MBA Solvay

Lift up your career & get ready for a new challenge!

Discover "The MBA Solvay Experience", a 6-minute short movie where our Alumni share some of the key strengths of this unique MBA based in Brussels, proposed by the renowned Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management.

Internationality, life changing, career defining,... Listen to those who experienced first hand what it means to be a MBA Solvay participant and if you have questions afterwards, simply explore the various tabs of this mini-site, or download our brochure.

You can also meet our Academic Director and staff:

on-campus, at one of our regular info-sessions

if you are unable to attend, we also offer regular online Q&A sessions

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Why study an MBA?

You benefit from a high-quality environment providing you with an excellent curriculum, delivered by accredited international faculty. The programme contents are enriched by direct participation from large multinationals located in Brussels and the valuable knowledgeand experience brought by an extensive alumni network. The career programme coaches and guides you to identify the direction where you would like to steer your career and enables you to fully take advantage of Brussels’ unique position as Europe’s gateway for global talent.

6 reasons to take the MBA Solvay

CAREER ADVANCEMENT FOCUS

MBA Solvay will make you a world-class leader and give you a competitive advantage in the international employment market. Management skills are no longer enough. You need to turn your talent, achievements, character, and potential into a valuable position that puts you in the forefront. With the Career Advancement Programme you will receive professional coaching and methods to meet the market with clear goals, superior skills and the confidence to win the challenging and rewarding opportunity you seek.

HOLISTIC 360° Approach

MBA Solvay transforms theory into practice. Today’s business world demands knowledge and skill, strategic vision and detailed expertise, proactive individual initiative, and ground-breaking teamwork. From the first day you integrate knowledge gained from subjects and apply your insights to real business situations, gaining hard and soft skills as well as a resourcefulness that will help you adapt to any new situation. You will be ready to implement your knowledge at work from day one. The real-world challenge culminates with a real-world project in Entrepreneurship, International Business Field Project, or Applied Corporate Strategy.

INTERNATIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

MBA Solvay provides a stimulating multicultural experience in English. We attract participants from over 30 countries, with diverse professional backgrounds, including science and technology, finance, commerce, law, marketing, public affairs, consulting and arts. Our commitment to diversity ensures the cross-fertilization of ideas and methods, creating innovation and synergies, and preparing you for the complex challenges of the global changes.

GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK

In today’s mobile economy, a strong international network makes the critical difference in your career, your results, and your performance. Our active and engaged alumni association counts on more than 15.000 active members, based in more than 75 countries. It provides you with lifelong contacts for business opportunities, solutions and mentoring, wherever you are, wherever you want to go.

OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL FACULTY

A dynamic and highly qualified faculty from around the world is a leading force in the success of MBA Solvay. Throughout the programme, you benefit from state-of-the-art business education customized for you by renowned international managers, academics, practitioners and experts. You are sure to be exposed to the cutting edge of business practices, to knowledge from all corners of the globe, and to diverse points of view.

BRUSSELS, THE HEART OF EUROPE

From your MBA Solvay classroom you can step into the fast-growing social and economic enterprise that is Europe. Take the opportunity to learn how to master European business, and take your knowledge into the world. MBA Solvay is your gateway into and out of Europe. Link to the most powerful business network in Brussels.

Who is it for?

MBA Solvay is directed towards young and middle managers who are looking to advance in their career as well as to improve their knowledge of the latest management tools.
It is also tailored for professionals who want to advance their career into a management position, or to change their current field or career path.

Participants Profile

We believe that some of the strengths of the programme are represented by the people and the variety of the MBA classes. Participants’ different backgrounds, profiles and nationalities are an added value to the overall experience of the class.

The benefit of this intensive programme is the bond of shared experience. Participants not only learn from the MBA curriculum and professors, but also from the truly international and enriching mix of their courses.

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Programme Description

The MBA Solvay is designed to equip its participants with a full set of skills and the knowledge with which to face a competitive and fast-moving world. To achieve this, they follow a very intensive and highly demanding programme in order to gain a firm practical understanding of the management trends that make a difference at an international level.

The MBA Solvay is a part-time programme offered in English. It's designed to be completed within one or two academic years.

