Our mission, purpose, and values define what ESMT Berlin stands for, what we aim to achieve, and the principles that guide our work. Together, they shape how we educate leaders, advance knowledge, and create positive impact in business and society.
Our mission
From the heart of Europe, we create and impart new knowledge to advance business and society. We develop entrepreneurial leaders who think globally and act responsibly.
Our mission defines what we do as an international business school. Through research, education, and engagement with business and society, we create new knowledge, develop entrepreneurial leaders, and contribute to meaningful impact for individuals, organizations, and society.
Our purpose
Empowering people to create a better tomorrow.
Everything ESMT does is guided by one purpose: empowering people to create a better tomorrow.
Our purpose reflects why we exist. It inspires our commitment to developing entrepreneurial leaders, creating new knowledge, and supporting individuals and organizations as they address the challenges and opportunities of a changing world.
From purpose to strategy
Strategy ESMT Berlin 2030: Empower to Excel sets out how we will translate our mission, purpose, and values into action and prepare leaders and organizations to excel in a changing world.
Bringing our mission, purpose, and values to life
We bring our mission, purpose, and values to life through:
- Research that advances business and society.
- Degree programs that develop entrepreneurial leaders.
- Executive Education that supports lifelong learning.
- Partnerships that connect academia, business, and society.
- Engagement that drives positive impact beyond the classroom.
