CEU Business School was established in 1988 (it was known for the past 15 years as IMC - International Management Center) by a group of visionary leaders, including philanthropist George Soros and Hungarian entrepreneur Sándor Demján. It was the first educational institution in the CEE region to train managers by offering a western graduate business program leading to an American MBA. Since its inception, the school has pursued the goal of developing standards in line with Western institutions, while ensuring timely and relevant consideration of the changes within the region’s transforming economies.

After 12 years of granting joint degrees, IMC joined Central European University, as an integral part of the institution, but remaining a legally independent, separately registered entity. It’s name was officially changed to CEU Graduate School of Business in September of 2002.

Central European University:
Established in 1991, Central European University (CEU) is an internationally recognized institution of post-graduate education in the social sciences and humanities. Beginning with 100 students in its first year in Prague, CEU has grown rapidly over the years.

With 100 permanent faculty from over 30 countries, and over 960 students drawn from more than 50 countries enrolled in the 2003/2007 academic year, CEU provides its students with access to a diverse range of Masters and Doctoral programs from 15 different faculties.

Campus Facilities:
CEU Business School occupies more than 1,500 square meters of office space in the center of Budapest, in the heart of the financial 5th district, two blocks away from the main buildings of CEU. School facilities include 453 square meters of classroom space consisting of 4 large lecture rooms and six smaller classrooms. Two of the large sized classrooms are equipped with fixed chairs and tables (Room 220 which can seat 45 persons, and Room 209 with places for 42.) Two of the large classrooms and the six smaller classrooms are equipped with flexibly movable furniture (Room 101 provides space for 48 persons, Room 007 provides space for 30-40 people. The smaller rooms provide space for 20-25 people). All classrooms are equipped with whiteboard, flipchart. There are 33 faculty and administrative offices the majority if which are between twenty and thirty square meters. The computer lab, copy center, reading room, kitchen facilities and common areas occupy the remaining square footage of space.

The School's inventory of equipment includes three (2 more will be purchased by the end of 2002) Liquid Crystal Projectors (LCD). Two of the LCD projectors are in the Room 209 and the Room 220. Each of these two LCD projectors are built-in the room with their own computer and used exclusively for classroom presentations. The third LCD projector is a movable one, used in the other classrooms. The School has a total of four (more will be purchased by the end of 2002) laptop computers as well as several video cameras, video recorders and television sets for educational use. Acknowledging the fact that equipment becomes outdated and overused rapidly, replacement and upgrading is an on-going effort of the Development and Fundraising department.

The School has forty-two computers for faculty and administrative purposes, which ensures that all faculty members have access to computers with Internet connections. Document printing is provided through the CEU network. The Information Technology Unit (ITSU) at CEU Shareholding provides the IT support for the School.

Multiple copying facilities are provided to faculty and students with a large capacity copier, located in the Copy Center, Room 105 and four copiers of various capacities are located in the offices of the School.

Facilities include Computer Labs, Library, CEU Sports Center.

Basic Facilities of the Sports Center:

• a gym for weightlifting (professional trainer is available for personal training)
• basketball court
• badminton court
• volleyball court
• indoor soccer field
• table tennis
• original Finnish sauna
• changing room and showers

Group sessions available for an additional fee:

• aerobic
• martial art
• yoga sessions
• belly dance
• social dance

Sports and medicinal massage are available by appointment.
A limited number of lockers will be rented to regular visitors of the center.
The Sports Center occasionally organizes other events, such as in-house tournaments in various sports.

Degree Programs:
CEU Business School currently offers three graduate management degree programs: two leading to an American MBA (full or part-time studies), an American-EU Executive MBA, and the third U.S. degree program being a Master of Science (MSc) in Information Technology.

The ONE YEAR full-time MBA Program commences each year in September, bringing together students from more than 20 countries for an intensive 11 month management education program. In addition to general management, with particular focus on the realities of transforming economies, participants can specialize in Finance, Information Technology Management, or Marketing. The curriculum includes a real-world consulting project, as well as the possibility to spend an exchange semester abroad.

The modular Weekend MBA, the same high quality American degree as the full-time program, can now be earned on the weekends, with no career interruption. The Weekend MBA starts in January of each year, with classes running intensively from Friday afternoon to Sunday noon, every 3rd weekend.

The 18-month part-time Executive MBA (International Masters in Management) starts in January of each year, and has been purposely designed for professionals who need to maintain their full-time job responsibilities. Thus, the program concentrates on-campus instructional time into six 2-week residential sessions. The program takes an analytical approach to business problem solving which develops the managerial skills required for career advancement, and it’s focus on the international dynamics affecting the business firm in tandem with the rich multi-national mix of faculty and participants, provides for a unique learning opportunity.

