The career impact of the ESMT Executive MBA
Are you looking for change that multiplies?
Whether you’re ready to lead your own career transition, or you want to shape the future of your organization, the ESMT Berlin Executive MBA positions you to drive meaningful change from day one of the program.
With each six-day module taking place roughly every two months, the EMBA lets you balance study with your professional life – so you can expand your expertise and network without stepping away from your career.
Find out more about the Executive MBA career impact.
What to expect from the Executive MBA program
The program: discover the highlights
Your next act of leadership start at ESMT with the Executive MBA.
We deliver impact at every level: personal, professional, and organizational; with a program designed to work with and for your career:
- Eight in-person modules (each a residency that lasts six days)
- Six on-campus modules in the heart of innovative, transformative Berlin
- Two international modules in globally significant locations
- An optimized schedule that allows you to integrate your new knowledge into your career immediately
- A world-class faculty working individually with you on coaching and leadership development
- A global network of peers representing diverse industries, regions, and leadership styles
The curriculum: understand your leadership journey
The Executive MBA curriculum is a transformation that unfolds in stages. You will begin by understanding yourself as a leader, and move through targeted phases that prepare you to drive change across your organization and beyond.
- Begin with self awareness: uncover the strengths that define your leadership style through coaching, reflection, and leadership diagnostics.
- Build the tools for action: explore strategy, finance, innovation, and organizational behavior to understand how to solve your own career challenges.
- Lead across boundaries: learn to lead across cultures and industries through international modules and a diverse cohort.
- Drive impact and transformation: create measurable change in your community by designing actionable strategies tailored to your company.
The cohort: who we look for
The Executive MBA brings together experienced professionals ready to make a significant impact. We look for leaders who demonstrate curiosity, courage, and a track record of achievement.
Typical candidates have:
- A solid academic and professional background, including experience managing people, projects, or budgets
- An international outlook, intercultural competence, and a responsible approach to business
- A strong performance on the ESMT admissions tests
Above all, though, we admit individuals, not résumés. We are looking for people ready to learn, grow, and lead business as unusual: learn more about the EMBA admissions process
The benefits: find growth for you and your organization
When you grow, your organization grows with you. That is because the ESMT Berlin Executive MBA helps you deliver change at every level, whether that means taking charge of your own career transition, or moving into senior leadership within your existing organization.
- For you, that means leading, learning, and growing with purpose.
- For your organization, that means building the next generation of impactful leaders.
Hear from our Executive MBA alumni
The professors did challenge us intellectually. And I think that that has to do with the fact that they are focused on us as potential C-suite leaders.
The professors did truly challenge us intellectually. And I think that that has a lot to do with the fact that they are very specifically focused on us as potential C-suite leaders. And that, to me, was very important, because that was the tipping point I was at in my career.
Within my industry, sustainabilty, innovation, ethics, as well as AI, are becoming more and more part of our strategic pillars. It's happening at an incredibly fast pace, and all of these things were at the root of every single course…woven into the curriculum throughout all of the 18 months we spent at ESMT.
Join an MBA event
Featured event: ESMT Open House
Join us to explore ESMT's historic campus, meet our community, and learn more about the impact the Executive MBA can have on your life and career.
Upcoming events
10:30 - 16:05 | Lima, Peru
14:00 - 16:00 | Lima, Peru
09:00 - 11:00 | Santiago, Chile
16:30 - 21:00 | Santiago, Chile
Visit us on campus and get €300
Meet us in Berlin – join an Open House or an on-campus chat and we will even pay your expenses: you'll get €300 off if you enroll in an MBA program.
Frequently asked questions
Can't find the answer you are looking for? Head over to our dedicated FAQ page for the Executive MBA.
Am I a "good fit" for the EMBA program?
For the Executive MBA we are looking for applicants who have a strong managerial record and solid experience managing either people or projects.
The admissions committee will likely focus on the motivations behind your aspirations to complete an EMBA and want to understand how you see your career evolving after the program. It is important that your expectations are aligned with what the program can deliver.
What are the admission requirements for the EMBA?
For a detailed list of admission requirements, please visit the admissions page.
EMBA applicants must have the following:
- Seven or more years of postgraduate professional experience, including three years of managerial experience with an emphasis on leadership qualities and achievements (managing people, process, or budgets).
- An undergraduate degree of minimum 3 years or equivalent professional qualification.
- Either strong GMAT/GMAT Focus/GRE, GMAC Executive Assessment scores or ESMT Admissions Test (BAT) scores.
- TOEFL scores may be required for candidates with limited experience in business English.
Can I apply for a scholarship as an EMBA applicant?
You can apply for partial scholarships when applying to the EMBA program. We do not offer full tuition scholarships to EMBA applicants. Scholarships are available to self-funded candidates only.
You will find a list of funding opportunities here.