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What you experience and learn are things most people never get the opportunity to do. You only realize how diverse the world’s cultures are when you are there and immersed in them.
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Sarah Rech Madison, Wisconsin Global MBA, 2009
Nothing compares to being there.TM In today’s competitive business environment you are at a disadvantage if you don’t understand the global marketplace. How are American business practices perceived overseas? How do cultural differences impact product, price, place and promotion? Can you truly answer these questions without firsthand experience? The Webster University Global MBA program provides full-time graduate students an opportunity to live, learn and study at Webster University’s campuses in five international business capitals: Geneva, Vienna, Leiden, Shanghai and Bangkok! These locations are part of Webster University’s distinctive global network of campuses spanning the U.S.A., Europe and Asia. That’s why Webster University’s international studies programs are recognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report.
Get started on your worldwide adventure by applying online today at www.webster.edu/globalmba.
n Earn your MBA at five international
campuses in less than one year n Learn from faculty with real-world,
international expertise n Build a strong, global business
foundation at a world-renowned, ACBSP–accredited university n Enhance your multicultural
understanding as you collaborate with students at each campus n Experience business on the global
stage with corporate visits in each location n Plan your success with professional
development and career mentoring
Pack your bags
For the educational opportunity of a lifetime! “This program is more than a world tour. It is an intensive professional preparation for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Our global MBA students receive a strong business background while becoming comfortable with global citizenry—the keys to becoming a business leader who is globally aware. Other schools will envy it and many will try to imitate it. But our competitive advantage is having our own campuses in every location.”
Benjamin Ola. Akande, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Business & Technology
FOR SEMESTER DATES AND DEADLINES FOR THIS YEAR’S PROGRAM, VISIT WWW.WEBSTER.EDU/GLOBALMBA
Leiden, the Netherlands Vienna, Austria
HOME CAMPUS St. Louis, Missouri USA
Shanghai, China
Geneva, Switzerland
Bangkok, Thailand
Leiden, the Netherlands
Shanghai, China
Geneva, Switzerland
Bangkok, Thailand
Despite its small geographic size, the Netherlands is a big player in the global economy and is the fourth-largest direct investor in the United States. Leiden is a college town located near Amsterdam and The Hague.
Evolved from its entrepreneurial, dynastic and revolutionary roots, Shanghai has both feet pointed toward the future as the leading commerce and banking center of the world’s most populous country.
Conveniently situated in the center of Europe, Geneva has the dual role of private banker for the world and second headquarters for the United Nations. The finance sector specializes in private banking, financing of international trade as well as commodity trade.
As the economic center of Thailand and much of southeast Asia, Bangkok is home to all of the region’s major corporations and has a growing reputation as one of the most accessible cities for global trade and commerce.
Vienna, Austria Between its European Union membership and central location, Vienna is proving to be a haven for international business. It is also the home of a number of United Nations offices and several prominent international institutions and companies.
Geneva SWITZERLAND
Historically a global banking and diplomatic center, Geneva has grown to become a city known also for technology and innovation.
KRYSTLE GOMEZ Global MBA, 2010 Krystle, from Mesa, Arizona, holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and English from Arizona State University and a JD from The University of Pennsylvania.
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Unlike other MBA programs, Webster’s Global MBA is as much about personal growth as it is about academic achievement. Each location offers a new opportunity to appreciate the impact culture has on business, education, and daily life.
During your nine-week stay in Switzerland, you will visit international corporations like Caterpillar, Credit Suisse and Monsanto. Plus, you will meet high-level members of Geneva’s business community who regularly participate in on-campus events or as guest speakers in various classes. With a student body representing more than 100 nationalities, Webster University’s Geneva campus provides WEBSTER’S GENEVA CAMPUS the perfect opportunity to gain a global perspective on nearly any topic, both inside and outside the classroom. And as working professionals with a wealth of experience in large organizations, start-up businesses and business development, your professors also will form an important part of your business network.
Soaking in the Culture While in Geneva, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to hike in the Alps, see the World Trade Organization headquarters, tour the CERN laboratory, visit the medieval city of Lausanne, or travel to nearby France and Italy.
Nothing compares to being there.TM
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Vienna AUSTRIA
Vienna’s banking and business districts share the streets with the city’s famous centuries-old opera houses, churches, cafes and magnificent palaces.
SARAH TRUFANT Global MBA, 2009 Sarah, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Louisiana State University. WEBSTER’S VIENNA CAMPUS
Soaking in the Culture While in Vienna, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to visit historic Hofburg Palace which features the Vienna Boys’ Choir and Lipizzaner stallions, eat Wiener schnitzel in the same restaurant as Mozart, or travel to nearby Innsbruck and other destinations in Eastern Europe such as Budapest and Prague.
