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WHU Otto Beisheim

School of Management
at a Glance
WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management is an
internationally oriented and privately financed business
school based in Vallendar and Dsseldorf. Founded in
1984, WHU is now one of the most renowned German
business schools with an exceptional national and
international reputation. WHU stands for Excellence
in Management Education and pursues this goal in its
three core areas of activity: Degree Programs, Research,
and Executive Education & Corporate Connections in the
field of general management. This excellent standard has
been certified by accreditations from AACSB, EFMD
(EQUIS), and FIBAA as well as through leading positions
in national and international rankings. In addition, WHU
is the only private business school in Germany that
is a member of the German Research Foundation (DFG).
WHU students profit from a large network of partner
universities, companies, and alumni.

WHU Programs at a Glance

Bachelor in International
Business Administration (BSc)
Master in Management (MSc)

Master in Finance (MSc)

Contents

Full-Time MBA

Part-Time MBA
03 Welcome to WHU
04 Why WHU Master in Management?


Your Program at a Glance
06

Your Program Structure

Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA

Doctoral Program (Dr. rer. pol.)

08 Your Curriculum
12

Your International Experience

Study Abroad & Double Degree Opportunities

14

Your Faculty

16

Career Center @ WHU Our Claim/Our Vision

17

In Praxi WHU Alumni Association

18

WHU Student Clubs & Campus Life

20 Your Application
21 Your Financing Opportunities
22

Your Way to Meet Us

Executive Education

Professor Dr. Markus Rudolf, Professor Dr. B. Burcin Yurtoglu

Welcome to WHU
Future managers with responsibility in business and society need management-specific competences as well as
sound theoretical knowledge. WHUs Master in Management Program offers you unique opportunities to deepen
your understanding of managerial and entrepreneurial practices and to sharpen your critical thinking and problemsolving skills.
Academic excellence, practical relevance, and an international perspective are key aspects of our Master in
Management Program. Our comprehensive, module-based curriculum will not only equip you with analytical tools
and essential management knowledge, but will also provide you with insight into corporate behavior and foster
your teamwork skills. During an integrated internship, you can apply your knowledge and competence in real
business situations. Whether you attend a capstone module abroad, spend a semester abroad, or even participate
in one of our exclusive double degree programs, many international opportunities are waiting for you.
At WHU, you will be a part of a collaborative and vibrant community of students. The distinctive WHU spirit can
be felt everywhere on campus, but it is especially nested in the intellectual, cultural, and social commitment of
our students. From business conferences to humanitarian aid projects, sports competitions to theater plays, the
wide range of extracurricular activities is essential to the lively atmosphere at WHU.
We invite you to learn more about the Master in Management on the following pages, including the challenging
curriculum, international opportunities, diverse classroom experiences, and renowned faculty of this outstanding
program.
We look forward to welcoming you to WHU.

Professor Dr. Markus Rudolf

Dean of WHU

Professor Dr. B. Burcin Yurtoglu

Academic Director of the
MSc Programs

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Why WHU Master in Management?

Your Program at a Glance

The WHU culture is founded on team leadership, partnership, and continuous innovation. We believe that, by creating both a challenging and supporting environment, we
give our students the space to develop their own potential whilst providing them with
the tools to become successful leaders. This philosophy is embraced and enhanced
within the Master in Management (MiM) Program. The program offers you unique
opportunities to develop expertise in all key areas of business administration, to gain
international and practical experience, thus preparing you for a career in international
management.
In the Master in Management Program
You Will Benefit from:

joining one of WHUs unique double degree programs,

provides valuable international experience.

Our Challenging yet Fast Program

The Master in Management allows you to graduate with
an MSc degree in 17 or 21 months, depending on the
chosen track. The comprehensive and challenging curriculum consists of a perfectly aligned set of modules
allowing you to customize your studies according to
your interests and goals. You may either specialize
to a certain degree in one of the six concentrations
offered or gain broad business knowledge by taking
courses across all concentrations. The compulsory
internship provides you with the opportunity to put
theory into practice. An integrated study abroad, either
within the scope of the capstone module abroad, a
semester abroad at a partner university, or even by

Our International and Supportive Study Environment

With its growing number of international students and
faculty, WHU offers a truly international study environment. From day one, you will experience the very
special and personal atmosphere at WHU and be part
of an international student community which forms
a network of friends and business contacts that often
lasts a lifetime.
For us, learning must be a quality experience. This is
ensured through our effective teaching concept with
small study groups, an excellent students-to-faculty
ratio, and state-of-the-art facilities.

OUR RANKING RESULTS

WHUs Master in Management Program is ranked
No. 1 in Germany and No. 8 worldwide; top results
in the categories Placement success rank and
Weighted salary.
Financial Times Master in Management Ranking 2015

WHU is one of the few private business schools

ranked among research-oriented business schools
in Germany, Austria, and the German-speaking
Switzerland, having about 30% of its full-time pro
fessors featured in this ranking.
Handelsblatt Ranking of Business Administration
The top 250 faculty 2012

WHU is the No.1 in Germany and No. 20 in Europe in

the list of the top 75 European business schools.
Financial Times European Business School Ranking 2011

WHU is top-rated by HR managers; the school ranks

5th in Germany in the field of business administration.
WirtschaftsWoche Recruiters University Ranking 2013

WHU ranks in the top tier on the main indicators.

