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GOOD TO SEE YOU!

Master of Business Administration


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WELCOME ................................................04

COMBINE THE BEST ...............................08

ACADEMIC PROGRAM ............................12

THE GISMA EXPERIENCE .......................20

EXCHANGE PROGRAMS &

ALUMNI NETWORK..................................24

CAREER SERVICES ................................26

HANNOVER ..............................................28

APPLICATION ...........................................30

FINANCIAL AID .........................................32

CONTACT .................................................34

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WELCOME

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Experience

international business

Globalization is an important theme in all businesses today. It is hard to find anorganization that is not affected by international trade that brings with it the needto deal with international suppliers, customers and competitors. Cultural diffe-rences in business practices can further complicate the lives of managers if theyare not educated to understand and manage global diversity.

There is no better place for managers to prepare for this challenge than in thefull-time MBA program at GISMA Business School. An American style MBAprogram in a unique network of globally operating companies, located in theGerman city known as the City of International Fairs, the GISMA MBA programis N1 in international education in Germany.

You will take classes with a student body representing over 20 countries, withinternational faculty in an intimate setting that allows a great deal of interactionbetween faculty and students. Teamwork is a key aspect of the program in classwork and in company projects, reinforcing the need to work together in a diverseenvironment. In addition, you can complete one module at Purdue University inthe U.S. and participate in exchange programs in Paris, Madrid, Bangalore and

Peking, during the course of your studies.

Join us at GISMA and experience the world!

Prof. Dr. David Schoorman,Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management,Dean of GISMA Business School

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Gearing up for the real world

Our mission it is to empower management professionals to respond to the spe-cial challenges and stringent demands of todays highly global business environ-ment.

Our curricular offerings and practical experiences put junior managers fromaround the world in touch with a network of export-minded, internationally oper-ating companies whose home base is Germany.

The GISMA curriculum takes its cues from challenges faced by todays corpo-rations, with a major emphasis on teaching practical skills. Case studies, groupassignments and simulations are all among the experiential methods used toensure that students are exposed to a maximum of intercultural, interdisciplinaryteamwork and problem-solving with practical relevance.

GISMA gives its students insight into its partnering companies through excur-sions, guest speakers, student consulting projects, a job fair, and its dedicatedalumni.

GISMA students add experience with globally operating companies such asSiemens, Volkswagen, Continental, Airbus etc. to their CV while studying atGISMA and by starting to work with them after graduation.

Thanks to its inspired concept and backing by numerous commercial andpublic-sector sponsors and partner organizations, GISMA rates amongGermanys top business schools.

We at GISMA are proud of the students that make it into our program, and westrive to make our students proud to be a part of GISMA Business School.

Dr. Annegret Zurawski,

Academic Director, GISMA Business School

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Are you ready to move to the

next level in your career?

The best business leaders know their performance

relies on more than just attitude; it relies on knowl-

edge and skills. An MBA degree from Purdue Uni-

versity earned at GISMA Business School can give

you the tools you need to be a business leader in

the real world.

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COMBINE

THE BEST

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Get your American MBA

Made in Germany!

A Top US MBA

MBA Degree from Purdue Universitys Krannert School of Management,a business school that is consistently ranked among the TOP 25 worldwide

Highest international standards through AACSB Accreditation

International and experienced faculty from Purdue guarantee approved andsuccessful teaching methods

Exchange opportunity: one module at Purdue University

Purdue alumni network of 25,000 worldwide to help you stay connected

Earned Through Studies in Germany.

MBA degree from Leibniz Universitt Hannover (LUH), a traditionalGerman university committed to excellence in teaching and research

11 month condensed program format

Highly international student body

Interaction with GISMAs extensive company network at Forum Days,excursions and placement fairs

Limited student enrollment facilitates intense interaction with teachers

Extensive career services to help you plan your future

Exciting and challenging student consulting projects

Attractive, modern facility with state-of-the-art technology

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Ana Julia Varela

Argentina

Our professors are from all over the world and bring a wealth

of experience and expertise. They provide us with an interna-

tional learning experience during and out of class time!

