ESMT Berlin

The European School of Management and Technology, also known as ESMT Berlin, is a private non-profit business school based in Berlin, Germany. The business school was founded in 2002 by 25 global companies and institutions including McKinsey & Company, Inc., KPMG, The Boston Consulting Group, Siemens and T-Mobile. 

ESMT offers a full-time MBA, an executive MBA, a part-time MBA, a global online MBA, a master in management, a master in global management, a master in innovation and entrepreneurship, a master in analytics and artificial intelligence program, as well as open enrollment and customised executive education programs.

ESMT Berlin is regarded as one of the most prestigious business schools in Europe, ranked 7th by the Financial Times and 12th by Bloomberg Businessweek. It is one of four business schools in Germany with triple accreditation from the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA).

ESMT Berlin was founded in 2002 by 25 multinational firms. The school focuses on management, analytics, and technology and is a state-accredited university. ESMT has a satellite campus in Berlin-Schöneberg and a branch office in Shanghai. The school has more than 8,000 alumni in chapters located worldwide and around 3,500 executives and managers participate in the ESMT Executive Development Programmes each year.

The origins of the school lay in the founding companies wanting to break from the limited, German executive education which characterised the country's business schools and the desire for a style that was less American and more culturally complex. Former ESMT President, Lars-Hendrik Röller, noted in 2009 that the school is very interested in societal impact and students need to exhibit long-term, socially responsible leadership.

ESMT Berlin offers a full-time MBA, an executive MBA, a part-time MBA, a global online MBA, a master in management, a master in global management, a master in innovation and entrepreneurship, a master in analytics and artificial intelligence program, and several executive education courses. It also has a Ph.D. program.

The full-time MBA is a 15 month, personalized program that starts in January each year. The MBA focuses on innovation, technology, managing big data, sustainable business development, entrepreneurship, and global strategic management.

The Part-time Blended MBA in Business Innovation covers topics, such as customer centricity, entrepreneurial strategy and innovation, digital business, and agility. The program comprises 75% online MBA study and 25% in person over 14 weekends in either Berlin or Munich.

The Berlin Global Online MBA is a 24-month program with the option to take up to five years to complete it at the student’s own pace. It targets professionals working full-time while providing the opportunity to gain knowledge, specifically on Analytics, Innovation and Leadership. Students choose add-ons to the scheduled courses, adding in personalized career coaching, or taking a global module either in Berlin, or a global week international field study.

The Master in Global Management lasts for 24 months.

The Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship is a 2 year program starting in September every year.

The new Master in Analytics & Artificial Intelligence is a 2 year program starting in September every year. Courses include Machine Learning Basics, Data Scraping & Processing, Predictive Analysis, and Risk Modeling. Students also take part in a targeted internship and additional finance courses.

In the Financial Times European Business School Rankings 2022, ESMT secured the 8th position overall and was ranked as the number one business school in Germany.

In the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2022, ESMT secured the 88th spot. The school's MBA program also garnered recognition in the America Economia Global MBA Ranking 2021, where it achieved an impressive 24th position. The Economist's "Which MBA?" Ranking 2022 further recognised ESMT's MBA program, placing it at 74th worldwide.

The Economist's “Which MBA?” Executive MBA Ranking 2020 placed ESMT at the 20th position. The Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2022 further recognised ESMT's commitment to executive education, ranking it at 43rd globally.

The Economist Masters in Management Ranking 2021 positioned ESMT at the 14th spot globally. Additionally, the Financial Times Global Ranking 2022 ranked ESMT's Master in Global Management program at the 10th position worldwide.

In the Financial Times Executive Education Customized 2023 ranking, ESMT secured an outstanding 5th position.

ESMT's rigorous academic programs, which focus on developing both technical skills and leadership abilities, equip graduates with the necessary tools to thrive in today's competitive job market. The school's close ties to industry partners and a dedicated career services team ensure that students have access to a wide range of job opportunities and networking events. 

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