Mannheim MBA Program Guide 2026

Yes, I was asked to submit a video presentation as well- I think almost everyone gets a request for ... Read More

Yes, I was asked to submit a video presentation as well- I think almost everyone gets a request for the video. Stick to the guidelines they've provided- keep it light and interesting and showcase something that hasn't been covered in your application or maybe not in as much detail as you would have liked to. In terms of the remaining interview experience (I think there is a debrief somewhere else on this forum and my experience was similar)- I submitted the application at the end of November and received the request for the video almost immediately. I submitted the video by the first week of November and post that received confirmation for the first interview with the admissions manager- right before Christmas. The interview was straightforward- going over the resume, experience, background- testing for leadership experience, international exposure- long term and short term goals, program fit, the why MBA question, etc. It lasted about 40-45 minutes and was quite conversational. Post this, I heard back from the admissions team only Jan 2nd week, due to vacations, etc, and the second interview was scheduled for about 8 days later. For this one, you are emailed a case study in advance. Instructions are provided in the email- they do not want you to prepare any material to present. The expectation is for you to get familiar with the case and be prepared to answer questions regarding what you have read/researched. The second interview is with someone from Career Development. The interview lasted about 45 minutes again. We spent the first half going over my background, career goals and the second half discussed the case- which was honestly, straightforward. Again, the interaction and experience was positive. I received confirmation of the selection in less than a week after the interview. Overall the process was smooth and the team was professional, very responsive, and friendly. I hope this helps! Read Less

There were two rounds of interviews - First round was generic and was more around why germany? Why ... Read More

There were two rounds of interviews - First round was generic and was more around why germany? Why Mannheim? Future goals (long term and short term) and how do they align with the current profile. Second round of interview was based on the case study shared after the first round. The e-mail mentioned not to prepare any detailed deck or write up for the interview so I refrained from doing the same. Both interviews lasted 30-35 minutes. Read Less