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EBS London Postgraduate Prospectus
EBS London Postgraduate Prospectus
Prospectus
MA Entrepreneurial Management
MA Human Resources
MA International Business
MA International Marketing
Student Profiles 26
MBA International Business 6
Careers Guidance and Internship Services 28
MBA Study Period Abroad 8
Postgraduate Facilities 30
MSc Global Banking and Finance 10
Regent’s College: A Unique Environment 32
Module Outlines 40
Application Procedures 20
How to Find Us 44
How to Apply 22
Regent’s College is an associated institution of the students for entry to their chosen careers, which
Open University. Undergraduate and postgraduate was further supported by the guidance and advice
programmes in the European Business School provided by the Careers and Internships Services
London are validated by the Open University. EBS Centre. The level of pastoral and academic support
London is recognised by the British Accreditation provided by the School, and more generally with
Council and the Department for Innovation, Regent’s College, was outstanding, as was the
Universities and Skills. School’s clear commitment to continuous review of
its provision in the light of student comment and
Extract from the recent BAC inspection: The the changing international context of business. The
European Business School London was first School’s staff were notable for their wide range of
accredited by the British Accreditation Council for academic and professional qualifications and
Independent Further and Higher Education in 1995. experience. Academic resources, both within the
It was most recently re-inspected in 2006. School and within Regent’s College, were compre-
hensive.
The School was considered to offer an excellent
level of provision in all of the areas assessed during The European Business School London was
the inspection. There was an excellent integration awarded continuing accreditation in April 2006.
of the academic programmes with the development
of the awareness, skills and experience required by
Welcome to EBS London
...best describes Regent’s College. Not only London is a city of colours and contrasts, of
are we one of the few colleges which has a ancient history and 21st century modernity,
campus in central London, but our prime a melting pot of the world’s cultures and
park location makes it easy for students to nationalities. Since the Romans founded
explore one of the world’s most entertain- Londinium in AD60, London has grown and
ing cities from dusk to dawn. Baker Street prospered to establish itself as the largest,
tube station, which is only a 5-minute walk most exciting city in Europe. With a popu-
away, links students to major sites and lation of 7 million, 30% of whom are of
attractions in London and it is easy to take overseas descent, London is one of the
the train to other major European cities. biggest and most ethnically diverse cities in
the world, with around 200 languages spo-
ken within its confines. The country’s news
and money are made here, and many of
the biggest multinational companies in the
world are based in London’s financial dis-
trict.
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The EBS London MBA programme has EBS London MBA graduates will be able to:
been developed to provide students with Make an immediate contribution to key
the skills and experience to undertake the strategic and functional areas of
challenges of senior-level management. The international organisations.
programme provokes theoretical under-
standing and a critical awareness of the Show leadership and creativity when
major strategic challenges facing contempo-
faced with complex problems and be
rary global business. The programme has an
able to plan and implement tasks at a
international focus throughout, underpinned
senior management level.
by the integral 6-10 week Study Period
Abroad. Whatever your career ambitions,
Apply critical, analytical and research skills
we are confident that you will be challenged
commensurate with improving business
and stimulated by the uniqueness of the
and management theory and practice.
EBS London MBA International Business.
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Programme Outline
Please refer to pages 40-44 for full details of the MBA modules.
Summer Semester
Autumn Semester Spring Semester Study Period Abroad
Managing Organisations and People for Crossing Continents Elective Module 1
the 21st Century
Business and Competitive Environments Elective Module 2
Entrepreneurship and New Business
Ventures Financial Management
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The EBS London MBA programme has an inter- Pace University, New York City
national focus, underpinned throughout by the
Situated next to Wall Street, Pace
compulsory 6-10 week Study Period Abroad ele-
University’s business school campus is
ment of the course. Our partner universities have
located in the heart of lower Manhattan,
been selected for their international standing, the
the financial centre of the city. Accredited
reputation of their MBA programmes and their
by AACSB, the Lubin School of Business is
course compatibility. Two elective modules are
renowned for its small classes, outstanding
chosen from the host university’s MBA course
faculty, applied research, internship oppor-
offerings. The Study Period Abroad is undertaken
tunities, and innovative programming. The
during the summer semester, and EBS London
MBA programme at Lubin has a strong
MBA students can choose from the following
finance focus, reflecting its location in one
partner universities:
of the world’s leading financial centres.
www.pace.edu
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Having the opportunity to take part in the Study Period Abroad in Hong Kong has proven to
be an invaluable experience. The combination of coursework at City University and partici-
pating in the MBA Diagnostic Trip to mainland China provided significant academic, profes-
sional and cultural learning opportunities. I highly recommend the program and truly enjoyed
the overall experience of the Study Period Abroad.”
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The MSc Global Banking and Finance course at EBS London was a great experience. First of all, living in London
and having the financial insights that the city provides is really amazing. The lecturers are very knowledgeable and
considerate, combining regular lectures with seminars, thus giving a “real world” sense to the course. At the moment
I am teaching in a university in Brazil, and also working in a big retail bank. I believe the knowledge acquired during
my time at EBS London developed my skills and prepared me for entry into the finance market."
Strategy in Action
Dissertation
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On the programme, the concept of Entrepreneurship is used as a platform in
order to teach students how to look at things in a more structured manner, and to
take the broader view on business in general.”
