Mannheim Mba Brochure

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Mannheim MBA It’s All About You


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Contents

01 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

02 Your Mannheim Advantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

03 Your Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

One Program, Five Tracks – Countless Possibilities . . . . . . . . . 8

Find Your Own Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

04 Your Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Learning in Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Beyond Hard Skills – The Social Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Kick-Start ing Your Career . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Four Steps to Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

05 Your Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

The Land of Entrepreneurs and Inventors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Living in Mannheim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

06 Application and Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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An unprecedented number of individual choices in the course of

one year, taught by the best German business faculty with truly

international encounters – that is what you can expect from our

Mannheim Full-Time MBA.

Mannheim Business School, consistently ranked # 1 in Germany,

offers the unique opportunity to individually design your MBA

by choosing a regional and a functional focus. You can select one

of five different tracks in cooperation with our outstanding part-ner institutions in Europe, Asia and North America. In addition,

our so-called streams give you the chance to deepen your know-

ledge in the field of your choice.

In our MBA program, theory and practice are closely intertwined.

Working as a team is an essent ial element of the learning pro-

cess, which is why a major part of your studies will consist of in-

teractive learning in multicultural teams. A comprehensive and

continuous career coaching and placement service will accom-

pany you throughout the program. This provides the ideal con-

ditions to develop your personal skills and to decide what your

next career move will be.

01 Welcome

As a ‘Mannheimer’ you will get to know participants from a wide

range of personal and professional backgrounds and lay the foun-

dation for a global network of like-minded professionals. More-

over, you will benefit from our extensive academic and corporate

network. Through our close partnerships with business of all sizes

and industries, you will be able to enrich your understanding,

skills and capabilities, and gain invaluable contacts to the inter-

national business community.

To sum it up: We can offer you an unparalleled opportunity to

turn your MBA program into a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Now it is up to you to take the next step! On behalf of Mann-

heim Business School, let me invite you to discover our Mann-

heim Full-Time MBA on the following pages. We look forward

to welcoming you personally in Mannheim.

Yours sincerely,

Professor Dr. Jens Wüstemann

President

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02 Your Mannheim Advantage

It’s all about you – your preferences, your

choices, your personality and your career

objectives. Therefore, Mannheim Busi-

ness School offers you an unprecedented

number of choices to g ive you the oppor-

tunity to pursue an MBA that is tailored

to your individual needs. In the course of

one year, you will learn from the best Ger-

man business faculty, meet ambitious

professionals from across the globe and

benefit from a dynamic env ironment

which makes for an unforgettable learn-

ing experience.

An entirely distinctive element of the

Mannheim MBA is the possibilit y to

choose from five regional tracks the one

that best fits your profile. To ensure the

high quality of the MBA program, Mann-

heim Business School cooperates with

global players as well as established part-

ner institutions in Europe. While unique

in structure, the Mannheim MBA program

is also unique in content. The different

streams offer you the possibility to give

your MBA experience the focus that suits

your interests and objectives.

Our basic philosophy gives you the flexi-

bilit y to tailor your MBA according to

your preferences while at the same t ime

providing the support you need to devel-

op successfully. It’s all about you!

Dr. Kurt Bock

Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, BASF SEChairman of the Mannheim Business School Board of Trustees

“International, dynamic and with substance – as the world’s leading chem-

ical company, these are characteristics that we require from our executives.

The Mannheim Business School fulfills exactly these requirements: It is in-

ternational thanks to highly-skilled participants from around the world and

through the cooperation with top institutions in Europe, Asia and North

America. It is dynamic through its teaching of cutting-edge management

concepts and know-how in a highly practical context. It ensures substance

due to the fact that it is part of the highly renowned University of Mann-

heim.”


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There is no better place in Germany to prepare yourself for a career in international top

management than Mannheim. And there are many good reasons why:

Mannheim Business School: Dedicated to Excellence

Rankings & Accreditations

Mannheim Business School, the umbrella organization for management education

at the University of Mannheim, is the only institution in the German speaking

countries with tr iple accreditations from AACSB International, EQUIS and AMBA.

