EFMD
Executive MBA 2013 – 14
International • Successful • Flexible
EFMD
BI NORWEGIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL
The BI Executive MBA programme offers two options adapted to your personal interests.
• EXECUTIVE MBA
An international programme which gives you an integrated view of all business areas in different cultures and prepares you to take on broader and more challenging leadership positions.
• EXECUTIVE MBA-SPECIALISATION IN ENERGY
A programme with a unique mix of general management and energy courses which gives you a greater understanding of the issues which are
currently at the top of the global political and
One programme - two options
Executive Master in Business Administration
The Executive MBA programme at BI Norwegian Business School will allow you to develop a toolkit that will help you
to make the best management decisions and significantly increase your value to your employer.
THE PROGRAMME WILL ENABLE YOU TO:
• replenish your management skills through general management
courses with a focus on economics, finance and strategic leadership
• understand international markets and business trends through international
courses provided by leading international business schools
• improve your skills in classes taught by senior faculty through case discussions
• develop leadership and management skills through the interaction with fellow
participants from diverse professional, personal and cultural backgrounds
International
BI Norwegian Business School’s Executive MBA programme has a global focus and brings together participants and faculty
with international experience. The Executive MBA includes international courses that give participants exposure to busi-
ness practices and trends in different environments. These courses will take you to Nanyang Business School in Singapore,
IE Business School in Madrid (Spain) and Haas School of Business, University of California at Berkeley in San Francisco
(USA) if you take the Executive MBA programme. If you choose the specialisation in Energy, the international modules
take place at BI in Stavanger (Norway), IFP School in Paris (France) and Haas School of Business, University of California
at Berkeley in San Francisco (USA).
The International background of the faculty and participants together with the international courses will give participants
first hand experience and understanding of how traditional business models are challenged by global trends.
“A lot of different people! It has been really nice to learn from different cultures, experiences and backgrounds.
That is definitely one of the benefits of this programme”.
J. Gruner (Norway) Netcom
“ The Singapore visit was kind of our eye opener to the Asian culture; how Asians think when they do business, and what Asians think about leadership. And Singapore is one of the major business hubs in Asia. It’s both Chinese and western at the same time”.
R. Vige (Norway) Pronova
“I think the level and quality of the professors in Berkeley was absolutely fantastic.
That module absolutely exceeded my expectations”.
S. de Jong (US) Lebara
Successful
An Executive MBA from BI Norwegian Business School will progress your career.
This is what our participants and their employers tell us. The Executive MBA participants are influential and experienced
professionals representing a broad range of industries. The programme offers extensive networking opportunities with
your fellow EMBA students and, after your graduation, with more than 55,000 BI alumni in over 80 countries.
EMBA participants are selected on the basis of their motivation and potential, work experience and previous education.
They must display a sharp intellect and an entrepreneurial spirit. The typical EMBA class consists of approximately 30
participants with an age range from 32 and upwards. The participants have diverse educational backgrounds
such as Engineering, Science, Business and Economics, and significant work experience from a wide range of industries
and sectors.
“During the modules, every day is different and exciting. There’s continuous interaction during class and group work but also during breaks and lunch hours”.
P. Sharma (India) Entrepreneur
“The background of the others in the class is very diverse and I became familiar with new industries and new insights. A lot of the work during the programme is in groups, which is good since this is in line with my preferences and experience”.
A. Kordt (Norway) PwC
“My impression of my fellow participants is that they are very international, professional people with many years of experience. In one of my groups we had parti ci pants from Bra- zil, Sweden, India, Russia, and myself from Singapore”.
L. Lundemo (Singapore) Skuld
Flexible
PROGRAMME CONTENT AND LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
The Executive MBA curriculum consists of core courses and specialised courses that are taught during six two-week residential modules.
In addition, group work is a significant part of the learning process both during residential modules and the periods in between.
At BI, we also understand that learning is not a one-way street, that it is not an environment bound by traditional lectures. Because learning is about engagement between students and lecturers, the involvement of students is vital to the success of our programmes. We ensure that they continually face business problems and organisational issues that are linked to real-world scenarios. In this way academia and business come together to create a challenging and beneficial setting.
Core courses
The core courses transcend the traditional distinction between the
“hard” and “soft” aspects of management and provide an integrating framework for the entire programme. They provide participants with a practical analysis and an in-depth study of managerial issues.
