HHL – Leipzig Graduate School of Management Studying at one of Germany’s leading business schools

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HHL Leipzig Graduate School of
ManagementStudying at one of Germanys leading
business schools
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HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
Studying at one of Germanys leading business
schools
Agenda
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HHL is built up around a set of core values which
are summarized in our Mission Statement
Mission Statement
We educate effective and responsible business
leaders through excellence in teaching, research
and practice.
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HHL invented Business School education in
Germany and today is one of the leading
Universities in this field
Overview HHL history and future
Re-founded in 1992 as the first private
university in the former Eastern part of Germany,
on the initiative of the Leipzig Chamber of
Industry and Commerce In April 2004 accredited
by AACSB International as first private business
school in Germany Frequently ranked among the
best business schools in Germany
Founded in 1898 as the first business
school in Germany Alma Mater of Professor Eugen
Schmalenbach, father of Business Administration
as academic subject 25 of all professors of
Business Administration (in German speaking
countries) have their roots at HHL
Significant growth in faculty and
students Clear teaching profile and research
visibility on an international scale Leadinginst
itutionfor businessstudies andexecutiveeducati
on
YESTERDAY Cradle of business administration
TODAY One of the leading business schools in
Germany
TOMORROW Within the TOP 10 of the European
business schools
TOMORROW Within the league of the top European
business schools
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HHL offers four distinct study programs, tailored
to different needs
Overview
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HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
Studying at one of Germanys leading business
schools.
Agenda
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At HHL, you will find excellent study conditions
in a vibrant environment
Why HHL?
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HHL is consistently ranked among the top
universities in business school rankings
No. 36 worldwide HHL has successfully
strengthened its position among the top MBA
programs in the world. In its most prestigious
ranking in Latin-America, the business magazine
AméricaEconomía puts HHL in 36th position - a
leap of 10 places compared to the 2009 ranking.
(AméricaEconomía, June 2010)
No. 1 in Germany No. 34 in Europe Financial
Times has ranked HHLs full-time MBA Program No.
1 in Germany and No. 34 in Europe. (Financial
Times European Business Schools Ranking 2009)
No. 1 in Germany The most satisfied students in
Germany study at HHL. (Universum Student Survey
2010)
No. 1 in Germany Students vote HHL is Germanys
favorite business school. (trendence Institute
2010)
No. 3 in Germany No. 38 worldwide Financial
Times has ranked HHLs full-time M.Sc. Program as
No.3 in Germany and No.38 worldwide. (Financial
Times Masters in Management 2010 Ranking)
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HHL was the first private business school in
Germany that got an accreditation by AACSB
AACSB accreditation history
In 2004, HHLs commitment to quality and
continuous improvement was confirmed when it
received the prestigious accreditation by AACSB
International, the top accrediting agency for
business schools worldwide. The maintenance of
accreditation for a further five years was
granted in April 2009. Today, only six
universities in Germany are AACSB-accredited.
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Study programs at HHL focus on General Management
and combine academic rigour with
practice-orientation
Program elements
International guest lecturers
Highly international student body
General Management education and research on
highest academic standards
Emphasis on social competence, teamwork and
communication skills
Leading speakers from different industries
Small groups ensure close contact between
students and lecturers
Strong connection between theory practice
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A diverse and experienced faculty is the
cornerstone for an excellent General Management
education
HHL full-time faculty
Professor Dr. Iris Hausladen
Professor Dr. Andreas Pinkwart (Dean)
Professor Dr. Henning Zülch
IT-based Logistics
Inovation Management and Entrepre-neurship
Professor Dr. Andreas Suchanek
Economic and Business Ethics
Accounting and Auditing
General Management education and research on
highest academic standards
Micro-economics
Financial Management
Professor Dr. Arnis Vilks
Professor Dr. Bernhard Schwetzler
Strategic Management and Organization
Macro-economics
Professor Dr. Wilhelm Althammer
Professor Dr. Torsten Wulf
Marketing Management
International Entrepre-neurship Program
Economics and Infomation systems
Professor Dr. Manfred Kirchgeorg
Dr. Stephan Stubner
Professor Dr. Kathrin Möslein
Professor Piero La Mura, Ph.D.
Professor Dr. Ralf Reichwald
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HHL is an institution that shares some of my
core values as a scholar. It builds the
connection between academic scholarship,
theoretical development, and real world practice.
That is one of the hallmarks of a business
school.
Prof. Michael E. Porter, PhD Bishop William
Lawrence University Professor, Harvard Business
School Honorary Doctor of HHL
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HHL students also engage in many different
extracurricular activities
Student initiatives
European Ivy league Students Golf Trophy
FAUST/Kulturkreis
Sport
Culture
Energy Club Business Students Without Borders
Business
Society
Accelerate_at_hhl HHL Women The Business
Network The Negotiation Challenge
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With a faculty-to-student ratio of 15, HHL
students have the benefit of individual attention
Personal touch of HHL
At HHL you are not just a number, but professors
know you by name. And the special commitment of
the faculty and staff members at HHL, the open
door policy and the speed in answering questions
is truly impressive.
Jonathan Cordero HHL student, M.Sc. class of 2012
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HHL students can also experience international
challenges at one of our over 100 partner
universities
Partner Universities
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Besides the study program, you will be supported
by a dedicated Career Office while at HHL
Career support at HHL
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100 of HHLs students secured a job within 3
months after their graduation M.Sc. class 2009
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Most HHL graduates continue their career in
Consulting, Industry or Banking
Employer industries
Industry 57,9 Consulting 26,3 University,
Postgraduate Studies 10,5 Start-up, Family
Business 5,3

