choose! Mannheim MBA As Unique as You Are

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1 choose! Mannheim MBA As Unique as You Are

2 Contents 01 Message from the President Page 3 02 the Mannheim Concept Page 4 Mannheim Business School s concept of individual business education 03 One program four tracks countless possibilities Page 6 An overview of the features of the Mannheim Full-Time MBA 04 The Mannheim full-time MBA Find your own way Page 8 Find out which track is the right one for you 05 Business practice at its best Page 10 Discover Mannheim s close cooperation between theory and practice 06 Whatever you want to AChieve we support you Page 12 See what Mannheim Business School s career services can do for you 07 Join the network of Excellence Page 14 The advantages of being a part of Mannheim Business School s extensive network 08 Management MAde in GerMAny Page 16 Discover the land of entrepreneurs and inventors 09 Beyond hard skills Page 18 Learn more about Mannheim Business School s commitment to social responsibility 10 Living in Mannheim Page 19 The cosmopolitan quadrangular city invites you for a stay 11 Boost Your Career and Become a Mannheimer Page 20 All your advantages at a glance 12 APPliCAtion and Admission Page 22 How to become a Mannheimer

3 Germany s best business school resides in one of the largest baroque castles in the world. 01 Message from the president As unique as you are! An unprecedented number of individual choices in the course of one year, taught at the best German business faculty with truly international encounters that is what you can expect from our Mannheim Full-Time MBA. With our concept of customization, we have your individual needs and career paths in view. An entirely unique element of the Mannheim MBA is the possibility of choosing from four regional tracks the one that fits your profile best. For this goal, Mannheim Business School, the institution that offers the best business education in Germany, cooperates with top-level international partners as well as established partner institutions in Europe. The close interaction between theory and business practice, as well as the high proportion of practical applications, are important elements that enrich the program. Our excellent career services are a further wellestablished part, helping you to enhance your key skills and to achieve your career objectives. On behalf of Mannheim Business School, let me invite you to discover our Mannheim Full-Time MBA on the following pages. We hope that we can welcome you personally in Mannheim very soon. Yours sincerely, Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Christian Homburg President 2 3

4 02 The Mannheim Concept You are unique and so are your desires and interests. Instead of giving you just another onefor-all MBA, the Mannheim MBA offers an unequalled variety and individuality, which allows you to specifically round off your personal qualification profile. It not only enables you to gather extensive academic business knowledge while living and studying at excellent business schools in Germany and other European countries, Asia or North America, but also focuses on applying all the learned concepts to actual business practice. First and foremost, it exposes you to the best business education available in Germany and the inspiring atmosphere of the land of entrepreneurs and inventors. Outstanding 100 years of experience in management education and best German business school, repeatedly ranked number 1. The only institution in the German-speaking countries with triple accreditation from AACSB International, EQUIS and AMBA.

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6 One program four TRACKS countless possibilities 03You have the choice Imagine standing in the hall of splendid Mannheim castle with a small group of your classmates that come from five different continents, chatting about the lecture you have just heard. The strategic deliberations of the president of BASF Asia-Pacific have prompted quite a lively discussion in your group. After arranging to come together later, you leave because you have to meet your project group in order to work on the fine-tuning of the presentation you are going to deliver next week in class. In the evening, in one of the cozy pubs in the lively Quadrate (squares) area, you again take up the discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of the president s strategy As a participant in the Mannheim Full-Time MBA, countless possibilities are available to you. You can study the Mann heim Full-Time MBA in one, two or even three countries. You can choose among Mann heim s exclusive selection of partner business schools in Europe, Asia and North America.* This allows you to focus your studies and to directly get to know the region of your choice, its business people and its economy. ProgrAM StrUCture The Mannheim Full-Time MBA program offers you four regional tracks: The German Track, the Eurasian Track, the Transatlantic Track, and the European Track. They are four routes to one common goal: developing your individual skills in the way that best fits your personal background and career path. Our international partner network gives you the opportunity to profit from the best each institution has to offer. All partner business schools in the program have been carefully selected to ensure the high quality of academic teaching that Mannheim Business School stands for.* Although unique in its parti c- u lars, the Mannheim Full-Time MBA s curriculum is structured in the same way as a classical general management MBA program. Term 1 In the first term, you will be come familiar with the funda mentals and gain a solid foundation in general manage ment by studying a selection of core courses. Term 2 In order to complement your personal profile, in the second term you will additionally choose from a variety of elective courses. You will furthermore enhance your professional development by focusing on the special competences of your business school. Term 3 In the third term, you will choose from elective courses with a European and international perspective at Mannheim Business School, rounding off your academic training. Term 4 In the last term of your MBA, you will apply the knowledge you have acquired in a challen g - ing company project: Together with a team of your fellow participants you will act as consultants for an inter national company. The teams conclude term four with a master thesis. Soft skill trainings as well as a comprehensive, continuous career coaching and placement service will accompany you throughout the program. They provide the ideal conditions to develop your personal skills and to decide what your next career move will be. Sept. Dec. March June Sept. Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Core Courses Examples: - Decision Analysis - Financial Accounting - Marketing - Corporate Finance - Organizational Behavior & Design - Macroeconomics - Soft Skill Courses Core Courses and Elective Courses Examples: - Information Systems - Strategic Management - Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility - Innovation Management - Logistics - Negotiation - Managerial Accounting - Consumer Behavior Elective Courses Examples: - Corporate Mergers and Restructuring in the U.S. and Europe - International Marketing - Economics of the European Integration - Cross-Cultural Management - Global Supply Chain Management - Leadership Company Project Graduation

