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The Global Online MBA is designed so you can continue working full-time while gaining the knowledge and competencies to support your personal and professional development.

The program has a unique and innovative curriculum structure that groups together courses to give you complimentary - but distinct - perspectives on key business issues. For example, the three courses in Module 1 will help you make wiser decisions under uncertainty. You will learn how to apply quantitative techniques to decision-making, how to address organizational issues that can prevent effective decision-making, and how to evaluate the implications of managerial decision-making.

The combination of an integrated approach with an online-first design enables us to plan every moment of your learning journey. The result is that over the course of the Global Online MBA program you will learn everything that a modern decision-maker needs to be a successful leader.

Course materials, including mini-lectures and interactive activities, are built into all modules to allow studying at your own pace. The interactive sessions, assignments, and projects are available any time on the Hub to fit into your schedule. All courses contain a mixture of group and independent study, and assessment will take place throughout each module through a series of assignments and projects. Expect to devote 15 hours per week to your studies during each module. 

Before submitting your application for the Global Online MBA, you must meet all of the following admission requirements:

• Minimum three years of postgraduate professional experience
• An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification
  • You will be required to submit detailed transcripts showing courses and grades
• A GMAT or GRE is optional. Some applicants may be asked to take the ESMT admission test.

Scores from either the GMAT, GRE or ESMT’s admission test are optional but encouraged from students with a non-quantitative or non-business background, and may be requested by the Admissions Committee. ESMT’s GMAT code is H4D-SJ-99 or simply search for ESMT by name. Our Designated Institution (DI) code for the GRE is 7768.

• English proficiency test scores, if applicable
• TOEFL scores (95 minimum), PTE score (64 minimum), IELTS score (7 minimum) or other English proficiency tests are accepted. ESMT Berlin accepts MyBest™ scores for the TOEFL iBT® test, in addition to TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date. The ESMT TOEFL institution code is 8707.
• If English is your native language or you earned a university degree exclusively taught in English you do not need to take an English proficiency test.
• If you have worked in an English-speaking country or an organization whose language of communication was English for 12 months or more the English proficiency test requirement may be waived.
• A strong command of the English language should also be demonstrated in the admission interview.

To begin the admissions process, you should complete an online application, and provide the following information:

• Personal data
• Your academic and professional background + your CV
• One essay and a 2-min video essay upload
• Two recommendations
• Your English proficiency test scores
• Copies of your university transcripts
• €50 application fee
• An interview (per video call), should you move on in the process

More information: https://degrees.esmt.berlin/mba-programs/global-online-mba/admissions

Key qualities we look for:

• International outlook and intercultural competence
• The ambition and motivation to study part-time alongside your full-time work
• A change and innovation mindset

The Global Online MBA program has three intakes a year: January, May and September.

January 2023

The program will start on January 30, 2023.

January 8, 2023: Final application deadline. Applications received after this date will be considered on a case-by-case basis; entry for January 2023 cannot be guaranteed.

May 2023

The program will start on May 29, 2023.

May 7, 2023: Final application deadline. Applications received after this date will be considered on a case-by-case basis; entry for May 2023 cannot be guaranteed.

September 2023

The program will start on September 25, 2023.

September 3, 2023: Final application deadline. Applications received after this date will be considered on a case-by-case basis; entry for September 2023 cannot be guaranteed.

This course will help you detect and overcome the barriers to effective decisions in your teams and organizations and will additionally support you in negotiating effectively and reaching better agreements in your professional and private relationships.

Professor and tutor hours:

• Live professor hours
  • Decision making:  9 hours (3 hrs per course)
  • Negotiation:  2 hours
• Weekly tutor hours per course
• Smart Certificate upon the successful completion of each course

Qualifying Allianz athletes will need to meet the following criteria:

• Strong English language skills
• Undergraduate degree (desired) - transcripts will be required
• GMAT, GRE or the ESMT admission test1 may be requested

Students will spend on average 15 hours a week studying. This includes working through course materials, group and individual work, and completing exams and assignments.

Course dates:

November 2022 start

• Decision-making: 21 Nov 2022 – 19 Mar 2023
• Negotiations: 31 Jul 2023 – 8 Oct 2023

July 2023 start

• Decision-making:  31 July – 12 Nov 2023
• Negotiations:  1 Apr – 9 Jun 2024

• 4 Oct 2022 (for Nov 2022 start)
• 7 July 2023 (for July 2023 start)

• Qualifying Allianz athletes will need to meet the following criteria:
  • Strong English language skills
  • Undergraduate degree (desired) - transcripts will be required
  • GMAT, GRE or the ESMT admission test1 may be requested
• Students will spend on average 15 hours a week studying.
  • This includes working through course materials, group and individual work, and completing exams and assignments
• The Foundation module has been developed to ease students back into study and provide a solid foundation for the rest of the program.

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There you are, an Athlete, an early to mid-career professional looking for a flexible way to make better business decisions to advance your career. How can ESMT help you in advancing your career?

As part of the Allianz Athletes Program and in partnership with ESMT Berlin, you will have the opportunity to get connected with one of ESMT's Career Coaches. The coach could support you with different aspects of your career path.

A coach is an independent professional who could help you with:

• Exploring your career options

• Structuring your thoughts

• Pushing you out of your comfort zone

• Making a reality check

Candidates should first identify their preferred coach 1:1 coach, please check here for details. Then fill in this form to receive further information.

The final application deadline is December 31st 2023.

Candidates should first identify their preferred coach 1:1 coach, please check here for details. Then fill in this form to receive further information.