Charles Holtman

Canada

During the first module, my team consisted offive people

from four different continents. This has been the most value-

added aspect of my MBA at GISMA.


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Purude Universitys Krannert School of ManagementFounded in 1869, Purdue University is a leading US univer-sity system with students on five campuses. The universitytoday has over 69,000 students enrolled in its programs, withsome 39,000 enrolled on its main campus in West Lafayette,Indiana. It has 14,900 faculty and staff across the entiresystem.

The university is renowned for its quality of teaching andresearch in many disciplines, most notably in engineering,agriculture, technology, and management.

The MBA Program grows from the guiding principles thathave consistently placed the Krannert School of Manage-ment at Purdue University among the top business schoolsin the United States. Since its founding more than 50 yearsago, Krannert has provided professional management educa-tion to people from a variety of backgrounds, including engi-neering, technical, and scientific education and experience.

The highly successful cooperation between the KrannertSchool of Management and GISMA Business School reachesback to the founding year of GISMA in 1999.

Leibniz Universitt HannoverSince its foundation in 1831, the Leibniz Universitt Hannover

has grown to be one of the largest institutions of highereducation in Lower Saxony. The student population of21,000 is enrolled in around 75 degree courses ranging fromthe fields of natural and engineering sciences, law, businessstudies and economics, the arts, humanities, to the socialsciences and education.

The Leibniz Universitt Hannover stands for excellence inteaching and research and is guided by the motto Shapingthe Future with Knowledge.

With the advent of a formal partnership between GISMABusiness School and the Leibniz University of Hannover,GISMA became the Leibniz Universitys official business

school while at the same time retaining its autonomy as aprivately funded, self-administering institution of highereducation.

Dual Degree Program


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ISMAPartners

at GISMA Business School

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GISMA Business SchoolGISMA Business School in Hannover, Germany,was launched in 1999 as a joint initiative by thestate of Lower Saxony and visionary private-sector enterprises. GISMA is a privately funded,self-administering institution of higher education.Our mission it is to empower management profes-sionals to respond to the special challenges andstringent demands of todays highly global busi-ness environment.

Thanks to its inspired concept and backing bynumerous commercial and public-sector sponsorsand partner organizations, GISMA rates amongEuropes top business schools.

Our curricular offerings and extra-occupationalcourses put junior and senior managers fromaround the world in touch with a network of export-minded, internationally operating companieswhose home base is Germany a country at thevery heart of the pan-European marketplace.

We welcome young people from all over the worldwho are serious about a real-world challenge.GISMA promotes diversity so that its graduatesare prepared to work in new environments and

international locations.

Today, a whole range of globally active companiesfrom Germany and the US are supporting GISMAin its mission to offer top-notch MBA programs.Currently, approximately 100 students are study-ing in GISMAs management education programs.Additionally, a growing GISMA alumni communityspans the world, offering rich networking opportu-nities among the 500 former students who havealready earned their MBA diplomas.

From 1999 through 2007, graduates of GISMAsfull-time MBA program received their diploma

solely from Purdue University. Starting in 2008,GISMA graduates now receive not only a U.S.MBA, but also one granted by the LeibnizUniversitt Hannover.