Dissertation
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Dissertation
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Programme Objectives
MA Human Resources
Overview
To display excellence in practice, HR man- Graduates will be able to:
agers must study and apply comprehensive Demonstrate the skills needed for a
knowledge, understanding, and intellectual successful career in Human Resource
skills across a wide range of managerial Management in an international context.
leadership areas. They must also become
more self-aware, have a strong interper- Apply practical, strategic HR skills to
sonal focus, and develop creativity, original- develop more encouraging work
ity and adaptability in a learning culture that environments.
demands disciplined thinking and encour-
ages curiosity. This programme works with
Effectively communicate with employees
students to generate an in-depth, high-level,
on all levels and lead and manage
critical and practical experience of the
successful teams.
management of human resources.
Programme Aims
This course aims to:
Promote critical and reflective debate
around the current discourses in Human
Resource Management.
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Dissertation
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Programme Aims
This course aims to:
Introduce students to current debates,
theories and practices in the field of
International Business.
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Dissertation
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Entry Requirements
MBA International Business GMAT
Candidates presenting the following will be The GMAT is not an essential entry
considered for admission: criterion for those candidates with a first
Essential degree. However it is highly recommended
that students wishing to enter the course
A good undergraduate degree from a
via the exceptional entry route, as outlined
recognised institution.
over, should take the GMAT. Our
programme code is 2DP-F7-59.
Fluency in English. If your native language
is not English, an IELTS score of 6.5 or a
TOEFL score of 577 (233 computer-
based, 90 internet-based) will be
required.
Desirable
Demonstrable command of business-
related skills and attributes.
“
Within the first week of meeting my fellow MBA students we became one big family.
I particularly liked the international diversity of the student body, and I felt very much
part of a successful team on the MBA course”
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The employment track record with our company has been excellent, with EBS
London the best front-runner in our recruitment after Oxford and Cambridge.”
Accenture Consulting
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Tuition Fees
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Course and Additional Fees
* This deposit is non-refundable except for visa refusal cases. The non-EU Students’ advance deposit is
deducted from the tuition fees at registration.
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Disabilities and Learning Difficulties
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KUHRMEIER, Christine
MA in Entrepreneurial Management
Career interest Citizenship
EBS London attracts Automotive Industry Swiss
Energy/Oil
students of all nation- Film Industry
Fashion & Cosmetics
alities from a variety of
Education
educational and cultural 2006 - 2007 European Business School London, UK
backgrounds. Our MA in Entrepreneurial Management
2002 - 2005 European Business School, London, UK
postgraduate students
BA in International Business and Management Studies
have excellent work 2000 - 2002 Aiglon College, Chesieres-Villars, Switzerland
experience, academic A Levels in Business Studies, French and German; AS Levels in
Philosophy, Film and Media Studies
histories and international
outlooks, and the profiles Languages English (Fluent), German (Native Speaker), French (Fluent),
Spanish (Good Working Knowledge), Arabic (Basic)
here reflect this.
Work Experience
07/2005 – 09/2005 Kranz Compressor Components, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Internship: Assistant to the General Manager. Visited customers in the
United Arab Emirates.
12/2004 – 02/2005 Dr. Hellriegel Joost & Kielwein Rechtsanwälte, Mannheim, Germany
Internship: Assistant to the Insolvency Practitioner and Administrator.
Visited the insolvency court in Mannheim, Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen and
Neustadt an der Weinstrasse
06/2004 – 09/2004 Decker & Buttler Rechtsanwälte, Mannheim, Germany
Internship: Focused on Labour Legislation and Industrial Law
12/2003 – 01/2004 Ambiente, Seckenheim, Germany
Internship: Assistant to Interior Architect. Planning of design projects and
offer calculations.
12/2002 – 01/2003 Makassar, Mannheim, Germany
Internship: Responsible for assisting with orders and stock control.
Transferable Skills
Technical Skills Analytical Skills, Time Management, Presentation Skills, MS Office
Organisational Skills Planning Skills, Problem-solving Skills, Decision-making
Social Skills Team Work, Negotiating Skills, Listening Skills
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MERKEL, Jan
MBA in International Business
2004 - 2005 Hamburger Akademie für Marketing und Kommunikation, Hamburg, Germany
Diplom Kommunikationswirt in Marketing and Communications
Work Experience
02/2001 – 03/2004 Hamburgische Immobilien Handlung, Hamburg, Germany
Employed: Junior Asset Manager (Real Estate); researched real estate markets: data
evaluation and analysis, preparation of research reports, database management. General
assistance in fund management: profitability calculations, cash forecasting, preparation of
internal and external reports, preparation of meetings of supervisory board
and shareholders.
Transferable Skills
Technical Skills MS Office, Analytical Skills, Numeracy Skills, Presentation Skills, SAP, Advance Diploma In
Information Technology
Organisational Skills Market Research, Internet Research, Advertising Experience, Sales & Marketing
Social Skills Leadership, Cultural Awareness, Team Work, Debating
Achievements Member of the voluntary fire brigade at my former boarding school; worked
on a pig farm for one week
Interests Hockey, tennis, mountain biking, wine, opera, theatre, classical music, travelling
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EBS London has a superb reputation in the List of companies recently
business world and is well known for its attending our Careers Events:
excellent employment rate and well-
rounded, ambitious graduates. The on-
campus Careers Guidance and Internship
Services Centre offers all students extensive
Accenture
careers counselling, as well as assistance in
finding a work placement or permanent job American Express
after graduation. Postgraduate student CVs
are included in the annual Graduate Profiles Bayer AG
Book, a copy of which is sent to our
network of 6500+ companies worldwide. BDO Stoy Hayward
The profiles book is a valuable recruitment
tool for both students and employers alike. Bloomberg
Each year EBS London organises an on- Credit Suisse First Boston
campus Careers Fair which is attended by
many international companies and organi-
Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein
sations. Students are encouraged to attend
the fair and maximise the opportunity to
network; many companies use the Fair to Ernst & Young
actively recruit EBS London students for
graduate training schemes and internships. L’Oreal (UK) Ltd
Schroders
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Consultancy 13%
IT/Technology 10%
Manufacturing 7%
Property 3%
Import/Export 3%
Pharmaceuticals 3%
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EBS London graduates arrive at RBS with the commercial
awareness and global vision we look for in our new recruits.”
