FULL-TIME, RESIDENTIAL MBA

MEET THE CLASS OF 2015

MAASTRICHTMBA

LEARN, GROW AND NETWORK IN THE HEART OF EUROPE

The MaastrichtMBA is a joint initiative of Maastricht School of Management (MSM) and Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE).

The MaastrichtMBA is fl exibly available both for full-time and part-time participants. The full-time, residential format of the MaastrichtMBA has been developed for managers and entrepreneurs with at least three years of postgraduate work experience, who have a passion for the challenges of managing and leading organizations in a multicultural, global context.The program combines the latest management thinking with practice and applied research, with an emphasis on leading and managing in multicultural settings.The program is ranked #2 in the Netherlands according to Eduniversal’s Best Masters ranking, internationally accredited by NVAO, ACBSP, IACBE and AMBA, and draws on MSM’s 60-year experience in management and business education. It was one of the three nominees for the Nuffi c Orange Carpet Award in 2014, in recognition for its contribution to the internationalization of higher education in the Netherlands. And MSM won the 3rd prize in the prestigious MBA Innovation Award competition organized by the Association of MBA’s (AMBA). Graduates from the program have assumed leading and challenging positions in the private and public sectors, and have successfully started their own entrepreneurial ventures.

DEVELOPING GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Global and multicultural leadership skills are vital assets for today’s managers. Joining the MaastrichtMBA class will challenge participants to develop their managementskills in a diverse, international and multicultural environment. The more than two dozen nationalities represented in a typical class of the full-time, residential format of the MaastrichtMBA create a stimulating learning environment inside and outside the classroom.This will help participants develop their global and multicultural leadership skills and expand their global network. Maastricht’s proximity to other major Europeancountries and MSM’s global network of partner institutions, including partnership of the Global BusinessSchool Network (GBSN), only add to our attractiveness as an international management school.

RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT

MSM subscribes to high ethical standards in business and strongly promotes corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development. We subscribe to the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). With CSR and business ethics constituting an integral part of the MBA curriculum, participants will be trained to become a responsible and effective manager.

STONG LINKS TO BUSINESS COMMUNITY

Pursuing an MBA degree is not only about management thinking and case studies. Our strong links to the business community will give participants exposure to the best companies and organizations in the region. This is facilitated through our international management mentorship program, the MBA Business Colloquium, as well as an active program of guest lectures and work visits.

INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

MSM’s international management mentorship is a platform to link our talented, experienced and diverse group of MaastrichtMBA students on an individual basis to representatives of the local and regional business community and governmental institutions. This match allows mentors and students to build mutually benefi cial and durable networks and relationships. For MaastrichtMBA students, the mentorship program is a unique and much appreciated opportunity to gain insights into for instance Dutch business and governance knowhow. The initiative is also valued by local representatives, who see it as a chance to broaden their personal knowledge of foreign business cultures and expertise. The precise content of the mentorship is jointly determined by the mentor and the student. Professional interaction is the main objective of the mentorship; experience shows however that the most durable and benefi cial relationships are most often built in the cultural and social sphere. More than 20 seniormanagers from organizations such as Obvion NV, Mayfran International BV, ING Nederland, the City of Maastricht,Maastricht University, DSM Innovation Center, the Province of Limburg, are participating in the international management mentorship program, which was one of the three nominees for the Nuffi c Orange Carpet Award 2014.

FULL-TIME, RESIDENTIAL MBACLASS OF 2015

Nationality 33Africa 13Middle East 2Europe 3Asia 9Latin America 6

CONNECTING THEORY TO PRACTICE

Every month during the academic year the MBA Business Colloquium features a guest lecture with a representative of the business community on a subject directly linked to the MBA course topic. Some examples include:• in the context of the Accounting for Managers

1 course, a guest lecture by Linda Ummels, Manager Pricewaterhouse Coopers Maastricht

• in the context of the Global Supply Chain Management course, a guest lecture by Herman de Kwaasteniet, Site manager at Arcelor Mittal Distribution Solutions

• in the context of the Global Corporate Strategy course, a guest lecture by Giselle Verwoort, Manager Shared Services Planning & Control at Sabic.

