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Master's & MBA programs at a glance
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Degree programs: all 2027 intakes now open| Application deadline Oct 31

Applications open for all programs starting in 2027

Want to take charge of your professional journey in 2027? Applications are now open for all of our master's and MBA programs; apply now to kickstart your next career move. Next application deadline is October 31, 2026.

Gain in-demand skills and hands-on experience at a top-ranked business school in Germany situated at the heart of the world’s third-largest economy. At ESMT Berlin, we are committed to the goal of developing future business leaders that think globally and act responsibly, through a range of degree programs that focus on leadership, innovative management, analytics, and technology. 

With a global network of alumni in over 40 countries, highly international classes, and faculty representing 17 different countries, ESMT can help you build the foundations for an international career in business and a global professional network to support you throughout your career.

ESMT is accredited by AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, and the Wissenschaftsrat. 

ESMT Berlin ranked #1 in Germany and #12 in Europe in the Financial Times European Business School Ranking 2025

Discover our master's programs

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Global Management

LEAD IN THE WORLD OF TOMORROW

 

Duration: 24 months

Study method: On-campus

Location: Berlin & required global internship and social impact projects, and optional exchange semester like the Global Impact Program in the US, or double degree

Start date: September

Focus: Managing global corporations in a changing world

Go to Master in Global Management
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Innovation & Entrepreneurship

START AND DISRUPT BUSINESS FOR GOOD

 

Duration: 24 months

Study method: On-campus

Location: Berlin and optional exchange semester for the students who choose the Innovation track

Start date: September

Focus: Transform or build the business of tomorrow

Go to Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Analytics & Artificial Intelligence

APPLY DATA-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS TO FUTURE CHALLENGES

 

Duration: 24 months

Study method: On-campus

Location: Berlin + required global internship and optional exchange semester

Start date: September

Focus: Leading business transformation through the use of state-of-the-art data and automation

Go to Master in Analytics and AI

What's your master's path?

The three master's degree courses (MSc) at ESMT Berlin are all designed to offer you the ultimate combination of specializations, educational rigor, and entrepreneurial expertise.

Choose the master's program that best fits your interests and desired career trajectory. Each program will help you refine your skills and develop the foundation to make your mark in a corporate or startup business.

Discover our MBA programs

Full-time MBA 2024-2025

Full-time MBA

BUILD YOUR CAREER IN EUROPE'S STRONGEST ECONOMY

 

Duration: 15 months; full-time

Study method: face-to-face

Location: Berlin

Start date: January

Focus: General management plus specializations in managerial analytics, or innovation and entrepreneurship

Go to Full-time MBA
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Executive MBA

REIMAGINE HOW YOU LEAD. ACCELERATE YOUR IMPACT

 

Duration: 18 months

Study method: On-campus (8 residencies lasting six days each)

Location: 6 modules in Berlin + 2 international modules

Start date: October

Focus: Leadership, innovation, and general management

Go to Executive MBA
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Part-time MBA

DRIVE INNOVATION AND CHANGE


Duration: 24 months, part-time

Study method: Online and 28 days in-person (14 residencies)

Location: Berlin + one-week international residency

Start date: September

Focus: Business innovation, leadership, and general management

Go to Part-time MBA
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Global Online MBA

MAKE BETTER BUSINESS DECISIONS

 

Duration: 24 - 60 months (self-paced)

Study method: 100% online (with optional in-person experience weeks)

Location: Online

Start date: March or October

Focus: General management combined with technology, innovation and global electives

Go to Global Online MBA

What's your MBA path?

The four MBA programs at ESMT Berlin are all designed to offer you a top-class business education on a timetable that fits your schedule and career plans.

With a Full-time MBA program based on our historic campus in Berlin, a Global Online MBA program that offers the convenience of distance learning, a modular Part-time MBA program that blends both approaches, and an Executive MBA tailored to fit around leadership schedules, our program selection is built to work for your needs.

Whichever option you pick, you will access a comprehensive and inspiring program led by our world-renowned faculty, and kickstart the next phase of your career. 

Prospective student events

26 Sep

Event highlight: November Open House

Join us on our historic campus on Saturday, Nov. 14 to see how an ESMT degree can transform your career. Explore our world-class MBA and master's programs, meet our community, and experience ESMT life.

 

10:00am-1:00pm | Register here
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Prospective students
Feria Fiderh Fair 2026 - Mexico City
October 3, 2026
10:30 - 16:00 | Calle Guadalajara No. 104, Colonia Condesa, CDMX, Mexico
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Oct
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Access Master Event - Dusseldorf
October 5, 2026
15:15 - 19:20 | Dusseldorf, Germany
5
Oct
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QS Master Event - Warsaw
October 5, 2026
17:00 - 20:30 | Warsaw, Poland
7
Oct
Prospective students
Access MBA Event - Hamburg
October 7, 2026
16:30 - 20:20 | Hamburg, Germany

Meet us on campus & get an application fee waiver

Join us on our historical campus for a one-on-one Coffee Chat or come to an ESMT Open House and receive a full waiver on your degree program application fee

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