Global Online MBA
Fact sheet
Graduation
MBA
Taught language
English
Specialization
Business Management
Program Emphasis
General Management, Innovation, Leadership, Technology
Course options
Online-Fernstudium
Study from anywhere in the world with an online MBA at ESMT Berlin
The Global Online MBA from ESMT Berlin is a truly modern program that enables you to study for an MBA online through a completely remote learning experience.
- Receive the same triple-accredited, globally-recognized degree as our other MBA programs.
- Take advantage of a highly flexible program schedule that allows you to spread your learning experience over as many as five years or as little as two.
- The distance learning MBA: The program's 100% online format means you can study from anywhere in the world.
Requirements / Application
To get the most from the program, we look for candidates with the following competencies and qualities:
- International outlook, intercultural competence, and a responsible approach to business
- The ambition and motivation to study part-time alongside work and personal commitments
- Willingness to learn from others in a collegial environment
Important Dates
June 2025
Applications open on November 1, 2024. The program will start on June 2, 2025.
Early Application Deadline: January 26, 2025. Applications received by this date will be eligible for a €2,000 tuition discount.
Final application deadline: May 4, 2025. Applications received after this date will be considered on a case-by-case basis; entry for June 2025 cannot be guaranteed.
October 2025
Applications open on March 1, 2025. The October intake will start on October 6, 2025.
Early Application Deadline: June 8, 2025. Applications received by this date will be eligible for a €2,000 tuition discount.
Final application deadline: September 7, 2025. Applications received after this date will be considered on a case-by-case basis; entry for October 2025 cannot be guaranteed.
Tuition / Fees
Early application discount
For students who apply by the early application deadline, the deposit (which covers the non-refundable enrolment and Module 0 fee) is reduced by €2,000. The first payment will thus be €2,000 instead of €4,000.
It is not possible to combine the early application discount with payment in full; you can, however, combine this offer with payment over two installments, or with payment by module.
Financing tip! Should you qualify for the tuition discounts above, your Global Online MBA could cost less than €1,000 per month when dividing the remaining tuition across the 24 months of the program.
Financial Aid
We are pleased to offer you three different ways to pay your remaining tuition (tuition less deposit) for the Global Online MBA.
1: Payment in full: If you decide to pay in full when the program starts your tuition will be reduced by 15% to €23,800. Note that this offer cannot be combined with the early application discount.
2: Pay over two installments: When paying over installments, tuition is reduced by 5% to €26,600. The first installment of €11,300 will be due when the program starts, while the remaining balance (€11,300) will become due one year later. These amounts will not change.
3: Pay by module: For the greatest financial flexibility, you can pay by module. While ESMT reserves the right to increase the per module fee, your tuition will be fixed for the entire program once you apply.
Tax Deductions
Many countries allow tuition for higher education, and related costs, to count as tax-deductible expenses. You can learn more about the requirements in Germany, for example, here. Please check with your tax advisor to assess your personal situation.
Possible deductions might include:
- Tuition fees
- Travel required by the program
- Temporary housing expenses
- Cost of prep courses - English, special courses, etc.
Duration of study
Study method: 90% self-paced; 10% live
