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
Unlock the next stage of your management career with an MBA in Germany

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
ESMT is accredited by German, European, and US accrediting bodies (triple-accredited). This ensures a high-quality educational experience and a degree with a
solid reputation throughout the world.
ESMT currently holds rankings in a number of publications, including appearances in the Financial Times, The Economist, Bloomberg Businessweek and Handelsblatt.
ESMT currently holds rankings in a number of publications, including appearances in the Financial Times, The Economist, Bloomberg Businessweek and Handelsblatt.
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. 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
Scholarships are allocated based on academic excellence, personal and professional achievement, leadership potential, and superior interpersonal skills. Only self-funded MBA candidates are eligible and all scholarship apply solely to tuition fees.
You will apply for a scholarship during your application to the MBA program. There are two types of scholarships available:
- Automatic scholarships – you do nothing, these are awarded based on whether you meet certain criteria
- Application-driven scholarships – these scholarships require you to answer a specific question (see below). This is collected as part of your MBA application. You can apply for up to three application-driven scholarships but will only be awarded one.
MBA Scholarship
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)