Mannheim Part-Time MBA

Mannheim

Contents

01 Welcome . . . . 3

02 Your Mannheim Advantage . . . . 4

03 Your Program . . . . 7

The Part-Time Concept . . . . 8

04 Your Challenge . . . . 11

Team Experience . . . . 12

Beyond Hard Skills – The Social Sustainability Project . . . . . 13

A Holistic Approach to Leadership . . . . 14

Personal Development . . . . 15

05 Your Community . . . .17

06 Application and Admission . . . .18

We are well aware of the fact that, due to their numerous com-mitments, working professionals require a management educa-tion program that fits around their careers. The Mannheim Part-Time MBA program is thus designed in a modular format that suits the busy schedules of future top executives. This gives par-ticipants the opportunity of receiving a unique, world-class man-agement education without interrupting their careers.

In order to ensure the practical relevance of the program, theo-ry and practice are closely intertwined. Working as a team is an essential element of the learning process, which is why a major part of your studies will consist of interactive learning in diverse teams. A comprehensive and continuous coaching will accompa-ny you throughout the program and enhance your personal de-velopment. This provides the ideal conditions to develop your personal skills and to decide what your next career move will be. As a ‘Mannheimer’ you will get to know participants from a wide

01 Welcome

range of personal and professional backgrounds and lay the foun-dation for a global network of like-minded professionals. More-over, you will also benefit from our extensive academic and cor-porate network. You will be able to enrich your understanding and gain invaluable insights into current business topics through a wide variety of networking events and discussions with experts from different industries.

To sum it up: We can offer you an unparalleled opportunity to turn your MBA program into a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Now it is up to you to take the next step! On behalf of Mannheim Business School, let me invite you to discover our Mannheim Part-Time MBA on the following pages. We look forward to wel-coming you personally in Mannheim.

Yours sincerely,

Professor Dr. Jens Wüstemann President

To find out more, go to:

www.mannheim-mba.com/part-time

02 Your Mannheim Advantage

Designed for high-achieving professionals who wish to pursue a world-class MBA without leaving their jobs, the Mannheim Part-Time MBA provides its participants with the skills and tools needed to succeed in today’s fast-paced economies.

The Part-Time MBA is a two-year modu-lar version of the well-established Mann-heim MBA, which is the best MBA program in the German-speaking world in all major rankings. Participants will learn from the best German business faculty, meet ambi-tious professionals from across the globe and benefit from a dyna mic environment, which makes for an unforgettable learning experience.

The program offers a profound general management education combining readi-ly applicable business know-how with an interactive, team-oriented approach to ed-ucation. The Social Sustainability Project and the Business Master Project are inte-gral elements of the program and allow participants to get hands-on experience by putting their newly acquired knowledge into practice.

In addition, participants gain internation-al experience through two residencies, taking place at one of our renowned part-ner business schools. Through numerous workshops, seminars and conferences dur-ing the program and beyond, participants will have the unique opportunity to expo-nentially expand their global network.

“ International, dynamic and with substance – as the world’s leading chem-ical company, these are characteristics that we require from our executives. Mannheim Business School fulfills exactly these requirements: It is inter-national thanks to highly-skilled participants from around the world and through the cooperation with top institutions in Europe, Asia and North America. It is dynamic through its teaching of cutting-edge management concepts and know-how in a highly practical context. It ensures substance due to the fact that it is part of the highly renowned University of Mannheim.”

Dr. Kurt Bock

Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, BASF SE

Dr. Kurt Bock is Chairman of the “Partner der Mannheimer Betriebs-wirtschaftslehre e.V.“, an association of renowned board members of global companies, which is dedicated to supporting management educa-tion at the University of Mannheim.

There is no better place in Germany to prepare yourself for a career in international top management than Mannheim. And there are many good reasons why:

Mannheim Business School: Dedicated to Excellence

High quality guaranteed: The only

German business school with inter-national triple accreditation.

World-class faculty: Internationally

r ecognized faculty members who are also dedicated and excellent teach-ers, each of whom has close relations to the business community.

In the heart of the German economy:

50% of Germany’s top 500 companies are located within 250 kilometers of Mannheim.

A successful and highly diverse com-munity: Participants have access to

both the network of the University of Mannheim and that of the Business School with several thousand out-standing personalities.

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A reputation for excellence: More than

100 years of experience in management education and the best German busi-ness school, consistently ranked # 1.

Rankings & Accreditations

Mannheim Business School is the only institution in the German speaking countries with triple accreditations from AACSB International, EQUIS and AMBA.

