The Master in Global Management (MGM) is a full-time, two-year program (120 ECTS) starting each September. This page outlines the program structure, course timeline, and key experiences that prepare you for international careers in strategy, consulting, finance, tech, and beyond.
You will gain a solid grounding in management, strategy, and economics, all while customizing your learning through electives, certificates, internships, and international opportunities.
The MGM curriculum is structured around five components:
The MSc 2026–2028 cohort will begin on September 8, 2026.
During your master's program, you can take optional evening German classes in partnership with Inlingua Berlin. Running from October to March with two live online sessions per week, the courses are open to all levels and taught in small groups.
Examinations are administered by Inlingua Berlin, and you will receive a certificate upon successful completion.
By strengthening your German proficiency, you’ll gain valuable skills for internships, student jobs, and early-career opportunities in Germany.
During your master's program, you can take optional evening German classes in partnership with Inlingua Berlin. Running from October to March with two live online sessions per week, the courses are open to all levels and taught in small groups.
Examinations are administered by Inlingua Berlin, and you will receive a certificate upon successful completion.
By strengthening your German proficiency, you’ll gain valuable skills for internships, student jobs, and early-career opportunities in Germany.
Complete an internship of up to six months with a company that aligns with your careers goals, in coordination with ESMT. German students are encouraged to complete their internship abroad.
ESMT currently works with a growing number of companies to offer internships.
Please note that while ESMT has agreements with internship providers to offer internships, participants are still required to apply and pass the target company’s selection procedures. Participants may also source their own internship opportunities.
Besides Germany, students are gaining international experience by interning in Japan, Turkey, Switzerland, France, South Korea and Kenya.
+ MIE and MAAI core courses
*If you choose to participate in the Global Impact Program (GIP), you will follow a predefined curriculum abroad at UVA. Click here to see Term 4 courses for GIP.
During your master's program, you can take optional evening German classes in partnership with Inlingua Berlin. Running from October to March with two live online sessions per week, the courses are open to all levels and taught in small groups.
Examinations are administered by Inlingua Berlin, and you will receive a certificate upon successful completion.
By strengthening your German proficiency, you’ll gain valuable skills for internships, student jobs, and early-career opportunities in Germany.
+ MIE and MAAI core courses
*If you choose to participate in the Global Impact Program (GIP), you will continue with the pre-set curriculum upon returning to Berlin. Click here to see Term 5 courses for GIP.
The Social Impact Project is a five-week project for both Master and Full-time MBA students. It offers students the opportunity to serve as an economic or management consultant for an organization with specific social impact objectives.
During your master's program, you can take optional evening German classes in partnership with Inlingua Berlin. Running from October to March with two live online sessions per week, the courses are open to all levels and taught in small groups.
Examinations are administered by Inlingua Berlin, and you will receive a certificate upon successful completion.
By strengthening your German proficiency, you’ll gain valuable skills for internships, student jobs, and early-career opportunities in Germany.
While working on your Master thesis, you may seek the opportunity of a second internship and carry out your research with support from practitioners.
Alternatively, particularly those who intend to pursue an academic career, you may opt for working on a thesis topic in close coordination with a professor’s own research agenda.
Throughout the program, you can take your learning further with a range of academic and international opportunities.
Pursue a focused finance track by taking advanced electives in global investment. Earn an additional ESMT Finance and Investment Certificate alongside your master’s degree.
Complete up to six months of hands-on experience with a globally active company or organization. Integrated into the curriculum, these internships provide real responsibility at a first-job level—helping you build skills, confidence, and connections for an international career.
Study abroad in your second year at one of ESMT’s top-ranked partner schools in Europe, Asia, or the Americas. Experience new academic environments and broaden your worldview.
Join an immersive exchange at the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce. In Term 4, study in the US with a focus on global strategy, financial markets, and operations in international markets. In Term 5, return to Berlin to sharpen your leadership skills and collaborate with UVA students on a social impact project in an emerging country of your choice.
Develop essential professional skills through built-in skills seminars covering topics like leadership, cybersecurity, talent acquisition, and project management. The skills seminars are mandatory in year one and optional in year two.
Work with a nonprofit or social enterprise during a five-week consulting project.
The Social Impact Project challenges you to apply your business knowledge in a real-world setting while contributing to positive social outcomes in Europe or beyond.
Take optional German language classes alongside your regular studies to navigate daily life in Berlin and boost your value and employability in the local job market.
Turn your degree into action after graduation with a fully funded six-month placement at an NGO or social enterprise in a developing country.
The RLF offers a rare chance to apply your skills where they’re needed most, create lasting impact, and grow as a purpose-driven professional before entering the job market.
In today’s global economy, leaders are expected to work across countries, cultures, and teams—often navigating different ways of thinking and collaborating. At ESMT, that’s how learning begins.
From your first term, you will work in diverse, international teams: challenging assumptions, learning from different perspectives, and developing the cross-cultural skills essential for global leadership. Collaborative learning is built into every part of the MGM experience, from case discussions to group projects.
As you move through the program, your learning environment expands. Electives, extracurricular activities, and campus events connect you with students from across all three Master's programs, as well as the MBA and Executive Education cohorts. This wider community brings fresh viewpoints, professional experience, and global insight into your learning journey.
ESMT’s international faculty combines academic excellence with deep industry expertise. Many are active researchers, consultants, and lecturers in ESMT’s executive education programs, ensuring that teaching is grounded in both theory and practice.
With a commitment to teaching and a strong network of industry connections, ESMT faculty create a dynamic, relevant, and academically rigorous environment for developing future global leaders.
ESMT faculty members: