MBA programs

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Your MBA, your choice

Deciding to pursue an MBA is an important step for you and your career, that is why at ESMT we provide you with a range of MBA programs tailored to fit any career stage.

In addition to our Full-Time MBA, which offers a fully immersive learning experience, you can choose between a blended, 75% online and 25% in person Part-Time MBA, with a focus on business innovation, a modular Executive MBA, designed to develop senior leaders or our most flexible MBA program, a 100% remote Global Online MBA, that allows you to study at your own pace.

A range of MBA programs

Global Online MBA

MAKE BETTER BUSINESS DECISIONS

Duration: 24 - 60 months (flexible)

Study method: 100% online

Location: Online (The Hub)

Start date: May or September

Tuition: € 28,000

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

Part-time MBA

INNOVATE YOUR CAREER

Duration: 24 months, part-time

Study method: 42 days on-campus (12 residencies and 2 residential weeks), online

Location: Berlin

Start date: September

Tuition: € 39,500

Focus: Business innovation, leadership, and general management

Full-time MBA

ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

Duration: 15 months; full-time

Study method: face-to-face

Location: Berlin

Start date: January

Tuition: € 49,500

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

Executive MBA

ADVANCE TO SENIOR LEADERSHIP

Duration: 18 months

Study method: On-campus over 10 modules (lasting six days each)

Location: 6 modules in Berlin + 4 international modules

Start date: October

Tuition: € 64,800

Focus: Leadership, innovation, and general management

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Boost your career with an MBA

An MBA gives you new skills, experiences and an expanded network, allowing you to take control of your career and choose where it takes you next. Many ESMT MBA alumni change function, begin work in a new industry, or even take their skills to the international job market with a move to a new country. Some even make the so called "triple jump" and change all three at once.

MBAs are vital for anyone aspiring towards general management or senior leadership roles, but the skills and experiences they offer - including their in-depth focus on how businesses function, grow and overcome challenges - provide alumni with a broad suite of transferable skills suited to any career.

Alumni stories

Full-time MBA

New role, new sector, new country

FTMBA alumnus Michael shares how the program helped him helped him pivot careers, and facilitate profound personal growth.

EMBA

Highlights of the EMBA

EMBA Alumna, Ulrike Eckel, offers valuable insights into her Executive MBA (EMBA) experience.

PTMBA

Gain new insights and put new skills into practice

Part-time MBA students share the transformative learning journeys they have undertaken at ESMT Berlin.

Frequently asked questions

What are the application requirements for the Full-time MBA program?
The MBA programs are designed to fit different profiles. For more detailed information on application requirements please see the dedicated page for the MBA you are interested in.

However, the following criteria reflect the minimum requirements:

At least three years of consecutive postgraduate, professional experience (seven years experience is required for the EMBA)

An undergraduate, or first university, degree (bachelor)

Strong GMAT, GRE, EA, or BAT scores (the average GMAT score is 640)

Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
What is the difference between full-time, global, part-time and executive MBA programs?

Regardless of the program you choose to enroll onto, each offers you the chance to gain the same triple-accredited, globally-recognized MBA degree.

The Full-time MBA, Part-time MBA and Global Online MBA are all suited for participants with at least 3 years of postgraduate experience. The main difference between them is program length and the format, with PTMBA and GOMBA both featuring online, remote learning.

The Executive MBA is designed for senior leaders who already have substantial management and leadership experience and offers a program that emphasizes personal effectiveness at senior managerial levels

Visit the dedicated program pages for a more detailed breakdown of the differences between each program.
What are the application deadlines?

The application deadline differs depending on the program:

The Full-time MBA application deadline is in November.

The Part-time MBA application deadline is in August.

The Global Online MBA has two intakes per year and therefore has two application deadlines in September and May.

The Executive MBA application deadline is in September.

For more details, please visit the admissions page for the program you are interested in

Oct

Prospective students

Webinar: Full-time MBA Career Q&A with alumni

October 30, 2024 | 17:00 - 17:30 | Online

Nov

Prospective students

E-fellows MBA Day, Hamburg

November 9, 2024 | 11:00 - 16:30 | Hamburg, Germany

Nov

Prospective students

Part-time MBA: Ask the students

November 13, 2024 | 17:00 - 17:30 | Online

Nov

Prospective students

Open House - Degree Programs - November 15

November 15, 2024 | 14:30 - 18:30 | ESMT Berlin

Nov

Prospective students

Part-time MBA: Admissions Q&A

November 18, 2024 | 12:00 - 12:30 | Online

Nov

Prospective students

MBA Bites: Bite-sized lecture

November 21, 2024 | 17:00 - 17:30 | Online

"Online MBAs: Top Graduates Share Their Best Advice"

October 14, 2024 | Poets&Quants

Jocelyn Tillner, a student in ESMT's Global Online MBA program, was interviewed by Poets&Quants and shared her advice for upcoming MBA students on learning experiences and networking.

"How to choose the right Executive MBA"

October 13, 2024 | Financial Times

Rebecca Loades, director of MBA programs at ESMT, spoke to the Financial Times about how to choose the right Executive MBA, as well as traditional and alternative ways to fund an MBA journey.

"Highlights and Key Trends from Bloomberg’s 2024-25 Business School Rankings"

October 9, 2024 | Bloomberg

In Bloomberg's 2024-25 Best Business Schools Ranking, ESMT was ranked #14 in Europe for full-time MBA programs. Bloomberg highlighted ESMT's tight-knit, diverse cohorts, its strong connections with industry leaders, and its integration with Berlin’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. ESMT’s flexible curriculum emphasizes leadership, sustainability, and technology, providing real-world experiences with a global business perspective.