Best German business school according to WirtschaftsWoche ranking

University of Mannheim ranked # 1 for the 10th time in a row (May 2011)

# 1 in research and teaching

According to the Handelsblatt research ranking (May 2009) the Mannheim business

faculty is the best in Germany

# 26 worldwide in The Economist’s full-time MBA ranking in 2009 and 2010

Only German business school in the ranking

For a complete overview of cur rent rankings and accreditations, please visit

www.mannheim-business-school.com/rankings

High quality guaranteed: MBS is the

only German business school with

international triple accreditation.

World-class faculty: Internationallyrecognized faculty members who are

also dedicated and excellent teach-

ers, each of whom has close relations

to the business community.

In the heart of the German economy:

50 % of Germany’s top 500 companiesare located within 250 kilometers of

Mannheim.

A successful and highly diverse com-

munity: Our participants have access

to both the network of the University

of Mannheim and that of the Business

School. This joint network comprises

several thousand outstanding person-

alities.

5 Reasonsfor Mannheim

BusinessSchool

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1A reputation for excellence: More than

100 years of experience in management

education and the best German business

school, consistently ranked # 1.


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“The Mannheim MBA was a once-

in-a-lifetime experience. The wide

variety of choices gave me the op-

portunity to design the program

according to my ideas and career

goals. It was a challenging year,

but definitely the best choice I

could have made.”

Pablo Galvéz,Mannheim MBA, Class of 2011,German Track


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03 Your Choice

■ World-class faculty : Outstanding professors from around the

world will share with you their theoretical expertise and prac-

tical experience.

■ Hands-on experiences: The comprehensive team project dur-

ing the last term of the MBA program, company visits and ex-

pert speaker series with renowned business experts foster an

understanding of current business issues.

■ Team approach: Working in teams is a given in the corporate

world – whether on an operational level or in top management

positions. Therefore, whenever possible and practical, our par-

ticipants are asked to develop solutions as a team.

■ Intercultural perspectives: The MBA program str ives to achieve

cross-border understanding in practice, e.g. through case stud-

ies from global companies.

■ Soft skills and leadership training: Soft skill courses and a fo-

cus on business challenges from a top-management perspec-

tive are an integral part of the Mannheim MBA.

■ Responsibility: It is our aim to educate responsible leaders

which is why the social project as well as courses in business

ethics are fundamental elements of the curr iculum.

A Unique Learning Experience

The Mannheim MBA provides an unparalleled variety and indi-

viduality al lowing you to specifically round off your personal

qualificat ion profile. Due to our unique concept, the program can

be adapted to the individual needs of each part icipant, while at

the same time placing a strong emphasis on the team experience.

It is our educational concept to provide a holistic approach to

management and leadership. Thus, the Mannheim MBA is far

more than general management education: It presents a year

filled with new impressions, challenges and insights in an inspir-

ing environment.

In short, the Mannheim MBA offers you a learning experience

that will prepare you for a career in a highly international setting.

Professor Dr. Sabine Kuester

Academic Director of the Mannheim MBA

“The Mannheim MBA has been an ongoing success

story. We have established a truly international cur-

riculum with the highest academic and professional

standards. We challenge our participants to fully ex-

plore their potential and acquire competencies that

help them to address and solve the complex business

problems of the present and future.”

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One Program, Five Tracks –

Countless PossibilitiesOne Country

German Track

Sept.

Sept.

Dec.