Airbus

Atel

AWD

British American Tobacco

Continental

Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Post World Net

EnBW Energie Baden-Wrtemberg

Georgsmarienhtte

Grillo

Krber

KPMG

Land Niedersachsen

Louis Dreyfus

Meyer Werft

NiedersachsenMetall

NORD/LB PricewaterhouseCoopers

Salzgitter

Sartorius

Schco

Sennheiser electronic

Siemens

Steag

Talanx

TUI

Volkswagen

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PROGRAM

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Curriculum

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Module 1Aug - Oct

Microeconomics

FinancialAccounting

QuantitativeMethods I

Behavior inOrganizations

Forum Days

Module 2Oct - Dec

Macroeconomics

ManagerialAccounting

FinancialManagement I

MarketingManagement I

QuantitativeMethods II

Elective

Forum Days

Module 3Jan - March

FinancialManagement II

MarketingManagement II

StrategicManagement I

OperationsManagement I

Elective

Student Project

Forum Days

Module 4March - May

StrategicManagement II

OperationsManagement II

Principles ofInformationSystems

Elective

Elective

Student Project

Forum Days

Module 5May - July

Legal & SocialFoundations ofManagement

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

Forum Days

Schedule of course offerings

The unique, accelerated general management program at GISMA Business

School is an impressive alternative to a traditional two-year MBA. As a student

at GISMA, you will complete the same core curriculum courses that are part of

a full two-year program. The one-year timeframe is challenging, but the solid

foundation of core courses complemented by focused electives is an excellent

preparation for furthering your career.

The coursework translates theory into application. Our professors are leaders in

theirfields, both in teaching and in research. Their knowledge and experiences

contribute to the problem-solving skills students develop at GISMA. The case

study method of instruction and experiential learning opportunities enhance your

communication, persuasion, and team-building skills.

Paul Gray

USA

I believe that the full-time GISMA MBA offers its participants an exceptional

value proposition. The programs unique 11-month format means that students

can effectively develop a broad-based set of management skills while reducing

the opportunity cost of being out of the workforce.


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Microeconomics

This course deals with the economic decisions made by individuals and compa-

nies, and how these decisions affect prices and production. The problems asso-

ciated with the allocation of limited resources and the spread of income are also

addressed. From a neoclassical standpoint, the course looks at market develop-

ments in relation to supply & demand as well as manufacturing and exchange

rates. A strong emphasis is placed on decision-making tools and approaches

which are of key significance in the business world.

Financial Accounting

This course teaches students how to record profit and loss data in line with re-

porting requirements, use asset and revenue accounts to keep track of business

finances, and analyze a balance sheet or a profit & loss statement. Case studies

are used to interpret business reports by drilling down to specific events and

decisions which led to certain outcomes, thus giving students a real-world grasp

of cause and effect.

Quantitative Methods I and II

In part I of this course, students learn how to make sound business decisions

on the basis of quantitative analysis. Among the methods applied to solving

management challenges are descriptive statistics, probability theory, simulation

models, interval estimates and hypothetical analysis. Part II of the course deals

with regression procedures, forecasting techniques and statistical modeling.

Core Courses

Core Courses:

Core courses at GISMA equip you with a strong theoretical foundation

to handle the breadth and depth of situations that managers face onthe job. Our courses offer balanced, interdisciplinary coverage of all

functional areas of management so that you are prepared to recognize

and solve complex tasks and make effective business decisions.


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Managerial Communication Skills

This course presents the fundamentals of management communication and

interaction. Students gain hands-on experience with a wide variety of communi-

cative approaches and styles. The guiding principle of the course is: Communi-

cation goes farther than information. Every participating student holds at least

one (videotaped) presentation in front of the class.

Behavior in Organizations (OBHR)

Individual and group behavior are the central components of the study of behav-

ior in organizations. The focus of this course is on the managerial relevance of

motivation, group processes, leadership and organizational models for success-

ful management. The course employs case studies, exercises, discussions and

lectures.

Macroeconomics

Macroeconomics seeks to understand and explain phenomena such as inflation,

unemployment, interest rates and the balance of payments. This course investi-

gates the causes of macroeconomic fluctuations, their consequences and what

role government should play in dealing with resulting problems. Special atten-tion is given to monetary and fiscal policies, including government deficits and

the effects of tax rates. Since the macroeconomic situation of most countries is

increasingly affected by international currents, these are also closely scrutinized

in the course.

Managerial Accounting

This course examines a companys internal methods of costing goods or serv-

ices and how to interpret them from a managerial perspective. A variety of ma-

nufacturing and service industries are studied, thus providing insight into flexible

cost systems which provide the best match for each company in terms of its

particular technological field, competitive standing or multinational setting.

