Mannheim MBA It’s All About You 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-Starting 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
2 01 Welcome
An unprecedented number of individual choices in the course of As a ‘Mannheimer’ you will get to know participants from a wide one year, taught by the best German business faculty with truly range of personal and professional backgrounds and lay the foun- international encounters – that is what you can expect from our dation for a global network of like-minded professionals. More- Mannheim Full-Time MBA. over, you will benefi t from our extensive academic and corporate network. Through our close partnerships with business of all sizes Mannheim Business School, consistently ranked # 1 in Germany, and industries, you will be able to enrich your understanding, offers the unique opportunity to individually design your MBA skills and capabilities, and gain invaluable contacts to the inter- by choosing a regional and a functional focus. You can select one national business community. of fi ve different tracks in cooperation with our outstanding part- ner institutions in Europe, Asia and North America. In addition, To sum it up: We can offer you an unparalleled opportunity to our so-called streams give you the chance to deepen your know- turn your MBA program into a once-in-a-lifetime experience. ledge in the fi eld of your choice. 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- In our MBA program, theory and practice are closely intertwined. heim Full-Time MBA on the following pages. We look forward Working as a team is an essential element of the learning pro- to welcoming you personally in Mannheim. 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- Yours sincerely, 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. Professor Dr. Jens Wüstemann President
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3 02 Your Mannheim Advantage
It’s all about you – your preferences, your that best fits your profile. To ensure the choices, your personality and your career high quality of the MBA program, Mann- objectives. Therefore, Mannheim Busi- heim Business School cooperates with ness School offers you an unprecedented global players as well as established part- number of choices to give you the oppor- ner institutions in Europe. While unique tunity to pursue an MBA that is tailored in structure, the Mannheim MBA program to your individual needs. In the course of is also unique in content. The different one year, you will learn from the best Ger- streams offer you the possibility to give man business faculty, meet ambitious your MBA experience the focus that suits professionals from across the globe and your interests and objectives. benefit from a dynamic environment which makes for an unforgettable learn- Our basic philosophy gives you the flexi- ing experience. bility to tailor your MBA according to your preferences while at the same time An entirely distinctive element of the providing the support you need to devel- Mannheim MBA is the possibility to op successfully. It’s all about you! choose from five regional tracks the one
Dr. Kurt Bock Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, BASF SE Chairman 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.”
4 Mannheim Business School: Dedicated to Excellence
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:
A reputation for excellence: More than 100 years of experience in management 1 education and the best German business school, consistently ranked # 1. A successful and highly diverse com- munity: Our participants have access 5 to both the network of the University of Mannheim and that of the Business 5 Reasons School. This joint network comprises several thousand outstanding person- for Mannheim High quality guaranteed: MBS is the alities. Business only German business school with School 2 international triple accreditation.
In the heart of the German economy: 50 % of Germany’s top 500 companies World-class faculty: Internationally 4 are located within 250 kilometers of recognized faculty members who are Mannheim. 3 also dedicated and excellent teach- ers, each of whom has close relations to the business community.
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 triple 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 current rankings and accreditations, please visit www.mannheim-business-school.com/rankings 5 “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 defi nitely the best choice I could have made.”
Pablo Galvéz, Mannheim MBA, Class of 2011, German Track 03 Your Choice
A Unique Learning Experience
The Mannheim MBA provides an unparalleled variety and indi- ■■ World-class faculty: Outstanding professors from around the viduality allowing you to specifically round off your personal world will share with you their theoretical expertise and prac- qualification profile. Due to our unique concept, the program can tical experience. be adapted to the individual needs of each participant, while at ■■ Hands-on experiences: The comprehensive team project dur- the same time placing a strong emphasis on the team experience. ing the last term of the MBA program, company visits and ex- It is our educational concept to provide a holistic approach to pert speaker series with renowned business experts foster an management and leadership. Thus, the Mannheim MBA is far understanding of current business issues. more than general management education: It presents a year ■■ Team approach: Working in teams is a given in the corporate filled with new impressions, challenges and insights in an inspir- world – whether on an operational level or in top management ing environment. positions. Therefore, whenever possible and practical, our par- ticipants are asked to develop solutions as a team. In short, the Mannheim MBA offers you a learning experience ■■ Intercultural perspectives: The MBA program strives to achieve that will prepare you for a career in a highly international setting. 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 curriculum.
