Mannheim Part Time MBA Brochure - Mannheim MBA

Mannheim
Part-Time MBA

Contents
01 Welcome. .............................................. 3
02 Your Mannheim Advantage .............................. 4
03 Your Program ........................................... 7
The Part-Time Concept .................................. 8
04 Your Challenge. ........................................ 11
Team Experience ...................................... 12
Beyond Hard Skills – The Social Sustainability Project..... 13
A Holistic Approach to Leadership ....................... 14
Personal Development ................................. 15
05 Your Community. ........................................17
06 Application and Admission...............................18
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01 Welcome
We are well aware of the fact that, due to their numerous commitments,
working professionals require a management education
program that fits around their careers. The Mannheim Part-
Time MBA program is thus designed in a modular format that
suits the busy schedules of future top executives. This gives participants
the opportunity of receiving a unique, world-class management
education without interrupting their careers.
In order to ensure the practical relevance of the program, theory
and practice are closely intertwined. Working as a team is an
essential element of the learning process, which is why a major
part of your studies will consist of interactive learning in diverse
teams. A comprehensive and continuous coaching will accompany
you throughout the program and enhance your personal development.
This provides the ideal conditions to develop your
personal skills and to decide what your next career move will be.
As a ‘Mannheimer’ you will get to know participants from a wide
range of personal and professional backgrounds and lay the foundation
for a global network of like-minded professionals. Moreover,
you will also benefit from our extensive academic and corporate
network. You will be able to enrich your understanding
and gain invaluable insights into current business topics through
a wide variety of networking events and discussions with experts
from different industries.
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 Mannheim
Business School, let me invite you to discover our Mannheim
Part-Time MBA on the following pages. We look forward to welcoming
you personally in Mannheim.
Yours sincerely,
Professor Dr. Jens Wüstemann
President
To find out more, go to:
www.mannheim-mba.com/part-time
Or join us here:
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02 Your Mannheim Advantage
Designed for high-achieving professionals
who wish to pursue a world-class MBA
without leaving their jobs, the Mannheim
Part-Time MBA provides its participants
with the skills and tools needed to succeed
in today’s fast-paced economies.
The Part-Time MBA is a two-year modular
version of the well-established Mannheim
MBA, which is the best MBA program
in the German-speaking world in all major
rankings. Participants will learn from the
best German business faculty, meet ambitious
professionals from across the globe
and benefit from a dyna mic environment,
which makes for an unforgettable learning
experience.
The program offers a profound general
management education combining readily
applicable business know-how with an
interactive, team-oriented approach to education.
The Social Sustainability Project
and the Business Master Project are integral
elements of the program and allow
participants to get hands-on experience
by putting their newly acquired knowledge
into practice.
In addition, participants gain international
experience through two residencies,
taking place at one of our renowned partner
business schools. Through numerous
workshops, seminars and conferences during
the program and beyond, participants
will have the unique opportunity to exponentially
expand their global network.
“International, dynamic and with substance – as the world’s leading chemical
company, these are characteristics that we require from our executives.
Mannheim Business School fulfills exactly these requirements: It is international
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 Mannheim.”
Dr. Kurt Bock
Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, BASF SE
Dr. Kurt Bock is Chairman of the “Partner der Mannheimer Betriebswirtschaftslehre
e.V.“, an association of renowned board members of
global companies, which is dedicated to supporting management education
at the University of Mannheim.
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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:
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A successful and highly diverse community:
Participants have access to
both the network of the University of
Mannheim and that of the Business
School with several thousand outstanding
personalities.
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A
5 Reasons
for Mannheim
Business
School
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reputation for excellence: More than
100 years of experience in management
education and the best German business
school, consistently ranked # 1.
High quality guaranteed: The only
German business school with international
triple accreditation.
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In the heart of the German economy:
50% of Germany’s top 500 companies
are located within 250 kilometers of
Mannheim.
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World-class faculty: Internationally
r ecognized faculty members who are
also dedicated and excellent teachers,
each of whom has close relations
to the business community.
Rankings & Accreditations
Mannheim Business School is the only institution in the German speaking countries with triple
accreditations from AACSB International, EQUIS and AMBA.
