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Mannheim Business School

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Umbrella organization for management education at the University of Mannheim

Mannheim Business School (MBS) is the umbrella organization for management education at the University of Mannheim. The school was established in 2005 following the faculty of business of the University of Mannheim decision to bundle their MBA programs and executive education offerings. Considered the best German and one of the leading European business schools by several national and international rankings, it is amongst the most selective business school in Europe, admitting only about 17% of applicants.2 It employed 110 people.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2005Founded1
  • HeadquartersMannheim, Germany1
  • Websitewww.mannheim-business-school.com
  • Legal formgemeinnützige GmbH1
  • Kind of organizationNonprofit organization1
  • LEI894500Q85RFYJ4YVSI103
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressL5,6, 68161 Mannheim, Germany3
  • Registered withLocal Court Mannheim, HRB 102623
Studien- und Konferenzzentrum der Mannheim Business School
Photo: Zuphilip, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons6

Mannheim Business School (MBS) is the umbrella organization for management education at the University of Mannheim. The school was established in 2005 following the faculty of business of the University of Mannheim decision to bundle their MBA programs and executive education offerings. Considered the best German and one of the leading European business schools by several national and international rankings, it is amongst the most selective business school in Europe, admitting only about 17% of applicants.2

The story

The school was founded in 2005 when the faculty of business of the University of Mannheim decided to bundle their MBA programs and their executive education offerings. Christian Homburg became first president of Mannheim Business School. Jens Wüstemann was appointed as the 2nd president of the school in November 2010.

From Wikipedia’s article on Mannheim Business School, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5

Products and brands

Non-degree offerings

Executive education and the digital learning platform complete the portfolio of the Mannheim Business School.

Executive education

Mannheim Business School offers customized programs which are tailored to the individual needs of an organization. Examples of current focus topics include Business Analytics, Innovation Development and Leadership 4.0.

Digital learning platform MBSx

MBSx makes it possible to study independent of time and place. The learning platform provides comprehensive Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) and courses on select management topics. Examples of current MOOCs cover Digital Talent Management, People Analytics and Evidence-Based Management.

Partnerships and cooperations

The association ‘Partner der Mannheimer Betriebswirtschaftslehre e.V.’ was founded by Mannheim Business School and the Business School of the University of Mannheim. It brings together the Mannheim faculty and executives of companies to form a network and interaction platform for a regular exchange of ideas between the academic and professional worlds.

From Wikipedia’s article on Mannheim Business School, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5

Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

  • University of Mannheim

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Timeline

  1. 2005Founded Founded1