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Full-time MBA Timeline & courses

The full-time MBA schedule delivered at ESMT Berlin blends academic theory and practical application, with a significant portion focusing on experiences outside the classroom. The specific skills you learn can be tailored to fit the type of career you are interested in pursuing, with numerous options to choose throughout the program including specialization tracks, electives and summer learning experiences.

  • All students will begin with a management foundation that establishes core business knowledge and empowers you to develop a holistic perspective as you progress and focus on your chosen specialization. 
  • During the summer, there are multiple opportunities for personal development and following that, you can tailor the program even more with a range of elective courses. From September, you are in the driver’s seat. Choose from one of two focused tracks: managerial analytics, or innovation & entrepreneurship.
  • You can also enrich your MBA experience with further international exposure by taking part in a full-term exchange or joining a social impact project over the summer. Take a look at the full range of international options we offer, if you’re eager to expand your worldwide professional and personal network and launch a truly global career. 


Below you can explore the curriculum and courses in more detail, or check out our other dedicated pages for information about networking, personal development, student life, and careers.

Curriculum and course availability are subject to change at any time.

 

Program timeline

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Program timeline

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MARCH
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ADDITIONAL OPTIONS INCLUDE:

Expand your learning experience during the program

Leadership skills development

Leading through networks · Leadership under pressure · Negotiating leadership challenges · Responsible and ethical leadership

Careers services

Career plan development · Personal branding · One-on-one meetings with career coaches · Storytelling · Company visits throughout Germany Interview skills workshop with corporate HR representatives · Case interview preparation · On-campus recruitment activities · Consulting in international teams · Interviews and career development

Post-program options

Become a Responsible Leadership Fellow and complete a social impact project (up to 6 months)

Access the Berlin ecosystem with the Vali Summer Entrepreneurship Program (April to June) 

Achieve your Goals

The full-time MBA from ESMT Berlin offers a bespoke learning experience, where you can focus your studies on topics, skills and experiences that will help you reach your career goals.

To help guide your learning journey, we’ve outlined below how you can combine different tracks, electives and summer options to develop an ideal profile for three key career types. 

 

Intra- or entrepreneurship

If you are interested in intra- or entre-preneurship:

  • ESMT was ranked #2 globally (and #1 in Germany) in Poets & Quant's Best MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship 2024.

  • The Innovation and Entrepreneurship track in module two will be the start of your journey

  • In module three during the summer, take part in the social impact project and apply entrepreneurial ideas to overcome a corporate and social innovation challenge.

  • In the electives, choose courses such as Entrepreneurial Strategy, Design Thinking, From Ideas to Business, and the Start Up Challenge.

  • Use the capstone project to build out your business or devise expansion plans.

  • And post-program, join the incubator program offered by our partner VALI Berlin

 

Future business leader and innovator

If you want to make your mark on the business world:

  • Choose the Managerial analytics track in Module Two 

  • In module three during the summer, complete an internship anywhere in the world

  • During module four choose elective courses like Matchmakers in the digital economy, Quantitative Methods in Marketing, Integrative Leadership, and Conflict Management

  • Take advantage of the career services support throughout the year to visit companies at their headquarters and meet with them on campus.

  • Work as a consultant for an established company during your capstone project and get first-hand experience of the challenges and opportunities involved in solving the issues of another company

Leadership and professional development in and outside of the classroom is a critical component of the MBA program. Find out more about the opportunities to build your toolkit and mindset for future career success.

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