Introduction

The University of Applied Management Studies, also known as Hochschule der Wirtschaft für Management (HDWM), is a private university of applied sciences located in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It focuses on education in management and related fields and provides students with professional courses that combine practice and theory.

Overview

Student size: There are about 480 students, of which international students account for about 22%.

Course settings: It offers a wide range of bachelor's and master's degree programs, covering multiple professional fields such as international management, business administration, general management, social work, business psychology, such as "Psychology and Management Research", "International Business Management", "Business Management and Digital Leadership" and other professional courses.

History and establishment time

The school was established in 2011 Years.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: The school's teaching team not only has solid theoretical knowledge, but also has rich practical experience. They can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance, helping students to better apply theoretical knowledge to practical work.

Scientific Research Strength: Although its outstanding achievements in scientific research have not been clearly found, the school focuses on integrating the latest business and market trends into teaching content, and through cooperation with enterprises and institutions, conducts relevant applied research, provides students with practical opportunities, and cultivates students' scientific research capabilities and innovative thinking.

International Cooperation: It has established extensive cooperative relations with local and global enterprises, institutions and other universities, providing students with abundant internship, exchange and employment opportunities, broadening students' international vision and enhancing students' international competitiveness.

Institutional Nature

The school is a Baden-Württemberg-Schmidt-German University. A private university of applied sciences recognized by the state of Württemberg.

Educational philosophy

It emphasizes practice orientation, focuses on combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience, and integrates actual cases and projects into the teaching process through close cooperation with enterprises, so that students can accumulate practical experience in the learning process, cultivate the ability to solve practical problems, and be fully prepared for future career development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: International management, business administration, business psychology and other disciplines are the key disciplines of the school. These disciplines are closely centered on the school's management application characteristics, in line with market demand, and aim to cultivate application-oriented talents with professional management knowledge and skills.

Key laboratories: No specifically named key laboratories were found in the school, but from the perspective of its discipline research and practice, it should be equipped with professional laboratories and practice sites to support teaching and scientific research activities, such as research and practical teaching facilities for business case analysis, market research and data analysis.

Faculty

The school does not clearly divide the faculties in the traditional sense, but from the perspective of subject areas, they can be roughly divided into the following categories:

Faculty of Management: covers related majors such as business administration, international management, general management, etc., mainly studying areas such as corporate management, organizational behavior, marketing, and human resource management.

Faculty of Social Sciences: includes majors such as social work, focusing on social policies, social welfare, and social services.

Faculty of Psychology: focuses on majors such as business psychology, and studies consumer psychology, organizational psychology, and human resource psychology.

Ranking

The school is not listed in the internationally renowned university rankings, but it has a certain degree of popularity and influence in some professional fields and universities of applied sciences in Germany.

Expenses

Tuition fees: For EU citizens, some courses are free; for non-EU citizens, tuition fees vary depending on the course, up to 1,500 euros per semester, such as 4,140 euros per semester for the Master of International Business Management and 3,540 euros per semester for the Bachelor of International Business Management.

Other fees: Students are also required to pay registration fees, textbook fees, living expenses and other fees, the specific amount varies depending on personal circumstances.

Campus

Mannheim Main Campus: Located in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in the southwest of Germany, it is the main teaching and research site of the school. Mannheim is one of the important economic, cultural and transportation centers in Germany, providing students with abundant internship and employment opportunities, as well as convenient living conditions. There are many enterprises and institutions around the campus, which have close cooperation with the school and provide strong support for students' practical teaching and scientific research activities.

Other campuses: In addition to the main campus in Mannheim, the school has branches in Neumarkt, Berlin, Treuchtlingen, Una and Accra, which further expands the space for teaching and research, provides more convenient learning conditions for students in different regions, and promotes cooperation and exchanges between the school and local relevant institutions and enterprises.