Degree Programs | MBA & Masters

Gain in-demand skills and hands-on experience at a top-ranked business school in Germany situated at the heart of the world’s third-largest economy. At ESMT Berlin, we are committed to the goal of developing future business leaders that think globally and act responsibly, through a range of degree programs that focus on leadership, innovative management, analytics, and technology.

With a global network of alumni in over 40 countries, highly international classes, and faculty representing 17 different countries, ESMT can help you build the foundations for an international career in business and a global professional network to support you throughout your career.

ESMT is accredited by AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, and the Wissenschaftsrat.

ESMT Berlin ranked #1 in Germany and #12 in Europe in the Financial Times European Business School Ranking 2025

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Global Management

LEAD IN THE WORLD OF TOMORROW

Duration: 24 months

Study method: On-campus

Location: Berlin & required global internship and social impact projects, and optional exchange semester like the Global Impact Program in the US, or double degree

Start date: September

Focus: Managing global corporations in a changing world

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Innovation & Entrepreneurship

START AND DISRUPT BUSINESS FOR GOOD

Duration: 24 months

Study method: On-campus

Location: Berlin and optional exchange semester for the students who choose the Innovation track

Start date: September

Focus: Transform or build the business of tomorrow

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Analytics & Artificial Intelligence

APPLY DATA-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS TO FUTURE CHALLENGES

Duration: 24 months

Study method: On-campus

Location: Berlin + required global internship and optional exchange semester

Start date: September

Focus: Leading business transformation through the use of state-of-the-art data and automation

Go to Master in Analytics and AI

What's your master's path?

The three master's degree courses (MSc) at ESMT Berlin are all designed to offer you the ultimate combination of specializations, educational rigor, and entrepreneurial expertise.

Choose the master's program that best fits your interests and desired career trajectory. Each program will help you refine your skills and develop the foundation to make your mark in a corporate or startup business.

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Global Online MBA

MAKE BETTER BUSINESS DECISIONS

Duration: 24 - 60 months (self-paced)

Study method: 100% online (with optional in-person experience weeks)

Location: Online

Start date: June or October

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

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Part-time MBA

DRIVE INNOVATION AND CHANGE

Duration: 24 months, part-time

Study method: Online and 28 days in-person (14 residencies)

Location: Berlin + one-week international residency

Start date: September

Focus: Business innovation, leadership, and general management

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Full-time MBA

ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

Duration: 15 months; full-time

Study method: face-to-face

Location: Berlin

Start date: January

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

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Executive MBA

ADVANCE TO SENIOR LEADERSHIP

Duration: 18 months

Study method: On-campus (8 residencies lasting six days each)

Location: 6 modules in Berlin + 2 international modules

Start date: October

Focus: Leadership, innovation, and general management

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What's your MBA path?

The four MBA programs at ESMT Berlin are all designed to offer you a top-class business education on a timetable that fits your schedule and career plans.

With a Full-time MBA program based on our historic campus in Berlin, a Global Online MBA program that offers the convenience of distance learning, a modular Part-time MBA program that blends both approaches, and an Executive MBA tailored to fit around leadership schedules, our program selection is built to work for your needs.

Whichever option you pick, you will access a comprehensive and inspiring program led by our world-renowned faculty, and kickstart the next phase of your career.

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Prospective student events

28 Mar

Highlight event: Open House

Join us on our historic campus to explore our world-class degree programs, meet our community, and experience ESMT life firsthand. If you are considering applying to ESMT Berlin this event is for you!