FACULTY OF BUSINESS ECONOMICS MASTER OF MANAGEMENT Management Information Systems International Marketing Strategy FAST FACTS programme International master programme Master of Management specialization Management Information Systems International Marketing Strategy duration Master: 1 year full-time = 60 ECTS credits Preparatory programme: from ½ year 1 year full-time start date september language english learning method a combination of lectures, case studies & practical applications in the field of management assessment method master s dissertation, papers and exams
STRENGTHS OF THE MASTER OF MANAGEMENT The Master of Management is an international one-year master programme (in English). The programme is tailored for bachelor and master graduates who aim to widen their scope of international management as well as to deepen their knowledge of and capabilities in management information systems or international marketing strategy. This integrated management programme does not only apply to (business)economics students but also to to university graduates in non-economic subject areas, such as engineers, lawyers, psychologists Students can choose between the specialization in Management Information Systems (MIS) or International Marketing Strategy (IMS). The Master of Management programme aims to develop the following competences: to identify, define and solve economic and managerial problems in an expert manner. to apply theoretical knowledge and problem-solving methods & techniques in a flexible and creative way. to evaluate the available information in order to arrive at well-grounded solutions. to assess the feasibility of solutions in a multicultural context. to demonstrate communication skills which are appropriate to implement decisions. to make active contributions to the development of team projects. Furthermore students have to acquire the learning competences and learning attitudes that enable them to take part in autonomous and lifelong learning. They can critically evaluate their own cognitive, affective, social, moral and ethical learning processes.
STUDY PROGRAMME STUDY PROGRAMME PREPARATORY PROGRAMME CODE COURSES S1 S2 CR Core Courses 12 Students choose 2 out of 3 (total 12 ECTS) 1682 Innovation and value chain management X 6 2215 International financial management X 6 3140 Business modelling X X 6 Specialization Courses 48 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 1727 Business process modeling X 6 1728 E-business strategy X 6 1729 ERP-systems X 6 1732 ICT-governance X 6 1731 ICT-management X 6 1839 Master s dissertation X 18 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING STRATEGY 2142 International marketing X 6 2878 Strategic marketing X 3 2879 Marktstrat simulation game X 3 2143 Business strategy X 6 2144 Market Research methodology X 6 2145 Industrial marketing X 6 1839 Master s dissertation X 18 TOTAL 60 FOR STUDENTS WITH A NON ECONOMIC ACADEMIC DEGREE (BACHELOR OR MASTER) Students aspiring to participate need sufficient background knowledge of economics, business and management. You can acquire the necessary knowledge by successfully concluding a preparatory programme. Depending on previous qualifications you can obtain exemptions in the preparatory programme. It can also be combined with the master programme but you need to respect the sequentiality rules. CODE COURSES S1 S2 CR 1849 Intermediate microeconomics X 6 1798 Concepts of probability and statistics X 6 1228 Financial management X 6 1622 Research methodology X X 6 1230 Applied econometrics X 6 2127 Strategic management X 6 1223 / 1870 Marketing OR Business information systems X 6 TOTAL 35 BRIDGING PROGRAMME FOR STUDENTS WITH A NON-ACADEMIC, BUT ECONOMIC BACKGROUND (This preparatory programme may also contain courses in Dutch!) S1 = Semester 1 S2 = Semester 2 CR = ECTS Credits Course outline: www.uhasselt.be/studyguide Students aspiring to participate need sufficient background. You can acquire the necessary knowledge by successfully concluding a preparatory programme. It will be tailored to your specific background and consists of 50 ECTS credits maximum. In case of exemptions, this preparatory programme can be combined with the master programme if the sequentiality rules are respected. Decisions about admission and exemptions are made by the Examination Board of the programme on individual basis.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Hasselt University will assess students individually on the basis of their previous academic record and qualifications. General requirements imply diploma requirements and language requirements. The Examination Board of the programme evaluates each application individually with regard to the applicant s academic record. Depending on previous qualifications, you may have to complete a preparatory programme. DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS Applications for exemptions have to be formally submitted to the Examination Board, along with a clear motivation and the requested documents CODE COURSES S1 S2 CR 1849 Intermediate microeconomics X 3 1848 Intermediate macroeconomics X 3 1229 Introduction to operations research X 3 1798 Concepts of probability and statistics X 5 1223 Marketing (DUTCH-sem 2)** X 6 1230 Applied econometrics X 6 1622 Research methodology X 6 1228 Financial management (DUTCH-sem 2)** X 6 2055 Sustainable entrepreneurship X 3 2127 Strategic management X 3 1224 Management accounting X 6 0452 Financial accounting X 6 1168 Organizational behavior (DUTCH-sem 2)** X 3 TOTAL 59 * Under restriction of further approval by the executive board. ** Some courses are organized in Dutch in semester 2 because of the unbalance in ECTS over both semesters for the courses in English. Students who will follow all courses in English need to take this unbalance into account. Course outline: www.uhasselt.be/studyguide Admitted directly to this programme are: Holders of a bachelor s or master s degree in Applied Economic Sciences, Business Engineering and Business Engineering and Computer Sciences of Hasselt University. Holders of a bachelor s or master s degree in Economic and Applied Economic Sciences of Flemish Universities Admitted conditionally: Holders of an academic bachelor s or master s degree in Business Administration of Flemish institutes of higher education. Holders of a foreign degree that is equivalent to one of the Flemish degrees above and that has been awarded after at least 180 ECTS credits (or three years of full-time study) at a university or institute of higher education. Students with a non-eu-diploma should have a sufficient academic level to be proven by a GMAT-score (of 550 or more). Admitted conditionally via a preparatory programme: participants from non-economic fields will have to complete a preparatory programme that is tailored to their specific backgrounds. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Candidates who wish to register in an English language master s programme have to demonstrate good command of English, both written and spoken. English language skills need to be confirmed, by a recent score on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELST) or any other recognized proficiency test. a TOEFL score report (paper-based: score 550 or more, computer-based: score 213 or more, internet-based: score 79-80). ELTS certificate (overall band score 6.0). The English Language Test can be waived on the basis of an interview or if English language proficiency is proven otherwise (e.g. if education or part of it was in English).