The overall study situation, teacher support, job
market preparation, and support for stays abroad
are rated as outstanding.
CHE University Ranking 2011/2012

What we appreciate about WHU graduates is their

excellent professional and personal qualifications as
well as their independent style and entrepreneurial
thinking and acting. This management school educates in a unique, holistic manner and thats what
we need to create successful companies.
Kasper Rorsted
CEO Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Our Unique Global Network

WHU has established a unique network of currently
195 partner universities and more than 150 partner
companies around the world. No other German univer
sity-level institution offers so many high-quality partnerships. This cooperation network forms the basis for
the study abroad as well as the internship within the
framework of the Master in Management Program. On
top of that, WHUs Alumni Association In Praxi and
the schools own Career Center form an exceptional
network of career support.

Our Reputation and Accreditations

WHUs excellent standards in management education
have been validated by accreditations from AACSB,
EQUIS, and FIBAA. Additionally, WHU is the only
private business school in Germany which is a member of the German Research Foundation (DFG).
WHU is repeatedly ranked as one of the leading institutions in the relevant national and international business
school rankings. In 2015, the Financial Times ranked
our Master in Management as best master program
offered by a German business school, and placed it
8th worldwide.

There are so many interesting courses in the MSc Program that it is really hard to
decide which ones to choose. The classes are academically challenging but you also
get to apply your knowledge in many case studies. Additionally, the broad range of
extracurricular activities and WHUs excellent network provide you with almost infinite
opportunities for your personal and professional development. But for me, WHU is far
more than this the spirit and sense of community on campus is unique. Coming
to Vallendar really feels like coming home!
Katharina Wagner, WHU MSc 2014

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Your Program Structure

The WHU Master in Management is designed for recent graduates with an excellent
first academic degree in a business-related field of study. This full-time, English language program builds on existing business fundamentals and helps you to develop
expertise in all areas of business administration. In as little as 17 or 21 months you will
gain an in-depth theoretical understanding and acquire specialized skills essential
for your success in business. You will apply your knowledge and competence to
real business situations during the internship.You will also gain a thorough perspective on international business through the integrated study abroad time. Upon completion of the program, you will be perfectly prepared for international careers and
ready to enter high-quality doctoral and PhD programs.
The Master in Management Program starts in September each year with two study sections on the WHU
campus in Vallendar. You are required to complete
11 modules with each module corresponding to five
credits. You can choose between a Concentration
Track and a General Management Track. In the
Concentration Track you may focus on one academic
field by taking at least four modules out of one concentration. The rest of the modules can be taken out
of the remaining concentrations, with a maximum of
three modules which can be picked per concentration. In the General Management Track you must
select all eleven modules in such a way that a maximum of three modules are chosen out of each concentration and a minimum of one.

Three credits of the program are dedicated to the

general studies module. Together with the capstone
module, they provide the opportunity to integrate the
gained knowledge and to work on topics concerning
sustainability. At the end of study section II, you
will gain valuable work experience by completing a
minimum six-week internship.
With a 210 ECTS credit bachelors degree you are able
to join the 90 credit track and start your masters thesis
directly after the internship. With a 180 ECTS credit
bachelors degree your option is to enroll in the 120
credit track. It is in this track that you will spend an
exchange semester at one of WHUs partner universities around the world. Subsequently, you will start
your masters thesis.
Some of our Master in Management students may
join the double degree option. They will spend two
semesters abroad at selected partner universities and
earn a full second degree, usually an MBA degree,
in addition to the MSc degree from WHU.

Im originally from China where I graduated with a bachelors degree from

Hunan Agriculture University. I got to know WHU for the first time at an
information session. Here, I had the opportunity to get first-hand information about the program from current students and also had the chance
to talk to a professor in person. I decided to choose the Master in Management Program at WHU due to the numerous opportunities it offers to me:
An excellent education at one of the leading European business schools,
extensive international experience, and access to an impressive network of
passionate students. Today, I can honestly say, I will never ever regret being
a WHU-ler.
Cheng Zeng
WHU MSc 2014

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Master in Management
Study
Section

I/II

September

MiM 120Cr Track

MiM 90Cr Track

October
November

11 Modules out of 6 Concentrations 55Cr

December
January

1 General Studies Module 3Cr

February
March

1 Capstone Module 2Cr

1 Capstone Module Abroad 2Cr

April
May
June

Internship 5Cr

July
Summer Break

August
Study
Section

III/IV

September

Study Abroad 30Cr

Masters Thesis 25Cr

October
November
December
January
February

Masters Thesis 25Cr

March
April
May
Optional: Double Degree

Concentrations at WHU:
Accounting

Marketing & Sales

Economics

Strategy

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Supply Chain Management

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Your Curriculum

Concentrations
The broad and perfectly aligned set of modules across the six concentrations at WHU forms the core of the
Master in Management curriculum. Concentrations are offered in all key business areas. Each concentration
provides a comprehensive and detailed perspective on its discipline.

