School profile

European MBA

France and Germany

Excecutive MBA: More than Skills

World-class teaching, international exposure and an intensive team approach to executive education –this is what you can expect from the ESSEC & MANNHEIM Executive MBA. Our program has been specially designed for working professionals. With the Essec & Mannheim EXECUTIVE MBA you will expand your general management knowledge, receive hands-on business experience and further develop your leaderships skills –the elements you need to take your career to the next level.

The ESSEC - MANNHEIM executive MBA is at the heart of a long and successful cooperation between two leading European academic institutions –The ESSEC and MANNHEIM business schools. Both schools are internationally accredited and consistently achieve excellent results in academic rankings worldwide. Together we have one mission: to provide superior education for aspiring executives working in today’s international business environment. We hand you the keys to understand its complexity, dynamism and sustainability. So join our network!

Key points:

Focus on team working and student exchanges
Commitment to Preparing Future Management Generations
Internationally Recognised Standard of Quality in Business Education
Cross-border approach to Modern Business Practices
Extensive Alumni Network (more than 30,000 members of the international business elite)
Outstanding, international Faculty
Team Approach during the studies
Focus on innovation, leadership and corporate social responsibility
Professional development through individual and team coaching

An executive MBA represents an enormous investment in yourself and your career. With the ESSEC & MANNHEIM executive MBA, you will:

Gain a high level of expertise from a world class faculty and various business leaders
Profit from a unique and comprehensive approach to learning
Develop a truly innovative spirit
Benefit directly from the support of dedicated coaches
Leave behind a footprint of social responsibility trough your class project
Forge a reliable and strong network of friends and business partners
Enhance your career opportunities and perspectives

Program Info

Name of School: ESSEC - MANNHEIM
Program:
2 Formats:
• Executive MBA Modular Track
• Executive MBA Week- End Track
Program Structure:
Week-end Track: Fridays and Saturdays every two weeks
Modular Track: Courses every six weeks from Wednesday to Wednesday
Accreditations: EQUIS and AACSB
Duration: 18 months
Dates: Week-end Track: March 2010
Modular Track: October 2010

Place:
Week-end Track: 24 WE in Essec la Défense Campus (France) + 2 five days sessions + 3 international residencies (2 in Europe, 1 in Asia)
Modular Track: 4 weeks in Essec Campus (France) + 4 weeks in Mannheim Campus (Germany) + 3 international residencies (2 in Europe and 1 in Asia)

Student Body

No of participants: 40-50
Number of Nationalities: 23
Women: 25%
Age Range: 30 to 45
Average Age: 36 years
Average work experience: 11 years
Language:
Week-end Track: English and French
Modular Track: English
Orientation: European and international business matters with decision-making and problem-solving processes.
Development of communication skills, people management, leadership and teamwork.
Admission

Application Deadline:
Week-end Track: End of February (early bird 15th of December)
Modular Track: End of August (early bird 30th of June)
Admission requirements:
• Significant professional experience (minimum 5 years)
• A least an undergraduate
• The potential and motivation to enter high level management positions
• International mindset
Documents required:
• Completed application form
• At least 2 confidential letters of reference (professional evaluations)
• Personal essays
• Company support form
• Copy of previous degrees, certified transcripts and diplomas
• Two colour passport-sized photos
• Non-refundable application fee: 150 Euros
• Pre-screening of the Application Packet to determine
• Toefl or TOEIC required, Gmat scores recommended

Costs

Tuition fees for the Week-end Track:
42 500 Euros
Tuition fees for the Modular Track:
46 000 Euros

Contacts

Academic Director: Alan Jenkins
Director of the Executive MBA: Caroline Kanter
Director of marketing and admissions Executive MBA: Ellen Durand
Tel : 01 46 92 17 90
E-mail: durande@essec.edu
Admissions contact Executive MBA: Stephanie Bruno
Tel : 01 46 92 17 94
E-mail: Bruno@essec.edu