Value to a Sponsor

“Deutsche Bank is sponsoring the participation of selected employees in the Duke Goethe Executive MBA program. As always, this is a highly competitive process for our best and brightest talents. We support this program because its curriculum is convincing, and its format is flexible. It will therefore enhance the skills we value and generate a promising return on investment.” —Dr. Josef Ackermann Spokesman of the Board of Managing Directors and Chairman of the Group Executive Committee Deutsche Bank AG

All businesses must make the most of their critical resources, especially their human ones. Expanding the knowledge base of high-performing professionals is worthwhile only if the return on investment is substantial.

Immediate Results

Participants apply knowledge gained in the classroom to their jobs immediately, which can have a considerable impact on a company's short- and long-term bottom line.

Intellectual Capital

Participants learn new and innovative ways to think about themselves, their business environments and the world. They aspire to become the thoughtful business leaders of tomorrow. By investing in employees today, employers build a foundation for the company's future.

Employee Retention

Successful companies know they must provide opportunities for professional development if they expect to attract and retain high-performing employees and build workforce loyalty. Sponsorship of the Duke Goethe Executive MBA program is an employee benefit that helps organizations attract and retain top talent.

Flexibility

Duke Goethe Executive MBA allows participants to continue their career while studying toward their degree. The blend of full-week and weekend sessions maximizes the impact of the program and minimizes participants' time away from work and family. This flexibility ensures that participants not only stay productive during the course of studies but also are able to apply their newly gained knowledge and experience in their companies.

Corporate Perspective

Through an exposure to both foundational learning and abstract theory, as well as an emphasis on strategic thinking, participants develop a corporate perspective that expands their expertise in many functional areas. They bring fresh ideas and apply leading-edge business theory to the real-world business environment.

Lasting Network

The program attracts individuals with diverse functional, geographical and cultural backgrounds. Within this environment, participants form a lasting network of future business leaders.

Technology

The program uses the latest classroom and distance-learning technology to enhance the educational experience. This technology enables creation of effective teams across functions, and cultures. Participants gain an appreciation of the power of various media to effectively communicate and deliver results.

Dynamic Exchange of Ideas

Participants frequently discuss the classroom findings with business leaders from various local companies, research and politics, forming a network of excellence with the surrounding industry.

Alumni

Participants receive degrees and become alumni of both The Fuqua School of Business and Frankfurt University. This unique combination offers the graduates the opportunity to establish a worldwide network of high-achieving professionals that lasts a lifetime.