MBA (2008)

Consulting 47,1 Industry 26,7 Banking 17,6
Start-up, Family Business 11,8 Postgraduate
Studies 11,8
M.Sc. (2009)
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Roland Berger regularly and successfully
recruits HHL graduates. Not without reason HHL
is among the leading business schools in Germany.
It is impressive that HHL was able to build this
reputation within a remarkably short time, since
its refoundation in 1992.
Prof. Dr. Burkhard Schwenker, Chairman of the
Supervisory Board, Roland Berger Strategy
Consultants
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HHL graduates can expect higher starting salaries
Salary benefit of HHL education

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Note Annual starting salary of business
graduates in Germany 2008 source
www.alma-mater.de, HHL survey 2009 among M.Sc.
alumni
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HHL alumni regularely pursue rewarding careers
Alumni in corporations (excerpt)
Regional Business Unit Head OSRAM
Senior Manager PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP
Senior Director MA, Manager Infineon
Manager Konzernstrategie EnBW
Area Manager Europe Merck Consumer Health Care
Director McKinsey and Company
Professor WHU
Principal The Boston Consulting Group GmbH
Group Marketing Manager Bayer Health Care
Director Retail,Franchise, vertical
Wholesale Tom Tailer
Senior Executive MA, Commerzbank AG
Regional Manager DACH Nordics Google
Vice President Morgan Stanley
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With over 100 start-ups from alumni, HHL is one
of the most entrepreneurial business schools in
Germany
Alumni in start-ups (excerpt)
IT-Consultancy
Placement of interim managers
Travel platform
Specialist for Online-Merchandising
Development and production of solar modules
Health platform
Online Optician
Online-Ticketing
Storage system for pharmaceutical products
Price comparison plattform
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Living in Leipzig has many major benefits for
students for professional and personal life
The New York Times has ranked Leipzig as No.
10 within the 31 places to go to in 2010.
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Leipzig is a cosmopolitan city that is alive and
waiting to be explored
Approx. 520,000 residents
Approx. 40,000 students
Over 50 museums and galleries
Many bars, restaurants and night clubs
Average cost of housing EUR 200 - 250 per month
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HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
Studying at one of Germanys leading business
schools
Agenda
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The Program Master of Management Science (M.Sc.)
deepens your management know-how and fosters your
leadership skills
Program overview M.Sc. (full-time)
Duration 18 months, including a mandatory term
abroad, Options 21 / 24 months including 1 /
2 internships
Focus Business study with elective modules
Lecture format Full-time study
Language of instructions English
Teaching methods Lectures, cases, group work,
simulations
Current participants 40 (age Ø 23 years)
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The full-time M.Sc. Program consists of three
major parts
MASTER THESIS
Students have to choose 4 out of 8 electives
INTERGRATED MANAGEMENT
ECONOMICS
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
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Within the M.Sc. Program we offer three different
study lengths
Schedule M.Sc. (full-time)
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Everybody needs to pass a rigorous selection
process before being admitted to HHL
Admission Criteria M.Sc. (full-time)
Bachelor degree in Business Administration or
Economics
Excellent English skills (TOEFL)
Practical experience (at least three months)
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)
HHL admission test on campus
Application deadline June Program start
September
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The part-time M.Sc. program is designed for
Bachelor graduates who want to earn an M.Sc.
