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1 2013 Annual Review

2 Contents 01 Welcome Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence Mannheim Full-Time MBA Mannheim Part-Time MBA ESSEC & MANNHEIM Executive MBA MANNHEIM & TONGJI Executive MBA Mannheim Master of Accounting & Taxation Executive Education Network Alumni List MBS Chronicle Mannheim Business School (MBS) is the umbrella organization for management education at the University of Mannheim and the only German institution accredited by AACSB International, EQUIS and AMBA. The school offers three international MBA programs: the Mannheim MBA (part-time and full-time), the ESSEC & MANNHEIM Executive MBA with two formats (weekend and modular) and the MANNHEIM & TONGJI Executive MBA. A specialized Master Program in Accounting and Taxation, Open Courses and Company Programs complete the MBS portfolio. With class sizes ranging from a minimum of 40 participants in the Executive MBA programs to a maximum of 60 in the full-time MBA program, Mannheim Business School hosts 400 students on average. To find out more, go to: 2

3 01 Welcome 2013 marks the 10 th anniversary of the Mannheim MBA, our oneyear, accelerated full-time MBA program and the program with which Mannheim first entered the global MBA market. Much has been accomplished since then and I look back not only on this past year, but in fact this past decade, with a sense of pride: The Mannheim brand continues to rise, both nationally and internationally, and as an institution, we are stronger today than we have ever been in our short history. Since the launch of its first MBA program and the subsequent establishment of Mannheim Business School as the organizational home for the university s management education programs, we have continuously expanded our portfolio, which now includes not only a full range of MBA programs, but also a specialized part-time Master in Accounting and Taxation as well as Executive Education programs. In fact, the latest addition to our portfolio, the Mannheim Part- Time MBA, started its program this year. Kick-off for the 29 participants of the inaugural class took place the same week as the program start for the Full-Time MBA class of 2014, turning the event into another historical milestone, as an unprecedented total of 89 young professionals from over 30 countries embarked on their MBA journey that day. But these were by no means the only firsts the year 2013 brought: In January, we made it into the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking for the first time and as the first German business school, entering in 69 th place. We were also the first and only German institution to be included in the 2013 Global Green MBA Survey published by Canadian magazine Corporate Knights, coming in #18 worldwide and #4 in Europe also saw the first graduation of the MANNHEIM & TONGJI Executive MBA program, which we launched in 2011, while our well-established ESSEC & MANNHEIM EMBA successfully entered the first Executive MBA ranking by The Economist in 16 th place worldwide and as #6 in Europe. These milestones of the past year as well as the past decade would have been impossible to achieve without a dedicated network of students and alumni, business partners as well as academic and non-academic staff. I would like to extend my thanks to all Mannheimers who have been on this journey with us over the past decade: We are deeply appreciative of your generous contributions over the years and I hope you will continue to support our ambitions to see Mannheim go from strength to strength. Yours sincerely, Prof. Dr. Jens Wüstemann President 3

4 02 Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence Since the successful establishment of its first MBA program a decade ago, Mannheim has gained stature as a full-service provider of management education, recognized internationally for its excellence. The University of Mannheim has its origins in the Handelshochschule (Commercial College) Mannheim, founded in From the beginning, the university s focus has been on business administration and economics and its faculty is renowned for its research quality and output. In fact, the Business School has been ranked clear #1 in Germany since the early 2000s. It was also around this time, at the turn of the millennium that leaders in Mannheim decided to venture into new territory, to enter the global MBA market: In September 2002 the European MBA was launched, an accelerated one-year, full-time MBA program, developed and administrated jointly with ESSEC and Warwick, two equally renowned business schools that like Mannheim where among the first European institutions to achieve accreditation by AACSB International. As the name implied, we were inspired by the vision of a truly European MBA program, with a distinctive profile, that would meet highest international standards. In September of 2003, the inaugural class of the European MBA graduated from the program, 21 proud alumni, 14 of whom had been recruited by and enrolled in Mannheim. Today, a mere decade later, the University of Mannheim is home not only to a thriving full-time MBA program with an annual intake of about 60 participants, but boasts a full-fledged business school in the Anglo-Saxon sense: In addition to its consecutive degree programs on the Bachelor, Master and PhD level, Mannheim now offers both full-time and part-time MBA programs, two Executive MBAs, a specialized Master program in Accounting and Taxation as well as open enrollment and customized programs all marketed and administrated by Mannheim Business School, the university s umbrella organization for management education, which was founded in Mannheim ranked #1 in the field of Management by the Wirtschaftswoche University Ranking where it remains through to 2013 Launch of the first MBA program, the European MBA The ESSEC & MANNHEIM Executive MBA enters the Global EMBA Ranking of the Financial Times Introduction of the ESSEC & MANNHEIM Weekend EMBA Graduation of the first MBA class Foundation of Mannheim Business School as the umbrella organization for management education of the University and its Business School Launch of the ESSEC & MANNHEIM Modular EMBA and first company programs 4

