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MASTER INTRODUCTION SESSION 2020
Mannheim Master in Management
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Welcome to the University of Mannheim!
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Agenda
Introduction Speech by the Dean Prof. Dr. Becker
Introduction by Program Manager Julia Dreisbach
How We can help You and Vice Versa
Q&A
International Opportunities
Living in Mannheim
Organizational Matters
Designing an Individualized Study Plan
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Program Management
Julia [email protected]
Fall semester = digital semester: all relevant material will be made availableonline, physical presence is not compulsoryAdditional on-site events organized by student committee or Business School throughout the semester
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Agenda
Introduction Speech by the Dean Prof. Dr. Becker
Introduction by Program Manager Julia Dreisbach
How We can help You and Vice Versa
Q&A
International Opportunities
Living in Mannheim
Organizational Matters
Designing an Individualized Study Plan
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Fachschaft BWL – Who We Are
Photo credits: Michelle Holzmüller
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Fachschaft BWL – Who We Are
Robert Dehghan Alicia Minnerup
Representatives of Master students at the Fachschaft BWL
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How We Represent You
Your Student Committee here at the School of Business Administration (in German: Fachschaft BWL)
Improve study conditions Monitor study satisfaction through surveys Represent students’ interests on the Business School level Help students with their problems and needs Ensure a close collaboration with the Dean’s Office
GO
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Photo credits: Michelle Holzmüller
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Agenda
Introduction Speech by the Dean Prof. Dr. Becker
Introduction by Program Manager Julia Dreisbach
How We can help You and Vice Versa
Q&A
International Opportunities
Living in Mannheim
Organizational Matters
Designing an Individualized Study Plan
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Student Organizations
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Great opportunity to meet new people
Different fields of activity Student representation Symposiums, panel discussions,
company presentations, workshops
Social projects
Complete list of student organizations
• Online Information Market on September, 22
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Studium Generale
Courses offered in different fields e.g. languages, IT, soft skills
Studium Generale
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Always stay informed by the Master Newsletter!
Master Newsletter
Published bi-weekly via e-Mail by the Dean’s office
Important news regarding study program, university, career opportunities and student life in Mannheim
Internship and workshop offers from corporate partners, student jobs at the business faculty
Sign up using this link!
FSBWL Facebook Group for your class
Join via QR code or this link
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In Need Of Some Extra Cash?
Apply for a job as a STUDENT ASSISTANT
Check websites of Chairs or this page Check our Master Newsletter (sign up here) Follow University of Mannheim, Business
School on Facebook
Apply for a job as a WORKING STUDENT
Check company’s websites Use the job board of the
University’s career network Visit Career Fair (April), attend
career events
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RUMS email forwarding
1) Log in to your webmail account: https://students.webmail.uni-mannheim.de/login.php
2) Select: Mail > Filters > Forward
Have a look at our video tutorials
You Didn’t Get The Memo?
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Agenda
Introduction Speech by the Dean Prof. Dr. Becker
Introduction by Program Manager Julia Dreisbach
How We can help You and Vice Versa
Q&A
International Opportunities
Living in Mannheim
Organizational Matters
Designing an Individualized Study Plan
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General Schedule
Regular duration of study: 4 semesters
Thesis has to be completed and all 120 credit points have to be collected by the end of the 7th semester
Max. two leaves of absence for e.g. internships (“Urlaubssemester”) First semester is not granted for a leave of absence
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Semester Dates
Fall semester 2020 lecture period: September 28th – December 6th
Examinations: December 10th – 23rd
Spring semester 2021 lecture period: March 1st – June 18th
Registration period for exams of MMM modules:(including MMM core courses as well as all ACC, TAX, FIN, MAN, MKT, OPM and IS exams): mid-end of October
All exams in electives can be registered in the general registration period: tbd.
Aug Sep Oct Nov MarJan Apr May June JulyDec Feb
break lecture lecturesbreak breaklectures
Examregistration
Re-sit exams
Easter breakExams Exams
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Course registration
Course catalog
Timetable
Exam registration
(Independent of course registration)
Transcript of records
Direct link to e-learning groups
PORTAL² (2)
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PORTAL² (4): Course Types
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Most courses are not capacity restricted and can be chosen via Portal2 Seats for classes with obligatory registration will be distributed centrally by the
Dean’s Office Course list (still subject to change): ACC520, FIN541, FIN542, MAN635, MAN656,
MAN657, MKT580, MKT623, OPM544, ISS514, IS602 Here you must select the course and wait until confirmation – you will not be
accepted for the course directly but will see the status “angemeldet” instead of “zugelassen”
Registration is open from September 14th to September 27th. Final allocation will be released September 28th.
After the allocation you have 1 week to drop the course. The free spots are then allocated according to the waiting list.
QUESTIONS? Please contact Mrs. Dreisbach ([email protected])
PORTAL² (5): Obligatory Course Registration
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ILIAS – Academic Content
https://ilias.uni-mannheim.de/
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Agenda
Introduction Speech by the Dean Prof. Dr. Becker
Introduction by Program Manager Julia Dreisbach
How We can help You and Vice Versa
Q&A
International Opportunities
Living in Mannheim
Organizational Matters
Designing an Individualized Study Plan
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No change of track possible!!