7 Mannheim MBA One Class, Four Tracks Two Countries One Country German Track Eurasian Track Mannheim Business School Mannheim Business School Transatlantic Track Mannheim Business School Three Countries European Track First European Partner Business School C openhagen Business School (Denmark) E ADA (Spain) Warwick Business School (Great Britain) Asian Partner Business School Transatlantic Partner Business School Second European Partner Business School C UHK (Hong Kong) Stern School of Management, NYU (USA) C openhagen Business School (Denmark) Q ueen s (Canada) E ADA (Spain) NUS (Singapore) T hunderbird (USA) Warwick Business School (Great Britain) Mannheim Business School Mannheim Business School Mannheim Business School IIM Bangalore (India) IIT Madras (Chennai, India) Mannheim Business School Business Speakers Company Visits Social Project Personal Development Mannheim Business School Cultural Events Career Services etc. Mannheim MBA Degree * A s we are constantly adapting our network of partners to your needs, the list of partner schools is subject to change. For an updated list of partner business schools please visit 6 7

8 04 The Mannheim full-time MBA Find your own way The Mannheim Full-Time MBA provides you with an excellent chance to benefit from a program that you can adapt to your specific needs and interests. Furthermore, it will take you directly to the region of your choice not only for days or weeks, but for at least one whole term. Whether the weighty and export oriented German economy is your main focus, or a career in the rapid ly growing Asian economies is your goal; whether you are preparing for a head start in the transatlantic business, or are intrigued by the powerful European market you will receive your tailor-made MBA at Mannheim Business School. As the world s leading chemical company, we wish to be optimally positioned in Asia, the world s fastest-growing economic region. BASF sees a growing need for specialists who are familiar with the specific characteristics of individual markets and who can develop the best strategies for operating in them. We believe that the program offered by Mannheim Business School provides participants with the skills needed to do so. GerMAn TrACK Jie Yuan, Mannheim MBA Alumna The German economy is fascinating: it has been among the strongest economies of the world for decades and it is the world champion in exports and innovation! If you want to succeed in global economies, you should learn it from the best and there is no better place to do it than here, where so many of Germany s global players are based. Participants on the German Track profit most from the excel lent Mannheim faculty and the international guest speakers that come from partner universities and important global players in the Mannheim Region and beyond, for example BASF or SAP. Their curriculum is as international as all the others, but sets a particular focus on the German economy in an international context, thus examining one of the most efficient and productive economies in the world.

