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Master's programs

Master's degrees designed with you in mind
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What's your path?

The three master's degrees (MSc) at ESMT Berlin are all designed to offer you the ultimate combination of specializations, educational rigor, and entrepreneurial expertise. 

Choose the program that best fits your interests and desired career trajectory. Each program will help you refine your skills and develop the foundation to make your mark in a corporate or startup business.

Our master's programs

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Global Management

LEAD IN THE WORLD OF TOMORROW

 

Duration: 24 months

Study method: On-campus

Location: Berlin + required global internship and social impact projects, and optional exchange semester like the Global Impact Program in the US, or double degree

Start date: September

Tuition: € 35,000

Focus: Managing global corporations in a changing world

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Innovation & Entrepreneurship

START AND DISRUPT BUSINESS FOR GOOD

 

Duration: 24 months

Study method: On-campus

Location: Berlin and optional exchange semester for the students who choose the Innovation track

Start date: September

Tuition: € 35,000

Focus: Transform or build the business of tomorrow

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Master Analytics Artificial Intelligence
Analytics & Artificial Intelligence

APPLY DATA-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS TO FUTURE CHALLENGES

 

Duration: 24 months

Study method: On-campus

Location: Berlin + required global internship and optional exchange semester

Start date: September

Tuition: € 35,000

Focus: Leading business transformation through the use of state-of-the-art data and automation

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An introduction to ESMT's master programs

Director of Master Programs, Tino Elgner, talks us through the three master programs.

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Choose the master's degree course that fits your goals

Discover how our three master programs are designed to prepare you for the world.

Why study for your master's degree at ESMT?

Highlights

  • World-class faculty at the cutting edge of research and teaching

  • Located in the heart of Berlin, the largest startup economy in Europe and central to global business

  • Alumni network represented all around the globe

  • Student clubs and large-scale student-run initiatives

Benefits

  • Foundation courses based on the latest business insights 

  • Hands-on skill seminars offered by leading industry experts

  • Dynamic range of electives for a customizable learning experience 

  • International student body, faculty, and staff members

  • Additional projects in social impact, investing, entrepreneurship, and analytics

Career Support

  • Personal and individual career service support with regular one-on-one meetings

  • Internships built into the curriculum for maximum exposure to the European economy

  • Automatically qualify for an 18-month resident permit extension to find work in Germany after graduating 

  • Skills workshops for your career development

  • Company visits direct to you to support networking

Which ESMT Berlin Master's program is right for you?

Take this four-minute quiz to find out

Your master's degree journey

Year one

Learn the core

Begin your master's degree journey by building the foundation of your knowledge.

This means that for the first and second terms you'll complete mandatory core courses.

Practice

In this year you'll also complete an internship as part of the program, lasting 3 - 6 months; or if you are an MIE student you can complete the Summer Entrepreneurship Program.

Year two

Customize your program

Create an individual study plan that suits your career goals:

  • Choose from 35+ electives* including core courses from the other 2 master programs and finance subjects for the ESMT Finance Certificate
  • 15+ international exchange options, including the new Global Impact Program (GIP) with the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce in the US
  • Master-specific practice projects 
Master thesis

Finish off your master's degree journey with your master thesis.

Find out more about master's students at ESMT

A highly international class...

149 students are currently enrolled in the three master programs at ESMT Berlin. Their average age is 23 and they are a highly international cohort, with 76% coming to study from outside of Germany and 45% coming from outside of Europe. In total, the master students in this cohort represent 49 nationalities.

...from a variety of academic backgrounds

Students of the three master's degree courses at ESMT come from a variety of academic backgrounds. Business studies and management students comprise the largest share but the majority of students are coming to ESMT with degrees from a range of other topics including Economics, IT, communications or engineering.

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Studying for your master's degree at ESMT Berlin also means moving to one of Europe's most vibrant capital cities.

Everything you need to know about moving to Berlin

Who studies at ESMT?

Get more information about your potential future classmates with class profiles on students of the Master in Global Management, Master in Analytics and Artificial Intelligence and Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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Vali Ideation Bootcamp

Vali Berlin is the entrepreneurship hub at ESMT Berlin and fosters responsible entrepreneurship for economic, environmental, and social value creation.

Explore Vali Berlin

Global Impact Program (GIP)

Embark on a transformative experience with the GIP, in collaboration with UVA's McIntire School of Commerce. MGM students will spend Term 4 in Charlottesville engaging in a carefully crafted curriculum, then return to Berlin with UVA students to work together on the social impact project.  

This immersive exchange brings together two world-class business schools in two major economies, preparing students to inspire and lead change in global organizations.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the requirements for ESMT's master programs?

The admission requirements differ for each of our master programs. You can find out more about the admission requirements for each program here:

Master in Global Management Admissions page
Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Admissions page
Master in Analytics and AI Admissions page

Generally speaking, candidates should ensure that the the following statements apply to them:

  • You hold a previous degree (at least Bachelor's equivalent) with excellent grades. If you are finishing your undergraduate studies within the next year, your application will also be considered. 
  • You are Recently graduated, with no more than 24 months of postgraduate work experience (excl. internships) 
  • You can provide evidence of English language proficiency
  • You can provide evidence of strong quantitative skills or have excellent GMAT, GMAT Focus or GRE scores

What is the application deadline?

The application deadline for master programs starting in September 2025 is July 31, 2025.

This is a soft-deadline: Applications received after this point will still be considered, but we recommend applying before this deadline in order to secure your space on the program.

Do you offer scholarships or financial support?

Yes, there are a range of scholarships available to remove barriers to entry. ESMT Berlin also offers access to a range of loan programs.

You can find out more on our dedicated fees and financing page.

Is it possible to study for a master's degree part-time?

No, all of the master's degree courses at ESMT Berlin are full-time programs.

However according to German laws and regulations, students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week as working students while still maintaining their student status.

If you are able to balance the priorities of a master's degree program and a part-time job without negatively affecting your studies then this option is open for you to pursue.

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Nov
Prospective students
Open House - Degree Programs - November 15
November 15, 2024
14:30 - 18:30 | ESMT Berlin
26
Nov
Prospective students
E-Fellows Master Forum, Zurich
November 26, 2024
16:00 - 19:30 | Zurich, Switzerland
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Nov
Prospective students
E-Fellows Master Forum, Berlin
November 28, 2024
16:45 - 19:00 | Berlin, Germany
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Dec
Prospective students
Masters Fair, Berlin
December 4, 2024
09:30 - 17:00 | Berlin, Germany

Founders and benefactors

ESMT Berlin was founded in 2002 by 25 leading global companies and institutions.