Hochschule Bremen - International Graduate Center (IGC)

Students of the International MBA program

The International Graduate Center offers four full-time MBA programs and two international master programs. All MBA programs are providing one of the following features:

• A real international profile through an international audience (from over 40 nations), international lecturers and institutional partners focused on General Management with specializations
• English as language of instruction
• Practical proximity and team oriented lectures. High quality through accreditation on high European standards
• Enhanced support of application and student matters through the International Students Assistance
• MBA and Master's degrees in just one year study-time
• A tuition free optional semester for an internship (not available for Intern. MBA)

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Graduation Ceremony 2011

With some 8,000 students from nearly 100 different countries and over 60 courses (19 Master and MBA courses) on offer, the Hochschule Bremen, City University of Applied Sciences is amongst the largest Universities of Applied Sciences in Germany. The University's roots go back to the first faculty in the year 1799 and today the City University of Applied Sciences can rely on a network of over 300 partner universities worldwide.Currently, 1,300 international Students are on campus.

The accreditation of all courses ensures that students receive a highest quality education combined with the best possible mobility during their studies. Moreover in two thirds of all courses, internships and study terms spend abroad are an obligatory part of the teaching plan. Courses leading to a master's degree are based on the first level of final university exams that qualify students for professions or vocations.

The Hochschule Bremen, City University of Applied Sciences presents students with attractive opportunities in structuring study courses not only practice oriented but also internationally compatible. Future-oriented and innovative course contents which are acknowledged all over the world offer excellent career possibilities in and outside Europe.

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MBA Students of the IGC

The International Graduate Center (IGC) was founded by the Hochschule Bremen, City University of Applied Sciences as an interdisciplinary Graduate School for Management and Leadership. For applicants with a first university degree the IGC offers several MBA and Master's degrees in the areas of international and European business and management. With three full-time and two part-time MBA programs the IGC has a large range of courses. All full-time courses are taught entirely in English.

The IGC guarantees a postgraduate education which satisfies academic and job requirements in equal measure. Team oriented lectures and seminars in small groups with a maximum of 25 students facilitate a constructive dialog between the members. The IGC has currently some 200 students from more than 40 countries. The IGC is part of the International Business School Alliance (IBSA) with six partner universities (located in the US, UK, Spain, France, Russia) that successfully offer a unique dual MBA program where students receive two degrees within one year.

As a Graduate School of a public German University we regularly have the curricula accredited by external accreditation agencies (ZEvA, AQAS, AACSB). An AACSB accreditation applies to the International MBA program from the International Graduate Center and University of North Carolina Wilmington, USA.

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The international network is strengthened by visiting lecturers from many of our international partner universities who offer courses, lectures and contribute to the intercultural competence of our students. Many of our lecturers come from top companies in Europe and will provide students with an insight into different companies and fields of business.

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• An undergraduate (bachelor's) degree or equivalent with an above average performance
• One year (two years recommended) of work experience in a business environment after graduation (not necessary for the Master in European Studies)
• Minimum TOEFL score of 560, IELTS of 6,0 or prior studies in English
• GMAT is not required in general but could be considered positively in the application
• A reference letter of a university or company process

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Free Hanseatic City Bremen

The International Graduate Center is situated in the heart of Bremen. A five-minute walk brings you to the picturesque city center with its impressive Market Square and the Cathedral of St. Petri which is over 900 years old. The Free Hanseatic City of Bremen has more than 1,200 years of tradition as a port and trading city and is a bustling, cosmopolitan and multicultural city - with a population of over 540,000. Bremen is one of Germany's major foreign trade and industrial centers. In the last few years, Bremen became known as a venue for congresses and exhibitions and also earned the distinction of being the City of Science 2005.

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Living and studying in another country is both exciting and interesting but at the same time it also means organizational and administrative work. Our international applicants and students do not need to worry about this. IGC's office of International Student Assistance (ISA) looks after them right from the start and answers all questions with regard to the planned study visit in Bremen beforehand. ISA supports students in finding accommodation, dealing with visa applications, clarifying insurance queries and also helps students in their dealings with the authorities both at home and abroad. This service is available to students free of charge. ISA also allocates tutors to the students and regularly organizes excursions and events during their period of study in Bremen.

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With over 35,000 enrolled students Bremen is also well-known as a student city in Germany. museums, art exhibitions, theaters, festivals, concerts, opera and ballet provide Bremen with its fair share of culture. A wide variety of cafés, bars, pubs, restaurants, and clubs make Bremen a city where there is no excuse for being bored and where you feel at home.

Beside the studies the IGC is also offering an leisure program with city trips in Germany, company visits, welcome events and tutor service.

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