Financial Management I and II

This two-part course deals with the analysis of short-term working capital requi-

rements. Among the topics covered are cash budgeting procedures, pro forma

statements and short-term loan arrangements and asset management. The

second part of the course introduces the tools offinancial risk management (fu-

tures, forwards, swaps, options). Through case analysis, it investigates their use

in the management of interest rate and foreign exchange risk. The objective of

the two courses is to provide a firm understanding of the tools used forfinancial

analysis and corporate decision-making.

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Further Core Courses

Marketing Management I and II

Part one of this course deals with an integrative analysis of major marketing

decisions, including product pricing, advertising, distribution and sales force

policies. Marketing starts with finding out what customers want, followed by the

creation of market strategies which address the needs of specific target groups

better than the competition. The second part of the course introduces students to

the analytical, strategic and tactical aspects of managing the marketing mix.

Strategic Management I and II

This two-part course is concerned with the roles and tasks of top executives.

The perspective is that of an executive charged with directing the total enter-

prise, from diagnosing the status quo to developing realistic responses to stra-

tegic and organizational problems. The course focuses on the means by which

a competitive edge can be created and sustained in todays challenging and

complex business environment, while at the same time giving due attention to

corporate social responsibility and business ethics.

Operations Management I and II

This course deals with planning and controlling techniques as used by manufac-

turers and service providers in managing their operations. Students gain expo-

sure to the full spectrum of operational procedures and the types of decisions

that operations managers are faced with. The course highlights recent devel-

opments in actual business operations and provides hands-on experience by

means of plant tours, case analyses and research projects.

Principles of Information Systems

This case-oriented course focuses on information management systems and

data mining tools for managerial use, also exploring their organizational impact,

related HR issues and project management aspects in connection with informa-

tion management systems.

Legal & Social Foundations of Management

This course is concerned with the ethical and social implications of managerial

decision-making and its impact on a companys employees, customers, sup-

pliers, distributors, stockholders and creditors. Students are introduced to inter-

national law in connection with the opportunities and limitations of cross-border

business. Special emphasis is given to the legal and socio-cultural differences

between the EU, the U.S., the Middle East, Asia and various other economically

significant regions and countries.

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These are examples of elective courses that have been offered regularly atGISMA in the past years:

Student Consulting Projects Intercultural Management International Financial Management Operations Management: Practice and Models Online Process Management International Negotiations

Managing Emerging Technology Strategic Marketing Entrepreneurship Global Strategy Strategic Cost Management Leadership Portfolio Management Brand Management Change Management International Marketing

For more information on offered core and elective courses please visit

our website at www.gisma.com

Elective Courses:

Through elective courses, you can choose to concentrate onfunctional areas to specialize your broad base of management

knowledge. Elective courses are a chance to branch out and

add skills in areas you need to develop for career success.

Your program entails participation in at least seven elective

courses.

The Consulting Project is a highly recommended elective in

which students master real business challenges in small teams,

under the guidance of a professor and in close interaction with

the company involved. This four-month assignment calls upon

students to apply everything they have learned: critical thinking,

case analysis, quantitative methods and at the end of the

project decision-making on the basis of sound data.

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Plant Trip of GISMA Students

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Thanks to GISMAs extensive company network, students have close contact

with firms during the course of the program. Representatives of GISMAs spon-soring companies are regular visitors at the school and are eager to interact with

our students.

Forum Days

Fridays are used for Forum Days; special educational events designed to en-

hance the class-room experience and provide a practical perspective. Guest

speakers share their experiences and make presentations on leading-edge prac-

tices and emerging topics. Off-site visits have included tours of Volkswagens

assembly line at the largest single automobile plant in the world, the production

facilities at Continental Tire, a steel mill and the German Stock Exchange.

Experience the real world

Marta Szpindor

Poland

The consulting project was an amazing experience as far as problem solving,

team building, communication management, and expectation management

are concernd. Looking at our performance as a team, no one would guess

that we are so different and that these differences were the key to our ove-

rall success. We also managed to create this very particular relationship with

our business partners and altogether we achieved outstanding results!