March

June

T e r m 1

Core Courses

Examples:■ Decision Analysis■ Fundamentals of Financial

Accounting■ Marketing Fundamentals■ Economics■ Corporate Finance■ Strategic Management

Mannheim Business School

T e r m

2

Core Courses

Examples:■ Operations Management■ Ethics and Corporate Social

Responsibility■ Managerial Accounting■ Organizational Behavior and

Change Management

Elective Courses

Examples:■ Responsible Business

Negotiation■ Applied Corporate Finance■ E-Business & IT-Entre-

preneurship■ Innovation Management■ Non-profit Management■ Consumer Behavior


T e r m 3

Elective Courses

Examples:■ Cross Cultural Management■ States and Markets■ European Taxation■ International Marketing■ Strategic L eadership■ Challenges of Strategic HRM■ Global Information Management■ Strategic Management of

the Global Corporation■ Supply Chain Management■ Corporate Mergers &

Restructuring in theU.S. and Europe


T e r m 4

Team Project

Company Consulting Project orBusiness Plan

Graduation

The Mannheim Full-Time MBA program offers you five regional

tracks:

■ German Track

■ Eurasian Track

■ Transatlantic Track

■ European Track

■ Global Track

They are five routes to one common goal: To develop your individual skills in the way that best fits your personal background

and career path.

A Holistic Approach to Management Education

The Mannheim MBA provides you with a sound general manage-

ment foundation while at the same time giving you the oppor-

tunity to deepen your knowledge in the area of your particular

interest.

In the Mannheim MBA, theory and practice are closely inter-twined. A major part of your studies will consist of case-based

and interactive learning in multicultural teams. Furthermore, you

will receive practical impulses and on-the-spot insights during

company visits, and acquire a great deal of first-hand informa-

tion from international business speakers giving conferences and

classes.

In addition, soft skill trainings as well as individual career coun-

seling will accompany you throughout the program. These pres-

ent the ideal conditions in which to develop your personal skills

and to decide what your next career move will be.

As a participant of the Mannheim Full-Time MBA, countless pos-

sibilities are available to you. You can study the Mannheim Full-

Time MBA in one, two or even three countries and you can choose

among Mannheim’s exclusive selection of partner business

schools in Europe, Asia and North America. This gives you the

opportunity to profit from the best each institution has to offer

and to directly get to know the region of your choice, its busi-

ness professionals and its economy. All partner business schools

have been carefully selected to ensure the high quality of aca-

demic teaching that Mannheim Business School stands for.*

In cooperation with:


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Mannheim MBA – One Program, Five Tracks

Two Countries Two or Three Countries Three Countries

Eurasian Track Transatlantic Track European Track Global Track

Mannheim Business School Mannheim Business School First European PartnerBusiness School

■ Copenhagen Business School

(Denmark)■ EADA (Spain)■ ESSEC Business School (France)■ Warwick Business School

(Great Britain)

or Mannheim Business School

European PartnerBusiness School

■ B u s i n e s s S

p e a k e r s

■ C o m p a n y V i s i t s

■ C u

l t u r a l E v e n t s

■ S o c i a l P r o j e c

t ■ P e r s o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t

■ C a

r e e r S e r v i c e s

Asian PartnerBusiness School

■ IIMB – Indian Institute ofManagement Bangalore(Bangalore, India)

■ IITM – Indian Institute ofTechnology Madras(Chennai, India)

■ CUHK – Chinese University ofHong Kong (Hong Kong, China)

■ NUS – National University ofSingapore (Singapore)

North American PartnerBusiness School

■ Queen´s School of Business(Ontario, Canada)

■ NYU Stern, L eonard N. SternSchool of Business (New York,USA)

■ Thunderbird School of Global

Management (Arizona, USA)

Second European PartnerBusiness School

■ Copenhagen Business School(Denmark)

■ EADA (Spain)■ ESSEC Business School (France)■ Warwick Business School

(Great Britain)

or Mannheim Business School

Transatlantic or AsianPartner Business School

Mannheim Business School Mannheim Business School Mannheim Business School Mannheim Business School

Mannheim MBA Degree

As we are constantly expanding our academic partner network, the list of part ner schools is subject to change. For an updated list of partner business schools,please visit www.mannheim-mba.com/partnernetwork.

etc.