A DIVERSE COMMUNITY

The current MBA intake consists of 23 nationalities and represents many different job responsibilities in a diverse range of sectors.

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“My mentor and I soon discovered that we were both

interested in sustainable development. My mentor

happened to be well-vested in issues of sustainable

energy. In the light of climate change issues and

considering that my country is beginning to

put sustainable energy sources in the fore of

development initiatives, I learned a lot from him.

Morgan Mwesa Kapeya, MSM MBA Alumnus 2013 ”

Class profi leStudents: 33Gender: 20 Male, 13 Female (61% : 39%)Nationalities: 22Age range: 24 - 46 (average 33)Work experience range: 2 - 17 years (average work experience: 8 years)

Job areas 33Finance 12Government 6General Management 3Marketing 3Sales 2Research 2Other 5

Aksana AstashynaBelarusBelorussian State Economic University - Bachelor of Economy, Work experience: 11 yearsExploring new career opportunities in the Netherlands. Upon graduation Aksana joined the Belorussian state trade and production enterprise “The public pharmaceutical service“. As economist she was responsible for the coordination of the fi nancial part and the business planning of the fi rm. In 2012 she moved to Russia and subsequently worked as a project manager in a trade enterprise which deals with sawmilling and woodworking equipment.

Alejandra Salazar SantosColombiaLa Sabana University - Bachelor of International Business Management, Work experience: 5 yearsMarketing Specialist at Jeronimo Martins, a Portugal-based international group operating in Food Distribution, Food Manufacturing, and Services sectors. She has experience in management of consumer goods and development of marketing strategies, new product innovation and improvements in profi tability and processes.

Amina SerwendaTanzaniaCollege of Business Education - Bachelor of Accounting, Work experience: 5 yearsInternal Auditor at Chamwino District Council, Dodoma Region, Tanzania. As internal auditor Amina performs audit assurance in accordance with International Professional Practice Framework, and engages in consultancy and furnishing management with analyses, appraisals, recommendations and commentariesaimed at identifying avenues for improvement in risk management, control and government processes.

Ana PaezEcuadorPontifi cal Catholic University of Ecuador - BSc. Business Engineer, Work experience: 2 yearsExecutive at the Effi ciency and Productivity department in Produbanco, one of the biggest banks in Ecuador. During her studies Ana gained practical work experience in the human resources and marketing fi eld at Piramide Digital and Pichincha Bank. In 2012 she joined Producobank where she leads Lean Management Projects to improve processes and customer experience.

Andargachew Zewge LemmaEthiopiaAddis Abeba University - Bsc in Accounting and Finance, Work experience: 5 yearsFinance Manager at Sivanet General Trading. As such he is responsible for the company’s fi nancial accounting monitoring and reporting systems. During his studies Andargachew worked as an accountant at ANNPCAN: Association for Nation Wide Action for Prevention and Protection Against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN) - Ethiopia.

MBA INTAKE 31CLASS OF 2015

Balázs KleebergHungarySzent István University - Master in Business Economics, Work experience: 4 yearsCost Controller at Erste Group Bank AG, Austria. As such he is involved in strategic initiatives to increase process effi ciency and optimize cost development of eight Central and Eastern European banks. After graduation Balázs has acquired experience in the topic of insurance, pawn broking, business intelligence and operational steering. He is open for new ideas and proposals, fl exible minded to solve issues and working hard to support the recovery of the European banking sector.

Anton TariganIndonesiaUniversity of Indonesia - Bachelor of Economics, Work experience: 5 yearsLoan analyst at the Directorate General of Debt Management, Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia. He deals on a daily basis with loans/grants appraisal and calculation of effective cost of a loan especially from Canada, Poland and South Korea, which will be used to fi nance certain government projects. Anton obtained his Diploma in State Treasury from State College of Accounting in 2004 and started working for the Ministry of Finance since then. In 2009 he obtained his Bachelor degree in Economics majoring in Management.

