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According to Poets&Quants, ESMT Berlin students are spearheading a transformative initiative to rejuvenate Germany's most economically challenged city through innovative business solutions.

In the Financial Times 2025 Executive Education Rankings, ESMT Berlin has climbed to #4 worldwide for customized programs. Open programs also rose to 13th globally. ESMT remains the undisputed #1 provider in Germany, reinforcing its position as a leader in executive development with global impact.

Known for inventing the Flyboard, Franky Zapata continues to push the limits of personal aviation. With the AirScooter, a lightweight, single-person aircraft designed for intuitive control and short-distance personal flight, he’s redefining what flight can look like in the near future – compact, intuitive, and accessible. Under the theme “Flying into the Future,” we’ll explore how bold visions become real-life breakthroughs.

With over 400,000 international students enrolled, Germany has quickly become one of the most popular study destinations in the world, attracting those who value quality education, cultural richness, and strong career prospects. From cutting-edge engineering programs to world-renowned business schools, studying in Germany offers a gateway to academic excellence, international experience, and personal growth.

Business cannot thrive on a dying planet. That was the core message emerging from ESMT Berlin’s Insight Hour held on World Biodiversity Day, May 22, 2025, featuring Dr. Christof Schenck, Executive Director of the Frankfurt Zoological Society. Far from a narrow call for environmental action, the session presented a powerful case for rethinking leadership itself. In an era of ecological crisis, geopolitical uncertainty, and rising stakeholder expectations, the need for a new kind of leadership—one that is long-term, systems-oriented, and deeply purpose-driven—has never been more urgent.

The capstone project is the final milestone of the Full-Time MBA program at ESMT Berlin. It marks the point where classroom learning transitions into real-world impact—students apply the insights and skills gained over their 15-month journey to address real business challenges.

The Sustainable Business Roundtable (SBRT), founded in 2011, is a peer-to-peer learning network for a group of excellent companies that have a global footprint and that are leading the sustainability revolution.

Pursuing an MBA is a transformative journey - but also a demanding one. Whether you're enrolled full-time, part-time, or in an Executive MBA program while working, the workload can feel like a second full-time job. Add personal obligations - family, health, social life - and it’s no wonder many students struggle to maintain a healthy balance.

ESMT Berlin and Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) are pleased to announce the Fall 2025 Labor and Finance Group Conference, to be held on December 15 and 16, 2025 in Berlin and Halle. The conference is organized by Merih Sevilir and aims to bring together researchers focused on topics at the intersection of Finance and Labor Economics to present new research and exchange ideas