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= Stream: “Strategy & Management”

= Stream: “Managing People”

= Stream: “Marketing & Innovation”

= Stream: “Finance & Accounting”

Ethics and Corporate Social ResOrganizatio

straInternational Marketing

Strategic

Ho

Creativity & Innovation

Organizat

Marketing Fundame

Mannheim Business School offers you an

MBA program that is uniquely tailored to

your particular interests and goals. While

there is a common thread of core courses

to ensure a sound general management

foundation, there are various electives that

allow you to deepen your knowledge in the

field of your interest, such as Marketing &

Innovation, Managing People, Strategy &

Management and Finance & Accounting.

To obtain the MBA degree, you will have

to participate in ten core and ten elective

courses and you are free to choose among

the different streams.

The Mannheim MBA Team will be happy

to support you in the decision-making pro-

cess to find the stream that best suits your

profile and career objectives.

Find Your Own Way

= Core Course = Elective Course = Soft Skill CourseAbc Abc Abc


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nsibilityal Behavior and Change Management

egy & managementInnovation Management

Strategic Leadership

Innovation Management

Company Valuation

European Taxation

Corporate Mergers & Restructuring in the U.S. and Europe

nagement of the Global Corporation

Non-profit ManagementStrategic Leadership

Team Building

network effectively

Entrepreneurship Workshop

Decision Analysis Strategic Managementnal Behavior and Change Management

als

Fundamentals of Financial Accounting

Managerial Accounting

Corporate Finance

Managing People

Core: Organizational Behavior &

Change Management, Ethics &

Corporate Social Responsibility

Electives: Responsible Busi-

ness Negotiation, Cross-Cul-

tural Management, Challenges

of Strategic HRM, Strategic

Leadership

Soft Skills: Team Building, How

to network effectively

Marketing & Innovation

Core: Marketing Fundamentals

Electives: Consumer Behavior,

Innovation Management, In-

ternational Marketing

Soft Skills: Entrepreneurship

Workshop, Creati vity & Inno-

vation

Strategy & Management

Core: Decision Analysis, Strate-

gic Management, Organiza-

tional Behavior & Change Man-

agement

Electives: Innovation Manage-

ment, Strategic Management

of the Global Corporation,

Non-profit Management, Stra-

tegic Leadership

Soft Skills: Change Manage-

ment, Crisis Management

Finance & Accounting

(Pre-course)

Core: Fundamentals of Finan-

cial Accounting, Managerial

Accounting, Corporate Finance

Electives: Company Valuation,

European Taxation, Corporate

Mergers & Restructur ing in the

U.S. and Europe

Example Streams German Track*

* Our exact course of fer might vary depending on the academic calendar.


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“Looking back, my year at MBS

has been one of the most intense,

dynamic and challenging years of

my life. While constantly facingrigorous academic challenges and

deadlines, one of the most in-

spiring aspects was growing to-

gether as a team. In sum, the year

was extremely demanding but

totally balanced with lots of fun,

new experiences, fresh ideas and

a bunch of great people!”

Anita Visvanath,

Mannheim MBA, Class of 2011, German Track


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04 Your Challenge

Team Up – Develop New Perspectives

As a part icipant of the Mannheim MBA, you will face

a series of extraordinary challenges. You will become

a part of an elite group of high-achievers from across

the globe and you will find that being surrounded by

peers with impressive goals and ambitions is extreme-

ly inspiring. Mannheim MBA participants have already

graduated in a range of fields with exceptional results,

and are bright and ambitious professionals from all

walks of life. On average, they have gathered 5 years

of professional work experience since obtaining their

first academic degree. Our participants are, without

exception, committed, focused, dedicated and talent-

ed. While knowing how to lead, they are also great

team players.