2-Year Programme

Intensive 2-year programme
From early October to early October
Academic year split into 7 periods of about 7 weeks each [lectures and exams]
Evening and Saturday classes
In parallel with a current professional activity

1-Year Programme

Intensive 1-year programme
From early October to early October
Academic year split into 7 periods of about 7 weeks each [lectures and exams]
Evening and Saturday classes + daytime classes
Incompatible with an outside professional full-time activity

Degree requirement

MBA Solvay is a programme resting on 4 pillars:

1. ACADEMIC PILLAR comprising courses organized into 5 competencies:

Accounting, Control & Resource Management
The Entrepreneurial Manager
The Financial Manager - The Global Economy
The Global Economy
The Efficicient and Responsible Organization

Each area consists in core courses and electives courses

CORE COURSES for the equivalent of 33 ECTS
ELECTIVE COURSES for the equivalent of 18 ECTS (2-year programme) and 12 ECTS (1-year programme)

2. INTEGRATIVE PILLAR for the equivalent of 5 ECTS or 9 ECTS

International Business Field Project
Business Planning
Applied Corporate Strategy Seminar

3. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PILLAR (PPD) for the equivalent of 9 ECTS

4. CAREER ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMME AND CORPORATE RELATIONS PILLAR (CAPCO)
The courses entail 24 hours of class work in addition to the corresponding preparation (readings, case studies and projects).

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Core Courses

Core courses are designed to provide MBA Solvay students with a basis for the understanding of the major functional areas of management. These courses are also a foundation for electives, which explore the same or related areas in greater depth. In total there are 10 core courses:

ECTS	Professor	Course Title

3	Schmit/Pirotte	Finance

3	Michel	Financial Accounting

3	Diana/Méon	Macroeconomics in the Global Economy

3	Jelassi/Amaral	IT and E-Commerce for Global Competitiveness

3	Southworth	Managerial Accounting

3	Witztum	Managerial Economics

3	Bluemelhuber	Marketing

3	Garcia-Prieto Chevalier	Organisational Behaviour

3	Chambers	Operations Management

3	Krickx	Strategic Management

3	Witmeur	Entrepreneurship

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Elective Courses

Elective courses are extensions of core topics and enable you to study in depth several subjects of your choice and of relevance to your current job or future career. Some electives are offered during the day and others during the evening and on Saturdays. Participants can take advantage of any electives that interest them and fit their individual schedules.

ECTS	Professor	Course Title

3	Alan Southworth	Accounting for Competitive Advantage

3	ChristianBlümelhuber	Branding and Strategic Marketing Management

3	Jean Bellemans	Business in Asia (Day, Hong Kong & China)

3	Kevin Jackson	Social Responsibilities in Business

3	Carlos Desmet	Governance and Managing Corporate Social Responsibility

3	Peter Taylor	Financial Statement Analysis

3	Daniel Spindler	Growth Strategies for SMEs

3	Jean Bellemans	International Business Strategy

3	Manuel Hensmans,Bruno Van Pottelsberghe	Managing Innovation

3	Luis Almeida Costa	Negotiation Analysis

3	Marc Labie	Non-profit Management

3	Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez	Project Management

3	Hugues Pirotte	International Investments and Risk Management

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Integrative Courses

1-year participants are required to participate in the International Business Field Project (IBFP).

2-year participants need to make a choice between the Entrepreneurship/Business Planning course and the Applied Corporate Strategy Seminar.

The International Business Field Project is a challenging consulting project carried out by a small team of MBA participants working to solve a real-life business issue brought to us by international companies. Participants are assigned a project, ranging in subject from capital financing to product launching, business strategy to product chain management, etc. Participants then define the detailed objectives and planning in accordance with the client and the School Faculty. It is a unique opportunity to showcase participants’ talents to potential recruiters, and offers participants a real-life arena in which to strengthen and consolidate their skills.

The Business Planning course provides participants with the essential skills necessary to deal with discovery, evaluation and exploitation of opportunities. It sheds light on the three pillars of the entrepreneurial process: the opportunity, the team and the resources. Specific attention is devoted to the business planning process as a best practice to prepare an entrepreneurial venture.

The Applied Corporate Strategy Seminar gives the opportunity of applying the knowledge gained in courses (in strategy as well as in specialized subjects) by preparing a report and making a presentation on a specific strategic issue involving the organization he/she works for. This organization may be a corporation or a public sector entity or a non-profit entity. Each student will choose a topic, in agreement with the faculty member in charge of this seminar, which must also be approved by the organization he/she works for.