Brighton MavhusaZimbabweSolusi University - Bachelor of Business Administration, Work experience: 12 yearsFinance & Administration Manager at Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition. The Coalition is a non-profi t, civil society organization. As head of unit Brighton’s responsibilities cover budgeting and budget management, fi nancial management, fi nancial reporting to donors and other stakeholders, compliance, human resources management and general administrative management. His passion and desire is to see the enhancement of capacities leading to fi nancial sustainability and growth of non-profi t organizations.

Chen MiaoChinaShanghai University of Finance and Economics - BA in Management & International Economic Law, Work experience: 9 yearsSales representative at the Sales Center of Baosteel co. ltd. Baosteel is the second largest and one of the most competitive iron and steel companies in the world. Chen is familiar with domestic sales and export business. His job covers the balancing of production and sales plans, sales policy proposal making, market analysis, and brand building in the steel industry.

Benjamin MusondaZambiaUniversity of Zambia, Bachelor of Engineering, Work experience: 12 yearsDirector Operations at Zambia Weights and Measures Agency, Legal Metrology statutory Institution under Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry. Benjamin has worked as an operational and service engineer in utilities and projects and he has gained management experience in technical regulatory institutions. He wants to continue contributing in a leadership role equipped with skills to bridge gaps between technical expertise and management for high performance science and industry regulators.

Emmanuel Peter BaleleTanzaniaUniversity of Dar es Salaam - Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Work experience: 7 yearsFinance manager at Avalon Travel and Tours, a travel agent based in the lake region where air travel is growing fast. As fi nance manager his duties include fi nancial review, analysis and preparation of monthly reports, budget and forecast preparation, cash fl ow forecasting and tax support.

Eleftheria SitaraGreeceAthens University of Economics & Business - BSc in Marketing & Communication, Work experience: 4 years Marketing Services Assistant at Nestlé Hellas. Eleftheria has been employed in the FMCG sector for over 3 years, fi rst at Cadbury’s then at Nestlé. She has been responsible for a.o. the implementation of CSR projects, consumer contests and corporate events. She is particularly interested in foreign cultures, that’s why she has studied Chinese for 4 years. She sees every day as a new opportunity to improve herself and believes that obtaining and MBA degree will take her a few steps closer to becoming an effi cient and infl uential manager.

Gustavo NevesBrazilUniversidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie - MSc in Ecometrics and Management Science, Work experience: 13 yearsSenior Procurement Manager in the fast-moving consumer goods sector (FMGC) in Latin America. Gustavo has worked for amongst others, Danone, Nestlé Latin America, Unilever and Kraft foods. He is a business administrator with experience in trade marketing and in-company training, with a solid knowledge of the procurement and packaging business.

He BaohuaChinaEast China University of Science and Technology - Bachelor of Engineering, Work experience: 14 yearsSenior investment manager at Baosteel Resources Company, one of the subsidiaries of Baosteel Group China. He is responsible for business communication and negotiations with potential cooperation partners for different types of resources investment projects including iron ore, coal, manganese mineral.

Diego RazzetoPeru Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas - Bachelor in International Business and Management, Work experience: 5 yearsProduct Manager for International Factoring at the Banco de Credito del Peru. As such he is responsible for product development and for developing and negotiating the structure of the product’s incomes and expenses. Diego’s ambition is to acquire more knowledge and develop his teamwork and leadership skills in an international and multicultural environment in order to move forward in his professional career.

CLASS OF 2015

Mahendra SubediIndiaUniversity of Mumbai - Master of Commerce, Work experience: 10 yearsBranch head - Annamrita, a non governmental humanitarian relief and development organziation that has a focus on primary education and nutritional support to girls. Mahendra has the lead of a project team of 44 fte working round the clock. They cook and deliver nutritious hot meals to 35,000 children in about 450 schools every single day. He is a development sector professional with a passion for community, NGO and development work. Service to mankind has always attracted him and has been his primary area of interest.

