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Germany recognizes the importance of lifelong learning and most states offer "educational leave" (in German: Bildungsurlaub or Bildungszeit). During this additional time off work (on top of normal vacation leave), employees are able to concentrate exclusively on learning. The duration of educational leave is typically up to five working days in one calendar year, or ten working days over two consecutive years.

The regulation of educational leave is a federal state matter, i.e. each federal state determines policy. Only Bavaria and Saxony have no educational leave regulations.

The federal law applying to you will depend on the location of your employer or where you mainly work. You will therefore need to check if 1. you meet the conditions for being granted educational leave; and 2. if the program you intend to join is eligible. Please check your local regulation while this overview (DE only) summarizes the different federal approaches.

In the state of Berlin, ESMT Berlin is a state-recognized private university. Our programs are therefore automatically recognized under the Berliner Bildungszeitgesetz if they meet the following conditions:

  • The program lasts at least one day
  • A program day lasts at least 6 hours of 45 minutes each

Check the program schedule to see whether these conditions are met.

ESMT Berlin is also recognized by the following federal states to offer educational leave (however, please check the specific state policies):

  • Baden-Württemberg (Info)
  • Nordrhein-Westfalen (Info)
  • Saarland (Info)

Normally a proof of enrollment in the program is sufficient to apply for educational leave with your HR department. 

This educational leave provision is primarily applicable for students in our Executive Education open programs, Part-time MBA program, Global Online MBA program, and Executive MBA program.

Leadership

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Leading Change: Understanding and Shaping Transformations

Initiating and implementing change in organizations

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Gianluca Carnabuci ESMT faculty

Leading People and Teams

Unlock the skills, mindset and behaviors of effective leadership

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General management and corporate governance

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Executive Transition Program

Succeed in the transition to general management

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Senior Management Program

Enhance your skills and become a successful senior leader

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Analytics & AI

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AI for Managers

Embrace the potential of AI

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Professor Catalina Stefanescu-Cuntze in the classroom

Data Analytics

Convert data insights into business value

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Strategy

Professor Olaf Plötner in the classroom

Bringing Technology to Market

Three modules across the major business regions of the world

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Solid Growth - Winning with Business Strategies

Become an effective strategist

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Innovation

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Design Thinking and Corporate Change

In cooperation with HPI Academy (Hasso Plattner Institute)

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Participants of the Leading Digital Transformation Program

Leading Digital Transformation

Get ahead of digital disruption

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Sustainability

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Leading Sustainable Business Transformation

Drive sustainable business transformation at your organization

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Booster Program: Sustainable Transformation

How to lead sustainable business transformation with scientific knowledge, practical implementation tools, and best practices from the industry

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Finance

Jörg Rocholl in the classroom

Finance for Executives

Boost your financial literacy

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Negotiation

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Mastering Negotiations

Learn the essentials of conducting successful negotiations

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Persuasion, Power, and Politics

Maximize your influence

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