Accounting & Financial Management

Accounting and Financial Management are the backbone
of management and the language of business. Specializing in this area will equip you with critical skills relevant
for a broad range of potential career paths. You will
acquire advanced knowledge in Financial Accounting,
Management Accounting and Control, as well as Cor
porate Taxation. More specifically, you can either focus
on Financial Accounting or select a broader set of
classes covering all relevant aspects of Accounting and
Financial Management as an optimal foundation for a
career in the Corporate Finance Function. The concentration addresses the significant transformation in the
role of the CFO to strategic counterpart of the CEO, and
last but not least the excellent career prospects that
await managers in the area of accounting and controlling.
Modules:
International Financial Reporting I
International Financial Reporting II
Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
Advanced Management Accounting and Control
Accounting for Financial Instruments
and M&A Transactions
International Tax Strategy

Economics & Financial Markets

The Economics & Financial Markets concentration
deepens students understanding of the functioning of
markets. In particular, it focuses on strategic behavior
of firms, competition and regulation policies, the role
and functioning of financial markets, business implications of globalization, and the role of developing and
emerging economies. Thus, the concentration incorporates invaluable concepts which provide a solid foun
dation for the structured analysis of real and financial
markets. This is particularly useful for business strategists and financial analysts because it structures the
process of decision-making. Furthermore, studying
economics complements the knowledge acquired in
various concepts of business administration since
managers need to understand the system their company
belongs to.
Modules:
Strategic Competition
Competition and Regulation
Economics of Financial Markets
Exchange Rates and International Finance
Developing Economies in Global Economic Affairs
Capital Market Theory

WHU graduates are perfect young professionals.

They not only have a substantiated academic
background, but also possess intercultural and
language skills the optimal preparation for an
international career.
Prof. Dr. Paul Achleitner
Chairman of the Supervisory Board,
Deutsche Bank AG

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Innovation is the key for any organization to achieve a
sustainable competitive advantage and hence superior
financial performance. This concentration provides
students with the required skill set to create economic
value through innovation in established organizations or
in start-up firms. It focuses on strategic, organizational,
legal, procedural, and global aspects of managing product, process, service, and business model innovations
and to successfully start and grow a new business. The
concentration has a strong focus on leadership capabilities, which are required for managers in established
organizations and entrepreneurs in start-up firms to fully
leverage the impact of innovation on business performance.
Modules:
Strategic Innovation Management
Strategic Intellectual Property Management
New Product Development
Corporate Entrepreneurship
Advanced Entrepreneurial Finance & Marketing
PREPARE! The Entrepreneurs Academy
Marketing & Sales
Marketing contains the word market. Markets are not
abstract curves in a diagram they are made by people.
The entire economy is based on simple acts of one
person buying and another person selling. Marketing &
Sales is a fascinating discipline that combines business
administration, psychology, and economics.

The essence of business is to connect with customers,

to create value for customers, and to claim value from
customers. While several functions of the firm create
value for customers, Marketing & Sales are the key functions that connect with customers and claim value from
the customers. This makes Marketing & Sales knowledge
the key to any business success and any business career.
The WHU Marketing & Sales faculty is committed to our
students fitness for business, not only for administration.
Compared with other curricula, ours offers three key
benefits: 1) relevant, up-to-date content and case
examples; 2) experiential, active learning methods; 3) a
choice of courses for pricing and sales; two key marketing instruments that are often neglected in other Master
of Science programs. Through our high conceptual and
methodological standards, studying Marketing & Sales
at the WHU is also an excellent preparation for a later
Ph.D. The following modules are offered:
Modules:
Relationship and Services Marketing
Pricing: Negotiation, Calculation & Strategy
The Product Managers Interfaces & Tools
Professional Selling & Key Account Management
Building a High-Performance Sales Force
Leveraging Online & Offline Sales Channels

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Strategy
Leaders need to guide their companies, especially in
turbulent times as nowadays. To decide where to take
a company is not easy. Neither is organizing it so that
you can put the strategy in place. To make a responsible
decision one needs to be able to analyze where the
company is actually located in relation to its customers
and competitors, what its strengths and weaknesses are,
and how to build a sustainable competitive advantage
from there. Furthermore, leaders guiding these crucial
decisions need to be able to understand the complex
environment they are navigating, the changing institutional environment, as well as changing resource constraints and public opinion in various countries. The
concentration Strategy provides profound insight into
strategic management of companies, corporations and
hidden champions alike.
Modules:
Corporate Strategies in Multinational Enterprises
Global Business Strategies and Emerging Markets
Strategy Processes and Top Management Teams
Strategy Implementation
Institutions and the Global Changing Landscape

Supply Chain Management

Operational decisions impact the firms responsiveness
to customers, overall risk exposure and long-term
competitiveness. Today, competitive advantage is
frequently created in the supply chain rather than by
the individual firm. Thus, a perspective which encompasses raw material suppliers through end customers
is of primary importance. Sustainability concerns
mandate a cradle-to-cradle approach to supply, operations, and distribution management, enabling recycling
and remanufacturing and hence greener products.
You will study advanced concepts for management
quality, global procurement, supply chain coordination,
and collaboration. Logistics strategies to respond to
increasing levels of volatility and complexity are presented. You will be furthermore exposed to quantitative
tools for supply risk management and decision-making
under uncertainty.
This concentration will enable you to develop expertise
in collaborative value creation and management for
sustainability.
Modules:
Industrial Excellence
Service Excellence
Designing and Managing the Global Supply Chain
Advanced Supply Management
Operations Strategy and Sustainability
Transportation Management