Graduate Profiles books containing the CVs of all of our graduating students
are circulated to our network of industry contacts each year.
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‘The facilities at EBS London are very good and offer a professional working
environment for students in multicultural surroundings’
The teaching rooms are equipped with Park Royal Partnerships – Mentoring SMEs
modern presentation and touch-screen
technology facilities, enabling students and
Greater London Council – Leadership Programme
staff to deliver high-quality presentations
and lectures. Wide-screen satellite television
is also available for students to access news
Jaguar Project – Emotional Intelligence
and financial information channels from
around the world. A post room allows stu-
dents to collect mail, hand-outs and notes The Business Development Unit promotes an ongoing
from lecturers, and two fully-equipped relationship between EBS London tutors and the busi-
kitchenettes provide tea and coffee-making ness world, and this permeates through our postgradu-
facilities 24/7. ate programmes, providing informed and relevant
teaching. The Business Development Unit also offers
postgraduate students a network for possible disserta-
tions and case studies, providing students with a chance
to get involved with real-life business projects.
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Academic Achievement Sponsors
The Bloomberg Award The eFinancialCareers MSc Award Awarded to Masters level students
Awarded to the Top Level 1, 2 & 3 representing academic excellence:
Awarded to the top MSc Global
students on the BA (Hons) Banking & Finance student demonstrat- Best MA student in class
International Business degree ing academic excellence, global banking
& finance entrepreneurial ability and
Best MSc student in class
Awarded for the Top Dissertation on strong evidence of international work
the BA (Hons) International Business experience
Best MBA student in class
degree
eFinancialCareers is the Number One
network for career management and jobs
Best MBA Business project
Bloomberg is the leading global provider
of data, news and analytics. in the securities, investment banking and
asset management industries for the Alfred Dunhill Limited is part of
global financial community. Richemont, the world leading luxury
The EBS London
goods group whose other brands include
Alumni Association Award
ProfitAbility Business Simulations MA Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Paiget,
Awarded to the Top Business Strategy Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger-LeCoultre,
Entrepreneurial Management Award
student on the BA (Hons) International IWC and Montblanc.
Business degree Top MA Entrepreneurial Management
award combining academic excellence
The EBS London Alumni Association is a at distinction level with entreprenuerial
unique association of all EBS London leadership qualities and demonstrating
graduates from the beginning of the a strong commitment to EBS London
school's programmes in 1980 to date. and its students
The Globetrotter
Suitcases Language Award
Awarded to the Top Language student
on the BA (Hons) International
Business degree
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Accommodation
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Situated in the heart of Regent’s Park, close On-Campus Housing
to Marylebone and St John’s Wood,
Housing 220 students, Reid Hall Student
Regent’s College is in one of the most
Residence looks out over the lake and park
historic and beautiful areas of London.
surrounding the campus. Rooms are
Our Accommodation Manager will help
available as singles, twins or triples. Oliver
you find housing which best suits your
Hall is a small, self-contained residence of
lifestyle and budget.
12 twin rooms. Meals in both Halls of
Residence are taken in the on-campus
Off-Campus Housing refectory.
Most postgraduate students choose to live
off-campus during their studies at EBS For more information about accommo-
London. There are a variety of off-campus dation for postgraduate students, please
housing options available to students in the contact:
area surrounding the College, including
James Barnes
furnished flats, residence halls and shared
Accommodation Manager
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obtained from the Accommodation Fax: +44 (0) 20 7487 7524
Manager. Email: barnesj@regents.ac.uk
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“
EBS London students are confident and
versatile. Their financial knowledge and
international focus is particularly
attractive to us.”
Bloomberg
EBS London Postgraduate
Football Team 2005-2006
Alan Sitkin
Lecturer in International Business
After a 15 year career in the interna-
tional capital markets working out of
Paris, Zurich and London, Alan Sitkin
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and has taught at EBSL since 1999, where he is
responsible for the 3rd year core module in
Asif Ali-Khan courses levels. His current research interests are in
International Business in addition to the 3rd year
MBA Course Leader the leading edge arena of credit derivatives, both in
Business French course. Since coming to EBS
its theoretical and practitioner aspects. In this con-
Asif has a BA Honours degree in London, Alan has delivered a number of post-
text, he is also actively developing the teaching and
History and Politics from Swansea graduate programmes in International Business,
research in risk management, mathematical finance
University. He also studied and whilst serving as academic advisor to several
and the practical application of financial data analyt-
trained to be a solicitor at Nottingham Trent globalisation-related political and journalistic proj-
ics.