Liu XingChinaChina Science and Technology University of Beijing, Work experience: 14 yearsGeneral Manager Assistant & Manager of Energy and Structure Department, Heavy Plate Trading Company of Baosteel in Shanghai, China. Liu Xing likes challenges and has the ambition to travel around the world and learn from people with a diverse background. As such she came to Maastricht to advance her knowledge in a multicultural and diverse study environment, in order to recharge and improve herself as a manager and as a person.

Michael Yair Topf ScaramonePeruUniversidad del Pacifi co - Bachelor of Business Administration, Work experience: 3 yearsRelationship Manager - Financial Institutions at Banco de Crédito del Peru. As such Michael was responsiblefor intermediating all trade-related transactions of BCP’s corporate clients outside Peru, and of BCP’s correspondent bank´s corporate clients who did business in Peru. His network expands into 3 continents and he has managed to increase the number of correspondent banks with 20%. He has a true passion for international banking.

Leki TsheringBhutanSherubtse College/Delhi University - Bachelor of Commerce, Work experience: 12 yearsOffi ciating Head of the Credit Department at T Bank Ltd. Upon completion of his bachelor’s degree in 2003,Leki started working for Bhutan National Bank Ltd as a Credit Offi cer. He was in charge of the Credit Information Bureau and as such redesigned the entire credit process. In the year 2009, he joined T Bank Ltd as anoffi ciating Credit Head in Corporate Offi ce. He implemented Core Banking Software as a functional expert. He provided end to end input in product set up, conducted user acceptance test and trained new recruits.

James BamweteUgandaMakerere University - Master of Statistics, Work experience: 16 yearsDistrict Planner for Manafwa District Local Government in Uganda, a position he has held for six years. The main role is to coordinate all planning and budgeting activities of all cost centers in the district. Before that he worked as Senior Economist for Jinja district in Uganda for 10 years. James also worked as a consultant on a proposal for provision of safe water to communites in Uganda by the Rotary Club of Jinja.

Nomindari BatkhuyagMongoliaColumbia College (USA) - Bachelor in Financial Services, Work experience: 5 yearsFinancial Advisor and Financial Aid Manager at Mongolian University of Science and Technology. Dealing with student fi nance and providing fi nancial counseling to parents and students. Nomindari has gained previous work experience in information technology and internship experience in banking as well as in hospitality.

Mutende MusondaZambia University of Zambia - Bachelor of Engineering in Agricultural Engineering, Work experience: 12 yearsDistrict Agricultural Coordinator at Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock in Zambia. Mutende has extensive experience working in the private and public sector (government), as well as non-governmental organizations. Mutende’s key result areas include policy interpretation and implementation, performance management,coordination of specialized services, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation and planning. He is passionate about organizations achieving high performance, hence his motivation to do an MBA.

Mohamad ZaarourLebanon Lebanese American University - BSc in Business Administration, Work experience: 8 yearsRelationship Manager and Financial Analyst in the International Division at Banque Libano-Française, one of the leading Banks in Lebanon (Group Alpha). As such responsible for country analysis based on which the bank takes risks of counterparties. Mohamad started his career as a Senior Trade Finance Offi cer at the same Bank in 2006.

Olanike OjoNigeriaFederal University of Technology Minna - Bachelor of Technology in Geography, Work experience: 6 yearsMonitoring and Evaluation Offi cer with Society for Family Health Abuja. Olanike is involved in carrying out research on health related issues like malaria, HIV, maternal health. She educates people on the need to be aware of these issues and the importance of making use of preventive measures and its treatment. Through this MBA she wants to improve her management and intercultural skills to become a better facilitator during the trainings, impactknowledge and be involved in making policies that help improve the lives of the less privileged in remote areas.

Ni HaiChinaNortheast University - Master in Program Management, Work experience: 17 yearsSales Director of Heavy Plate Department of Baosteel. Ni obtained his Bachelor’s degree in International Business from Jiaotong University in 1997. He then joined Baosteel group, in the meantime he has obtained his Master’s degree in Program Management from Northeast University. In the 17 years he has worked for Baosteel he rose through the ranks and is now Sales Director of the Heavy Plate Department of Baosteel.

