ESMT Berlin

ESMT Berlin is a private business school founded by 25 multinational corporations in the center of Berlin, Germany. ESMT fosters an innovative, entrepreneurial, fast-growing environment where Part-time MBA, Full-time MBA, Global Online MBA, and Executive MBA students learn cutting-edge business practices from Germany's most international faculty. Besides the four MBA programs the school also offers two-year pre-experience Master programs. ESMT's programs are taught entirely in English.

At over 80% internationality, ESMT has one of the world's most diverse faculty, educated at some of the most prestigious business schools - Harvard, Cornell, Columbia, INSEAD, LBS, and Humboldt University, to name a few. They produce cutting edge research while also demonstrating excellence in the classroom. ESMT currently has eight chaired professorships.

ESMT is also home to several research centers: the Bringing Technology to Market Center, the Center for Decisions, Models, and Data and the Center for Financial Reporting and Auditing. In depth information about every center can be found here.

Interested candidates can view each professor's background and biography on the Faculty website.

ESMT Berlin campus

ESMT Berlin is a private business school founded by 25 multinational corporations in the center of Berlin, Germany. ESMT fosters an innovative, entrepreneurial, fast-growing environment where Part-time MBA, Full-time MBA, Global Online MBA, and Executive MBA students learn cutting-edge business practices from Germany's most international faculty. Besides the four MBA programs the school also offers two-year pre-experience Master programs. ESMT's programs are taught entirely in English.

ESMT Students

The three master's degree courses (MSc) at ESMT Berlin are all designed to offer you the ultimate combination of specializations, educational rigor, and entrepreneurial expertise. Choose the program that best fits your interests and desired career trajectory. Each program will help you refine your skills and develop the foundation to make your mark in a corporate or startup business.

Master in Global Management

The Master in Global Management is an MSc program for those eager to enter the international job market with in-demand skills and hands-on experience.
This is a masters in management but with a truly global scale. Learn how businesses shape the global economy and how managers and strategy consultants can make a positive impact. As you learn, benefit from opportunities to take your learning abroad through exchanges, internships and other projects.

• Develop in-demand skills through a mixture of practical and cross-cultural experiences
• Customize your learning journey to fit your career goals 
• Launch an international career with a practice proof skill set 
• Explore a variety of exchange options, including the Global Impact Program (GIP) with the University of Virginia—a unique opportunity to focus on social impact and cross-cultural collaboration.

This global management masters is designed to prepare you for a career in international business, to face the unprecedented challenges and opportunities that await the future leaders and managers of the 21st century. 

In a fast-changing world, the ability to spot trends, formulate new business ideas and drive innovation are invaluable skills, whether you want to found your own startup or join an established market-leader.

Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Learn how to build and scale a new business and disrupt established industries with innovative new ideas, or acquire the skills to implement new ideas or technologies in to an existing global business in the Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship from ESMT.  

• Gain first-hand experience from the heart of Europe’s most vibrant startup ecosystem. 
• Start your own business in the first year of the program 
• Build the necessary skills to become a corporate innovator
• Work with ESMT’s in-house incubator Vali Berlin. 
• Tailor the program to your career goals 

ESMT Berlin is currently ranked #1 in Germany and #4 in Europe for Entrepreneurship in the Bloomberg European B-Schools Ranking.

Master in Analytics and Artificial Intelligence 

The rise of business intelligence tools that utilize data analytics and AI has created a strong demand across industries for managers that can understand and leverage them effectively. To answer this demand, we have created the Master in Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MAAI), a program that is purpose-built to train the next generation of data-driven leaders, combining knowledge from master's degrees in data analytics and management, with the latest insights on AI.

The MAAI aims to build up your quantitative and managerial abilities to prepare a new generation of future leaders with in-demand skills:

• Develop and refine your analytic and data-management skills and learn how to integrate them into strategic leadership  

• Get hands-on experience working with the latest AI and data management technologies 

• Broaden your understanding of implementing AI tools and the challenges of doing so 

• Apply your skills to real-life business-analytics projects to grasp the broader context of analytics and AI in the world of business. 

Master in Global Management  (MGM)

ESMT designed the Master in Global Management (MGM) program admissions process to find the most talented individuals who will benefit from the program's international and interdisciplinary nature. When evaluating applications, ESMT is looking for the following qualities:

• Candidates who want to change business to make a positive impact
• International outlook, intercultural competency, and a responsible approach to business
• Potential for high-performance career growth in a global environment
• Willingness to learn from others, collegial behavior in high-stress situations
• A strategic mindset
   

What do you need to apply for MGM?

To apply, candidates need to have:

• A previous degree (at least Bachelor's equivalent) with excellent grades. If you are finishing your undergraduate studies within the next year, your application will also be considered. 
• Recently graduated, with no more than 24 months of postgraduate work experience (excl. internships) 
• English language proficiency test scores (if applicable)* 
• Evidence of strong quantitative skills.**
• Completed application - including essays, one reference and €50 application fee.

Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE)

The application process is designed to help us find those individuals who are a good fit for the program’s focus on practical learning and experimentation. When evaluating applications, we are looking for the following qualities: 

• Creative thinking 
• Willing to take risks and learn from mistakes 
• Keen sense for identifying and acting on opportunities 
• Willingness to collaborate and effectively communicate 

What do you need to apply for MIE?

