Gmatfocus123*
Hi all, could you please tell how good the reputation of Mannheim's full time MBA is? what are job prospects with A2/B1 level German? what are chances of getting job in UK/US / international mobility after MBA from Mannheim? Really need help!
Thanks in advance.
Hi All,
This is a great question. I work in Germany for over a decade or so and hence I thoguht of sharing my experience.
Bottomline:
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Learn German to atleast B2 level / as fast as you can — it’s a game-changer. many will disagree and will give you some other point of view, but it's my honest opinion
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Network aggressively during MBA — Mannheim has great corporate ties in Germany.
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Intern or do a company project in an English-speaking role during the program where the compnay is supportive with your language and culture journey
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targeting EU-wide job markets, not just Germany.
[*]If your heart is set on UK/US, try to
leverage Mannheim’s alumni and go via
multinational companies with global mobility options.
Details:
Reputation: Mannheim is often ranked
#1 in Germany for its MBA program by
Financial Times,
QS, and
The Economist. It also has
Triple Accreditation: AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA — which only top-tier business schools have.
Smaller class size (~50-60 students): More personalized but that also means alumni network scale globally needs to be searched more thorughly
Language: Regarding your query related to German, A2/B1 limits options, but international/tech/consulting firms can still hire you if you bring other strengths (quant skills, international experience, industry expertise)
Regional shift:
UK ===>
Needs focussed approach and more rigour but doable if you bring extra value
US ===>
You need to have a a strong network or visa
Rest of EU ===>
More open, especially for tech/consulting
Bet regards,
Saky