5 As of 2013, close to 1200 professionals from over 80 countries have graduated from one of our (Executive) MBA or specialized Master programs, and overall enrollment numbers are expected to reach 500 participants in Furthermore, Mannheim continues to be the only German institution to be accredited by AACSB International, EQUIS and AMBA and, as of this year, is also the first and only MBA provider in the German-speaking world to be included in the three most important MBA rankings, namely those by the Financial Times, The Economist and Bloomberg Businessweek. Prof. Dr. Ernst-Ludwig von Thadden Rector, University of Mannheim One of our aims in venturing into the global MBA market was to raise Mannheim s profile internationally, to become a beacon of excellence for management education made in Germany. Having been actively involved in this endeavor from the beginning, both as a faculty member teaching in the MBA programs at Mannheim Business School and as part of the university s leadership team, I am proud of what we have achieved to date as well as confident that we will succeed in advancing our institution even further. Looking ahead, we remain focused on excellence among our students, our faculty as well as our staff whilst also being busy at laying the foundations for further growth. MBS enters the full-time MBA ranking of the Financial Times as the first German institution MBS enters the full-time MBA ranking of The Economist and receives the triple accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA Launch of the MANNHEIM & TONGJI EMBA Launch of the Mannheim Part-Time MBA The ESSEC & MANNHEIM Executive MBA is ranked #16 in the inaugural EMBA ranking of The Economist Launch of the Mannheim Master of Accounting & Taxation and relaunch of the full-time MBA program as the Mannheim MBA Best newcomer and first German business school to be included in Bloomberg Businessweek s International MBA Ranking 5

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7 03 Mannheim Full-Time MBA Over the years, the program that started as the European MBA has transformed into a truly global and at the same time highly flexible program that offers participants a very unique degree of choice in designing their individual MBA experience. Recognized widely for its academic excellence and practical relevance, the program has become the clear #1 in the German-speaking world. We at Mannheim Business School do not believe in a onesize-fits-all approach. No program showcases this more clearly than the Mannheim Full-Time MBA: Offering five different regional tracks and a wide range of electives, the program allows participants to truly make the Mannheim MBA experience their own and the program s success has surely proven us right. effectively studying in up to three different countries on three different continents. These study-abroad experiences take place during the first half of the program. The third and fourth terms then bring all participants back to Mannheim, as they are devoted mainly to the so-called Social Sustainability Project and the Business Master Project, the capstone project of the program. One Program, Five Tracks Countless Possibilities Due to the continued strength of its economy, Germany is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for aspiring young professionals from all around the world, and more and more of our international MBA participants decide to pursue the complete program at our institution, thus maximizing their exposure to German business practices and culture. Participants who wish to experience more than one region and culture during their MBA journey, however, can choose among Mannheim s exclusive selection of partner business schools in Europe, Asia and North America, Tailored to Participants Interests and Goals In order to ensure a sound general management foundation, the Mannheim MBA curriculum includes ten core courses that participants are required to complete before they can graduate. But the program also offers a wide range of electives, allowing participants to personalize their MBA experience in terms of its functional focus as well. From Marketing & Innovation to HR Management or Finance & Accounting, participants can choose courses from whichever streams interest them most, thus further enhancing their profile. Prof. Mark Taylor, PhD Dean, Warwick Business School As Dean of Warwick Business School, our collaboration with Mannheim has allowed a significant number of students to enjoy an international experience, encounter differing environments and expand their networks. This is a highly respected and valued collaboration that we hope will continue in the future. 7

