The Bachelor's degree programme at MBS is characterised by its strong practical orientation and a personal approach to learning. Small study groups permit close supervision by professors with extensive practical experience in business. Current modules link theory and practice through innovative and interactive teaching formats. Several work placements, a semester abroad and the opportunity to write final theses in cooperation with companies characterise the degree programme. The degree course is offered in an English-language & a bilingual track.

Master's degree programmes at MBS are characterised by their strong practical orientation and a personal approach to learning. Small study groups permit close supervision by professors with practical experience in business. Current modules link theory and practice through innovative and interactive teaching formats. Students complete a semester abroad or, alternatively, a work placement; for a degree programme with vocational and academic elements, an additional semester can be completed at a partner university. Final theses can be created in collaboration with companies.

MBS is characterised by a high degree of internationalisation: In the winter semester 2025/26, the proportion of international students is 55 percent; students and teachers come from 72 countries. International content is a firm part of all curricula The degree courses are mainly offered in English, and the Bachelor's degree is also offered in a bilingual track. Compulsory stays abroad as well as international degree programme with vocational and academic elements options in several Master's degree programmes with over 70 partner universities worldwide characterise the study profile.

ESSCA Business School, Angers, France; EAE Business School, Barcelona, Spain; Zagreb School of Economics and Management, Croatia; Boston University, USA; University of São Paulo, Brazil; Seoul National University, Republic of Korea; Bond University, Australia; Koç University, Turkey; Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK; University of Hong Kong, China

The department has a modern digital infrastructure. Through the Virtual Campus, students have access to subject-specific online media, e-learning platforms such as Moodle as well as digital teaching and learning formats. Teaching relies on e-learning tools, online simulations and AI-assisted applications. Access to scientific databases such as EBSCO, WISO and Statista, as well as digital library resources, aid study and research.

MBS research is mission-oriented and geared towards social impact. Central research areas are responsible leadership, innovation, as well as family businesses and entrepreneurship, supplemented by sustainable business and digital transformation. Ongoing projects are often third-party-funded, oriented towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals and are carried out in cooperation with companies, NGOs & international universities. Interdisciplinary formats & structural support measures support the transfer of knowledge between research & practice.

Diversity and sustainability are firmly anchored in the mission and strategy (2022–2026) of the MBS. The MBS has been a signatory to the UN PRME since 2013, reports on it regularly and published its first Impact Report in 2021. The signing of the Diversity Charter in 2020 was an important milestone. There is a Diversity Task Force, a DEI Commissioner and initiatives to promote mental health for students and staff. In 2022, a professorship for Sustainable Business Transformation was also established.