Our Multi-Competence Team Concept

One essential element of the MBA program is the team

experience. Therefore, the Multi-Competence Team

(MCT) concept is applied in all Mannheim BusinessSchool programs. As the concept hinges on two basic

tenets for an ideal learning experience – diversity and

continuity – participants are assigned to heteroge-

neous teams at the beginning of their MBA experi-

ence. The Multi-Competence Teams stay together for

the duration of the program and work together on

their social as well as their team project. This forms a

major part of the learning process, as project manage-

ment, intercultural competence and leadership skills

are of utmost importance to successfully complete the

joint project.

Your MBA is a time of self-exploration – and your MCT

will help you make the most of this opportunity!

Diversity as Our Paradigm

Previous Education

Engineering

35 %Other

12%

Business

35 %

Information Systems

10 %

Economics

8 %

Origin

Europe

40 %

Africa

5 %

North America

15 %

Asia-Pacific

28 %

Latin America

12 %

Mannheim MBA participants represent the core values of the

MBA program with regard to diversity of work experience,

geographical background and a broad range of educational

experience. The statistics for an average Mannheim MBA class

will gi ve you an impression of the community you will join.

38 % 62 %

Gender

Average Age 29 years

Average Work Experience 5 years

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Learning in Practice

We believe that it is of utmost importance

for you to be able to apply the knowledge

you gain in the classroom to real business

issues. During the final term of your MBA

program you will put into practice every-

thing you have learned in class for the

Team Project: Together with your MCT you

will act as consultants for an internation-

al company or develop your own business

plan. Here you will have the chance to

learn how to make decisions in the face of

complex data and tight deadlines – and

defend your choices among your fellow

participants. This in-depth case-method

learning puts you in the role of the deci-

sion maker and will give you the confi-

dence to embark on a truly international

business career.

Company Project

BOSCH AG Efficiency gains in TT Sales Organization

Heraeus Holding GmbH Systematic Approach to Identify New Technologies/Start-up Companies

SAP Service Procedures behind SAP Enterprise Support for

Small and Midsized Enterprises

Johnson & Johnson, OCD Corporate Social Responsibility at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics: A Partnership

Concept to Increase Blood Donation Willingness in Germany

Allianz Deutschland AG Allianz Model Bank

Roche Diagnostics GmbH Analysis and Evaluation of Potential Future Developments within theGerman In Vitro Diagnostics Market for Roche Diagnostics

Daimler AG Engine Production Network Evaluation

Siemens AG Development of a Siemens Market Strategy

BASF SE Group Forming Trends in the Car Repair Market in Europe

Continental AG Continental Tires and the Development of a Structured Price Corridor for theVolkswagen Care Dealership Tire Business

A.T. Kearney GmbH Best Practices in M&A Project Management from Seller‘s Perspective

BMW AG Sourcing Strategy regarding IT Support for European Markets

Deutsche Bank AG Building Technologies in Emerging Markets

Heidelberger

Druckmaschinen AG

Strategies for the Implementation of a Segment Oriented Solutions Approach

Examples of Company Consulting Projects


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Social Responsibility at the Core

Doing your MBA at Mannheim Business School involves far more

than taking classes in Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance

or Supply Chain Management. Business ethics and social respon-

sibility have always been core elements of our school’s educa-tional concept. That is why the social project is an integral and

mandatory part of the Mannheim MBA curr iculum.

Innovative Projects

The project should make a positive contribution to society on

some level. However, it is up to your individual team to define

the scope of your project, as it may pursue any number of goals:

educational, promotional, humanitarian or social. The social proj-

ect puts your project management abilities to the test and allows

you to make a difference in the community. Past projects range

from art workshops for children treated at University Hospital

Mannheim over introductory internet classes for senior cit izens

to a blood drive organized on campus.

Beyond Hard Skills –

The Social Project


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Kick-Starting Your Career

Achieving an excellent position after com-

pleting your MBA program is your goal,

and your success is our commitment. Our

Career Services Team is dedicated to sup-

porting you in defining and realizing your

next career move.

