Full-time MBA
Fact sheet
Graduation
MBA
Taught language
Englisch
Specialization
Business Management
Program Emphasis
Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, General Management, Innovation, Leadership
Course options
Full-time study
Locations
Berlin
Gain career momentum with the Full-time MBA
Advance your career in Germany and beyond with an ESMT Full-time MBA. Over a 15-month, in-person program you will gain direction, momentum, and the skills you need to negotiate the corporate challenges of the future.
What makes the ESMT Full-time MBA different?
Our international business MBA is an intense, rewarding program that equips you with the extensive suite of skills and experiences expected of future corporate leaders.
And, as a boutique business school, we can offer distinct advantages:
- Individual attention and tailored support: You are never just a face in the crowd. Our faculty know students by name, driving meaningful learning
- A close-knit, high international cohort: Meet globally minded peers who have been carefully screened to bring out the best in each other
- Direct access to faculty who are thought leaders: Learn from a faculty whose research sits at the intersection of policy, business, innovation, AI, ethics, and more
- Proximity to Germany's corporate, startup, and innovation ecosystems: Study on our campus in the heart of international, innovative Berlin and access employment opportunities across Germany, Europe, and beyond
No two career trajectories look the same, which is why we bake choice into the heart of the MBA.
We offer two different specialization tracks, three distinct summer options, and multiple opportunities to expand your knowledge through exchange, extra-curriculars, and electives. This means you can tailor the program to the type of career you want to build while developing the core competencies required to lead in a global business.
- Focus on managerial analytics and prepare to lead and innovate in the corporate world
- Develop intra- and entrepreneurial skills and leverage them via ESMT's close links to Berlin's startup scene
Accreditation
Requirements / Application
- At least three years of postgraduate professional experience at the time of program start.
- A bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years duration (minimum 180 ECTS), or equivalent qualification.
- Strong score in an admission test.
- English proficiency test score (if applicable)
Important Dates
Tuition / Fees
This includes the cost of books, study materials and a Smart Certificate; it excludes travel costs for study trips or exchange. There is no change in fee for candidates fully funded by their companies.
Early application scholarships: Completed online applications submitted in rounds 1-3 will receive a scholarship corresponding to the round in which the application is submitted.
- Round 1 - €6,000
- Round 2 - €3,000
- Round 3 - €1,000
Financial Aid
In addition to this, ESMT Berlin can offer access to a range of study loan options and sources of funding that might be applicable to you.
Duration of study
Career Support
The Career Development Center will help you make the transition you want.
The ESMT Career Development Center partners with the ESMT network of alumni and companies and helps you with:
- Career development workshops during the year
- Recruitment support:
- On- and off-campus recruitment events
- Tools
- Resources
- Corporate visits on- and off campus
- Individual career counseling (including one-on-one coaching with experienced career coaches)
