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Norbert Bach, Worms Business School

The Reasons for choosing us – in a nutshell

• Best business school in • Triple accredited (AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA) • Favourite amongst HR-Managers • You can take courses in English and/or German • Preparatory and accompanying courses • Helpful support staff on university and business school level • Great location: Baroque palace as main university building Business School

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I. Zooming in on Mannheim II. The Business School III. Opportunities for Exchange Students Business School

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Europe

Germany 82 million residents Business School

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Frankfurt 30 min away by train Mannheim International Airport 320.000 residents

State -Württemberg 10 million residents 15 min away by train 9 universities Very attractive region with high economic power (global players such as Daimler, BASF, SAP) Business School

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The city‘s landmark …

… Mannheim‘s Water Tower Business School

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National Theater

The City Center

The Market Square Business School

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Paradeplatz

Congress Center Rosengarten

Mannheim Art Museum Business School

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The University of Mannheim

• Located in the ÊMannheimer Schloss“ () in the heart of Mannheim • 11,000 students, 3,500 business students • 5 schools: Business, & , , Mathematics & Information Systems, Social • The Business School is ranked foremost among all German business schools • It is the only German business school accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA Business School

I. Zooming in on Mannheim

The main building of the university Business School

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Where history… Business School

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…meets a modern learning environment! Business School

II. The Business School Business School

II. The Business School Areas of research & teaching

Banking, Finance and Accounting and Insurance Economic and Taxation Business Education

Information Business School – Faculty Areas Marketing Systems

Operations Management Management Business School

II. The Business School Subject Specialization

• Accounting • Marketing • Auditing & Taxation • Organizational Behavior • Banking & Finance • Organization & Management • Corporate Finance Information Systems • Human Resource Management • Operations Research • Industry & Operations Management • Tax Management & Tax Law • International Management • Risk Management & Insurance • Logistics • Public and Nonprofit Management Business School

II. The Business School Degree Overview Undergraduate Degree Programs: • Bachelor of Business Administration (B.Sc.) • Bachelor of Management Information Systems (B.Sc.) • Bachelor of Business Education (B.Sc.) (Post-)Graduate Degree Programs: • Mannheim Master in Management (MMM) (MSc.) • Master of Information Systems (MSc.) • Master of Business Education (MSc.) • Full Time MBA Program • Executive MBA Program (modular and weekend format) • In-house Programs for companies • Ph.D. Programs in Business and Economics Business School

II. The Business School Accreditations

The Business School at the University of Mannheim…

• …was the 1st German institution to be accredited by AACSB and EQUIS (efmd). • …is the only triple-accredited institution in the German-speaking countries

→ Only 1% of the business schools worldwide have all three accreditations by AACSB, EQUIS & AMBA. We are one of them! Business School

II. The Business School Rankings

ÊCapital“ ÊWirtschaftswoche“ ÊFocus“ ÊWirtschaftswoche“ ÊHandelsblatt“ ÊCHE“ ÊWirtschaftswoche“ March 2005 March 2006 2007 March 2007 2008 2008 April 2009

1. Mannheim 1. Mannheim 1. Mannheim 1. Mannheim 1.Mannheim 1. Mannheim 1. Mannheim

2. Köln 2. Köln 2. WHU 2. Köln 2. Köln 2. München 2. Köln

3. Münster 3. Münster 3. Münster 3. EBS 3. Münster 3. Köln 3. Münster

In September 2008, the Financial Times ranked Mannheim’s Master of degree No. 10 in Europe! Business School

II. The Business School Norbert Bach, Worms Bach, Norbert Norbert Bach, Worms Bach, Norbert

For more information please visit www.bwl.uni-mannheim.de Business School

III. Opportunities for Exchange Students Business School

III. Opportunities for Exchange Students

Exchange Program

 spend a semester or two as an exchange student at the University of Mannheim! Summer School Program

 experience “Campus, Culture and Companies” during the Business School‘s short term program: Our Summer School! Business School

III. Opportunities for Exchange Students Exchange Program Semester Dates

• Stay for either 1 or 2 semesters • Choose to come for the fall or the spring semester • The University of Mannheim adapted its semester dates to international standards : – Fall Semester: September - December – Spring Semester: February - June Business School

III. Opportunities for Exchange Students Exchange Program Language Requirement

• You don‘t have to speak German in order to study at the University of Mannheim. • You can take a full semester work load in courses taught in English • If you want to gain some knowlegde in German, you can take German language courses before or during the semester Business School

