University of Mannheim to Launch Two New Master’s Programs in Business Administration in Fall 2026

Press release from 16 October 2025
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These programs are designed for highly qualified bachelor’s graduates seeking top-level, specialized management education with excellent career prospects.

“With these new master’s programs, we are purposefully expanding our portfolio to include two areas of critical importance for the future,” says Joachim Lutz, Dean and President of Mannheim Business School. “Finance and Supply Chain Management are at the heart of global transformation processes – and Mannheim provides the academic excellence needed to prepare students for leadership roles in these fields.”

Mannheim Master in Finance, Accounting & Taxation (MMFACT) 
The Mannheim Master in Finance, Accounting & Taxation equips students with expertise in the essential practices that drive the financial world—from financial management and reporting to taxation—enhanced by a strong focus on data analytics. The program provides students with solid analytical and quantitative skills, combining academic excellence with practical relevance through case studies, research projects, and close collaboration with corporate partners. 

Graduates will be well-prepared for successful careers in corporate finance departments, banks, and consulting firms, as well as for academic careers, tax advisory, or auditing.

“Our graduates will not only understand financial strategies – they will shape them,” emphasizes Professor Philipp Dörrenberg, Academic Director of the MMFACT program. “The program combines the best of theory, data proficiency, and an international perspective.”

Mannheim Master in Operations & Supply Chain Management (MMOSCM) 
Launched in parallel, the Mannheim Master in Operations & Supply Chain Management addresses the growing importance of efficient and sustainable value chains. The program equips students with the skills to strategically design and manage complex production and logistics processes, and to understand how operational capabilities can be transformed into sustainable competitive advantages.

The MMOSCM program delivers in-depth methodological expertise in the areas of operations research, process optimization, and quantitative decision analysis. Students can tailor their profile to their individual career goals – for example, focusing on topics such as sustainability or digital transformation – with a strong emphasis on modeling complex problems and applying analytical methods to strategic decision-making. 

“The MMOSCM program empowers students to understand value chains from a holistic perspective and to design them in a resilient way,” says Professor Raik Stolletz, Academic Director of the MMOSCM program. “In a world of growing complexity, end-to-end process thinking is becoming a key competency.”

Shared Structure and International Focus 
Both programs are consecutive full-time master’s programs, lasting four semesters and leading to a Master of Science (MSc) degree. They are fully taught in English and have a strong international orientation. Applications are accepted from 1 April to 15 May 2026 and are open to graduates from programs in Business Administration or related disciplines with solid quantitative foundations. Combining research excellence with practical relevance, these programs offer outstanding career prospects in business, consulting, and academia. With the introduction of the MMFACT and MMOSCM programs, Mannheim Business School further strengthens its position as one of Europe’s leading institutions in the field.

“These programs mark another milestone in positioning Mannheim Business School as a top international address for research-based management education,” says Dean Joachim Lutz. “Our students benefit from academic depth, practical relevance, and a truly global network.”

About the Mannheim Business School  
Mannheim Business School (MBS) unites the University of Mannheim’s degree programs in Management and Business Administration and is recognized as one of the leading institutions of its kind in Europe and beyond. In 2008, MBS became the first German institution to be accredited by the three most prestigious international associations for business education – AACSB International, EQUIS, and AMBA. Mannheim’s approach is characterized by world-class research and teaching, strong practical relevance, international orientation, diversity, social responsibility, and systematic quality management. Its portfolio ranges from bachelor’s and master’s programs to doctoral studies, as well as full-time, part-time, and executive MBA programs, specialized master’s programs, practice-oriented certificate courses, and customized corporate programs.

Further information on the new master’s programs will be available soon. 
https://www.bwl.uni-mannheim.de/studium/master/mmfact/
https://www.bwl.uni-mannheim.de/studium/master/mmoscm/

Contact: 
Dr. Liane Weitert
Head of Communications and Corporate Relations  
Business School 
University of Mannheim 
Phone: +49 172 2688195 
E-mail: liane.weitertmail-uni-mannheim.de