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.”
7 One Program, Five Tracks – Mannheim MBA – One Program, Five Tracks One Country Two Countries Two or Three Countries Three Countries Countless Possibilities German Track Eurasian Track Transatlantic Track European Track Global Track
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 profi t from the best each institution has to offer Sept . Core Courses Mannheim Business School Mannheim Business School Mannheim Business School First European Partner European Partner and to directly get to know the region of your choice, its busi- Examples: Business School Business School ness professionals and its economy. All partner business schools ■■ Decision Analysis ■■ Fundamentals of Financial ■■ Copenhagen Business School have been carefully selected to ensure the high quality of aca- Accounting (Denmark) demic teaching that Mannheim Business School stands for.* ■■ Marketing Fundamentals ■■ EADA (Spain) ■■ Economics ■■ ESSEC Business School (France) Term 1 ■■ Corporate Finance ■■ Warwick Business School The Mannheim Full-Time MBA program offers you fi ve regional ■■ Strategic Management (Great Britain) tracks: or Mannheim Business School Dec . ■■ German Track Core Courses Mannheim Business School Asian Partner North American Partner Second European Partner Transatlantic or Asian ■ Social Project Project Social ■■ Eurasian Track Examples: Business School Business School Business School Partner Business School ■ ■■ ■■ Transatlantic Track ■■ Operations Management Speakers Business ■■ Ethics and Corporate Social ■■ IIMB – Indian Institute of ■■ Queen´s School of Business ■■ Copenhagen Business School ■■ European Track Responsibility Management Bangalore (Ontario, Canada) (Denmark) ■ ■■ ■■ ■■ Global Track ■ Managerial Accounting ( Bangalore, India) NYU Stern, Leonard N . Stern EADA (Spain) ■■ Organizational Behavior and ■■ IITM – Indian Institute of School of Business (New York, ■■ ESSEC Business School (France) Change Management Technology Madras USA) ■■ Warwick Business School (Chennai, India) ■■ Thunderbird School of Global (Great Britain) They are fi ve routes to one common goal: To develop your indi- ■■ CUHK – Chinese University of Management (Arizona, USA) Elective Courses Hong Kong (Hong Kong, China) ■ vidual skills in the way that best fi ts your personal background or Mannheim Business School Development Personal ■■ NUS – National University of Examples:
and career path. Term 2 Singapore (Singapore) ■■ Responsible Business
Negotiation ■
■■ Applied Corporate Finance Visits Company ■■ E-Business & IT-Entre- A Holistic Approach to Management Education preneurship March ■■ Innovation Management ■■ Non-profi t Management The Mannheim MBA provides you with a sound general manage- ■■ Consumer Behavior ment foundation while at the same time giving you the oppor- Elective Courses Mannheim Business School Mannheim Business School Mannheim Business School Mannheim Business School Mannheim Business School tunity to deepen your knowledge in the area of your particular ■ Examples: ■ Cultural Events Cultural interest. ■■ Cross Cultural Management Services Career ■■ States and Markets ■■ European Taxation In the Mannheim MBA, theory and practice are closely inter- ■■ International Marketing twined. A major part of your studies will consist of case-based ■■ Strategic Leadership ■■ Challenges of Strategic HRM and interactive learning in multicultural teams. Furthermore, you ■■ Global Information Management ■ Term 3 ■ Strategic Management of will receive practical impulses and on-the-spot insights during June the Global Corporation company visits, and acquire a great deal of fi rst-hand informa- ■■ Supply Chain Management ■■ Corporate Mergers & tion from international business speakers giving conferences and Restructuring in the classes. U .S . and Europe
Team Project In cooperation with: In addition, soft skill trainings as well as individual career coun- seling will accompany you throughout the program. These pres- Company Consulting Project or Business Plan ent the ideal conditions in which to develop your personal skills
and to decide what your next career move will be. Term 4
Sept . Graduation Mannheim MBA Degree
8 Mannheim MBA – One Program, Five Tracks