1-866-342-4447
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I enjoyed the Capstone Course (especially since my group won). I thought it was a really good way to force us to put all our learning into practice, taking into account various aspects of business functioning.
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Webster University’s Vienna campus sits along the Danube, offering spectacular views of downtown Vienna, and is within easy walking distance of the United Nations. During your nine-week stay in Austria, your classroom experience will be enhanced by visits to General Motors, Swarovski and the headquarters for OPEC with a focus on understanding economic development in eastern Europe. With small classes led by faculty representing more than 20 countries, you’ll have the opportunity for a personalized educational experience that encourages student exploration and interaction. You will augment the rigorous academics with cultural integration seminars and international business etiquette.
Leiden
the NETHERLANDS
Webster University’s Leiden campus sits on a picturesque canal in the center of this historic college town, just a short walk or bike ride to all parts of the city.
LESLEY SMITH Global MBA, 2010 Lesley from Kansas City, Missouri, holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Tulsa.
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The best part was how supportive and caring the entire cohort was. Our group seemed to handle things very well and took care of one another. It was like a family with 12 siblings. We even had family dinners and celebrated birthdays!
During your nine-week stay in the Netherlands, you’ll have the opportunity to speak with executives at some of the region’s largest multinational corporations, such as Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Heineken and Starbucks. In the classroom, your coursework will consist of challenging business classes, cultural exploration and immersion. And you’ll be surrounded by motivated students WEBSTER’S LEIDEN CAMPUS who expect to take on leadership roles either in their own businesses, international corporations or in international non-governmental organizations. Plus, some of your classes will be held at the World Trade Center in nearby Amsterdam.
Soaking in the Culture While in Leiden, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to visit a botanical garden or windmill museum, take a tour of the Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, sit in on the proceedings at the International Criminal Court in The Hague or travel across the North Sea to the United Kingdom.
Nothing compares to being there.TM
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Shanghai CHINA
Shanghai ranks first of the world’s busiest cargo ports handling an average of 560 million tons of cargo annually.
Soaking in the Culture While in Shanghai, you can see the amazing architecture and the unification of economics, science and technology from World Expo 2010. The expo’s theme “Better City—Better Life,” signified Shanghai’s new status in the 21st century.
1-866-342-4447
globalmba@webster.edu
www.webster.edu/globalmba
KYLE NOACK Global MBA, 2010 Kyle, from Houston, Texas, holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Texas A&M University.
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The Global MBA program has helped develop myself both personally and professionally. Being able to adapt to change consistently and being immersed with different cultures has enabled me to grow, mature and will allow me to be a successful leader in the future.
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Experience the Pacific Rim! China’s largest and most progressive city, Shanghai offers culture, history, people and all the vigor and vitality you expect from an international metropolis. Shanghai is home to more than eight million people and is the center of China’s manufacturing, finance and service industries. It also boasts the world’s busiest port. WEBSTER’S SHANGHAI CAMPUS Webster University was the first American university to receive approval from the Beijing Ministry of Education to offer joint MBA instruction. Courses use the city as a living classroom, weaving together excursions, case studies, investigations, lectures, team research and presentations. Learn from global faculty who can offer particular insight on the evolution of China as a global force. Interact with students who come from companies like Intel, IBM, GM, Johnson & Johnson, Phillips, and Siemens.
Bangkok THAILAND
Bangkok’s cosmopolitan skyline, blending modern office towers and historic religious shrines, expresses the adeptness of the Thai people to fuse the old with the new.
MICHAEL DOUGLAS Global MBA, 2009 Mike, from Huntington Beach, California, holds bachelor degrees in economics, Spanish and global studies from the University of California at Los Angeles.
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I really feel that the Global MBA program has provided me with a competitive advantage for my future, and having this on my résumé has set me apart from other candidates, especially in this tough economy.
During your nine-week stay in Thailand, you’ll have the opportunity to become comfortable with the culture and pace of southeast Asian nations as you meet with corporate executives in a city that is quickly developing a reputation as one of the most accessible cities for global trade and commerce. Webster University’s Bangkok WEBSTER’S BANGKOK CAMPUS campus is located directly in the heart of the commercial center, providing you with easy access to visit important sites throughout the city and the country. Faculty members are highly qualified practitioners in their subjects who, as working professionals, can share their hands-on experience in the classroom.
Soaking in the Culture While in Bangkok, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to visit the Grand Palace or one of the thousands of temples in the city, take a trip to one of the many tropical resort beaches, or travel to other southeast Asian locations such as Cambodia, Vietnam or Malaysia.
