The University of Applied Management Studies, or ‘Hochschule der Wirtschaft für Management’ (HdWM) as we are called in German, is a state-approved, private university of applied sciences in Mannheim, Germany. Since 2011, we offer practical oriented bachelor’s and master’s degrees with a special focus on management. Our extensive company- and university network allows students of HdWM to gain practical and international experience during their studies. A broad choice of further education for specialists and managers rounds off the educational portfolio. The main shareholder of HdWM, the International Bund (IB), has been making a valuable contribution to the education market for years.