9 Eurasian TrACK Dr. Martin Brudermüller, Member of the Board of Executive Directors of BAsf SE, Responsible for Asia Pacific On the Eurasian Track, participants spend one term at one of our partner business schools in Asia and receive first-hand knowledge about the rapidly expanding economies there and their close-knit connec tions to the markets of the European Union. In India, we currently have two partner institutions: IIM Bangalore and IIT Madras, both part of the elite of Indian business schools. European TrACK Prof. Dr. Sabine Kuester, Academic Director Mannheim MBA In the European Track, participants spend two terms at two of our distinguished European partner business schools, so that they live and study in three European coun tries. Currently included in our network are three of the most renowned and highest ranked European business schools: Copen hagen Business School in Denmark, EADA in Barcelona, Spain, and Warwick Business School in Great Britain. The European MBA has been a success story for years. Together with our renowned partner business schools in various countries, we have established a truly European curriculum with the highest academic and professional standards, thus enabling our MBA parti ci pants to gain a thorough understanding of the European economy. The new Mannheim MBA builds on this experience and expands it to a global scope. Studying the transatlantic market from both the American and European perspective presents a tremendous advantage for anyone wanting to gain a foothold there. I especially enjoyed the real-life business tasks and expect them to be my springboard to success. Transatlantic TrACK Hector Julian Ruiz Arteaga Mannheim MBA Alumnus Participants on the Transatlantic Track spend one term at one of our partner business schools in Canada or the United States, covering international and transat- Top in Internationality lantic business topics, focusing on the interdependent transatlantic market with the EU and US as each other s main trading partners. Our current partners are leading business schools in North America: Queen s School of Business, Kingston, Canada and Thunderbird School of Global Management, Glendale, Arizona, USA. The unusual variety of locations and internationality of the curriculum earned Mannheim Business School 8 th place in the Global Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking in the category Internationality (Global EMBA Ranking Financial Times, 2008). 8 9

10 05 Business practice at its best Dr. Werner Brandt, Executive Board Member Chief Financial Officer, SAP AG The MBA programs of Mannheim Business School represent an ideal combination of theory and practice. They offer the opportunity to study business in a comprehensive and profound way. That is why Mannheim MBA students, with their strong academic background and their immense practical experience, are a gain for any company. Photo: Cornelia Sick Theory meets Practice in Class In the Mannheim Full-Time MBA, theory and practice are especially closely intertwined. A major part of your studies will consist of case-based and inter active learning in intercultural teams. Furthermore, you will receive practical impulses and on-the-spot insights during company visits and acquire a great deal of first-hand information from international business speakers giving conferences and classes. The Company Project The company project, finally, will be your ultimate challenge and stepping-stone: It will truly bring to light your strengths and achievements. It is not a mere case study but rather the 100 % application of all the knowledge and skills you will have gathered during the MBA program and a huge career development opportunity. No matter which company, location, industry and function you are interested in Mannheim Business School with its busi ness contacts can offer you a great variety of pro jects in order to find the right one for your team. The company project can be a new venture, a major corporate innovation, or the development of a business strategy for a multi-national corporation. Well-known companies will approach you and ask you to propose a solution to an existing business challenge. Your international and multicompetent team will act as a consulting group taking care of everything from initial research to the presentation of your results in front of a jury of executives and professors. While you strive to make your team s work a success, pro ject management, inter cultural and leadership skills will be of utmost im por tance. An Important Stepping Stone Both the company and your team will profit immensely from this project can there be a better introduction to a potential employer? Apart from generating invaluable business contacts for your career, pro jects have often attracted inter ested companies that wish to buy the reports of company projects or led to publications in renowned journals.

11 Examples of Company Projects Company Daimler AG Siemens AG BASF SE Thomas Cook AG Continental AG A.T. Kearney GmbH BMW AG Deutsche Bank AG Bilfinger Berger AG Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Allianz AG Project Engine Production Network Evaluation Development of a Siemens CP Market Strategy for European Telecom Operators Group Forming Trends in the Car Repair Market in Europe Development of a CRM Vision for the Multi-Channel Sales Platform Strategy of Thomas Cook Continental Tires and the Development of a Structured Price Corridor for the Volkswagen Care Dealership Tire Business Best Practices in M&A Project Management from Seller s Perspective Sourcing Strategy reg. IT Support for European Markets Building Technologies in Emerging Markets Divisional Cost of Capital at the Bilfinger Berger AG Strategies for the Implementation of a Segment Oriented Solutions Approach at Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Allianz Model Bank Business Practice at Mannheim Business School Mannheim Business School has business relations to more than 300 international corporations in all industries. More than 100 global players support Mannheim Business School as members of the Executive Board of their companies