University for two years. Asif ’s commercial and ects, an activity that has led to his being a confer-
industry background is varied. He worked for a ence speaker at events held at the House of
short time in local government and then spent Peter Green Lords and Cambridge University. A member of
two years at Prudential Assurance as a commer- the Chartered Institute of Linguists and a profes-
Head of Academic Group sional translator of economic research, Alan first
cial and domestic insurance underwriter. He
moved on to British Telecom where he had vari- Peter Green has worked in academia graduated from the University of California
ous roles in Purchasing, Contracts and Group for over 20 years, having spent three before moving to Bordeaux in 1980 to study at
Finance over a five year period after which he years in industry in human resource the Institut d’Etudes Politiques. He has a MBA
undertook an MBA at Leicester University in management. His key areas of interest have been in from France’s Haute Ecole Commerciale and is
1995. Since then, Asif has been involved in business and management education, curriculum also a certified CFTC broker.
teaching HRM, Organisational Behaviour and development, quality assurance and consultancy
Strategic Management at both undergraduate work. Prior to EBSL he built up a portfolio of
and postgraduate levels at a number of institu- Masters programmes in the UK and the Far East. Azam Ali
tions, including Leicester University and City His academic input on Masters programmes, Head of MA Programmes
College, London and of course EBSL. He has including MBA’s has been in HR and Research
Azam has an MBA from Aston
also been an external marker for Leicester Methods. He has delivered a range of projects to
University and an MA Manpower
University and Kingston University. industry and commerce in short courses and
Studies from University of
organisational development and enjoys the cut and
Westminster. Azam has twenty years experience
thrust of consultancy. He is an external examiner
of the health and social care industry as a joint
Dr Assia Rolls and has acted as educational advisor to the Open
proprietor of a residential home for people with
Head of Learning, University, Ruskin College, Oxford, the New
learning disabilities. Azam has taught at various
Teaching and Research Bulgarian University and Berufsakademie, Germany.
institutions including South Bank University,
Module Leader, ‘Business in its School of African Studies (SOAS) and the
Linguistic and Cultural Environment’ Teddy Foster London Private School of Business Education. He
has taught a range of subjects including Strategic
Assia has taught on a postgraduate teacher MSc-Global Banking & Finance Course Management, International Marketing, Marketing,
training programme at Goldsmiths College and Leader Consumer Behaviour and Small Business both at
on the acquisition of modern language courses Teddy manages both the MSc-GB&F Masters and undergraduate level. Currently, Azam
at all levels at Middlesex and Westminster and the department of Accounting, is an Associate Master of Business Administration
Universities. She is presently teaching cross-cul- Finance, Economics & Law at EBS London. He (AMBA), a Member Chartered Management
tural communication in business at postgraduate graduated from the Gordon Institute of Business Institute (MCMI) and a member of the Institute
level. She is also involved in the management of Science/University of Pretoria with an MBA, after for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
the Languages Department for Business. She has completing a B Com (Accounting) through UNISA. (MILT)
published widely in the area of adult second lan- While at Monash South Africa, Teddy completed a
guage acquisition, and has been appointed as Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (Monash
external examiner for languages and business Australia). Azam is a Director of a telecommunications
Course degrees at the University of Liverpool organisation in Guyana, and has been involved in
and the Open University. She is also a member obtaining funding from the European Social Fund
of the Institute for Learning and Teaching in Teddy has combined First and Third World experi- (ESF) for underprivileged people living in Guyana.
Higher Education (ILTHE), a member of the ence in corporate management, 14 years as a con-
Association of French Language Studies (AFLS), sultant and has been in full-time academics since
a member of the Standing Conference of Heads 2003. John Diamondopoulos
of Modern Languages in Universities (SCHML), Lecturer in Accounting and Finance
and a member of the University Council of
Modern Languages (UCML). His experience includes programme implementa- John Diamondopoulos has worked in
tion, programme management, talent management academia for several years. John
and teaching across various aspects of Finance and brings over 15 years of extensive
Dr John A Thorp Accounting, with a passion for Mergers & business experience from prior positions as a
Senior Lecturer in Finance Acquisitions. business consultant, entrepreneur, turnaround
management specialist and financial advisor to the
Trained as an engineer, accountant classroom. Experience of teaching on a broad
and then lecturer, John has opera- His primary research interests lie in corporate and range of topics – Corporate Finance, Risk,
tional experience in a range of banking governance. Deploying the academic team Accounting, Economics, Strategy, Business Planning
industry and educational management fields. In in bespoke designed and developed bank- and Quantitative Methods – has allowed John to
his industrial career, John’s responsibilities have ing/insurance training programmes for Chinese, present material in a more interrelated way to
included roles as international financial controller Middle Eastern and European institutions are the students. John has prepared and delivered short
or director in international companies including most recent successes upon which future offerings professional courses to the Agricultural
Rank Xerox, Griffins Metals and Colart Fine Art are being built. Development Bank of China, The Central Bank of
and Graphics. As senior lecturer at EBSL, John
has helped develop and teach many of the cur-
rent suit of finance and accounting courses, at Teddy maintains active involvement with banking,
the undergraduate, postgraduate and short regulatory and insurance institutions in The City –
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Turkey, Telecom Italia, Hitachi and Mercedes Benz. Introduction to Financial Market, Principals in businesses. His own business provided small business
Currently, John is working towards completing his Financial Management, and MSc Corporate consultancy in East London and delivering Business
PhD at the University of London. Topic: “The Finance. In addition, she has delivered numerous Planning modules and advice in business schools in
Politics of Investing: Behavior and Miscalculation executive training courses - The Agriculture Bank Kazakhstan and Argentina.
during the 1997 East Asian Financial Crisis.” of China Senior Management Programme, The
Agricultural Development Bank of China
Operational Management Programme, and the At EBS London he has focused on developing entre-
Richard Mannix Young European Entrepreneurs Programme (orga- preneurial learning notably through the introduction
Subject Leader in Marketing nized by Spanish embassy and Spanish Chamber). of the MA in EMG. As Head of the Business
Development Unit (BDU) he is promoting the com-
Richard has previously taught at institu- mercialisation of the School’s intellectual assets
tions in Japan and Sweden, lecturing in Dr Michael Gavridis resulting in contracts from Chinese Banks, a 39
marketing and business communication Hungarian Training Company and a successful B2B
skills. While at the Folkuniversitetet in Sweden he Senior Lecturer in Finance
mentoring programme. The aim is for the BDU to
was in charge of developing and marketing new Michael has been lecturing on Finance continue to develop entrepreneurial opportunities
courses to corporate clients, securing contracts over the past five years on both gradu- for staff and link academic and real world experi-
with a number of major listed companies and gov- ate and undergraduate levels. The sub- ences for students.
