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The Program

The ESMT Berlin Global Online MBA targets individuals who want flexibility in their studies. Students can choose to take all modules as scheduled or take a break in between modules. The MBA is set up to be a 24-month program, with the option to take up to five years to complete it at your own pace. The Global Online MBA is one of its kind in the European market: It is set up so that students can continue working full-time while gaining the knowledge and competencies to support not only their personal development but also the growth and transformation of their company.

The Business School

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 Master (MSc) programs: Master in Global Management, Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Master in Analytics and AI. ESMT's programs are taught entirely in English.

The Faculty

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.

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

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum of three years of professional, postgraduate experience
  • An undergraduate degree (with accompanying grade overview) in any discipline
  • Scores from either the GMAT, GRE or ESMT’s admission test. A test waiver may be granted if you hold a PhD, or studied a STEM subject at bachelor’s or master’s level.
  • English proficiency test scores
  • Completed online application including one essay and a 2-min video essay, plus two references
  • Personal interview completed either in person or per video call

We look for these key qualities in our MBA students:

  • International outlook, intercultural competence, and a responsible approach to business
  • Proven teamwork skills in stressful situations - Leadership potential for high-performance career growth in a global environment
  • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills

Application Procedure

See next intakes and application deadlines on the Global Online MBA admissions website.

  • Step 1: Applicants complete an online application, which includes space for a CV upload, essays, references, and other relevant information
  • Step 2: ESMT's Admissions Team evaluates the applicant's documents, advises on any missing data, and completes the first screening
  • Step 3: Passing applicants are invited to an interview, either on campus or per video call
  • Step 4: ESMT's Admissions and Examinations Committee, in consultation with all documents related to the application, makes an admissions decision. Any scholarship award or waitlisting is also made at this time
  • Step 5: Applicants are informed of the committee's decision, and advised on the next steps to enrollment if the decision was positive

Tuition and Fees

The tuition and fees for the Global Online MBA are €28,000, which includes access to the learning platform and content, and required case study licenses. Find out more about the financing options and scholarships here.

Location

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.

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Programs at ESMT Berlin

Distance Learning

Global Online MBA
Intakes
March, October
Duration
24 months
Tuition
28,000
Features
  • Students can take up to five years to complete the program.
  • Optional Global and Berlin Experience Weeks on offer for in-person networking with fellow students.
Application Deadlines
February 1
March 1
June 8
November 16
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