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Company Consulting Projects

To gain practical experience most of GISMAs students take the chance to work on acompany project during the course of their studies. Acting as teams of consultants,

students work in small groups and tackle a problem of current relevance to the client

company. During the four-month duration of the projects, students practice critical think-

ing, case analysis, quantitative methods, and data-driven decision making to analyze

complex business challenges. The project is developed and refined through extensive

contact with the company. A faculty member serves as an advisor for each project.

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ADAC Airbus Atel

Baerlocher Bahlsen Bertelsmann British American Tobacco Carl Zeiss Meditec Celanese Cisco Systems, U.S. Compuware, U.S. Continental Deutsche Bahn Deutsche Krankenversicherung ERGO Versicherungsgruppe Frstenberg Georgsmarienhtte IBM Sartorius Sennheiser Siemens Spezial Chemie Leuna TUI Volkswagen Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge XEROXG

ISMAstudentsdidconsultingproject

sfor:

Sven Deutschmann

Managing Director Topac MultimediaPrint GmbH

Bertelsmann AG, Gtersloh

If we had contracted our project with a consultant, we would have paid a lot

more, it would have been less fun, and we wouldnt have received such a

wealth of information. The student group contributed to a large extent in

saving us several months of work.


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THE GISMA

EXPERIENCE

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Average of last 5 years

Class size 60

Work experience 4,5 years

Women 40 %

Age 27

GMAT 620

International Students 85%

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Student Life Its what

makes the difference

Its like meeting the whole world every day

The highly international student body, the innova-tive spirit of a young and small school with limitedstudent enrollment, the light and communicativeatmosphere of GISMAs facility, the extensive expo-sure to professors, and the friendly and supportivestaff make each new student feel part of the GISMAfamily.

Our classes consist of a maximum of 60 studentsfrom more than 20 different countries each year.Students professional backgrounds are as diverseas their nationalities. Class sizes are small atGISMA. You can be a major player and have a no-

ticeable impact on the program. Interaction withinthe group and with faculty is intense.

In response to demand for leaders with team skills,GISMAs students work together in teams duringthe first modules of classes. Team members arerequired to complete assignments together. Yourteam replicates on-the-job interaction and is a po-werful tool for navigating the GISMA experience.

Working side-by-side with students of diversecultural and educational backgrounds means thatstudents are constantly exposed to perspectives

and values different from their own. Youll learn tothink outside your comfort zone. So, if you want tobe challenged, GISMA is the right choice for you!

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Academic Background

Gail HoSingapore

The international mix here at GISMA has given many students, myself in-cluded, a deeper appreciation of the importance of cultural awareness andmutual understanding. This is very relevant in todays business world, where

labor has become more mobile and borders are opening up.

Engineering

LawMedicine

32%

6%

9%

3%

8%

3%

29%

10%

Computer Sciences

Natural Sciences

Liberal Arts

Business

Economics

Countries represented

Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Belarus Bolivia Bosnia Brazil Bulgaria Cameroon Canada Chile China Columbia Costa Rica Croatia Ecuador El Salvador Estonia Finland Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Hungary India Indonesia Israel Japan Kenya Macedonia Malaysia Mexico Moldova Nepal The Netherlands Nigeria Panama Peru Philippines Poland Romania Russia Singapore South Africa South Corea Spain Tadzhikistan Thailand Turkey Tuva Ukraine United Kingdom USA Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam


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World-Class instructors

World-class instructors are the cornerstones of the academic program at GISMA

Business School. In addition to helping the students acquire the skills necessaryto become tomorrows business leaders, they are dedicated to providing students

with a positive educational experience, even beyond the classroom setting.

That means moving beyond typical lectures and exams to a variety of state-

of-the-art teaching methods, including lively class discussions, experiential

learning exercises, computer simulations, student consulting projects with

real companies and off-site trips.

The vast majority of our teachers come from our partner Purdue University

and bring the quality of the Krannert School of Management.

