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ESMT Berlin has launched a new, user-centric website. This digital upgrade aligns with the international business school’s refreshed brand identity and reinforces its commitment to delivering innovative digital experiences in business education. The redesigned website facilitates easier navigation and an enhanced experience for all visitors.

Gianluca Carnabuci, professor of organizational behavior, holder of the Ingrid and Manfred Gentz Chair in Business and Society, and director of research, has been appointed senior editor at Organization Science, a leading academic journal that publishes groundbreaking research on the dynamics of organizations, fostering a deeper understanding of organizational theory, behavior, and strategic processes.

CHEManager published an article on the general development of AI, featuring Henry Sauermann, professor of strategy at ESMT Berlin, who provided insights into how AI can specifically enhance managers' roles.

Find MBA Online spoke with Rebecca Loades, director of MBA programs at ESMT, about how to build a strong professional brand even before pursuing an online MBA program. Loades advised that sharing insights, showcasing projects, and participating in webinars can highlight your expertise and help keep you visible in your field.

ESMT Berlin has been ranked #21 globally in the Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking and is once again the #1 ranked business school in Germany. The school’s MBA programs are recognized among the world’s best for instilling a holistic purpose in tomorrow's leaders and equipping them with the skills and values needed to build a more inclusive economy that benefits both society and business.

Poets&Quants published an article on the advantages of online MBA programs, featuring Jocelyn Tillner, a global online MBA student at ESMT Berlin, as she shares her personal experiences during her studies.

Dr. Nora Graselli, lecturer in leadership at ESMT Berlin, has contributed an article to The CEO Magazine on the transformative power of rehearsals in business—a powerful yet often underutilized strategy for success. In this piece, she highlights how teams can benefit from collective rehearsals and offers managers practical guidance on implementing this strategy within their organizations.

Rebecca Loades, ESMT's director of MBA programs, was interviewed by Find MBA Online about the opportunities student clubs offer online MBA students to connect and the positive impact these connections can have on their career prospects.

ESMT President Jörg Rocholl was interviewed by Handelsblatt on the importance of biodiversity, where he emphasized that preserving biodiversity is crucial not only for addressing climate change but also for revitalizing economic growth.

Faculty member Eric Quintaine, associate professor of organizational behavior, was interviewed by Chip.de on the possible negative effects of working from home and potential preventative measures that employees, employers, and freelancers can take.

ESMT Berlin will receive up to 6.8 million euros from the German federal government’s KulturInvest program for the further modernization of its campus in the former GDR State Council building. This decision by the German Bundestag Budget Committee reinforces the importance of ESMT as a center for international education and interdisciplinary exchange in the heart of Berlin.

Jocelyn Tillner, a student in ESMT's Global Online MBA program, was interviewed by Poets&Quants and shared her advice for upcoming MBA students on learning experiences and networking.

Rebecca Loades, director of MBA programs at ESMT, spoke to the Financial Times about how to choose the right Executive MBA, as well as traditional and alternative ways to fund an MBA journey.

More EMBA students are using their degrees to pivot into new careers rather than climb within their current organizations, with many self-funding their education to gain flexibility, prompting schools like ESMT Berlin to adapt their programs with enhanced networking and career support.

In Bloomberg's 2024-25 Best Business Schools Ranking, ESMT was ranked #14 in Europe for full-time MBA programs. Bloomberg highlighted ESMT's tight-knit, diverse cohorts, its strong connections with industry leaders, and its integration with Berlin’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. ESMT’s flexible curriculum emphasizes leadership, sustainability, and technology, providing real-world experiences with a global business perspective.