General Management Program
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Strengthen Your Management Skills
The General Management Program is designed with you in mind! This program is perfect for young to mid-level professionals who are looking for a short program at MBA level that covers all the necessary general management topics. It consists of four on-campus modules, which you can also book individually. Gain the essential skills and knowledge to navigate and lead in today's dynamic business environment. By the end of the program, you will be adept at driving organizational growth, fostering innovation, and ensuring sustainable success in your position. If you are in a functionally-specific role and want to expand your general management knowledge for a new career step, you are in the right place!
Key Facts
Program Structure
Four on-campus modules followed by individual assignments, two online coachings
Program Dates
13 days in total, online kickoff on June 26
modules on July 9-11,
September 24-26,
November 12-14,
December 2-5.
Location
On campus, Mannheim, Germany
Language
English
Course Fee
Introductory price: €9,870 (30% off – limited to the first run, regular price: €14,100), Early-bird: €8,370
Prerequisites
Either 5 years of work experience or a first academic degree plus at least 3 years of work experience, good English language skills
Credits
8 ECTS credits, Certificate of Excellence in General Management awarded by Mannheim Business School
Reputation
MBA level teaching at Germany’s #1 business school
Upcoming Information Events
Impact
Key business knowledge to understand cross-functional processes on an individual, team and corporate level
Strategic change management skills to successfully lead change projects
Financial literacy to understand financial KPIs and transactions enabling data-driven decision-making and strategic business steering
Design thinking tools for business model innovation to be able to drive customer-focused innovation
In-depth insights into strategic management, AI and sustainability
MBA-level teaching at Germany's #1 Business School
Learn together with a strong group of peers and build yourself a unique network
Modules and courses
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Embracing Complex Change
Understand cross-functional processes on an individual, team and corporate level and gain insights into change management cycles.
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Financial Literacy: Steering the Company with Numbers
Understand key financial KPIs and transactions, and how these financial reports can be used to steer business decisions.
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Customer-Focused Innovation and Marketing
Understand the intersection between marketing and strategy and learn how to innovate with the customer perspective at the forefront.
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Master the Future: AI and Sustainability from a Strategic Perspective
Equip yourself with essential insights on strategic management and the current trends of digitalization, AI and sustainability.
Learn moreRegistration and Course Fees
- The regular course fee for the complete program is €14,100 but in the first run, we offer an introductory price of €9,870 (30% off). Register by May 15 to profit from our early-bird price of €8,370!
- Single courses from €2,400 for a 3-day module or €3,300 for a 4-day module (Early-bird price).
- The final registration deadline for the complete General Management Program bundle is June 23, 2025. If you want to book individual modules, please note that individual registration deadlines apply (please check the respective websites).
- Discount of €4,000 on one of our Executive MBA programs or €3,000 for the Mannheim Part-Time MBA if you are eligible and complete all modules of the General Management Program in one go.
- Bundle booking discount in combination with the Next Level Leadership Certificate: If you register for the General Management Program and the Next Level Leadership Program, you get a discount of 50% on the Next Level Leadership Certificate. You need to join the Next Level Leadership Certificate within two years after booking.
- Good to know: Tax offices usually recognize costs for your further education if they are job-related. Depending on your tax status in Germany, you may claim up to 50% of the tuition fee and related travel expenses on your annual tax return. Outside of Germany, please check details with a tax advisor in your country of residence. Please note: Each federal state in Germany has regulations on educational leave. Check here to see which regulations apply in your federal state and get in touch with us to discuss your individual situation.
If you have any questions about the General Management Program, our MBS Open Courses & Certificates Team will be happy to answer them.
Contact
MBS Open Courses & Certificates Team
Downloads
- Brochure General Management Program
- Registration Form General Management Program
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