Among the World’s Best
Mannheim Business School is the only institution in the German speaking countries, which is listed
in the top 20 of at least one of the major rankings worldwide – Bloomberg Businessweek, Financial
Times and The Economist – with its MBA, Executive MBA and Customized Programs.
Best German Business School
University of Mannheim is ranked # 1 for the 13 th time in a row (May 2014) in the WirtschaftsWoche
ranking
# 1 in Research and Teaching
The two best German professors of business administration are members of the Mannheim faculty
(Handelsblatt research ranking, 2012)
For a complete overview, please visit www.mannheim-business-school.com/rankings
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“I was looking for a program that
would equip me with state-ofthe-art
management knowledge
on a top international level. For
this reason, the Mannheim MBA
was the ideal choice and even
exceeded my expectations. The
program was definitely challenging
but also very rewarding.”
Steffen Mayer
Mannheim MBA Class of 2011
Consultant Innovation Strategy
Siemens AG

03 Your Program
A Unique Learning Experience
The Mannheim MBA offers far more than general management
education: It presents two years filled with new impressions, challenges
and insights in an inspiring environment. A major part of
your studies will consist of case-based and interactive learning in
diverse teams. In addition, soft skill training, team building and
group coaching sessions will accompany you throughout the program.
These courses present the ideal conditions in which to develop
your personal skills and to decide what your next career
move will be.
In short, the Mannheim Part-Time MBA offers you a learning experience
that will prepare you for a top management career in a
highly international setting.
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World-class faculty: Outstanding professors from around the
world will share with you their theoretical expertise and practical
experience.
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Hands-on experiences: Conferences with renowned business
experts foster an understanding of current issues in the corporate
world.
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Team approach: Working in teams is standard in the corporate
world – whether on an operational level or in top management
positions. Therefore, whenever possible and practical, our participants
are asked to develop solutions as a team.
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Intercultural perspectives: The Mannheim MBA program
strives to achieve cross-border understanding in practice, e.g.
through case studies from global companies.
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Soft skills and leadership training: Soft skill courses and a focus
on business challenges from a top-management perspective
are an integral part of the Mannheim MBA.
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Responsibility: It is our aim to educate responsible leaders,
which is why the Social Sustainability Project as well as courses
in business ethics are fundamental elements of the curriculum.
“The Mannheim MBA has been an ongoing success story. We have
established a truly international curriculum with the highest
academic and professional standards. We challenge our participants
to fully explore their potential and acquire competencies
that help them to address and solve the complex business problems
of the present and the future.”
Professor Dr. Sabine Kuester
Mannheim MBA Faculty Member
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The Part-Time Concept
Year 1
september
january
july
Introductory
Module
Core
Module 1
Project
Module 1
Core
Module 2
International
Residency 1
Core
Module 3
Core
Module 4
Social Sustainability Project (SSP)
The 24-months study program consists of
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13 modules (2–3 courses each)
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appr. 80 days of attendance (5–9 days appr. every 2 nd month)
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Included work days: 10–30 per calendar year (appr. 10/30/20)
Core Courses* – Acquiring Foundational Skills
In order to ensure a sound general management basis and to familiarize
participants with the latest management tools and concepts,
there is a wide variety of courses, such as:
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Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
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Marketing Fundamentals
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Strategic Management
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Corporate Finance
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Managerial Accounting
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Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
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Organizational Behavior & Change Management
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Operations Management
Focus Modules* – Deepening Your Knowledge
The three focus modules will give you the opportunity to deepen
your knowledge in the highly topical areas of
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Directing Business & Leading People (Strategy & Leadership):
e.g. Challenges of Managing the Global Corporation, Strategic
Leadership
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Creating & Leading Markets (Innovation & Marketing): e.g.
Business Model Innovation, International Marketing
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Managing Financial Impacts & Challenges (Finance): e.g. Company
Valuation, International Mergers and Acquisitions
Individual Study
In addition to the days of attendance, participants need to plan
extra time for individual study and project work. Each class and
project will require some preparation as well as follow-up time
which varies in accordance with complexity of the topic and individual
effort necessary.
*Our exact course offer and module distribution and composition might vary depending on the academic calendar.
