SIBEEmployment Report 202225YEARSSIBESCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIPSTEINBEIS UNIVERSITY 


SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP2Dear readers,In a globally networked and continuously changing world full of economic challenges, innovation is the crux of successful business more than ever. But innovation does not only mean large, far-sighted change. To ensure long-term success, every company must continually innovate, especially in the small things.This is possible only with innovative, competent employees who view their companies with open eyes and take on whatever problems and challenges they encounter. The School of International Business and Entre-preneurship (SIBE) has made it its task to educate such people.As the Graduate School of Leadership & Management of the Steinbeis University, we – the faculty, employ-ees and leaders of SIBE – want to enable our graduates to be very successful. Our goal is to help them become creative personalities who implement value-added and sustainable contributions in their companies, orga-nizations and in society.» YOU MUST RELY ON INNOVATIONS AND  PEOPLE! «FERDINAND VON STEINBEIS (1807–1893)


3SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIPWe are very proud of our alumni, who have developed their own talents as well as personal and company-related competencies through their studies at SIBE. This has not only increased their own professional success but also enriched their partner companies and helped them make considerable progress. But read for yourself what alumni and company representatives say about studies at SIBE.Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c.BR Werner G. Faix         &         Prof. Dr. Stefanie Kisgen                 CEOs of the School of International Business and Entrepreneurship (SIBE)


SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP467 %  …  of the alumni who continue at their sponsoring companies are still with them three years later*.Investments in  education are worth itSuccesses of our alumni three years after graduation55 %  … of the alumni hold leading positions three years later.82 % … of the alumni indicate that their study at SIBE has strongly to    very strongly promoted their professional advancement.94 % … of the alumni rate the Experience Based Curriculum (EBC)    as good to very good.Overall, alumni give their studies a very positive rating: 82 % of them indicate that their studies have strongly to very strongly promoted their professio-nal development. 94 % rate the EBC as good to very good.Today, SIBE alumni hold management or executive board positions at Bertrandt AG, SAP AG or Paul Hartmann AG. At 9 % of all alumni, the share of company founders three years after completion is above-average.  9 % … of the alumni have founded a company during       the three years after completion of their studies.


5SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP76.000 EUROAverage salary  after 3 yearsIt is noticeable - measured by first degrees and project topics - that students from the more technical areas develop during or after their studies into more strategic, management-oriented areas.The majority of alumni (55 %) work in groups with more than 10,000 employees, 24 % are emplo-yed by employers with 500 to 10,000 employees and 21 % by smaller companies with up to 500 employees.Sectors of activity of alumni in an  employment relationshipSIBE has surveyed its graduates ten years after completion of their studies since 2014. The figures shown on these two pages are taken from the surveys from 2014 to 2022 (cumulative, n = 908). * This question has been included in the survey since 2016 (cumulative, n = 739).Corporate Management 4 %IT 8 % Strategy 11 %Finance &Controlling 8 %Marketing & Communications 10 %HR 12 %Consulting 13 %Sales 13 %R & D 4 %Purchase 5 %Other 6 %Production 2 %Law < 1 %Logistics 4 %


SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP6Continuous positive  development of our alumniSuccesses of our alumni ten years  after graduationEven ten years after their graduation, the feedback of our alumni is very positive. The results speak for themselves and that fills us with pride. Accordingly, we are pleased to present the results of the survey ten years after graduation.29 %  …  of the hired alumni are still with their project companies even ten years later.85 % … of the alumni state that their studies have strongly to very    strongly promoted their professional advancement. 87 % … rate the project company as good to very good, even ten    years after graduation.95 % … of the alumni rate the Experience Based Curriculum (EBC)     as good to very good.16 % … of the alumni founded a business in the ten years after       graduating.


7SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP105.000 EUROAverage salary  after 10 yearsSectors of activity of alumni in an  employment relationshipSIBE has surveyed its graduates ten years after completion of their studies since 2014. The figures shown on these two pages are taken from the surveys from 2014 to 2022 (cumulative, n = 340).79 % … of the alumni are in permanent employment. The respective     position is held full-time by 79% of all respondents.73 % … of all alumni who participated in the survey hold a leading     position ten years after graduation. This is accompanied by                              disciplinary staff responsibility (1–100 people) for 65 %.Communications 3 %Marketing/ CRM/ PR 8 %  Other 10 %Sales 10 %Strategy 10 %Consulting10 %Corporate Management12 %HR 13 %R & D 4 %IT 6 % Finance & Controlling 6 %Production 2 %Law 1 %Logistics 3 %Purchase 2 %


SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP851 % …  of international alumni are still working at their sponsoring   German companies.30 %  …  have founded their own companies.95 % …  of international alumni rate their studies at SIBE as helpful   or very helpful.60 % …  of international alumni work in manufacturing   (mechanical engineering, automotive, chemicals etc.).50 %  …  work in marketing & sales.Going Global Program -  The International Alumni Survey (2013)Return on educationSuccesses of our international alumniAll international alumni hold leadership positions. >


9SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP»WHAT SEPARATES THIS PROGRAM FROM OTHERS IS THAT I CAN DIRECTLY IMPLEMENT MY STUDIES INTO BUSINESS PRACTICE. I REALLY ENJOYED THE STUDY PROCESS AND LEARNING FROM PROFESSORS FROM DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES. THE COURSE WAS VERY VALUABLE FOR ME AND DID ENHANCE MY SKILLS IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT.«YU ZUYUE, MBAGENERAL MANAGER AT SCHAAF (TAICANG) CO., LTD.»WHEN I LOOK BACK AT PURSUING MY MBA, ON THE ONE HAND IT WAS HARD, SINCE I HAD TO COMBINE FULL-TIME WORK AND WORK-INTEGRATED STUDIES. ON THE OTHER HAND IT WAS FUN. I GAINED A LOT OF KNOWLEDGE AND LEARNED ABOUT DIFFERENT CULTURES THROUGHOUT THE STUDIES. NOW I CAN BE VERY PROUD OF WHAT I’VE ACHIEVED AND BENEFIT FROM IT.«QIAO YUANJUN, MBAOPERATION DIRECTOR AT DUNKERMOTOREN TAICANGSIBE does not only develop successful young academics into future professionals and young leaders with programs in Germany. Numerous courses have been successfully concluded with our international partner universities in India, Brazil and China. In the study „Going Global – The International Alumni Survey“, these alumni were also interviewed about their current posi-tions as well as their experiences with the SIBE Master‘s degree.


SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP10As early as the 19th century, Ferdinand von Steinbeis (1807-1893) committed himself with great ingenuity and imagination to innovation and improvements in industry. He tirelessly called on all involved parties to invest in the qualifications of employees and created one of the most modern training systems in the world. The duality of theory and practice in education is primarily based on Steinbeis‘s thinking and work.The School of International Business and  Entrepreneurship (SIBE) leads the Graduate School of Leadership & Management at Steinbeis University. It is located in Herrenberg and directed by Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Werner G. Faix and Prof. Dr. Stefanie Kisgen. For SIBE, successful knowledge transfer between science and economy plus the systematic develop-ment of competencies are fundamental. SIBE focu-ses on companies and organizations as well as on competent, entrepreneurial and globally thinking and acting high potentials.With Master programs since 1994, currently  ca. 300 students, over 5,000 successful gradu-ates as well as partnerships with over 350 compa-nies, SIBE is a competent partner for growth and globalization.About SIBE


11SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIPSINCE 1994MANAGEMENT MASTER PROGRAMSSINCE 2003ENTITLED TO CONFER DOCTORATESACCREDITATIONSFIBAA PREMIUM SEAL: M.Sc. in International Management & M.A. in General ManagementFIBAA QUALITY SEAL: MBA in General Management FIBAA SYSTEM ACCREDITATIONOVER 28 YEARSOF EXPERIENCE300STUDENTS5,000GRADUATESVERY SELECTIVEWITH OVER 3,500 APPLICATIONS PER YEAR


SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP12SIBE‘s Experience Based Curriculum (EBC) goes one step further than typical dual degree programs. Students implement one or more innovation project(s), develop courses of action and put them directly into business practice – „an open-heart operation“ – instead of occupying themselves with unhurried case studies. They develop their own competencies and create knowledge through intensive preoccupation with challenging, innova-tive projects whose results are open. This form of teaching and learning not only impresses compa-nies and students. Awarded the FIBAA Premium Seal the Master of Science in International Manage-ment is among the 3 % of the best Master‘s degree programs accredited by the FIBAA. The Master of Arts in General Management and the Master of Business Administration in General Management also received a FIBAA quality seal. SIBE has also been system accredited since 2019. Furthermore, SIBE is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since June 2019. By the membership, SIBE expands its quality network and thus underscores the high quality standards it places on its own education and research in an international context.In addition, SIBE received awards in two cate-gories at the 2012 Global Business Education Awards.Best Executive Education Programme, EuropeMost Innovative Business School, GermanyFIBAA Premium Seal  for excellent quality  of study and teaching:Convincing qualityOutstanding degree programs»The Master of Science in International Management is among the 3 % of the best Master‘s degree programs accredited by the FIBAA.«


13SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIPReal-World-ProjectsExperience Based CurriculumStudents do not learn particularly well when they only sit in seminars or memorize facts at their desks. Experimenting is central for learning under real conditions but in a protected framework. SIBE‘s Experience Based Curriculum (EBC) offers this framework. Students work on their own innovation projects in their sponsoring companies – by deve-loping new markets or optimizing processes, for example. They transfer to the project the manage-ment instruments and theories they have studied, thus creating direct added value for their companies.In addition to their project work, however, they are full-fledged employees involved in their company‘s daily business right from the start. Due to the demanding tasks assigned to them, they achieve a high level of identification with their project and company. Specific contact partners in the company and at the university support students with their demanding tasks.What additional things do students learn? We are convinced that working on real-world projects drives their personal development; the „company as a lab“ environment aids entrepreneurial thin-king and acting to help them become the leaders of tomorrow.


SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP14Faculdades da IndústriaCuritiba, Brazil(www.faculdadesdaindustria.org.br)Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)São Paulo, Brazil(www.epm.tjsp.jus.br)Instituto Federal de Educação Ciência e Tecnologia do Maranhão (IFMA)São Luís - MA, Brazil(portal.ifma.edu.br)Universidade Católica de Santos (UNISANTOS)Santos, Brazil(www.unisantos.br)Instituto Euvaldo Lodi (IEL),Confederação Nacional da Indústria (CNI) Brasília, Brazil(www.cni.org.br)Post University, Waterbury, Connecticut, USA  (www.post.edu)Universidade Vila VelhaVila Velha, Brazil (www.uvv.br)International successUSABRAZILOur partner universities


15SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIPHeriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Business School Edinburgh, UK   (www.hw.ac.uk/ebs/)Tongji UniversityShanghai, China   (www.tongji.edu.cn)Chinese Academy of SciencesShenzhen, China(english.siat.cas.cn)Tsinghua UniversityBeijing, China   (www.tsinghua.edu.cn)Symbiosis Instituteof Business Management(SIBM)Pune, India(www.sibm.edu)University of BernDepartment of Management  and EntrepreneurshipBern, Switzerland(www.imu.unibe.ch)CHINAINDIAAUSTRIASWITZERLANDUKAlma Mater Europaea of the European Academy of Sciences and ArtsSalzburg, Austria   (www.euro-acad.eu)University for Continuing Education KremsKrems, Austria   (www.donau-uni.ac.at)






SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP18Post-postgraduate and doctoral programs**  Current prices for our courses can be found on the SIBE website: www.steinbeis-sibe.de. Master's degree or doctorate Interdisciplinary network and intensive methodological support Cooperation with renowned partnersDOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA) Part-time or work-integrated doctoral program (implemen-tation in the company or independently chosen research focus in the fields of leadership, personality or innovation) Generally 36 months  In cooperation with Edinburgh Business School (EBS) of Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh, UK (title-awarding university) Job-integrated program with project in the company Results-oriented implemen-tation of innovations incl. business models Interactive online format Language: German or English Generally 12 months 60 ECTA credit points For Master graduates In cooperation with Alma Mater Europaea - European Academy of Sciences and ArtsDIPLOMA OF PERFORMANCEAND LEADERSHIP** (DPL) SHORT DESCRIPTION Individual and company-specific project focus Intensive and continuous support and consulting by experts from the Steinbeis network (approx. 6,000 experts, including around 700 professors)OUR SERVICESFOR COMPANIESOUR SERVICESFOR STUDENTS


19SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIPFit for Future:  Your innovation project!Take off in 2022 and take  advantage of new opportunitiesOur project approach for your innovationsSustainable project implementation with direct knowledge transferYour added value: ■The innovation project is managed out of your company. ■Empowerment of project staff to implement the project in the company using the SIBE method. ■Systematic, holistic project support by SIBE and optional support by (international) expertsInnovation  ProjectImplementation by innovation team consisting of post-Master students (DPL-candidates, doc-toral candidates) & if necessary Master candi-datesholistic project approachknowledge transfer through systematic coachingExpert Support (optional)Specific know-how of our (inter)national experts can be added for the re-spective projectAdditional impact for your overall project successScientific  Support (monthly base)Building bridges and regular monitoring of the innovation project by specific expertsaccess to  exclusive  networkModule 1*Module 2*Success FactorsWe define the right direction togetherWe analyze your business  context togetherWe focus together on the  successful implementation  of the projectWe support your project team  on requestYour employees get a systematic coaching by SIBE+* We would be delighted to make you a concrete offer.Are you ready to start your next innovation? Let us shape your future together.


SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP20For your companyOur added valueIncreasing digitalization and globalization are having an immense impact on the modern working world of companies and individu-als. These factors are central for the increa-sing complexity and acceleration of business processes in which innovation plays a key role in ensuring competitiveness and thus, the viabi-lity of enterprises. Innovations that are vital for tomorrow‘s companies must be recognized and successfully implemented.This requires competent (junior) leaders – in brief: creative personalities! The recruitment and retainment of suitable management and junior staff is an immense challenge for compa-nies due to worldwide demographic changes. To meet these challenges with esprit, we are ready to stand at your side as a successful partner!Candidate Catalog ■SIBE‘s free Candidate Catalog offers you an actual overview of our applicants, who are available for positions in combination with our Master‘s degree programsRecruitment ■Successful recruitment through your cooperation with our in-house HR consulting service, SAPHIR Deutschland GmbH  ■Engaged, highly motivated young academics, selected according to potential, with at least one university degree  ■Employment with a work or internship contract (limited to two years) – even without headcount


21SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIPPersonal development ■Verifiable development of competencies during the Master program  ■Unique assessment of the potential of young academicsProject ■Student projects generate solutions for your business challenges  ■Systematic and successful implementation of innovative projects for your company  ■Students work on measurable project benefit  ■Transfer of current management know-how to the companyStaff retention ■Early development of company loyalty of young, talented employees to counter the „War for Talents“  ■After two years, takeover of students is possible  ■As part of personnel retention, you can propose your own employees


SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP22“By working directly on a company project, students sometimes reach their own limits – but it is precisely these moments of ‚emotional uncertainty‘ that serve to develop their competencies the most. Once overcome, the students emerge much stronger – which can be seen in the graduates!”Prof. Dr. John ErpenbeckProfessor for Competency Management at SIBEFeedback from our partnersThe annual survey of business mentors, who are the supervisors of the students in the sponsoring company, confirms that the SIBE has achieved outstanding results:»It is nice to be able to accompany the development of young talents so intensively. «Kemal Kösemehmetoglu, Head of Business Field Service, Deutsche Telekom Technical ServiceThese are based on the cumulative figures of surveys of business mentors in 2013 – 2021 (n = 1,686).* This question has been included in the survey since 2017 (cumulative, n = 848).93 % are satisfied to very satisfied with the SIBE study program92 %would recommend the program* 94 %confirm a high or very high benefit in terms of employment  of the SIBE student*95 %are satisfied to very satisfied with SIBE students with regard to dealing with entrepreneurial challenges*95 %are satisfied to very satisfied with the competency development  of SIBE students*93 %confirm that the program‘s assessment of the students‘ potential is good to very good*


23SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIPExcerpt of company cooperation 


SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP24Our studentsA central point of the SIBE degree programs are their interdisciplinary nature and diversity. Since innovations are also based on breaking through known patterns and rely literally on „thinking outside the box“, this heterogeneous mixture of students is simultaneously an important key to success.In the Master program, the students‘ systematic development of skills is guaranteed by integrated competency assessments and development using KODE® and the SIBE COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT (SCA) Center. The feedback opportunities for indivi-dual performance are enabled by several 360° feed-back rounds during the SIBE Master program.54%46%Currently 46 % of SIBE students are female  and 54 % are male. This ratio is likewise reflected by our alumni.


25SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIPFirst degrees of our studentsBased on the initial degree of all enrolled students of the respective degree programOur students come from26Average age of students at beginning of studiesHumanities and Social SciencesLawSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Economics,Industrial Engineering69 %24 %1 %6 %USAUkraineIranRussian FederationNigeriaMexicoCameroonIndonesiaIndiaGreeceEgyptMoroccoTunisiaGeorgiaNetherlands PolandSerbiaItalyGreat BritainFranceChinaHong KongVietnamBrazilSwitzerlandAustriaCroatiaDenmarkGermany


SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP26Projects & experiencesOur students‘ projectsResilient Supply Chains –  Resilience to External Shocks Using the Example of Carl Zeiss Meditec AGKjell Wohlenberg, M.Sc.Carl Zeiss Meditec AGDefining and managing a portfolio of projects to make the company‘s IT infrastructure stable and expandableGhassem Nezamipour Azari, M.A./MBABergler Industrieservices GmbHImpact of Digital Transforma-tion Strategy on Pharmaceutical CompaniesOliver Rätz, M.Sc. Alumnus M.Sc. in International Management and doctoral candidate in the DBA program Biologische Heilmittel Heel GmbHDevelopment and implementation of a monitoring tool for deviations of contractual volume agreements with customersLucas Brugger, M.Sc.Robert Bosch Automotive Steering GmbH Optimization Potential of Coordi-nated Shared Leadership in Global Virtual Teams – An Analysis of influ encing Factors on the  Performance of international Projects Mareike Brodersen, M.Sc.Alumna M.Sc. in International Management and doctoral candidate in the DBA programRobert Bosch GmbH Implementation of a sustainabil-ity strategy to support the sales managementSamuel Bednarek, M.A./MBAAXA Investment Managers


27SIBE – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIPExperiences of our partners“SIBE‘s job-integrated study model is an excellent companion to challenging corporate projects. The students experience an ideal support for the proces-sing of individual and complex problems through the broadly diversified and practically relevant range of topics offered by SIBE. The successful harmoni-zation of studies and everyday business life creates scope for creativity and promotes motivation and willingness to perform. The results obtained from the master thesis provide a valuable basis and source for the future deve-lopment and optimization of concepts and models. My role as a business mentor has given me great pleasure, and I am very satisfied with the results.“Dr. Bernd Seilheimer Head of Systems Research and DevelopmentBiologische Heilmittel Heel GmbH“The practical and transfer-oriented focus of the study program enabled a highly individualized education for the best possible use in our company. The student‘s involvement in the commercial area enabled us to make significant progress in digitalization. Not least through the exchange of the student with his fellow students and lecturers. I would choose the SIBE study pro-gram again at any time.“Christian PuschCEOICT AG“As a company, we support the development of our employees, for examp-le through job-integrated master‘s programs at Steinbeis University. I am convinced that the combination of theoretical study content and practical experience is a benefit for the company and for the students. For years, we have had very positive experiences with students who are characterized by a high level of motivation.“Nils KatzorkeProject Manager further development test site Immendingen,  Research & Development Mercedes-Benz AG


School of International Business and Entrepreneurship (SIBE)Kalkofenstr. 53, D-71083 HerrenbergPhone  +49 (0) 70 32 - 94 58 - 0 E-Mail info@steinbeis-sibe.de The figures in the report originate from the following surveys and studies: ■SIBE Graduate Survey 2014 – 2022 (cumulative) ■SIBE Business Mentor Survey 2013 – 2021 (cumulative) ■Going Global – The International Alumni Survey 2013Image sources: P. 1-3: internal; P. 4: iStock (YekoPhotoStudio); P. 6–7: Pexels; P. 8–9: internal; P. 10–11: iStock (fstop123; mediaphotos); P. 12–17: Pexels; P. 18–19: freepik; P. 20–21, 23: Pexels; P. 24: photodune; P. 25: internal; P. 26–27: Pexels; P. 28: internalwww.sibe-edu.comSCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIPSTEINBEIS UNIVERSITY