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Is the MGM for you?

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Preparing you for a career in international business

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Global Immersion

Practical experiences are central to the program, giving you time to apply new skills in real-world environments and prepare for the job market:

  • Take advantage of internship opportunities during the program.
  • Take an academic term abroad at one of ESMT's top-ranked partners around the world, including the Global Impact Program (GIP) with the University of Virginia.
  • Take language classes in German, French, Spanish or Chinese at our partner GLS Sprachenzentrum Berlin (German Language School Berlin). 
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SIP
Social Impact Project

The Social Impact Project is a four-month project with a five-week intensive field project as part of the Master in Global Management program.

It offers you the opportunity to serve as an economic or management consultant for an organization with specific social impact objectives, such as:

  • a non-profit organization
  • a CSR department
  • a social entrepreneurship venture, or
  • a social impact project of a for-profit organization. 
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Finance Certificate

As part of your elective course choice, you can opt to complete five advanced courses in Finance subjects with a focus on global investment strategies. 

 

You will be issued an ESMT Finance Certificate in addition to your master's degree. 

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Global Impact Program

The Global Impact Program (GIP), developed in partnership with the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce, offers an immersive exchange option in Charlottesville, USA in your second year at ESMT.

  • Engage in a specialized curriculum focused on sustainability and social impact
  • Gain insights from a leading business school in the world’s largest economy, the USA
  • Form teams with UVA peers for the social impact projects
  • Expand your professional network through hands-on international collaboration
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Ready to start your application?

If you are interested in joining the ESMT community, then it is time to start your application. Still need more information before making your decision?

Visit the admissions page to learn more about the requirements for enrolling and the documents you will need for your application.

Alternatively, you may need more details about the range of scholarships that we offer or the cost of a master's program at ESMT Berlin.

Or perhaps you are curious about how we can help you start laying the foundations of your career while you study?

How to apply for the Master's in Global Management

  1. Create an account in the online application portal
  2. Select your program of interest
    If you have not decided about the format that suits you the best, you can apply to multiple programs.
  3. Complete the application form and upload required files
    More information on requirements can be found on the admissions page
  4. Application review
  5. Interview with admissions
    Interviews may be conducted by either admissions, careers or program directors or program faculty leads.
  6. Decision and enrollment
    After accepting an offer you will receive access to an internal student portal, which will provide you with all necessary information regarding the next steps. A dedicated Student Services manager will be available to assist you with any further needs and questions you may have.

Frequently asked questions

Not the answers you were looking for? Check out our FAQ page for more.

What are the MGM application requirements?

  • A Bachelor's degree
  • Proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS) or graduating from a university program taught in English
  • Completed application, including essays and one recommendation
  • Having less than 24 months of post-graduate professional experience (not including internship or work experience prior to bachelor program graduation)

Find out more information about admission requirements here.

Does ESMT Berlin offer on-campus housing?

ESMT offers student accommodation in 7 shared flats near campus, just a 10-min walk away. 

Full-time ESMT students can apply for single or double rooms in the shared flats – each fully furnished and equipped with WIFI. For more information on ESMT student accommodation, click here. As there are limited rooms available, please also consider other housing options. 

What should I consider before moving to Berlin?

Visas

All non-EU/non-EEA nationals staying in Germany are typically required to obtain a visa before entering the country, if they intend to stay for more than 90 days to work or study.

Issuing a German student visa might take up to 6 months. Though the process is often quicker, we advise all admitted students to reach the embassies in their countries as early as possible.

APS

The APS Certificate is mandatory for Chinese and Indian students who are interested in studying in Germany. Before applying to a German university you have to hand in your academic certificates and documents to the APS office in your respective country. This procedure might take time. We would recommend booking an appointment as soon as possible.

You can read all about the APS for China and the APS for India on their respective websites or contact the German embassy.

Residence permit

After entering Germany for study purposes, students are required to register as a resident at their new address with the local registration office (Bürgeramt) and apply for a residence permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis/Aufenthaltstitel) at the local immigration authority (Ausländerbehörde/Landesamt für Einwanderung). This document is the permit that allows non-EU or non-EEA nationals to live and study in Berlin for the duration of the program.

Upon receiving a valid residence permit in Germany, you may travel to another country within the Schengen zone, visa-free, using a valid passport for up to 90 days per six-month period.

Can I extend my residence permit after the program is finished?

According to current German immigration regulations, after successfully graduating from a German higher education institution, you are eligible to extend your residence permit for up to 18 months and receive a so-called job search permit (which is more beneficial compared to job seeker visas for specialists without a German diploma). During this time, you can search for suitable employment that complements your German university degree.

What are the MGM GMAT and GRE requirements?

GMAT, GMAT Focus, or GRE scores are not obligatory if candidates can provide alternative evidence of outstanding quantitative skills and/or scientific training within their Bachelor’s studies through competitive grades. As a guideline, GMAT scores below 600 (GMAT Focus below 555), or GRE scores below 304 are not competitive.

Please note that depending on the educational background, as well as the grades, the review of the scores can focus more on the quantitative section of respective test

What are the MGM tuition fees and payment schedule?

Tuition for the full two-year MGM program is currently €35,000.

MGM full tuition fees are paid in three installments over the two academic years, as follows:

  • To officially confirm your enrollment and reserve your place in the class, a first deposit of €4,000 should be paid no later than four weeks after receiving your acceptance offer. This deposit will be deducted from future tuition payments.
  • The remaining tuition fees are to be paid in two equal installments, at the beginning (September) and after the first year of the program.

These fees cover all courses and seminars, teaching materials, orientation, and career support.

In addition to tuition, students should budget enough money for relocation and living expenses. We recommend that you budget around €1,200 per month for living expenses.

Full tuition fee information can be found here

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