The MSc in IT Management is strongly Industry supported Program that starts in January of each year and is tailor-made for the working professionals. It is a 3 semester, one year Program with the option available to be completed in just 2 semesters should the student opts for an intense course load. The program targets candidates with IT and basic business backgrounds who wish to accelerate their career progress, and strongly enhance their management and entrepreneurial skills and competitiveness in business areas addressed by the IT discipline. The relevance and timeliness of the program is ensured through high profile international executive IT participation and a leading international Industry Advisory Board.

Full time MBA:
Full-time MBA in ONE YEAR
If you would like to obtain an MBA in a short period of time, without sacrificing academic quality, the new CEU MBA is designed for you. From September 2007, the CEU MBA will be delivered full-time in just 11 months. The program is rigorous and demanding, and requires total commitment. You will be part of a dynamic group of high-achievers from two dozen countries. Classes are small, providing the right balance between diversity of participants and individual attention. The one-year MBA will continue to balance management theory and practical skills, with focus on the realities of the emerging and transition economies of the region. The new program will be delivered in 6 modules, from early September 2007 until the end of July 2007.

Accelerated. Intensive. Valuable.

• Your studies are completed in just 11 months, so time away from your career, home and family is significantly reduced.
• Interactive learning environment, with a good balance of case study teamwork and individual development.
• In addition to technical skills, attention is placed on training you as a manager of people, with courses in critical thinking, leadership, teamwork, ethics, and corporate social responsibility.
• Taught entirely in English, our MBA is practical equipping you for the reality of the modern multinational organization.
• Located in the heart of Europe, in beautiful, cosmopolitan Budapest - a vibrant, multicultural city that has assumed a special role as a regional business hub, connecting the EU with the markets of Central-Eastern Europe and beyond.
• Our close ties to the local and regional business communities give students access to information, networks and jobs.
• Established in 1988, our School is the most experienced in Central-Eastern Europe in delivering an American MBA.
• To graduate as a full time student, you will complete 60 credits of study; 36 credits of core courses, 12 additional credits for specialization (you may opt for a specialization in Finance, Marketing or IT Management), and 12 additional credits of open electives, or alternatively, 24 credits of open electives (if you do not specialize).

Exchanges and Dual Degrees
As a student at CEU Business School, you have the opportunity to spend a semester at one of our prestigious partner schools in North American or Western Europe at no additional tuition cost. Please note however that while tuition costs are waived, candidates must cover all other expenses such as travel and living.

These exchange opportunities are available to both full and part-time students, but only after completion of the core curriculum. This policy allows students to fully leverage their learning education experience abroad by giving them full access to the rich selection of electives available at our partner schools.

The following partner institutions are currently available to CEU Business School students as Exchange Opportunities:

• Case Western Reserve University (USA)
• Schulich School of Business, York University (Toronto, Canada)
• Copenhagen Business School (Copenhagen, Denmark); language: English
• ESC (Grenoble, France); language: French and English
• FUNDESEM (Alicante, Spain); language: Spanish
• University of Birmingham Business School (Birmingham, UK); language: English
• ENPC Paris (France); language: English
• EM Lyon (France); language: English
• WHU Koblenz (Germany); language: English and German

The Business School also has three dual degree programs:
The first is with the Technical University of Freiberg, Germany for an MBA/Diplomkaufmann. The first four modules of the program are taken in Budapest, where the required core MBA classes are completed. The second academic year is spent in Freiberg, where CEU students are required to take two courses from the field of 'General Economics'. In addition, they must complete two specializations (majors) in Business Administration as well as a third in an elective field (which may also be in Business Administration). In the fifth semester students write their diploma thesis, typically in combination with an internship.

Proficiency in German is a prerequisite for a successful foreign study at Freiberg University. To enroll, foreign students present a certificate of having taken the "German language Examination for Admission to Universities for Foreign Students" (DSH), or an equivalent.

The second dual degree is an MBA/MBA with Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. The Core MBA program is completed in Budapest, followed by 36 credits of study at the Weatherhead School. The Weatherhead School has a top-ranked MBA program, with a strong reputation for innovative curriculum design and specializations in Finance & Banking, and in Organizational Behavior. The Weatherhead School has been a long-time partner of CEU Business School, having run an AACSB-accredited joint international MBA program in Budapest between 1996 and 2003.

The third dual degree opportunity is provided with Emory University in Atlanta, USA. The Goizueta Business School is ranked among top US MBA programs and its student body is about one-third international. Some highlights include: strong marketing, strategy and finance concentrations; emphasis on leadership, communications and teamwork; innovative Career Management Center; and great access to faculty. The highly interactive, cooperative atmosphere leads to a lifelong international network.

