About ESMT

The ESMT Berlin Master’s in Management (MIM) is a 22-month program, taught in English and designed for graduates with backgrounds in quantitative studies like science, engineering, economics, business or similar, who have less than two years full-time work experience. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience by including internships and projects in global corporations, German enterprises or Berlin start-ups.

The ESMT Berlin Master’s in Management (MIM) is a 22-month program, taught in English and designed for graduates with backgrounds in quantitative studies like science, engineering, economics, business or similar, who have less than two years full-time work experience. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience by including internships and projects in global corporations, German enterprises or Berlin start-ups. https://www.esmt.org/mim

The ESMT Berlin Master’s in Management (MIM) is a 22-month program, taught in English and designed for graduates with backgrounds in quantitative studies like science, engineering, economics, business or similar, who have less than two years full-time work experience. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience by including internships and projects in global corporations, German enterprises or Berlin start-ups. https://www.esmt.org/mim

In this video our hosts and full-time MBA students, Adeline Lee from Malaysia and Carlos Mares from Peru, will show you around ESMT European School of Management and Technology in Berlin and describe ESMT's MBA program to you. They will meet ESMT President Jörg Rocholl, who will explain more about ESMT's mission in educating entrepreneurial leaders, and also Nick Barniville, ESMT's Director of Degree Programs, who will provide an insight into the program's underlying idea. Adeline and Carlos will then show you around the amazing city of Berlin, one of Europe's most exciting and international cities. Learn why it was the right decision for them to come to ESMT.

ESMT talked to alumnus Dr. Markus C. Slevogt, Founding Partner of SLEVOGT-consult. He participated in the first ESMT Executive Transition Program in 2004. "I decided to create my own business, also due to the experiences that I made with ESMT and its good education. I had a good understanding of business strategies, so I thought I should implement my own business plan."

Coming from Turkey Gizem was looking for broader international knowledge. She decided to do an MBA at ESMT where she found an international faculty and student body. Here she has met good friends, discovered a vibrant city, and learned a lot about herself. While exploring Friedrichstraße, Hackescher Markt, and Kreuzberg, Gizem has been able to reflect on her own strengths and opportunities. She has made her personal journey through Berlin and acknowledged her own capabilities. Finally she is going to graduate with people she has got to know as close friends. With five years of experience in marketing, her plan is to stay in Berlin.

What can you do in one year? Malati changed her whole life by coming to Berlin, a city she loves. With four years of business practice Malati is one of the lesser experienced students in ESMT’s full-time MBA program. Originally from Nepal, she has discovered a whole new self while studying at ESMT in Berlin and she now sees herself as a richer and more open person. Her favorite place in Berlin is Kreuzberg, where she can relax and reflect together with her friends. Her special day of the week is Friday. Then she has time to go out and explore Berlin by night.

It took her three years to choose an MBA program and organize her future career prospects. As a shareholder of a restaurant group, Samantha considered the decision for an MBA very carefully. Samantha sees her MBA as an investment in her future and plans to get the most out of it. Now she has the time to evaluate possibilities, find new ways, build a broader network, and decide on further development. Originally from South Africa, she has taken one year off to move forward in her career. She is still in contact with her former business partners and has already received the feedback that her skills have improved. Her favorite place in Berlin is Tiergarten; there she spends time in self-reflection after a challenging day in class.

Coming from the US with a career spanning 20 years, Youssef is one of the more experienced full-time MBA students at ESMT. He has been sent to do an MBA by his employer Allianz. Most important for Youssef is the support of his family. His wife and his three-year-old son followed him to Berlin and help him to relax after lectures. Youssef uses his spare time outside playing with his son in the park or at the zoo, his favorite places in Berlin. The year has challenged him with demanding lectures, but it has also offered interesting insights and a network of great new people. His advice for future students? Enjoy, experiment, and manage your time properly.

Leaving his wife and his one-year-old baby behind in Ghana to study in Berlin, Ernest sees ESMT as both an opportunity and a challenge. His plan is to go back to Africa, “the next most important destination.” Although this is an emotional year for him, he knows that his family is proud of him. With five years of professional experience his plan is to continue his career in the area of development finance. He has learned a lot about German and European business styles, which he will adapt back in his home country. Ernest came to Berlin as a Kofi Annan Fellow. His favorite place in Berlin is the Weltzeituhr on Alexanderplatz. Here you’ll find Accra – and finally he feels close to home.

Living in Germany for nine years Mithun did not necessarily come to ESMT because of Germany but because of Berlin. He was searching for new opportunities and decided to study for an MBA. Berlin is a good place for him as he finds here a rich entrepreneurial landscape. Since he started studying, he feels his future development has been formed. He previously thought about going back into consulting but has now decided to start a career as an entrepreneur. In his opinion Germany, and especially Berlin, offers the right background for this decision. Additionally, he enjoys the rich culture of the city which combines both tradition and history, yet reflects a sense of modernism and opportunity. In his spare time he attends tango lessons held by one of ESMT’s professors.