8 Learning for Practice At Mannheim Business School we expect our MBA participants to not only make the connection between academic theory and business practice, but to put to the test the knowledge and skills they have gained in the classroom in a real-world scenario for their own benefit as well as that of our corporate partners. From Intrapreneurs While the development of a business venture from scratch has been an integral and mandatory part of the ESSEC & MANNHEIM EMBA curriculum from the beginning, the Business Master Project of the Mannheim Full- Time MBA was originally designed more as a consulting project: In collaboration with alumni and corporate partners, participants would assess a critical business issue, explore solutions and write up a management report, thus also giving something back to the companies they were working for. To Entrepreneurs Over the years, Mannheim MBA participants have realized Business Master Projects in industries and sectors ranging from consumer goods to healthcare and private equity to not-for-profit. However, the number of aspiring entrepreneurs among our MBA students is on the rise and more and more of them opt to develop a new business venture as their Business Master Project. Benefiting Students and Companies Throughout their MBA journey, participants are aided in their personal and professional growth by the MBS Career Development office. The team also works closely with our corporate partners in order to match their talent needs and our self-financed graduates. The identification and development of suitable candidates already starts during the admissions process and includes exclusive opportunities for corporate partners to personally get to know these students, thus ensuring exceptionally high rates of successful placements. Peter Sebastian Krause Member of the Executive Board, KSPG AG Today, more than ever, organizations compete to attract and retain the best talents. Mannheim MBA graduates are outstanding in terms of their academic background and practical experience. Through our cooperation with Mannheim Business School, we can early on identify and get to know those candidates among them who will match our strategic requirements as well as fit our corporate culture. 8

9 Dr. Kurt Bock Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, BASF SE, and Chairman of the Corporate Advisory Board Long established as the #1 for business administration in Germany, Mannheim has, over the past decade, developed into one of the top management education providers in Europe. This extraordinary feat has been made possible by a dedicated and truly excellent faculty, outstanding students and alumni as well as dedicated practitioners, who believe in the importance and mutual benefit of an open dialogue between the corporate and the academic world. As one of these practitioners I look forward to advancing our partnership and thus the institution even further in the years to come. 9

10 Albrecht Hornbach Chairman of the Board of Management, Hornbach Holding AG, and Chairman of the association Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar The Hornbach Group is very actively committed to sustainability, providing proof that especially medium-sized family-driven companies are ideally suited to making a great difference in terms of environmental protection and other societal issues. From its inception, Mannheim Business School has shown an equal commitment, making responsible and sustainable business ethics and prac tices an integral part of its curricula. As a proud ambassador of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, I am also very pleased by the continuously increasing recognition the institution receives internationally, as it shines a light on the area, both as the home of some of Germany s best academic institutions and as one of the nation s most important business locations. 10

11 Social Responsibility and Sustainability at the Core Business ethics and corporate social responsibility have been key elements of our institution s educational concept from the start. We are proud to say that the 2013 Global Green MBA Survey published by the Canadian magazine Corporate Knights recognizes our efforts in this area: As the only German business school included, Mannheim was ranked #18 worldwide and #4 in Europe. Throughout our programs, participants are challenged to reflect on the values that guide their business practices and decision making. The most visible sign of our commitment to asserting the value of CSR and business ethics are our social projects, which constitute an integral and mandatory part of the MBA curriculum: Be it the Social Class Project of the ESSEC & MANNHEIM Executive MBA, which is designed as a concerted class effort, or the Social Sustainability Projects of the Mannheim Full-Time MBA, where the framework is set by the Multi Competence Team (MCT) concept and projects are developed and implemented in small groups. Regardless of their set up or focus, the projects should make a positive contribution to the community in some form. However, it is up to each team or, in the case of the ESSEC & MANNHEIM EMBA program, up to each class to define their project and its scope: It may be educational, promotional, humanitarian or social. Through the social projects, participants have the opportunity to apply their newly acquired management knowledge and tools in a completely different setting. They can hone their leadership and consultancy skills whilst making a difference in the community. They keep running and running In 2011, the ESSEC & MANNHEIM Weekend EMBA class of 2012 established the charity run runtegrate to support a community center in Mannheim-Jungbusch in expanding their youth activities. With the 4 th edition of the event scheduled to take place in May 2014, the run is well on its way to becoming a regular part of the district s event calendar. 11