In addition to these institutions, CEU Business School is continuously negotiating additional exchange partnerships with leading business schools throughout the world, and therefore, this list will be updated periodically.

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MSc in IT Management:
Focusing on Entrepreneurship The MSc in IT Management Program is an American management degree that is much more specialized than a general MBA and starts in January of every year. The program focuses on the relevant management issues in the IT discipline across various industries, providing a unique blend of both technology and business management skills development.

This program provides participants with the skills necessary to evaluate technological and managerial solutions, and to identify which combination of these solutions would enhance the added value in their specific industry and type of business. Particular emphasis will be given to developing entrepreneurial skills. Methods for transforming technological knowledge into profitable business applications is a core element throughout this program. Strong industry involvement and executive participation guarantees the timeliness and relevance of the technology entrepreneurial initiatives that are generated during the program. The latest technological innovations and their applications will be explored, providing participants with a competitive edge in exploiting existing, and/or designing new in-house technology for enhancing the product offering, for better market positioning, and for market expansion.

In addition, the program will address the large communication gap between so-called “techies” and managers. Participants will focus on the fundamentals of both schools of thinking and learn how to mediate, interpret and create a solid bridge between the two groups, thereby contributing to the organization’s competitive strength.

Both the program content and the innovative teaching methods, such as: in-company internships, student managed investment funds, senior industry executive round table meetings and presentations, venture capitalist monitoring and inter-campus exchanges are pivotal to the success of the program.

Important Dates:
Deadline for Application:
MSc Jan 2007 - Oct. 22, 2007.
IMM Jan 2007 - Nov. 30, 2007.
Weekend MBA Jan 2007 - Nov. 12, 2007.

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Full Time MBA MSc in IT Management

Admissions & Applications for MBA:
Admission Requirements
Admission to the MBA program is open to all qualified applicants.
Click here to download the application form and the reference form in a .pdf. (apandrefformba.pdf 38KB)
Candidates for the MBA program are required to complete an Admissions Application, which requires the following documentation:

• Two letters of recommendation
• Official transcripts of grades from recognized undergraduate educational institutions. Please note that if you submit copies of your bachelor diploma and transcript, these must be ink-stamped and signed by either your degree-granting school or a public notary. If the originals are not in English, you must submit officially translated versions in English. If the translations are copied, they too must be stamped and signed.
• a GMAT score (see www.mba.com for more information)
• TOEFL score (for September 2007 enrollment, minimum 230 - computer based scoring), for those whose first language is not English. We also accept IELTS or Cambridge Proficiency/Advanced Tests.
• Business Resumé

Completed applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Interviews are held with all qualified applicants—in most cases in person (either in Budapest or at various locations in other countries), or by telephone when necessary. Criteria for the selection includes previous academic performance, GMAT and TOEFL scores, work experience, managerial potential, internal motivation, and other personal characteristics.

Admission Procedures
An application for admission will not be processed until all materials have been received. Candidates are responsible for ensuring that all documentation is submitted before the given deadline, including: Profile, Two Essays, Resumé, Two Letters of Recommendation, Official Transcripts of Grades with Certified Translation, Original GMAT Score Report, Original TOEFL Score Report.

• Upon Admission, the candidate is notified of his/her admission (with any conditions) to the MBA Program. The notification will include the following:
• Request for acceptance of offer of admission
• A deposit of 200 Euro is required to hold your candidate placement.

Graduation Requirements:
A total of 60 credits of study. Students take 36 credits of core classes and 24 elective credits and may choose a specialization. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 in graduate courses taken for credit in the MBA, where the grading system is the following:
A 4.0 points
A- 3.6 points
B+ 3.2 points
B 3.0 points
B- 2.6 points
C+ 2.0 points
F 0 points (no degree credit)
IN Incomplete (no degree credit)
W Withdrew without grade (no degree credit)
WD Withdrew from all courses in a semester (no degree credit)

Admissions & Application for MSc in IT Mangement:
Admission Requirements
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Candidates applying for the Program must satisfy the following requirements:

1. An undergraduate degree with a good GPA
2. An acceptable GMAT score (exemptions possible for significant corporate experience.)
3. A minimum TOEFL score of 230 for those whose first language is not English
4. A resumé
5. Two letters of recommendation
6. Letter of intent

Completed Application Forms can also be sent to:
CEU Admissions Office
Nador u. 9.
1051 Budapest
Hungary
fax: (36-1) 327-3211

Deadline for international applications is October 22, 2007

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