MA-GEST DETAILED SHEET This programme is taught in english. Job opportunities Curriculum The comprehensive and multivalent nature of our training provides our graduates access to a large range of careers, from consulting and audit to executive positions, including: Please find here below other possible options within this programme (exchange, QTEM, credited internship). Executive in any type of organisation (public, private or NGOs) and sectors Management, strategy and IT consultant Auditor or management controller http://www.solvay.edu/sites/upload/cck-documents/ variantes_2017-2018_en-5414.pdf [http://www.solvay.edu/ sites/upload/cck-documents/ variantes_2017-2018_en-5414.pdf] Entrepreneur Benefits of the training Brand Manager The Solvay Brussels School assets A location at the heart of Europe, as part of a complete research university, Université libre de Bruxelles. An international faculty made of high-level researchers and accomplished practitioners who work together to ensure that the training we provide is both relevant for business and policy practice and corresponds to the state of art. A tradition of rigorous and demanding curricula based on solid multidisciplinary and analytical training, and the promotion of critical thinking and problem solving skills. A diversity of teaching methods that are constantly revised to ensure teaching effectiveness. Programme objectives A diverse and international student body (up to 80% in some master programmes). The is a demanding programme that aims to train students in all core disciplines and areas relevant for business management. Its key distinguishing features are the size of its common core (advanced compulsory courses) which provide students with a solid base of knowledge and skills, its strong emphasis on analytical skills, and its multi-disciplinarity character (law, economics, management, communication and languages) which provides students with a breadth of tools and approaches to evolve in an increasingly complex and dynamic world. A large choice of options allows students to pursue their intellectual interest in all disciplines of management or apply their skills in a supervised consulting project with partner companies. A complete programme offering covering the education needs in economics and business from the bachelor to in-company training. Accreditation from EQUIS (European Foundation for Management Development) and AMBA (Association of Masters of Business Administration). The AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation is underway. Examples of alumni include Bernard de Launoit, Executive President, Chapelle Musicale Reine Elisabeth Olivier Legrain, Chief Executive Officer, IBA (Biotechnology) Natalia Vazilenko, EMEA Channel Partenership, Google Daniel Weekers, Chief Executive Officer, Be TV Olivier Willocx, Chief Executive Officer, Chambre de Commerce et Union des Entreprises de Bruxelles (BECI) profil d'enseignement [http://smileyee-prd2.ulb.ac.be/img/ ref_comp/2017-18/s/m-gestm.pdf] Career services SBS-EM offers its students several resources for career development: Credited Internship [http://www.solvay.edu/creditedinternship-programme] s (full-time, for minimum 3 months - Page 1/5
maximum 6 months) allow participating students to gain work experience, apply their academic training, and develop their professional network before graduation. Career Service [http://www.solvay.edu/career-services] s provide practical guidance and preparation for the job market (workshops, writing a CV and application letters, interview simulations, manage their profile on Linked In etc.) and organize events (lectures and seminars) with prominent business figures, presenting companies and their employment opportunities. Over the years, the SBS-EM has developed a wide network of recruiters and alumni and has established contacts with companies throughout Belgium and around the world. From their graduation onwards, students benefit from a strong and active alumni network [http://www.solvay.edu/ alumni] with about 21,500 members in 65 countries. Study-abroad programmes The offers several opportunities to study abroad: The international exchange programme [http:// www.solvay.edu/outgoing-students], with more than 110 partner universities in 40 countries The double degree [http://www.solvay.edu/creditedinternship-programme] with Beihang University The master with QTEM network [http://www.qtem.org] Teaching methods SBS-EM programmes emphasize the acquisition of both analytical skills and problem-solving skills. They combine conceptual courses, where students learn techniques and their underlying theoretical underpinnings, with practical workshops and with individual and team-based projects, where students can test their understanding of the theory and develop their ability to apply it creatively to real problems. Critical, creative and independent thinking is required. SBS-EM leverages its wide-ranging international exchange programmes to offer students training opportunities abroad during their studies. The Masters also offer the possibility to include a credited internship in the cursus. courses to prepare our students for multilingual work environments. Students are exposed in most courses to the international dimensions of policy and managerial decisionmaking. Finally, students can avail themselves of a rich offering of study-abroad and double-degree programmes. These international experiences offer them an opportunity to enrich their curriculum and broaden their horizon and are an essential element of professional life in a globalized world. International Exchange Programme Students may