degree while working
Overview M.Sc. (part-time)
Duration 24 months
Focus General Management
Lecture format Friday - Saturday (every
other weekend) Residential week in January
Language of instructions English
Teaching methods Lectures, cases, group work,
simulations
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The part-time M.Sc. Program consists of four
major parts
MASTER THESIS
Students have to choose 5 out of 6 electives
INTERGRATED MANAGEMENT
ECONOMICS
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
PRE-MODULE Project Management, Introduction to
Management and Economics (compulsory for
applicants who do not fulfill the requirement of
210 credits)
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Everybody needs to pass a rigorous selection
process before being admitted to HHL
Admission Criteria M.Sc. (part-time)
Bachelor degree in Business Administration or
Economics
Excellent English skills (TOEFL)
Practical experience (at least three months)
GMAT / alternatively HHL entry test
Two letters of recommendation from a mentor,
professor or employer
Application deadline November Program start
January
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The full-time MBA Program is tailored to the
needs of non-business bachelors
Overview MBA (full-time)
Duration 12 - 18 months
Focus General Management
Lecture format Full-time study
Language of instructions English
Teaching methods Lectures, cases, group work,
projects, simulations
Current participants 30 (work experience Ø 5.5
years, age Ø 29 years, 60-70 international
students))
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HHLs MBA Program offers an integrated management
approach to develop students leadership skills
Theoretical- or empirical- based thesis
MASTER THESIS
Interdisciplinary modules to deepen and widen the
knowledge
MANAGING INVESTORS
MANAGING CUSTOMERS EMPLOYEES PROCESSES
MANAGING NEW VENTURES GROWTH
MANAGING SOCIETY
MANAGING PROJECTS
INTER- NATIONAL EXPERIENCE
ADVANCED GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Introductions of basic management concepts and
functions
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Everybody needs to pass a rigorous selection
process before being admitted to HHL
Admission Criteria MBA (full-time)
First degree in Business and non-business related
studies
Excellent English skills (TOEFL or Interview)
Practical experience (at least 2 years)
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)
Two letters of recommendation from a mentor,
professor or employer
Application deadline June Program start
September
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HHLs part-time MBA curriculum is structured into
three major parts
Combining personal managerial experience with
lessons learnt.
MASTER THESIS
Interdisciplinary modules to deepen and widen the
knowledge
Introductions of basic management concepts and
functions
BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGES
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HHLs part-time MBA Program is designed for
mid-career professionals seeking to enhance their
qualifications while working
Overview MBA (part-time)
Duration 24 months
Focus General Management
Lecture format Friday 4.30 p.m. 8.30
p.m. Saturday 8.30 a.m. 4.30 p.m. (every
other weekend)
Teaching methods Lectures, cases, group work,
simulations, Global Immersion Trip
Current participants 34 (work experience Ø 8
years, age Ø 34 years, 25 international
students)
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Everybody needs to pass a rigorous selection
process before being admitted to HHL
Admission Criteria MBA (part-time)
First degree in Business and non-business related
studies
Excellent English skills (TOEFL or Interview)
Practical experience (at least three years)
GMAT / alternatively HHL entry test
Recommendation from a mentor, professor or
employer
Application deadline November Program start
January
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Structure of the Doctoral Program
3 years, 180 ECTS credits Acceptance and Defence
of Thesis required.
Winter/Spring
Fall