12 04 Mannheim Part-Time MBA Based on the success of the Mannheim Full-Time MBA, we launched an exciting new parttime MBA program this fall that offers young working professionals the same rigorous curriculum, but in a convenient part-time format. Two Formats One Program Designed for ambitious young talents who wish to pursue a world-class MBA without leaving their jobs, the Mannheim Part-Time MBA is a two-year, modular version of our established full-time MBA program. Comprised of 13 modules, the program covers all core management disciplines and offers the same interactive, team-oriented learning approach that is characteristic of all MBS programs. Naturally, the Business Master Project and the Social Sustainability Project are also integral parts of the curriculum. In addition, participants gain international exposure through two residencies hosted by renowned business schools from our global partner network. The 29 members of the inaugural Mannheim Part- Time MBA Class of 2015 started their program on September 16, 2013, together with the Full-Time MBA Class of Thus, in total, an unprecedented 89 young professionals from over 30 countries embarked on their MBA journey on that day, making it another milestone in the history of both the Mannheim MBA program and our institution. Intake for the Mannheim Part-Time MBA will be annual and recruitment for the second program cohort is already well under way. Academic Leadership Our faculty, particularly the Academic Directors of our various programs, are of central importance to the continued success of our institution. With the launch of the Mannheim Part-Time MBA, Prof. Dr. Florian Kraus, who is Professor of Marketing at the University of Mannheim and holds the Dr. Werner Jackstädt Endowed Chair, has joined this group of dedicated individuals to serve as Academic Director of the new program. Professor Kraus received his PhD from Philipps Uni versity in Marburg. Prior to joining the University of Mannheim he worked as Assistant Professor at the Ruhr-University in Bochum and held a research position at the University of Houston, Texas. His current research focuses on frontline employees behavior and performance. He also conducts research on house brands, motivation, and organizational identification in the context of services marketing and sales management. 12

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14 05 ESSEC & MANNHEIM Executive MBA 2013 also marked the 20 th anniversary of our partnership with ESSEC Business School, which started with a double-degree Master program and has since then expanded to not only include student exchanges and an array of research collaborations, but also the ESSEC & MANNHEIM Executive MBA. Internationally accredited and with top ranking positions worldwide, the program has, in fact, become the flagship of the partnership and has contributed significantly towards putting both schools on the map as top global management education providers. Prof. Jean-Michel Blanquer, PhD Dean, ESSEC Business School Christophe Meireis Over the years, our two schools have achieved a level of trust in their relationship that allows for an exchange of ideas that is rare both in its intensity and its frankness. This dialogue continuously generates new projects and ideas, and I am proud of the many successful programs and initiatives that have sprung from our partnership to date and I am confident there are many more to come.