One Country Two Countries Two or Three Countries Three Countries German Track Eurasian Track Transatlantic Track European Track Global Track
Sept . Core Courses Mannheim Business School Mannheim Business School Mannheim Business School First European Partner European Partner
Examples: Business School Business School ■■ Decision Analysis ■■ Fundamentals of Financial ■■ Copenhagen Business School Accounting (Denmark) ■■ Marketing Fundamentals ■■ EADA (Spain) ■■ Economics ■■ ESSEC Business School (France) Term 1 ■■ Corporate Finance ■■ Warwick Business School ■■ Strategic Management (Great Britain) or Mannheim Business School Dec . Core Courses Mannheim Business School Asian Partner North American Partner Second European Partner Transatlantic or Asian ■ Social Project Project Social Examples: Business School Business School Business School Partner Business School ■ ■■ ■■ Operations Management Speakers Business ■■ Ethics and Corporate Social ■■ IIMB – Indian Institute of ■■ Queen´s School of Business ■■ Copenhagen Business School Responsibility Management Bangalore (Ontario, Canada) (Denmark) ■■ Managerial Accounting ( Bangalore, India) ■■ NYU Stern, Leonard N . Stern ■■ EADA (Spain) ■■ Organizational Behavior and ■■ IITM – Indian Institute of School of Business (New York, ■■ ESSEC Business School (France) Change Management Technology Madras USA) ■■ Warwick Business School (Chennai, India) ■■ Thunderbird School of Global (Great Britain) ■■ CUHK – Chinese University of Management (Arizona, USA) Elective Courses Hong Kong (Hong Kong, China) ■ or Mannheim Business School Development Personal ■■ NUS – National University of Examples:
Term 2 Singapore (Singapore) ■■ Responsible Business
Negotiation ■
■■ Applied Corporate Finance Visits Company ■■ E-Business & IT-Entre- preneurship March ■■ Innovation Management ■■ Non-profi t Management ■■ Consumer Behavior
Elective Courses Mannheim Business School Mannheim Business School Mannheim Business School Mannheim Business School Mannheim Business School ■ Examples: ■ Cultural Events Cultural ■■ Cross Cultural Management Services Career ■■ States and Markets ■■ European Taxation ■■ International Marketing ■■ Strategic Leadership ■■ Challenges of Strategic HRM ■■ Global Information Management ■ Term 3 ■ Strategic Management of June the Global Corporation ■■ Supply Chain Management ■■ Corporate Mergers & Restructuring in the U .S . and Europe
Team Project
Company Consulting Project or Business Plan
Term 4 etc.
Sept . Graduation Mannheim MBA Degree
* As we are constantly expanding our academic partner network, the list of partner schools is subject to change. For an updated list of partner business schools, please visit www.mannheim-mba.com/partnernetwork. 9 Find Your Own Way Consumer Behavior Consumer
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 innovation & marketing foundation, there are various electives that allow you to deepen your knowledge in the fi eld of your interest, such as Marketing & Innovation, Managing People, Strategy & Management and Finance & Accounting. How to network effectively To obtain the MBA degree, you will have to participate in ten core and ten elective courses and you are free to choose among Organizational Behavior and Change Management the different streams. Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility The Mannheim MBA Team will be happy to support you in the decision-making pro- Marketing Fundamentals cess to fi nd the stream that best suits your profi le and career objectives. strategy & management
Challenges of Strategic HRM HRM Strategic of Challenges International Marketing
managing people Organizational Behavior and Change Management
Creativity & Innovation Strategic Management of the Global Corporation Cross Cultural Management Responsible Business Negotiation Business Responsible
= Stream: “Strategy & Management” = Stream: “Managing People” = Stream: “Marketing & Innovation” = Stream: “Finance & Accounting” Abc = Core Course Abc = Elective Course Abc = Soft Skill Course
10 fi accountingnance &
Company Valuation
