Management Programs for Executives

Advance your career with ESMT’s executive management programs

Move beyond theory and sharpen the skills senior managers need to drive results. ESMT Berlin’s executive management programs combine research-based insights with practical tools you can apply immediately at work. Strengthen the capabilities leaders need to manage today and govern for tomorrow.

Our approach is innovative, rigorous, and practical - tailored to the needs of today’s leaders. We combine cutting-edge research with real-world applications, fostering critical thinking and strategic decision-making through interactive workshops, peer consulting, and expert insights. Looking to level up? Our management development programs deliver focused leadership and management education for busy professionals aiming at senior responsibility and board impact.

Accredited and recognized

ESMT Berlin holds triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) and a strong European standing.

Executive education Berlin

Learn in a capital city with corporates, startups, and policy networks that enrich executive learning.

Practice first

Short, concentrated management programs with cases, simulations, and peer learning you can use at work the next day.

From management to board readiness

Build enterprise view, risk and oversight capabilities, and the judgment expected in the boardroom, ideal for senior leadership development and supervisory roles.

Alumni outcomes: How ESMT management programs deliver impact

In the past, I was always focusing on my own function, working within a silo. But today, because of the ETP, I have a more holistic perspective.

That’s enabled me to steer the function in a way that has a broader, more positive impact for the whole company.

Jens Delventhal

Executive Transition Program (ETP) Alumnus

Explore management development programs

Senior Management Program

General Management Seminar

Executive Transition Program

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Bitkom Management Club

Face-to-face

Lead with strategic insight

Effectively lead cross-functional teams and make impactful decisions that drive business growth.

Raise organizational standards

Implement stronger accountability, ethical practices, and management across your organization.

Step into senior leadership

Navigate complex challenges with confidence and advance into senior management roles.

Guide boardroom dynamics

Enhance your supervisory board's impact, align strategic priorities and strengthen governance.

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ESMT Berlin’s approach to management programs

ESMT Berlin’s management programs are purposefully designed to help professionals navigate the dynamic challenges of modern business with clarity and confidence. At the core of these programs is an emphasis on integrative thinking—encouraging participants to connect insights across disciplines, from strategy and innovation to ethics and sustainability.

What makes ESMT’s approach distinctive is its focus on transformational learning. Participants engage in experiential formats such as simulations, case studies, and real-world projects that mirror complex management scenarios. The programs challenge individuals not only to sharpen technical and analytical skills but also to cultivate agility, resilience, and empathy—traits essential for effective leadership in times of uncertainty.

Furthermore, ESMT fosters a collaborative environment where diversity of thought and background enrich the learning experience. Programs like the Executive Transition Program provide senior professionals with a platform to reflect on their leadership identity while broadening their perspective on global business trends.

In short, ESMT Berlin’s management programs are not just about acquiring knowledge; they are about enabling leaders to make a lasting, positive impact on their organizations and society.