Part-time MBA Admissions

Everything you need to start your application

ESMT Berlin warmly welcomes applications from students of all nationalities for its Part-time MBA program. We are an international business school that thrives on international exchange and discourse. 

Through the application process, we are searching for a diverse range of individuals who share our values, want to be part of our mission to develop responsible leaders, and who will thrive academically, professionally, and personally in the Part-time MBA program. 

Is this program for you?

The Part-time MBA is designed for working professionals with a minimum of three years of work experience who want to be effective change agents in their organization.

We specifically seek candidates with the following competencies and qualities:

• International outlook, intercultural competence, and a responsible approach to business

• The ambition and motivation to study part-time alongside work and personal commitments

• Willingness to learn from others in a collegial environment

• Proven teamwork skills

• A change and innovation mindset

How do I apply?

Admission requirements

To apply for the program, you must meet the following admission requirements:

• At least three years of postgraduate professional experience at the time of program start.

• A bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years duration (minimum 180 ECTS), or equivalent qualification.

• Strong score in the ESMT admission test, GMAT, GMAT Focus, GRE, or GMAC Executive Assessment.

  • A test waiver may be granted if you hold a PhD, or studied a STEM subject at bachelor’s or master’s level

  • The ESMT admission test is a two-hour, online, test that evaluates academic aptitude over four sections of 30 minutes each: communication analysis, critical thinking, data analysis, and data interpretation. The test costs US$100 and must be paid before it can be taken. To take the ESMT admission test, contact the admissions team.

• English proficiency test score (if applicable)

  • If English is your native language or you earned a university degree exclusively taught in English you do not need to take an English proficiency test. If you have worked in an English speaking country or an organization whose language of communication was English for 12 months or more the English proficiency test requirement may be waived. A strong command of the English language should also be demonstrated in the admission interview.

  • TOEFL - 95 minimum; we accept MyBest™ scores; our institution code is 8707

  • PTE - 64 minimum

  • IELTS - 7 minimum

Step 1: Apply online

To begin the admissions process, please complete and submit an online application. You will be asked to provide the following information:

• Basic personal information, including name, address, date of birth, and citizenship.

• An up-to-date CV showing at least three years of postgraduate professional experience.

• Answers to the following questions:

  • Share three reasons why you will be a great ESMT MBA student and alumnus? [Video essay; max 2 minutes]

  • We often learn by failing. Tell us about a setback in your life (personal, academic, or professional), how you responded to it, and what you gained from the experience. [Text; max 250 words]

  • Tell us about the worst job you ever had. [Text; 150 words]

  • Optional: Is there any other information, not covered in the application, that you would like us to know about you? [Text; max 250 words]

• Two professional recommendations – at least one is needed to submit your application, the second can follow later

• Your English proficiency test scores (if applicable)

• Transcripts of your undergraduate degree detailing courses and grades

• A valid admission test score (if applicable)

• €50 application fee

Applications will only be reviewed once all required documents, including test scores, have been submitted. If you believe you qualify for a test waiver, you may submit your application without a score. The admissions team will review your application and determine if the waiver will be granted.

Step 2: Interview

After we have reviewed your application, successful candidates will be invited for an Admissions interview (in person or video).

The interview will last 30-40 minutes and helps us learn about each other. We want to get to know you – your career to date, career goals and aspirations, and what you’re looking for - and in turn you get to ask us questions about the program, school, and life at ESMT Berlin.

Step 3: Offer

Successful applicants will receive an offer of admission. To secure your place, you will need to pay a non-refundable deposit by the date indicated in your offer letter.

Congratulations and we look forward to welcoming you to ESMT Berlin!

Admissions deadlines

The ESMT Part-time MBA Admissions operates a rolling admissions process, with available places in the class filled on a continual basis. Space in the ESMT Part-time MBA class is limited, and early application is strongly suggested.

Application deadlines

• February 12, 2024 - 1st round application deadline 
  Applications received by this deadline will qualify for a tuition discount of € 6,000, in addition to any scholarships awarded.
   
• April 15, 2024 - 2nd round application deadline
  Applications received by this deadline will qualify for a tuition discount of €3,000, in addition to any scholarships awarded.
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• June 10, 2024 - 3rd round application deadline
  Applications received by this deadline will qualify for a tuition discount of €1,000, in addition to any scholarships awarded.
   
• August 19, 2024 - 4th round application deadline
  Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.