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Year 2
october April september
Focus
Module 1
Project
Module 2
Focus
Module 2
International
Residency 2
Focus
Module 3
BMP
Presentation
Graduation
Business Master Project (BMP)
International Residencies – Broadening Your Horizon
The Part-Time MBA program includes two residencies at renowned
business schools in dynamic business hubs, e. g. in North
America or Asia. Each residency comprises one course from the
mandatory curriculum. In addition, you will be exposed to the
corporate world of the respective area, e. g. through guest speakers
or company visits. This allows you to encounter a broad variety
of business styles and practices first-hand. Furthermore, you
will get to experience the cultural richness of the respective area
through cultural activities and social events.**
Business Master Project (BMP) – Applying the Knowledge
The Business Master Project is a key element of the Part-Time
MBA program. Together with your team, you will have the opportunity
to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired throughout
the program to a real business project. You can either come
up with a business plan to bring into life a business idea or develop
a strategic plan for a current company issue (company consulting
project).
To support you and your team in this process, there is a Project
Module with courses and workshops on subjects such as project
management, business plan writing or leading teams.
Social Sustainability Project (SSP) – Making a Difference
During the first year of the program, your entire class will work
on the so-called Social Sustainability Project. The project should
make a positive contribution to society. It is, however, up to each
class to define the scope as well as the organizational structure
of the respective project. As the project is also meant to strengthen
the class spirit, it is designed as a concerted group effort, with
all class members involved both in the initial decision making as
well as the actual implementation. The accompanying Project
Module facilitates the endeavor.
**Destinations and topics are subject to change.
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“For me, one of the most valuable
aspects of the Mannheim MBA
program was to become part of
a group of highly ambitious peers
with diverse cultural and professional
backgrounds. This was a
source of inspiration and new
ideas for all of us, and I am sure
we will benefit from this experience
throughout our professional
lives.”
Kimia Meshkinyar
Mannheim MBA Class of 2012
Product Marketing Manager
Elsevier Information Systems GmbH

04 Your Challenge
As a participant 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 extremely 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 several years of professional
work experience since obtaining their first academic degree.
Our participants are, without exception, committed,
focused, dedicated and talented. While knowing how
to lead, they are also great team players.
Diversity as Our Paradigm
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
give you an impression of the community you will join.
Average Age
29 years
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 continuity –
participants of the Mannheim Part-Time MBA are assigned
to heterogeneous teams at the beginning of the
second program year. The Multi-Competence Teams will
work together on different course assignments as well as
the Business Master Project. This forms a major part of
the learning process, as project management, 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!
Average Work Experience 5 years
Gender
32% 68%
Previous Education
Business
35%
Other
12%
Information Systems
10%
Engineering
35%
Economics
8%
Develop New Perspectives
At its core, the Mannheim experience is built around an
intense team experience. There are countless opportunities
to get involved in student-led activities outside the
classroom, such as sports activities, language courses,
trips to museums and exhibitions as well as student clubs
and social events like karaoke 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.
Origin
Europe
40%
Africa
5%
North America
15%
Asia-Pacific
28%
Latin America
12%
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Team Experience
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 second year of the
Part-Time MBA program, you will put into practice everything
you have learned in class for the Business Master
Project: Together with your Multi-Competence Team
you will act as consultants for an international 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 decision maker and will give you the confidence
to embark on a truly international business career.