Diane Denis

Professor of Finance

At the masters level, your courses deal less with what to do and more with

why. My philosophy on education is that I dont consider my job to be teaching

students specific tasks they will have to do on the job any one of these peo-

ple is bright enough to do that. What Id rather do is affect the way they look at

an issue and analyze it. I view my job to be teaching them how to think, how

to see links.

Lynda Thoman

Professor of Accounting

Teaching at GISMA is a unique and special opportunity. The exuberance in

class discussions is refreshing, the questions are stimulating, and the classes

can be informative from a cultural as well as from a content perspective. The

smallness of the program is a significant advantage and results in continual

faculty/student interaction. It exceeds the interactions I have observed in any

other program.


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Facilities

The Rotunde in the main building is the heart of the GISMA campus. It provides

an inviting cafeteria for chats and casual meetings with fellow students, profes-sors and staff. To keep you productive, drinks and snacks are provided in this

open atmosphere.

People often study or hang out here long into the evenings. Each student team is

assigned to a study room, offering flip charts, white boards, PCs with networked

printers and copy machines. Here you will find an optimal environment to support

your studies.

The library encompasses the full range of recorded management thought,

including a full-text database of periodicals and public data sources, access to

over 115 business, management and economic databases as well as links and

annotations to more than 150 Web-based resources.

Throughout the building, wireless network connectivity (WLAN) provides studen-

ts with instant access to electronic libraries, online databases, team files and the

Internet. The comprehensive student intranet allows you to create a program-

wide calendar, engage in discussion groups, download readings, upload home-

work and assignments, view video streams of speakers, and register for classes

online.

Students and faculty use the latest technology for presentations, teamwork and

individual research. Sophisticated videoconference equipment enables students

and faculty to connect with experts in the real world.

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EXCHANGE

PROGRAMS &

ALUMNI NETWORK

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Exchange Programs

During their studies at GISMA, students can choose to participate in different

international exchange programs. Credits earned in these exchange programscount towards the requirements of the MBA degree:

You have the opportunity to spend one module (8 weeks) at Purdue

Universitys Krannert School of Management in West Lafayette, USA.

You can participate in a 2 week company internship in Bangalore, India.

The internship consists of a project at a large manufacturing company.

You can spend a two-week residency at Tsinghua University in Beijing

featuring lectures, workshops and excursions to Chinese businesses

in the area.

You have the opportunity to participate in a one week elective course in

Madrid or Paris.

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AlumniNetw

ork

GAA GISMA Alumni Association

Since its inception in 2000, the GISMA Alumni Association has been dedicated

to serving GISMA Business School, its students and its alumni. The Association

provides opportunities for alumni and friends to stay connected with their alma

mater through communications, programs, and services that foster a lifetimerelationship with GISMA Business School.

Alumni are involved in GISMAs programs through visits during orientation, and

participation in Forum Days. Today, GISMAs alumni network consists of several

hundred graduates, dedicated to supporting our current students.

The worldwide alumni network of the Krannert School of Management is com-

prised of more than 25,000 members. GISMA graduates are integrated into this

network, too, and become lifelong members of Krannerts Alumni Association.

Dr. Jrgen Gromann

President and CEO of the RWE Group and owner of Georgsmarienhtte

Holding GmbH

Since I participated in Krannerts program some 30 years ago, I have consist-

ently enjoyed the benefits of the professional foundations I gained there.

I have also profited tremendously from the worldwide network of alumni and

am pleased to be able to now give back my experience from a career in

industry as CEO of a multi-billion EUR steel company and as an entrepreneur

employing 10,000 people.


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CAREER

SERVICES

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Career Services

Academic excellence is certainly the most important ingredient in an MBA

program, but finding your dream job upon graduation is also a decisive factor.Since its beginning, GISMAs placement rates have been excellent. To helpyou find the right job, GISMAs Career Center offers the following activities andservices:

Career Counseling Services

GISMA placement professionals will help you assess your resume, coach youon interview skills, and give you unbiased opinions about salary offers. In ad-dition to one-on-one sessions, the Career Center sponsors seminars on topicssuch as self-directed job searches and negotiating compensation packages.GISMAs Career Center provides you with free phone and fax services andresume printing to help you stay in touch with recruiters. Videoconferencingequipment is available for students to contact distant employers.