12 06 Whatever you want to achieve we support you Achieving an excellent position after completing your MBA is your goal, and your success is our commitment. Mannheim Business School will assist you in designing and realizing your next career move. We will take a responsive and proactive approach, providing you with individual career coaching and placement services, designed to maximize the prospects of your job search. You will have exclusive admission to the recruitment contacts of our partner companies. Moreover, you will have access to the Mannheim Business School online career management platform, putting career strate gies, tools and resources at your fingertips. If your MBA studies are sponsored by your employer, you will be entitled to soft skill courses and coaching offers designed to support you in your individual career development instead of placement services. You will have lots of opportunities to meet company representatives in recruiting workshops, individual selection interviews and company presentations. For many of our participants, these personal encounters are major stepping stones. Among the cooperating companies were in previous years: Accenture, BASF, Bayer Business Services, Bilfinger Berger, Bosch Group, Capgemini, Continental AG, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Börse, E.ON, Ernst & Young, Google, Johnson & Johnson, Henkel, Heraeus, Novartis, SAP, Siemens IT Solutions & Services and Vodafone. Mannheim Full-Time participants are highly employable and have great career prospects 6 th place in the category career progress (Global EMBA Ranking Financial Times, 2008) 100 % of all participants received at least one job offer 70 % signed a contract before graduation 70 % salary increase three years after graduation

13 Four Steps to Success: The Mannheim Business School Career and Placement Services at a Glance 4 Individual Job Search Find your dream job Career Fair On-campus recruiting Job postings at Mannheim Business School platform Individual contact to recruiters & headhunters 3 Application Preparation Prepare yourself for your application process CV & Cover letter writing Interview preparation Assessment center training Networking Negotiation seminar 2 Market Research & Individual Career Strategy Learn more about the job market & design your strategy Recruiting & Mannheim Business School platforms Contact to industry specialists Company presentations & workshops Design of individual career strategy 1 Self-Assessment & Personal Development Learn more about your strengths & vision Assessment tests Professional reflexion One-to-one counseling Personal development seminars 12 13

14 07 Join the network of excellence Many institutions claim to be the best but we can prove it. In all the rankings and studies on research and teaching quality in the past decade Mannheim s faculty was consistently ranked as number 1 in business education in Germany. An outstanding student-faculty ratio guarantees you full profit. World-Class Teaching and Research Our full professors from the Business Administration faculty, as well as other expert faculty from Mannheim University, are leaders in research in their respective fields. Members of our faculty have published award-winning books and articles in leading journals such as The Journal of Marketing, The Journal of Finance, Management Science, and many more. Many have also held visiting professorships at outstanding universities around the world. Furthermore, our professors are all closely linked to practice some via joint research pro jects with industry, some as business partners in their own enterprises. In this way, hundreds of companies in all industries and sizes are associated with Mannheim Business School, many even as members of our Board of Trustees. Business Know-How in Theory and Practice Through our excellent business contacts, we are able to attract a strong adjunct faculty, consisting of experienced executives from leading companies as well as internationally distinguished faculty from Location Learning in the land of entrepreneurs and inventors will inspire you and open the door for your future career. Page 16/19 Alumni Mannheimers are not just fellow participants, you will profit from their friendship and business know-how for your whole life. Page 15/17 renowned universities. They deliver guest lectures, present course modules and supervise project groups in company projects. High-ranking representatives of selected companies of our Board of Trustees advise Companies The network offers countless possibilities of receiving practical insights and impulses as well as direct contacts to potential future employers. Page 10/11 Mannheim Business School Participants The intensive cooperation with participants from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds opens up new ways of thinking and promotes the understanding of different perspectives. Page 15 Faculty Nowhere else in Germany will you find such a high level of world-class research and teaching. Page 14 Partner Business Schools Prestigious partner business schools worldwide offer the chance to sharpen your profile and broaden your mind. Page 15 and support the Mannheim Business School in various ways. Partici pants, companies, and the Mannheim Business School profit immensely from this close relationship between theory and practice. World Class Academic Performance The two best German professors of business administration are members of the Mannheim Faculty (Handelsblatt Ranking, 2009).

