cases, handouts) accommodation during the live-in weeks in the USA and during one elective international live-in module all meals Additional there is an application fee of €200,- Admission requirements: Basic Requirements To apply for the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Program , you must fulfil the following requirements: Minimum of 5 years management-related work experience A good first degree (ie Bachelors degree or international equivalent) from a recognized higher education institution Fluency in English (minimum TOEFL score of 100 IBT, or IELTS 7.0) Be in full-time employment and have the company's agreement to provide you with the time away from work Good managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills Solid career progression The ability to commit to a rigorous two year program Admissions Interviews All candidates are required to attend two individual interviews and one group interview. Exceptional Entry If you do not meet all the criteria listed above but still feel that you have the experience, the skills and the motivation to succeed on the Executive MBA program, please contact us directly to discuss your application. We reserve the right to request GMAT test results from any candidate, especially those who do not meet our standard entry requirements.

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Language(s) of instruction:	English
Going abroad:	obligatory
	Two integral highlights of the program are the residential sessions abroad. At the beginning of the second program year, participants take part in an international two-week live-in session at the Kellogg School of Management in the United States. Another international live-in week at one of the Kellogg partner universities - electively either in Hong Kong, Israel, Canada, or at Kellogg's Miami campus - is held at the end of the second year.

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Organisation

The WHU, Otto Beisheim School of Management, a private university located in Vallendar near Koblenz, was the first school in Germany to offer a major in business administration emphasizing the strategic leadership of corporations. The School sees its main mission as the education of generalists who can function in a variety of jobs. Over the past ten years, the WHU has established a worldwide, unique cooperative network with approximately 150 universities from all continents.

The WHU is known for its extensive foreign internship and faculty exchange programs. The lovely Vallendar campus continually hosts business experts from around Europe who present their practical perspective to students as part of WHU's innovative curriculum. Leading newspapers and magazines consistently rank the WHU among the top German management schools.

The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University is widely recognized as one of the finest graduate business schools in the United States. Founded in 1908, Kellogg pioneered the theory that business management principles can be applied to any type of organization. Kellogg is committed to maintaining its high standards of academic excellence, rigorous faculty research, and curricular innovation.

According to the Financial Times EMBA Rankings 2010, the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA ranked as the 14th best program worldwide and 1st in the German-speaking region.

Study in Vallendar

Vallendar, where the WHU is located, is a lively small city on the Rhine. Most students live in walking distance from campus, as it is relatively easy to find an apartment in town.

Vallendar is only five kilometers from Koblenz, a city with charm, an eventful past, and high-quality leisure and cultural offerings. Int the cozy old town, cafés, taverns, and beer gardens attract locals and tourists alike. Enthusiasts of more intellectual pursuits enjoy a varied cultural program with theater, fortress plays, culture factory, concerts, galleries, and museums.

A remarkable highlight of the program is the two-week residential session on site at the Allen Center of the Kellogg School in Chicago. At Kellogg, the participants will take joint courses, e.g. Negotiations, with the students of the Kellogg Executive MBA Program as well as students from Canada, Israel and Hong Kong. These two weeks in the United States promote the exchange of knowledge and experience creating long lasting friendships within a worldwide network of executives. Of course, the live-in week at one of the Kellogg EMBA partner locations will also reward the students with unique insights into cultures from different parts of the world.