MASTER OF CHINA-EUROPE BUSINESS Develop the management skills and cross-cultural perspective required for a career in Europe-China business activities FULL-TIME MASTERS
This master is designed for recent graduates and young professionals who wish to develop their career in a company with worldwide activities. This program provides solid academic knowledge for mastering business operations in foreign countries, more particularly in Asia and Europe. It also offers real-life experience of the multicultural environments of Chinese and European markets. The program aims to build strategic vision, confidence, teamwork and hands-on management skills. Are you up for the challenge? CURRICULUM ANTWERP (SEPT - JAN) Management and Organization Operations Management and Research Financial Management Financial and Management Accounting Emerging Powers in the Global Economy European Corporate & Financial Management European Business & Politics in the backdrop of Asia AFTER ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM: You will have profound knowledge of management functions You master knowledge and skills required in key managerial responsibilities: leadership, people management in a cross-cultural environment and longterm planning You will acquire highly relevant business skills such as: entrepreneurship, perseverance, motivation, emotional intelligence and initiative 4 You will have developed social skills, problem-solving skills, communication skills and the capacity for teamwork and leadership 5 You are able to examine global issues from a European and Chinese perspective 6 You will have built local competences both in a Chinese and a European business environment BUDAPEST (FIELD TRIP, ST SEMESTER) Doing Business and Management in Central and Eastern Europe Cultural activities Company visit SHANGHAI (FEB - MAY) Branding in Asia Asian Economy and Geopolitics Cross-Cultural Management and Negotiation Strategic and Supply Chain Management Digital Marketing CONSULTING PROJECT (JUN - AUG) Apply acquired knowledge in hands-on management project FULL-YEAR COURSES Leadership & Career Development Track French or Chinese Language Course TOTAL 60 ECTS This curriculum is subject to change. YELU YU Alumna 04-05, Executive Search Consultant at Lincoln Associates, Shanghai After one year, CEBS taught me plenty of things: I learned how to communicate with people from different cultures, I became more self-aware and I experienced how important teamwork can be. Even though the program can be very challenging, I enjoyed it a lot. My time at AMS was very pleasant, as I felt supported by the staff and faculty. Moreover, the CEBS class now feels as family to me for me, CEBS was one of the best experiences in my life!
PERSONAL GROWTH IN A MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT During the entire year, you will actively participate in class discussions, workshops, business games, the analysis of real-life case studies, and several group presentations. These courses will be given by faculty with a high-ranking international profile, often with several years of business experience. The Leadership and Career Development Track (LCDT) helps kickstart you career! During the year, LCDT consists of a mixture of exercises, training sessions and individual review discussions. These will guide you in the discovery of your personal strengths, the development of your leadership skills and ultimately the realization of your full potential that will benefit you long after graduation. LEADERSHIP & CAREER DEVELOPMENT TRACK INTERNATIONAL FACULTY & HANDS-ON LEARNING 4 Immerse yourself daily in a multicultural environment by working closely together with small groups of students from all 5 continents. After completing the program, you will become part of a very extensive international alumni network. Skills include: Communication, presentation, negotiation, job interviews, CV writing, group dynamics, leadership, networking, time management, stress management and integrating feedback into your personal development. We strive to be approachable to all our students, no matter where they are located. Every day, our Program Managers are available to answer all your questions through email, phone, Skype, WeChat, and more. Our (virtual) door is always open for our students! PUTTING OUR STUDENTS FIRST 4 EXPOSE YOURSELF TO DIFFERENT CULTURES NATIONALITIES 04-06 AUSTRIA BELGIUM CANADA CHINA FRANCE GERMANY GREECE INDONESIA NETHERLANDS SPAIN SWITZERLAND UNITED KINGDOM UNITED STATES
STEFFI WEIL Academic Director The Master of China-Europe Business Studies is a truly life-changing experience! It fills me with joy seeing how our students from all over the world learn from each other, develop cultural awareness and advance not only their academic skills but also their personal leadership skills. It is wonderful to be able to share my passion and enthusiasm for China throughout the year with our students. Moreover, it is a privilege for the team and me to watch our students grow and become real China-Europe experts after one year! AIM FOR A CAREER IN KEY MANAGERIAL POSITIONS IN ASIA OR EUROPE This program will teach you fundamental management practices and will provide you with the knowledge and skills required for key managerial responsibilities, such as leadership, people management and long-term planning. PRIOR EDUCATION 58% 04-06 Economics and Business: Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Management, International Business, (Applied) Economics 5% Arts: Linguistics, Interpretation Studies, Literature, Art History 5% Engineering: Electronical Engineering, Computer, Industrial/Business Engineering, Biochemical Engineering % Other: Hotel Management, Tourism Management, Communication, Maritime, Sinology, Applied Media, Law DEVELOP LOCAL COMPETENCES BOTH IN A CHINESE AND EUROPEAN BUSINESS CONTEXT During the first semester, you meet in Antwerp for general management courses, focusing on the different aspects of Euro-China relations with an in-depth analysis of cross-cultural management. To learn about Central and Eastern Europe you also go on a field trip to Budapest (including cultural activities and a company visit). You spend the second semester in Shanghai to focus on business, economics and management in Asia. During the last two months of the program, you will collaborate in teams on a Europe/Chinarelated Master Consultancy Project, explained below. Afterwards, everyone will reunite in Antwerp for graduation. A symbolic place, as it was the beginning of your amazing journey! PREPARE YOURSELF FOR MODERN-DAY BUSINESS CHALLENGES WITH A CONSULTING PROJECT As Antwerp Management School students you will assist companies for 0 weeks in teams, supervised by faculty. Together you will work intensively on business challenges and deliver a complete report with fresh insights and practical recommendations. The projects can take place in another country, increasing your job or trainee opportunities. Asian and European students will review any strategic issue that a company or organization is facing in Asia, and in China in particular: its strategic market position, development of new markets, marketing and investment challenges, market research and customer satisfaction studies, sector and industry analysis, etc.
Antwerp Management School also offers the following one year full-time Masters Degrees to recent graduates: CONTINENT MASTER IN STRATEGIC MARKETING MASTER OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT MASTER OF GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MASTER OF MANAGEMENT INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP MASTER OF FINANCE MASTER IN HET MANAGEMENT (DUTCH) MASTER IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (DUTCH) FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY HERE www.antwerpmanagementschool.be/cebs CONTACT ME Caroline Rahier Recruitment Officer T + (0) 65 40 E caroline.rahier@ams.ac.be ACCREDITATIONS