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Mannheim Business School
L 5, 6
68161 Mannheim
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Mannheim Business School
L 5, 6
68161 Mannheim
Germany
Mannheim Business School is the umbrella organization for management education at Mannheim University. Founded in 2005, it is the only German institution to be accredited with by AACSB International, AMBS, and EQUIS, which are the three leading unions of educational institutions in business worldwide. Only one percent of the business schools worldwide hold this so-called Triple Crown. Research and teaching at a worldwide top level, internationality, a practical orientation, and consistent quality management are the success factors of the “Mannheim Concept.”
Mannheim Business School
There are some 10,000 business schools worldwide. Only the very best make it into the international MBA rankings. Mannheim Business School has firmly established itself as one of these elite schools and is among the top 60 in every single one of the major rankings. Additionally, it is Germany's #1 business school in all important international MBA rankings (Financial Times, The Economist, Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes).
- Top 75 in all international business school rankings
- Best German MBA program and Top 10 in the European Union in the global MBA rankings of Financial Times (3-year average), Bloomberg Businessweek, The Economist, and Forbes
- Top 15 worldwide in the Financial Times Executive MBA ranking (2023) with the ESSEC & MANNHEIM Executive MBA and top 50 with the Mannheim Executive MBA
- Second-largest leap forward of all non-US business schools in Poets&Quants’ ranking of the best international MBA programs of the last decade (2020)
- Top 50 Position worldwide for 15 years in a row in the Economist MBA ranking (2022) and for 16 years in a row in the Financial Times Executive MBA ranking (2023)
- Top 5 in Europe in the Bloomberg Businessweek International MBA Ranking (2023) in the main categories 'learning' and 'networking'
- Best return on investment (ROI) worldwide in the QS Global MBA Ranking (2023/2024)
- The two best German business professors (Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Christian Homburg and Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. Martin Weber) according to the Handelsblatt research ranking are members of the Mannheim faculty
- Among the top 10 in the Financial Times Masters in Management ranking (2019) in Economics (#1), Marketing (#2) and Finance (#8)
Mannheim Business School’s programs have been designed to optimally meet the needs of ambitious executives and companies.
Mannheim MBA (Full-time):
The Mannheim MBA is designed for young professionals with at least three years of work experience looking to speed up and advance their careers.
Mannheim MBA (Part-Time):
The Mannheim Part-Time MBA program is designed for high-achieving young professionals who wish to pursue a world-class MBA without leaving their jobs. The 24-month program provides participants with a minimum of 3 years of work experience with the skills and tools they need for positions in international top management.
Mannheim Executive MBA
18-month, weekend-based part-time Executive MBA program for professionals and executives with at least 8 years of postgraduate job experience
ESSEC & MANNHEIM Executive MBA (Part-time):
The ESSEC & MANNHEIM Executive MBA is jointly run by Mannheim Business School and ESSEC Business School. The program is offered in two different formats – a weekend and a modular track – and is tailored to the unique requirements of established managers and executives, who have at least five years of professional work and leadership experience.
Mannheim Master in Sustainability & Impact Management
24 month part-time Master program (M.A.) for young professionals in the fields of Impact and Sustainability Management
Mannheim Master in Management Analytics & AI
24 month part-time Master program (M.A.) for young professionals in the fields of Business Analytics, AI and Digitalization
Mannheim Master of Accounting & Taxation:
3 year part-time Master program (M.Sc.) for young professionals in the fields of accounting and taxation
Company programs:
Mannheim Business School runs customized company programs that meet the specific needs of organizations.
Partner Business Schools:
EADA (Spain), ESSEC (France), Warwick (UK), CUHK (China), IIMB (India), IITM (Chennai, India), NUS (Singapore), Queen's (Canada), Stern School of Management, NYU (USA), Thunderbird (USA)
Founded:
Mannheim Business School gGmbH (2005)
University of Mannheim (1907)
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Study programs
- Artificial Intelligence
- Betriebswirtschaft
- Business and Economics
- General Management
- Leadership
- Management
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften
This executive program is part of our lifelong learning offer for our Executive MBA alumni as well as senior managers outside of our business school. It combines hands-on learning, academic excellence, and practical business insights to empower leaders across industries to make AI a driver of innovation and sustainable growth. No prior technical background is required.
The AI Business Impact Certificate is an intensive, three-day English-language program designed for professionals and managers who want to do exactly that. No coding. No data science. Just clear frameworks, real-world cases, and hands-on tools that translate AI into business value you can quantify and present to any stakeholder.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how leaders think, decide, and inspire.