Throughout your MBA program, one-on-

one sessions with the Career Services Team

are available to guide you along your ca-

reer path. They will give you useful advice

on writing your CV and cover letters, cre-

ate and execute a search strategy, preparefor interviews and negotiations and en-

hance your networking techniques.

Our individual career counseling and

placement services are designed to maxi-

mize the prospects of your job search. In

addition, you will have exclusive access to

the recruitment contacts of our partner

companies. Our career services portfolio

further includes an online career manage-

ment platform, putting career strategies,

tools and resources at your fingertips. If

your MBA studies are sponsored by your

employer, you will benefit from soft skill

courses and coaching offers designed to

support you in your individual career de-

velopment instead of placement services.

You wil l have plenty of opportunities to

meet company representatives in recruit-

ing workshops, individual selection inter-

views and at company presentations. For

many of our participants, these personalencounters are major stepping stones.

Our Career Serv ices Team offers you sup-

port in your individual career and job

search strategies and in exploring further

opportunities for professional and person-

al growth. It is up to you to make the most

of it!

www.mannheim-mba.com/careers

Beate Schneider

Deutsche Bank AG, Global Technology

“Deutsche Bank has built a close relationship to Mannheim Business School

over the years, supporting student initiatives, such as the technology club,

or by providing challenging projects to the participants. We have always seen

this interaction as a win-win situation, where students gain a deep under-

standing of the banking business and our organization, and, in return, we en-

counter highly-qualified individuals who share their insights and ideas.”

First choice

Human Resource Directors in Germany prefer Mann-

heim graduates to all others (WirtschaftsWoche/

Handelsblatt Publishing Group, 2002 – 2011).


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The Mannheim Business School Career and Placement

Services at a Glance

■ Self-Assessment Test

■ Career Counseling Sessions

■ Company Presentations

■ Company Visits

■ Development of Individual Job

Search Strategies

■ Online Career Resources

■ CV & Cover Letter

■ Interviews

■ Application Tips & Hints

■ Job Postings at Mannheim

Business School

■ Career Fair

■ MBA-Special

■ Profile Book

■ Individual Contact to Recruiters

1 Self-Assessment & Career Orientation

2 Market Research & Individual Career Strategy

3 Application Preparation

4 Individual Job Search

Four Steps to

Success

Companies who hire MBS graduates include:


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“What impressed me the most about the MBS experi-

ence was to become a part of a diverse group of high-

achievers. That is why I strive to be an active part of

the alumni network and continue to keep in touch with

the school and current Mannheim MBA students. One

way to do so is the Team Project which I initiated at

my company.”Till Alexander Schneider,European MBA, Class of 2007, Trumpf Laser- und Systemtechnik GmbH, Assistant to CEO


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05 Your Community

Our Network of Excellence

Companies

The network offers countless possibili-

ties of receiving pract ical insights and

impulses as well as direct contacts to

potential future employers.

Alumni

‘Mannheimers‘ are not just fellow partic-

ipants: you will profit from their friendship

and business know-how your whole life.

Location

Learning in the land of entrepreneurs and

inventors will inspire you and open the

door for your future career.

Partner Business Schools

Prestigious partner business schools

around the world offer the chance to

sharpen your profile and broaden your

horizon.

Faculty

Nowhere else in Germany will you find

such a high level of world-class research

and teaching.

Participants

The intensive cooperation with partici-

pants from diverse cultural and profes-

sional backgrounds opens up new ways

of thinking and promotes the under-

standing of different perspectives.

Mannheim

Business School

In today’s competitive business world, a global network consti-

tutes a real and tangible asset. For this reason, the Mannheim

MBA program offers abundant opportunit ies to expand your per-

sonal and professional network. As a participant, you will bene-

fit from our extensive corporate network consisting of companies

of all sizes and across various industries. In the course of your

MBA studies, you will gain invaluable business contacts at events

such as company presentations and conferences and especially

during the Company Project.