SPECIALIZATIONS AND CAREER PROSPECTS MASTER OF MANAGEMENT: specialization Management Information Systems (MIS) The specialization MIS focuses on the organization and management of information systems in business functions and at corporate level. Graduates are prepared to become business analysts and consultants. Business computing was mostly used for relatively simple operations, such as tracking sales or payroll data. Over time, these applications have become more complex. Increasing amounts of information are stored and linked to previously separate information systems. As more and more data were stored and linked this information was analyzed in further detail, creating entire management reports from the raw, stored data. The term MIS describes these kinds of applications, which are developed to provide managers with information about sales, inventories, and other data that help in managing the company. Today, more than ever before, a company is a complex information system. MASTER OF MANAGEMENT: specialization International Marketing Strategy (IMS) The major IMS focuses on (business-to-business) marketing strategy in an international context. Graduates gain insight in timely marketing strategies. Complementary to a more classic consumer marketing perspective, this major digs deep into marketing strategies, processes and the relationships between organizations whether they produce hightech products/services or not. While consumer marketing is highly visible and well developed in our Western hemisphere (e.g. due to explicit exposure and branding), marketing between organizations remains a rather unexplored area. More even than consumer marketing, this field requires an explicit international perspective. WHAT ARE YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS? This programme enables students to function optimally within organizations and to assume management functions. Competences such as project team work, creative business problem solving and management reporting will be developed. Alumni occupy prominent functions in companies all around the world. They testify to the dynamism of our highlevel training. Graduates with the specialization MIS become ICT consultants or ICT project managers. Graduates with the specialization IMS take up marketing management functions in high-tech multinational firms.
HOW TO ENROLL? Online pre-registration is compulsory. The Examination Board will only consider duly completed application files. The application file consists of the following items: 1 Duly completed application form: http://www.uhasselt.be/ applicationform. 2 A photocopy of the obtained diplomas or degree certificates in the original language. 3 A recent passport photograph. 4 Translation of university diploma(s) in English by an official translator. 5 Certified translated transcripts of the original records for all programmes completed at university level. The university of origin should provide the transcript of records and a statement in English which explains how the assessment marks assigned are to be converted into the standardized US systems or EU standard ECTS system. The English translation of the transcript of the records must be made by an official translator. 6 English language skills need to be confirmed (see Language requirements). 7 APS certificate for all students from the P.R. China (for the student visa). More information on APS can be found on www.aps.org.cn. The cost will be refunded to all Chinese students enrolled at Hasselt University. DEA DLINE FO R SUBMISSION EEA-students 15th of September Non-EEA-students 1st of May Applicants will be notified of the Examination Board s decision as soon as possible. Applicants, who are admitted to the programme, will be asked to confirm their application and to pay the tuition fee. TUITION FEE Master of Management: 610.60* /year = 60 ECTS The tuition fee for the preparatory programme depends on the number of ECTS credits you need to obtain. If your study programme contains: credits 53: you will need to pay a flat fee of 66.50 + 9.10 per credit 54 credits 66: you will need to pay 610.60 credits > 66: you will pay 610.60 + 3.60 per credit * Tuition fees are reviewed annually. You are strongly advised to visit our website for the most up-to-date tuition fee information. HEALTH INSURANCE Covering the full period of stay in Belgium, starting on the day of arrival, health insurance is compulsory for all non- EEA-students. The premium amounts to 30/month or 360 for 12 months. The premium for health insurance must be paid together with the tuition fee. Information about the living expenses can be found on our website. PAYMENT Applicants, who are admitted to the programme by the Examination Board, will be asked to confirm their application and to pay the tuition fee. Registration of international students is only possible after payment of the tuition fee, augmented with the premium for health insurance (only for non-eea-students). Payment in cash or by credit card is not possible. As long as a student has not paid all outstanding registration fees the registration is suspended. CONTACT INFO Ms Rachel Moreau rachel.moreau@uhasselt.be 011 26 87 35 www.uhasselt.be/master-of-management www.facebook.com/uhasselt @uhasselt