ESMT Berlin | Germany's Leading Business School

Welcome to ESMT Berlin

Located in Europe’s startup capital, we’re Germany’s leading international business school, offering degree programs designed to prepare you for the future of business. We offer business degrees and PhD programs, as well as executive education tailored to help you take the next step in your career.

Our world-class faculty blend rigorous research with hands-on experience, ensuring that what you learn isn’t just theory, but creates real, global impact. Whether you want to launch a venture, drive transformation, or lead in a global context, ESMT Berlin gives you the skills, mindset, and network to make it happen. At ESMT, we don’t just educate, we empower you to lead, innovate, and succeed.

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Master in Global Management

Geopolitics for Business

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Executives participate in the ESMT executive education programs each year

36,000+

Executives have completed our executive education programs

200+

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1,048

Students representing 95 countries

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ESMT Berlin was founded in 2002 by 25 leading global companies and institutions.

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Our international and diverse faculty produce innovative research and demonstrate excellence in the classroom.

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Our professors publish cutting-edge research in international academic journals, which are first-class in their respective fields.

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ESMT's centers and institutes seek to explore key global business issues in line with the overall strategic direction of the school.

Career Fair 2026

On February 6, ESMT Berlin hosted the Career Fair 2026, creating a dynamic platform for students in our master’s and MBA programs to connect with leading employers.

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ESMT’s campus in Berlin makes student life dynamic, upbeat, and rewarding.

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Dive into global business with hands-on international opportunities.

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February 16, 2026

How to find the right MBA

In an interview with the Financial Times, Kathrin Haucke, admissions manager at ESMT Berlin, outlines how candidates should approach choosing an MBA and clarifies what truly matters in a competitive admissions process.

February 15, 2026

Wie Sie als Führungskraft den Unterschied machen

In an interview with Harvard Business Manager, Matt Bothner, professor of strategy at ESMT Berlin, explains how annealing works as a leadership approach and outlines its potential benefits and risks.

February 12, 2026

Why Salespeople Fear Pitching Radical Innovation

In MIT Sloan Management Review, Bianca Schmitz, lecturer at ESMT Berlin, and Olaf Plötner, professor of management practice at ESMT Berlin, explain why salespeople can feel out of their depth when selling breakthrough products and how managers can help by creating a more collaborative sales culture.

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