The Business School

Research and teaching at a top international level

The University of Mannheim Business School is one of the leading Business Schools in Europe. It unites first-class research, internationality and a distinct orientation towards corporate practice. Our innovative teaching methods and consistent quality management contribute to the best academic conditions. This is reflected in our successful ranking placements and triple accreditation by AACSB, EFMD (EQUIS) and AMBA.

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Top Position for Mannheim Business Professors in Wirtschaftswoche's Research Ranking

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Christian Homburg has once again been awarded the top position in the WirtschaftsWoche research ranking, category “Lifetime Achievement”. Senior Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. Martin Weber takes third place in the same category.

Research prizes awarded by the Mannheim Business School

Prof. Dr. Florian Stahl is awarded the “Best Senior Researcher Award 2022”. Prof. Dr. Gunther Glenk receives the “Best Junior Researcher Award 2022”.

Zu sehen ist eine Collage mit Fotos der Aktivitäten des Centers im Jahr 2024. In der Mitte steht die Jahreszahl 2024.

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Year in Review 2024 – A Remarkable Year for the Mannheim Center for Data Science

The year 2024 was marked by exciting events, inspiring lectures, and successful initiatives at the Mannheim Center for Data Science (MCDS). With a focus on advancing research, teaching, and networking in this crucial field, the MCDS reflects on a dynamic year characterized by engagement, innovation, ...

The M2Olie Research team, consisting of four persons, stands in front of the Mannheim Palace.

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M²OLIE Research Campus Successfully Enters Final Funding Phase

In September, the M²OLIE research campus received the gratifying news that the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) had followed the recommendation of the jury of the ‘Research Campus – Public-Private Partnership for Innovation’ funding initiative. This means that the third ...

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Student life

Chapter University of Mannheim: short, intense and fulfilling

As an 18-year-old girl from Cairo, Egypt – a city of 10 million people – I decided to move to Mannheim, a small and probably less visually appealing city of ...

Prof. Stahl has short hair and wears a suit and tie.

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In the Media

„‘Happy hour in reverse’: where dynamic pricing may creep further“

The Guardian quotes Prof. Dr. Florian Stahl, holder of the Chair of Quantitative Marketing and Consumer Analytics, in an article on dynamic pricing.

Prof. Aprea has shoulder-length dark hair and wears a dark blazer and a purple blouse.

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In the Media

Why Financial Education is so difficult – and why we need it

In an interview with the DHZ (Deutsche Handwerkszeitung), Prof. Dr. Carmela Aprea, Chair of Economic and Business Education Instructional Systems Design and ...

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QS Ranking “Business and Management Studies”: #1 in Germany

QS World University Ranking by Subject 2023: This year's QS Topuniversities “Ranking by Subject” ranks the University of Mannheim in the subject “Business & Management Studies” as No. 1 in Germany.

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THE Ranking by Subject, Business and Economics: #3 in Germany

In the Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2024 by subject: business and economics, Mannheim is Germany's No. 3, and #37 worldwide.

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Wirtschaftswoche Research Ranking 2022

Mannheim ranks No. 7 in the German-speaking countries. According to the Wirtschaftswoche, Mannheim Marketingprofessor Christian Homburg is the the most successful researcher in business administration with regard to lifetime achievements, Mannheim Seniorprofessor Martin Weber holds rank 2.

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Global Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking: #29 worldwide

Masters in Management ranking by the Financial Times: The Mannheim Master in Management program is ranked #29 internationally and holds #3 in Germany.

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Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking: #20

The Financial Times European Business Schools ranking publishes a list based on all FT rankings in the respective year. The Business School of the University of Mannheim ranks 20^th in Europe in 2024.

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CHE Ranking for Business Studies in Germany: top results

The University of Mannheim Business School received excellent results in the CHE-Ranking, published in the magazine “ZEIT-Studienführer 2023/2024”. It is rated top class in 18 out of 20 categories.

