Experts for the European Utility Industry

On Sunday, September 11, the opening ceremony of the part-time Executive MBA in European Utility Management took place. 12 students from 10 different companies arrived on campus for their first block week. Over the next two years the executive students will be combining everyday responsibilities in their companies with a demanding and career-oriented program that sets high standards.

[ Sep 13, 2005]  Program director Prof. Dr. Andreas Bausch, Professor of Strategic Management and Controlling, welcomed the second class of MBA-students on campus. He emphasized the impact of the master program: “Since the liberalization of the energy market in 1998, there is a continuously increasing need for top-management quality in utility firms. We are fully convinced that the Executive MBA in European Utility Management paves the way for our executive students enhancing their management knowledge and skills and advancing their careers.“

The Executive MBA program in European Utility Management has been developed by IUB in cooperation with high-level executives from the utility industries. It is designed for applicants intending to extend their knowledge and skills towards business administration and management in the context of the utility industries.

The 12 students of the new class are of diverse academic background: industrial engineering, engineering, integrated social sciences, psychology, chemistry, physics. During the first block week courses in general management, managerial economics and business statistics take place as well as a soft skills training on presentation and moderation. The block week will also comprise some social activities to build the team spirit right from the start. The activities will include such as a trip to Cuxhaven including a walk on the beach by night, a sightseeing tour of Bremen and several guest presentations.