Online Resumes and Resume Book

Students resumes are featured on GISMAs corporate website. Other Webcareer services include permanent job postings by employers and an alumnidatabase. GISMA, in cooperation with Krannerts career center, also offers awide array of company and job search information via its library and website.In addition, GISMA publishes a Resume Book of each class and sends it toseveral hundred companies in Europe that have expressed interest in learningabout GISMA graduates.

MBA Career Fair

Each year, GISMA holds a recruitment fair to bring students together withcompany representatives. In workshops, company presentations and individualinterviews students will get an insight into career opportunities within these com-panies and have the chance to develop their network of professional contacts.

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General Management

nsulting

Finance

Human Resources

ations Management

Marketing

25%

15%

6% 18%

18%

12%

Business Development

6%

y Function

lacement of GISMA graduates over the last 5 years

22%

22%

9% 3%

16%

9%

13%

6%

Other Manufacturing

Automotive

Consulting

High-tech

Consumer Goods

Other Services

Financial Services

Pharma/BioTech

By Industry

Placement Results

85 % Placement Rate95 % Job Offer Rate

Accenture Air Berlin Airbus Amgen Arthur Andersen Atel Audi BASF ertelsmann BMW Bombardier Booz Allen Hamilton Bosch Bose Caterpillar Continental Daimler

Deloitte Deutsche Bank Deutsche Post Inhouse Consulting Drueker & Co. ECE E.ON Ernst & Young xxon Gartner Deutschland GE Bayer Silicones Georgsmarienhtte GE Money Bank Hamburg Mannheimer annover Rck Henning & Company Honeywell HSBC Infineon Intel Johnson Controls Johnson & Johnson

KPMG McKinsey Mont Blanc Otto PricewaterhouseCoopers Primondo Roland Berger RWE SAP

artorius Sennheiser Siemens TUI UBS Vodafone Volkswagen WABCO


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Living in Hannover

The attractive city of Hannover, Germany, is located at the heart of an expanding

Europe, and is each to reach by plane (via the international Hannover Airport),by rail (e.g. by high-speed ICE train) or by car. Hamburg and Berlin are just a

short train ride away about one and two hours, respectively.

Hannover treats visitors to some surprising contrasts, with old-world flair and the

avant-garde often just a few steps apart.

The historic center of town, the Altstadt, features a picturesque array of 11th-

century half-timbered houses. Just a stones throw away you can see modern

architecture worthy of an upbeat city which not only hosted the EXPO 2000

Worlds Fair, but is also the site of mega-events like CeBIT the worlds biggest

IT exhibition. Thanks to its long tradition as a trade fair city, Hannover is home

to such prominent companies such as Continental, VW Commercial Vehicles,

Hannover Rck and TUI.

Among the more than 500,000 Hannoverians, the city is also populated by some

40,000 students from around the world. Hannovers international flair is reflected

in the rich variety of restaurants offering foreign cuisine.

The selection of trendy bars, cozy cafs and traditional restaurants is huge, and

growing all the time. Those in search of parks and nature will feel right at home

in a city graced by the likes of the Royal Baroque Gardens of Herrenhausen, the

far-reaching Eilenriede forest along the eastern side of the city, and the lovely

Lake Masch just a few steps from the downtown area.

For more information on Hannover, visit the citys multilingual website atwww.hannover.de.

Housing

Like most European graduate students, GISMA students live in apartments lo-

cated around the city rather than in campus dormitories. Hannover offers abundant

possibilities for housing, ranging from a small single room (approx. EUR 250

monthly) or a self-contained flat (approx. EUR 450) to a single-family house.

The GISMA Student Services Office works with leasing agents to provide

students with assistance finding accommodation.

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Tuition

Full-Time MBA Program: Euro 30.000*

The costs for books, living, housing, and travel are not

included in the tuition.

