Interested in learning more about ESMT Berlin, but cannot make it to see us in person? You can join us online from anywhere!
Our live online events offer an introduction to the degree program or career path of your interest, and give you the opportunity to ask your specific questions about particular topics via a chat function.
Expect our presenters to cover a wide range of topics, such as the curriculum, admissions, career services, student experiences, and more. You’ll also get a chance to meet ESMT Berlin faculty, admissions and recruitment managers, current students, and alumni – giving you first-hand insight into the learning experience at ESMT.
Online events for prospective students
Ready to join us online? Scroll down to find a webinar or online event that sparks your interest, such as:
- ESMT Bites: Bite-sized sample lectures from our esteemed faculty that give you an insider's view of what makes the ESMT learning environment so special.
- Master's-specific webinars: Live sessions with current master's degree students, alumni, and staff that cover everything from which master's program is right for you, to where your career can take you after you graduate, and more.
- MBA-specific webinars: Info sessions with MBA program staff, students, or alumni, designed to give you an in-depth look at everything from the MBA workload, to whether a full time or part time degree is right for your career, and more.
Please note, unless otherwise specified, all online start times are local to Berlin (CET/CEST).
Upcoming ESMT webinars
ESMT webinars
MBA & MSc webinar: use AI to discover your strengths | April 29
Thinking about pursuing a master's or an MBA at ESMT Berlin?
As a top business school, ESMT Berlin is looking for candidates who understand their strengths and actively develop their skills. This 30-minute, interactive Q&A and webinar will show you how to use AI not just as a tool, but as a strategic advantage in your career.
Join Gábor Wagner from ESMT Berlin’s Career Development Center to learn how you can use AI as a powerful tool for self-discovery and skill development.
You will learn:
- How to identify your strengths and career drivers using AI
- How to uncover skill gaps relevant to business careers
- How these insights can help you stand out in MBA or Master’s applications
Ready to find out more about how AI can help your career? Join us online.
- Date: Wednesday, April 29
- Time: 5:30-6:00 pm
- Save your online spot: register here
Webinar: breaking the glass ceiling | April 30
Join Qiao Zhan, Deputy Director of Executive Programs at ESMT Berlin, for an engaging webinar conversation with current female MBA students. Together, they will reflect on the barriers women still face in advancing to senior roles and why greater representation is essential, especially in the age of AI.
Through their personal stories and international perspectives, the speakers will share insights on navigating challenges, building confidence, and finding paths into leadership. The session will also touch on how business education can support women in building the skills and confidence to advance their careers.
You will learn:
- How to break the glass ceiling to reach senior roles
- How to use business education to shape your career path
- Practical ways to build confidence and step into leadership
This webinar is suitable for all current and prospective MBA or master’s students, as well as professionals across all experience levels, and anyone interested in gender equality and career progression in business
Ready to find out more about how women can break the glass ceiling? Join us online.
- Date: Thursday, April 30
- Time: 12:00-1:00 pm
- Save your online spot: register here
ESMT Bites: bite-sized lecture with Nora Grasselli, an ESMT lecturer in leadership | May 21
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 the lecture "If the corporate ladder is a thing of the past, what are leadership transitions today?" by Nora Grasselli, a lecturer in leadership and a member of the ESMT faculty.
Date: May 21
Time: 1:00-1:30 pm
Save your online spot: register here
Upcoming webinars for specific programs
Webinars for prospective master's students
MSc webinar with current students: inside master's student life | April 27
Thinking about pursuing a master's degree at ESMT Berlin?
Choosing the right program is a big decision. In this session, hear directly from current students across the Master in Global Management, Master in Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, and Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship as they share why they decided to pursue a master, the different paths they evaluated, and what ultimately led them to choose ESMT Berlin.
They will walk you through each step of their decision making process, from the moment they started considering a master’s degree, to exploring different paths, shortlisting programs, and ultimately choosing ESMT Berlin.
What you will learn:
- Get a behind the scenes look at how real students define their education goals
- Understand how they approached the application process
- Gain first-hand insights into the academic experience, and what life is really like on campus at ESMT
We look forward to welcoming you online!
Date: April 27
Time: 5:30-6:00pm
Sign up: Register your interest here
Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Q&A with current students | May 6
Thinking about applying to our Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship (MIE)? Ahead of the application deadline, join us for an exclusive webinar and hear directly from those who have already gone through the process.
Join Anita Garbin (second-year MIE student) and Alexander Berner (first-year MIE student) to learn why they chose the program, how they approached the application process, and what their experience has been like so far.
From academic insights to career impact, you will gain a clear and honest perspective on what to expect from the MIE, and get a chance to ask your questions about master's student life at ESMT.
What you will gain
- An insider's perspective on what it is really like to do an MIE
- Insights on the academic and career impact of the program
- Practical advice to support your own MIE application
We look forward to to your questions!
Date: May 6
Time: 5:00-5:30pm
Sign up: Register your interest here
Webinars for prospective MBA students
Ace the GMAT & get ready to apply for your MBA! | April 28
Thinking about pursuing an MBA at ESMT Berlin? Join us for an exclusive, 60-minute webinar designed to help you take the next step, with insider insights into the ESMT MBA programs and practical, high-impact GMAT strategies from a leading expert.
This webinar is ideal for
- MBA aspirants planning to apply in the next 6–12 months
- Candidates preparing for the GMAT
- Professionals exploring ESMT Berlin as their MBA destination
Ready to find our more about our MBA programs and the GMAT test? Join us online.
- Date: April 28
- Time: 1:00-2:00 pm
- Save your online spot: register here
Previous webinars: catch up on what you missed
ESMT webinars
ESMT Bites
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
Responsible Leaders Fellowship
- 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.
Master's webinars & online events
General master's (MSc) webinars
- MSc insider: our master's programs – students from across our master's programs share their experiences and their best advice for the admissions process
Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship (MIE) webinars
- 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.
Master in Analytics & Artificial Intelligence (MAAI) webinars
- 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.
MBA webinars & online events
General MBA webinars
- 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 webinars
- 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 webinars
- 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 webinars
- 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 webinars
Executive MBA Admissions Q&A – Learn more about the Executive MBA and its admission process from Dr. Olga Pawlowskaya, Senior Admissions Manager