15 The Mannheim Experience Strong Network Lifelong Learning The Mannheim Partner Network around the World Each year Mannheim attracts talented and ambitious MBA participants from all over the world. Though coming from very different personal and professional backgrounds, they all share the same goal: to make the most of their skills and their careers. As participants bring their individual perspectives to the classroom, results are often unexpectedly creative and innovative. Moreover, your classmates will become the foundation of a truly international professional network that extends to include all former, current and future Mannheim MBA participants. To keep the bond strong between our alumni, we regularly organize alumni meetings and events and generally help you to keep in touch with each other. Joined through our alumni network, Mannheimers are more than fellow graduates, they are colleagues for life. True to the principle of lifelong learning, our alumni are invited to attend conferences held regularly at Mannheim Business School as well as to benefit from the personal and career development services we offer. Also, we keep them informed about news and developments at Mannheim Business School, including notable publications of our faculty. Multiply your classmates, professors, and course contents by the number of Mannheim s partner schools and you will get an idea of the vast dimensions of the internationality in Mann heim s network of academic teaching, which is at your dis posal once you have joined. All our partners belong to the elite of international business schools and have an established tradition in their respective countries. Alumni s Countries of Origin Africa 5 % Latin America 20 % Europe 35 % North America 15 % Asia-Pacific 25 %

16 08 Management MAde in GerMAny The Land of Entrepreneurs and Inventors Germany is not only the land of poets and philosophers, it is also the home of a highly efficient and productive economy. For many years now, Germany has successfully held its ground as export world champion, and its gross domestic product ranks no. 3 in the world economy. More than a thousand companies in Germany hold at least a top three position in the world, which is more than any other comparable economy has to offer (Financial Times Germany, 18 th November 2005). There are a variety of reasons why Germany is so successful. One of the most important ones is the close cooperation between universities, international research institutes and industries in institutionalized competence networks or clusters. One of six global innovation leaders (Source: European Scoreboard), Germany is European Champion with by far the most patent applications of all European countries (in 2009, 18 % of all patent applications worldwide according to the European Patent Office). Many German inven tions have changed the world or could you imagine the world without printed books, cars, computers, chip cards, or the mp3-format? Doing an MBA at Mannheim Business School takes you direct ly into the heart of Germany s business. The business contacts you will be forming at many opportunities during your MBA year and the excellent re pu tation of Mannheim graduates will be decisive stepping stones for your future career. The Mannheim Region Mannheim and its region offer you more than an outstanding business faculty alone. The Mannheim Region also stands out due to its tight network of science, research and production, subcontracting and services, as well as the proximity to important markets. Many global players have their German or European headquarters here, such as Daimler, Porsche, SAP, Roche Diagnostics, BASF, Bilfinger Berger, ABB, IBM or Michelin, resulting in a high density of over 100,000 companies. In its 400 year history, Mannheim and its inhabitants have shown a high degree of inventive spirit: Mannheim s amazed public witnessed the presentation of the first operating auto mobile, constructed by Carl Friedrich Benz. Resourceful Mann heimers also invented the bicycle, the electric driven elevator and the first tractor for farming machines. In Mannheim, the first rocket driven airplane took to the air, and ABB developed the polyphase generator used in ICE-highspeed trains. Location for Global Players Exports in Billion Euro (CIA World Fact Book 2008) Germany China USA Japan

