Overview

The Full Time Master of Business Administration from ESMT Berlin is a 15 month, personalized programme that starts in January each year. It has been designed to help you develop the skills and experiences you need to move ahead. You are at the heart of the programme and will have many opportunities to tailor the programme to meet your needs.

ESMT Berlin and its programmes are accredited nationally and internationally. We have the prestigious Triple Crown of accreditations from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS – a title shared by less than one percent of the world’s business schools. In 2024, the German Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat) reaccredited ESMT for another 10 years with no conditions.

We believe that 50% of your experience is about learning from each other and our world-class faculty in the classroom, and 50% is integrative, personal development. Throughout the programme, the MBA will challenge you to work in diverse teams, discover your drives and limits, and question conventional thinking.

In the Full-time MBA from ESMT Berlin, personal mastery and leadership are woven into the programme. The small class size ensures that you constantly reflect on your experience while receiving personalized constructive feedback, and honing your leadership skills. Running alongside the programme are multiple opportunities for career development. A structured career curriculum helps you build your corporate and startup capital through networking and opportunities to immerse yourself in the local economy.

Career Development Center

ESMT’s Full-Time MBA programme is designed to develop future leaders for the next step of their careers. Throughout the MBA programme, you work individually with coaches, mentors, and advisors who can give you professional feedback and advice on how to achieve your goals and transition into your next career opportunity. Running in parallel to your formal learning experience is a structured career curriculum designed to help your identify, explore, and connect with your post-MBA future. ESMT Career Services is here to help you take the next step in your career.

The career curriculum will help you make the transition you want. Gain essential skills to navigate a changing labor market and use them to hone in on your future career. The Career Services team is here to support, advise, and guide you as you explore your future after the MBA.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Managerial Analysis and Decision Making
Inclusive Leadership
Data Analytics for Managers
Operations and Supply Chain
Marketing Management
Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2028-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General 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, learn more). 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
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GMAC Executive Assessment.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

40000 EUR / year

≈ 40000 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

40000 EUR / year

≈ 40000 EUR / year

Living costs

Berlin

Germany

836 - 1340 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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