Choose the right MBA for you
Deciding to pursue an MBA is an important step for you and your career. At ESMT Berlin we provide a range of MBA programs tailored for different stages of professional development, and built to fit with diverse goals and lifestyles.
Applications are now open for all ESMT MBA programs starting in 2027.
We offer a:
- Full-time MBA: a fully immersive, in-person learning experience
- Executive MBA: a modular degree designed to develop senior leaders
- Part-time MBA: a blended program, 75% online and 25% in-person residencies
- Global Online MBA: a 100% remote program that gives you the flexibility to study at your own pace
Ready to take the next step?
Request a profile evaluation or find out more about the application process.
Boost your career with an MBA in Berlin
An MBA gives you new skills, experiences and an expanded network, allowing you to take control of your career and choose where it takes you next. Many ESMT MBA alumni change function, begin work in a new industry, or even take their skills to the international job market with a move to a new country. Some even make the so called "triple jump" and change all three at once.
MBAs are vital for anyone aspiring towards general management or senior leadership roles, but the skills and experiences they offer - including their in-depth focus on how businesses function, grow and overcome challenges - provide alumni with a broad suite of transferable skills suited to any career.
Frequently asked questions
What are the application requirements for the MBA programs?
Our four MBA programs are designed to fit different profiles. For more detailed information on admissions requirements please see the dedicated page for the MBA you are interested in:
- Full-time MBA admissions
- Executive MBA admissions
- Part-time MBA admissions
- Global Online MBA admissions
In general, the following criteria reflect the minimum requirements for an ESMT MBA program:
- At least three years of consecutive postgraduate, professional experience (seven years experience is required for the EMBA)
- An undergraduate, or first university, degree (bachelor)
- Strong GMAT, GRE, EA, or BAT scores (the average GMAT score is 640)
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
What is the difference between the Full-time, Global Online, Part-time and Executive MBA programs?
Regardless of the program you choose to enroll onto, each offers you the chance to gain the same triple-accredited, globally-recognized MBA degree.
The Full-time MBA (FTMBA), Part-time MBA (PTMBA), and Global Online MBA (GOMBA) are all suited for participants with at least 3 years of postgraduate experience. The main difference between them is program length and the format, with PTMBA and GOMBA both featuring online, remote learning.
The Executive MBA (EMBA) is designed for senior leaders who already have substantial management and leadership experience and offers a program that emphasizes personal effectiveness at senior managerial levels.
What are the application deadlines?
Applications are now open for all MBA programs starting between January 2027 and January 2028.
The exact deadlines are unique for each program, but in general they follow this schedule:
Round one: Oct 31, 2026. Current round. First deadline for the Global Online MBA starting March 2027, the Part-time MBA starting September 2027, the Executive MBA starting September 2027, and the Full-time MBA staring January 2028. Penultimate deadline for the Full-time MBA starting January 2027.
Round two: Dec 15, 2026. Soft final deadline for the Full-time MBA starting January 2027.
Round three: Jan 31, 2027. Soft final deadline for the Global Online MBA starting March 2027.
Round four: Mar 31, 2027
Round five: May 18, 2027
Round six: Jun 30, 2027
Round seven: Jul 31, 2027
Round eight: Aug 31, 2027. Soft final deadline for the Part-time MBA and Executive MBA, both starting September 2027
Round nine: Oct 31, 2027
Round ten: Dec 15, 2027. Soft final deadline for the Full-time MBA starting January 2028.
For more details, including details of each program's application awards and start dates, please visit the admissions page for the program you are interested in:
Upcoming MBA events
Event highlight: October Virtual Open House
Join our virtual Open House to meet Rebecca Loades, Director of MBA Programs and explore ESMT Berlin’s four MBA programs to find out which path best fits your professional goals.
10:30 - 16:00 | Calle Guadalajara No. 104, Colonia Condesa, CDMX, Mexico
16:30 - 20:20 | Hamburg, Germany
17:00 - 21:15 | São Paulo, Brazil
09:00 - 13:00 | Sao Paulo, Brazil
Meet us on campus & get an application fee waiver
Join us on our historical campus for a one-on-one Coffee Chat or come to an ESMT Open House and receive a full waiver on your degree program application fee
Ready to make your next career move?
Applications are now open for all MBA programs. Join us at ESMT and take charge of your professional journey.