ECTS	Professor	Course Title

9	J.Sadis / L. Gheeraert	International Business Field Project
6	A. Mathieu / B. Wattenbergh	Business Planning
5	J. Bellemans	Applied Corporate Strategy Seminar

Personal and Professional Development Plan (PPD)

Personal and Professional Development (PPD), is focusing on strengthening formal and informal leadership, the art and science of management, cross-cultural teamwork, professional competency and confidence, through the course of Leadership, Teamwork and Communication (LTC):

The Business Voice Series (BVS) offer workshops and seminars combining additional soft and hard skills. It offers the opportunity to earn 3 ECTS for the requirement of 12 sessions in total throughout the year.
An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is developed across this pillar in part thanks to the participation in some workshops and seminars particularly suited to your personal and professional development.
The Communication, Awarness and Leadership (CAL) course teaches new leadership practices and behaviours required by the best international companies. The course provides 3 ECTS.

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Visualise your career goals and take action to achieve them !

To achieve your goals, you must define what they are and have the tools to obtain them. The MBA Solvay gives you the opportunity for both, putting you in prime position for a successful career.

Be inspired by guest seminars with prominent business figures, workshops and personal development activities. Discover which direction you would like your career to take and examine possibilities you may never have considered before embarking on this journey.

Individual coaching from a dedicated and experienced team helps you compose a targeted showpiece for your talents. On-campus recruitment events and access to your CV by companies maximise your exposure to potential recruiters

Corporate events ensure you have the concrete contacts necessary for effective networking in the corporate world.

For more information, please contact: mbasolvay.careers@solvay.edu

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Corporate Relations

Since its creation, Solvay Brussels School has maintained close links with the business world. We are constantly moving with the industry, listening to its needs and trying to anticipate them.
Effective corporate relationships guarantee our participants and alumni valuable corporate exposure, and companies enjoy visibility and access to a pool of talented and emerging business leaders.
Recruitment-based activities include on-campus presentations, interviews, free access to online careers platform and the MBA Solvay CV Book.
Other opportunities include business partners’ participation in the Business Voice Series, made up of workshops, seminars and coaching; sponsorship of annual events and participation in the International Business Field Project.

Effective corporate relationships guarantee our participants and alumni valuable corporate exposure, and give companies the necessary visibility and presence to make their search for candidates a success.

At MBA Solvay, we actively develop corporate collaboration and create recruitment opportunities, including

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Individual company presentations
Workshops
Company Visits
Leader Series networking events
Job Postings
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On-Campus Interviews
For more information, please contact: mba.corporate@solvay.edu

International Business Field Project

IS YOUR BUSINESS IN NEED OF CONSULTING EXPERTISE?

Is your business experiencing a strategic, organisational or operational challenge?
Do you want to expose your company to the latest management tools and techniques?
Are you looking for a professional evaluation of a business challenge?
Will your business benefit from external advice on seizing a business opportunity?
Do you need a professional external view on the implementation of your strategy?

MBA Solvay can help you solve these questions.

The International Business Field Project (IBFP) is a strategic, organisational or operational consultancy project which addresses real needs of your business. It is carried out by a team of MBA Solvay participants in a provider-client relationship, under the supervision of dedicated faculty and experienced professional consultants. The team takes advantage of the latest tools and techniques to provide you with a professional end product.

This project brings immediate value to your business with:

A professional and polished final product.
A fresh, unbiased perspective on the business opportunity or challenge in question.
A team of up to 4 highly-motivated international MBA participants, equipped with the latest business tools and techniques.
A minimum of 300 hours of work dedicated to your project.
Close supervision of the team by a highly experienced faculty supervisor and consulting professional.
A clear provider-client relationship between MBA Solvay and you.
The opportunity to assess new high-potential recruits on-site.

Project subjects vary greatly. Here are some recent examples of objectives reached:

Development of war-game to simulate strategy and reactions to market changes
Evaluation of current distribution strategy and roadmap for improvement
Preparation of marketing plan for a new product launch
Design of new sales strategy to cope with regulatory change
Selection of an optimal location for a new manufacturing plant in Asia

Recent clients include:

Bank of New York - Belgacom - Coca-Cola - EDANA - FEB-VBO - General Electric Europe - ING - Keytrade - Owens Corning Europe - Sonaca - P&G

“Our MBA develops talented professionals into internationally prized leaders”

MBA Solvay participants have professional and international profiles, with an average work experience of 8 years. They come from various previous professional backgrounds, thus enriching the MBA with their business knowledge and experience.

MBA Solvay is designed to equip its participants with a full set of skills and the knowledge with which to face a competitive and fast-moving world. To achieve this, they follow a very intensive and highly demanding programme in order to gain a firm practical understanding of the management trends that make a difference at an international level. Part of the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, the MBA programme was created in 1990. It is accredited by AMBA and EQUIS, world-recognised accreditations for the quality of MBA Programmes.

For more information contact:

Aoife Condren - Corporate Relations Manager
Tel: +32 (0)2 650 4183
Mobile: +32 (0)493 682 990
mba.corporate@solvay.edu

Also visit our page dedicated to Solvay Brussels Schools Partnerships

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Faculty

The MBA Solvay Faculty are both renowned international academics and business practitioners. The Faculty is recognized for its state-of-the-art business expertise offering continual challenge and initiating new ideas and perspectives through active participation, class interaction and rigorous coursework

Business is nothing if not international. This is reflected in the stimulating mix of nationalities and experience found in the Solvay MBA faculty. They bring a unique set of skills to the programme, providing students with fresh viewpoints and the specialist skills to put them to good use.

BAEYENS Jean-Pierre, MBA Harvard Business School (USA)
Professor Université Libre de Bruxelles (Belgium)

BELLEMANS Jean, MBA Harvard Business School (USA)
Consultant and University Professor

BLUEMELHUBER Christian, Ph.D., Munich University (Germany)
Adjunct Professor, Munich University (Germany)
Professor, Université Libre de Bruxelles(BE)

CHAMBERS Stuart, MBA,BS Bristol (UK)
Lecturer, Warwick Business School (UK)

CLAES André, Post graduate in Fiscal Law Université Libre de Bruxelles (BE)
Partner Deloitte & Touche (BE)

DE KEULENEER Eric, MBA Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (USA)
Executive Director CREDIBE (BE)

GARCIA-PRIETO CHEVALIER Patricia, Ph.D. in Pyschology, Université de Genève (Switzerland), Chair in Organizational Behavior, President of the Centre Emile Bernheim (CEB)

GASSNER Marjorie, Ph.D.,Université Libre de Bruxelles (BE)
Professor, Université Libre de Bruxelles (BE)

GEORGES Patrick, M.Doctor of Medecine,Université Libre de Bruxelles (BE)
Professor, HEC School of Management (France)

JELASSI Tawfik, Ph.D.,New York University (USA)
Professor and Co-Dean, School of International Management at the Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées (France)

KRICKX Guido, Ph.D.University of California UCLA (USA)
Professor, California State University Hayward (USA)

LABIE Marc, Ph.D. Université de Mons-Hainaut (BE) Associate Professor.
Université Mons-Hainaut & Université Libre de Bruxelles (BE), Co-director of CERMI - Centre for European Research in Microfinance

MEERAPFEL Karen, Ph.D.,King College London and Brunel University (UK)
Master in Human Resources and Employment Relations, Solvay Brussels School (BE)

MICHEL Pierre, Ph.D.,New York University (USA)
Professor, Université de Liège (BE)

NIETO-RODRIGUEZ Antonio, MBA, London Business School (UK)
Head of Post Merger Integration, Fortis (BE)

PIROTTE Hugues, Ph.D.,University of Lausanne (Switzerland)
Professor, Solvay Brussels School (BE)

SADIS Joseph, MBA, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (USA)
Managing Director, B-Management (BE)

SCHMIT Mathias, Professor of Finance, Université Libre de Bruxelles (BE), Centre Emile Bernheim member (CEB)

SOUTHWORTH Alan, MA, Manchester University (UK)
Visiting Senior Fellow, Manchester Business School (UK)
Partner, Bowfell Associates (UK)

SPINDLER Daniel, MBA,Columbia University (USA)
Partner, Spindler & Associates (BE)

TAYLOR Peter, BA, Sheffield University (UK)
Professor, University of Liverpool (UK)

VAN DEN BERGHE Dirk, Ph.D., Sofia University (Bulgaria)
Senior Vice President Strategy Delhaize (BE)

Van POTTELSBERGHE Bruno, Professor, Université Libre de Bruxelles (BE),Advisor to the President and Rector of ULB, Centre Emile Bernheim member (CEB)

WANET Georges, Ph.D., Université Libre de Bruxelles(BE)
Professor Université Libre de Bruxelles (Belgium)

WEST Susan, MA, Columbia University (US) Organisation Psychology
Adjunct faculty at Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management (ULB)

WITMEUR Olivier, Ph.D., Université Libre de Bruxelles (BE)
Managing Partner, OMCR (BE)

WITZTUM Amos, Ph.D.London School of Economics (UK)
Senior Lecturer, London Guildhall and London School of Economics (UK)

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ADMISSIONS

Applications for the intake 2013/14 to the MBA Solvay programme are open on a rolling basis, until September 6th, 2013. Candidates requiring a VISA for staying in Belgium are advised to start the application process as soon as possible and to submit it not later than August 31th, 2013.