15 The Economist Executive MBA Ranking: #16 worldwide and #6 in Europe As The Economist noted upon publishing its first ranking of Executive MBA programs in July 2013, joint programs perform well on the market and the ESSEC & MANNHEIM Executive MBA certainly proved the magazine right: The program not only came in #16 globally, but was ranked #6 among all European programs. Based on data provided by students and alumni as well as the business schools themselves, the ranking is based on two broad measures, personal development/educational experience and career development. Equally weighted, the two categories consist of more than 25 subcategories, ranging from the quality and diversity of both students and faculty to post-graduation job promotion rates and average salary increase. Academic Leadership In the fall of 2013, the team was joined by Prof. Dr. Cornelia Schön, who succeeds Prof. Dr. Daniel Veit as Academic Director of the Mannheim Weekend Track. Professor Veit held the position from 2007 until August 2013, when he accepted a position as fully-chaired professor at the University of Augsburg. Professor Schön is the holder of the Chair of Service Operations Management at the University of Mannheim. She received her PhD and Venia Legendi from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and was full professor at Leibniz University Hannover as well as visiting professor at Krannert School of Management, Purdue University before becoming a member of the Mannheim faculty. Her research interests focus, among others, on developing decision support models and methods for service operations management.

16 Dr. Peter Kurz Mayor, City of Mannheim, and Member of the MANNHEIM & TONGJI Executive MBA Advisory Board The sustainability of a city is driven by its creativity, because creative cities are places where new ideas can flourish and out-of-the-box solutions can be developed. The University of Mannheim contributes significantly to our city s creative energy and potential, but not only that: As the institution continues to gain international recognition as a showcase for top-level management education made in Germany, it also helps shine a spotlight on our city, its cosmopolitan mindset, down-to-earth, can-do attitude, and most importantly, its strength as a business location. 16

17 06 MANNHEIM & TONGJI Executive MBA The MANNHEIM & TONGJI Executive MBA had reason to celebrate as well, as the first cohort graduated in Shanghai in spring. The program is the result of yet another successful cooperation, not only with the School of Economics and Management of Tongji University, but also with corporate partners and decision-makers in both countries. First Graduation of the MANNHEIM & TONGJI Executive MBA Program The commencement ceremony for the first graduates of the program took place at Tongji University in March and also constituted the kick-off event for the third cohort who started their program that very week. The graduates received their diploma in the presence of the German Ambassador to China, Dr. Michael Schaefer, and several members of the program s Advisory Board. The board consists of high-ranking representatives both from the corporate world and the public sector, and supports the continued development of the MANNHEIM & TONGJI Executive MBA. Sino-German Business Insights Introduced in 2012 with the aim of providing participants with first-hand insights into German-Chinese business relations and their challenges, the speaker series Sino- German Business Insights has become a well-established part of our school s conference portfolio. Taking place on a quarterly basis, it brings high-level business experts to the Mannheim campus and provides professionals with an interest in the Sino-German business world with a platform for knowledge exchange and networking. Prof. Dr. Huo Jia-Zhen Dean of Tongji University s School of Economics and Management Executives who wish to succeed in the Sino-German business environment need to understand both cultures, and see their differences not only as a challenge, but also as an opportunity. All stakeholders involved in the MANNHEIM & TONGJI EMBA are united by this fundamental belief, and we are proud of the fact that in the short time of its existence the program has become a good showcase for management education at the interface between Germany and China. We look forward to the continued partnership between MBS and TONGJI SEM, and to the prosperity of our joint program and the success of our graduates. 17

18 07 Mannheim Master of Accounting & Taxation Exposing participants to the many different aspects of accounting, providing them with a deeper understanding of a company s financial structure and the importance of corporate governance these are key objectives of our MBA programs. The faculty members delivering core courses, such as Financial Accounting and Corporate Finance, are recognized for their expertise as well as their classroom performance. Moreover, through the Mannheim Master of Accounting & Taxation they actively contribute to the shaping of the accounting and taxation profession in Germany. The result of a close and ongoing cooperation with the so-called Big Four accounting firms, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG and PwC, as well as other notable industry partners, the three-year part-time program Mannheim Master of Accounting & Taxation is unique both in its set-up and scale: Since its inception in 2008, close to 200 students have successfully graduated from the program, with pass rates for the industry s professional exams that are well above the national average. Theory Meets Practice Whilst providing young professionals with in-depth specialized knowledge in the fields of accounting and taxation, the Mannheim Master of Accounting & Taxation does so with a distinct emphasis on practical applicability: From the modular format of the program, which allows participants to directly apply their acquired knowledge at work, to the many renowned practitioners who are part of the faculty, and ultimately the Master thesis, which takes the form of a group based consulting project similar to the capstone projects of our MBA programs. Furthermore, the program encourages networking and knowledge exchange through its own conference series as well as through area-wide initiatives such as the Mannheim Forum Accounting & Taxation, which was launched in Klaus Becker Chairman of the Managing Board, KPMG AG Mannheim is undisputedly among the best universities in Germany and its business faculty is known for the breadth and depth of its research. From a practitioner s point of view, the school is also exemplary in its outreach to the corporate world, driving an ongoing and multi-level knowledge exchange that benefits both the individuals and the organizations involved. It is therefore my great pleasure to take an active part in this dialogue, not only as a lecturer and mentor for participants of the Mannheim Master of Accounting & Taxation program, but also as a member of the school s corporate advisory board. 18

