Frequently Asked Questions

The minimum amount of work experience we require is three years. On average participants of our full-time MBA program have five years work experience, the overall range generally being between three and twelve years. Please note that only postgraduate work experience can be considered and not internships.

To determine your eligibility for the program we require that candidates submit a letter from their current / former employer(s) confirming the duration of their employment. Provided that the letter or letters confirm a period of service greater than three years then no further evidence will be required.

Download the application form and fill out the application on your computer. The same applies to the reference forms. The complete application package can be submitted via e-mail to the Admissions Manager’s e-mail account. Please combine everything in a single pdf document.

Some of our MBA students have found the following preparatory course very useful: http://www.800score.com/gmat-home.html

Yes. We will accept a GRE score instead of a GMAT score provided that your score is at least equivalent to the minimum acceptable GMAT score of 600 points.

You, yourself, will need to apply for a student visa. As for visas for your family, MBS is unfortunately unable to advise on such matters. We suggest you approach the relevant visa authorities in your country for specific information in this respect.

Our MBA program is very international and the majority of our students stay and seek job opportunities in Germany after graduation. Our program is designed for 12 months and thus finishes after one year. However, depending what kind of visa you will be granted, you will have some time to look for a job in Germany post-graduation.

Germany has a sound labour market that provides great opportunities for well-educated, international employees.

Mannheim itself is situated in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, where an above-average number of listed companies have their headquarters. SMEs (Deutscher Mittelstand) are also well represented, alongside "hidden champions". The integration of business and science is one of the cornerstones of the region's success and makes it one of the most important business locations in Germany. These companies are often global leaders in their specific business areas and represent interesting employers for international graduates. 

Various factors will govern how easy it might be for you to get a job in Germany: most importantly your ability to speak German fluently. Our Career Development team will guide you in your quest for a job in Germany and “groom” you for the German job market.

Yes, we need your transcript and a copy of the degree certified by your university which needs to be translated into English by a certified translator. Please submit the original certified copies and the certified translations together with your complete application package. Notarization is not required.

For applicants who obtained their degrees in China, Vietnam and India, it is mandatory to submit your APS certificate. Without an APS certificate, you will not be able to apply for a student visa to Germany.

As the application of APS takes a certain amount of time, you are highly recommended to start the application early. You can submit an application to MBS simultaneously as you apply for APS. Yet, you should receive your APS certificate before your visa application. Any delay in APS application may hinder your visa application and admission to our program.

The APS certificate serves only to confirm the authenticity of degree certificates and transcripts for applicants from China, Vietnam and India. It is not required if you studied in Hong Kong. More information regarding the APS can be found here:

For Chinese applicants:

APS Beijing: https://www.aps.org.cn/verfahren-und-services-deutschland/chinaverfahren

APS Shanghai: https://www.aps.org.cn/aps-am-gk-shanghai

For Vietnamese applicants:

APS Hanoi: https://vietnam.diplo.de/vn-de/willkommen/aktuelles/aps/1236800

For Indian applicants:

APS New Delhi: https://aps-india.de/

In addition to the tuition itself the fee includes case studies, course materials plus full access to our IT infrastructure including our wireless LAN and Intranet plus other university services such as the library and its various databases, the gym, the cafeteria and student clubs. In addition, the tuition fee also covers German language courses in term 1. The fee does not include transportation, accommodation or living costs.

It is also a city famous for both shopping and culture. The cultural offerings range from World Championships to Concerts, sophisticated events in the Rosengarten, Mannheim National Theatre and Mannheim Kunsthalle and even an International Film Festival. With the Pop Academy and a diverse club and music scene, Mannheim is considered the capital of Pop. 

Mannheim is located between two low mountain ranges, "Odenwald" and "Pfälzer Wald" with idyllic landscapes and romantic cities like Heidelberg. The Black Forest, with both hikers and skiers, can easily be reached in just over an hour. Even the Alps are accessible in less than four hours by car or train. 

Mannheim is at the heart of the German and European economy: 50% of Germany’s most important companies and many significant global players are based within 250 kilometres of Mannheim and business hubs such as Frankfurt and Stuttgart can be reached within less than an hour. The greater Mannheim area is also known for its strong and innovative corporate community: Multi-national corporations like BASF and SAP are in the direct vicinity of Mannheim.