Master in MBS: ESSEC & MANNHEIM Executive MBA (Part-Time)

The tuition fee is 65,000 EUR total programme cost; the application deadline for the Oct 2026 intake is Sep 1, 2026.

This part-time Executive MBA includes a module with ESSEC's Asia-Pacific campus and is aimed at experienced professionals moving into senior leadership. The school's impact report for the class of 2020-2022 states that 95% of graduates held a senior leadership position, with an average salary increase of 73.5% three years after graduation and 65% of participants changing jobs. The curriculum draws on Mannheim's business faculty with electives tied to current management trends, combined with coaching and self-reflection for leadership development.

The University of Mannheim is located in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is widely recognized as the 'Harvard of Germany' for its top-ranked programs in business administration and economics, consistently placing at the top of national and international rankings. The university's main campus is uniquely situated in the Mannheim Palace, one of the largest Baroque palaces in Europe.

The university's academic strengths lie in its five schools: Business, Economics and Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, and Mathematics and Computer Science. It is particularly famous for its Mannheim Business School and its strong focus on empirical research and interdisciplinary collaboration, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a global network of partner institutions.

International students are drawn to Mannheim for its high-quality education, vibrant campus life, and excellent career prospects. The university provides extensive support services, including orientation programs and visa assistance, while its strong ties to the industry and its location in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region offer students numerous internship and employment opportunities.