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Top results for the Mannheim Master in Management

In the current CHE Master Ranking, the Mannheim Master in Management ranks among the leaders in all eight categories. Alongside two other German business master programs, it avchieves the highest possible number of top ratings.

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QS Business Masters Rankings, Management: #24 worldwide

QS Business Masters Ranking, Management, 2022: Mannheim holds #24 worldwide and is Germany's #3.

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Economist Masters in Management Ranking: #10 worldwide

According to the British business magazine The Economist and its Masters in Management ranking, the Mannheim Master in Management program is ranked #10 and thereby among the leading master’s programs in business administration worldwide.

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Research seminars

Area Accounting & Taxation

Accounting & Tax Seminar: Eva Labro (University of North...

Area Accounting & Taxation

Accounting & Tax Seminar: Jakob Miethe (LMU München)

Area Accounting & Taxation

Accounting & Tax Seminar: Annelies Renders (Norwegian...

Area Accounting & Taxation

Accounting & Tax Seminar: Joshua Lee (Brigham Young...

Area Accounting & Taxation

Accounting & Tax Seminar: Oliver Binz (ESMT Berlin)

Area Accounting & Taxation

Accounting & Tax: Levy Bradford (University of Chicago)

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Study programs

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Bachelor

Comprehensive basic program in business administration or economic and business education with an international orientation and interdisciplinary vision. Find out about the bachelor’s programs at one of Germany’s top-rated business schools.

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Master

If you have completed your bachelor's degree and are now looking for a master's program, which suits you best, you've come to the right place: The master's programs of the University of Mannheim Business School provide you with the education to plan a career as unique as you are.

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Doctorate

The Center for Doctoral Studies in Business offers a well-structured doctoral program. Become part of the internationally renowned and highly motivated research environment of the University of Mannheim Business School.

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MBA

The Mannheim Business School gGmbH combines all activities of the University of Mannheim concerned with further management education in MBA und Executive MBA programs as well as tailor-made training solutions for companies.

Areas & Chairs

In the center of the infographic is "Areas of the Business School". Around it are the other areas: Finance, Marketing & Sales, Accounting & Taxation, Economic & Business Education, Information Systems, Operationa Management and Management. next to the area names are icons.

The Business School is structured into seven areas, which cover almost all fields of research and teaching in business administration. Learn more about the areas and the corresponding chairs of our Business School.

Top Publications

A list of our recent publications in UT Dallas 24 and Top Five Economics Journals.

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Job Offers of the Business School

Find open positions at the Business School for student assistants, tutors, academic staff and professors.

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The Business School

Research and teaching at a top international level

News

Events of the Business School

Info Session Mannheim Master in Management

Info session on the Gap Year in Business Administration

Info Session Mannheim Master in Management

Info Session Mannheim Master in Management

Blog

QS Ranking “Business and Management Studies”: #1 in Germany

THE Ranking by Subject, Business and Economics: #3 in Germany

Wirtschaftswoche Research Ranking 2022

Global Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking: #29 worldwide

Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking: #20

CHE Ranking for Business Studies in Germany: top results

Top results for the Mannheim Master in Management

QS Business Masters Rankings, Management: #24 worldwide

Economist Masters in Management Ranking: #10 worldwide

Research seminars

Accounting & Tax Seminar: Eva Labro (University of North...

Accounting & Tax Seminar: Jakob Miethe (LMU München)

Accounting & Tax Seminar: Annelies Renders (Norwegian...

Accounting & Tax Seminar: Joshua Lee (Brigham Young...

Accounting & Tax Seminar: Oliver Binz (ESMT Berlin)

Accounting & Tax: Levy Bradford (University of Chicago)

Study programs

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Master

Doctorate

MBA

Areas & Chairs

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Job Offers of the Business School

Newsletter of the Business School

Video-portrait: Studying business administration in Mannheim

What makes studying Business Administration in Mannheim so special? This is what our students say.

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