E i dgenöss i s che Techn i sche Hochschu l e Zür i chSw i s s F e d e r a l I n s t i t u t e o f Te c hno l o g y Z u r i c h

MasteringBusiness Operations in the Global Economy

Executive MBA of the ETH Zurich

A Unique MBA ProgramA Unique MBA ProgramOur Executive MBA program is focused on supply chain management.

We educate our students in the areas of gen-eral management and leadership with a truly global perspective - always in close contact with reality. Additionally, we provide in-depth studies in a subject of special interest: international supply chain management.

We are committed to off ering leading-edge knowledge in all areas of management. Th e ETH, with its long history in university education and with its outstanding reputation, guarantees academic excellence.

But academic excellence is not our only objective. We want to go further and enable our students to master practical tools, to build social relationships and to enrich their leadership personalities. Th eoretical knowledge, method-ology, social skills and personal enhancement constitute the four pillars of our program.

While the ETH is responsible for academic quality, our industry partners, forming the FORUM-SCM, make sure that the curriculum covers all subjects relevant for practical success. Th ey also open their doors for behind-the-scene company visits and real-life case studies.

Our MBA program was launch-ed in 2003. Since then, it has evolved without changing its basic orientation.

We want our students to be-come eff ective business leaders in today’s world. Th ey must be able to act wisely and forcefully in the global arena. Th e fi eld studies in Russia, the USA and Asia serve this purpose. Desk studies cannot replace the experience of visiting these countries and discussing business issues with managers on the spot. Facts and fi gures must be supplemented by a deeper under-standing and empathy.

Our MBA program bears the «Executive» label because it is designed for senior managers and experienced professionals. Power-ful social networks are formed where intensive interaction rein-forces the learning process and broadens its scope.

With approximately 25 stu-dents, our classes are kept small to better meet individual needs and wishes and to maximize the

teaching impact. A high degree of diversity regarding nationality, gender, age, profession and industry sector also contributes to an inspir-ing classroom atmosphere.

Our MBA program is organized for part-time study, allow-ing students to continue working in their jobs. Th e program by itself puts high demands on our students, and with the concurrent job requirements it may sometimes stretch individual limits. However, as our alumni will certainly testify, the challenge can be accepted, managed and even enjoyed.

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Prof. Dr. Stephan M. WagnerAcademic DirectorChair of Logistics ManagementDepartment of Management, Technology,and Economics, ETH Zurich

International Scope

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The geographic scope of most companies has increased to be- come more and more global. For a modern business leader it is therefore vital to understand the

global business environment with its relevant current conditions and future trends.

Our Executive MBA program provides a truly international perspective. The class comprises students from many parts of the world. Global economic de- velopments are analyzed. Key countries are studied and visited. Case studies are carried out at foreign companies. Lectures are given by teachers from different countries.

The students benefit from our Executive MBA pro-gram in many ways, by:

• acquiring up-to-date general management skills, combined with in-depth knowledge in international supply chain management

• becoming familiar with the new process-based orientation of management thinking

• gaining a truly global perspective with practical on-the-spot experience

• carrying out a Master Thesis of high relevance and immediate value for the employer

• joining an exclusive class of managers and special- ists, selected based on the highest standards regarding educational background, job experience and intellectual capacity

• learning in a small class, characterized by persona-lized teaching, as well as by intensive interactions be-

tween students and lecturers

• being able to continue to work in their organizations,

as our program is for part-time study

• obtaining, ultimately, an MBA degree from the ETH Zurich, one

of the world’s leading universities

Companies that allow and support a high-potential employee

to complete our Executive MBA program make a profitable investment in their human capital. This is often the most effective and efficient way to develop, motivate and retain key talent. Employers take advantage of the additional knowledge about business best practices and the expanded professional network of their employees.

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Benefits for Students and Employers

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Our students are people who want to contribute signifi cantly to the success of their organizations. People who want to improve their capacity to work in teams and to solve complex problems. People who want to become effi cient managers and eff ective leaders.

Some examples of people who benefi t greatly from our Executive MBA program:

• general managers heading international companies and business units in manufacturing and trading

• engineers and natural scientists assuming higher management functions

• other professionals (legal, commercial, etc.) taking over broader management responsibilities

• operations managers wanting to improve their competencies

• consultants in need of updated, in-depth know- ledge and skills in supply chain management

Our students come from many diff erent countries, professions, industry sectors and job functions. Th is diversity is in itself an important source of intellectual and spiritual wealth.