With its tradition to provide students with necessary

management theory, as well as essential personal
skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and
teamwork competencies, WHU offers one of the most
complete educational experiences available. Its an
outstanding opportunity for young talented people,
with both potential and ambition, to become successful and responsible business leaders.
Stephan Gemkow
CEO of Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH

POOL MODULES

Pool modules complement the concentration modules. The pool comprises modules on specialized business fields such as Family Business
Management. It also includes selected modules out of the Master in
Finance Program such as Advanced Corporate Finance and Investment
Banking and M&A.

General Studies &

Capstone Module

Three credits of the Master Program are dedicated to the general studies
module. This module covers topics concerning sustainability in all its facets.
Together with the capstone module it provides the opportunity to integrate
the gained knowledge.
The international capstone module for students of the 90 credit track consists
of customized lectures on chosen topics as well as company visits. It
implies a trip to one of the business metropolises in America, Asia, or
Europe. Accompanied by faculty members, students will take advantage of
cross-cultural learning experiences through tailor-made lectures combined
with local company visits. In the national capstone module for students
of the 120 credit track, the students will have several workshops together
with company representatives to work on problem solutions of real life
cases concerning sustainability.

Internship

Practical relevance and exposure to the real business world are key strengths
of the Master in Management Program. Students are required to complete
a minimum six-week internship allowing them to apply and extend the knowledge gained during their studies. WHUs Career Center conducts many
career activities for participants of all programs such as career events and
company presentations. These are quite often the basis for an interview
invitation from the respective companies.

Study Abroad

International experience is an important element of integrated management training at WHU. Students in the 120 credit track will spend one
semester abroad at one of WHUs 195 partner universities around the
world. During this study abroad, students are enrolled in the Master or
MBA program at the chosen partner university.

Masters Thesis

The masters thesis concludes the studies providing students with the
opportunity to demonstrate and apply the theory and knowledge they have
gained. Throughout the thesis, students will be supervised by a WHU
faculty member. Students may also write their thesis in collaboration with
a company.

Please note: Modules may be subject to change.

Learn more about the MiMs curriculum: www.whu.edu/mim/curriculum/

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Your International Experience

Study Abroad & Double Degree Opportunities

International experience is a crucial element of integrated

management training at WHU because students are
able to benefit from a wider range of teaching methods,
cultures, and customs. The Master in Management
Program offers many international opportunities, such
as the capstone module abroad, the semester abroad
at one of WHUs partner universities, or the exclusive
double degree programs.

Study Abroad
Our students have access to a unique partnership
network of currently 195 partner universities all over
the world.

No other university-level institution in Germany offers

so many active and high-quality partnerships. We place
particular emphasis on quality when selecting our
partner universities. We are proud to be working with
half of the 30 top business schools in the USA on the
basis of an exclusive co-operative arrangement.
In the 120 credit track, you will spend one semester
abroad during study section III. You will be enrolled in
the Master or MBA program at our partner universities.
The International Relations Office offers intensive,
personalized support to make your time abroad a unique
experience.
An overview of WHUs partner universities worldwide
can be found in a separate brochure or by visiting
www.whu.edu/partneruniversities

The best thing about my semester at National University of Singapore

(NUS) was working with an international and truly diverse group of other
Master and MBA students. Not only was it a constant learning experience
and great fun, but it also provided me with a network in one of the most
exciting regions of the world.
Christian Kaller
WHU MSc 2013

Left to right: ESADE Business School, Barcelona

New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York (Source: wikimedia.org, Author: Pundit )
Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen

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The double degree programs are a special feature at

WHU. Within the context of our Master of Science
Programs, a significant number of students will get
the opportunity to participate in the double degree
program at WHU.
You can earn a full degree from the partner university in
addition to the MSc degree from WHU after completing
only one additional semester abroad.
WHUs double degree partner universities include:
University of Western Australia, Australia
University of Alberta, Canada
York University, Canada
PUC, Chile

Peking University, China

INCAE, Costa Rica
Lancaster University Management School,
United Kingdom
cole de Management de Lyon, France
Keio University, Japan
University of Texas at Austin, United States
University of San Diego, United States
Tulane University, United States
Emory University, United States
The double degree program will involve additional
costs depending on the partner universities tuition
fees. Support with scholarship applications for the
study abroad section and the double degree programs
will be provided.

