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
Unlock the next stage of your management career with an MBA in Germany
Launch your career with a full-time MBA from ESMT Berlin and gain the skills you will need to negotiate the challenges of the future.
Choice is at the heart of the MBA, with multiple opportunities to 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 world of business
- Develop intra- and entrepreneurial skills and take advantage of ESMT's close links to Berlin's vibrant startup scene
Accreditation
Requirements / Application
To apply to the program you will need to meet all of the following requirements:
- 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. ESMT accepts scores from the following admission tests:
- The ESMT admission test (BAT). This is a two-hour, online, test that costs US$100 and is delivered by Business Test Methods. Contact the admissions team if you want to take the BAT.
- The GMAT exam
- GRE
- GMAC Executive Assessment.
- English proficiency test score (if applicable)
- If English is your native language or you earned a university degree exclusively taught in English you do not need to take an English proficiency test. If you have worked in an English speaking country or an organization whose language of communication was English for 12 months or more the English proficiency test requirement may be waived. A strong command of the English language should also be demonstrated in the admission interview.
- TOEFL - 95 minimum; we accept MyBest™ scores; our institution code is 8707
- PTE - 64 minimum
- IELTS - 7 minimum
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)















