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The St.Gallen Pre-MBA23th June - 11th July 2014

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DIRECTORS WELCOME

Prof. Dr. Simon EvenettAcademic Director MBA Programmes

Foundations of Management is an intensivethree week programme. It has been designed

as a pre-MBA course that provides participants

with excellent preparation for and sample of

an MBA education. Over the course of the

programme, you will learn the fundamentals

of strategy, economics, marketing,

entrepreneurship, accounting and nance.

I look forward to welcoming you in St.Gallen!

In todays challenging economic environment,

managers across all industries and functions

need to be able to combine a range of functional

skills complemented with a core set of

professional competences. No maer what

you want to achieve in your career, a solid

knowledge about the management practices that

underpin corporate and organisational successwill provide you with long-lasting benets.

Corporations, governments and non-prot

institutions frequently refer to a war for

talent. There may be many more university

graduates these days, but relatively few have

the package of skills that employers really want.

Consequently, acquiring fundamental business

skills becomes a valuable dierentiator in

todays competitive job market.

The Foundations of Management oered by the

University of St.Gallen, one of Europes most

renowned business schools, addresses this issue

directly by providing a toolbox of managerial

skills that will benet your future career.

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UNIVERSIT Y OF ST.GALLEN

Approach business problems

with condence

Understand the big picture

of the global economy

Apply marketing tools to

match customers needs

The University of St.Gallen (HSG) was founded

as a business academy in 1898, and teaches BA,

MA, PhD and executive education covering

Management, Economics, Law, Social Sciences

and International Aairs.

The University of St.Gallen is well known

for its integrative management approach

that addresses business complexity by

incorporating multiple management functions,

disciplines and logic into the decision process.

Interpret and analyse

nancial information

Analyse competitive

rm behaviour

Evaluate an organisations

business strategies

Comprehend nancial

market dynamics

Assess project proposals using

dierent valuation methods

Take the rst steps towards

seing up your own business

PROGRAMME BENEFITS

Participation in our programme Foundations of Management will enable you to:

Our large and renowned permanent faculty

ensures that St.Gallen stays at the forefront of

research and ideas in management education.

Today, the HSG is one of Europes leading

business schools and EQUIS and AACSB

accredited.

An excellent introduction to the world of

business.

Prof. Dr. Pascal Gantenbein,

Professor for Financial Management

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PROGRAMME CONTENT

Leadersh ip and Personal Development

Group Project Work

Indiv idua l Preparat ion , Tutor ia ls and Exams

Leadership and

Team Dynamics

Module 1Approaches to Strategy

and Competition

Module 7Organisational Behaviour

Module 2Principles of Accounting

and Financial Analysis

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Module 3Foundations of Marketing

and Communications

Module 4Principals of Corporate

Finance

Module 5Global Economics and

Financial Crises

Module 8Integration Seminar and

Group Project Presentations

Module 6Introduction to

Entrepreneurship

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Our programme is taught by experienced

faculty from the University of St.Gallen, as well

as outstanding external lecturers. Trained at

international top institutions, all members of

our faculty are experts in their respective elds,

and frequently teach in advanced management

seminars and MBA programmes.

You will also have access to a graduate tutor,

who will assist your group with the business

case project. Your tutor will provide advice,

support and academic guidance during the 15

day programme.

OUR FACULTY A ND TUTORS

Over the length of the programme, you will

work on a challenging group project that

addresses current managerial problems.

Under the guidance of our MBA faculty, you

will develop a holistic solution to a real-life

business situation, and present your ndings

to your peers on the closing day.

GROUP PROJECT

LEADERSHIP AND TEAM

DYNAMICSDuring 15 days of intense training, you will

learn how to master business fundamentals.

In our programme structure, we place a high

emphasis on practical applicability, practice,

and development of your skills. At the end

of the programme, you will not only have

acquired a range of theoretical concepts, but

also be able to apply, develop and rene themfurther in your future career.

PROGRAMME CONTENT

On an outdoor day in the countryside of

St.Gallen, you will experience the dynamics of

teamwork and learn about key success factors

of developing a winning team. Teams are

being formed and changed; an exciting day full

of experienced learning.

The ideal preparation for future MBA

students.

Prof. Dr. Flemming Ruud,

Lecturer in Accounting and Financial Analysis

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Foundations of Management is designed in a way that

allowed me to relate and integrate this new information into

my existing knowedge.

Giorgos Tryfnopoulos, GreeceFoundations of Management Class of 2012

My participation in Foundations of Management allowed me to

further develop and strengthen my personal skills.

Peter Brugger, AustriaFoundations of Management Class of 2012

I expected to be challenged and to learn a lot during these

three weeks. I wasnt disappointed.

Olena Polonski, UkraineFoundations of Management Class of 2012

Foundations of Management provided an ideal platform to

extend my professional network.

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Benedikt Bergweiler, GermanyFoundations of Management Class of 2012

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The Foundations of Management has been designed for two types of dynamic

individuals: those seeking a solid, intensive grounding in the principles of

managerial practice and those thinking of completing an MBA programme.

We are looking for candidates from all over the world that are eager to learn a new

set of capabilities, and who can demonstrate a strong track record of personal

achievement, analytical skills and extracurricular activities. Prior work experience

is desirable.

The above fees do not include accommodation or living expense. Unfortunately, no scholarships are

oered to cover tuition or additional costs associated with the programme.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

In order to complete your application, you will be asked to provide the following

information and documents:

a brief statement of motivation, describing why you want to participate

in our programme

a current CV

your latest transcripts and grades

optional: Any evidence of your personal achievements and extracurricular

activities that you might consider helpful for the application

We are open to creative and innovative ways for applicants to make the case for

admission to the programme.

HOW TO APPLY

PROGRAMME FEES AND F INANCING

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

CHF 4,500

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The St.Gallen MBA

University of St.Gallen

Blumenbergplatz 9

CH-9000 St.Gallen

Switzerland

Phone +41 71 224 2478

Fax +41 71 224 2473

www.mba.unisg.ch

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