The double degree program offers a thorough perspective on international business

and highlights cultural differences in corporations around the world. Having studied in
Germany, the U.S., and Brazil as well as having gained hands-on consulting experience
in China and Argentina in the course of two years, I can honestly say that the conjoint
education of USD and WHU offers a unique opportunity to acquire capabilities and
knowledge on how to succeed in international management and has left me well pre
pared for a career in international business. I wholeheartedly recommend this program
to anyone who wants to look over the rim of the tea cup.
Laura Mayer de Groot, Senior Consultant, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants
Double Degree Graduate, WHU MSc 2010, USD University of San Diego, MBA 2010

Left to right: The University of Western Australia, Business School, Perth

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) School of Business and Management, Hong Kong
University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, Austin

Professor Ove Jensen

Your Faculty
Our faculty includes renowned researchers and experts in their disciplines who are dedicated
to your education and success. The fact that WHU is the only private business school in
Germany which is a member of the German Research Foundation (DFG) demonstrates the
schools excellence in research. As a WHU student, you will also benefit from the facultys
business networks which build the basis for regular guest lectures by top international
speakers. This ensures that both theoretical knowledge as well as the latest managerial
practice is emphasized in the classroom.
Faculty Teaching in the Master in Management Program Include:
Malte Brettel
Professor of Entrepreneurship, WHU (part-time)

Igor Goncharov
Professor of Financial Accounting, WHU

Tim Oliver Brexendorf

Assistant Professor of Consumer Goods Marketing
and Head of the Henkel Center for Consumer Goods,
WHU

Walter Herzog
Professor of Marketing, WHU

James Gerard Conley

Clinical Professor of Technology at Kellogg School
of Management, Northwestern University, USA
Carolin Decker
Assistant Professor at the Center for Family Offices,
WHU

Christoph Hienerth
Professor of Entrepreneurship and
New Business Development, WHU
Arnd Huchzermeier
Professor of Production Management, WHU
Thomas Hutzschenreuter
Professor of Corporate Strategy and
Governance, WHU

Anna Dubiel
Roechling Assistant Professor of International
Innovation Management, WHU

Martin Jacob
Professor of Business Taxation, WHU

Holger Ernst
Professor of Technology and Innovation Management,
WHU

Ove Jensen
Professor of Sales Management and
Business-to-Business Marketing, WHU

Ralf Fendel
Professor of Monetary Economics, WHU

Peter-J. Jost
Professor of Organization Theory, WHU

Michael Frenkel
Professor of Macroeconomics and
International Economics and Dean, WHU

Ayse Karaevli
Professor of Organizational Change and Family Business,
WHU

WHU Learning Goals

Discipline-specific knowledge
and competence
Management-specific
skills
Understanding global
business environment
Teamwork and
responsibility
Critical thinking and
problem-solving skills
Managerial and
entrepreneurial practice
Left: Professor Lutz Kaufmann. Right: Professor Markus Rudolf

Lutz Kaufmann
Professor of International Business and
Supply Management, WHU
Rolf Langhammer
Professor of Economics, WHU
Edgar Lw
Partner and Head of Financial Accounting
Advisory Services at Ernst & Young
Miriam Mthel
Professor of Organizational Behavior, WHU
Sabine Rau
Professor of Family Business, WHU
Felix Reimann
Assistant Professor of International Business,
WHU

Utz Schffer
Professor of Management Accounting &
Control and Director of the Institute of Management
Accounting and Control (IMC), WHU
Harm Schtt
Assistant Professor of Financial Management, WHU
Thorsten Sellhorn
Professor of Accounting, WHU
Stefan Spinler
Professor of Logistics Management and
Director of the Khne Institute for Logistics
Management, WHU
Tillmann Wagner
Professor of Marketing, WHU

Markus Reisinger
Professor of Economics, WHU

Carl Marcus Wallenburg

Professor of Logistics and Services Management
and Director of the Khne Institute for Logistics
Management, WHU

Markus Rudolf
Professor of Finance and Associate Dean, WHU

Jrgen Weigand
Professor of Economics, WHU

Jan-Christoph Rlke
Assistant Professor of International Economics,
WHU

B. Burcin Yurtoglu
Professor of Corporate Finance, WHU

Discover more about the faculty teaching in the Master in Management Program: www.whu.edu/mim/faculty/

Career Center @ WHU

Our Claim/Our Vision
Career service, means for us, successfully operating between the enterprises, the
WHU, our alumni, and our students. By conducting numerous career activities for
students of all programs as well as the doctoral students and the MBA participants
we offer occupational orientation and an exciting platform for networking with company representatives and alumni. Annually, more than 50 companies are active at
WHU through corporate presentations, career fairs, and workshops among them
both long-term partners as well as new and interesting businesses.
The WHU has successfully been running its career
services since the graduation of the first students
of the diploma program in 1988. The WHUs Career
Center was among the winners of a national competition Career Service in Business Schools in 2007. In
the 2010, 2011 and 2013 Financial Times Masters in
Management Ranking, the WHU received a particularly
outstanding rating for its Career Center which took
1st place in its category on the grounds of data from
alumni.

