Live Business Case

During this program participants will have the opportunity to become a real life business developer by exploring a Live Business Case provided by companies working in partnerships with the MSc Business Development program. The work students do on the Live Business Case are closely linked to the International Study Residency. Students will work in groups and will delve deeply into their cases during the seven months from October to June under the supervision of a GGSB coach.

Expectations and Objectives for MSc Business Development students

The Live Business Case are launched by a briefing given by the company.

Live Business Case will cover:

• Looking at business development and management issues from an integrated, holistic perspective,
• Provide students with a final opportunity to apply learning from the material, courses and lectures that they have studied.

At the conclusion of the Live Business Case, students will be able to:

• Build a company analysis ,
• Select and apply a methodology, and make useful and efficient recommendations.
• Understand the Business Development process
• Provide critical analysis
• Make strategic decisions
• Work in a small multicultural group under time constraints
• Produce compelling written and oral presentations
• Demonstrate communication, negotiation and leadership skills

At the end of 7 months of the Live Business Case, each group will produce a written report and make an oral presentation to the Jury (company tutor, school tutor and program director) and the other groups from the program

Live Business Case 2011-2012 View details

E-Learning & Skill Management, Digital learning & serious game Help Qoveo to draw up a road map for profitable business strategies in Russia   How to capitalize on Michelin’s experience in Brazil to expand in Russia? Analyse and propose Business Development alternatives for Russia   Designers, Planners & Co-operators: World Class Mountain Resort Is it worth to develop MDP Consulting services overseas, and especially in Russia?       The gathering of a full profile of the Russian market from several angles and the scenarios of evolution.   Identify the market opportunities in Russia for SDCEM among its three application fields, starting by the Hydro Power Plants market and the Railways electrification market, two businesses in high development in Russia. Identify the key-actors in Russia to implement the Business Plan locally.

International Residency Trip : an amazing opportunity !

As part of the MSc Business Development program, students have the opportunity to visit one emerging economy each year (Brazil, Russia, China, India). The goal is to create an integrated learning experience for all participants.

The International Residency Trip combines academic lectures, corporate visits, and cultural activities. The students gain extensive knowledge of global business practices to prepare them as business developers that consistently perform across cultures and compete in a global market. The International Residency Trip is linked with the Live Busines Case and students will have the amazing opportunity to visit important companies.

Foreign Languages

Foreign language skills are essential in business today and the program is taught in English but provides the possibility to learn a foreign language at the same time.
No prior knowledge of French is required to attend the program. Non-French speakers may study French, native and fluent French speakers will have the possibility to choose from Spanish or Chinese. The language component is not compulsory.

Student testimonial

"In regards to the Business Case I believe its benefit lies in the fact that it empowers students to think creatively about a real problem that a company is currently facing. That the case problem is a current problem gives added meaning to students and is a cornerstone of the programs uniqueness.

Having the case situated in one of the much talked about BRIC countries gives an added international and relevant perspective. The international study trip gives students a glimpse of how MNC's adapt to and operate in a challenging market like China and also gives us real life experience in a fruitful and emerging market.

The ability to experience the energy and power of the pace of change of business in China is a true privilege.

Katherine Hushovd

Managerial Creativity : a method of self management by the students

This course/ work shop is an introduction to all group assignments to be carried out all through the year. In order to help you to be efficient when working in small groups, you need to know not only your personal strengths and improvement points but also those of your class. By discovering them during this course, you'll be able to imagine together how to leverage the strengths of your class and how to manage the improvement points. You have to manage the classroom as a company so we'll appoint the different representatives in charge of taking care of the main aspects of the construction of the class as a performing team: event manager, class representative, time keeper, project leader, MSC community leader, Alumni communication and coordination manager. Then, these representatives and their team will draft their action plan for the coming year.

After completing the program, the participants will be well-equipped for positions such as:

Internships

MSc in Business Development students spend their internships in prestigious international companies:

  Google (Dublin), P&G (Geneva), Lagardere (Paris), Sanofi (Lyon), Henkel(Koln), Adastra Consulting (Sofia), Sita Suez (Brussels), P&G (Saudi Arabia), Gaumont Movies (Paris), Altran Consulting, Seb (Lyon), Union Nations, HP.

Some of them run their own business and others have joined their family businesses ….

Student testimonials

"During the second semester of the MSc. in Business Development program I had the chance to participate in the Procter and Gamble Information and Decision Solution Challenge in Istanbul, Turkey.

During this event, I was able to put into practice the different learning acquired during the different modules at GGSB. Those learnings definitely boosted my performance at the business challenge where together with an amazing team, we managed to rank first. Based on my performance, I was offered a 6 month internship as a business analyst in a Customer Business Development team at P&G Paris.

The main highlight of this experience was the responsibility that was offered to me on trying to change the way business is done using deep data analysis and pitching new solutions to customers. After that, I joined GOOGLE EMEA HQ in Dublin for the role of Account Manager for Middle East and North Africa for the Adsense product. Supporting publishers from 19 different countries and helping them monetizing their websites is my daily task. That's definitely the biggest responsibility I've ever had ! "

Fouad Howayek, Account Manager for Middle East and North Africa, Google in  Dublin  

"I got recruited while I was studying at MSc. Business Development and working on a project for Michelin in India. Through this project I got to know Michelin well and all the possibilities they can offer you as a multinational and market-leading company.

My daily job is very challenging and developing on a personal level as I am learning and progressing every day. What I like the most about my job is the fact that I get to be on a strategic level, seeing the result of my own analyses and to put them into context. This together with a great deal of responsibility, a multicultural environment and a lot of international career possibilities creates a truly inspiring workplace."

Göran Sidgren, Pricing & Market Intelligence Manager Michelin Nordic

 
Entry requirements:
 

• Bachelor’s Degree with excellent academic results.
• Articulate and fluent English 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Interpersonal skills
• Dynamic personality 
• International motivation
• High level of maturity and intellectual curiosity
• Computing skills (spreadsheets, databases etc.)

• Diploma (Bachelor-Level)
• University Transcripts (front / back with scale): certified copies of all documents must be sent by regular mail directly from the institution
• CV / Resumé
• Internationally recognized passport picture
• Scan of passport
• Fluency in English (TOEFL, PTE, IELTS or CPE):
  • TOEFL: computer-based: 240 / IBT: 94 (minimum score of 22 in each band) / paper based : 587
  • IELTS: 6,5 with a minimum of 6.0 in all areas (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)
  • Cambridge Profiency Exam : A,B,C
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) with a minimum of 63.
  • TOEIC is not accepted
• TOEFL Institution code: 8973

To ensure GGSB is the right fit for you and you are the right fit to GGSB, candidates may be requested to participate in an interview. You will be notified if an interview is necessary after the admission board meets.

Admission is subject to the number of available places.

Program fees
 

Fees are subject to change. Please verify program fees each year before commencement.

The tuition fees for the MSc Business Development are 25 900 euros. A scholarship of 7 000 euros will be given to each student to help finance the program. The tuition fees to be paid by the student are 18 900 euros. The International Study Residency including the airfare and shared accommodation – excluding meals and some cultural events – is covered by the tuition fees. Students will be liable for the payment of their visa for the study trip. The tuition fees do not include books.

All students are required to pay an additional 200 € in student services and administrative fees in Year 1 and a further 200 € for Student Card Renewal in Year 2.