Among the World’s Best

Mannheim Business School is the only institution in the German speaking countries, which is listed in the top 20 of at least one of the major rankings worldwide – Bloomberg Businessweek, Finan-cial Times and The Economist – with its MBA, Executive MBA and Customized Programs.

Best German Business School

University of Mannheim is ranked # 1 for the 13th _{time in a row (May 2014) in the WirtschaftsWoche} ranking

# 1 in Research and Teaching

The two best German professors of business administration are members of the Mannheim faculty (Handelsblatt research ranking, 2012)

“ I was looking for a program that

would equip me with

state-of-the-art management knowledge

on a top international level. For

this reason, the Mannheim MBA

was the ideal choice and even

exceeded my expectations. The

program was definitely

challeng-ing but also very rewardchalleng-ing.”

Steffen Mayer

Mannheim MBA Class of 2011

Consultant Innovation Strategy

Siemens AG

03 Your Program

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■ World-class faculty: Outstanding professors from around the

world will share with you their theoretical expertise and prac-tical experience.

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■ Hands-on experiences: Conferences with renowned business

experts foster an understanding of current issues in the cor-porate world.

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■ Team approach: Working in teams is standard in the corporate

world – whether on an operational level or in top management positions. Therefore, whenever possible and practical, our par-ticipants are asked to develop solutions as a team.

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■ Intercultural perspectives: The Mannheim MBA program

strives to achieve cross-border understanding in practice, e.g. through case studies from global companies.

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■ Soft skills and leadership training: Soft skill courses and a

fo-cus on business challenges from a top-management perspec-tive are an integral part of the Mannheim MBA.

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■ Responsibility: It is our aim to educate responsible leaders,

which is why the Social Sustainability Project as well as cours-es in busincours-ess ethics are fundamental elements of the curric-ulum.

“ The Mannheim MBA has been an ongoing success story. We have established a truly international curriculum with the highest academic and professional standards. We challenge our partic-ipants to fully explore their potential and acquire competencies that help them to address and solve the complex business prob-lems of the present and the future.”

Professor Dr. Sabine Kuester Mannheim MBA Faculty Member A Unique Learning Experience

The Mannheim MBA offers far more than general management education: It presents two years filled with new impressions, chal-lenges and insights in an inspiring environment. A major part of your studies will consist of case-based and interactive learning in diverse teams. In addition, soft skill training, team building and group coaching sessions will accompany you throughout the pro-gram. These courses present the ideal conditions in which to de-velop your personal skills and to decide what your next career move will be.

In short, the Mannheim Part-Time MBA offers you a learning ex-perience that will prepare you for a top management career in a highly international setting.

The Part-Time Concept

In order to ensure a sound general management basis and to fa-miliarize participants with the latest management tools and con-cepts, there is a wide variety of courses, such as:

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■ Fundamentals of Financial Accounting ■ ■ Marketing Fundamentals ■ ■ Strategic Management ■ ■ Corporate Finance ■ ■ Managerial Accounting ■

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■ Organizational Behavior & Change Management ■

■ Operations Management

The three focus modules will give you the opportunity to deep-en your knowledge in the highly topical areas of

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■ Directing Business & Leading People (Strategy & Leadership):

e.g. Challenges of Managing the Global Corporation, Strategic Leadership

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■ Creating & Leading Markets (Innovation & Marketing): e.g.

Business Model Innovation, International Marketing

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■ Managing Financial Impacts & Challenges (Finance): e.g.

Com-pany Valuation, International Mergers and Acquisitions

In addition to the days of attendance, participants need to plan extra time for individual study and project work. Each class and project will require some preparation as well as follow-up time which varies in accordance with complexity of the topic and in-dividual effort necessary.

Core Courses* – Acquiring Foundational Skills Focus Modules* – Deepening Your Knowledge

Individual Study

Introductory

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Project

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Module 2

International

Residency 1

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Social Sustainability Project (SSP)

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The 24-months study program consists of

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■ 13 modules (2–3 courses each) ■

■ appr. 80 days of attendance (5–9 days appr. every 2nd month) ■

■ Included work days: 10–30 per calendar year (appr. 10/30/20)

*Our exact course offer and module distribution and composition might vary depending on the academic calendar. 8

International Residencies – Broadening Your Horizon

The Part-Time MBA program includes two residencies at re-nowned business schools in dynamic business hubs, e. g. in North America or Asia. Each residency comprises one course from the mandatory curriculum. In addition, you will be exposed to the corporate world of the respective area, e. g. through guest speak-ers or company visits. This allows you to encounter a broad va-riety of business styles and practices first-hand. Furthermore, you will get to experience the cultural richness of the respective area through cultural activities and social events.**

Business Master Project (BMP) – Applying the Knowledge

The Business Master Project is a key element of the Part-Time MBA program. Together with your team, you will have the op-portunity to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired through-out the program to a real business project. You can either come up with a business plan to bring into life a business idea or de-velop a strategic plan for a current company issue (company con-sulting project).