spend one semester abroad in one of our 110 partner universities. For more information, see www.solvay.edu/ outgoing-students [http://www.solvay.edu/outgoing-students]. Double Degree with Beihang University The offers a double degree (1st year at ULB, 2nd year at the partner institution) with Beihang University [http://ev.buaa.edu.cn/], China. For more information, see www.solvay.edu/double-degrees [http://www.solvay.edu/ double-degrees]. Master en réseau QTEM Les étudiants peuvent se spécialiser en techniques quantitatives pour la gestion et l économie en participant à deux expériences internationales (deux échanges ou un échange et un stage crédité). Ce réseau international est en expansion et compte aujourd hui 16 partenaires. Plus d informations sur www.qtem.org [http://www.qtem.org/]. Progression per curriculum unit The concept of a year of studies gives way to a system of accumulation of credits based on the student s individual programme. The cycle programme is offered in units of 60 credits. The units of 60 credits are proposed as an ideal course of study for students enrolled in this programme. Programme title: Programme mnemonic: MA-GEST Focus Spécialisée : M-GESTM Studies level: Masters 120 credits Learning language: english International/Openness Schedule: office hours SBS-EM prepares its graduates to careers in multicultural and international environments. The curriculum includes language Campus: Solbosch Page 2/5
MA-GEST COURSES PROGRAMME Bloc 1 Spécialisée Cours obligatoires DROI-S400 Law for Managers ECON-S462 Managerial Economics MAGERMAN Glenn (Coordinator) ECON-S463 Advanced Marketing ROTHENBERGER Sandra (Coordinator) STAT-S406 Organizational behaviour and leadership TOMA Claudia (Coordinator) 5 credits [lecture: 24h, tutorial classes: 24h] GEST-S489 Advanced corporate finance OOSTERLINCK Kim (Coordinator) and LORENT Benjamin GEST-S448 Advanced accounting BONNEFOY Pierre-Hugues (Coordinator) and LOOZEN Jean-Paul 5 credits [lecture: 36h, tutorial classes: 24h] GEST-S410 Business Communication CELIK Pinar (Coordinator) 5 credits [lecture: 12h, tutorial classes: 12h] GEST-S409 Research Methods in Management CELIK Pinar (Coordinator) GEST-S4002 Operations Management VANPOUCKE Evelyne (Coordinator) GEST-S4001 Econometrics for management GOBBI Paula Eugenia (Coordinator) GEST-S4000 Data management and business analytics GEORGE Martine (Coordinator) 5 credits [lecture: 36h, tutorial classes: 24h] Langues Un cours obligatoire LANG-S407 Néerlandais III SONCK Gerda (Coordinator) 5 credits [language practice: 24h] first and second terms Page 3/5
MA-GEST COURSES PROGRAMME Bloc 2 Spécialisée Cours obligatoires MEMO-S503 Master thesis 15 credits [personal assignments: 360h] Core management courses A total of 15 credits chosen from the following : GEST-S414 Banking and asset management SCHMIT Mathias (Coordinator) and DEELSTRA Griselda GEST-S468 Banking and asset management BOUDGHENE STAMBOULI Yassine (Coordinator) and DEELSTRA Griselda GEST-S567 Business Planning BEHRENS Judith (Coordinator) 5 credits [lecture: 12h, practical work: 12h] GEST-S566 Project management HOFFMANN FREDERIC (Coordinator) 5 credits [seminars: 24h] GEST-S565 Project management HOFFMANN FREDERIC (Coordinator) 5 credits [seminars: 24h] GEST-S564 Negotiation Skills TOMA Claudia (Coordinator) 5 credits [lecture: 24h, seminars: 12h] GEST-S551 Strategy and strategic analysis HENSMANS Manuel (Coordinator) GEST-S498 Regulation and Antitrust economics for businesses CORREIA DA SILVA Luis (Coordinator) Two courses out of endowed chairs courses A total of ten credits chosen from the following : GEST-S424 Entrepreneurial finance (Chaire Bernheim) WITMEUR Olivier (Coordinator) 5 credits [lecture: 36h, tutorial classes: 12h] GEST-S428 Managing errors in organisations (Chaire InBev Baillet Latour) VERDIN Paul (Coordinator) 5 credits [lecture: 48h] GEST-S537 Corporate governance (Chaire Léo Goldschmidt) BECHT Marco (Coordinator) GEST-S494 Corporate social responsability (Chaire Mindful Leadership and CSR) JACKSON Kevin (Coordinator) Optional courses A total of 20 credits chosen from the following : Page 4/5
ECON-S528 Financial markets, governance and regulation FRANCOTTE PIERRE (Coordinator) GEST-S421 Introduction to entrepreneurship BEHRENS Judith (Coordinator) 5 credits [lecture: 24h, tutorial classes: 24h] GEST-S438 Change management in public and nonprofit organizations MATTIJS Jean (Coordinator) GEST-S482 International supply chains VANPOUCKE Evelyne (Coordinator) GEST-S476 Management and sustainable development : constraints and opportunities BROHE Arnaud (Coordinator) and Denis Nicolas GEST-S472 International business strategy VANPOUCKE Evelyne (Coordinator) GEST-S471 Managing social entreprises HUDON Marek (Coordinator) GEST-S467 Marketing Analytics MAUCHARD Philippe (Coordinator) and ROTHENBERGER Sandra 5 credits [lecture: 48h] GEST-S449 Operations and digital business VAN ZEEBROECK Nicolas (Coordinator) and NDIAYE Alassane 5 credits [lecture: 48h, tutorial classes: 12h] GEST-S483 Gouvernance de l'informatique d'entreprise ATAYA Georges (Coordinator) GEST-S517 Public and not for profit organizations management DRUMAUX Anne (Coordinator) GEST-S440 Managing diversity and multiculturality TOMA Claudia (Coordinator) Field project GEST-S530 Field project: IT governance ATAYA Georges (Coordinator) GEST-S552 Field project : NGO and sustainable development JANSSEN Nicolas (Coordinator) GEST-S555 Field project : Public management DRUMAUX Anne (Coordinator), MATTIJS Jean and WILKIN Luc GEST-S553 Field project : Strategy, management and entrepreneurship LANTINI PICO (Coordinator) Page 5/5