To apply candidates need to have:

• A previous degree (equivalent to a Bachelor's) with excellent grades. If you are a final-year undergraduate students awaiting completion of your degree, your application will also be considered. 
• Ideally, applicants to the MIE programs will have between 0-3 years of post-graduate work experience. Applicants with up to five years of post-graduate work experience will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis, following assessment and alignment of their academic and professional goals to the respective program.
• English language proficiency test scores (if applicable)* 
• Evidence of strong quantitative skills.**  
• Completed application - including answers to essay questions, one reference and €50 application fee.

Master in Analytics and Artificial (MAAI)

The application process for the MAAI is designed to help us find individuals who will thrive in the program’s international and interdisciplinary environment. When evaluating applications, we are looking for the following qualities: 

• Excellent analytical problem-solving abilities 
• A critical thinker who holds a scientific worldview 
• Highly attentive to detail 
• Knowledge and understanding of emerging technologies  
• A desire for continuous learning opportunities 

What do you need to apply for MAAI?

To apply, you need to have:

• A previous degree (at least Bachelor's equivalent) with excellent grades. If you are finishing your undergraduate studies within the next year, your application will also be considered.  
• Ideally, applicants to the  MAAI programs will have between 0-3 years of post-graduate work experience. Applicants with up to five years of post-graduate work experience will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis, following assessment and alignment of their academic and professional goals to the respective program.
• English language proficiency test scores (if applicable)* 
• Proof of strong quantitative skills, such as a degree in an analytical field or GMAT/ GMAT FOCUS/ GRE scores** 
• Completed application - including essays, one reference and €50 application fee.

How do I apply?

Step -1: To begin the admissions process for the Master program you'll need to create an account.

The application form will ask you for following information: 

• Basic personal data
• Your academic and professional background
• Answers to short essay questions

Additionally, you will be asked to submit the following documents with your application: 

• Your CV
• Academic transcripts from all higher education institutions you have attended
• One recommendation (form provided by ESMT)
• GRE/GMAT and TOEFL scores, if needed

Step - 2: First screening

Once your application is submitted, the Admissions team will review it. If your profile fits the program requirements, you will be invited to an Admissions interview. 

Step - 3: Interview 

Following a thorough review of your application, you may be invited for a short interview with an ESMT administrator or professor.  

All interviews for the program will be conducted online via  Zoom. The Admissions Interview will test your interpersonal communication skills and your competency under pressure among other traits. Also, you will be able to clarify open questions and give deeper insights to your application. 

Step - 4: Interview Admissions & scholarship committee

After the interview, ESMT’s Admissions Committee will review your application and make a decision. Following their decision, the Scholarship Committee will then meet to review applications for scholarship consideration. 

You will receive an email with the admissions decision and scholarship award (if any) directly after these meetings. If you are successful you will also receive details about the next steps to enroll in ESMT's Master program. 

To confirm attendance, admitted candidates must pay a deposit towards their tuition.

 Step -5: Enrollment

After accepting your offer of admission and paying the tuition deposit, your place in the class is confirmed. 

At this stage, you will receive access to an internal student portal, which will provide you with all necessary information regarding the next steps that you may need to take, such as: 

• How to look for and find housing in Berlin 

• Student visa application  

• Obtaining Health insurance 

• Registering upon arrival in Berlin 

• And more. 

A dedicated Student Services manager will be available to assist you with any further needs and questions you may have. 

An ESMT Master degree is an excellent investment in your future. Many ESMT graduates obtain jobs with compensation over double their tuition at ESMT. Most ESMT students fund their studies with a combination of personal financing, loans, and scholarships. 
 

Cost of tuition: 34,000 Euro

ESMT's master program tuition covers all courses and seminars, teaching materials, orientation, and career support. Your tuition will be paid in three installments over two academic years.

Scholarships:

ESMT’s master scholarships are here to help you make your international business career a reality. 

Our scholarships are allocated based on academic excellence, personal and professional achievements, leadership potential and interpersonal skills. Scholarships will be awarded to candidates with any background. 

To receive a scholarship, first apply to the master program of your choice. While completing the online application, you will find an extra essay opportunity to explain your suitability for a scholarship. To receive the early application discount, no additional essay is required. Please check the website for more information.

Study loans

An ESMT degree is an excellent investment into your future. Nevertheless, financing your studies is not always an easy endeavor. To cover the gap between potential scholarships and savings, and the cost of attendance, ESMT Berlin offers access to the loan programs listed below. For an updated list of such funding sources, please visit the ESMT website.

ESMT's campus is in the center of Berlin, Germany, on Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The school's main building is the former East German "Staatsratsgebäude." Berlin is a hub of culture and design, with over 160,000 students, hundreds of art galleries and museums, and one of Europe's trendiest nightlife.

ESMT's central urban location provides direct public transit to all parts of the city. Numerous airlines operate direct flights from Berlin's airports. The city is cosmopolitan and international, with every national culinary taste represented in the city's thousands of restaurants.