17 Studying in three European countries remarkably broadened my mind. In our international study and project groups, we thoroughly trained how to work with a diverse team, developing strong interpersonal skills that are so important in my everyday working life. I enjoyed the very international atmosphere and learned more about cultural specialties regarding living and working styles than I had ever learned before. During the 12 month program, it was easy to develop new friendships and a global network which will last a lifetime. Maike Schuh-Klaeren, Heraeus Inc., New York Jonathon Peter Findlay, A.T. Kearney, Toronto The MBA has broadened my professional horizon. It has not only strengthened my strategic thinking and problem solving skills but also gave me the knowledge and the right tools to switch my career from a specialist in tax law to general management. The MBA gave me a fundament which is of essence for my new job in New York. Maike Schuh-Klaeren studied law and specialized in tax law. She started her career as attorney-at-law at KPMG Frankfurt in the international tax department. Later she joined the tax department of Heraeus Holding GmbH, where, as Senior Manager, she was responsible for the international taxes of the group. Min Ni, Siemens Ltd., Shanghai Min Ni came to Mannheim with the goal of preparing for a career in a European company doing business in China. Now, as Export Control Coordinator for Siemens, one of the biggest German global players, she can successfully apply her skills and knowledge. Mannheim s ability to provide students with the opportunity to learn at many other business schools throughout the world, combined with its capabilities as Germany s top business university, make it one of the world s top MBA programs. I ve benefited greatly from the valuable experiences of working with such diverse, talented students during my MBA. Peter Findlay studied aerospace engineering and received a master s degree in computational fluid dynamics. Before starting the Mannheim MBA, he worked for several years with Pratt and Whitney Canada as an aerodynamic designer and operations engineer. After MBA graduation, he moved to Toronto and currently works as an associate with A.T. Kearney, a strategy / management consultancy. André Lück, Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart André Lück had more than five years of experience in consulting and logistics when he decided to broaden his horizon. After completing his Mannheim MBA, he now works as a purchasing manager at Robert Bosch GmbH. 1 st Choice Human Resource Directors in Germany prefer Mannheim graduates to all others (Wirtschaftswoche )

18 09 Beyond Hard skills 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. This is why the social project is an integral and mandatory part of the Mannheim MBA curriculum. Innovative Projects The project should make a positive contribution to society on some level. However, it is up to your individual team to define the scope of your project, as it may pursue any number of goals: educational, promotional, humanitarian or social. The social project puts your project management abilities to the test and allows you to make a difference in the community. Past projects range from art classes for children treated at University Hospital Mannheim over introductory internet classes for senior citizens to a blood drive organized on campus. Multi Competence Teams The framework for the social project is set by the Multi Competence Team (MCT) concept which 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 are assigned to heterogeneous teams at the beginning of their MBA experience. The Multi Competence Teams stay together for the duration of the program and jointly work together on their social as well as on their team project. Examples of Social Projects Project Title Small hands, great ideas Way of hope Big Brothers Big Sisters Germany Red Cross Blood Donation Supporting the Mannheimer Tafel Saving Energy in High Schools Subject Art classes for children treated at University Hospital Mannheim, project included exhibition of the artwork for sale with the Children s Clinic as beneficiary Project aimed at promoting the German division of Big Brothers Big Sisters, a non-profit youth mentoring organization Organization of a blood drive on the University of Mannheim Campus in cooperation with the Mannheim chapter of the German Red Cross Promotional project on behalf of the Mannheimer Tafel, which supports the socially disadvantaged by selling food at discounted prices Matching of students from a local high school with senior citizens from an adult day care center and organization of a joint new media class Development and implementation of a concept for teaching children about energy efficiency and conservation

19 10 Living in Mannheim Situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers in one of the sunniest regions of Germany, Mannheim offers its residents and visitors numerous possibilities to spend their leisure time: having a cup of coffee in the courtyard of the castle, relaxing in the beautiful Luisenpark, cycling on the banks of the Neckar river, strolling through the busy shopping streets with their cafés and bars, wine-tasting in the nearby Palatinate, or attending cultural highlights on the culture mile with its museums, galleries, concert hall, opera, ballet and theatre. The weighty financial center Frankfurt and the cultural stronghold Heidelberg are also in the immediate vicinity. Since its foundation as a city, Mannheim has been a special and cosmopolitan place to live in. It stands out among other cities because of the planned chess board arrangement of square blocks in the city centre ( Quadrate ). And the openminded attitude of the citizens of Mannheim allows new arrivals to feel at home after a very short period of time. Business Location Mannheim 50 % of Germany s Top 500 companies are based within 250 km of Mannheim