Nothing compares to being there.TM
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Looking Beyond Your Life as a Global MBA Student … By the end of the Global MBA program, you will have developed a job search strategy based on extensive selfassessment and career exploration. So, how do you do all that with a full-time courseload while moving to a different country every nine weeks? We’ll guide you! Leadership and Professional Development–Woven into the fabric of the Global MBA program is the Global Leadership Development program which fosters both personal growth and professional development. Featuring individual career evaluations, seminars, networking events and private coaching sessions, the program guides each participant in developing an understanding of his or her leadership skills and professional goals. Students are then supported in defining specific strategies and methods to work through a targeted job-search plan. Global MBA Mentor Program–An important part of the professional development program is the executive mentor assigned to each student as part of the Global MBA Mentor Program. Mentors are seasoned executives chosen for their personal and professional success, experience in international business and ability to provide wisdom and guidance to their student. Corporate Visits–Global MBA students visit international corporations in each location. At these visits, students interact with executives, discuss current industry trends and events and learn how the principles learned in class apply to real world situations. Visits are linked to current class work and are integrated into cross-cultural management and global leadership activities and discussions.
GLOBAL MBA COURSEWORK The Global MBA program is a rigorous academic series that delivers a combination of knowledge and skills that help prepare students for a career in a global business environment. Consisting of 36 credit hours of intense academic immersion, the academic experience is directed by faculty who are global experts in their fields. Classes are conducted in English and include local MBA students at each Webster University campus. With an emphasis on the practical application of business concepts, students learn how to apply real solutions to real problems in real time and demonstrate a strong sense of business fundamentals in a global context. Through the integration of coursework and the real-life experiences professors and students bring to a cohortstructured program, the Global MBA Program helps students acquire the tools, knowledge and experiences that give them the competitive edge in today’s global marketplace. Global MBA Program Courses Cross-Cultural Management Applied Business Statistics Organizational Behavior Finance Marketing Advanced Corporate Finance Operations and Project Management Managerial Economics Management Accounting Strategy and Competition (Capstone Course)
Ready to Start? Here is all you need to know.
Admission Information Passports and Visas As a recognized leader in global education, Webster University understands the regulations related to travel within our international network. With that in mind, all U.S. citizens must obtain a valid passport to participate in the program. U.S. citizens must apply through the U.S. State Department at www.travel.state.gov. Students are solely responsible for procuring a valid passport. Students also will be responsible for obtaining a visa, if required, at the direction of Webster staff.
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university are eligible to apply for admission to Webster University. To apply, prospective students are required to submit the following: n n
Online Application n n A Personal Statement discussing why n you believe the Global MBA program is a good fit for you n
Two Letters of Recommendation GMAT test scores Résumé Official Undergraduate Transcripts
You can apply online for the Global MBA program at www.webster.edu/globalmba. The application fee is $50. For more information, contact admissions at 1-866-342-4447 or globalmba@webster.edu.
Tuition and Fees The program fee for the Global MBA program includes 36 hours of graduate tuition, housing during each nine-week term, pre-departure materials and all textbooks.
Housing Students will live in a variety of on-campus and off-campus apartments and student residences at each location. Accommodation varies from campus to campus, but all housing will be located within walking distance, or with access to public transportation routes, for travel to and from each campus. Accommodations will be arranged by Webster staff onsite at each location. Note: Students will be responsible for making their own housing arrangements between academic terms.
Health Insurance At no additional cost, Webster University provides basic accident and sickness insurance to program participants. The policy covers students throughout the world arranged through HTH Worldwide Health Services. For more information, visit www.hthstudents.com.
Nothing compares to being there.TM
Webster University Founded in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A., in 1915, Webster University is a worldwide institution committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual Home Campus, St. Louis, MO USA excellence. The University’s core values include excellence in teaching, joining theory and practice, small class sizes and educating students to be lifelong independent learners, fully prepared to participate in an increasingly international society. Since opening its first campus overseas in Geneva in 1978, Webster has become a recognized leader and innovator in global education, with an international presence that also includes campuses in London, U.K.; Vienna, Austria; Amsterdam and Leiden, the Netherlands; Shanghai, Shenzhen and Chengdu, China; and Bangkok and Cha-am, Thailand. Webster University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, 312-263-0456, www.ncahlc.org.
Webster University’s School of Business & Technology The mission of Webster University’s George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology is to prepare lifelong learners for professional fulfillment in the fields of business and technology through the application of knowledge in a supportive academic environment. Today’s business education reaches far beyond the traditional classroom setting. That’s why the Walker School of Business & Technology partners with many leading corporations to provide onsite programs designed to advance the professional development of employees. Through a partnership with the Missouri Department of Economic Development, students also have an opportunity to travel overseas for business internships, extensive utilization of foreign languages and intercultural “total immersion” experiences. The prestigious Dean’s Speakers Series features CEOs and leaders from the world’s foremost companies, organizations and financial services firms.
470 East Lockwood Ave. St. Louis, Missouri 63119-3141 USA 1-866-342-4447 globalmba@webster.edu webster.edu/globalmba
Nothing compares to being there.TM