The MBA academic year starts Early October, with a preparatory course in Math, Statistics and Finance taking place the two weeks before the beginning of the academic year.

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Admissions Requirements

MBA Solvay follows a strict admission policy to ensure a constant standard of high calibre participants.

Admissions Requirements

1-Year Programme

1. Completed Online Application
2. Copy of a University degree and Official Transcript
3. Two letters of recommendation
4. TOEFL score (code 0343) or IELTS might be required
5. GMAT score* (code F5D-MR-2) or GRE score (code 7298)
or On-Campus Assessment (only for candidates residing in Benelux)
6. Personal assessment interview
7. Evidence of at least 3 years of work experience.

2-Year Programme

1. Completed Online Application
2. Copy of a University degree and Official Transcript
3. Two letters of recommendation
4. TOEFL score (code 0343) or IELTS might be required
5. GMAT score (code F5D-MR-06), or GRE score (code 7298)
or On-Campus Assessment
6. Personal assessment interview
7. Evidence of at least 3 years of work experience

Applicants are required:

to have significant and valuable work experience;
an outstanding academic record (Maste level);
proficiency in business English;
a desire to work in an international environment and openness for diversity;
professional ambition;
leadership skills and diligence, coupled with the ability to work under stress.

We aim to create a community of participants that would contribute to the diversity and uniqueness of the MBA programme. Therefore, the Admission Committee will meticulously examine the biographical and academic background information, GMAT score, achievements, awards and honours, employment history, and letters of recommendation.

Application Procedure

All applications have to be fulfilled using our online application tool. Admissions are considered on a rolling basis. However, it is advisable to send your application as soon as possible for various reasons. First of all, availability within the next class is limited. However, applications will not be processed until all required documents have reached us.

If you are not a resident in Belgium, you might need a visa or there may be certain administrative formalities that take time to complete. You should apply as soon as possible, especially if you are not an EU citizen, as the student visa procedure might take a few weeks or even a few months depending on your country of origin.

The GMAT, or the GRE, is compulsory. We require a promising GMAT score. Admission with a GMAT score below 550 is unlikely. In exceptional cases, outstanding academic credentials, unique work experience, or other relevant information may compensate for a lower GMAT score.

Admission Committee reserves the right to invite candidates with a valid GMAT/GRE score for an Interview with Admission Committee and/or Alumni.

On-Campus Assessment is compulsory for candidates who do not have GMAT/GRE score (within the last 3 years) but is not applicable for those candidates living and applying from outside Benelux.

Application deadline: 31 August, 2013 for foreign candidates and 6th September for locals.

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Contact:

In case of questions, please, contact: mba.admissions@solvay.edu

MBA Admissions Manager
Avenue F.D. Roosevelt, 42
1050 - Brussels Belgium
Phone: +32(0)2 650 65 17, Fax: +32(0)2 650 41 99

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Financial Information

The MBA Solvay (1-year & 2-year programme). Tuition Fee is 25,000 euro including textbooks for the core courses, registration to the ULB, career advacement programme.

A monthly estimation of the living expenses in Belgium is shown below. The sample budget is merely an estimate and may vary according to your circumstances. All prices are given in Euro.

MBA Solvay Programme Tuition-fee is 25.000 euro, payable by installments and including compulsory courses text books.

Monthly estimation of living expenses in Belgium

Accommodation and bills		500eur
Transportation (bus pass)		40eur
Food and Entertainment/Misc.		400eur

FINANCIAL ADVANTAGES

-“Honour-loans” for 50% of the entire tuition fee, assigned to accepted candidates on the basis of merit

- Scholarships of 10.000Euro open to non-EU residents and assigned on the basis on merit.

- Scholarships of 5.000Euro open to EU residents and assigned on the basis of merit.

How to apply?
To win a scholarship you must meet all the standard entry criteria for acceptance into the programme (GMAT, English language proficiency and work experience, 2 reference letters) namely, you must have been already accepted into the programme, as well as:

Provide a motivation letter in support of your application file motivating your financial background and advocating for this scholarship.
Write an essay between 500-1000 characters with spaces on a topic that will be communicated upon application to the loan or scholarship
Participate in a phone interview with the Academic Director or the Admission Manager.

