ESMT Berlin warmly welcomes applications from students of all nationalities. We are an international business school that thrives on international exchange and discourse.
On this page find out everything you need to know about making your application for the executive MBA at ESMT Berlin; including entry requirements, the application process and timelines.
Through the application process, we are seeking to identify talented, high-potential leaders who can succeed in a challenging environment. Those applying should be engaged with ESMT’s mission and goals, specifically an interest in technology management and a desire to uphold responsible leadership practices.
Before applying for the executive MBA ensure that you have the following:
EMBA applicants should have the following:
Before the official application, ESMT will seek to engage individually with you to ensure that your career goals match the executive MBA program’s track record for excellence. You can engage with us in a number of ways:
Following the pre-admission process, you are then invited to complete the online application form. The application is easy to follow, and will ask for the following:
If your application meets our requirements and you are good fit for the Executive MBA, you will then be invited to an in-person interview. The interview will take place either on campus or online.
During the interview, we will discuss the case that was administered as part of the ESMT admission test. If you did not take this test, we will send you the case approximately one hour before your scheduled interview time.
After the interview, ESMT’s Admissions Committee reviews the complete application and makes an admission decision. The Admissions Committee acts as a separate academic body; all admissions decisions are made objectively, regardless of company support.
If you are self-funding your EMBA, ESMT Admissions will inform you of any scholarship awards at the same time as the admissions decision.
To secure your place in the Executive MBA, you will need to pay a non-refundable deposit of €4,000 by the date indicated in your offer letter.
Congratulations and we look forward to welcoming you to ESMT Berlin!
EMBA Admissions operates a rolling admissions process, with available places in the class filled on a continual basis.
Space in the ESMT Executive MBA class is limited, and early application is strongly suggested.
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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.
The ESMT admission test (BAT) is taken online and is administered on behalf of ESMT by Business Test Methods. It costs US$100 and preparation materials are available online once you have registered.
In order to take the test, please reach out to our admissions team.
Find out how to ace the BAT with MBA programs director Rebecca Loades
EMBA student Isolde shares insights and tips on how to navigate the admissions process.
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