One of the most exciting aspects of your learning experience at

Mannheim is to become part of a close-knit, inspiring and collab-

orative community of students and alumni. While you begin to

build your network in class, extracurricular activities will help you

to get to know fellow participants better. A lot of the MBS events

are open to students and alumni of all programs as occasions for

socializing and building lasting relationships.

‘Mannheimers’ are more than just fellow graduates; they are col-

leagues for life. To ensure a life-long learning experience to our

alumni, we offer events and conferences, such as the Mannheim

Business Forum, throughout the year. In addition, the annual

Alumni Homecoming serves to maintain the Mannheim spirit and

to foster interaction among MBS graduates.


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The Land of Entrepreneurs

and Inventors

Germany is not only the land of poets and philosophers, it is

also the home of a highly efficient and productive economy.

With a population of 82 million, Germany is the largest and most

important market in the European Union (EU) and one of the

four largest economies in the world. Given its high focus on ex-

ports, there is scarcely any other country that is as intertwined

with the world economy and interested in open markets as

Germany. Its share of total world trade is approximately nine

percent.

More than a thousand companies in Germany hold at least a top

three posit ion in the world, which is more than any other com-

parable economy has to offer. It is not only the major corpora-

tions such as Siemens, Volkswagen, Daimler, Adidas, Allianz,

SAP and BASF that shape the German business environment,

but also tens of thousands of small and medium-sized interna-

tionally oriented enterprises.

According to the European Scoreboard, Germany is one of the

global innovation leaders and European champion with by far

the most patent applications of all European countries. ManyGerman inventions, such as printed books, cars, computers, chip

cards and the mp3-format, have changed the world, and Ger-

many’s inventive spirit is as strong as ever: The innovative ca-

pability of German business proved to be the driving force in

recovering from the recent economic cr isis.

Due to this inventive spir it, Germany cont inues to be one of the

leading nations in several promising technologies. These include

biotechnology, nanotechnology, computer science and other

high-tech fields. Furthermore, the leading banking sector in

continental Europe is concentrated in Frankfurt/Main where

the European Central Bank (ECB), the German Central Bank(Bundesbank) and Deutsche Börse, the national stock exchange,

are all headquartered.

In the Heart of German Business

50 % of Germany’s top 500

companies are located within

250 kilometers of Mannheim.


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Living in Mannheim

At its core, the Mannheim experience is built around an intense

team experience. There are countless opportunities to get in-

volved in student-led activit ies outside the classroom, such as

sports activities, German language courses, trips to museums

and exhibitions as well as student clubs and social events like ka-

raoke nights, wine-tasting or student parties. They are a chance

to have fun, relax and make friends for life. As our alumni agree:

the MBA program is a bonding experience enabling you to build

a close-knit network of friendships that last a lifetime.

Situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers in one

of the sunniest regions of Germany, Mannheim offers numerous

possibilities to spend your leisure time: having a cup of coffee

in the courtyard of the castle, relaxing in the beautiful Luisen-

park, cycling on the banks of the Neckar river, strolling through

the busy shopping streets with their cafés and bars or attending

cultural highlights on the “culture mile” with its museums,

galleries, concert hall, opera, ballet and theatre. As Mannheim

is situated at the heart of Europe, you can easily reach cultural

centers in Germany and beyond such as Heidelberg, Frankfurt,

Munich, Paris and Strasbourg.

Since its foundation as a city, Mannheim has been a spec ial and

cosmopolitan place to live in. It stands out among other cities

because of the planned chess board arrangement of square blocks

in the city center (“Quadrate”). And the open-minded attitude of

the citizens of Mannheim allows new arrivals to feel at home af-

ter a very short period of time.