19 08 Executive Education Meeting the development needs of our corporate partners is of the highest priority to us and as one of Europe s leading business schools, we have the competencies to do so, no matter what their objectives might be. As a result of our customer-centric approach, we enjoyed strong growth in 2013, especially in terms of our Company Programs. Closely cooperating with our corporate partners and their employees, we create programs tailored to their specific organizational challenges, particularly as regards the development of managers and executives. We offer them management education solutions that are high-impact leverage thought leadership offer a systematic approach to leadership development expand participants strategic capabilities encourage continuous improvement Our uniquely tailored, state-of-the-art programs contribute to the success of the individual participants and that of their companies. They attest to the direct applicability of the acquired knowledge and the catalytic effect of their Mannheim experience. Joachim Müller Member of the Executive Board, Bilfinger SE Our partnership with Mannheim is longstanding and over the years the institution has become an established management education provider that is recognized also on an international level. Mannheim s dedication to excellence and service orientation match our own values and are reflected in all aspects of their programs, making the school a natural choice as partner also for our Executive Development Program, which is our key top management development and retention tool. 19

20 09 Network Two events dominate the MBS alumni calendar: the MBF Conference and Summer Party in July and the Annual MBS Alumni Homecoming in November. In addition, we offer an extensive portfolio of smaller events and conferences on campus, and also organize social and professional networking opportunities in alumni chapters around the world. Many of these activities would be impossible to realize without help from alumni and friends, and we thank the many individuals who actively supported our school and the MBS network this past year. MBS Alumni Commitment Award 2013 In recognition of the significant contributions in terms of time and effort made by alumni for the advancement of Mannheim Business School and our Network of Excellence, the MBS Alumni Commitment Award was established in 2011, to be presented annually at the gala event on Homecoming Weekend. This year s award went to Anita Visvanath, Mannheim MBA Class of 2010, honoring her unfailing commitment as an MBS ambassador, both in the real and the digital world. While studying at Mannheim Business School, Visvanath, a retail specialist and self-avowed social media evangelist, pioneered the Mannheim MBA blog, which gave her readers direct insights into her life as a fulltime MBA student in Mannheim. Although the blog has long since moved to different hands, and is currently maintained by members of the Mannheim MBA Class of 2014, Visvanath continues to be an active member of the MBS network, supporting Mannheim Business School, among other things, as coordinator of the Nuremberg alumni chapter.

21 Anita Visvanath Mannheim MBA Class of 2010 This year s Homecoming weekend was an unforgettable mix of celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Mannheim MBA, meeting old friends, making new friends and walking around good ol Mannheim. To round it all off, I got to go on stage again at the palace: The first time around, it was to receive my graduation certificate, this time it was to accept the Alumni Commitment Award for Now there are two MBS events vying for top place in my cherished moments list! Thank you to the Mannheim faculty and staff for their openness towards new ideas and their readiness to implement them in order to better the MBA program, creating a very welcoming environment for both current students and alumni. A particular thank you goes to the MBS Communications team for their amazing support and for encouraging me to express myself via the blog. It s been an absolute pleasure, and we honestly had so much fun during the MBA that it was that much easier to blog about it. 21

