Central European University School of Business

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Central European University School of Business
Graduate Management Programs for Tomorrows
Leaders...
Welcome!
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Central European University School of Business
Todays Agenda
1. International Careers Interactive session 2.
Breakout Session, Bocconi Program Barrie
Riome 3. MSc in IT Program Jack Diego 4. MBA
Programs Chris Dalton
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CEU Graduate School of Business

• Founded in 1988, First Business School in the
  region!
• 150 graduate students from 40 countries
• Top-class permanent and visiting international
  faculty
• Proven track record of successful career progress
  of graduates
• Strong Alumni network (1200)
• The only American University in the region
• Downtown campus in the heart of the financial
  district

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CEU Business School
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GSB Programs www.gsb.ceu.hu

• MSc in IT Management Program
• MBA programs Full-Time MBA and Weekend MBA
• Executive MBA program - IMM
• Ranked 14 in world both in 2002 and 2003
• Four schools, two degrees, modular, international
• Executive Education Programs
• Center for Social Foundations of Business
  Programs

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MSc in IT ManagementFocusing on
Entrepreneurship...
Graduate Management Programs for Tomorrows
Leaders...
CEU Graduate School of Business Central European
University Jack Diego, MBA, MSc
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The MSc in IT Management

• American management degree, much more specialized
  than a general MBA
• 30 credits, 6 modules (11 months) or 4 modules
  (7 months) to complete depending on study path
• Tailor-made for professionals who aim to excel in
  technology management and competence
• Licensed by the Board of Regents, Education Dept
  of the State of New York, USA
• Delivered in English
• September program start

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Program Objectives

• Managerial skills development
• Unique blend of technology and business
  management
• Focus on IT discipline across many
  industries/businesses
• Increase your value!
• Entrepreneurial skills development
• Turn tech. knowledge into profitable business
  applications
• Develop exploit innovation for better market
  positioning
• Turn technical knowledge and great ideas into
  profit!
• Bridge the communication gap between Techies
  and Managers
• Corporate communication, operational efficiency
• Power!

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Supporting Companies Include
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Core Program

• Financial Management
• Advanced Introduction to IT systems
• Introduction to Accounting
• Economic Analysis of the ITT Industry
• Developing IT Strategies
• Entrepreneurship in ITT
• IT Project Management and Costing
• Current Issues in ITT Management
• Applied Capstone Project

Strong Focus on Case studies
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Electives
Sample electives include

• Critical Thinking and Leadership
• Supply Chain Management
• International Strategic Management
• Internet Marketing
• IT Suppliers Strategic Analysis
• Transformation of IT Multinationals
• Telecom Business Environment
• Project Management
• Security Control of IT Systems
• Business to Business Marketing
• Product Planning and Development
• Operations Management
• IT in the Banking Sector

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MSc Program Study Path 11 Months - 6 Modules
Core courses
Elective courses
30 Total Credits Take up to 6 extra credits for
free RA-ships
Program starts mid September and ends late
July Classes typically total 2 days per
week Expected work load (teaching individual
home/project work) per week 30 hours
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MSc Program Study Path 7 Months - 4 Modules
Core courses
Elective courses
30 Total Credits Take up to 6 extra credits for
free RA-ships
Sep. Dec. Jan. April
Program starts mid September and ends mid
April Classes held 3 days per week Expected work
load (teaching individual home/project work)
per week 45 hours
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Tuition and Financial Aid

• Tuition Fees 7,300
• applicable to accepted international students
• payable in 2 instalments
• Financial Aid
• 20,000 donor fund
• Merit-based Part Tuition Waiver/Scholarships
  (Range 10-30 of tuition fees)
• Research Assistant Appointments

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Admission Requirements

• University degree
• University Diploma and Transcript
• Ability
• Work Experience
• Resume
• TOEFL 570 paper-based (min.) 230 computer based
• GMAT
• Recommendation letters
• Motivation
• Interview Letter of Intent

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MSc Student Statistics

• MSc Student population
• Applications from 17 countries
• Enrollment from 9 countries
• Average age 29.8
• Average GMAT 607
• Average work experience 6.1 years

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The Bottom Line...

• Key Career Life Move
• Opportunity to grow both professionally and
  personally
• Enhancement of key management and entrepreneurial
  skills
• Excellent networking opportunities due to
  industry participation
• Fast track towards corporate career progress
  and/or business development

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Contact Us

• MSc in IT Management
• Graduate School of Business
• Central European University
• Nádor utca 21, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
• www.gsb.ceu.hu
• diegoj_at_gsb.ceu.hu
• Phone [phone] ext. 2079

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Next MBA Programs

• Thank You
• for Participating Today!

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Central European University

• Masters and Doctoral degree programs
• business studies, humanities, social sciences
• 1,700 students (representing more than 50
  countries, 500 employees)
• Downtown campus, modern facilities (comp. labs,
  library, conf. center, dorm., auditoriums etc.)
• Top class permanent and visiting international
  faculty
• Recognized as top quality graduate University in
  the region (lt25 admission rate)
• Its the only American University in the region
• Univ. perception allows for good visa granting
  chances

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Top International Faculty...
Paul Marer PhD Wharton Andreas Antonopoulos
PhD UCL, MBA GSB Paul Cheng MBA MIT Charles
Mayer PhD Michigan Gyorgy Bogel PhD HAS Graham
Peace PhD Pittsburgh Ray Small MBA
Columbia Ivan Mayor PhD HAS Tom McDaniel MBA
NYU Laszlo Turmezey MSc TUB
Optimal Academia - Industry split
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How We Will Deliver This

• International, top-notch faculty
• Solid industry links and Executive participation
• Selective admissions criteria
• Participative and interactive environment
• Focused intense program, carefully designed
  content
• Case work, project work
• Innovative teaching tools
• in-company internships
• student managed funds
• senior industry executive round table meetings
• venture capitalist monitoring
• inter-campus exchanges