20 11 Boost Your Career and Become a Mannheimer! Take Your Chance! You are offered an unprecedented degree of individual choices, and in the course of one year you will gain the high level of expertise that Mannheim graduates are famous for. You will be taught by the best German business faculty in one of the largest baroque castles in Europe as well as at outstanding partner business schools around the world. You will experience truly international encounters with fellow participants from the most diverse backgrounds and profit from the global scope of the course contents as well as the international business experience of our professors and business experts. With the help of our career coaching team, you will aim for your professional objectives and be prepared to achieve them. Moreover, the contacts you will make with the German business community will make the Mannheim Full- Time MBA a decisive factor for your success. So, what are you waiting for? Or is there another MBA that offers you the chance to individually design your MBA choosing a regional and functional focus? study at one, two or three different business schools? learn from Germany s best business faculty? study with world champions in export and innovation? become 1 st choice for Human Resource Directors? cho

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22 12 APPliCAtion and Admission Application Process at a Glance Checklist for Your Written Application 1 Download and fill out the Mannheim MBA Appli cation Form Every year, Mannheim Business School gathers bright and ambitious individuals from all over the world come and join them! The Ideal Candidate First undergraduate degree Work experience Leadership potential Internationality Fluency in English For your written application you will need: Application form Photo and CV Letter of motivation Certified transcripts of grades, degrees and diploma Original GMAT, TOEFL or equivalent scores and certificates Two letters of reference APS certificate (for applicants from China) If you have all the qualities and fulfill the requirements listed above, we wish to invite you to apply for the Mannheim MBA program and find out whether you are a potential Mannheimer For your application you should fill out the application form available at com/downloads or apply online. Fill in your application form fully and accurately. Send it back to Mannheim Business School together with all required documents. From the date of receipt, the entire application process will take approximately one month. Pre-Selection and First Interview Once your application has been submitted, it will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee, who will invite selected candidates for a first selection interview. Case Study and Second Interview After the first interview, selected candidates will be invited to work on a case study and present their results and themselves during a second selection interview. Final Decision The final decision as to whether you will be one of next year s Mannheimers will be communicated within two working days after your second interview. Admission

23 Application Deadlines We operate a staged admissions process involving three rounds (see table below). In order to assure that your preferred combination of partner business schools is available, we strongly advise you to apply as early as possible. Mannheim Full-Time MBA application stages If you apply by You will be notified if you have been shortlisted for an interview by You will receive a formal decision by Stage 1* December 31 January 15 February 28 Stage 2** April 30 May 15 June 15 Stage 3 June 30 July 15 July 31 * Application by December 31 (stage 1) will result in a 2,000 reduction of the tuition fee. ** Application by April 30 (stage 2) will result in a 1,000 reduction of the tuition fee. Tuition Fee The current course fee for the one-year study program is E 29,000. The fee includes tuition, course materials, and access to the school and online libraries. The fee does not include transportation, accommodation and living costs. Early Application Fee Reduction If you apply by the first application deadline, you will benefit from a 2,000 reduction of your tuition fee. Your tuition fee will be reduced by 1,000, if you apply by the second application deadline. Scholarships and Funding Each year, MBS offers a number of full and partial scholarships. Among others, these scholarships are awarded to candidates in the following categories: Emerging Countries Mannheim Business School is committed to bringing outstanding professionals from developing economies to the Mannheim MBA program. These scholarships support excellent candidates from emerging economies who live and work in a developing country. Women in Business This scholarship underlines Mannheim Business School s dedication to increase the number of women in executive positions. Women who can prove a track record of outstanding achievements in their professional lives can apply for this scholarship. Application forms for all scholarships are available on request. Student Loans Mannheim Business School provides student loan programs for Mannheim MBA participants. For details please visit our website: com/funding Find out More Deciding to pursue a full-time MBA is a serious commitment. In order to assist you, we can offer you many opportunities to find out more about the program and Mannheim Business School. Meet us, talk to participants and alumni, and get to know our academics. MBA fairs: We are present on many MBA fairs in Europe, Asia and the Americas. For de- Contact tails, log on to our website under the category Events. Personal consultation: Our Admissions team offers per sonal counseling interviews (phone or face-to-face) and will also be happy to show you around the campus. Mannheim Business School ggmbh Admissions Office L 5, Mannheim Germany Phone: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) [email protected] 22 23

24 I will never forget the spirit of Mannheim; the unique mixture of firm knowledge and practical experience, of thoroughness and variety, of striving and inspiring. Being in Mannheim was more than only gaining a degree, it was like opening a new door to the future and discovering: this is my way. Tracy Evans, Mannheim MBA Alumna 2009, Canada