Admissions
ESMT Berlin warmly welcomes applications from students of all nationalities to the Master in Global Management. We are an international business school that thrives on international exchange and discourse.
Admission requirements:
ESMT designed the Master in Global Management program admissions process to find the most talented individuals who will benefit from the program's international and interdisciplinary nature. When evaluating applications, ESMT is looking for the following qualities:
- Candidates who want to change business to make a positive impact
- International outlook, intercultural competency, and a responsible approach to business
- Potential for high-performance career growth in a global environment
- Willingness to learn from others, collegial behavior in high-stress situations
- A strategic mindset
What do I need to apply?
To apply, candidates need to have:
- A previous degree (at least Bachelor's equivalent) with excellent grades. If you are finishing your undergraduate studies within the next year, your application will also be considered.
- Recently graduated, with no more than 24 months of postgraduate work experience (excl. internships)
- English language proficiency test scores (if applicable)*
- Evidence of strong quantitative skills.**
- Completed application - including essays, one reference and €75 application fee.
*ESMT expects a score of 100 points in the TOEFL, 7.0 in the IELTS or 850 in the TOEIC. The ESMT TOEFL institution code is 8707. Your English language skills are also tested and assessed in the selection interview. You will receive a waiver for the English proficiency test if English is your native language or if you have completed a university degree completely taught in English.
** GMAT or GRE scores are not obligatory if candidates can provide alternative evidence of outstanding quantitative skills and/or scientific training within their Bachelor’s studies through competitive grades. As a guideline, GMAT scores below 600 (GMAT Focus below 555), or GRE scores below 304 are not competitive.” Please note that depending on the educational background, as well as the grades, the review of the scores can focus more on the quantitative section of respective test.
During the interview process at ESMT, applicants are assessed on their analytical and problem-solving skills, teamwork abilities, and English language proficiency. Interviews are conducted in English by trained staff or alumni, using the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) to ensure candidates meet the B2 level or higher.
Evidence of scientific training can be proven from one of the following:
Bachelor’s degree specialization in engineering (chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, environmental, or other engineering application)
Natural sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, or other natural science), mathematics, statistics, or other quantitative science economics, where the majority of courses and research was theoretical and quantitative in nature rather than applied.