The International Management Programme is a 21-day training program held over 7 modules within a 9 month period. It is designed for managers with at least 8 years of professional experience including 4 years of management experience who work in an international context. The program aims to strengthen leadership skills and provide a more generalist view of management beyond one's own function. Participants gain tools and concepts for dealing with the challenges of globalization through relevant case studies and interactions with a diverse group of peers from different industries and countries.

1. A global training
International Management
Programme
Other cultures, value patterns and beliefs: as a manager, you Added value for you and your company
increasingly have to face the effects of globalisation. Time to
arm yourself – with tools, concepts and networks – so that Leader
you can take on those challenges head on. This is the whole The programme helps you strengthen your leadership
purpose of the International Management Programme: it qualities and management skills.
gives you the chance to look further than your own function
and think beyond the boundaries of your organisation. Manager
You will know how to align at international level the
For whom? different functional and cross-functional management
domains.
• You are a manager with international responsibility.
• You have at least 8 years of professional experience of Strategist
which at least 4 years of management experience. You will make a larger contribution to the strategic process
• You work in an international context. thanks to your newly acquired know-how in strategic
• In addition to your own expertise, you seek to develop a management.
more generalist view of management.
You are a manager with less international management
responsibilities? If so, make sure to check out our Middle
Management Programme (please refer to page 10).
Relevant and inspiring
" The International Management Programme was a unique
learning experience. The substance of the programme was
very relevant and the business cases were inspiring. The group
of participants offered huge added value, being a mix of
people, companies and jobs. I learned at least as much from
the students as from the faculty. “
Serge Van Der Geyten - Janssen Pharmaceutica/Johnson & Johnson,
Associate Director

2. Programme design Meet your faculty
You will be amazed by our keenness for practice. Departing from well-founded Your time is precious. The programme
theory, we illustrate it with practice-based examples, case studies and exercises. therefore features only the very best
lecturers who draw from their rich
In these cases you test the knowledge shared by the faculty against your own experience in their field of expertise.
experience. Brainstorming sessions with other participants provide you with Their strong academic foundation allows
a fresh perspective on issues and solutions. During the programme we also them to establish valid connections
develop with you a personal development plan. with practical applications. Both Vlerick
faculty members and lecturers from other
This top level programme introduces you to other participants with profiles business schools invite you to join them
comparable to yours. In this ideal setting, you therefore optimise your learning on an international journey of discovery.
potential, share experiences and get to expand your network. The residential
character of the programme, involving both formal and social evening activities, PRACTICAL INFO
will promote exchanges.
Dates and venues
Each group member comes from a different background, which guarantees 21 days (7 modules of 3 days)
a unique forum for discussions on countries, sectors and departments. An November 2012 - September 2013
opportunity for you to question your own working methods and step out of May 2013 - April 2014
your comfort zone. Various locations in Belgium
Language
English
Leadership & Knowledge Fee
people skills pillars Programme fee: € 12,695 (excl. 21% VAT).
€ 1,950 (excl. 21% VAT) seminar costs and
personal development plan
Cross-cultural Global Business € 1,700 (excl. 21% VAT) hotel costs (B&B).
awareness Awareness
business project
Strategic
Team management
management
HR & people Operations & Services
management Management
Strategic marketing
Negotiation
& innovation
Financial management
Change management
& cost accounting
business simulation
apply now!
Please see Practical Info on the following
page, or visit:
www.vlerick.com/imp

3. PRACTICAL INFO
Registration
Executive General Management MBA programmes
Register online at Register online at
www.vlerick.com/generalmanagement www.vlerick.com/mba
We want to be sure that you are choosing the Ready to join us?
programme that best suits your wishes and profile. The entry test is mandatory, but it
This is why we kindly ask you to fill out a motivation guarantees that all participants strive
form first. Please send it in; we will then contact you to for excellence.
conduct an interview by telephone or in person.
Your certificate Your degree
One good turn deserves another. You are an active You are entitled to an MBA degree if you
participant? Well, then, you are entitled to a certificate succeed for the examinations and your final
from Vlerick Business School. project.
Our team is here for you Our team is here for you
Sihame Ghaddab
Hannelore Waterschoot Recruitment & Admissions Manager
Group Product Manager MBA
T: + 32 9 210 97 30 T: + 32 9 210 98 28
hannelore.waterschoot@vlerick.com sihame.ghaddab@vlerick.com
Rian De Bruycker
Programme Advisor Financial benefits for you?
T: + 32 9 210 98 84
rian.debruycker@vlerick.com • Only for General Management programmes:
10% special reduction for paying members of
Vlerick Alumni.
• Only for MBA degrees: loans and grants
(www.vlerick.com/mba).
• SME portfolio: subsidies for Flemish SMEs.
• Vlerick Social Profit Grants for organisations active in
the social profit sector.
Find more info on www.vlerick.com/benefits
Vlerick Alumni
If you successfully complete a long-term
General Management Programme or an
MBA degree programme, you can join
the Vlerick Alumni Network, a worldwide
network of over 16,000 alumni in over 100
countries.