To lead effectively in today’s environment, executives need to understand how AI influences leadership, from communication and creativity to motivation and culture.
To lead effectively in today’s environment, executives need to understand how AI influences leadership, from communication and creativity to motivation and culture.
Dieses Programm richtet sich an Senior Manager:innen und Führungskräfte, die Analytics und KI dort einsetzen wollen, wo sie wirklich zählen: in der Strategie, in der Unternehmenssteuerung, in der Transformation. Sie lernen, wie datengetriebene und KI-gestützte Entscheidungen Wachstum generieren, Risiken früher sichtbar machen und nachhaltige Wettbewerbsvorteile schaffen – von Predictive Analytics und Data Science über GenAI bis zu KI-Agenten für Managementprozesse.
Advanced Procurement is an intensive three-day, on-campus program that focusses on the most critical aspects of modern procurement. Created from in-depth analysis of current research and practice in purchasing and supply management, this program addresses the realities of modern procurement, as well as current “hot topics”. The course is suitable for both experienced specialists and managers taking on responsibilities in procurement, but also procurement business partners involved in sourcing decisions.
By better understanding each other's perspectives and negotiation strategies, sales and procurement professionals can unlock significant business potential. This course is appropriate for managers, sales and procurement professionals who want to improve their skills and negotiation results, business leaders who oversee sales and procurement functions, and talents being developed for such positions in their organizations.
With its time structure, its contents, and its flexibility, the Mannheim Executive MBA is perfectly adapted to the individual needs of experienced professionals and executives. Within 18 months, participants - who have an average of more than twelve years of work experience after the completion of their first academic degree and who have top positions within a wide range of industries and functional areas – receive the final finish for their careers both professionally and personally. This is due to a holistic program concept, whose components are optimally tuned to one another.
This course is designed for young professionals and junior managers seeking insights in marketing and innovation from a strategic customer-focused perspective. You will dive into business model innovation and value propositions and get to know concrete tools to conduct customer-driven innovation. By the end of the program, you will understand the intersection between marketing and strategy, as well as how to align strategic decisions with customer needs and drive impactful change.
This course is designed for young professionals and junior managers who want to understand organizational processes and manage them holistically. It will equip you with the essential skills to navigate complex corporate environments and drive impactful change. You will understand cross-functional processes on an individual, team, and corporate level. You will gain insights into change management cycles, effective communication strategies, and the challenges and opportunities of managing change.
This course is designed for young professionals and junior managers who want to understand financial reports and their connection to business decisions. You will develop essential skills to interpret key financial KPIs as well as transactions and learn about financial and managerial accounting. By understanding how different departments intersect and impact financial reports, you will gain valuable insights into their broader business implications.
This program is perfect for young to mid-level professionals who are looking for a short program at MBA level that covers all the necessary general management topics. Gain the essential skills and knowledge to navigate and lead in today's dynamic business environment. By the end of the program, you will be adept at driving organizational growth, fostering innovation, and ensuring sustainable success in your position.
This course is designed for young professionals and junior managers seeking to understand the impact of current and future trends on corporate management. It will provide you with essential insights into strategic management and key developments in digitalization, AI and sustainability. You will learn about current issues shaping management, explore the key forces behind these trends and how to understand them in the context of today's business landscape.
Dieses Seminar richtet sich an Vorstände und Top-Manager:innen, die Verantwortung übernehmen müssen, wenn klare Referenzrahmen fehlen und die bereit sind, ihre eigenen Annahmen, Rollen und Entscheidungslogiken kritisch zu reflektieren.
To become a great leader, it is essential to develop a visionary outlook, be perceived as charismatic, and understand how and when to empower followers versus when to be directive. This modular Executive MBA quality course for senior executives transitioning to C-level positions includes a thorough self-assessment. Leverage cutting-edge insights on human motivation, leading high-performance teams as well as leading change, and integrate them into your leadership practices to become a true leader and create a lasting legacy.
For women who want to break the glass ceiling, recalibrate their leadership profile or accelerate their careers. Get ready for leadership with this three-month program. Drive your success with cutting-edge leadership skills, a can-do mindset and access to the network of a leading global business school and all it has to offer. Find the sparring partners and tools you need for your career and meet like-minded women in a unique modular program that will fit into your busy schedule.