European Taxation How to network effectively Fundamentals of Financial Accounting Organizational Behavior and Change Management Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Strategic Leadership Managerial Accounting Team Building Corporate Mergers & Restructuring in the U.S. and Europe Marketing Fundamentals Innovation Management strategy & managementCorporate Finance Decision Analysis Strategic Management Organizational Behavior and Change Management Innovation Management Non-profi t Management Entrepreneurship Workshop Strategic Leadership Strategic Management of the Global Corporation
Change Management Crisis Management
Example Streams German Track*
Finance & Accounting Managing People Marketing & Innovation Strategy & Management (Pre-course) Core: Organizational Behavior & Core: Marketing Fundamentals Core: Decision Analysis, Strate- Core: Fundamentals of Finan- Change Management, Ethics & Electives: Consumer Behavior, gic Management, Organiza- cial Accounting, Managerial Corporate Social Responsibility Innovation Management, In- tional Behavior & Change Man- Accounting, Corporate Finance Electives: Responsible Busi- ternational Marketing agement Electives: Company Valuation, ness Negotiation, Cross-Cul- Soft Skills: Entrepreneurship Electives: Innovation Manage- European Taxation, Corporate tural Management, Challenges Workshop, Creativity & Inno- ment, Strategic Management Mergers & Restructuring in the of Strategic HRM, Strategic vation of the Global Corporation, U.S. and Europe Leadership Non-profi t Management, Stra- Soft Skills: Team Building, How tegic Leadership to network effectively Soft Skills: Change Manage- ment, Crisis Management * Our exact course offer might vary depending on the academic calendar.
11 “Looking back, my year at MBS has been one of the most intense, dynamic and challenging years of my life. While constantly facing rigorous 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 04 Your Challenge
Team Up – Develop New Perspectives Diversity as Our Paradigm
As a participant of the Mannheim MBA, you will face Mannheim MBA participants represent the core values of the a series of extraordinary challenges. You will become MBA program with regard to diversity of work experience, a part of an elite group of high-achievers from across geographical background and a broad range of educational the globe and you will find that being surrounded by experience. The statistics for an average Mannheim MBA class peers with impressive goals and ambitions is extreme- will give you an impression of the community you will join. 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 Average Age 29 years exception, committed, focused, dedicated and talent- ed. While knowing how to lead, they are also great Average Work Experience 5 years team players. Gender
38 % 62 % 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 Business School programs. As the concept hinges on two basic tenets for an ideal learning experience – diversity and Previous Education continuity – participants are assigned to heteroge- Business neous teams at the beginning of their MBA experi- 35 % ence. The Multi-Competence Teams stay together for the duration of the program and work together on Engineering their social as well as their team project. This forms a Other 35 % major part of the learning process, as project manage- 12% ment, intercultural competence and leadership skills Information Systems Economics are of utmost importance to successfully complete the 10 % 8 % joint project.
Your MBA is a time of self-exploration – and your MCT will help you make the most of this opportunity! Origin
Europe 40 %
Asia-Pacific Africa 28 % 5 %
North America Latin America 15 % 12 %
13 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.
Examples of Company Consulting Projects
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 the German 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 the Volkswagen 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 Strategies for the Implementation of a Segment Oriented Solutions Approach Druckmaschinen AG
14 Beyond Hard Skills – The Social Project
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 curriculum.
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 citizens to a blood drive organized on campus.
15 Kick-Starting Your Career
First choice
Human Resource Directors in Germany prefer Mann- heim graduates to all others (WirtschaftsWoche/ Handelsblatt Publishing Group, 2002 – 2011).