ernment agencies. jects include Financial Markets & Instruments,
Corporate Finance, Monetary Economics,
Investment & Portfolio Theory and Practice, Global Dr. Gianfranco A. Vento
He holds a Bachelors Degree in European History & Investment Banking, Strategic Management,
and Politics from the University of East Anglia, a Lecturer in Banking & Finance
Managing Multinationals, International Economics,
Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics from Essex Managerial Economics, Mergers & Acquisitions. Gianfranco has an MSc in Banking and
University, a Master's Degree in Business International Finance from CASS
Administration from the University of Hull, a Post- Business School and a PhD in Banking &
Graduate Diploma in Marketing from the Michael has worked in the City of London over a Finance from the University of Rome “La Sapienza”.
Chartered Institute of Marketing and is a Diploma number of years in a variety of roles ranging from In the same university he also obtained a post-doc
qualified English language teacher. He is currently Quantitative Analyst, Researcher and Trader, at scholarship on ‘Financial Features of Microfinance’.
studying part-time for a PhD in marketing at the Credit Lyonnais Securities, London; Banque
University of Strathclyde. He is a Member of the Nationale de Paris, London; and Chase Manhattan
Chartered Institute of Marketing and a Fellow of Bank, London. His roles entailed developing, He used to be senior analyst in Banking Supervision
the Higher Education Academy. analysing, forecasting and trading investment-trad- Department at the Bank of Italy and he has also
ing models about a variety of instruments: shares, been responsible of the microfinance department of
currencies, futures contracts at a variety of fre- an Italian NGO. Gianfranco operated as microfi-
Richard's research interests include the develop- quencies ranging from daily to intra-daily models. nance expert in Argentina, where he was also visit-
ment of entrepreneurial networks, consumer ing professor at the University of Buenos Aires.
behaviour and student profiling and progression in
Higher Education. Michael holds a PhD in Financial Economics from
Brunel University, London, and an MSc in Project He is author of books, book chapters and articles
Analysis, Finance & Investment from York concerning microfinance, interbank markets and
Dr Nicholas Bowen University, York. banks’ treasury management. He is coauthor of
Principal Lecturer Microfinance, published by Palgrave – Macmillan.
in International Business
In addition Michael has trained as an Integrative
Course Leader BAIB psychotherapist and is UKCP registered. Dr. Ibrahim Sirkeci
Nick Bowen has worked at the BA Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey; PhD
European Business School London since 1980 and University of Sheffield
is currently Principal Lecturer in International Michael has participated in conferences and discus-
sion groups on financial economic research in the Senior Lecturer in Business and
Business and the Course Leader for the main Management (Marketing)
undergraduate degree (BAIB). He has degrees UK and abroad, and also has published articles on
from London School of Economics and Political financial economic and psychotherapy subjects. Ibrahim has previously taught at institutions in Turkey
Science (B.Sc.), Lehigh University (M.A.), Magdalene and the UK, lecturing mainly in research methods,
College, University of Cambridge (Ph.D). He is a marketing, demography and geography. Before join-
Dr. Motasam Tatahi ing the European Business School London, he
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and an
Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of BA (Sanandaj), MSC (London), Ph.D. worked as Leverhulme Research Fellow at the
Linguists. He has been a visiting lecturer at a num- (London) University of Bristol. While at Atilim University in
ber of universities and business schools, including Lecturer in Research Methods Turkey, he was the Head of Department in Tourism
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Madrid (Erasmus (Econometrics) and Finance, Management. He holds a BA in Political Science and
Teacher Mobility Scheme, 2004), HengTong Department of Finance and Accounting, European Public Administration, a PhD in Human Geography
Business School, Shanghai University of Finance & Business School London. and he also trained in Economic and Social
Economics (1998), University of International Demography. He is member of IUSSP, EAPS,
Business & Economics, Beijing (1998), School of Academy of Marketing, an affiliate of the Chartered
International Business, Nanjing University (1998), Expertise: Economic problems of economic adjust- Institute of Marketing and a fellow of the Higher
ISM-San Diego at International School of ments particularly privatisation in major European Education Academy. He is the recipient of many
Management, Dortmund (1995). Nick has written countries. Teaching includes: Comparative awards, scholarships, and research grants.
regularly for the EBS London Newsletter (including Economic System, Macroeconomics, Econometrics,
“Where is Brazil in the World?”, Summer 2007) and, Data Analysis, Finance, and Quantitative Economic
Method for both undergraduate and postgraduate. He is author of several books and reports, and tens
with a colleague at EBS London, Alan Sitkin, he is
of book chapters and journal articles published in
writing an International Business textbook for
English, Turkish, Russian, Greek and French. He has
Oxford University Press, due for publication in 2009.
David Horton widely published in areas concerning ethnicity,
demographics, international migration, conflict, and
Head of Business Development
Dandan Zeng transnationalism. He has conducted field research in
David has a degree in Economics from Germany, Turkey, and Iraq. He has presented
Lecturer in Finance London University, a post-graduate research in numerous lectures, seminars and confer-
Dandan Zeng has an MSc degree in Diploma in Management from ences in Europe and US. Ibrahim’s current research
International Money and Banking from Portsmouth University Business School and is a interests include ethnic businesses, segregation, seg-
the University of Birmingham. Her PhD Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. mentation, labour markets, cultural difference and
thesis in ‘European Banking Efficiency Comparison diversity.