Bring out the competent leader in you with our Leaders of Tomorrow Certificate! Whether you are just getting started with your first leadership position or currently growing into it – we will support you in defining your unique leadership style, becoming a keen strategic thinker and a trusted and respected resource for yourself and your team. Acquire the knowledge and mindset you need to take your first steps in leadership and connect with other emerging leaders in an intensive, three-day program.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how leaders think, decide, and inspire.
To lead effectively in today’s environment, executives need to understand how AI influences leadership, from communication and creativity to motivation and culture.
To lead effectively in today’s environment, executives need to understand how AI influences leadership, from communication and creativity to motivation and culture.
Do you want to reach the next level of your career and strengthen your leadership profile? Get ready to take the next step with this three-module, on-site certificate program. We support you in sharpening your skills, defining your leadership goals and becoming the leader you strive to be. Grow your career with access to expert insights, a powerful network, and practical tools. Connect with driven professionals in a flexible, modular program designed to fit your busy schedule.
Clearly, companies that are capable of effectively analyzing the increasing amount of data and drawing the right conclusions from it have a decisive competitive advantage and are able to create new value. For this, they require new ways of thinking, job profiles and skills. Companies require employees with specific methodological, technological and management expertise, which is where the Mannheim Master in Management Analytics & AI comes in.
The Mannheim Master in Sustainable Business & Technology, Europe’s leading Master‘s program for tech- and value-driven business transformation, prepares you to design and implement this transformation – from boardroom strategy to concrete business models and operations.
This course by Mannheim Business School provides you with essential tools for streamlining operations and transitioning to AI-enabled processes. The program integrates Black Belt-level Lean Six Sigma methodologies, including DMAIC frameworks, advanced statistical analysis, and change management, with AI applications such as robotic process automation, digital twins, process prediction, and other machine learning techniques.
The ESSEC & MANNHEIM Executive MBA program prepares executives for the challenges of international management by refining their communication, people management, leadership, and team-working skills. The curriculum compromises a diverse range of teaching methods, including, amongst others, individual work, international residencies, and conferences, enabling our participants to acquire an integrated and systematic perspective on European and international business.
Der Mannheim Master of Accounting & Taxation - Accounting Track war 2008 einer der ersten § 8a-Studiengänge überhaupt und ist nach wie vor das einzige von einer Universität angebotene Programm, das seinen Absolventen den Weg in das verkürzte Berufsexamen ermöglicht. Das Studium schließt mit dem akademischen Grad des Master of Science (M.Sc.) ab.
Seit Jahrzehnten ist die Universität Mannheim führende deutsche Ausbildungsstätte für den Steuerberater-Nachwuchs. Der Taxation Track setzt diese Tradition als berufsbegleitender Studiengang nach der Bologna-Reform konsequent fort. Er bietet eine einzigartige Spezialisierungsmöglichkeit auf dem Gebiet der Besteuerung und ist konsequent darauf ausgerichtet, seine Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer für eine erfolg-reiche und verantwortliche Tätigkeit in der Steuerberatung auszubilden.
Gain the management knowledge, entrepreneurial mindset, leadership and critical thinking skills, global outlook and industry connections you need to excel in our intense, one-year MBA degree program.
The newly introduced Mannheim Part-Time MBA program is designed for high-achieving young professionals who wish to pursue a world-class MBA without leaving their jobs. The 24-month program provides participants with a minimum of 3 years of work experience with the skills and tools they need for positions in international top management. Participants benefit from our world-class faculty as well as from an international learning experience through residencies in Asia and North America.
Requirements / Application
Suitability and language tests
Aptitude test
Language tests
- Professional work experience
- University degree
- Fluency in English
- Leadership potential
Financial Aid
For information regarding financial assistance (grants and loans), please contact the admissions office.
Recruiters Guide
For more information please refer to our website:
http://www.mannheim-business-school.com/corporate-partnerships/mba-recruiting.html
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- MANNHEIM EXECUTIVE MBA (PART-TIME)
- ESSEC & MANNHEIM EXECUTIVE MBA
- MANNHEIM FULL-TIME MBA
- MANNHEIM PART-TIME MBA
- MANNHEIM MASTER IN SUSTAINABILITY & IMPACT MANAGEMENT
- MANNHEIM MASTER IN MANAGEMENT ANALYTICS & AI
- MANNHEIM MASTER OF ACCOUNTING & TAXATION, ACCOUNTING TRACK
- MANNHEIM MASTER OF ACCOUNTING & TAXATION, TAXATION TRACK
