About

The ESMT Berlin Executive MBA (EMBA) is an academically rigorous and highly practice-relevant General Management MBA Programme, focusing on evidence-based management, leadership development and technology and innovation management. The EMBA programme leads participants through four development phases and three modules abroad, designed to deliver the experiences and skills they need to become effective, integrative leaders capable of thriving in complex international business environments. Phase One: The first phase builds a solid foundation in business issues. Courses cover a wide range of subjects, such as the following: introduction to general management, introduction to economic thinking, organisational behaviour, data analysis and forecasting, managerial accounting, and data analytics for managers. Phase Two: This second phase of the programme is called "Mastering Management Functions". During two modules, management skills are solidified. Subjects include the following: operations, financial management and corporate finance, marketing management, business and corporate strategy, managerial analysis and decision making, and strategic entrepreneurship. Phase Three: The third phase prepares participants to make an impact by applying what they have learned and by developing their strategic leadership capabilities. This part of the programme includes two out of three international modules: the "Global Network for Advanced Management Network Week", during which students attend lectures at other member universities around the world; and the Evidence-Based Management Module, which takes students to a global Academy of Management conference in North America to learn more about the latest thinking in applying research results into practice. Additionally, students put theory into practice with a comprehensive business challenge (INTOPIA and negotiation skills). There is also a broad offering of electives, such as: Organising for innovation Innovation and new product development Design thinking International financial markets Status and organisations Fraud and corruption Phase Four: The fourth and final phase of the programme is integrative in nature, requiring participants to bring together the various dimensions of managing a business as well as leading people and organisations. It includes the following integral elements: The International Field Seminar challenges participants to experience leading international projects inside the offices of global companies on other continents. Recent seminars took EMBA students to China, Brazil, Hong Kong, South Africa, and Argentina. During the applied fieldwork, participants continue to develop their skills by working on individual assignments. They also deliver value to their own company or a sponsor company by applying acquired knowledge and skills. The final report concludes the academic project within their organisations. Courses in ethics and sustainability round out the last module of the programme.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Strong career record with at least five years of professional experience, including three years of managerial experience with an emphasis on leadership qualities and achievements (managing people, processes, or budgets) Indicators of senior leadership potential for high-performance career growth Two references, at least one of which demonstrates employer support An undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification Either strong GMAT or GRE scores, GMAC Executive Assessment, or ESMT's admissions test scores International outlook, intercultural competence, and a responsible approach to business Strong motivation, commitment, and drive to succeed in a challenging academic programme Proven teamwork skills Please also see the ESMT admissions page.

Fee Information

How to Apply

Via the ESMT online application portal