1. Welcome!

2. The Partners
Blended MBA rankings
- FT online MBA #1 worldwide (03/2014)
- QS Intelligence Unit #1 worldwide (01/2014)

3. An
educational
FUSION
The Concept

4. Fusion
F2F & Online
Theory & Practice
(project-based learning)
Eastern & Western
Management Philosophies
Diversity
Asia & Europe
IE & SMU

5. Opening Week
Singapore
Oct 2014
SMU Campus
(Thurs-Sat) Dec
2014
SMU Campus
(Thurs-Sat)
Mar 2015
SMU Campus
(Thurs-Sat)
May 2015
Graduation
Madrid, Spain
Jul 2015
Online (8 weeks) Online (8 weeks)Online (8 weeks) Online (8 weeks)
IE-SMU MBA
10 months - October to July (Start September 27, 2014)
Blended learning

6. Blended Learning
Same methodology, same faculty
but different delivery
Blending face-to-face periods with interactive distance learning

7. Individual
Preparation
Team
Preparation
Case Methodology

8. Skills Development
Leadership | Teamwork | Negotiation | Communication | Self confidence
Exchange of Experience
Industry | Function | Region | Culture | Personal
LecturesCase Studies 80%
Case Methodology

9. 9

10. 2 Types of Online Sessions
Synchronous
o Videoconferences
o Live
o Camera & Voice
o Saturdays
Asynchronous
o Discussion forums
o Debates
o Written messages
o 4 days (Monday – Thurs)

11. VC
Saturday
VC
Saturday
VC
Saturday
Forum
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Forum
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Fin. AccountingFin. AccountingFin. Accounting Fin. Accounting Fin. Accounting
Project ManagementProject ManagementProject Mgt Project Mgt Project Mgt
A typical 2 weeks in an online period

12. Discussion forums
12

13. Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday

14. Forum based discussions
Benefits:
- Participation adjusted to your timetable
- Time to research and reflect
- Deeper analysis of case discussion
- Tap into corporate resources
- Interact & stay connected

15. Camara & Voice
Chat
Presentation
Participants
Videoconferences

16. Russia Puerto Rico Jordan Portugal Australia United Kindgom
Venezuela
http:///conference.ie.edu/p83721907
Professors can ask
the students to
participate using
their own webcams.
Videoconferences

17. Videoconferences
Benefits:
- Live interaction with faculty & classmates
- Real time
- Skills development
- Relationship building

18. Content Areas
Business Strategy &
Global Context
Business Functions
Leadership &
Management
Personal Skills
for Business

19. Business Strategy and
Global Context
Business Functions
Business, Governance and Society
Managerial Economics
Competitive & Corporate Strategy
Strategic Management in China
Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Marketing
Marketing and Innovation in Asia
Corporate Finance
Operations Management
Corporate Communication
Content

20. Leadership and Management Personal Skills for Business
Critical Thinking
Entrepreneurial Management
Leadership and HR
Project Management
Negotiations and Partnerships
Managing Innovation and Growth
Business Analytics Foundations
Management in Asia
Partnerships in Asia
Presentation Skills
Coaching
Networking and Personal Branding
Project-based learning - along the program
Content

21. Faculty Profile
92% PhD

22. Admissions
BA Degree or equivalent
Min. 3 years of work experience
GMAT, GRE, ieGAT, SMU Admissions Test
Online application through SMU

23. Application
Entrance Exam
Final decision
Interview
The Process

24. Financial Aid
Awards for Leadership, Community Impact,
Entrepreneurship, Diversity, Academic Excellence
Up to 30% of tuition
... Explore external options!

25. More details on
www.ie-smu-mba.com