Study with Related Bank Management Issues’ will
be submitted to the University of Birmingham by He has always had an interest in training initially
the end of this year. Having joined the European designing and delivering courses in group dynamics Ibrahim is the founder and managing editor of
Business School London in 2003, she has been for project based companies and then into Migration Letters, an international scholarly journal.
teaching several finance modules in both the Enterprise Training programmes with a specialised He also serves in editorial and review boards of sev-
undergraduate and postgraduate programmes - London training company in start-up and growth eral other international journals.
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MBA Course Modules Entrepreneurship and New Business way business operates, as information is now
Ventures MBA403 recognised as an organisation’s key asset in
Business and Competitive This module focuses on the challenges aiding managers to plan, control and make
Environments MBA402 involved in managing entrepreneurial ven- business decisions. The main aim of this mod-
This module addresses theories which are tures, whether as start-ups, small early-stage ule is to enable the student to critically
useful for understanding the external envi- entrepreneurial ventures, or within larger analyse and evaluate the use of information
ronment of the firm and the individual firm’s well-established companies. The course will systems at strategic and managerial levels and
strategic choices. In particular, the module will introduce the major themes of innovation, in different e-business models.
develop an understanding of the firm’s the management of creativity, and the chal-
Managing Organisations and People in
resources and capabilities as the basis for for- lenges of operating “beyond the resources
the 21st Century MBA405
mulating competitive strategies. The use of in- currently controlled”—which is one definition
Organisations, by their varied composition
depth case study methods will provide the of entrepreneurship (Stevenson, 1985). It also
and nature, are extremely complex entities
basis for the integrative nature of this mod- aims to provide a solid foundation in the fun-
and are essential to the way our society
ule. An essential component of the module is damentals of business planning, at any stage
operates in the world. This module intro-
a “strategic management simulation” week- of company growth or size.
duces students to the different theories on
end, which addresses themes relevant to the Financial and Managerial Accounting managing organisations and people as well as
whole spectrum of the MBA programme. MBA406 providing the tools and techniques to man-
Business Project MBA401 This module is designed to develop the stu- age a diverse, multi-cultural workforce. The
The main aim of this final project, ultimately, is dents understanding of financial and manage- course also examines the strategic role of
for students to draw on and effectively ment accounting in an international and IHRM in the battle to win competitive advan-
demonstrate the integration of all learning strategic context. It covers the interpretation, tage.
outcomes as the culmination of the MBA uses, and analysis of accounting information
Marketing in Diverse Environments
programme. Since there is a requirement for both for external (financial) and internal
MBA409
students to develop the business project (managerial) purposes. The main focus of this
Increasing competition, technological develop-
throughout the whole span of the degree as module is to provide the relevant strategic
ments, media fragmentation and proliferation;
an ongoing project, it will be necessary for accounting factors, which affect international
higher customer expectations, and the need
them to make use of diverse materials from organisations in possible ethical scenarios. It
both to better understand and build long
across the programme. concentrates upon the practical application
term relationships with customers has led to
of financial and managerial accounting tech-
a stronger organisational focus on marketing.
The business project module is intended to niques.
Marketing, by its very nature, represents the
build on business knowledge, intellectual skills, Financial Management MBA407 interface between the organisation and the
and practical skills acquired in modules both The financial management module is marketplace, and contains a strong practical
at EBSL and during the study period abroad, designed to develop a student’s understand- dimension that is inseparable from the con-
and to develop these into an essentially real- ing of financial management in an interna- ceptual frameworks that underpin the com-
istic business project of approximately 15000 tional context through the interpretation, ponents within it. Students will address key
words. uses, and analysis of strategic financial infor- marketing concepts and use these to create a
Crossing Continents: Language and mation. The primary objective of this module set of powerful cognitive tools for analysing
Culture in Business MBA404 is to provide the relevant financial manage- markets and creating workable business solu-
Globalisation has brought economic change ment strategic factors, which affect interna- tions.
and opportunities through mergers and tional organisations in possible ethical scenar-
Operations & Service Management
acquisitions among large cross-border com- ios. The course also addresses the distribu-
MBA410
panies, and increased labour mobility. To tion policy impacts facing business, and the
Effective management controls the success or
understand how these issues are perceived in merger and acquisition factors which affect
downfall of any business, and the efficient
an overseas context, this module aims to organisational decision-making.
running of a business depends on the man-
develop students’ cultural and linguistic com- Information & E-business Management agement of the operations involved. This
petence, which involves being self-aware, flex- Systems MBA408 module aims to introduce students to the
ible and adaptable. The 'crossing of conti- Information systems can be regarded as the advanced quantitative techniques widely used
nents' - transferring to Denmark, Hong Kong glue that holds a business together as infor- to achieve optimum running efficiency and
or New York within the framework of a 12 mation is the single most powerful resource resource allocation within an organisation.
month course - extends these characteristics, in every business activity. Many industrial The course also offers students a better
as students negotiate diverse linguistic and powers have rapidly changed from manufac- numerate insight into the profitability and
cultural environments. turing to knowledge-based economies. gains of a company.
