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Expand Your Horizon with a Study Program at Mannheim Business School
Study at a top-ranked business school in Germany. Meet people from all over the world and increase your professional network through discussions with experienced practitioners. Discover what studying at Germany's leading business school is all about. The Business School of the University of Mannheim is one of the most renowned business schools in Europe. We consistently hold top positions in national rankings and are one of only few German institutions to hold all three major international accreditations (AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA). Do not miss the opportunity to learn more about Germany and delve into German culture!
The application process starts in December 2024.
The MBS Summer School 2025 will take place June 30 - July 18, 2025.
Key Facts
Application
Application period ends April 30, 2025
Time of program
June 30 to July 18, 2025
Target Group
Graduate and advanced undergraduate business students
Number of Participants
Maximum of 30 students per module
Structure
Three Modules are taking place succesively that can also be attended individually
Form of Assessment
Active class participation, in-class examination
Credits
3 ECTS per module
Language
English
Campus
Discover what studying at Germany's leading business school is all about. The Business School of the University of Mannheim is one of the most renowned business schools in Europe. We consistently hold top positions in national rankings and are one of only few German institutions to hold all three major international accreditations (AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA).
Companies
Meet business experts and learn what it really means when academia meets practice during company visits and expert discussions. The Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region is one of the most important economic centers in the European market. 50% of Germany's top 500 companies, such as BASF, SAP, Lufthansa and Daimler, are based within a 150 km radius of Mannheim.
Culture
During our cultural activities, you will get the chance to try the local specialties of the Palatinate vineyards or explore Heidelberg with its impressive castle and its unique historic center. Visit Hambach Castle, the cradle of German democracy, Speyer with its UNESCO World Heritage cathedral or the medieval villages along the German wine road.
Students' Feedback
Sharan Nambiar, MBA, University of Queensland“The two weeks I spent at Mannheim Business School this Summer were truly unforgettable. The program is brilliantly designed to show you how to make magic happen in a very short period of time with people you only just met. I did two modules across the two weeks that I was there. But there was so much more to the program than just the coursework - The cultural & social activities gave us an authentic taste of life in Mannheim and nearby Heidelberg, and I’ve come away with lifelong friendships and incredible memories.”
Augusto Masetti, Universidad de San Andres“My experience at Mannheim Business School's Summer School was invaluable, offering a powerful blend of strategic insight and practical application. Each module—spanning Crowdfunding and Innovation, Artificial Intelligence in Business, and Data-Driven Business Models—provided essential tools for navigating today’s complex business landscape. The opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and apply these concepts in real-world scenarios has significantly sharpened my approach to driving innovation and value within my own organization. Mannheim Business School sets a high standard for executive education.”
Samuel Bushell, University of Sussex“My experience during the Crowdfunding module, was incredibly enriching. It deepened my understanding of entrepreneurship while providing practical insights into crowdfunding. As my first visit to Germany, Mannheim had a welcoming atmosphere, and the program balanced both theoretical concepts and hands on learning. Meeting successful founders and engaging with successful startups offered a fully immersive experience that brought the subject to life.”
Takeshi Takahara, National University of Singapore"In the Entrepreneurship and Innovation module, both the theoretical lectures and project working were great learning opportunities. The AI skills and knowledge we acquired in the Artificial Intelligence in Business module were also very practical and insightful. And overall, MBS Summer School was an enjoyable program by engaging and working with many international students from various background."
Reade Gossage, Swansea University"During my time at the MBS Summer School, I was very appreciative of the international environment that the course had, being able to learn with such an international group of students was a privilege. There were also opportunities to visit and talk to businesses in a way that wouldn’t seem possible without the course."
Alexya Azhakesan, Medical Faculty Mannheim - University of Heidelberg"My curiosity towards bringing biomedical findings to the market-level directed me to opt for the course- 'Entrepreneurship and Innovation'. It was perfectly structured giving a coherent outlook to the business side of innovation, even to those with a non-business background. The exciting part is that you get to work as a team, thus building a long-lasting network around the world."
Fernanda Miranda Regueiro, UPF - Barcelona School of Management"During the Mannheim Summer School, I had the opportunity to delve into the world of data science, exploring its enormous potential to drive productivity and maximize profits for businesses. Under the guidance of exceptional mentors, I gained valuable skills to leverage data effectively, enabling me to make data-driven decisions to drive success."
