Pre- and Post-MBA options

Learn more about the options

• German language study

  Where? Berlin

  When? Optional dates: October to December, prior to the start of your MBA program, continues during the MBA and following your MBA.

  For international students moving to Germany, and considering establishing their career in the country, learning German is encouraged. ESMT offers the opportunity of intensive German language courses before the MBA program begins, in coordination with GLS (German Language School Berlin). Additionally, all enrolled students will have access, for one year, to Babbel, our online language learning partner.

  If you plan to enroll in these language courses, you are encouraged to submit your completed MBA application by the early July deadline. Applications received after this deadline may be accepted after consultation with the Admissions Office. The cost of this intensive language course at GLS is € 1,500.

  MBA students also have the option to take German courses during the MBA program, at no additional cost.

• The Responsible Leaders Fellowship (RLF)

  Where? Developing countries, projects available in diverse settings

  When? Up to six months, February to June, post-MBA program

  MBA Graduates can delay their job search for up to six months in order to complete a social impact project in a developing country. Students provide pro-bono service to organizations or institutions that creates value and social change for the community. All airfare, living stipend, and other related costs are covered by generous contributions from ESMT's Circle of Friends.

  Project Partner	Mission Country	Mission
  Ampion	South Africa	Linking European entrepreneurs with African entrepreneurs
  Barefoot College	Belize, India	Bringing solar energy to rural areas by empowering the local communities
  German Doctors	Kenya	Providing medical services to the slums of Nairobi
  TSiBA Education	South Africa	Teaching business and entrepreneurship courses in TSiBa, a business school focusing on graduating entrepreneurial leaders who ignite opportunity and social change in Cape Town
  Welthungerhilfe	Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe	ICT solutions for agriculture: developing new local farming techniques to improve productivity
  Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF)	India, Myanmar	Developing sustainable investment policies with local governments
  Curafa	Kenya	Supporting local entrepreneurs with their strategy, marketing activities and business partnerships
  Penda Paper	Ethiopia	Establishing Penda Paper, a paper recycling company, as a strong competitor
  Negotiations for the World (NFTW)	India	Connect with local institutions to promote the program