22 MBF Conference and Summer Party: Corporate Governance: The German Answer to a Global Issue In July we welcomed close to 200 Mannheimers participants and alumni as well as MBS faculty and staff on campus for the annual MBF Conference and Summer Party. Moderated by Lorenz Freudenberg, consultant for succession planning and change management, panel speakers Prof. Dr. Peter Wollmert, Managing Director of Ernst & Young GmbH, and Stefan Fuchs, Chairman of the Executive Board, Fuchs Petrolub AG, engaged their audience in an intense discussion on the challenges that business leaders face in an interconnected, global society whose expectations towards corporations and their executives have dramatically changed over the past decades. Prof. Dr. Peter Wollmert Managing Director, Ernst & Young GmbH Executives today have to cope with capital markets that are significantly more volatile than in the past. They also face rising pressure from outside their corporations as the public gains ever more and faster access to information. Lastly, and as a consequence, they have to ensure their companies compliance with increasingly complex rules and regulations. Business schools have a responsibility to prepare future business leaders for these challenges and I commend Mannheim Business School for its initiative in this regard. 22

23 Stefan Fuchs Chairman of the Executive Board, Fuchs Petrolub AG Born and raised in Mannheim as well as a graduate of the University, I am a Mannheimer in the truest sense of the word. As such, I am very proud to see the University prosper, particularly the Business School, which has achieved considerable international recognition for its excellence in management education in recent years. I am also pleased to be in a position where I can contribute towards the institution s continued advancement, through the organization that I represent, but also as an individual, sharing my experiences with the next generation of Mannheimers. Lorenz Freudenberg Consultant for Succession Planning and Change Management The Mannheim faculty is exceptional not only in terms of their research quality and output, but also in their deep commitment to the Business School. Seeing their tireless dedication to further advancing the institution to the benefit of all parties involved students, alumni as well as corporate partners is truly inspirational. It is a joy and a privilege to work with them and to be part of this endeavor. 23

24 Annual MBS Alumni Homecoming Mannheim s rise over the past decade has in no small part been due to our students and alumni who, together with our corporate partners as well as our academic and non-academic staff, are at the heart of Mannheim s continuously growing Network of Excellence. What better occasion, then, to officially celebrate the 10 th anniversary of the Mannheim MBA program than our signature alumni event in November?! 10 Years of Mannheim MBA 10 Years of Excellence in Management Education From the Mannheim MBA anniversary party at the so-called catacombs that kicked off the weekend on Friday night to Saturday s gala at the Knights Hall and the closing brunch on Sunday, this anniversary edition of our traditional MBS Alumni Homecoming Weekend brought close to 400 students and alumni, faculty and friends to campus, setting new standards and raising the excitement as well as expectations for future MBS events. As keynote speaker of Saturday s gala event, MBS President Professor Wüstemann welcomed one of Mannheim s own: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Martin Weber, who has held the Chair of Business Administration and Finance, especially Banking, since An internationally recognized expert in the field of behavioral finance, Professor Weber has held positions as visiting professor at many prestigious institutions, including Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, Stanford University, UCLA Anderson School of Manage ment and Wharton. Furthermore, having served as Dean of the Business School from 2004 to 2006, Professor Weber is one of the principal architects of Mannheim Business School in its current form, who played a crucial role in shaping and promoting the concept of management education made in Mannheim. 24

25 Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Martin Weber Chair of Business Administration and Finance, especially Banking, University of Mannheim As one of the founding fathers of Mannheim Business School, speaking at the institution s Alumni Homecoming gala event and celebrating the 10 th anniversary of its flagship MBA program was both an honor and a pleasure. Seeing your vision, for which you fought long and hard, become reality, as the school so obviously thrives and the community of Mannheimers prospers, is a rare privilege indeed. Prof. Dr. Jens Wüstemann President, Mannheim Business School The Annual Alumni Homecoming Weekend is one way of showing our great appreciation for our wonderful and dedicated alumni, without whose support we would not be where we are at today. And each year I am touched by the numerous and enthusiastic responses to our invitation testimony to our alumni s commitment to their alma mater and the growing strength of our network. The celebrations surrounding the 10 th anniversary of the Mannheim MBA program made this year s Homecoming Weekend even more special and I look forward to celebrating many more such occasions in the years ahead. 25

