Unlock the next stage of your management career with a Full-time MBA
Launch your career with an ESMT full-time MBA and gain the skills you will need to negotiate the challenges of the future.
Choice is at the heart of the MBA, with multiple opportunities to tailor the program to the type of career you want to build, while developing the core competencies required to lead in a global business.
Focus on managerial analytics and prepare to lead and innovate in the world of business
Develop intra- and entrepreneurial skills and take advantage of ESMT's close links to Berlin's vibrant startup scene
In an intense 15 months, this international business MBA equips you with an extensive suite of skills and experiences that will put you in the driver’s seat of your own career.
ESMT Berlin is currently ranked #1 in Germany and #4 in Europe for Entrepreneurship in the Poets&Quants World’s Best MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship Ranking 2025.
General management plus specializations in managerial analytics or innovation and entrepreneurship
Format
Face-to-face
An MBA course tailored to your goals
The full-time MBA has been thoughtfully designed to help you develop the skills and experiences that are relevant to your desired career path. After foundational modules, you can choose from two specialization tracks: managerial analytics; or innovation and entrepreneurship.
This flexibility applies to more than just the broad suite of electives you can pick from, but also includes opportunities to study at partner schools or use your summer break to try out a summer internship, take on a social impact challenge or hone your German language skills.
We are thrilled to welcome the full-time MBA class of 2025-2026, a diverse group talented students representing 23 nationalities, with 58% female representation. This exceptional cohort, averaging 32 years of age and seven years of professional experience, embodies the internationality and academic excellence that define our program.
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.
Ryan Krog, an ESMT Berlin Full-time MBA alumnus, shared with Poets&Quants how his MBA experience prepared him for a successful international career in Germany, along with his top five tips for professionals starting roles abroad.