"Maximizing Your Online MBA: Why Joining Student Clubs Matters"
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.
"Wirtschaft hängt von Ökosystemen ab – Kritik an Berichtspflichten"
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.
"Psychische Belastung im Homeoffice: So schützen Sie Ihre mentale Gesundheit"
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 receives funding for modernization of the former GDR State Council building
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.
"Online MBAs: Top Graduates Share Their Best Advice"
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.
"How to choose the right Executive MBA"
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 Executive MBA students look to switch careers"
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.
"Highlights and Key Trends from Bloomberg’s 2024-25 Business School Rankings"
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.
"From Solar Energy To CO2 Emissions, B-School Students Compete To Solve Society’s Key Challenges"
BusinessBecause published an article on the INNOVA Europe 2024 competition finale in Paris, featuring insights from Roland Siegers, ESMT Berlin's director of external engagement, on how INNOVA Europe highlights the role of entrepreneurship in addressing some of the world's biggest challenges.
"Diversity Targets Met, But Engagement Lags – Why Inclusive Leadership Is Hard."
In a Forbes article, Dr. Sarah Horn, program director and executive coach at ESMT, explains that while companies have made progress in meeting diversity targets, they still face challenges with deeper issues such as employee engagement and fostering a sense of belonging. She emphasizes that inclusive leadership goes beyond compliance; it requires self-awareness, confronting unconscious biases, and promoting psychological safety. Leaders must embrace vulnerability, address privilege and exclusion, and engage in ongoing challenging conversations to create environments where all employees can thrive.
"Do Lean Startup Methods Work for Deep Tech?"
In their latest article for Harvard Business Review, Professor Linus Dahlander, Lufthansa Group Chair in Innovation, and Professor Francis de Véricourt, Academic Director of the Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) at ESMT Berlin, examine how the conventional lean startup approach may not seamlessly apply to deep tech ventures.
ESMT Berlin appoints Ann-Kristin Achleitner as distinguished affiliate professor
ESMT Berlin has appointed Ann-Kristin Achleitner distinguished affiliate professor. A renowned academic and expert in the fields of entrepreneurial and corporate finance, Achleitner brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her new role, further strengthening ESMT as a leader in innovative business education.
"The benefits of a European MBA"
Rebecca Loades, who is the director of MBA programs at ESMT, spoke with Poets&Quants about the advantages of pursuing an MBA at ESMT and the unique opportunities a European MBA offers.
ESMT Berlin and HEC Paris launch next-gen computing program with support of Dieter Schwarz Stiftung
The Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) at ESMT Berlin and the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute (IEI) at HEC Paris are partnering to advance Europe’s technological sovereignty. Supported by the Dieter Schwarz Stiftung, in collaboration with TUM Campus Heilbronn and Campus Founders, they are launching a cutting-edge program focusing on next generation computing within Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), a nonprofit organization that delivers an objectives-based program for massively scalable, seed-stage, science- and technology-based companies.
ESMT Berlin appoints Harald Christ as first honorary senator
ESMT Berlin appoints Harald Christ as its first honorary senator on October 2, recognizing his extraordinary support of the business school. This important award recognizes Christ's continued commitment and contribution to the growth and national and international visibility of ESMT.