CLASS OF 2015

Rebecca Freda NamaggaUgandaKyambogo University - BSc in Accounting and Finance, Work experience: 8 yearsFinance & Accounting Manager with JW Technologies in Uganda. JW Technologies recently rebranded to Aster-Integral Private Limited, a privately owned, limited company based in Kampala, Uganda offering specialized services in the fi elds of planning, economics, engineering, architecture-building services and environmental management. Rebecca’s experience in the accounting & fi nance fi eld includes exporting & importing aspects of doing business.

Omotayo OyediranNigeriaUniversity of Lagos - BSc in Business Administration, Work experience: 6 yearsAudit and Account Offi cer with Women Empowerment Foundation, a non governmental organization whose agenda it is to support the leadership and participation of rural women in shaping laws, strategies, policies,and programs on all issues that affect their lives, including improved food nutrition security and better livelihoods. As Audit and Account Offi cer Omotayo analyzes trends affecting expenditures and adjusts budgets accordingly, she also examines budgets for accuracy and compliance with rules and regulations.

Oluwabunmi FolowoseleNigeriaUniversity of Ado-Ekiti - BSc in Banking and Finance, Work experience: 6 yearsAccount Offi cer in Yaba Local Government Council. As such she is responsible to provide expert and professional assistance and support on budget and other related matters. She started as Administration and Corporate Affairs offi cer in 2008 and then moved on to head the HR department where she has achieved a drastic reduction of over-spending and turnaround time in all areas of HR functions.

Olga PaezEcuadorPontifi cia Universidad Catolica del Ecuador - Bachelor in Systems Engineering, Work experience: 2 yearsIT manager at Piramide Digital (a company established and owned by Olga’s family). Piramide Digital offers consultancy and training services for managers, and has worked with most of the big public and private companies in Ecuador (Telecom, Service, Oil, Technology and Production Companies, Universities, Banks). Her newest and most interesting project is working with a TV production company in production of football matches or any other kind of sports, cultural, political event that is going to be broadcasted in Ecuador.

Shentu LifengChinaUniversity of Shanghai for Science and Technology - Master of Mechatronic Engineering, Work experience: 9 yearsSenior researcher at the Research Institute (R&D Center) of Baosteel. Shentu joined Baosteel upon his graduation in 2005. His job focusses on the research of Industrial Automation and Computer Vision fi elds.

Yosief IyassuEritreaUniversity of Asmara – Bachelor in Accounting, Work experience: 7 yearsInternal auditor at the Ministry of Finance, Customs Department Head Offi ce. As such he is responsible for ensuring that each staff member complies to the policies and procedures set by the customs department. Yosief also worked for various private companies and audit fi rms on part-time basis, where he performed full cycle accounting and auditing confi rming to IFRS guidelines. In 2011 Yosief was admitted as member of Association of Chartered Certifi ed Accountants (ACCA).

Wassim Abdel NourSyriaDamascus University - Bachelor of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Work experience: 10 yearsPharmacist at a private pharmacy in Damascus. After graduating from university, Wassim started his own business as a pharmacist. Setting up and running his own fi rm has exposed him to the business world. He learned to coordinate all the different aspects: building a supply chain, dealing with subcontractors and clients, attracting clients by different marketing strategies. This has made him eager to pursue an MBA, to further develop his business skills.

Sibongile ChaipaZimbabwe Midlands State University - Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Work experience: 10 yearsAccountant at the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises and Cooperative Development. Sibongile has been working for the Government of Zimbabwe since 2003. She joined the Ministry of SMECD as an Accounting Assistant and became an Auditor in 2006. In 2008 she joined the Accounts department. Her duties include preparation of monthly and annual fi nancial returns, management of Ministry budgets and preparation of creditors and debtors reconciliations.