• Electives, e.g.
• Multivariate Analysis
• Methods of Management Research
• Econometrics

• Economic Analysis and Policy
• Philosophical Underpinnings of Management
  Research

Summer
Current topics in management research
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Admission criteria for the Doctoral Program
Above average master-level degree in Management
or Economics
Personal interview with a professor and
acceptance of research proposal
Application deadline Rolling admission Program
start January each year
Excellent English skills (TOEFL or Interview)
GMAT or GRE
Recommendation from a mentor, professor or
employer

Tuition fee 15,000
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As subsidiary of HHL, HHL Executive offers
further education for companies and Executives
Examples
Topics
Fields of Compentence of HHL
Soft Skills
Company Related Programs

• General Management Program
• Senior Management Program

Strategy and Organization
Communication
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Team Management
Marketing
Leadership

• Financial Management
• Seminar Strategic Corporate Leadership

Company Related Seminars
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Self Management

Financial Management
Crisis Management
Accounting and Controlling
Negotiation
Open Programs and Seminars

• General Management Program for Young Managers
• Seminar Logistics

Economics

Sustainability Ethics
Professors of HHL Executive
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HHL-Executive responsible for HHLs
participation in the EuroMBA

• EuroMBA online MBA program with residential
  weeks
• Consortium of six leading European business
  schools
• Class Profile average age 37 Nationalities
  26 a work experience 10 years

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To study at HHL you do not need to be rich just
good and with the right fit
Financing options

• HHL Scholarship for Effective and Responsible
  Leadership
• HHL Young Leader Scholarship
• HHL Future Entrepreneur Scholarship
• DAAD scholarships
• Private foundations
• Criteria
• Excellent academic performance
• High GMAT score (at least 650)
• Essay on a specific topic
• Further information www.hhl.de/scholarships

• CareerConcept AG
• Deutsche Bank student loan
• DKB
• Festo Education Fund
• KfW student loan
• Sparkasse Leipzig
• German BaföG
• U.S. Department of Education

Scholarships
Education funds / loans
Tax benefit For German tax payers, all costs
(including travel and accommodation) are tax
deductable as anticipated professional expenses!
Note The allocation of scholarships are based on
applicants overall application and the GMAT
score.
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My decision to study at HHL has payed off from
the very first day. I have always regarded the
tuition fees as an investment in my education and
financed them with a loan from Sparkasse Leipzig.
After starting to work at The Boston Consulting
Group (BCG), I could repay my loan within two
years."
Dirk Graber HHL alumnus, founder MisterSpex.de
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HHL is your path to success.
Admission process for exchange students

• Nomination by home university
• Apply online at http//study.hhl.de
• Wait for the Letter of Acceptance
• Apply for a Visa (if requested)

Welcome to HHL Leipzig Graduate School of
Management!
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Any further questions? Contact us!www.hhl.de/int
ernational
Contact for Exchange Students
Sophie Schnick 49 341 9851-709 sophie.schnick_at_hhl
.de
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HHL is recognized as leading business school in
the national and international press
Neue Kooperation von HHL, Audencia und MIP
paneuropäischer Zugang für künftige Manager 06.
Februar 2009
Today it is considered to be one of the
countrys leading business schools 21. April 2008
Exzellente Weiterbildung für Manager und die
Entwicklung von Gründungsprojekten 14. März 2009
Talentschmiede Internationale Business School
in Deutschland 07. März 2009
Neue Kooperation von HHL, Audencia und MIP
paneuropäischer Zugang für künftige Manager 06.
Februar 2009
Die beste Möglichkeit, innerhalb Deutschlands
Wirtschaftswissenschaften zu studieren 31.
Januar 2009
HHL, the oldest business school in Germany, has
an international intake of 70 for its full-time
MBA course 14. Juni 2007
Best of MBA 26. März 2009
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The MBA class represents a very international mix
of outstanding individuals.International
Background M11

Southkorea
Usbekistan
USA
Spain
Germany
Israel
China
Mexico
Honduras
Guatemala
India
Approx. 70 international students representing
10 countries

India