To support you and your team in this process, there is a Project Module with courses and workshops on subjects such as project management, business plan writing or leading teams.

Social Sustainability Project (SSP) – Making a Difference

During the first year of the program, your entire class will work on the so-called Social Sustainability Project. The project should make a positive contribution to society. It is, however, up to each class to define the scope as well as the organizational structure of the respective project. As the project is also meant to strength-en the class spirit, it is designed as a concerted group effort, with all class members involved both in the initial decision making as well as the actual implementation. The accompanying Project Module facilitates the endeavor.

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**Destinations and topics are subject to change.

“ For me, one of the most valuable

aspects of the Mannheim MBA

program was to become part of

a group of highly ambitious peers

with diverse cultural and

profes-sional backgrounds. This was a

source of inspiration and new

ideas for all of us, and I am sure

we will benefit from this

experi-ence throughout our

profession-al lives.”

Kimia Meshkinyar

Mannheim MBA Class of 2012

Product Marketing Manager

04 Your Challenge

Diversity as Our Paradigm

Previous Education engineering 35% Other 12% business 35% information systems 10% economics 8% Origin europe 40% africa 5% north america 15% asia-pacific 28% latin america 12% Mannheim MBA participants represent the core values of the MBA program with regard to diversity of work experience, geographical background and a broad range of educational experience. The statistics for an average Mannheim MBA class give you an impression of the community you will join.

32% 68%

Gender

Average Age 29 years

Average Work Experience 5 years

As a participant of the Mannheim MBA, you will face a series of extraordinary challenges. You will become a part of an elite group of high-achievers from across the globe and you will find that being surrounded by peers with im-pressive goals and ambitions is extremely inspiring. Mannheim MBA participants have already graduated in a range of fields with exceptional results, and are bright and ambitious professionals from all walks of life. On av-erage, they have gathered several years of professional work experience since obtaining their first academic de-gree. Our participants are, without exception, commit-ted, focused, dedicated and talented. While knowing how to lead, they are also great team players.

Our Multi-Competence Team Concept

One essential element of the MBA program is the team experience. Therefore, the Multi-Competence Team (MCT) concept is applied in all Mannheim Business School pro-grams. As the concept hinges on two basic tenets for an ideal learning experience – diversity and continuity – participants of the Mannheim Part-Time MBA are as-signed to heterogeneous teams at the beginning of the second program year. The Multi-Competence Teams will work together on different course assignments as well as the Business Master Project. This forms a major part of the learning process, as project management, intercultur-al competence and leadership skills are of utmost impor-tance to successfully complete the joint project. Your MBA is a time of self-exploration – and your MCT will help you make the most of this opportunity!

Develop New Perspectives

At its core, the Mannheim experience is built around an intense team experience. There are countless opportuni-ties to get involved in student-led activiopportuni-ties outside the classroom, such as sports activities, language courses, trips to museums and exhibitions as well as student clubs and social events like karaoke nights, wine-tasting or stu-dent parties. They are a chance to have fun, relax and make friends for life. As our alumni agree: The MBA pro-gram is a bonding experience enabling you to build a close-knit network of friendships that last a lifetime.

Team Experience

We believe that it is of utmost importance for you to be able to apply the knowledge you gain in the classroom to real business issues. During the second year of the Part-Time MBA program, you will put into practice ev-erything you have learned in class for the Business Mas-ter Project: Together with your Multi-Competence Team you will act as consultants for an international company or develop your own business plan. Here you will have the chance to learn how to make decisions in the face of complex data and tight deadlines – and defend your choices among your fellow participants.

This in-depth case-method learning puts you in the role of the decision maker and will give you the confidence to embark on a truly international business career.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

One key element of the Mannheim MBA is the Business Master Project, during which participants either work on a company consulting project or come up with a busi-ness plan. With ‘SPOTTED’, a concept making use of so-cial media to increase the efficiency of networking at professional events, four students of the Mannheim MBA Class of 2012, Alistair Bruce, Moritz Hertler, Stefan Re-uter and Christian Uhrich, even managed to take home first prize in the “European Business Plan of the Year” competition at London Business School.

Company Project

adidas AG proposal for adidas strategic marketing procurement _{On agency} A.T. Kearney GmbH best practices in m&a project management from seller‘s per-_spective BASF Se Group Forming trends in the car repair market in europe

BMW AG sourcing strategy regarding it support for european _markets BOSCH AG efficiency Gains in tt sales Organization

Continental AG continental tires and the Development of a structured price corridor for the Volkswagen care Dealership tire business

Daimler AG engine production network evaluation

Deutsche Bank AG building technologies in emerging markets

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Druckmaschinen AG strategies for the implementation of a segment Oriented solu-tions approach

Heraeus Holding GmbH systematic approach to identify new technologies/start-up _companies

Johnson & Johnson, OCD corporate social responsibility at Ortho clinical Diagnostics: a partnership concept to increase blood Donation Willingness in Germany

Korn/Ferry International

GmbH the success of central european Family-Owned companies: a management philosophy in a Globalized World?

Roche Diagnostics GmbH analysis and evaluation of potential Future DevelopmentsWithin the German in Vitro Diagnostics market for roche Diagnostics

SAP service procedures behind sap enterprise support for small _{and midsized enterprises} Siemens AG Development of a siemens market strategy

Examples of Company Consulting Projects

Social Responsibility at the Core

Doing your MBA at Mannheim Business School involves far more than taking classes in Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance or Supply Chain Management. Business ethics and social respon-sibility have always been core elements of our school’s educa-tional concept. That is why the Social Sustainability Project is an integral and mandatory part of the Mannheim MBA curriculum.

Innovative Projects

The project should make a positive contribution to society on some level. However, it is up to each class to define the scope of the project, as it may pursue any number of goals: educational, promotional, humanitarian or social. The Social Sustainability Project puts your management abilities to the test and allows you to make a difference in the community. Past projects range from art workshops for children treated at University Hospital Mann-heim over introductory internet classes for senior citizens to a charity concert.

Beyond Hard Skills – The Social

Sustainability Project

“ We entered a strategic cooperation with Mannheim Business School as we are convinced that it offers management education at the highest international level. The part-time option of the Mannheim MBA exactly meets current market requirements by allowing am-bitious young professionals to acquire the skills and tools neces-sary for a leading position and apply them in their organization from day one.”

Hubertus Graf Douglas Managing Director

Korn/Ferry International, Germany

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Throughout the MBA program, there will be courses and workshops to support your individual development, such as:

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We offer a variety of professional and personal development op-portunities such as team building activities and coaching sessions.

The 24 months of the Mannheim Part-Time MBA pro-gram present the ideal opportunity to foster your per-sonal development and hone your leadership skills. The following three elements will help you to reflect on your skill set and leadership style on your way to becoming a more efficient leader. The Development Compass will support you to create a personal action plan for ongoing development throughout the pro-gram and beyond.

Developing Your Soft Skills

The core courses of the Mannheim MBA are comple-mented by additional managerial soft skill trainings and seminars. These courses support you to develop and enhance key managerial skills to prepare you for the multitude of challenges arising in today’s business world.

Be a Team Player

Team coaching sessions and joint projects with your classmates and your MCT, such as the Business Mas-ter and the Social Sustainability Project, will enhance your interpersonal skills in diverse settings. They will give you the opportunity for self-reflection and broaden your horizon through your joint learning ex-perience.

Expand Your Network

Throughout the program and beyond, we offer a wide variety of events and conferences during which you will gain invaluable insights and have the opportuni-ty to expand your network. One of them is the Mannheim Business Forum, a series of high-caliber events which serves as a platform for information ex-change and networking. As high-profile speakers from business, society and culture share their knowledge and expertise, you will gain access to current busi-ness issues and experts’ views on current issues be-yond the curriculum.

Personal

Development

Till Alexander Schneider

European MBA, Class of 2007, Trumpf Laser- und Systemtechnik GmbH

Head of Laser Product Management

“ What impressed me the most about the MBS

experi-ence was to become a part of a diverse group of

high-achievers. That is why I strive to be an active part of

the alumni network and continue to keep in touch with

the school and current Mannheim MBA students.”

05 Your Community

Our Network of Excellence

Companies

Our corporate network offers countless possi-bilities of receiving practical business insights and impulses . Lectures by industry experts, company visits and conferences allow you to experience the workings and strategies of ma-jor multinational companies first-hand .

Alumni

‘Mannheimers‘ are not just fellow par-ticipants: You will profit from their friendship and business know-how your whole life .