The tuition and all related costs are deductible as an

educational expense under German Tax Laws.

Key Dates

Start of the program:August

Application Deadlines:

applicants from EU countries, the U.S. and Canada:

June 30

applicants from all other countries:

May 31

Applications are reviewed and evaluated on a continuous

basis throughout the year. Therefore, early application is

recommended.

* subject to change

How to apply

Each year GISMA selects a limited number of talented young professionals

who have demonstrated high potential to succeed in an international businesscareer. Student selection is based on a combination of an individuals academic

performance, personal characteristics, and managerial experience as well as a

willingness to contribute to an international student body. The program is open

to individuals with a wide variety of professional, educational and cultural back-

grounds. A previous degree in business or economics is not required.

There is no typical GISMA student or typical background. Rather, GISMA seeks

to build an extraordinarily diverse group. The only way to find out whether you

belong is to apply. If you are interested in GISMA, we are interested in hearing

from you.

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Application Requirements

For a complete application we need:

Online Application: Please fill in the online

application form you can find at

www.gisma.com, including two essays

GMAT: All applicants are required to take the

Graduate Management Admission Test. Further

information: www.gmat.org

TOEFL/IELTS: Applicants whose native language

is not English are also required to take the Test

of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an

English test by the International English Lan-

guage Testing System (IELTS). Further

information: www.toefl.org / www.ielts.org

2 letters of recommendation: These must be

submitted in English by an employer (either

present or past) or professor

Official transcripts: Send original transcriptsindicating the credits earned and grades received

Certified copies of your university diploma(certified by the university you have attended.The copy of the diploma is only needed iftranscripts do not indicate the date of graduationand the degree conferred)

Certified English translations of the documentsif not originally issued in English (certified by the

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Financial Aid

GISMA Business School enables qualified applicants to participate regardless of

theirfinancial means. Various forms offinancial aid are available:

GISMA Education Fund

Candidates can apply to the GISMA Education Fund for student loans. This

enables students to finance up to 85 percent of their tuition without the need for

parental sponsorship or bank guarantees. The amount to be repaid is based

on a percentage of the students anticipated post-graduation salary (as agreed

when the loan is granted). Repayment begins as soon as the graduate has

taken up gainful employment.

GISMA Foundation Scholarships

GISMA Business School is supported by the GISMA Foundation. This founda-

tion makes scholarships available to applicants with exceptional qualifications.The goal of the merit-based scholarship program is to attract highly qualified

individuals to pursue their MBA studies at GISMA.

Applicants who would otherwise be unable to finance

their studies at GISMA are also eligible to apply.

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Scholarships by sponsoring firms

Scholarships are also offered by firms supporting the GISMA cause. The condi-

tions under which such scholarships are granted to possible future employees

are outlined by each respective HR department.

For further information on financial aid please have a look at

www.gisma.com

To be considered for a scholarship a candidate

must submit a complete application including

test results, all supporting documentation and

two essays. All scholarship decisions are made

by the GISMA scholarship committee, which

meets as follows:

Date: December 1

Application Deadline: November 30

Date: March 30

Application Deadline: March 29

Date: May 31

Application Deadline: May 30


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Contact us

We encourage you to take the opportunity to visit GISMA and learn more about

our program and the benefits for you. Please contact us to arrange a tour of ourfacilities, meet with current students and alumni, talk to members of the faculty

and sit in on a class or simply register for one of our regularly held information

days. We look forward to meeting you!

Admissions

GISMA Business School

Monika Baer

Recruitment Manager

Feodor-Lynen-Strasse 27

30625 Hannover

Germany

Tel.: +49 (0)511-54609-36

Fax: +49 (0)511-54609-54

Email: [email protected]

GISMA Office at

Purdue University

John Lewandowski

Assistant for International Programs

Krannert School of Management

Purdue University

2025 Rawls Hall

100 S. Grant Street

West Lafayette, IN 47905,

USA

Tel.: +1 765 496-6922

Fax: +1 765 494-9841

Email: [email protected]

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