The Part-time MBA program from ESMT Berlin is spread over two years, with 75% of the program completed online. Not only does this allow you to fit the program around your busy schedule or family commitments, but it also means you can start applying what you’ve learned to your current position, straight away.
For the other 25% of the program, you will join the class in Berlin for 13 in-person residencies and one other residency taking place in a different country.
Running from Thursday afternoon through to Saturday evening, the residency schedule means you only need to spend 28 days away from the office over the length of the program.
Below you can explore the curriculum and courses in more detail. Curriculum and course availability are subject to change at any time.
Form the team to help realize your vision and prepare the ground.
Establish the foundations upon which the bridge will be constructed.
Pillars are essential structural elements that will support your bridge.
Having achieved a core business knowledge, specialize in the courses designed to help you succeed in a changing business world.
Ensure the long-term success of the bridge by identifying and developing business models that help recoup the investment.
Maximize utility for your customers by understanding how the bridge is used and how you can keep track of them.
The is the start of the elective period. You will need to earn at least 8 ECTS across your elective choices.
During this module you will also have the option to participate in two international options:
The bridge is nearly complete and you want to make it distinctive. In this final phase, adapt the bridge to ensure it meets your needs.
Lay the final bridge piece – the capstone – and get ready to cross over to your future.
The part-time MBA program concludes with an opportunity to apply what you have learned to a business issue currently facing your employer. By combining academic theory and practical fieldwork, you will help your company solve a pressing business issue and tangibly demonstrate your progression. The capstone project is a great opportunity to initiate change, gain visibility, and grow your personal network while creating value for your organization.
Flexibility is built into the Part-time MBA. The blended format means much of your learning can be done where and when you like, while still giving you an opportunity to meet your professors and peers and benefit from networking experiences. The program is split between 75% remote learning and 25% face-to-face residencies.
The part-time MBA starts in September each year. Your residency schedule for the upcoming program is as follows.
*Dates are subject to change for finalization. Check back regularly for updates.
Congratulations, you've reached your graduation day!
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If your employer is registered in Germany, it may be possible to take advantage of educational leave (Bildungsurlaub), which grants employees extra time off work in addition to their usual vacation allowance. These can then be spent attending the program’s in-person residencies.