Examples of Company Consulting Projects
Company
adidas AG
A.T. Kearney GmbH
BASF SE
BMW AG
BOSCH AG
Continental AG
Daimler AG
Deutsche Bank AG
Project
Proposal for adidas Strategic Marketing Procurement
On Agency
Best Practices in M&A Project Management from Seller‘s Perspective
Group Forming Trends in the Car Repair Market in Europe
Sourcing Strategy Regarding IT Support for European
Markets
Efficiency Gains in TT Sales Organization
Continental Tires and the Development of a Structured
Price Corridor for the Volkswagen Care Dealership Tire
Bbusiness
Engine Production Network Evaluation
Building Technologies in Emerging Markets
Heidelberger
Druckmaschinen AG
Heraeus Holding GmbH
Johnson & Johnson, OCD
Korn/Ferry International
GmbH
Roche Diagnostics GmbH
SAP
Strategies for the Implementation of a Segment Oriented Solutions
Approach
Systematic Approach to Identify New Technologies/Start-up
Companies
Corporate Social Responsibility at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics: A
Partnership Concept to Increase Blood Donation Willingness in
Germany
The Success of Central European Family-Owned Companies: A
Management Philosophy in a Globalized World
Analysis and Evaluation of Potential Future Developments
Within the German in Vitro Diagnostics Market for Roche
Diagnostics
Service Procedures Behind SAP Enterprise Support for Small
and Midsized Enterprises
Siemens AG
Development of a Siemens Market Strategy
Entrepreneurial Spirit
One key element of the Mannheim MBA is the Business
Master Project, during which participants either work on
a company consulting project or come up with a business
plan. With ‘SPOTTED’, a concept making use of social
media to increase the efficiency of networking at
professional events, four students of the Mannheim MBA
Class of 2012, Alistair Bruce, Moritz Hertler, Stefan Reuter
and Christian Uhrich, even managed to take home
first prize in the “European Business Plan of the Year”
competition at London Business School.
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Beyond Hard Skills – The Social
Sustainability 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 responsibility
have always been core elements of our school’s educational
concept. That is why the Social Sustainability 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 each class to define the scope of
the project, as it may pursue any number of goals: educational,
promotional, humanitarian or social. The Social Sustainability
Project puts your 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
charity concert.
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A Holistic Approach to Leadership
Personal Development
Soft skill Courses
Throughout the MBA program, there
will be courses and workshops to
support your individual development,
such as:
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Presentation Skills
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Time & Self Management
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Project Management
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Leading Intercultural Teams
Coaching and
Team building
We offer a variety of professional
and personal development opportunities
such as team building
activities and coaching sessions.
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Personal Development
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Conferences and
networking Events
We offer conferences and
networking events including:
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Mannheim Business Forum
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Sino-German Business Insights
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Roundtables and fireside chats
Personal Development .
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Monthly get-together with alumni
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and participants of all programs
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“We entered a strategic cooperation with Mannheim Business School
as we are convinced that it offers management education at the
highest international level. The part-time option of the Mannheim
MBA exactly meets current market requirements by allowing ambitious
young professionals to acquire the skills and tools necessary
for a leading position and apply them in their organization
from day one.”
Hubertus Graf Douglas
Managing Director
Korn/Ferry International, Germany
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Personal
Selected corporate partners:
Development
The 24 months of the Mannheim Part-Time MBA program
present the ideal opportunity to foster your personal
development and hone your leadership skills.
The following three elements will help you to reflect
on your skill set and leadership style on your way to
becoming a more efficient leader. The Development
Compass will support you to create a personal action
plan for ongoing development throughout the program
and beyond.
Developing Your Soft Skills
The core courses of the Mannheim MBA are complemented
by additional managerial soft skill trainings
and seminars. These courses support you to develop
and enhance key managerial skills to prepare you for
the multitude of challenges arising in today’s business
world.
Be a Team Player
Team coaching sessions and joint projects with your
classmates and your MCT, such as the Business Master
and the Social Sustainability Project, will enhance
your interpersonal skills in diverse settings. They will
give you the opportunity for self-reflection and
broaden your horizon through your joint learning experience.
Expand Your Network
Throughout the program and beyond, we offer a wide
variety of events and conferences during which you
will gain invaluable insights and have the opportunity
to expand your network. One of them is the
Mannheim Business Forum, a series of high-caliber
events which serves as a platform for information exchange
and networking. As high-profile speakers from
business, society and culture share their knowledge
and expertise, you will gain access to current business
issues and experts’ views on current issues beyond
the curriculum.
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“What impressed me the most about the MBS experience
was to become a part of a diverse group of highachievers.
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.”
Till Alexander Schneider
European MBA, Class of 2007, Trumpf Laser- und Systemtechnik GmbH
Head of Laser Product Management

05 Your Community
In today’s competitive business world, a global network constitutes
a real and tangible asset. For this reason, the Mannheim MBA program
offers abundant opportunities to expand your personal and
professional network. One of the most exciting aspects of your MBA
experience is to become part of an inspiring community. 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 colleagues
for life. To ensure a life-long learning experience for our
alumni, we offer events and conferences throughout the year, including
the Mannheim Business Forum and the Sino-German
Business Insights, roundtables and fireside chats as well as a
monthly get-together with alumni and participants of all programs.