Our Executive MBA program is for part-time study, designed in such a way that the students can continue to work in their companies. During the fi rst 12 months of the program, students will spend approximately 90 days in class and on fi eld studies. Additional time is required for pre-readings and assign-ments. Th e Master Th esis can be completed during the subsequent 6 months in approximately 400 hours.

«Th is one-of-a-kind MBA program allowed me to explore new horizons

in global business and supply chain management. Th eoretical concepts

and practical methods were taught in perfect balance. And I especially

enjoyed the contact with very interesting people from all over

the world.»Ekaterina K., Key Account Manager

«After 20 years of work in logistics and supply chain

management, I enrolled in the Executive MBA program of the

ETH. It proved to be a perfect fi t to enhance my SCM know-

ledge and to provide me with general management skills:

a step change for my career.»Th omas B.

Global Customer Manager

«Th is program off ers an excellent environment to learn about all

aspects of international supply chain management. Th ere is

real value in getting new ideas, experiencing real-life examples

and building a professional network.»

Manuel S.General Manager Procurement

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The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich) was founded by the Swiss government in 1854. Today the ETH Zurich comprises almost 100 insti-tutes and laboratories, more than 350 professorships and about 850 lecturers. More than 8,000 faculty and staff

members work in teaching, research and administration, and 14,000 students are registered. Each year about 2,400 students and 800 doctoral candidates receive their degree from the ETH Zurich.

In its mission statement, the ETH Zurich commits itself

• to promote and maintain the highest quality in teaching and research at a top international level

• to support a universal and system oriented approach• to preserve disciplinary and cultural diversity and

academic freedom

The ETH Zurich is associated with 21 Nobel laureates who, at the time of receiving their awards, were engaged as professors at the ETH Zurich or prior to that had stud-ied or researched there. This is one reason why the ETH is recognized as one of the world’s top universities.

The Department of Management, Technology, and Economics (D-MTEC), an academic department of the ETH Zurich, offers our unique Executive MBA program, designed to confer leading-edge knowledge and skills for mastering business operations in the global economy.

The D-MTEC is a member of the EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development).

Our Executive MBA faculty includes more than 20 professors and lecturers, not only from the ETH Zurich but also from other world-renowned universities and schools. They are among the leading academic teachers in their fields.

Our Partner Universities are (status 2009):• University of Washington (Seattle)• The Hong Kong University of Science

and Technology• Tongji University (Shanghai)• Hosei University (Tokyo)

To assure practical relevance, we also appoint lecturers from industry.

ETH Zurich and Partner Universities

Blocks

Management

Global Economy

Supply Chain Management

Master Thesis

Our Executive MBA program lasting 18 months is composed of 4 blocks (sets of modules):

• «Management»• «Global Economy»• «Supply Chain Management»• «Master Thesis»

Modules include lectures, case studies, company visits, VIP talks (informal meetings with business leaders) and presentations by students.

The «Management» block comprises the following subjects:

Introduction• program overview• systems engineering

General Management Strategy and Risk Management• general management function• strategy development• risk assessment

Technology and Innovation Management• management of technology and innovation• R&D

From Processes to Organization• process reengineering• organizational design• strategy implementation

Strategic Human Resource Management• HR strategy• leadership

Accounting, Finance and Controlling• controlling, accounting, financing, financial statements• decision making• business valuation

Marketing• marketing as a business philosophy• marketing planning and execution

Information Technology and Management• the role of IT• IT organization• knowledge management• business intelligence

The complete block is covered in approximately 28 tuition days (in Zurich).

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Broad Management Skills

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Th e «Global Economy» block comprises the following subjects:

Global Economy, International Trade, International Organizations

• world economy• emerging markets• international trade• international organizations

Legal and Tax Issues in a Global Context• company forms, contract law, M&A• intellectual property• corporate governance• corporate tax

Introduction to CEE and Russia• CEE overview• doing business in Russia

Field studies in Russia• visits to local companies• local case studies• discussions with local managers and experts

Introduction to the USA• the role of the USA in the world economy• doing business in the USA

Field studies in the USA• lectures at a US university• visits to local companies• local case studies• discussions with local managers and experts

Introduction to Asia• the role of Asia in the world economy• doing business in Asia

Field studies in Japan and China• lectures at Asian universities• visits to local companies• local case studies• discussions with local managers and experts

Duration of study trips (including travel time):• Russia: 5 days• USA: 7 days• Asia: 11 days

Understanding the Global Economy

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Since our Executive MBA program focuses on supply chain management, this subject is covered extensively and in detail.