CLASS OF 2015

“The MSM experience has made me grow, given me the opportunities to live with so many different

cultures I would have never had an opportunity to maybe even meet. The MBA is very intensive and

exhausting but it makes you step off your comfort zone and achieve things you never thought you

could. It pushes you to the boundaries, so in the end you can look back and truly be proud of what

you have achieved. It is tough, very tough - but that’s what makes it worth.We have been told here

so many times about the pressure cooker and pressure creates diamonds.

Ermina Berberovic, MBA alumna 2014 ”

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The main prerequisite for admission to the full-time residential format of the MaastrichtMBA is a sound academic background. Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. Furthermore, candidates should have at least three years of relevant work experience next to their Bachelor‘s degree. Applicants are required to take a GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) and obtain a score of 600 or higher. In addition to a GMAT of 600 or higher, we will also accept a GRE with an equivalent score of 600 or higher. Without either of these two scores, all applicants need to complete four, online leveling courses. Profi ciency in English is absolutely essential to enroll in the MaastrichtMBA. Candidates whose native language is not English must submit evidence of profi ciency in the English language by achieving the following scores:• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language):

88 internet-based test, 570 paper-based test or• IELTS score of 6.5 (academic test)

MORE INFORMATION

For more information please contact the Admission Offi ce at +31 43 38 70 882 or at full-time@maastrichtmba.com

HOW TO APPLY?

Candidates are admitted to MSM on a competitive basis. The online application form is available at: www.maastrichtmba.com/apply-ftIn order to complete the application process MSM needs the following documents:• Copies of Bachelor’s/Master’s degree• Academic transcripts• Proof of English profi ciency• Two reference letters• Personal resume• Motivational letter• GMAT score report• Copy of passport and passport-size picture

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All letters and documents must be submitted in English, the offi cial working language in the MaastrichtMBA, or accompanied by certifi ed English translations. Upon receipt of an online application, MSM provides the candidate with the necessary details on the procedure to submit required documents. Applications are processed immediately upon receipt of these complementary documents. The deadline for applications is 1 June of the same academic year. Each application is processed on an individual basis. The Graduate Admissions Board makes a decision based on applicants’ prior academic performance, work experience and overall achievements and goals. MSM informs applicants about the decision of the Admissions as early as possible.

Program offering Recent Graduate Early Career Mid-career Senior management

Master of Science (MSc) in Management and Engineering in Production SystemsOffered jointly with RWTH Aachen. 2 year full-time program for recent graduates who wish to pursue leading positions in industrial engineering companies.

Master of Management in Education2.5 year part-time program solely offered to educational organizations aiming at increasing leadership and management capacity.

MaastrichtMBA - full-time residential format1 year full-time program conducted in Maastricht. Targeting professionals who wish to develop greater confi dence in management and leadership and improve their global career prospects.

MaastrichtMBA - part-time executive formatOffered by Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE). 2 year part-time program, modular design to allow the combination of an MBA study with a full-time job. Designed for professionals with at least 5 years of managerial work experience who wish to accelerate their professional and personal growth.

MBA programs abroadOffered in collaboration with partner institutions in 14 locations in the world. Part-time programs varying from 18 - 30 months duration, targeting professionals with at least three years of work experience.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)Ranked # 2 in the world in the 2012 DBAstudies.com ranking. The MSM DBA prepares students for visionary management and leadership. 4-6 years duration, full-time/part-time mode, offered in Maastricht, Albania, Egypt, Germany and Peru.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)Conducted as a joint doctorate program between MSM and a number of universities based in the Netherlands. The PhD degree is conferred by one of these carefully selected partner universities.

Executive EducationMSM offers a broad portfolio of open enrollment programs, designed for professionals with at least 6 years of work experience, who wish to improve their knowledge and skills in internationally relevant management topics or in specifi c management competence areas. Duration varies from three days to 12 weeks.

Apart from these programs MSM offers on a regular basis Refresher Courses for alumni and Summer School courses for Bachelor’s and Master’s students. Check our website www.msm.nlto fi nd out more about these and the above mentioned programs, or contact our admission department at admissions@msm.nl or via +31 43 3870 882.

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