Executive MBA in Creative Leadership

"Who is eligible to apply?"

Our part-time Global Executive MBA in Creative Leadership is designed for executives in industries where creativity sets the standards. In addition to satisfying academic requirements, candidates must have a minimum of five years of professional experience in their industry, and demonstrate their potential as leaders.

The program is tailored to applicants who are in or are designated for leadership positions, or are entrepreneurs/freelancers interested in enhancing their leadership skills. On average, our participants are 40 years old.

Among the elements we evaluate are age, professional experience/past performance, career trajectory, current leadership opportunities, proposed research topic/research ideas, motivation for joining the program, and the makeup of the entering class.

"I’m not a 'creative' or working in advertising; is this for me?"

Although most of our first graduates were advertising industry executives, only around half of our participants now come from the field. Recent classes have included journalists and editors, TV producers, airline industry officers, brand managers from global banks and insurance companies, consultants, innovation directors from national postal services, and even lawyers and dentists. All of them have one thing in common – a desire to become better leaders and drive their companies forward with more creative communication strategies, products or services.

"Is this a certified MBA degree?"

Yes. Upon completing the program, you receive an MBA degree that is awarded by our academic partner Steinbeis University Berlin.

Established in 1998 by the Steinbeis Foundation, Steinbeis University is the largest private university in Germany. It has been granted official German recognition by the State of Berlin, and is also accredited by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) in Germany. 

"Are scholarships or other kinds of financial aid available?"

We offer a limited number of full and partial-tuition scholarships for each intake. If you’d like to see what scholarships are currently available, please visit this page. We do not offer need-based financial aid, but participants who are unable to cover their tuition costs all at once can choose from a range of payment plans that allow them or their companies to spread the cost over several years. If you are admitted to our program, we will work towards crafting an individual payment plan with you. If you’d like to know more about the options, please contact Head of Admissions Gerardo Tejo at g.tejo(at)berlin-school.com.