III. Opportunities for Exchange Students Exchange Program Courses

• Each semester, the Business School offers at least 30 - 40 business courses taught in English (undergraduate and graduate level) • Attend courses in English and/or in German • You can find details to all courses offered at the Business School on our homepage: www.bwl.uni-mannheim.de > International Relations > Studying in Mannheim Business School

III. Opportunities for Exchange Students Exchange Program Courses

• In addition to the courses from the Business School, you can also attend courses … – … offered in the University‘s International Cultural Studies Program – … offered by other schools of the university: Law & Economics, Humanities, Mathematics & Information Systems, Social Sciences – German language courses • You can find details to all courses on the homepage of the Central International Office www.uni-mannheim.de/aaa > Incoming Exchange Students > Course Catalogue Business School

III. Opportunities for Exchange Students Exchange Program Language Courses

• Preparatory German language courses – 4-week intensive course before the start of each semester – Classes on different levels – Excursions to the region • Accompanying German language courses during the semester for credit (3 – 6 ECTS per course) • Countless language courses, presentation courses, computer skills courses etc. Business School

III. Opportunities for Exchange Students Exchange Program Support Services of the Central International Office

• Welcome and Orientation Session by the Central International Office • How to find your way around on the campus • General tips for your studies at the University of Mannheim • Preparatory and accompanying German language courses • Accomodation in student residence halls (if you apply in time) • More information: www.uni-mannheim.de/aaa Business School

III. Opportunities for Exchange Students Exchange Program Special Support Service of the Business School: Business Exchange Student Support (BESS)

• Welcome and Orientation Session: Introduction to the Business School • Assistance with all your questions concerning your business studies, e.g. how to find and choose your courses, how to register for the exams… • Constant support during your studies – The BESS-Team will be happy to help you with all your enquiries • Feedback and Support Sessions before, during and after the semester Business School

III. Opportunities for Exchange Students Exchange Program Special Support Service of the Business School: Business Exchange Student Support (BESS)

BASF headquarters • BESS supports you, if you want to do an internship in Germany (either during the semester or at the end of your stay): We offer sessions on how to apply as well as application support • Organization of field trips (e.g. to the BASF headquarters or to Fankfurt Stock Exchange) Frankfurt Stock Exchange Business School

III. Opportunities for Exchange Students Exchange Program Accomodation

• The University of Mannheim has several residence halls for which you can apply • Many Mannheim students live in private accomodation, especially in shared flats • More information on accomodation: www.uni- mannheim.de/aaa Business School

III. Opportunities for Exchange Students Exchange Program Student Life

The university offers various activities apart from studying: • Buddy program • Cafés and cafeterias • Sports • Student unions • Workshops & guest lectures • The legendary Schneckenhof Parties Business School

III. Opportunities for Exchange Students Exchange Program Buddy Program Get to know Mannheim students better by taking part in the Buddy Program! Sports vents E City Tri ps Parties

al ion ub nat s P wls ter ner Cra In Din → Organised by the student organization VISUM Apply for a Mannheim-Buddy here: visum.uni-mannheim.de Business School

III. Opportunities for Exchange Students Exchange Program Cafés and Cafeterias

Food on campus: The ÊMensa“ (Cafeteria) & the EO Café Business School

III. Opportunities for Exchange Students Exchange Program Sports The IfS (Institut für Sport) offers a wide range of sports

such as aerobics, aikido, basketball, cheerleading, dancing, hockey, tennis, climbing, squash, volleyball, rowing, - only to name a few…

And there are plenty of other sports opportunities offered by regional sports clubs as well!

Check out the full program here: http://www.uni-mannheim.de/sport/ http://www.mannheim.de/ (-> “Freizeit & Sport”) Business School

III. Opportunities for Exchange Students Exchange Program Student Life • Student unions (AIESEC, AEGEE, Fachschaft BWL, and many more!) • Workshops & guest lectures (usually organised by student unions → watch out for the flyers!) • And don‘t miss the legendary open air Schneckenhof parties each Thursday! Business School

III. Opportunities for Exchange Students

Summer School Program CAMPUS - CULTURE - COMPANIES

During our 2-week program you will get the chance to visit world famous companies, attend lectures at the university, learn more about the German culture and meet other students from all over the world.

Further information: www.bwl.uni-mannheim.de/summerschool.html Business School

Come to the city where invented the and learn more about business in the heart of Germany!

Any questions? Please don‘t hesitate to contact the International Office team at: [email protected]