ESMT Berlin warmly welcomes applications from students of all nationalities for its Global Online MBA program. We are an international business school that thrives on international exchange and discourse.
Through the application process, we are searching for a diverse range of individuals who share our values, want to be part of our mission to develop responsible leaders, and who will thrive academically, professionally, and personally in the global online MBA program.
The Global Online MBA from ESMT Berlin will help you learn everything a modern decision-maker needs to become a better leader. Offered fully online with optional in-person weeks, you will earn your MBA from Germany’s leading business school without needing to come to Berlin.
To get the most from the program, we look for candidates with the following competencies and qualities:
To apply for the program, you must meet the following admission requirements:
To begin the admissions process, please complete and submit an online application. You will be asked to provide the following information:
Applications will only be reviewed once all required documents, including test scores, have been submitted. If you believe you qualify for a test waiver, you may submit your application without a score. The admissions team will review your application and determine if the waiver will be granted.
After we have reviewed your application, successful candidates will be invited for an Admissions interview (in person or video).
The interview will last 30-40 minutes and helps us learn about each other. We want to get to know you – your career to date, career goals and aspirations, and what you’re looking for - and in turn you get to ask us questions about the program, school, and life at ESMT Berlin.
Successful applicants will receive an offer of admission. To secure your place, you will need to pay a non-refundable deposit by the date indicated in your offer letter.
Congratulations and we look forward to welcoming you to ESMT Berlin!
The Global Online MBA program has two intakes a year: June and October. Applications for the June 2025 intake are now open.
Applications open on November 1, 2024. The program will start on June 2, 2025.
Applications open on March 1, 2025. The October intake will start on October 6, 2025.
Start or continue your Global Online MBA application
The GMAT can be taken online Instead of sitting for the traditional GMAT test, we recommend that you submit results for the GMAT online test.
Testing times are flexible and there is no need to find a local test center.
ETS offers candidates the option to take the GRE® General Test at home or at a test center.
The GRE® General Test is available everywhere that the computer-delivered GRE General Test is normally available, with the exception of Mainland China and Iran.
Preparing to take the GMAT? Test your knowledge with the Mini GMAT Quiz.
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