Information systems are today playing a cru- The aims of the module are to provide stu-
cial role in this and profoundly changing the dents with knowledge and skills in selected
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techniques of operations management and to Corporate Venturing and Financial Issues in Human Resources
show how these can be used to best advan- Intrapreneurship EMG452 HRM404
tage in the production and service sector This module examines entrepreneurial man- This short course is designed to examine
operations of businesses. agement within the larger organisation. It management finance, specifically from a
explores and defines the concepts of human resources perspective. This practi-
intrapreneurship and corporate venturing cally-oriented course is aimed at MA stu-
Masters Degrees and provides an understanding of the man- dents with a limited financial background.
agement of change in the context of contem- The basic aim of the course is to empower
Core Modules
porary environmental forces. By investigating students with the key analytical tools by
Business Research Methods BUS403 the required individual and organisational which to understand how decisions made in 41
characteristics, it examines how organisations the management of human resources have
A Masters degree is a research degree, and
develop the capability to innovate through financial implications that ultimately affect the
this module provides specific attention to the
changing culture, structural design and reward value of the organization.
appropriate methods and techniques for con-
ducting research, particularly for the disserta-
systems. Financial Issues in International
tion. Certain expectations and conventions
Business INB404
Dissertation BUS401
This short course is designed to examine
of social science research in general are com- The dissertation is a major research-based
management finance, specifically from an
mon to each: topic selection, research design, activity centred in the general and specialist
international business perspective. This prac-
hypothesis formation, selecting research ques- concepts that have been throughout the pro-
tically-oriented course is aimed at MA stu-
tions, use of sources and evidence. These are grammes. Students will develop their ideas
dents with a limited financial background.
covered here, and form the basis for further, and focus on the research not only from the
The basic aim of the course is to empower
subject-specific study in different modules. knowledge gained in the classroom but also
students with the key analytical tools by
from their own experiences. They will be
Business in its Linguistic and Cultural which to understand how management deci-
guided and tutored by an appropriate mem-
Environment BEN401 sions have financial implications that ulti-
ber of staff. This piece of work integrates the
This module examines the relationship mately affect the value of the organization as
learning across the programme, and gives stu-
between culture and economic activity in a a whole.
dents the
number of societies. This module brings Financial Issues in Marketing MKT404
together, and builds on the existing knowledge This short course is designed to examine
opportunity to demonstrate and present an
and experience of, students from a variety of management finance, specifically from a mar-
overall synthesis of their learning experience
different language perspectives. It focuses keting perspective. This practically-oriented
on the programme.
mainly on countries in Asia and Europe, and course is aimed at MA students with a lim-
on the study of the respective business cul- Entrepreneurship and New Venture ited financial background. The basic aim of
tures, in a mainly comparative approach. The Planning EMG450 the course is to empower students with the
final choice of the regions and countries to be This module provides an opportunity to key analytical tools by which to understand
investigated will be tailored to the student review and research the concepts, theories how management decisions made in the
mix in each class. and practices of entrepreneurs and entrepre- marketing dimension have financial implica-
neurship in its earliest phases. Students are tions that ultimately affect the value of the
Consumer Behaviour MKT452
encouraged to utilise contemporary research organization as a whole.
Consumer behaviour is complex and influ-
and experiential data to analyse and evaluate Financing the Entrepreneurial Business
enced by many factors. A thorough analysis
these issues at individual and social levels, as EMG404
and understanding of these factors allows
well as the level of the firm - especially in Financing is of course essential for starting
organisations to plan effective marketing
relation to their own cultural context and any new venture. The wide variety of
activities suitable to their target market. This
personal objectives. Within this module par- options is often overwhelming to the entre-
module enables students to understand the
ticularly the focus will be on start-up issues preneur, who can waste precious time and
importance of the consumer in the market-
of opportunity, innovation and entrepreneur- money pursuing money s/he is very unlikely
ing process. This module will examine the
ial processes. Lectures, activities and guest to find. The aim is to provide an overview,
theoretical models and frameworks within
speakers will present the various issues and discussion, and practical advice on the kinds
the discipline and how they are implemented
challenges confronting a new venture. of finance available and appropriate for entre-
within specific areas, for example, Product
preneurial businesses; and to develop some
and Brand Management, Retail Marketing and Experiential Leadership in Action familiarity with the modelling skills necessary
Marketing Communications. HRM452 to understand how much money is needed
This module is structured around mindsets, and for what purposes.
Corporate Finance GBF454
and centres on catalyzing action, contingent Financial Regulation and Governance
Corporate Finance is set in the contest of
on context, and change signature. Catalyzing GBF452
developing, explaining and applying finance
action is about change, challenge, experience Regulation provides the environment within
concepts and techniques to a broad range of
and discovery; contingent on context is about which firms operate, either on a formal or
contemporary management and business
changing environments and cultures and informal basis. Recently regulation has been
policy concerns and challenges. This module
change signature identifies who we are. transformed in response to financial innova-
covers the fundamental theories relating to
These ideas about Human Resources are tion, and also by the market forces of globali-
equity valuation, portfolio formation, interest
explored through current studies in manage- sation. This module is structured to examine
rates and derivative instruments. The course
ment and leadership that focus in particular the development, implementation and appli-
is in two parts: investment and corporate
on the development of self-awareness and cation of laws and other regulatory processes
finance, covering the understanding of asset
fulfilment, experiential components, and per- in relation to their influences and impact on
pricing, pricing models and market behaviour.
sonal development mechanisms. international business. The principal successes
The module also examines the financial deci-
sions taken by companies, including capital and failures of corporate governance are
structure, debt financing, acquisitions and divi- examined in detail.
dend policies.