«Supply chain management (SCM) encompasses the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing and procurement, conversion and all logistics management activities. Importantly, it also includes coordination and collaboration with channel partners who can be suppliers, intermediaries, third-party service providers and customers. In essence, SCM integrates supply and demand management within and across companies.»

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

Th e «Supply Chain Management» block comprises the following subjects:

Design and Strategy• SCOR model• SC design• key drivers

Plan• forecasting and demand management• resource planning• lean / JIT concept

Source• purchasing strategies• management of suppler portfolios and relationships

Make• production planning and control• performance measurement• analysis and improvement of make processes

Deliver – Warehousing and Retailing• transport techniques and management• transport networks and transit points• logistics and warehouse processes• retail concepts and processes

Returns, Recycling• life-cycle thinking• return processes• recycling

Control• SC control• potential confl ict areas in processes and organizations

Industry Concepts and Case Study• real cases, special industrial concepts• general case study in SCM

Th e complete block is covered in approximately 26 tuition days (in Zurich and the USA).

Thorough SCM Competencies

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Practical relevance is the essence of our Executive MBA program. In order to achieve this, the ETH cooper-ates closely with the FORUM-SCM for the design of the curriculum, the selection of the lecturers and executives for VIP talks, as well as the organization of field trips and company visits.

The FORUM-SCM is an association of globally fo-cused companies in industry, trade, logistics and consult-ing services. It pursues the following objectives:

• contributing to the future development of the Executive MBA program of the ETH with special emphasis on supply chain management

• promoting international cooperation in the field of SCM among universities, industrial firms and trading institutions

• organizing and supporting research projects and educational events in the SCM field

The FORUM-SCM also performs marketing and ad-ministrative functions for the Executive MBA program as a partner of the ETH.

The Master Thesis is a self-contained project dealing with a supply chain topic. It relates to a real case of the company for which the student works. This case should be of strategic interest to the company and have the sup-port of top management. The case shall be defined by the

student, who is responsible for finding a client or mentor within the company, as well as an academic supervisor among the Executive MBA faculty.

The «Master Thesis» block starts after the completion of the other blocks and lasts 6 months. It will require approximately 400 hours of work. No presence in any program location is required during this time, unless especially agreed upon with the academic supervisor. The Master Thesis will be presented and defended in front of the faculty.

Master Thesis Industry Partners

SCMFORUM-

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Academic Director:Prof. Dr. Stephan M. WagnerChair of Logistics ManagementDepartment of Management, Technology, and EconomicsETH Zurich

Information Center:FORUM-SCM Phone: +41 43 499 60 80c/o ETH Zurich Email: admin@mba-scm.org www.mba-scm.org

Main lecture rooms:ETH Zurich, Kreuzplatz 5, CH-8032 Zurich

Title awarded:MBA ETH in Supply Chain Management

Credit points:Students acquire 62 ECTS points.

Accreditation:EQUIS-EPAS in progress

Admission requirements:• university degree (Master, or Bachelor with excellent marks)• five years of job experience • proficiency in business English

Registration procedure:1. Informal contact by email or phone2. Online registration (www.mba-scm.org)3. Submission of required documents in hard copy to:

Center for Continuing Education ETH, Rämistrasse 101, CH-8092 Zurich

4. Assessment interview5. Admission decision

The number of students per class is limited.

Tuition fee:Please consult our latest leaflet.

Financing:We can help students obtain study loans at favorable conditions.

Main lecture rooms: ETH Zurich, Kreuzplatz 5, CH-8032 Zurich

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on these pages, the content is subject to continu-ous review. The ETH Zurich and the FORUM-SCM make no warranties or representations, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of information contained here about the Execu- tive MBA program of the ETH Zurich. Students enrolling at the ETH Zurich should consult the latest regulations and calendar to ensure they comply with all requirements and regu- lations. Check www.mba-scm.org for updates. Subject to unforeseen circumstances such as student demand and/or resource availability, the ETH Zurich and the FORUM-SCM reserve the right to cancel or change the content, timing or method of presentation of any lecture.

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