Silicon Valley symbolises the entrepreneurial spirit which has made American business the world’s pace-setter for inventiveness and technological advancement. As BI promotes innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit among participants, a two week course on these topics takes place at the University of California at Berkeley.
International Courses
In addition to the Innovation and Entrepreneurship course in Cali- fornia for all participants, the programme will take you to two more international destinations depending on the track you choose:
Executive MBA:
• Singapore, with a focus on doing business in Asia.
• Madrid, with a focus on European regulations and Latin America.
Executive MBA-specialisation in Energy:
• Stavanger, which is the energy capital of Norway, with several major international companies operating in the region, some of which will be visited.
• Paris, with a focus on oil and gas fundamentals.
Leadership development
The leadership development component is closely linked to the leaders- hip course. It involves an assessment of leadership at the beginning of the programme and right after graduation. Furthermore, each partici- pant will be assigned to a mentor who follows up with the participant during the programme.
Consultancy Project
The Consultancy Project is an integrated learning experience that ties together all of the various threads of the Executive MBA
programme. It adds a new dimension to the interaction between participants and faculty by bringing in client or company relationships.
The Consultancy Project provides participants with a collaborative and multidisciplinary experience based on real-life, strategic challenges.
Participants undertake an in-depth analysis of a situation or an issue faced by the partner company. The project allows participants to implement and consolidate their understanding of the concepts and tools taught during the programme and to relate it to their own work experience.
The structure of the programme allows participants to work full time and to study part
time as part of an exciting and international learning environment.
Optional Specialisation in Energy
EMPOWERING MANAGERS TO RECHARGE THE ENERGY INDUSTRY
The specialisation in Energy will allow you to:
• update your knowledge of current energy issues
• focus on global environmental issues and the development of existing and emerging renewable energy sources
• gain an in-depth understanding of fundamentals in energy management, energy technologies and industries, energy markets and trading and energy policy in major regions and countries
ENERGY COURSES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
• Fundamentals of Energy Management • Energy Economics
• Energy and Emissions Markets and Trading • Energy Policies
• The Oil Fundamentals • Energy Company Strategies
• The Utilities Fundamentals • Corporate Energy and Climate Strategy
LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS
Energy specialisation courses will take place not only in Oslo but also in:
Stavanger which is the oil capital of Norway, with several major international companies operating in the region such as Statoil, BP, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Baker & Hughes, FMC Technologies, Schlumberger, Seawell, Halliburton and E.ON E&P.
Paris at IFP School which is an integrated part of IFP Energies Nouvelles and is a world-class research and teaching centre, aimed at developing the technologies and materials of the future in the fields of energy, transport and the environment.
“ The EMBA in Energy gave relevance to the generic MBA subjects, since the energy specific subjects had depth that made the programme really stand out as being grounded in the ‘real world’.
The programme gives you an excellent insight into the complexities of the energy industry and the opportunities that abound there for those that can capitalise on them”
D. Griffin (Australia) K2 Specialist Service Pte Ltd
Practical Information
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• A university degree (bachelor’s degree) or an equivalent professional qualification. (In certain exceptional cases the admissions committee will consider candidates who do not meet this requirement, but who have substantial and international work experience)
• Significant management experience
• An interview
Applicants may be requested to submit a GMAT score if the information supplied is deemed to be inadequate for assessment
ADMISSION PROCESS
• Each candidate must complete an online application form at www.
bi.edu/emba
• Each candidate must submit two letters of recommendation (at least one letter attesting to the participant’s performance
in a work situation)
• Each application is reviewed by the Admission Committee
• Admission interviews are offered to the best candidates.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Rolling admission until programme start subject to availability of places
PROGRAMME START
April 12th, 2013, at BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo
TEACHING VENUES
BI Norwegian Business School, Nanyang Business School, IFP School, IE Business School, Haas Business School
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
LENGTH OF PROGRAMME
18 months part-time (six two-week modules)
TUITION FEE
340.000 NOK
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Class of 2012-13 profile. 9 nationalities represented in the class with work experience in 38 countries.
AGE DISTRIBUTION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE DISTRIBUTION
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Programme structure may be subject to minor changes
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Executive MBA
Phone: +47 46 41 00 04, Fax: +47 46 41 00 89
[email protected]
www.bi.edu/emba
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BI NORWEGIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL
• One of Europe’s largest business schools
• EQUIS accredited since 1999
• BI has one of Europe’s largest teams of researchers in the areas of economics, business administration and marketing
• BI provides research-based knowledge and highly competent graduates who contribute to better practises in private and public enterprises