General Terms and conditions.

Candidates may apply for a scholarship to (partly) cover tuition fees. To be eligible for a scholarship, you must complete the admissions process. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and are only awarded as (partial) payment of the tuition fee and cannot be used to cover living or travel expenses. Please notice that all the financial-aid schemes described are non-cumulative and are only applicable to individuals not financially supported by companies. For corporate subscriptions please refer to our Financial Policy for corporate discounts.

What is the application deadline?

The admission committee analyses the received scholarship applications and essays during the scholarship selection namely on 30/06/2013.

Granted Students must confirm their subscription within two weeks upon acceptance (by paying 2.500€ non refundable advance) to keep they scholarship. If they do not confirm, the scholarship will be redistribute to other candidates, following in the grading.

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS

Special financial conditions are also available to defined organizations, consortiums and/or backgrounds. Please refer to the Solvay Executive Education Financial Policy – or contact the Admissions Manager at: mba.admissions@solvay.edu and +32 2 650 6517 to present your case, alongside the standard requirements.

- Companies sending more than one candidate can benefit of a discount of 10 %, 15 %, 20 %, 25 % for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th registration of

- Members of NGOs 25 %

- Contributing SBS-EM Alumni 15 %

- Members of partner institutions 10 %

EARLY-BIRD discount

All candidates accepted and enrolled by APRIL 30, 2013 can benefit of an early bird discount of 2.500Euro.

ING Loan

ING provides financial plans for MBA candidates (2-year programme) and may consider a plan on a case-by-case basis for MBA Solvay candidates. To find out more on ING student loans, and for contacts please refer to the MBA Solvay Admission Manager.

Financial Support from the Government

Participants to our MBA can also apply for financial help from the Flemish Region and from the Brussels Capital Region. This subvention can cover up to 50% of education costs with a maximum limit of 2.500 euros (in the Flemish Government Region) and of 5.000 euros (in Brussels Capital Region). SME's and liberal professions can apply.

To know more about the conditions of application, click here for the Flemish region and here for Brussels Capital.

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Practical Information

Admissions

Admissions are on a rolling basis, but applicants are strongly advised to submit applications early, as the programme is selective and the number of places is limited. The deadline to apply for the intake 2013 is August 30th for candidates requiring a VISA for living in Belgium and September 6th, 2013 for local students.

Visa

To obtain a student visa, contact the nearest Belgian Consulate upon acceptance into the programme. The administrative procedure might take some time and students are recommended to start the process at least three months before anticipated arrival in Belgium.

Housing

Housing for students are available on or off campus through an independent agency

Maison de logement IRENA
Phone: +32 2 646.21.83
Fax:+32 2 646.07.11

Campus housing: F.hiver@ulb.ac.be

Office du Logement de l'ULB: www.ulb.ac.be/logements

Phone: +32 2 650.83.50 Fax:+32 2 650.21.55
Private Housing office: offlogem@ulb.ac.be

It is, of course, always possible for students to rent an apartment individually. Since the number of rooms on the campus is limited and the demand increases as the academic year draws near, it is recommended to start looking for an accommodation as soon as possible.

To know more about the Belgian housing market refer to the articles and to the housing search engine
Moreover, the most used websites:
www.immoweb.be
www.vlanimmo.be
www.xpats.com (and then go to “classified” and then to “house-sharing”).

Medical Care

Medical Care is provided by the Medical Center of the University, and students are advised to obtain medical Insurance at the Center.

Cultural Life

As a part of the University of Brussels, the Solvay Business School offers a diverse cultural experience. The university hosts a large number of cultural events such as exhibitions, concerts, debates and lectures.

Sports

The sports center of the university offers students the possibility to enjoy various sport activities, such as tennis, basket-ball, football and volleyball courts or fitness. Moreover, parks located near the campus offer the possibility of enjoying nature in the heart of Brussels.

Accessing the campus

Check the instructions on the Campus Map & Access Plan

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Applicants, your contact is

MBA Admissions: Mrs. Chiara Battistelli
mba.admissions@solvay.edu
Tel : +32 2 650 65 17
Fax : +32 2 650 41 99

Marketeers, your contact is

SBS-EM Communication Department
Tel : +32 2 650 67 42
Fax : +32 2 650 41 99

Faculty, your contact is

Academic Affairs: Mrs. Kristin Mette
kristin.mette@solvay.edu
Tel : + 32 2 650 65 95
Fax : + 32 2 650 41 99

Companies, your contact is

Corporate Relations: Mrs. Aoife Condren
mba.corporate@solvay.edu
Tel : + 32 2 650 66 90
Mobile - +32 (0)493 68 29 90

Participants, your contact is

Student Relations: Mrs. Cornelia Schlott cornelia.schlott@solvay.edu
Tel : + 32 2 650 66 34
Fax : + 32 2 650 41 99

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MBA Solvay

Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management
Université Libre de Bruxelles (Campus du Solbosch)
Av. F.D. Roosevelt 42
B-1050 Brussels (BELGIUM)

Access map

Reference points: Bois de la Cambre, Cimetière d’Ixelles (Ixelles Cemetary).
From the Central Station (Gare Centrale): Bus 71 (direction Delta). Get off at the ULB - Solbosch stop.
From the South Station (Gare du Midi): Metro – line 2 or 6 direction Simonis (Elisabeth). Get off at Louise and take
the 94 tram (above ground, direction Musée du tram) and get off at the ULB - Solbosch stop. Alternatively, take the metro (direction Simonis-Elisabeth), get off at Porte de Namur and take the 71 bus (above ground, direction Delta) and get off at ULB - Solbosch.
From the North Station (Gare du Nord): Take the 61 bus
(direction Montgomery) and get off at the Botanique bus stop. Take 94 tram (direction Musée du tram) to Solbosch.
From Etterbeek Station: Take the 95 bus (direction Heiligenborre) and get off at the Cimetière d’Ixelles. The campus is a short five-minute walk from there, along Avenue de l’Université.
Other options: 25 or 94 tram to Cambre-Étoile and walk up Avenue Roosevelt.
By car: Follow the signs to «Bois de la Cambre».

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I am interested in pursuing an MBA? How can I get general information about your MBA programme?
The website of MBA Solvay, www.solvay.edu/mba has all the information you might need regarding the 1-year and the 2-year MBA programmes Solvay Brussels School offers. We also organize monthly Information Sessions which are a great opportunity for the candidates to get detailed information about the MBA programme and also to meet some of the faculty, alumni and staff. To learn the dates and register, please check our website.
Do you have both full-time and part-time MBA programmes?
MBA Solvay offers both full-time (1-year) and part-time (2-year) MBA programmes. Please check our website for detailed information on the programmes.
It is not possible for me to come to Brussels to attend an MBA Information Session? How else can I obtain information about MBA Solvay?
You can always contact the Admissions Manager to get more information or if you have specific questions about the programme.

MBA Admissions Manager
Phone : +32 2 650.65.17
Fax : +32 2 650.41.99
E-mail : mba.admissions@solvay.edu
Can I visit the campus at any time?
We strongly encourage you to attend the Information Sessions where you will have the opportunity to discuss the programme fully with someone from the MBA Department. If however you are unable to attend the Information Session, then you may arrange to visit the campus by contacting mba.admissions@solvay.edu. You can make an appointment with the Admission Manager who will provide you with detailed information.
Can I attend a class?
It is possible to attend a class; however this should be arranged with the Admissions Manager in advance. Each semester, the courses, classtimes and professors may vary.

MBA Admissions Manager
Phone : +32 2 650.65.17
Fax : +32 2 650.41.99
E-mail : mba.admissions@solvay.edu

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

I do not have an academic degree. Will you consider me as an applicant?
An academic degree is one of the requirements of the MBA programme. However, on a rare occasion, we accept the application of a candidate without an academic degree if the candidate has an exceptionally strong profile with a high GMAT or GRE score, sound work experience, outstanding references, as well as strong motivation and a need for an MBA. It is advisable to note that such cases are rare.

ADMISSIONS and APPLICATION

AGE LIMIT

Is there an age limit for application to your programme?
There is no minimum or maximum for age for application. However, we expect our applicants to have certain work experience, which we believe would enrich the MBA experience for everybody in the class.

ALUMNI

I am planning to apply for the full-time/part-time MBA programme but I would like to find out first-hand MBA Solvay experience? Who can I contact?
You can contact the Admissions Manager to find out the possibility for a contact with an alumna or alumnus. This opportunity depends on the availability of alumni at the time.

MBA Admissions Manager
Phone : +32 2 650.65.17
Fax : +32 2 650.41.99
E-mail : mba.admissions@solvay.edu
Is it possible to meet an alumna/alumnus from my country?
You can contact the Admissions Manager to find out the possibility for a contact with alumni. This opportunity depends on the availability of an alumna or an alumnus from that specific country at the time.