Service Offerings for Students

We offer our students comprehensive opportunities
to plan their career from the beginning of their studies.
A broadly diversified choice of career activities accompanies them during their studies and offers numerous
networking opportunities with company representatives
and alumni. The Career Center offerings include the following activities:

Career counseling and career orientation

Company presentations: About 50 companies are
active on the WHU campus in Vallendar each year
through corporate presentations
Career events: Two recruiting fairs take place each
year (Master Your Career in February and the
Career Day in October)
Weekly newsletters inform students with information and news of our companies, alumni, and current
internship and job offers
Workshops and training for professional qualifications
WHU eProfiles/on campus Recruiting: eProfiles is
the online resume book of our graduates. We offer
access to this database to all WHU sponsors and this
is often the basis for on campus recruiting or interview invitations directly from the respective company
Alumni network: The Career Center maintains a close
relationship to the alumni who significantly support
on campus activities and also help in finding national
and international job/internship positions

We are convinced that an optimum care is possible

only by personal contact. With our Open Door Policy
we offer our students an easy and direct opportunity to
get in touch with us.
Learn more about WHUs outstanding Career Center
www.whu.edu/mim/career-center/

Kuehne + Nagel The Global Logistics Network

has a constant need of internationally educated and
entrepreneurial academic talents that can design,
implement and manage complex supply chain so
lutions for its demanding customers worldwide. The
proactive WHU career service is an excellent partner
in the supply of those rare talents.
Tobias Jerschke
President Kuehne + Nagel Sp.zo.o. Poznan (Poland)
WHU Diplom 1998

In Praxi WHU Alumni Association

WHU is unique, and so are its alumni. Founded by the first graduates in 1988,
In Praxi WHU Alumni Association is regarded among the best alumni associations
in the German-speaking region.

The alumni organization has more than 2,800 members,

historically, and still today more than 90% of all graduates become members of In Praxi. Approximately 25%
live outside Germany, though regular In Praxi meetings
take place all over Europe and beyond. More than
20 regional chapters help keep the community alive
and establish the global network of friends. Members
are provided with various services and what is also
very important, they keep in touch!.
In Praxi concentrates on the continuous support of WHU
and the current student body with both financial and
non-financial actions being equally important. The nonfinancial support and integration of WHU alumni was
awarded being best practice in the German-speaking
region. Being an alumnus of WHU means you will
profit at various levels.

A wide variety of services and events are organized

by the professional office team and by the associations
many voluntarily working members. These include:
Exclusive career services with a post-placement
program and an alumni career day
Established and frequently used member benefit
platform
Lifelong Learning Series with seminars on current
management and other popular topics
Participation in sports events and WHU conferences
Access to the exclusive myInPraxi web portal with
up-to-date contact details of all members
Member magazine Keep in Touch!
Read more about WHUs alumni association:
www.in-praxi.org

Right: In Praxi WHU Alumni Association currently has over 2,800 members who live and work in more than 65 countries. Around 90% of graduates become members
and subsequently In Praxi enjoys a unique pool of contacts and information networks that are supported by over 20 Regional Chapters worldwide.
Left: 25 Years In Praxi celebrates! Our Alumni have been celebrating their WHU past. Various afternoon events were organized by WHU to honor the occasion. Our
Alumni relived the WHU spirit the night before by partying into the small hours of the morning at Club Palais in Koblenz. In total, over 500 WHU Alumni celebrated
the 25th anniversary in September 2013.

WHU Student Clubs & Campus Life

Campus life at WHU offers many opportunities. Team spirit, problem-solving skills,
entrepreneurial thinking, and responsible leadership are fostered not only in the
classroom and academic work but also in the student clubs. These extracurricular
activities are essential to the lively atmosphere on the campus and one of the
most remarkable characteristics of WHU.

Whatever your interest, be it sports, music, art, humanitarian aid projects, theater, or renowned business
conferences WHUs student clubs and campus life
offers something for everyone and provides you with
the opportunity to form new friendships and network
with fellow students and alumni.

Here Are a Few Examples of

WHU Student Clubs:
WHU Campus for Finance (CFF)
WHU students guided by the WHU Chair of Finance
organize the Campus for Finance Conferences series.
The Campus for Finance New Years Conference
is one of the leading European conferences for the
international finance community. In order to foster a
sustaining network, WHU holds three conferences
every year. These include the Campus for Finance
New Years conference as well as the Campus for
Finance Research Conference in January and finally
the Campus for Finance Private Equity Conference
inApril. They bring together leading corporate representatives, Nobel laureates as well as top business
students from around the world, true to our lead vision
Uniting the World of Finance. Speakers of past
conferences include renowned academics like Prof.
John F. Nash, Jr. (Nobel Laureate 1994, Princeton

University), Prof. Finn E. Kydland (Nobel Laureate 2004,

University of California, Santa Barbara) and highranking politicians and corporate representatives such
as Jean-Claude Trichet, former President of the
European Central Bank, and Jrgen Fitschen, CEO
ofDeutsche Bank AG.
Further top-class congresses of WHUs successful
campus-for-series include the Campus for Controlling,
the Campus for Marketing, the Campus for Sales, the
Campus for Supply Chain Management, and the
Campus for Taxation.
IdeaLab! The Founders Conference
IdeaLab! is the biggest congress for prospective
founders and entrepreneurs in the German-speaking
world which is organized by students. Anyone who
is interested in founding a new start-up and has an
idea of a business model will have the opportunity
to get in contact with successful entrepreneurs and
renowned investors from the German and international
start-up scene.
The conference offers a platform for exhaustive
exchange of knowledge and ideas about successful entrepreneurship between founders, investors, and
students.