Courses held in German or in English can be attended
Possibility to complete whole program in English
German-English Track Only classes held in
English (you are not allowed to attend classes held in German!)
English Track
German/English vs. English Track
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Study Plan
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2468
Methods and Key QualificationsDecision Analysis; CSR; Applied Econometrics or Empirical Methods
Business EconomicsBusiness Economics I+II
Business AdministrationAccounting, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Operations Management
Optional Electivee.g. Psychology, Politics (only one elective can be selected)
Master Thesis
16 ECTSCore
Courses
12 ECTSCore
Courses
44-68 ECTSFlexible Course Choice
0-24 ECTSOptional Courses
24 ECTS
Flexible Course Choice Master
Thesis
CoreCourses
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Core Courses
Business Economics (12 ECTS)
Business Economics I Fall semester
Business Economics II Spring semester
Methods & Key Qualifications (16 ECTS)
CSR Both semesters
Decision Analysis Both semesters
Empirical Methods Both semesters
OR Applied Econometrics Fall semester
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Website with further information
OperationsManagement
16 Courses
Management
29 Courses
Information Systems
15 Courses
Banking, Finance & Insurance
18 Courses
Marketing & Sales
17 Courses
Accounting & Taxation
26 CoursesAREAS
∑ 121 Courses1
1) As of July 2019, only5xx and 6xx level
Overview: Areas and Chairs
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Module Levels
• Basic knowledge of particular fields of business administration is required
• E.g. ACC 530 Group Accounting5xx classes
• These classes often require the completion of certain 500 courses
• E.g. ACC 626 Transaction Accounting6xx classes
• Required seminars for the completion of the Master thesis in a particular area or chair
• E.g. ACC 7xx Seminar7xx classes
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The module catalog:
• includes all offered courses (including electives, seminar thesis and Master thesis)
• information regarding course content, form of assessment prerequisites, obligatory registration, which semester, language, etc.
Current Module Catalog
Module Catalog
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Electives
You can choose one elective! Register via e-mail to the study office (Studienbüro BWL).
Anglistics Asian Studies
Germanistic
Romanistic
HistoryPolitical Science
Philosophy
EconomicsBusiness
Law
Business Education
Psychology
Sociology
Mathematics
Computer Science
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Recommended Procedure
Pick interesting courses via the module catalog
Get more information at the Chair‘s website and
under ”Details“ at Portal2
Get information about when and how the course takes place
and register, if necessary, via the Portal2 or following the chair‘s
procedure
Have a look at the courses in the first week
(in case no pre-registration is required)
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Agenda
Introduction Speech by the Dean Prof. Dr. Becker
Introduction by Program Manager Julia Dreisbach
How We can help You and Vice Versa
Q&A
International Opportunities
Living in Mannheim
Organizational Matters
Designing an Individualized Study Plan
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Study abroad
Double DegreeApplication Deadline:
tbd
Exchange ProgramApplication Deadline:
tbd
Freemover
Going Abroad
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Double Degree Programs
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Contact and further info:
Katharina Dröghoff (Double Degree Manager)e-mail: [email protected]://www.bwl.uni-mannheim.de/en/international/mmm/
Cathrin Rieger (Master Exchange Manager)e-mail: [email protected]://www.bwl.uni-mannheim.de/en/international/outgoings/mmm/
Double Degree Programs: Info sessions in mid-September; please check the website below for details
Regular Exchange Programs (1 semester):Thursday September 17th:
1 pm to 2 pm CEST | for international students (in English)5 pm to 6 pm CEST for German nationals (in German)
All sessions will take place in Zoom; the links will be made available about 5 days before eachsession on the website for first year students, so please make sure to checkhttps://www.bwl.uni-mannheim.de/en/programs/first-year-students/mmm-first-year-students/
Info Sessions on Study Abroad Options
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Agenda
Introduction Speech by the Dean Prof. Dr. Becker
Introduction by Program Manager Julia Dreisbach
How We can help You and Vice Versa
Q&A
International Opportunities
Living in Mannheim
Organizational Matters
Designing an Individualized Study Plan
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Next Steps
Join the Facebook group
Register for the Introduction week
Welcome Session: Sunday, September 27, afternoon
Area Market: Monday, September 28, 8-10 am
Campus Tour & Castle Tour: tbd
City Rallye: Friday, October 2, afternoon
And some other fun surprise events!!!
Save the dates:
Beginning of lecture period: Monday, September 28th
Registration for courses: September 14th to September 27th
Info Session Regular Exchange Programs: September 17th
Welcome in Mannheim
Please keep the virus out of Mannheim
Welcome Session Sunday (27.09.)
Area Market Monday (28.09.)
Campus & Castle Tour Tuesday/Wednesday (29/30.09.)
Online Schneckenhof presented by FSBWL Thursday (01.10.)
City Rallye Friday, (02.10.)
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Need Assistance?
HomepageMannheim Master in Management
Dean‘s office BWL: general questionsJulia [email protected] of the Business School
Subscribe to: https://www.bwl.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/newsletter/
Fachschaft BWLMaster [email protected]
Robert Dehghan Alicia Minnerup
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JOIN US FOR THE WELCOME SESSION (IN MANNHEIM)ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
IN A3, 001!
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Thank you for your attention. We wish you a great remaining semester break and are excited
to see you all in September!