In addition, the annual Alumni Homecoming serves to
maintain the Mannheim spirit and to foster interaction among
MBS graduates.
Our Network of Excellence
Companies
Faculty
Our corporate network offers countless possibilities
of receiving practical business insights
and impulses. Lectures by industry experts,
company visits and conferences allow you to
experience the workings and strategies of major
multinational companies first-hand.
Our faculty members are without exception recognized
experts in their field and respected throughout the world,
both for their academic and their teaching excellence.
They are complemented by a carefully selected adjunct
faculty from other renowned institutions and the corporate
world.
Location
Partner Business Schools
Mannheim is located in the center of a
thriving economic region: 50% of Germany’s
top 500 companies are located within a radius
of about 250 kilometers
Mannheim
Business School
Prestigious partner business schools
around the world offer the chance of
sharpening your profile and broadening
your horizon.
Alumni
Participants
‘Mannheimers‘ are not just fellow participants:
You will profit from their
friendship and business know-how
your whole life.
The intensive cooperation with participants
from diverse cultural and professional
backgrounds opens up new ways
of thinking and promotes the understanding
of different perspectives.
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06 Application and Admission
Key Facts at a Glance
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Two-year study program (modular format)
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Fully taught in English
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Program start in September
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■ Tuition Fee: € 39,500
Every year, Mannheim Business School attracts ambitious individuals
from all over the world. Join their ranks and profit from
a dynamic environment which makes for an intercultural learning
experience.
If you meet the admissions criteria, we gladly invite you to apply
for the Mannheim Part-Time MBA. We provide a personalized
admissions process and encourage you to interact with the Admissions
team during the application process.
Admissions Process
1 Information Session (recommended)
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We strongly encourage you to visit one of our information
sessions before applying to the program
2 Application
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Fill out the Mannheim Part-Time MBA Application
Form as well as the Reference Form and send it together
with the required documents to Mannheim
Business School
3 Selection Interview
Find out More
Deciding to pursue an MBA requires serious commitment. In
order to assist you, we can offer you many opportunities to
learn more about the program and Mannheim Business
School:
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Meet us at MBA fairs or visit our Open Days/
Information Sessions
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Set up an appointment for a personal
orientation counseling
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Contact us by phone or e-mail
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Meet our participants and alumni
www.mannheim-mba.com/part-time
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The Admissions Committee will take a holistic view
at your application and conduct a personal or webbased
interview with you
4 Final Decision/Admission
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An admissions decision will be made based on the
evaluation of your application package and the
selection interview within two weeks
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Receipt of the admission notification and contract
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Signature and return of admission contract to
Mannheim Business School
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Tuition Fee
The total course fee for the 24-month study program is € 39,500.
The fee includes tuition, course material and access to the school
and online libraries as well as accommodation during the two international
residencies. The fee does not include transportation
and living costs.
You will have full access to our IT infrastructure, including WLAN
and our intranet, as well as to all additional university services,
including the library and its databases, the gymnasium, the
cafeteria and student clubs. In addition, your tuition fee will
cover coffee breaks, snack food, extracurricular programs and
trips.
The application fee for the Mannheim Part-Time MBA is € 50.
Application Deadlines
As we operate on a rolling admissions process, you can submit
an application at any time after your preliminary check with Admissions.
In order to secure a place at Mannheim Business School,
we strongly encourage you to apply as early as possible.
The final application deadline is July 31.
Early Bird Offer
If you apply by Your tuition fee will be reduced by
January 31 € 3,000
May 31 € 2,000
Our Ideal Candidate at a Glance
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First academic degree
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At least 3 years of postgraduate working experience
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Leadership potential
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Internationality
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Intellectual ability and 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’.
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Contact
www.mannheim-mba.com/part-time
Mannheim Business School gGmbH
L 5, 6
68131 Mannheim
Phone: +49 (0)621 181 3724
Fax: +49 (0)621 181 1278
E-mail: info@mannheim-mba.com