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ESMT Bites is a series of bite-sized online lectures designed to give you an authentic preview of the ESMT classroom experience. Each session features one of our distinguished faculty members introducing a core idea from their field, sharing practical insights, and engaging participants in the kind of discussion that defines our degree programs.

Whether you are exploring an MBA or a master's degree, ESMT Bites gives you a meaningful introduction to our faculty, our academic approach, and our community.

Our May edition features a lecture from Ulf Schäfer, a senior lecturer in strategy at ESMT Berlin.

Date: Thursday, June 18
Time: 5:00-5:30 pm
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This online webinar examines why choosing where to do your master’s is about more than academics. 

Tino Elgner, our Director of Master’s Programs and master's student Sakshi Acharya share insights into how master's life at ESMT Berlin extends beyond the classroom: from career opportunities, to international exposure, student life, networking, and personal development.

They will explain why choosing a program means finding the right environment to grow, challenge yourself, receive the right support, and build the skills and connections that will shape your future.

Join us to discover what makes the ESMT master's experience unique.

What you will gain

• A better understanding of what makes the ESMT experience different
• First-hand perspectives on studying and living in Berlin as an ESMT master's student
• Insight into how ESMT supports students in preparing for international careers and long-term professional growth

We look forward to your questions!

Date: Wednesday, June 17
Time: 1:00-1:30pm
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Thinking about pursuing an MBA at ESMT Berlin? This 30-minute webinar will show you how to find your unique personal brand.

This interactive online session is led by career expert Andreza André da Rocha from ESMT Berlin’s Career Development Center.

You will leave with a clear understanding of:

• How to identify your unique strengths
• How to craft your personal brand
• How these insights can help you stand out in a recruiting and/or in an MBA application process
• You will also get the chance to take part in an interactive Q&A with a career expert

We look forward to meeting you online!

Date: Wednesday, June 17
Time:  5:30-6:00pm
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Curious to learn more about the return on investment of an MBA program in 2026? Join us online for an honest conversation between ESMT Berlin's Career Development Center and alumni about the benefits of MBA programs, career opportunities after graduation, and the value of an MBA degree beyond salary progression.

You will leave with:

• a realistic understanding of the ROI of an MBA in 2026
• insights into career opportunities and outcomes after graduation
• tips and tricks on how to make the most out of your MBA journey
• the opportunity to ask questions and get honest answers about your own MBA goals

We look forward to meeting you online!

Date: Friday, June 19
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
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2026

• ESMT Bites with Prof. Zoltán Antal-Mokos – learn how ESMT can inspire your management journey
• ESMT Bites with ESMT's president Jörg Rocholl – learn how the MBA prepares future leaders for the corporate world of tomorrow

2024-2025

• ESMT Bites: Bite-sized lecture with Prof Konstantin Korotov – learn more about the topic of leading adaptive change
• ESMT Bites: Bite-sized lecture with Prof. Urs Mueller – dive into ethics and AI and learn more about the bias in image prompting
• ESMT Bites: Bite-sized lecture with Prof. Michal Grajek – discover more about imperfect competition and game theory
• ESMT Bites: Bite-sized lecture with Prof. Jan Hagen – ideas around managing errors in organizations, failure tolerance, and avoiding preventable failures.
• ESMT Bites: Bite-sized lecture with Prof. Linus Dahlander – explore the topic of autonomy and entrepreneurial teams 

• ESMT graduates leading social change – learn more about the Responsible Leaders Fellowship, an opportunity for MBA and master's graduates to employ their fresh business and management knowledge to tackle pressing social challenges.

• Top tips for your MSc at ESMT –  three students from our three master's programs share their insider knowledge of ESMT, helping you decide what to study and how our school can help you thrive
• MSc insider: our master's programs – students from across our master's programs share their experiences and their best advice for the admissions process

• Student insights & application tips - Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship –  In this session, Anita Garbin (Class of 2026) and Alexander Berner (Class of 2027) share why they chose the MIE, how they approached the application, and what their experience has been like so far. From academic insights to career impact, gain a clear and honest perspective on what to expect from the MIE at ESMT Berlin.
   
• From founder mindset to VC: careers after the Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship – join us for a student-led Q&A with ESMT alum Caroline Baltrusch, Venture Capital Investor at XAnge, about how the MIE can shape your career. 
   

• Careers in Data after the Master in Analytics and AI – join us for a student-led Q&A with ESMT alum Javokhir Jurakhodjaev, a Data Engineer at Bloomberg. Learn more about the career path after the Master in Analytics & AI, and what working in a data-focused role looks like in practice. 
   

• Balancing Parenthood and an MBA – A Q&A with MBA students from different programs, discussing how they juggle the demands of school and home life
• Admissions requirements for the Full-time, Part-time, and Global Online MBAs – get a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know to apply for ESMT Berlin's top-ranked MBA programs

• Full-time MBA info session – hear from your admissions and programs managers and learn more about the MBA application process, scholarships, and global career opportunities
• Full-time MBA alumni panel – learn how Full-time MBA alumni have switched careers, moved to new cities, or even changed industries after graduation
• Full-time MBA student panel – watch a Q&A session with current FTMBA students, and discover their firsthand experiences of the program, Berlin, and adjusting to MBA life.

• Global Online MBA info session – meet the Global Online MBA Program Manager and get clear, practical answers to your questions about the application process, curriculum structure, optional in-person learning experiences, career outcomes, and more.
• Global Online MBA student panel – hear firsthand accounts what it is like to do the Global Online MBA at ESMT Berlin, and how students have navigated the program’s flexible, online format while balancing demanding careers and personal commitments.
• Balancing a full-time job and the Global Online MBA – A Q&A with GOMBA students about the realities of juggling coursework and a career
• GOMBA Bites: Bite sized lecture with Prof. Catalina Stefanescu-Cuntze – dive into the Global Online MBA teachings with one of the program professors 
  
   

• Part-time MBA student Q&A – this Part-time MBA student panel gives you a first-hand view of what it’s really like to pursue an MBA while working. Current students answer questions about the application process, program workload, flexibility, the learning experience, career opportunities, and networking at ESMT.
   
• Part-time MBA alumni panel – this interactive session provides honest perspectives from Part-time MBA alumni, giving you more info about the workload, learning experience, and career development options.

Executive MBA Admissions Q&A – Learn more about the Executive MBA and its admission process from Dr. Olga Pawlowskaya, Senior Admissions Manager