Management (MIM)

Management (MIM) at the European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) is a highly regarded master's degree program designed for talented young professionals aiming to accelerate their careers in management and leadership roles. This program provides a comprehensive curriculum that combines rigorous academic coursework with practical applications, fostering strategic thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurial mindset among students. Throughout the program, participants engage in case studies, team projects, and interactive workshops that simulate real-world business environments, ensuring they develop critical problem-solving skills and adaptive management capabilities.

The ESMT Management (MIM) program emphasizes a global perspective on business challenges, encouraging students to think across borders and industries. Students have the opportunity to participate in international exchange programs, leadership labs, and internships, which enrich their understanding of diverse markets and organizational cultures. The program also places a strong focus on responsible leadership and sustainability, preparing graduates to lead organizations ethically and sustainably in an increasingly complex world.

Faculty members are distinguished experts and practitioners in their fields, offering personalized mentorship and industry insights. The curriculum covers core business disciplines such as finance, marketing, operations, and organizational behavior, alongside emerging topics like digital transformation, data analytics, and innovation management. Students are also trained in soft skills, including communication, teamwork, and negotiation, essential for effective leadership.

ESMT’s diverse student body fosters a vibrant learning environment where ideas and experiences are exchanged freely, promoting cultural awareness and networking opportunities. Small class sizes allow for close interaction with faculty and peers, ensuring a personalized educational experience. Career services and corporate partnerships at ESMT provide students with access to internships, job placements, and career workshops, facilitating their transition from students to industry-ready professionals.

Graduates of the Management (MIM) program are well-equipped to pursue leadership roles across various sectors, including consulting, finance, technology, and entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on innovation, responsibility, and global outlook, ESMT’s MIM prepares its students to make meaningful contributions in their organizations and society at large, enabling them to become future-ready business leaders.

Educational organisation

Courses on the Berlin campus complement the in-company experience with soft skills training, statistical analytics, competitive specialisations, and guided research. Students complete work assignments abroad, learn a new language, and develop knowledge of how businesses develop and shape new technology.

Modules One and Two
During the first two MIM programme modules, students take management core courses together in a common classroom. Most courses include components for teamwork and presentation to improve students' communication and conflict resolution skills.

Module Three
In coordination with ESMT, students complete an internship of up to six months in a company and industry that meets their career goals. Students intern with numerous companies and start-ups. Official ESMT internship partners for the Master's in Management are: Allianz, Axel Springer, BMW, Barclays, Bosch, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Post DHL, E.ON, EY, Gazprom, McKinsey, Siemens, and ThyssenKrupp. German students are encouraged to complete their internship abroad. While ESMT has agreements with internship providers to offer internships, participants are still required to apply and pass the target company's selection procedures. Participants may also source their own internship opportunities.

Module Four
After the internship, students choose one of three specialisations in order to develop comprehensive abilities to work creatively in high-impact careers:

• The Value Chain Analyst (Combines marketing and Supply-Chain Management)
• The Financial Manager
• The Innovation Consultant

Modules Five and Six
Students work in a group on a social impact project, which allows them to observe how the global marketplace plays out in other parts of the world and in other levels of society.

Lastly, the Master's thesis includes work on an applied project while completing a second internship in a company or academic query in close coordination with an ESMT faculty member's research project.

Study abroad unit(s)

Students have the possibility to complete their internships, social impact projects, and/or thesis work in another country. This is especially recommended for German students.

Internships

ESMT Master's in Management students have the opportunity to complete two internships in companies during their programme:
1) First-year internship: students begin this mandatory internship after they have completed the eight-month business core in the MIM programme. Students are also trained in foreign languages, project management, and soft skills before beginning the internship.
2) Master's thesis internship: students have completed their first internship, chosen a specialisation, and received further project management and soft skills training. MIM candidates have the choice to undertake this optional second internship while writing their thesis or follow a more academic approach and forego the second internship.

Forms of assessment

Assessments can take the form of written and oral exams, individual and/or group presentations as well as submission of papers.

Course objectives

• Combining technical training and strategic analysis in business situations
• High-performance team management
• Strong intercultural skills
• Excellent team-working skills
• Enhanced problem-solving capacity
• Communication and presentation skills

Language requirements

English proficiency test (TOEFL = 95 minimum) or equivalent proof of English fluency

Academic requirements

• A strong previous academic degree (at least Bachelor's or equivalent) in an analytical field (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) or quantitative economics, finance or a similar topic, OR a previous degree in any discipline with demonstrated competency in advanced quantitative analysis (i.e. GMAT)
• We recommend strong GMAT or GRE scores (min. 600 GMAT) which helps the student's application to the MIM programme.
• Ideally no more than 18 months of postgraduate work experience by programme start
• TOEFL scores (95 minimum) or equivalent proof of English fluency
• Essays and two letters of recommendation

Enrolment fees

ESMT's MIM tuition covers all courses and seminars, teaching materials, orientation, and career support.

Costs of living

Students should budget enough money for relocation to Berlin, living expenses, and textbooks. We recommend that students budget 1,200 EUR per month for living expenses.

Job opportunities

ESMT expects the companies participating in the ESMT's internship programme to pay students between 700 EUR and 1,200 EUR per month during their internships. It is possible to do internships in local start-ups and smaller ventures in Berlin, but these internships will probably not be paid or paid less.

Funding opportunities within the university

ESMT offers a number of partial tuition scholarships for students of exceptional academic merit. A small number of full-tuition scholarships are also available for excellent applicants from developing economies in financial need.
http://www.esmt.org/degree-programs/masters-management/fees-and-financing/esmt-scholarships-mim-students

Arrival support

ESMT provides extensive support with visa, relocation, search for accommodation, health insurance and residence permit application.

Services and support for international students

The ESMT Admissions Office and the Degree programme office support international students from the very beginning. As an international institution, ESMT's faculty and staff often speak the native language of the students, which is another way in which the school can support its international student body.

Accommodation

No on-campus accommodation is available. Students are responsible for finding an apartment and signing a personal lease, but are supported by the ESMT Admissions Office. Studio apartments in central Berlin cost from 400 EUR upwards per month.