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between the needs of the family and the busi- The Politics of International Trade other and with the awider world. It is essential
ness. These two goals are sometimes mutually INB454 that a key area of academic and professional
exclusive. A major feature of the module is to This course gives students an opportunity to investigation should be the developments tak-
consider ways in which these two needs can assess a whole range of attitudes towards ing place within, and to, the continent of
be accommodated and effective succession international trade and its main representative Europe. The principal issues of security, political
planning developed. institutions. The module aims to define the economy, democracy, Europe-wide institutions,
paradigmatic framework within which interna- climate change, demographic developments,
International and Comparative HRM
tional trade has developed, by highlighting sys- environmental policies, energy supply and con-
HRM453
temic constraints and enablers; to raise stu- servation, and so on will be examined
Globalisation of business is forcing managers
dents’ awareness of international actors’ throughout the module. In addition to the
to grapple with complex issues as they seek
sometimes divergent self-interests; to outline macro changes in the new Europe, there will 43
to gain or sustain competitive advantage.
compromise initiatives at the macro and micro be a focus on the nature of the single market
Faced with unprecedented levels of foreign
levels; and to emphasize links between current within the expanding continent as goods, peo-
competition and changes in legislation, firms
research innovations and extra-academic ple, services and capital move freely between
are finding that nurturing the human resources
occurrences. participating states.
required to implement an international or
global strategy is of critical importance. In this Experiential Leadership in Action Small Firms in International Marketing
module, students gather the basic principles of HRM452 MKT453
international human resource management, This module is structured around mindsets, According to Daniels, Radebaugh and Sullivan
and understand that specific theories may not and centres on catalyzing action, contingent on (2006), ‘90% of US companies that export are
be applicable for a certain country, necessitat- context, and change signature. Catalyzing small businesses and the bulk of those have
ing comparative study. action is about change, challenge, experience less than 20 employees’. They also state that
and discovery; contingent on context is about these businesses account for one fifth of the
Internet and Direct Marketing MKT454
changing environments and cultures and value of exports from the United States. The
Direct marketing and Internet marketing are
change signature identifies who we are. These module aims to enable students to under-
the growth areas of marketing. As business
ideas about Human Resources are explored stand the place of small firms in the global
becomes increasingly competitive the
through current studies in management and economy. It seeks to allow students to analyze
strongest method for a company to achieve
leadership that focus in particular on the and evaluate the internationalization process
long term competitive advantage and prof-
development of self-awareness and fulfilment, of the SME and the contrasting management
itability is through customer loyalty.
experiential components, and personal devel- and decision making activities of the SME and
Relationship marketing has emerged at the
opment mechanisms. In this module, the the larger business. By the end of the course
forefront of the academic marketing discipline
mechanisms we shall use include the dramatic students should be able to demonstrate
with the practical application emerging in the
arts; students produce and perform a play as knowledge of the particular problems facing
direct marketing industry. This module
part of a structured exercise in understanding small firms in the international marketing con-
addresses the key theories and practices cur-
mindsets, action, context and change. text and apply marketing strategies and tactics
rently utilised in the evolving world of internet
suitable for their survival and growth. A key
and direct marketing. Emerging Themes in China INB454 outcome of the course will be that students
China is a must for international companies, will be able to produce credible analytical
Private Equity and Venture Capital
but very few know how to get there. Having research reports about small firms and their
GBF453
joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) international marketing opportunities and
This module aims to enable students to
in 2002, China is now officially fully open for develop appropriate international marketing
develop their knowledge, intellectual expertise
business and may soon be the biggest econ- plans that consider the size and resources of
and professional skills in their ability to apply
omy in the world. No-one studying the field of the smaller business.
economic and financial theory to a) the func-
International Business can afford to ignore a
tioning and development of the European
market that comprises one-fifth of the world’s Internet and Direct Marketing
venture capital market and b) how venture
population. The module approaches this from MKT454
capitalists operate to provide venture capital
a contrastive perspective and focuses on Direct marketing and Internet marketing are
for entrepreneurial projects and companies.
developing students’ understanding of Chinese the growth areas of marketing. The term
Students will be expected to examine critically
way of thinking with its underlying cultural tra- Direct Marketing has come to mean any mar-
the institutional and investment market strata-
dition and their analytical as well as practical keting activity that is directly targeted to spe-
gems based on latest research and empirical
skills in working with Chinese, by incorporat- cific consumers with the intention of building a
data of the venture capital providers, thus to
ing a cultural component so that students can long lasting relationship between buyer and
able to interact effectively with venture capital
understanding the intricacies of business lan- seller. Increasingly the strategic tool used to
professionals, specialists, and innovators in new
guage and culture, and by analyzing through form and build this relationship is the database
ventures.
case studies Western companies that have and the marketing channel that is being used
Social Enterprise EMG454 succeeded or failed in China so that we can as an integral method of marketing for all
Social Enterprise is one of the newest areas of learn the experience and lessons from them. companies across a broad spectrum of indus-
activity in management research and teaching, try sectors is electronic commerce. As busi-
The New Europe INB455 ness becomes increasingly competitive the
balancing questions of ethics and career
The expansion and development of the strongest method for a company to achieve
choice with other managerial concepts. “Social
European Union has ushered in a new long term competitive advantage and prof-
Enterprise” can be defined as the practice of
approach to the study of European countries, itability is through customer loyalty.
identifying opportunity, designing business
European institutions and the international Relationship marketing has emerged at the
models, and starting ventures that emphasize
relations of Europe within 21st century global- forefront of the academic marketing discipline
social improvement of some sort in equal
isation. The significance of changes to the with the practical application emerging in the
measure to profitability and growth. More
dynamics of the world polity since 11th direct marketing industry.
basically, it is about people starting and manag-
September 2001, including the terrorist
ing organisations where the main motivation
attacks in London and Madrid, has also
isn’t money, and finding new and better ways
impacted hugely on the configurations of
to create social value.
European states in their relations with each
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