Organizing the Campus for Finance Conferences is

a unique experience, which highly enriches our
university life. We do not only complement our classroom experience but also have the great opportunity
to build a personal network through the close cooperation with alumni and the corporate world. Overall,
working in a young, dynamic, and motivated team is
definitely a lot of fun!
Patrick Tang
WHU MSc 2014

forumWHU
The forumWHU is dedicated to organizing and hosting an annual congress bringing together students and
decision makers from politics and business to discuss
about the challenges arising from the interplay between
business, politics, and society. Exciting panel discussions and workshops provide the opportunity to share
ideas and experiences on responsible business issues
and to establish contacts with other students as well as
representatives from government, business, and society.

Living in Vallendar and its Surroundings

Vallendar is situated in the heart of the famous Rhine
Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are excellent opportunities for you to explore the beautiful
surroundings of Vallendar. For example, you can take a
boat trip through the Rhine gorge with its castle-top
ped cliffs, or cycle through the Moselle valley, home to
some of Germanys best vineyards. There is a huge
selection of outdoor activities available throughout the
region.

WHU Euromasters
The international sports festival WHU Euromasters
has been organized by WHU students since 1997 and
has become the largest and most significant business
school sports event in Europe. More than 1,200 students from universities throughout Europe compete
against each other in various sports disciplines on the
first weekend of November each year. Beyond that,
Euromasters brings together students with international
companies and provides the possibility to explore career
opportunities in a thoroughly relaxed atmosphere.

Vallendar and the surrounding area offer excellent

housing opportunities, ranging from private apartments,
to halls of residence, right up to last-minute beds.
Most students choose to live near the campus, taking
advantage of the proximity to lecture rooms and the
opportunity to get together at any time.

Campus Life at WHU:

Although our students face a demanding study program, student life is by no means neglected. Campus
life at WHU is rich and vivid: from guest speakers to
business conferences, from concerts and plays to sports
tournaments, theres always something happening on
the campus.
As a WHU student, you will enjoy optimal conditions
for both study and work. We provide excellent facilities which in turn accomodate for the highest standards of teaching and learning. For leisure, the WHU
Gym offers the latest exercise equipment and technology as well as different courses including indoor
cycling, yoga, kickboxing, and many more.

WHU Spirit
The enthusiasm with which our students pursue common goals and make dreams and ideas a reality is
a manifestation of the WHU spirit. This unique atmosphere is highly valued by all groups within our university and goes far beyond your period of study. This can
be seen, for instance, in the commitment of the alumni
who maintain close links to their alma mater, supporting it with generous financial contributions and active
non-material support.

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Your Application
WHU is looking for students from around the world with high cognitive and personal
potential. For our MSc Programs we seek recent graduates with an above-average
track record in their academic education who show personal commitment and possess excellent English language skills. The ideal candidate should also have several
months of practical and international experience.
The Admission Requirements

The Application Process

A first academic degree from an accredited college,

university, or technical school in a business-related
field of study (equivalent to a Bachelors degree with at
least 180 ECTS credits)
Practical experience (five months of internship/s or
equivalent)
GMAT score of at least 600
TOEFL (min. score: 100 IBT) or IELTS (min. score: 7.0);
except for native English speakers or applicants who
have earned a first academic degree in English
International experience (study or internship abroad)
Completion of WHUs application forms
Successful completion of WHUs Admission Test

The application process is a chance to show us how

you think and what your goals are. Of course, it is also
an opportunity to find out more about us. We would
be delighted to answer any of your questions.
You can begin the application process by visiting our
website and applying online.
To apply, please use the following link
www.whu.edu/msc/applications/
Step 1: Start the Online Application
Complete the online application and the biographical
questionnaire and submit it together with the supporting documents. You will find detailed information
on how to apply, including the application itself, at
www.whu.edu/msc/applications/. We carefully review
complete applications and invite qualified candidates
to an admission test.
Step 2: Participate in the Admission Test
The Admission Test consists of two one-on-one
interviews; one of the interviews is combined with
a presentation on a self-chosen, management/
finance-related topic.
You have two options: You will either participate in
one of the On-Campus Admission Tests or, if you
live far away from Germany, attend one of our OffCampus Admission Tests via Skype.

The application process

STEP 1
To apply, please use the following link
www.whu.edu/msc/applications/
STEP 2

STEP 3

Upon review of your application, you may be invited to the Admission Test, consisting of two
one-on-one interviews. You will either participate in one of the On-Campus Admission Tests or
attend one of our Off-Campus Admission Tests via Skype.

The final decision will be communicated shortly after the admission test.

Your Financing Opportunities

Inability to pay the tuition fee has never prevented anyone from attending WHU. Our
school offers a series of financing options in order to ensure that everyone who has
successfully passed the admission process and obtains an offer is able to participate
in the WHU Master in Management Program.

Tuition Fees
The tuition fees for the Master in Management Program
are currently 19,200 (90 credit track) or 23,600
(120 credit track). These fees include the study costs
for the capstone module abroad in the 90 credit track
or the study abroad in the 120 credit track. For a double degree, an additional fee is charged depending on
the tuition fees of the respective partner university.

