By combining case studies and simulations as well as field work and research, this intensive 5-day open MBA program aims at preparing participants for work in international teams by increasing their cultural awareness and developing their communication and management skills in diverse cultural environments.

The objectives of this program are:

• Identification of the cultural differences that lead to misunderstandings and conflicts
• Analysis of cultural differences through historical, family and educational factors
• Provision of tools to facilitate cooperation within mixed teams as needed in bi- or multicultural corporations

• Learn how to analyze and master the constraints of cross-cultural situations and to act accordingly.
• Receive not only theoretical knowledge but also a toolkit allowing you to adjust your management, communication and working style.
• Utilize the acquired knowledge to make cultural differences an asset in international business.

Certificate

At the end of the open MBA program, each participant will be awarded a Mannheim Business School certificate.

• Mid-level executives who wish to receive a toolkit for acting appropriately in intercultural business situations.
• High-potentials frequently exposed to intercultural business situations.
• Professionals who wish to improve business results in intercultural contexts.

An alternation of interactive lectures, workshops, case studies and simulations is applied during this program, focusing on cultural models and specific knowledge on different countries as well as various cooperation situations.
Active participation during the program is recommended in order to create an atmosphere of openness and cooperation and thus make individual and collective commitment easier. The aim is not just to transfer cultural knowledge, but also to put things into the right perspective and to capitalize on the international experience of participants. An examination is also part of the program.

Required Reading

Participants will be provided with program material before the start of the program. We strongly recommend reading the material and preparing for the program in order to gain maximum benefit.

Prof. Dr. Jaques Pateau

Jaques Pateau is Professor of Intercultural Communication at the Compiegne University of Technology, France. He is a consultant and expert for German-French Cooperation Management, and conducts intercultural training seminars, team coaching, preparation of managers and teams for expatriation, audits, and studies on intercultural communication in corporations.

He has produced several films and participated in many radio and television programs on the subject of managing Franco-German and international corporations. He founded “Pateau Consultants”, an international consulting firm, in 1990 and is a consultant to, amongst others, Airbus, BASF, Bayer, Daimler, Deutsche Telekom, EADS, Michelin, Philips Network Systems, Renault, Sanofi Aventis, and Sony.

Tuition Fee

3,100 € including VAT, all program material and coffee breaks.

Special Offers

• Early Bird Offer: Application 8 weeks before program start will result in a 150 Euro reduction of the tuition fee.
• Alumni: Members of the Mannheim Business School and University of Mannheim Alumni Networks will receive a tuition fee reduction of 15% (after early bird reduction).
• Non-Alumni: Booking two programs together will result in a 5% fee reduction. Booking three programs together will result in a 10% reduction (after early bird reduction).

Contact Us

For further information regarding this program, please e-mail execed(at)mannheim-business-school.com or phone +49 (0)621 181 37 21. To apply, please download our application form.

Dates, prices and locations are subject to change.