Our teaching offer in Data Science at the University of Mannheim

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Lecture Series Data Science in Action

In the fall semester, the MCDS offers a lecture series on “Data Science in Action” together with the European University ENGAGE.EU. Renowned researchers from the University of Mannheim and its partner universities will provide insights into their data-based research. The speakers represent various disciplines, including business administration, computer science, economics and social sciences. The lecture series thus represents the relevance of data science in its entire breadth for science and society.  The lectures take place online via Zoom. 

Mannheim Master in Data Science

The Mannheim Master in Data Science (MMDS) master's program offered by the University of Mannheim equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to gain operational insight from large and complex datasets. The program is interdisciplinary and is run as a collaboration of University of Mannheim’s Data and Web Science Group, Institute of Business Informatics, Department of Sociology, Department of Political Science, and Institute of Mathematics.

Mannheim Master in Social Data Science

The Mannheim Master in Social Data Science is an interdisciplinary program of study that is unique in Germany. In courses in Sociology, Political Sciences, Business Informatics and Mathematics, students work on questions specifically from the field of Social Sciences.

Mannheim Master in Management Analytics & AI (Part-Time)

The Mannheim Master in Management Analytics & AI (Part-Time) is a program offered by the Mannheim Business School and provides young professionals with the knowledge and mindset for a successful career in business. Digital innovation, Big Data as well as Business and Management Analytics are crucial developments for the upcoming challenges in all business areas. The University of Mannheim’s focus on business, economics, and social and web sciences makes it possible to include courses focusing on business and management, analytics and methods as well as business informatics in the program, creating a unique degree program at one of Europe’s leading universities.

Management Analytics in Practice Certificate

This short program offered by the Mannheim Business School is designed for executives and professionals who want to learn how to transform their organization and master the change to a data-driven organization. As the technology for data analysis continues to advance, business leaders have to manage how an organization turns data into impact with the help of data science technologies and data science teams.

International Program in Survey and Data Science (IPSDS)

The International Program in Survey and Data Science (IPSDS) is a modular training program that allows you to tailor your curriculum to your personal and professional needs. You can attend courses from anywhere in the world because IPSDS is based on a flexible, web-based learning environment. IPSDS is jointly offered by the Mannheim Center for Data Science (University of Mannheim) and the Joint Program in Survey Methodology, a consortium of the University of Maryland, the University of Michigan, and Westat.

Graduate School

The Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS) at the University of Mannheim provides graduate training in empirical and quantitative methods as well as their application to business, economics, and the social sciences.