1. Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration International Studies Center JOSZEF – J unge O st- & mitteleuropäische S tudierende als Z ukünftige Erfolgreiche F ührungskräfte Arnold Schuh, JOSZEF-Program Director Ilonka Schwarzenfeld, JOSZEF Coordinator JOSZEF – A Development Program for Future Leaders in Central & Eastern Europe 

2. Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration International Studies Center  Profile of WU Wien - 1898 founded as Imperial Export Academy, later renamed to Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien - Largest business university in Europe with over 22.000 enrolled students - Programs: 2 Bachelor: Bus., Econ. & Soc. Science; Business Law 3 (soon 11) Master Programs 3 Doctoral and PhD Programs - Almost 200 partner universities abroad - Proportion of international students: 25 % - Semester dates (01.10.-31.01. and 01.02.-30.06.)

3. Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration International Studies Center  WU as a Competence Center for CEE - Positioning WU as a leading university in CEE business education & research - Recently started initiatives: -Establishment of the Competence Center for CEE (www.wu-wien.ac.at/cee) -Start of UniCredit CEE Student Cercle -Relaunch of JOSZEF program -Search for a Professor of International Business with Focus on CEE

4. Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration International Studies Center  JOSZEF Program Idea JOSZEF is a supplementary 2-semester study program in German and partly in English that provides a practice-oriented qualification in business administration & management preparing students from the WU and Central & Eastern Europe for a management career in CEE.

5. Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration International Studies Center  JOSZEF - Facts & Figures Launched in 1994/95, more than 250 alumni Special 2-semester program at the WU plus 1-3 months internship with a corporate partner 22 partner universities in CEE Close cooperation with multinational firms & institutions in Austria Class size (2008/09): 21 students from 8 countries in CEE JOSZEF certificate

6. Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration International Studies Center  Corporate Partners u AluKÖNIGStahl u Beiersdorf CEE u Böhler Uddeholm u Gebrüder Weiss u Henkel CEE u Kika/Leiner u Porsche Holding u Prinzhorn Holding u Raiffeisen International u Rehau u TPA Horwath u Uniqa International u Wienerberger u ASAG u City of Vienna u zBp Zentrum für Berufsplanung (WU Career Center)

7. Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration International Studies Center  Partner Universities University of National and World Economy Sofia – Bulgaria University of Zagreb – Croatia University of Economics Prague – Czech Republic Masaryk University in Brno – Czech Republic Estonian Business School – Estonia Corvinus University Budapest – Hungary ISM University of Management & Economics, Kaunas – Lithuania Cracow University of Economics – Poland Warsaw School of Economics – Poland Karol Adamiecki University of Economics in Katowice – Poland University of Economics Bucharest – Romania

8. Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration International Studies Center  Partner Universities Babes-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca – Romania Moscow State University, M.V. Lomonosov – Russia Plekhanov Russian Academy of Economics – Russia Saint Petersburg State University – Russia Belgrade University – Serbia University of Economics Bratislava – Slovakia Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica - Slovakia University of Primorska in Koper – Slovenia University of Ljubljana – Slovenia University of Maribor – Slovenia National University of Economics Kiev – Ukraine

9. Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration International Studies Center  Core Elements of JOSZEF Focus on practice-orientation & CEE business Exclusive JOSZEF Core: East-West-Project Seminar Strategies & Management for CEE Intercultural Competence in CEE European Integration & Enlargement Courses are in German & partly in English Optional course for individual specialization Enrichment program: soft skill trainings, company visits & excursion to Brussel

10. Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration International Studies Center  JOSZEF Academic Program

11. Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration International Studies Center  East-West-Project Seminar (2008/09)

12. Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration International Studies Center  Added Value of JOSZEF Excellent reputation of JOSZEF in the Austrian business world Contact with JOSZEF students from WU Practical benefits: Company visits & contacts Internship Courses & trainings for JOSZEF students only Social events & excursions JOSZEF coordinator supports in all matters

13. Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration International Studies Center  Internship Acquire practical experience on the job, gain insights in a firm Duration: minimum of 4 weeks, maximum of 3 months, no work permission needed Continuous employement at the same firm, primarily in a German-speaking environment (English too) Minimum pay of EUR 550 per month BUT: We cannot guarantee an internship „Marketplace“: application & interview

14. Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration International Studies Center  Profile of JOSZEF Candidate Advanced stage (close to completion) of bachelor studies or other 3-4 year basic studies in Business Administration or Economics at the home university Very good command of German and a good knowledge of English Excellent study performance/progress Personality with the potential for a future management position (or expert position)

15. Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration International Studies Center  From Application to Certificate Application at / Nomination by the home university in spring term Assessment & selection in Vienna (late September) JOSZEF program 1 year + internship Exchange semester at WU Graduation (JOSZEF certificate) + - Completion of studies at home

16. Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration International Studies Center  How to Apply ? Application at the home university & pre-selection by local JOSZEF coordinator (during spring term) Required application documents: Curriculum Vitae in German Letter of Motivation in German Proof of excellent German language skills Proof of solide English language skills Proof of student in good standing (study performance) Documentation of work experience/internships Hand in your application to your local JOSZEF coordinator. S/he will forward it to the JOSZEF coordinator at the WU Wien.

17. Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration International Studies Center  Services for Exchange Students I International Studies Center (ZAS) Main contact point for all exchange students The ZAS (Zentrum für Auslandsstudien) supports all incoming and outgoing exchange students Web: www.wu-wien.ac.at/isc Housing Service OeAD offers housing for exchange students if the application is done before the deadline. Information on the residence halls can be found on the ZAS/OeAD website. Rent usually ranges from EUR 250 to EUR 350 per month Web: www.wu-wien.ac.at/isc/exchange/prep/housing, www.oead.ac.at Academic Advisors For each of the WU partner universities, one member of WU faculty serves as an academic advisor. The acadmic advisor gives advice and support in academic matters

18. Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration International Studies Center Services for Exchange Students II Orientation and Cultural Program (OK-Program) Program This program is offered two weeks before the start of the semester and offers exchange students the opportunity to gain insight into Austrian cultural and business life Intensive German Language Course Preparatory language courses at different levels that are organized two weeks before the start of the semester Buddy Network Students Association provides foreign exchange students with a „buddy“ (i. e. WU student who gives assistance during stay at WU) Organization of various activities for exchange students (study trips, cultural and sports events, parties)

19. Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration International Studies Center  Cost of Living in Vienna AccommodationEUR 250 – 350 / month Health InsuranceEUR 22 / month Basic essentialsEUR 220 – 290 / month Public transportationEUR 117 / semester Post and telephoneEUR 15 – 25 / month EntertainmentEUR 35 – 110 / month BooksEUR 75 – 145 / semester Student Union feeEUR 15,86 / semester Total: approx. EUR 530 – 850 / month

20. Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration International Studies Center  Graduation 2008

21. Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration International Studies Center  Benefits for JOSZEF Students Additional skills in CEE-management Practice-oriented business education + internship Contact & access to firms in Austria Chance to improve your command of German Waiver of tuition fees for 2-semesters at WU Exclusive program character: program coordinator, group events etc. Chance for a monthly scholarship for the spring term Become member of the JOSZEF network Your springboard into the world of CEE business

22. Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration International Studies Center  JOSZEF Contact Website JOSZEF at the International Studies Center http://www.wu-wien.ac.at/zas/zasintro/programme/joszef Ass.Prof. Dr. Arnold Schuh, JOSZEF Program Director Ms. Ilonka Schwarzenfeld, JOSZEF Coordinator E-Mail: arnold.schuh@wu-wien.ac.at ilonka.schwarzenfeld@wu-wien.ac.at Phone: +43/1/313 36-5342 (Schwarzenfeld) and 4608 (Schuh) Fax: +43/1/313 36-752