Executive MBA Supply Chain Management The ETH Executive MBA program offers a comprehensive education of General Management, combined with focused training in Supply Chain Management. MBA ETH SCM A unique MBA Program with a focus on Supply Chain Management Our MBA program was launched in 2003. Since then, it has prepared students to become effective business leaders in today’s challenging world. They must be able to act wisely and forcefully in the global arena. The field studies in Asia, Russia and USA serve this purpose. Our MBA program bears the “Executive” label because it is designed for senior managers and experienced professionals. With approximately 25 students, our classes are kept small to better meet individual needs and to maximize the teaching impact. A high degree of diversity in nationality, gender, age, profession, and industry sector also contributes to an inspiring classroom atmosphere. Our MBA program is organized for part-time study, allowing students to continue working in their jobs. Interested in this unique program? Contact us to apply. Prof. Dr. Stephan Wagner Academic Director, Executive MBA Chair of Logistics Management Department of Management, Technology, and Economics ETH Zurich 2 Key Features • • • • • • General management with focus on Supply Chain Management 18-month part-time program Study trips to Asia, Russia and USA Company visits to leading firms and VIP Talks to meet industry leaders Unique blend of academic and industrial expertise EPAS re-accredited in 2013 Benefits for Students Our students will benefit from our Executive MBA in many ways: • Competencies to manage global supply chains • Premium business network • Qualify for an executive role • Develop leadership skills • EMBA from a top-ranked university Benefits for Employers Companies that sponsor a high potential employee for our Executive MBA program make a profitable investment in their human capital. • Reward, motivate and retain high performers • Take advantage of best practices in international business • Expand the professional network of their top talents • Return on investment with company-related case studies and a Master Thesis which solves a business problem Typical Class Profile • Total number: 25 students • Average age: 35 years • Average work experience: 9 years Program Structure Start of course September every year Study trips China, Japan, Russia, USA Duration 12 months course 6 months Master Thesis Fee CHF 65’000 CHF 60’000 (for early application) Timing of Module Thursday to Sunday, twice a month Application Starts October Main location Zurich Application Deadline End of April (Feb for early application) General Management 5 months Supply Chain Management 5 months Admission Requirements • University master degree or bachelor with excellent marks and additional qualifications • 5 years work experience • Proficient in business English (no test required) Global Economy 2 months Master Thesis 6 months Understanding the global economy and its institutions, trends and challenges Applying what you have learned to a business case: sell your solution to your sponsoring company Leadership in action: VIP talks by business leaders Live cases on site: visit European companies and their operations Getting the big picture: speaking the CEO’s language SC Design & Process Architecture Working with the law SC Plan Decision-making and organizational principles SC Source Operating to serve markets Designing an organisation for business performance Speaking the CFO's language: financial insight for decision-making Managing innovation and technology for profitable growth SC Make SC Control SC Deliver, Return & Sustainability Visiting und studying Russia (the closest BRIC) Visiting and studying USA Visiting and studying Asia Illustrate SC processes in action: study industry cases Using information technology to support strategy and processes Negotiations 3 Interested in our program? Visit our website or attend our Open Days & Info Sessions Check our event dates at: www.mba-scm.org Contact MBA ETH SCM Weinbergstrasse 56/58 CH 8092 Zurich [email protected] + 41 44 632 28 53 © ETH Zurich, May 2014