Andréa Merle, ESSEC Business School"I learnt a lot during the three weeks I spent in the 2022 MBS summer school. What I enjoyed the most was meeting engaging students from all over the world, and joining the cultural events of the program."
Brandon Dinwoodie, Stellenbosch University“The Entrepreneurship Module in Mannheim was a truly great experience. The international group of students, rich and interesting content of the lectures, as well as the fantastic activities organized by the course facilitators made the course very worthwhile.”
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Liudmila Gormina, University of St. Gallen“The Mannheim Summer School module on Big Data was a perfect opportunity for me to get an overview of this current topic and learn how data analysis and machine learning techniques can be used in business and social enterprise.”
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The course offered an ideal balance of quantitative and qualitative subjects, making it particularly attractive to business students. I enjoyed the chance to meet people from all over the world with diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds, allowing me to make many valuable additions to my network.
Program 2025
Artificial Intelligence in Business
Module 1
June 30 – July 04, 2025
Artificial Intelligence in Business
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as the most important and transformative digital technology of our time. Recent advances (e.g., Large Language Models) have led to a rapid proliferation of new approaches that are changing the competitive landscape for companies in almost all industries. At the end of this module students will therefore have basic knowledge of the foundations of AI and its strategic implications for businesses. At the end of this module, students will therefore have basic knowledge of the foundations of AI and its strategic implications for businesses.
Lecturers: Dr. Dennis Steininger, Giuliano Ciavarrella, M.Sc., Lena Erber, M.Sc.
Corporate Sustainability Strategy
Module 2
July 07 – July 11, 2025
Corporate Sustainability Strategy - Mindset and Challenges From a German Perspective
In this course, we will examine whether Germany is still the Green leader it once was hyped up to be. We will talk about the traditional German environmental awareness and dive deep into specific German ways of putting it into practice in order to meet the accepted target corridor of the Paris agreement. By doing so, you will gain insights into different aspects of the German economy in terms of sustainability and how it affects society, companies and people’s everyday lives.
Lecturers: Alexander Pfisterer, Apurva Gosalia
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Module 3
July 14 – July 18, 2025
Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Navigating Uncertainty with Entrepreneurial Mastery
In an era of rapid technological advancements, shifting customer preferences, evolving market dynamics, and geopolitical uncertainties, maintaining competitive advantage and fostering growth is increasingly challenging. Navigating this complex global business landscape requires an entrepreneurial mindset - defined by proactivity, uncertainty tolerance, and innovation. This course equips students with both theoretical foundations and practical tools essential for entrepreneurial success.
Lecturers: Dr. Baris Istipliler, Dr. Andrew Isaak
Application
The application period will end April 30, 2025.
Apply for either one, two, or all three modules to be part of the unique summer school experience at Mannheim Business School.
All students who are not Mannheim students, please apply via this interactive form.
For students of the Mannheim Master in Management program: Please do not use the interactive form above to apply! Instead, send an email to shortprograms@mannheim-business-school.com.
For all students: Please hand in the following application documents via shortprograms@mannheim-business-school.com:
- Certification of Enrollment
- Transcript of Records
- Proof of English proficiency
Program fee and organizational matters
What is included
- Tuition, lecture materials
- Company visits, cultural activities on week-days
- Letter of invitation (required for visa)
- Lunch on week-days, welcome and farewell reception at MBS lecture facilities
- (Public) Transportation to company visits and social events during the program
- Wi-Fi access on campus
- Information package
- Certificate of attendance, transcript of records
- Support by the Short Program team in advance and throughout the program
Program fee
- Total fee for booking one module: EUR 990
- Total fee for booking two modules: EUR 1,900
- Total fee for booking three modules: EUR 2,700
Prices are per person and include value-added tax.
If we do have to cancel any module due to a lack of participants, Mannheim Business School will reimburse the complete participation fee. Mannheim Business School will not be held responsible for any other financial damage caused for a participant by a cancellation.
Terms and conditions
Have a look at our terms and conditions in order to receive more information on payment conditions, cancellation terms, liability and data protection.
Useful information
Schedule
Please find an exemplary schedule for one module below (subject to change). Click to enlarge:
Impressions
Contact Person
Downloads
- MBS Summer School FAQs
- MBS Summer School 2025 Module 1: AI
- MBS Summer School 2025 Terms & Conditions
- MBS Summer School 2025 Module 2: Corporate Sustainability
- MBS Summer School 2025 Module 3: Entrepreneurship
- MBS Summer School Sample Schedule
- MBS Summer School Code of Conduct
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