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WELCOME ...EASY STEPS TO JOIN USAPPLICATIONApplication deadline: April 30, 2010.Further information as well as the application form areavailable on www.bwl.uni-mannheim.de/summerschool.PROGRAMThe program fee of EUR 990 includes:Why participate in the BusinessSummer School?CAMPUS Enjoy top-class education in one of Europe'slargest baroque palaces and meet peers.CULTURE Get to know Germany and Europe from the insidethrough trips to different scenic and historic areasin the region.COMPANIES Gain first-hand knowledge of global business andfoster your career opportunities by getting intouch with German companies.The Business Summer School Teamis looking forward to welcoming youto Mannheim!Academics> Lectures> Class Materials> Exam> 6 ECTS credits> Certificate ofCompletion> WiFi access(campus & hotel)Activities> Welcome Dinner> City tours> Castle tours> Wine tasting> Company visits> Transportationduring activities> Farewell Dinner> Several other mealsContact:University of MannheimBusiness SchoolDean’s OfficeMs. Stefanie BuchertL 5, 568131 MannheimGermanyAccomodation> Mid-class hotel> Centrally located> Double room> BreakfastAnd much more ...Phone: +49-621-181-2686Fax: +49-621-181-1471summerschool@bwl.unimannheim.dewww.bwl.uni-mannheim.de/summerschoolBusiness Summer School2010 in MannheimJune 27 - July 7, 2010CampusCultureCompanies

CAMPUS CULTURE COMPANIESStudy at a top-ranked business school Discover Germany's and Europe's rich cultural life Learn from the market leadersThe University of Mannheim is a medium-sized university with aclear focus on business administration, economics and socialsciences. The main facilities are located in one of Europe'slargest baroque palaces creating a great atmosphere to study.Around 11,000 students coming from all regions of Germanyand 64 countries populate the university's beautifulcampus. Approximately 4,400 are enrolled at theBusiness School.Founded in 1907, the Business School is one ofthe most traditional and largest institutions ofits kind in Germany. Due to the highest rankingpositions concerning research and teaching, it isregarded as one of the most renowned businessschools in Europe. In addition, the MannheimBusiness School is the only institution in theGerman-speaking region which succeeded in obtainingthe most important international accreditations,AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.DüsseldorfCologneDortmundBremenFrankfurtMannheimThe Business Summer School offers you lectures inselected fields of Business Administration as well as EconomicPolicies and will be completed by more general courses introducingthe situation and perspective of the German and Europeaneconomy. All lectures will be held in English.StuttgartHamburgHanoverMannheim is located in South-West Germany, in the federal state ofBaden-Württemberg, less than 40 minutes away from Frankfurt. Thecity is situated in a low plain at the confluence of the rivers Rhineand Neckar and is surrounded by scenic foothill areas.Due to its location, Mannheim has excellentconnections to the rest of Germany and Europe.NurembergLeipzigDuring the Business Summer School, you will takeBerlinpart in trips to the surroundings of Mannheim, likeHeidelberg, the Palatinate wine growing region orthe historic city Strasbourg in France, where theDresdenEuropean Parliament is situated. Thus, you willget to know different picturesqueand historic areas inGermany and Europe through severalactivities like guided tours, winetasting and traditional dinners.MunichAdditionally, the BusinessSummer School will give you theunique possibility to learn and workin a multicultural environment that promotesthe understanding of different perspectivesand brings together the participants' variouseducational and professional backgrounds.Mannheim's central geographic position has enabled it tobecome one of the most important economic centers in theEuropean market. 50 percent of Germany's Top 500 companiesare based within 250 km of Mannheim.The city is located in the economic and cultural heart of theRhine-Neckar metropolitan region, a major area of industrialconcentration with a population of 1.9 million, a work force ofabout 800,000 and an industrial turnover of EUR 70 billion.Moreover, the metropolitan region is home to a large numberof world-famous names such as BASF, SAP, Daimler, Boschand wob.Our site visits and trips willinclude not only industrialsites, but also institutionslike the European Parliamentin Strasbourg. Besidesworkshops at some of thecompanies mentioned above,a challenging case study inclose cooperation with a localwinery will put you in chargeof developing the futurestrategy of a young andambitious company.For details, please see our website: www.bwl.uni-mannheim.de/summerschool