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Application Process at a Glance

■ Fill out the Mannheim MBA Applicat ion Form as well

as the Reference Form and send it together with the

required documents to Mannheim Business School

■ The Admissions Committee will take a holistic view

at your application

■ A personal or web-based interview with the

Admissions Manager will be carried out

■ A successful first interview is followed by case

study work at home (7 days)

■ Interview with Program Management

■ An admissions decision will be made based on the

evaluation of your application package and the se-

lection interview within two weeks

■ Receipt of the admission notification and contract

■ Signature and return of admission contract to


1 Download the Application Form

2 First Selection Interview and Case Study

3 Final Interview

4 Admission

Every year, Mannheim Business School attracts am-

bitious individuals from all over the world. Join their

ranks and profit from a dynamic env ironment which

makes for an intercultural learning experience.

Our ideal candidate at a glance:

■ First academic degree

■ At least 3 years of postgraduate working experience

■ Leadership potential

■ Internationality ■ Fluency in English (GMAT and TOEFL or IELTS)

If you fulfill all of these qualifications, we invite you

to apply for the Mannheim MBA program and find

out whether you are a potential ‘Mannheimer’.

Find out More

Deciding to pursue a full-time MBA requires ser ious

commitment. In order to assist you, we can offer you many

opportunities to learn more about the program and

Mannheim Business School:

■ Meet us at MBA fairs around the world

■ Set up an appointment for a personal

orientation interview

■ Contact us by phone or e-mail

■ Meet our part icipants and alumni

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Tuition Fee

The current course fee for the one-year study program is 33,000.

The fee includes tuition, course material and access to the school

and online libraries. The fee does not include books, transporta-

tion, accommodation and liv ing costs. You will have full access

to our IT infrastructure, including wireless LAN and our intranet

as well as to all additional university services, including the li-

brary and its various databases, the gymnasium, the cafeter ia and

student clubs. In addition, your tuition fee will cover coffee

breaks, snack food, extracurr icular programs and trips.

We do not charge an application fee for the Mannheim MBA.

Application Deadlines

As we operate a rolling admissions process, you can submit an

application at any time after your preliminary check with ad-

missions. In order to secure a place at Mannheim Business

School or one of its partner business schools, respectively, we

strongly encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Early Bird Offer

If you apply by the first application deadline, you will benefit

from a 2,000 reduction of your tuition fee. Your tuition fee will

be reduced by 1,000 if you apply by the second application

deadline.

Scholarships and Funding

At Mannheim Business School our goal is to ensure that admit-

ted MBA participants receive the financial aid they require to at-

tend the Mannheim MBA program. This is why Mannheim Busi-

ness School offers a number of partial scholarships to

outstanding candidates. Outstanding in this case stands for sev-

eral achievements and characteristics, such as an excellent edu-

cational and professional background, a high GMAT score, inter-

national work experience, foreign language skills or social

commitment. Among others, these scholarships are awarded to

candidates in the following categories:

Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries

Mannheim Business School is committed to bring ing outstand-

ing professionals from developing economies to the Mannheim

MBA program. These scholarships support excellent candidates

from emerging economies who live and work in a developing

country.

Scholarships for Women in BusinessThese scholarships underline Mannheim Business School’s dedi-

cation to increase the number of women in executive positions.

Women who can prove a track record of outstanding achieve-

ments in their professional lives can apply for these scholarships.

Application forms for all scholarships are available upon request.

Mannheim Full-Time MBAapplication stages

If you apply byYou will be notified

if you have been shortlistedfor an interview by

You willhave a formaldecision by

Stage 1* December 31 January 15 February 28

Stage 2** April 30 May 15 June 15

Stage 3 June 30 July 15 August 15

* Complete applications by December 31 (stage 1) will result in a reduction of tuition fees by € 2,000

** Complete applications by April 30 (stage 2) will result in a reduction of tuition fees by € 1,000


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Contact

Mannheim Business School gGmbH

L 5, 6

68131 Mannheim

Phone: +49 (0)621 181 3724 Fax: +49 (0)621 181 1278

E-mail: [email protected]

www.mannheim-mba.com

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