International options in the Master of Global Management
With multiple international and study abroad options to choose from, your Master in Global Management truly is a globally focused program.
Our dedicated International Office is on hand to make sure you are able to embrace the international exposure opportunities that work for your goals and profile, including:
- Shared and double degree programs with top universities in the USA (these options are exclusive to the MGM)
- Exchange programs with partner universities around the world – with no additional tuition fees
- A Social Impact Project working as an economic or management consultant for an organization with specific social impact objectives
- The option to explore international internships
- Post-graduate opportunities like the Responsible Leaders Fellowship
Special international exchange options in the MGM
As a Master in Global Management student, you have the unique opportunity to apply for specialized degree program options that you will complete with both ESMT and with a leading partner institution in the USA.
Please note, spaces in these programs are extremely limited, and there are special admissions processes for each program. Learn more at the links below.
In total, this means graduating with two distinct master’s degrees from two of the leading business schools in the world
Upon completing my studies at Yale SOM, I will graduate with a Master of Management Studies in Global Business and Society from Yale University’s School of Management. After finishing my master’s thesis at ESMT Berlin, I will then be awarded the Master of Science in Global Management. In total, this means graduating with two distinct master’s degrees from two of the leading business schools in the world.
Long-term exchange options
After completing the core MGM courses at ESMT in the spring of your first year, you may then choose the study abroad option and take your elective courses at one of our many partner institutions around the world.
No additional tuition fees are required but you will be responsible for your own travel and accommodation costs. You will also be able to access additional benefits from your exchange school, such as student activities, career service support, and on-campus recruitment events.
Please note: places at partner schools are limited, and partner school offerings are liable to change.
The lifestyle in Lisbon was a great bonus; it was not uncommon to have a challenging class in the morning and head to the beach for a surf session in the afternoon.
For me, this was an ideal place for a semester abroad and an important step for both my academic path and my career.
My time at NOVA School of Business & Economics (SBE) was equally rewarding. The university offers a high academic level, and I focused on subjects I was genuinely curious about, like entrepreneurial strategy and blockchain technology.
You’re far from home, yes, but everything’s taken care of, so you’re not doing it alone.
I dare you to go because you’re afraid. I was afraid too. It’s totally normal. But if I had to choose again, a hundred times over, I’d make the same choice every single time. Because the program is so well structured on both the ESMT and FDSM sides, it’s actually a very low-risk way to take a big leap.
Just through their teaching, their examples, and the way they approached business topics, they helped us start to understand the Chinese business culture. And honestly, that cultural understanding is essential if you ever want to do business successfully in China. It says a lot about their mindset. Meeting and connecting with such driven and curious people, was a huge added value for me, both personally and professionally.
More international options
In addition to an exchange, you can strengthen your international exposure by choosing from a range of activities abroad: both during your degree and after graduation.
You will be able to choose from a diverse offering of academic and practice-oriented options that can strengthen your intercultural skills, help you give back to the community while building consulting experience, expand your professional network, and subject you to nuanced views of the global marketplace.
The opportunity to work abroad and immerse myself in a different culture has been a unique adventure.
Stepping into the American work culture has been a fascinating shift from my experiences in Germany...The opportunity to work abroad and immerse myself in a different culture has been a unique adventure. It perfectly complements the first six months I spent at ESMT, enabling me to collect new impressions, develop a deeper understanding of different cultures, and sharpen my international acumen.
Master's student stories about international experiences
Contact the International Office
Learn about doing your exchange at ESMT
If you are a student at one of our partner schools and would like to join us on campus at ESMT Berlin, we would love to welcome you!
Potential incoming exchange students can find more information about an exchange by clicking the link below.
We also welcome enquiries from any interested exchange partners.
Anna Frankowska
International Office
Erasmus+ code: D BERLIN46
ESMT Berlin
Schlossplatz 1
10178 Berlin
Germany
ESMT Berlin is part of the Erasmus+ Program
Many of our exchange partnerships take place within the Erasmus+ program framework.