MBA Admissions Manager
Phone : +32 2 650.65.17
Fax : +32 2 650.41.99
E-mail : mba.admissions@solvay.edu

GMAT and GRE

Is GMAT compulsory for the MBA Solvay?
The GMAT (or the GRE) is compulsory for all candidates residing outside Benelux. On-Campus Assessment is compulsory for candidates who do not have GMAT scores within the last 3 years. The Admission Committee reserves the right to invite candidates with a valid GMAT/GRE score for an interview.
For how long is my GMAT score valid?
We accept GMAT/GRE scores which are valid for 3 years: there should be less than 3 years between your test date and your application to the MBA Solvay.
What is the minimum GMAT score MBA Solvay requires?
We do not have a minimum GMAT requirement. Nevertheless, it is very rare to accept candidates with an average score below 550. The average score for class 2011 is about 600.
Where can I take my GMAT or the GRE exam?
Please visit the official website www.GMAC.com or http://www.mba.com/mba/TaketheGMAT to get information about the GMAT exam. As per the GRE tes, please visit the official website at http://www.ets.org/gre

FINANCING YOUR MBA

What are the costs involved?
The below sample budgets for the full-time and part-time MBA programmes are merely estimates and may vary according to your circumstances. (All prices are given in Euro and a year is considered as the academic year which is 10 months.)


Tuition and fees	25.000
Monthly estimation of living expenses in Belgium
1. Accommodation and bills	500
2. Transportation (bus pass)	40
3. Food and Entertainment/Misc.	400

Can my company sponsor me? Yes.
Are there scholarships, loans or any financial benefits avaialble? Please check on our page "Admissions" - "Financial Information" for updated information on this aspect.

ACCOMODATION

Do you have any reccomendations for housing?
HOSTEL LOUISE, Tel.: 0032/26473525. It’s close to the University and has good prices serving the purpose for a couple of days until you find accommodation.LES AUBERGES DE JEUNESSE: Another hostel at a reasonable price and good location, see http://www.lesaubergesdejeunesse.be/Brussels-Brel-Contact?lang=en
Do you have housing on the ULB campus?
Yes, there is housing on the ULB Campus. But priority for these go to undergraduate students before MBA participants. However, you are welcome to apply for this campus accommodation. Likewise, there are many other ULB university accommodations around the campus which are easily commutable by public transportation or within 20 -25 minutes’ walk. The ULB university student accommodation is usually a large house with several rooms, sometimes with shared bathrooms, which are very well maintained. The rooms are furnished with all the basic necessities. The rent varies according to type of rooms. Prices as of January 2013: - for single bedroom: €290/month including all the utilities except for Internet, which you have to pay extra. - for a shared room: €190/month. But you have to share the room with another student and also share the costs of Internet

Steps to apply for ULB university accommodation: First, contact Mrs Je.De.Backer at the administrative office above the cafeteria of the university bringing the following documents with you: - the admission letter - student matricule number and she will help you with the rest. Please note it may be useful to take a French-speaking companion with you as English is not the language spoken for such services.
How can I find other accommodation in Brussels? On website as Immoweb.be - For shared apartments: http://www.appartager.be/?l=1 - Walking on the streets in the neighborhood you want to target and call the number indicated in the windows of apartments to rent - Speaking to other MBA participants

VISA, PERMITS, LIVING IN BRUXELLES

PROGRAMME INFORMATION

How long is the MBA programme?
Full-time MBA programme is a one year programme which starts early October and finishes early October (12 months). The academic year consists of 7 periods of courses and seminars. Each period lasts for 7 weeks ending with exams. Classes are given during the day, 2 evenings per week and Saturdays.

The Part-time MBA Programme starts early October and finishes early October. The two academic years consist of 14 periods of courses and seminars (two times 7 periods). Each period lasts for 7 weeks ending with exams. Classes are given 2 or 3 evenings a week (6-9 pm) and Saturdays.
Do you accept credit transfers from previous schools?
No, we do not accept such credits.
Is the programme accredited?
MBA Solvay is accredited by the Association of MBAs and EQUIS.

If you have any other questions which have not been answered here or elsewhere in our website, please contact us: mba.admissions@solvay.edu

20 Years MBA Solvay - Alumni Talks: " An investment of time & money"

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/25/2011 - 17:20

Jonathan Huckert, Alumni MBA talks about his MBA Solvay experience and the return on investment one can expect from the school's MBA.