Turning talent into impact – these are more than empty words for us, because we want our students to make full use of their talents and also support them outside of the regular study program. The Honors Program, newly introduced for the fall/
The most important goals of the Honors Program: To support tomorrow's leaders today and to lay the foundations for responsible actions of tomorrow.
We all want to advance our society sustainably. The Honors Program offers participants a framework to deal with their own weaknesses, but above all with their personal strengths. What contribution am I making to society? How can I put my talents to good use? The Honors Program is designed to answer these questions – through exchanges with decision-makers who already bear special responsibility in different functions. Through creative impulses, meetings with personalities from the economy and a expert support from our professors, everyone can expand their horizon. The learnings are put directly into practice through a social project within the Honors Program.
All information at a glance
What is the Honors Program?
The Honors Program is an offer for particularly high-performing students of the Bachelor of Business Administration and Mannheim Master in Management courses. It offers selected students the opportunity to take part in additional courses for further personality development and leadership skills. The focus is on networking with other participants as well as getting in touch with decision-makers from the business world. The program also conveys creative and artistic impulses. The aim of the program is to teach tomorrow's managers skills that will enable them to contribute their strengths responsibly.
Why should I take part in the Honors Program?
What is my responsibility in society? How can I benefit society with my talents? The Honors Program supports outstanding students in finding their purpose after their studies. The focus is on the networking – beyond the course of study. Students receive a certificate and an online badge upon completion of the Honors Program, which can be used, on their personal LinkedIn profile.
Who can apply?
The possibility to apply exists only after prior invitation by the Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration. The invitation is sent exclusively to the best 10% of students of the two study programs Bachelor of Business Administration and Mannheim Master in Management. The invitation will only be sent to students in their second semester, as the program starts for all participants in the 3rd semester. Admission requirements are also 51 ECTS achieved at the end of the 2nd semester (Attention: only the regular examination dates can be considered in the 2nd semester).
How can I apply?
An application for the Honors Program can only be made after prior invitation. The dean's invitation is sent electronically to the eligible students of both courses by the beginning of August at the latest. After an electronic invitation for application by the dean of the faculty, interested students must apply for the program independently.
The application period ends on August 15 of each year. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered in the selection.
Which criteria are taken into account in the application?
How is the program structured?
The Honors Program extends over two semesters and is designed individually each year. For the students, the program takes place alongside their studies during the 3rd and 4th semester.
It includes the following modules:
Honors Lectures three 90-minute sessions per semester Meet the CxO Excursions two full-day sessions per semester Honors Workshops on Creativity two full-day sessions per semester Honors Social Project during the second Honors Program semester At the end of the second Honors Program semester, a capstone event will take place, during which the certificates of participation will be presented.
Crises and uncertainties arise everywhere. The Honors Program at the University Mannheim aims to help tomorrow’s leaders develop skills to successfully face those challenges. By meeting today’s business leaders, by engaging with artists, and by executing our own social project, we go beyond traditional boundaries of a business curriculum to foster the kind of creative and responsible leadership our economy and our society needs.