Location

Mannheim is located in the center of a thriving economic region: 50% of Germany’s top 500 companies are located within a ra-dius of about 250 kilometers

Partner Business Schools

Prestigious partner business schools around the world offer the chance of sharpening your profile and broadening your horizon .

Faculty

Our faculty members are without exception recognized experts in their field and respected throughout the world, both for their academic and their teaching excellence . They are complemented by a carefully selected adjunct faculty from other renowned institutions and the corpo-rate world .

Participants

The intensive cooperation with partic-ipants from diverse cultural and profes-sional backgrounds opens up new ways of thinking and promotes the under-standing of different perspectives . Mannheim

Business School

In today’s competitive business world, a global network constitutes a real and tangible asset. For this reason, the Mannheim MBA pro-gram offers abundant opportunities to expand your personal and professional network. One of the most exciting aspects of your MBA experience is to become part of an inspiring community. While you begin to build your network in class, extracurricular activities will help you to get to know fellow participants better. A lot of the MBS events are open to students and alumni of all programs as occasions for socializing and building lasting relationships.

‘Mannheimers’ are more than just fellow graduates; they are col-leagues for life. To ensure a life-long learning experience for our alumni, we offer events and conferences throughout the year, in-cluding the Mannheim Business Forum and the Sino-German Business Insights, roundtables and fireside chats as well as a monthly get-together with alumni and participants of all pro-grams. In addition, the annual Alumni Homecoming serves to maintain the Mannheim spirit and to foster interaction among MBS graduates.

Admissions Process

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■ We strongly encourage you to visit one of our

infor-mation sessions before applying to the program

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■ Fill out the Mannheim Part-Time MBA Application

Form as well as the Reference Form and send it to-gether with the required documents to Mannheim Business School

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■ The Admissions Committee will take a holistic view

at your application and conduct a personal or web-based interview with you

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■ An admissions decision will be made based on the

evaluation of your application package and the selection interview within two weeks

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■ Receipt of the admission notification and contract ■

■ Signature and return of admission contract to

Mannheim Business School

1 Information Session (recommended)

2 Application

3 Selection Interview

4 Final Decision/Admission

Every year, Mannheim Business School attracts ambitious indi-viduals from all over the world. Join their ranks and profit from a dynamic environment which makes for an intercultural learn-ing experience.

If you meet the admissions criteria, we gladly invite you to ap-ply for the Mannheim Part-Time MBA. We provide a personalized admissions process and encourage you to interact with the Ad-missions team during the application process.

Find out More

Deciding to pursue an MBA requires serious commitment. In order to assist you, we can offer you many opportunities to learn more about the program and Mannheim Business School:

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■ Meet us at MBA fairs or visit our Open Days/

Information Sessions

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■ Set up an appointment for a personal

orientation counseling

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■ Contact us by phone or e-mail ■

■ Meet our participants and alumni

www.mannheim-mba.com/part-time

06 Application and Admission

Key Facts at a Glance

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■ Two-year study program (modular format) ■

■ Fully taught in English ■

■ Program start in September ■

■ Tuition Fee: € 39,500

Our Ideal Candidate at a Glance

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■ First academic degree ■

■ At least 3 years of postgraduate working experience ■

■ Leadership potential ■

■ Internationality ■

■ Intellectual ability and fluency in English (GMAT and TOEFL or IELTS)

If you fulfill all of these qualifications, we invite you to apply for the Mannheim MBA program and find out whether you are a potential ‘Mannheimer’.

Tuition Fee

The total course fee for the 24-month study program is € 39,500. The fee includes tuition, course material and access to the school and online libraries as well as accommodation during the two in-ternational residencies. The fee does not include transportation and living costs.

You will have full access to our IT infrastructure, including WLAN and our intranet, as well as to all additional university services, including the library and its databases, the gymnasium, the cafeteria and student clubs. In addition, your tuition fee will cover coffee breaks, snack food, extracurricular programs and trips.

The application fee for the Mannheim Part-Time MBA is € 50.

Application Deadlines

As we operate on a rolling admissions process, you can submit an application at any time after your preliminary check with Ad-missions. In order to secure a place at Mannheim Business School, we strongly encourage you to apply as early as possible. The final application deadline is July 31.

If you apply by Your tuition fee will be reduced by

January 31 € 3,000

May 31 € 2,000

Contact

Mannheim Business School gGmbH L 5, 6 68131 Mannheim Phone: +49 (0)621 181 3724 Fax: +49 (0)621 181 1278 E-mail: [email protected] www.mannheim-mba.com/part-time