Achieving an excellent position after com- ment platform, putting career strategies, pleting your MBA program is your goal, tools and resources at your fi ngertips. If and your success is our commitment. Our your MBA studies are sponsored by your Career Services Team is dedicated to sup- employer, you will benefi t from soft skill porting you in defi ning and realizing your courses and coaching offers designed to next career move. support you in your individual career de- velopment instead of placement services. Throughout your MBA program, one-on- one sessions with the Career Services Team You will have plenty of opportunities to are available to guide you along your ca- meet company representatives in recruit- reer path. They will give you useful advice ing workshops, individual selection inter- on writing your CV and cover letters, cre- views and at company presentations. For ate and execute a search strategy, prepare many of our participants, these personal for interviews and negotiations and en- encounters are major stepping stones. hance your networking techniques. Our Career Services Team offers you sup- Our individual career counseling and port in your individual career and job placement services are designed to maxi- search strategies and in exploring further mize the prospects of your job search. In opportunities for professional and person- addition, you will have exclusive access to al growth. It is up to you to make the most the recruitment contacts of our partner of it! companies. Our career services portfolio further includes an online career manage- 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-qualifi ed individuals who share their insights and ideas.”
16 Companies who hire MBS graduates include: Four Steps to Success
The Mannheim Business School Career and Placement Services at a Glance
1 Self-Assessment & Career Orientation
■■ Self-Assessment Test ■■ Career Counseling Sessions ■■ Company Presentations
2 Market Research & Individual Career Strategy
■■ Company Visits ■■ Development of Individual Job Search Strategies ■■ Online Career Resources
3 Application Preparation
■■ CV & Cover Letter ■■ Interviews ■■ Application Tips & Hints ■■ Job Postings at Mannheim Business School
4 Individual Job Search
■■ Career Fair ■■ MBA-Special ■■ P r o fi l e B o o k ■■ Individual Contact to Recruiters
17 “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
18 05 Your Community
In today’s competitive business world, a global network consti- orative community of students and alumni. While you begin to tutes a real and tangible asset. For this reason, the Mannheim build your network in class, extracurricular activities will help you MBA program offers abundant opportunities to expand your per- to get to know fellow participants better. A lot of the MBS events sonal and professional network. As a participant, you will bene- are open to students and alumni of all programs as occasions for fi t from our extensive corporate network consisting of companies socializing and building lasting relationships. of all sizes and across various industries. In the course of your MBA studies, you will gain invaluable business contacts at events ‘Mannheimers’ are more than just fellow graduates; they are col- such as company presentations and conferences and especially leagues for life. To ensure a life-long learning experience to our during the Company Project. alumni, we offer events and conferences, such as the Mannheim Business Forum, throughout the year. In addition, the annual One of the most exciting aspects of your learning experience at Alumni Homecoming serves to maintain the Mannheim spirit and Mannheim is to become part of a close-knit, inspiring and collab- to foster interaction among MBS graduates.
Our Network of Excellence
Companies Faculty
The network offers countless possibili- Nowhere else in Germany will you fi nd ties of receiving practical insights and such a high level of world-class research impulses as well as direct contacts to and teaching . potential future employers .
Location Partner Business Schools
Learning in the land of entrepreneurs and Mannheim Prestigious partner business schools inventors will inspire you and open the Business School around the world offer the chance to door for your future career . sharpen your profi le and broaden your horizon .
Alumni Participants
‘Mannheimers‘ are not just fellow partic- The intensive cooperation with partici- ipants: you will profi t from their friendship pants from diverse cultural and profes- and business know-how your whole life . sional backgrounds opens up new ways of thinking and promotes the under- standing of different perspectives .
19 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 position 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. Many German 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 crisis.
Due to this inventive spirit, Germany continues 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.