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27 11 MBS Chronicle 2013 January Financial Times Global MBA Ranking: For the first time, the Financial Times includes Mannheim in its global ranking of the 100 best MBA providers at #69 worldwide Sino-German Business Insights with Dr. Martin Brudermüller, Vice Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors at BASF SE February The Mexican business magazine Expansión ranks Mannheim Business School #30 worldwide and #10 in Europe March First graduation and opening ceremony of the MANNHEIM & TONGJI Executive MBA Program at Tongji University, Shanghai Mannheim Master of Accounting & Taxation Program Conference with Dr. Martin Eberhard, Managing Director FALK & Co April Wirtschaftswoche/Handelsblatt Publishing Group: University of Mannheim once again ranked #1 in Germany for Business Administration/Management and Economics Start of Program: ESSEC & MANNHEIM Weekend Executive MBA Class of nd Mannheim MBA Spring Reunion May Start of Program: Mannheim Master of Accounting & Taxation, Accounting Track, Class of 2016 June For the second time in a row, Latin-American business magazine América Economía ranks Mannheim Business School #13 worldwide and #7 in Europe Start of Program: Mannheim Master of Accounting & Taxation, Taxation Track, Class of 2016 Graduation ESSEC & MANNHEIM Modular Executive MBA Class of 2013, Knights Hall, Mannheim Palace July MBF Conference and Summer Party with Prof. Dr. Peter Wollmert, Managing Director of Ernst & Young GmbH, and Stefan Fuchs, Chairman of the Executive Board, Fuchs Petrolub AG, moderated by Lorenz Freudenberg, consultant for succession planning and change management The cup comes home: Mannheim Business School wins the 2013 German MBA Rowing Race against WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management September The Economist ranks the ESSEC & MANNHEIM Executive MBA #16 globally and #6 in Europe Mannheim ranked #16 in the International Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking Start of Program: Mannheim Full-Time MBA Class of 2014 and Mannheim Part-Time MBA Class of 2015 Graduation Mannheim MBA Class of 2013, Knights Hall, Mannheim Palace Sino-German Business Insights with Uwe Raschke, Member of the Board of Management, Robert Bosch GmbH Mannheim Master of Accounting & Taxation Program Conference with Dr. Christoph Hütten, Chief Accounting Officer und Head of Corporate Financial Reporting at SAP AG October Canadian magazine Corporate Knights ranks Mannheim #18 worldwide and #4 in Europe in their Global Green MBA Ranking The Mannheim MBA is ranked #41 globally and #11 in Europe in The Economist MBA ranking The Financial Times ranks the ESSEC & MANNHEIM Executive MBA #45 in the world Start of Program: ESSEC & MANNHEIM Modular Executive MBA Class of 2015 Mannheim Business Forum Conference with Dieter Münck, Vice President of IBM Systems & Technology Group Client Advocacy, Technical Support & Systems Agenda EMEA Mannheim Master of Accounting & Taxation Program Conference with Prof. Dr. Georg Bitter, Chair for Civil Law, Banking & Capital Markets Law and Insolvency Law at the University of Mannheim November Graduation ESSEC & MANNHEIM Weekend Executive MBA Class of 2013, Knights Hall, Mannheim Palace Welcoming Culture of German Companies : Diversity conference with Dr. Christelle Staller, Vice President Diversity and Inclusion of BASF SE, and Stephan Koenig, Executive Vice President Human Resources of NORMA Group Holding GmbH 10 Years of Excellence in Management Education: Annual MBS Alumni Homecoming Weekend, Mannheim Palace, celebrating the 10 th anniversary of the Mannheim MBA program December Mannheim rises from #36 to #23 in the Financial Times European Business School Ranking 27

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