Some of our Financing Opportunities are:

Reduced Tuition Fees
Students with income and assets up to 7,670 above
the BAfG limit per year are eligible for reduced tuition.
The amount of the reduction per student is determined by
the number of eligible students who ask for a reduction.
WHU Brain Capital GmbH
In 2006, a new, innovative tuition financing concept
was introduced at WHU. Students participating in
these models do not pay any tuition fees during their
studies at WHU. However, they commit themselves to
make income-dependent payments upon completion
of their studies. The total amount of payments is linked
to the income earned. This payment constitutes 3.5 to
4.9% of the gross income for a period of ten years.
If in any year income falls below a level of 30,000,
the obligation to pay is ceased for that year (e.g. when
setting up a company, pursuing further studies, or
during a parental leave). 25% of the WHU student body
finance their tuition fees this way.

Loan Program of Sparkasse Koblenz

WHU has arranged a low-interest loan program with
Sparkasse Koblenz which is available for Germanspeaking WHU students without special collateral
requirements. The student agreement is adequate as
security for the bank.
The In Praxi Diversity Scholarship
In Praxi, the WHU Alumni Association has launched the
In Praxi Diversity Scholarship. Its purpose is to help
international applicants with both financial aid and nonmaterial support. The scholarships are granted under
several criteria, such as financial need, social and voluntary involvement, and practical experience.
Deutschlandstipendium
Within the framework of the German national scholarship program Deutschlandstipendium, WHU grants
every fall semester annual scholarships to particularly
talented and high-achieving students who have also distinguished themselves through outstanding commitment
to community and society. The scholarships are funded
by matching donations from the Federal Ministry of
Education & Research (BMBF) and from private donors
such as companies, foundations, and single individuals.
The scholarships amount to 300 per month each and
are initially granted for a period of twelve months with
the possibility of extension up to the end of the standard
period of study.
Other Scholarships
As a result of the selection process, WHU students
have a good chance of acceptance in a scholarship
program. Nearly 20% of WHU students are funded by
a grant or endowment (BSc and MSc Program). You
will find an overview of scholarships and funding opportunities here: www.whu.edu/mim/financial-aid/

I am very grateful to In Praxi WHU Alumni Association for the life-changing

opportunity to become a student of my dream university. From the very first day
at WHU I literally fell in love with the WHUs friendly community, inspiring professors, highly motivated students, and also supportive alumni. But I wouldnt have
been able to become a part of this without the In Praxi Diversity Scholarship.
Tetiana Dymytrashchuk, Ukraine
WHU MSc 2014

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Your Way to Meet Us

The best way to know what it is like to be Masters student at WHU is to experience
it. We regularly host information events on our campus, online, and in various cities
throughout Germany. In addition, our team attends student and career fairs around
the world.
Information Days

Personal Visits

Our Information Days are an excellent opportunity to

meet students, faculty, and the admissions team and to
experience the unique campus atmosphere at WHU.
Online, you can join one of our Virtual Information Days
offered several times a year.

You are welcome to make an individual appointment

to come to our campus in Vallendar. This personal
visit gives you the opportunity to meet current MSc
students, go on a guided campus tour, and have a
personal study advisory service with the MSc team. We
welcome personal visits throughout the year. Please
contact us for an appointment.

Information Sessions
You can meet us in a city near you at one of our Afterwork Information Sessions. At these events, you will
get a first-hand insight into the Masters programs and
expand your network with current students, alumni, and
staff from WHU, all in an informal and relaxed atmosphere.

Student & Career Fairs

The MSc team regularly participates in fairs held in
many cities around the world. We would be delighted
to meet you there and to answer all your questions
about studying at WHU. Please check our website to
see where we will be visiting this year.

Please visit www.whu.edu/msc/events/ for additional

information and registration for all events listed above.

Dsseldorf

Hamburg
520 km
London
656 km

Dsseldorf
148 km

A3

Berlin
595 km
Dreieck
Dernbach

Neuwied

Brussels
292 km

Frankfurt
120 km

Prague
640 km

Kreuz
Koblenz

Munich
494 km

Paris
543 km
Basel
490 km
Lyon
689 km

Milan
740 km

Koblenz

A 48

Frankfurt
A1

A 61

Wiesbaden

Mainz

How to Find Us?

By Plane
WHU can be reached from Frankfurt International, Cologne/
Bonn, and Frankfurt/Hahn Airports in about one hour.
By Car
Take the A 61 motorway. At junction Koblenz (Autobahnkreuz
Koblenz), take the A 48 motorway towards Koblenz.
If you are travelling via the A 3, exit at junction Dernbach
(Dernbacher Dreieck) towards Koblenz/Trier. Take the
Bendorf/Neuwied/Vallendar exit and follow the signs to
Vallendar. There is a public parking lot right next to WHU.
By Train
Take the Deutsche Bahn train to the main station in Koblenz.
Kevag bus line 8 and RMV bus line 318/319 (outside
the station) will take you to Vallendar. Depending on the train
timetable, it may be faster to travel to Montabaur by ICE train.

WHU Otto Beisheim

School of Management
MSc Office
Burgplatz 2
56179 Vallendar
Germany
Tel. +49 261 6509-520/523
E-mail: master@whu.edu
www.mim.whu.edu

WHU Otto Beisheim

School of Management
MSc Office
Burgplatz 2
56179 Vallendar
Germany
Tel. +49 261 6509-520/523
E-mail: master@whu.edu
www.mim.whu.edu

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