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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.
Application period ends April 30, 2025
June 30 to July 18, 2025
Graduate and advanced undergraduate business students
Maximum of 30 students per module
Three Modules are taking place succesively that can also be attended individually
Active class participation, in-class examination
3 ECTS per module
English
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).
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
For students of the Mannheim Master in Management program: Please do not use the interactive form below to apply! Instead, send an email to shortprograms@mannheim-business-school.com.
Please hand in the following application documents via shortprograms@mannheim-business-school.com:
We look forward to having you here!
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.
Have a look at our terms and conditions in order to receive more information on payment conditions, cancellation terms, liability and data protection.
Please find an exemplary schedule for one module below (subject to change). Click to enlarge: