Master of Science in Market-oriented Management and Leadership

by Your Future Our Master Master of Science in Market-oriented Management and Leadership

Your Future Our Master Fakultät für Wirtschaftswissenschaften Faculty of Economics and Business Administration Fachhochschule Köln Cologne University of Applied Sciences At CUAS your future is not written in the stars Master of Science Market-oriented Management and Leadership (M.Sc.)

3 Market-oriented Management and Leadership (M.Sc.) Our Master - Your Future Study programme contents Location & contact Enrolment criteria Career prospects Tutorial staff Fees © 2008 by MuF M.Sc., FH Köln

5 Your application can only be your ticket to success if you meet the enrolment criteria. Our Master - Your Future You have completed your Bachelor studies in a business related study programme (minimum requirement). Alternatively, you have already earned a higher degree. 1 You have to proof a good command of English. The results of your previous English testhave to equate to the level B2 of the Common European Framework of References (CEFR). *) 2 If German is not your mother tongue, you will have to pass one of the following tests: DSH 1, DSH 2, DSH 3 or an equivalent test in German as a Foreign Language (level TDN or above, minimum result of four points). > *) The Board of Examiners might accept other proof of equivalent English skills. © 2008 by MuF M.Sc., FH Köln

7 This is a full-time Master programme running over four semesters. It has been officially accredited by the FIBAA. Three pillars shape this study programme. Structure of the study programme Master Market-oriented Management and Leadership (M.Sc.) Five compulsory modules and Five elective modules (please continue on the following pages) Seminar (How to write a Master Thesis) and Master Thesis Five compulsory modules 1st semester 2nd and 3rd semester 4th semester © 2008 by MuF M.Sc., FH Köln

lecture series 1st semester 2nd and 3rd semester 4th semester 8 Lecture series taught by external experts provide the link between practical input and profound scientific methods. Structure of the study programme Master Market-oriented Management and Leadership (M.Sc.) Five compulsory modules and Five elective Modules (please continue on the following pages) Seminar (How to write a Master Thesis) and Master Thesis Five compulsory modules © 2008 by MuF M.Sc., FH Köln

Marketing Controlling Finance 9 Marketing, controlling and finance are the core competencies in this study programme. Expert knowledge of these three areas will fuel your career. Course contents © 2008 by MuF M.Sc., FH Köln

Human Resources Marketing Controlling Managerial Economics Commercial Information Technology Accounting Leadership Finance Tax Management Decision-making Process 10 Courses in the core disciplines will train you to become an excellent lead manager in the global economy. Course contents © 2008 by MuF M.Sc., FH Köln

Marketing Controlling Finance 11 The variety of elective modules allows you to focus on your individual interests. Selectable courses (examples) The choice is yours! Customer Relations Management (CRM) Vertical Marketing Management Risk Management Human Resources Recapitalisation of a company Controlling and Professional Reporting Managerial Economics (International) Finance Management Commercial Information Technology Accounting Controlling in different sectors Strategic PerformanceManagement Leadership Tax Management Portfolio and Asset Management Advanced Managerial Economics Decision-making Process Company Valuation / Mergers & Acquisitions The importance of statistics in management Company analyses and management tool in small and medium size enterprises © 2008 by MuF M.Sc., FH Köln

Seminar (How to write a Master Thesis) Master Thesis \ L E C T U R E S E R I E S L E C T U R E S E R I E S Electives group I Electives group II Electives group III Electives group IV • Controlling and Professional Reporting • Controlling in different sectors • Company Analyses and Management • Tools in small and medium size • enterprises • Case study: Recapitalisation of • companies • Company Valuation / Mergers & Acquisitions • Tax Management II • Risk Management (German) • TheImportance of Statistics in Management • Advanced Managerial Economics • Knowledge Management • Strategic Performance Management • International Risk Management (English) • Vertical Marketing Management • Customer Relations Management • (CRM) • Finance Analyses / Leadership and Financial • Ratios • (International) Finance Management- Portfolio and Asset Management Marketing (Brand Management) Controlling (modern tools and methods) Finances Tax Management I Accounting (Annual Financial Statement Analysis) Human Resources Management Decision-making Process Leadershipand Management Techniques Process-oriented Commercial Information Technology (IT) Quantitative Methods 12 The structure of this Master programme resembles the structure of a solid house. Structure of the study programme Master of Science Market-oriented Management and Leadership \ \ Elective modules Compulsory modules \ © 2008 by MuF M.Sc., FH Köln

14 Students participate actively in the selection process of new tutorial staff. Five aspects reflect our minimum expectations in every professor. Requirement profile for tutorial staff Completed postgraduate study programme and PhD in a relevant field. Minimum of three years work experience in a business company. Distinct number of scientific publications. Educational expertise. Selection by both the Board of Appeal and the student committee.*) *) Applicants for the position of professor always have to give trial lectures. If the students dislike the trial lectures, the candidate will not be successful in the application process. © 2008 by MuF M.Sc., FH Köln

16 A Master’s degree in Market-oriented Management and Leadership (M.Sc.) opens all doors to the business world. Our Master - Your Future You will be fully entitled to make the following statements in your job applications: „I am trained to descry business needs by using functional, methodical, social and ethical approaches. Furthermore, I am competent in leadership tasks and solving a business crisis. My postgraduate study programme was very practically oriented and gave me insight into almost every area of life as a business professional. Last but not least, I meet the demands of your company‘s operational and strategic business structure.“ You will be qualified for the following career options: • Leading positions in diverse business sectors. • and • Career in the field of Higher Public Service (Germany). Your starting salary: A minimum annual salary of 50,000 € can be expected. This may vary according to the industrial sector. © 2008 by MuF M.Sc., FH Köln

18 The semester fees we charge are consistent with the fees for any public university. This capital investment will certainly pay off in your future. Our Master - Your Future 500.00 € Tuition fees per semester Social fees per semester 59.00 € Student Union fees per semester 10.89 € 569.89 € Total fees per semester © 2008 by MuF M.Sc., FH Köln

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Deutsche Post AG Ford-Werke GmbH RWE AG Cologne Bayer AG Deutz AG Deutsche Telekom AG BDO AG PwC AG 20 Students benefit from our close connection with many giant businesses operating in the Cologne region. We enlist highly regarded company staff to hold lectures. Examples of important companies located near Cologne © 2008 by MuF M.Sc., FH Köln

21 We arrange scientific and practically oriented field trips across Europe. Thus, our students gain experience in international business life. Cologne is well connected with other European business locations London 494 km LSE Cologne Brussels 187 km 190 km EU Frankfurt ECB Paris 450 km OECD, UNCTAD 720 km Geneva WTO © 2008 by MuF M.Sc., FH Köln

22 We have 30 partner universities world-wide. We also seize an opportunity of globalisation by cooperating closely with the International Board of Advisors. International activities of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration © 2008 by MuF M.Sc., FH Köln

24 We provide additional information on our website. In case of further queries, you are very welcome to contact us directly. We are always happy to help. Leading professors of the study programme and postal address Prof. Dr. Rainer Moll rainer.moll@gmx.de http://www.wi.fh-koeln.de/homepages/moll/index.htm Prof. Dr. Alexander Plein alexander.plein@t-online.de http://prodo.fh-koeln.de/homepages/peter-alexander-plein Secretariat Tel.: +49 221 8275-3411 Postal address: Fachhochschule Köln Fakultät 04 / Institut für BWL Claudiusstraße 1 50678 Köln Germany © 2008 by MuF M.Sc., FH Köln

Master of Science in Market-oriented Management and Leadership