Summer School & Study Trips

Broaden your horizon during our summer school or during a customzied study trip

Join a summer school at a top-ranked business school in Germany and enjoy our high-class business and management education. Meet people from all over the world and increase your professional network through discussions with experienced practitioners. Our school is one of the most renowned and internationally-oriented business schools in Europe. We consistently hold top positions in national and international rankings and are amongst the few German institutions to hold all three major international accreditatios in business and management: AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA. We offer study programs from undergraduate to doctoral level.

Besides our regular Summer School, we are happy to put together a short program specifically customized to the participants’ needs and preferences. Teaching in English is a given and welcoming international visiting students is one of our greatest pleasures.

I highly recommend the Summer School. The balance between lecture time and leisure time is perfect. The company visits as well as the cultural activities are an amazing experience. Studying in the unique environment of a palace is a golden opportunity, I would highly endorse.

Helena Callens, student at KU Leuven / Photo: Business School

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Such an intoxicating, enjoyable, and well-structured program. The experience brought together cultures from all corners of the world in delivering a memorable, yet high-quality learning environment.

James Smith, student at Umeå University / Photo: Business School

I have gained so many insights into German business, made life-long friendships and been inspired for my future career – all in just three weeks. This summer school program is a must for any student considering a future career in Europe!

Emma Logan, student at Queensland University of Technology / Photo: Business School

Campus, Companies, Culture

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Program Overview

Our Summer School traditionally rests on three pillars: campus, companies, and culture. Enjoy world-class education in our renowned business school, gain corporate insights when visiting the headquarters of successful companies in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, and broaden your cultural knowledge by visiting world-famous sights.

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Campus

Discover what studying at Germany’s leading business school is all about. Mannheim Business School is considered to be one of the leading institutions of its kind in Europe and is continuously ranked as Germany’s #1. Furthermore, we are the first German institution to be accredited by AACSB, EFMD and AMBA, the leading associations of business education institutions worldwide.

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Companies

The MBS Summer School takes you directly into the heart of Germany’s business world by integrating visits to a diverse array of companies that are thematically matched to the specific module topic. With more than 50% of Germany’s top 500 companies – such as BASF, Daimler, Lufthansa and SAP – based within a 150-kilometer radius of Mannheim, our region is one of the most important economic centers in the European market and serves as an ideal location for your international mobility experience.

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Culture

During the guided cultural activities and excursions integrated into each module, you will have the chance to immerse yourself in the rich heritage and vibrant culture of Germany! From guided tours to hands-on experiences with local traditions, the MBS Summer School offers a unique opportunity to explore the heart of Europe. Whether you're tasting regional specialties or discovering hidden gems, you’ll enrich your global perspective and gain a deeper appreciation for the diversity and charm that define German culture.

Our Summer School at a glance

Application: from December 2026 until 30 April 2027
Time of program: 28 June to 16 July 2027 (dates subject to change)
Target group: graduate and advanced undergraduate business students
Number of participants: max. 30 students per module
Structure: three modules taking place one after another (can also be attended individually)
Form of assessment: active class participation, in-class examination
Credits: 3 ECTS per module
Language: English

More information about the Summer School Program

Modules in our Summer School 2027

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Doing Business in Germany

Module 1

28 June – 2 July 2027

Lecturers: tba

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Artificial Intelligence in Business

Module 2

5 – 9 July 2027

Lecturers: tba

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Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Module 3

12 – 16 July 2027

Lecturers: tba