Study from anywhere in the world with an online MBA at ESMT Berlin
The Global Online MBA from ESMT Berlin is a truly modern program that enables you to study for an MBA online through a completely remote learning experience.
- Receive the same triple-accredited, globally-recognized degree as our other MBA programs.
- Take advantage of a highly flexible program schedule that allows you to spread your learning experience over as many as five years or as little as two.
- The distance learning MBA: The program's 100% online format means you can study from anywhere in the world.
ESMT Berlin is ranked highly by many global business publications. Some of our most significant rankings include:
- #1 business school in Germany and #12 in Europe in the Financial Times European Business School Ranking 2025
- #1 in Germany and #4 in Europe for Entrepreneurship in the Poets&Quants World’s Best MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship Ranking 2025.
The impact of an online MBA
Program highlights
- Learn at your own pace with a highly flexible 24-month program that boasts two intake dates (March or October)
- Study for an MBA online, 100% remotely
- Option to complete the program within five years
- Access to small network online courses (SNOCs) run by 30-plus schools in the GNAM network
- Online sessions with our career services team to develop essential career skills
- Option to add on personalized career coaching or international study experiences (for a fee)
Profile
- You have at least three years of postgraduate professional work experience.
- You are looking to accelerate your career while working full-time.
- You are excited to develop your analytical skills, leadership qualities and ability to innovate.
- You are seeking a program with a high degree of flexibility.
Why ESMT?
- Our global alumni network of international business professionals represents numerous industries and sectors around the world
- Earn a triple-accredited, globally-recognized, ESMT Berlin MBA degree (60 ECTS)
- Learn with recorded lectures, live online sessions, group assignments, case studies and networking opportunities
- Online delivery through a global innovative learning platform
Topics
- General Management
- Data-driven Decisions
- Marketing and Sales
- Technology and Innovation
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Get an MBA on your terms
The Global Online MBA from ESMT is designed with the same goal of shaping future leaders and equipping them with the skills required to step-up to and advance their career.
The program offers opportunities to tailor your learning so that you gain skills and insights that are relevant to your future career.
In addition to this, you can decide the pace of your learning, both in terms of how you work through the course content and fit it into your existing schedule and also the pace at which you start each module.
Visit us on campus and get €300
Meet us in Berlin – join an Open House or an on-campus chat and we will even pay your expenses: you'll get €300 off if you enroll in an MBA program.
Frequently asked questions
Can't find the answer you are looking for? Head over to our dedicated FAQ page for the Global Online MBA.
Will my degree certificate show how I studied for my MBA?
No. Regardless of the MBA program you choose, your degree certificate will show only that you earned an MBA from ESMT Berlin.
What are the admissions requirements for the Global Online MBA program?
To enroll in the Global Online MBA, candidates must meet all of the following admission requirements:
- 3 years of postgraduate, professional experience
- An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification
- A strong score in the ESMT admission test, GMAT, GMAT Focus, GRE, or GMAC Executive Assessment. A test waiver may be granted for some candidates
- English proficiency test scores (if applicable)
For a detailed list of the admission requirements, please visit the GOMBA admissions page.
Are there scholarships available for the Global Online MBA?
Yes. You can find out more information about the range of scholarships that we offer for the Global Online MBA on our dedicated scholarships page.
What is Engageli?
Engageli is a virtual classroom that helps you learn with and from each other (and is most definitely not another Zoom room). It’s a great way of bringing the classroom experience to you, irrespective of where you are in the world. There’s no need to download an application, simply access the platform through your browser to join classes, social events, informal get-togethers, and more.
Join an MBA event: in person or online!
ESMT Bites: Bite-sized lecture with Nora Grasselli
Welcome to ESMT Bites: Bite-sized Lectures, an exclusive, online taste of our degree programs. In May: the lecture "If the corporate ladder is a thing of the past, what are leadership transitions today?" by Nora Grasselli, an ESMT lecturer in leadership.
Global events for prospective students
16:30 - 20:45 | Budapest, Hungary
09:00 - 12:00 | Prague, Czechia
17:00 - 20:50 | Prague, Czechia
17:00 - 21:00 | Vienna, Austria
Want to learn more?
Find out more about this program by visiting us on campus or attending one of our recruiting events near you.
Alternatively, you can reach out to Luke Kucinski, the recruitment manager at ESMT Berlin to discuss the program in more detail.