Following a German girl from Mexico to Germany is the main reason for Javier came to Berlin. Born in Spain, he has travelled a lot and worked for several years in Mexico until he met his future girlfriend. Impressed by living in Germany and indeed with ESMT, he decided to stay in Berlin. He took the courage to take one year off after six years of project management experience in the real estate sector. Now he is taking the career options which Berlin has now offered him. For him the decision for ESMT was like a flirt: You get to know each other, learn more about yourself, and finally you fall in love.

To understand life on the ESMT MBA program, Deutsche Welle followed Berlinda Mkanganwi, a Kofi Annan Fellow and MBA student from Zimbabwe, on the MBA experience.

MBA Podcaster takes you to Berlin to introduce you to one of Europe's leading business schools: ESMT. ESMT was founded in 2002 by twenty-five leading global companies and associations including McKinsey, SAP, Deutsche Bank, KPMG, Siemens and several more. These companies decided Europe needed a business school dedicated to training the next generation of business leaders through real-world experiences and they co-founded ESMT together. The benefit is that these companies recruit heavily from the ESMT and often host events and guest lectures for the students. The ESMT program is one-year long, starting in January and is based in Berlin. Join us as we talk to several students from all around the world, as well as administrators to find out what ESMT can offer you.

ESMT has close working relationships with its founding companies, as well as with other international firms. These networks are geared to serve ESMT Full-time MBA participants as well as external recruiters. ESMT Career Services is dedicated to connecting ESMT MBA graduates with international companies. We do this through events, general marketing and direct contact. To find out more, watch the video below by clicking on the picture.

First hand ESMT experiences - hear what it's like to be part of the growing ESMT Alumni.

First hand ESMT experiences - hear what it's like to be part of the growing ESMT Alumni.

First hand ESMT experiences - hear what it's like to be part of the growing ESMT Alumni.

First hand ESMT experiences - hear what it's like to be part of the growing ESMT Alumni.

First hand ESMT experiences - hear what it's like to be part of the growing ESMT Alumni.

First hand ESMT experiences - hear what it's like to be part of the growing ESMT Alumni.

First hand ESMT experiences - hear what it's like to be part of the growing ESMT Alumni.

First hand ESMT experiences - hear what it's like to be part of the growing ESMT Alumni.

First hand ESMT experiences - hear what it's like to be part of the growing ESMT Alumni.

First hand ESMT experiences - hear what it's like to be part of the growing ESMT Alumni.

First hand ESMT experiences - hear what it's like to be part of the growing ESMT Alumni.

First hand ESMT experiences - hear what it's like to be part of the growing ESMT Alumni.

First hand ESMT experiences - hear what it's like to be part of the growing ESMT Alumni.

In part four, the students take a trip to India. After having arrived, they are confronted with extremes: on the one hand with stark poverty, and on the other hand with the splendor of globally successful companies. At the same time in Berlin, the control committee is holding a meeting. For the former President of ESMT, Lars-Hendrik Röller, this means: to demonstrate the school's performance.

In Episode 3 of "Managers of Tomorrow," we accompany Laura to Berlin's Carnival of Cultures. For Laura from Argentina, the annual event represents what she likes best about Berlin: a big city multicultural atmosphere. After a day off, it's back to work. At the ESMT students are also assigned a coach, who analyzes their individual strengths and weaknesses.

Following from last week, join Laura, Paul, Larissa, and Stephan on the road to become tomorrows leaders. In this episode Stephan runs the Berlin marathon as well keeping up with his classmates, while Larissa is on campus welcoming German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the ESMT. Back in the class room, all four students are put to the test.

Reporters Wolf Gebhardt and Michael Wetzel of Deutsche Welle TV have followed four Full-time MBA students from ESMT to learn how they are learning to lead for tomorrow. Episode 1 introduces the four students and shows them in and out of the classroom--with former ESMT President Lars-Hendrik Röller and René Obermann, CEO of Deutsche Telekom.

Wulff Plinke is the founding dean of ESMT European School of Management and Technology, Berlin, Germany. From the outset of the School in 2002 he served as dean and managing director, building the School from scratch to one of the respected European business schools. Today, ESMT is accredited from AMBA and AACSB. In 2011, Plinke retired from his office as a Dean of ESMT and assumed responsibility as a Chairman of the Board of the Association of Friends of ESMT. Wulff Plinke graduated in Business Administration from Universität zu Köln, Germany and received his doctoral degree in Business Administration from Ruhr Universität Bochum, Germany. He attained his venia legendi (Habilitation) in Business Administration from Ruhr Universität Bochum in 1981. From 1981 to 1985, he was a professor of business administration at Universität Hannover, Germany. From 1985 to 1993, he held the chair of Business Administration and Industrial Marketing Management at the Freie Universität Berlin. From 1993 to 03/2008 he held the chair of Business Administration and Industrial Marketing Management at the Humboldt Universität zu Berlin. From 1993 to 1996, he also served as the dean of the School of Business and Economics at Humboldt Universität zu Berlin. Professor Plinke has acted as academic director and chief executive to the Institute of Management and Technology IMT Berlin and Universitätsseminar der Wirtschaft USW Schloss Gracht, both of which have been fully integrated into ESMT.