20 Living in Mannheim
At its core, the Mannheim experience is built around an intense the busy shopping streets with their cafés and bars or attending team experience. There are countless opportunities to get in- cultural highlights on the “culture mile” with its museums, volved in student-led activities outside the classroom, such as galleries, concert hall, opera, ballet and theatre. As Mannheim sports activities, German language courses, trips to museums is situated at the heart of Europe, you can easily reach cultural and exhibitions as well as student clubs and social events like ka- centers in Germany and beyond such as Heidelberg, Frankfurt, raoke nights, wine-tasting or student parties. They are a chance Munich, Paris and Strasbourg. to have fun, relax and make friends for life. As our alumni agree: the MBA program is a bonding experience enabling you to build Since its foundation as a city, Mannheim has been a special and a close-knit network of friendships that last a lifetime. cosmopolitan place to live in. It stands out among other cities because of the planned chess board arrangement of square blocks Situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers in one in the city center (“Quadrate”). And the open-minded attitude of of the sunniest regions of Germany, Mannheim offers numerous the citizens of Mannheim allows new arrivals to feel at home af- possibilities to spend your leisure time: having a cup of coffee ter a very short period of time. in the courtyard of the castle, relaxing in the beautiful Luisen- park, cycling on the banks of the Neckar river, strolling through www.wishyouwerehere.de
21 06 Application and Admission
Every year, Mannheim Business School attracts am- Application Process at a Glance bitious individuals from all over the world. Join their ranks and profi t from a dynamic environment which 1 Download the Application Form makes for an intercultural learning experience.
Our ideal candidate at a glance: ■■ Fill out the Mannheim MBA Application Form as well ■■ First academic degree as the Reference Form and send it together with the ■■ At least 3 years of postgraduate working experience required documents to Mannheim Business School ■■ Leadership potential ■■ Internationality 2 First Selection Interview and Case Study ■■ Fluency in English (GMAT and TOEFL or IELTS)
If you fulfi ll all of these qualifi cations, we invite you to apply for the Mannheim MBA program and fi nd ■■ The Admissions Committee will take a holistic view out whether you are a potential ‘Mannheimer’. at your application ■■ A personal or web-based interview with the Admissions Manager will be carried out ■■ A successful fi rst interview is followed by case study work at home (7 days)
3 Final Interview
Find out More
Deciding to pursue a full-time MBA requires serious ■■ Interview with Program Management commitment. In order to assist you, we can offer you many ■■ An admissions decision will be made based on the opportunities to learn more about the program and evaluation of your application package and the se- Mannheim Business School: lection interview within two weeks
■■ Meet us at MBA fairs around the world 4 Admission ■■ Set up an appointment for a personal orientation interview ■■ Contact us by phone or e-mail ■■ Meet our participants and alumni ■■ Receipt of the admission notifi cation and contract ■■ Signature and return of admission contract to www.mannheim-mba.com Mann heim Business School
22 Tuition Fee Scholarships and Funding
The current course fee for the one-year study program is € 33,000. At Mannheim Business School our goal is to ensure that admit- The fee includes tuition, course material and access to the school ted MBA participants receive the financial aid they require to at- and online libraries. The fee does not include books, transporta- tend the Mannheim MBA program. This is why Mannheim Busi- tion, accommodation and living costs. You will have full access ness School offers a number of partial scholarships to to our IT infrastructure, including wireless LAN and our intranet outstanding candidates. Outstanding in this case stands for sev- as well as to all additional university services, including the li- eral achievements and characteristics, such as an excellent edu- brary and its various databases, the gymnasium, the cafeteria and cational and professional background, a high GMAT score, inter- student clubs. In addition, your tuition fee will cover coffee national work experience, foreign language skills or social breaks, snack food, extracurricular programs and trips. commitment. Among others, these scholarships are awarded to candidates in the following categories: We do not charge an application fee for the Mannheim MBA.
Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries Application Deadlines Mannheim Business School is committed to bringing outstand- ing professionals from developing economies to the Mannheim As we operate a rolling admissions process, you can submit an MBA program. These scholarships support excellent candidates application at any time after your preliminary check with ad- from emerging economies who live and work in a developing missions. In order to secure a place at Mannheim Business country. School or one of its partner business schools, respectively, we strongly encourage you to apply as early as possible. Scholarships for Women in Business These scholarships underline Mannheim Business School’s dedi- Early Bird Offer cation to increase the number of women in executive positions. Women who can prove a track record of outstanding achieve- If you apply by the first application deadline, you will benefit ments in their professional lives can apply for these scholarships. 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 Application forms for all scholarships are available upon request. deadline.
You will be notified You will Mannheim Full-Time MBA If you apply by if you have been shortlisted have a formal application stages for an interview by decision 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
23 Contact www.mannheim-mba.com
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]