Who is eligible to apply for an Executive MBA at Berlin School?

Our part-time, global Executive MBA in Creative Leadership is designed for executives looking to transform their leadership blueprint and make positive and lasting change in their industries. 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.

Executive MBA at Berlin School: Your questions, answered.

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

≡ Executive MBA | Part-Time MBA | Berlin School (2020)

Q: Do I need a GMAT or TOEFL to apply?

We do not look at GMAT scores when considering applicants to our Executive MBA program. We also donít require a TOEFL for application or admission.

Q: Iím 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 executives, founders, and freelancers from diversifying fields such as technology, finance, retail, and hospitality. All of them have one thing in common ñ a desire to become better leaders and drive their companies forward with more creative communication strategies, products or services.

Q: Is it just for those who work for major companies, or are independent business-owners, entrepreneurs, and freelancers also welcome?

We have a fairly even split between participants who work in big global networks and those who run their own companies. That can mean a one-man operation, a firm that employs hundreds of staff, or anything in-between. Whether you are running a business as an entrepreneur or defining your role in a vast global organization, our program is aimed at addressing the unique challenges you face.

Q: Can you tell me more about the curriculum?

Our Executive MBA in Creative Leadership is an innovative program tailored to those who want to lead their enterprise to the front of the pack. We combine traditional MBA subjects like strategy, accounting, finance, and HR with a unique creative perspective on sensing and responding to the complex demands of modern business. In the course of the program, participants also meet and learn from industry leaders in fields like advertising, entertainment, innovation, and technology, who breathe life into the curriculum with relevant, real-world examples.

Q: Are scholarships or other kinds of financial aid available?

We offer a limited number of full and partial-tuition scholarships for each intake. If youíd like to see what scholarships are currently available, please follow the link below. 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 youíd like to know more about the options, please contact Head of Admissions Gerardo Tejo.

Q: Is there a lot of course work between modules?

Our Global Executive MBA is designed for leaders who want further education, but can't afford to step away either from organizations and projects on a full-time basis. You will be expected to do some preparatory reading in the weeks leading up to each module, as well as complete post-module assignments within a few weeks after it has taken place. But aside from the master's thesis ñ which will require a substantial time investment late in the program ñ you can focus on applying what youíve learned in each course to your profession during the 3-6 months between modules.

Where Creativity Meets Complexity

Our global Executive MBA Program awarded by Steinbeis University

Our part-time Executive MBA in Creative Leadership is a Master’s Degree for senior professionals looking to develop further as creative leaders, to adopt new ways of tackling the complexity of modern business and innovation and to create positive and lasting change in their field. Our global – virtual and real-life – classroom is made up of participants from a wide variety of backgrounds. Through a hybrid approach consisting of five intensive modules, as well as the option for additional electives, participants learn from renowned academic thought leaders and industry experts committed to fostering creativity and cutting-edge leadership in business.

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Program Structure

Part-time MBA involving five modules consisting of both online and in-person segments, plus optional electives to add on, generally takes 18-36 months to complete

Curriculum

The courses in the program focus on complexity within the creative business paradigm, the imperatives of entrepreneurial mindset and forward-thinking creative leadership

Faculty

Leading international specialsts from Steinbeis academic faculty, visiting professors, and industry experts

Participants

Professionals from a variety of backgrounds including technology, advertising, finance, retail, hospitality and more

Tuition Costs

€53,000 (excluding travel and lodging)

Degree Earned

Master of Business Administration (MBA) awarded by Steinbeis University Berlin and accredited by FIBAA

Our Flexible Executive MBA Program Format

The Executive MBA is aimed at those who already hold a leadership position or are designated for one. It’s designed to fit busy schedules rather than the other way around – the hybrid modular structure is flexible, so participants can keep their careers or run their companies and complete the degree at their own pace.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with the Start Module kicking-off online every September - composed of asynchronous content and online synchronous interactions from September to February, paired with its in-person segment the following March.

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Modules, Courses and Dates

Start Module

Online Segment: content available from September 2020 to February 2021
In-person Segment: From Monday, March 01 to Friday, March 12, 2021

Berlin

New participants are immersed in creative leadership learnings, business fundamentals and the Berlin School community.

Introduction to Creative Leadership

Applied Accounting

Leading Creative People: Emotional Intelligence in Action

Leadership In the Post-pandemic World: Amidst Complexity & Uncertainty

Experiential Learning & Personal Development

Immunity to Change & Leading Change

Finance & Valuation

Business Strategy

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Part-time Executive MBA program Asia Module in Shanghai and Tokyo

May Module

Online Segment: 50 days before in-person segment (synchronous and asynchronous)
In-person Segment: From Monday, May 10 to Friday, May 21, 2021

Shanghai / Tokyo

Explore the bustling, complex and distinct Asian markets while learning new approaches to leadership, service and innovation.

Applied Economics

Cross-Cultural Leadership

The Chinese Ways of Thinking

Strategic Management & Innovation in China

Value Co-creation & Service Management

Corporate Finance & Strategy Simulation

The Chinese Renaissance & its Global Impact

Japan at the Crossroads & Cool Japan

Understanding Consumer Behavior & Marketing in Japan

Tokyo: Venturesome City

Business Strategy

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Part-time Executive MBA program Module in Berlin

July Module

Online Segment: 50 days before in-person segment (synchronous and asynchronous)
In-person Segment: From Monday, July 19 to Saturday, July 31, 2021

Berlin (Elective Module)

Broaden your network and take advanced courses in the governance of corporate and startup cultures, the ‘play’ in creativity and much more.

Business Law and Ethics

Managing Leadership Talent

Uncertainty and Decision-making

Playfulness & Creativity

Strategy as a Story

Platform Strategies

Digital Transformation & the German Landscape

Corporate Governance & Startup Governance

Orchestrating Mergers & Acquisitions

Managing Leadership Talent

Coaching as Learning

Prototype Life: Transitions for Nomads

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Part-time Executive MBA program US Module November

November Module

Online Segment: 50 days before in-person segment (synchronous and asynchronous)
In-person Segment: From Monday, November 08 to Friday, November 19, 2021

NYC / Silicon Valley

Through an academic lens, understand the distinct marketing, tech, entrepreneurial and innovative mindsets of both coasts of the US.

Negotiation & Conflict Resolution

Corporate Planning

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Program

US Market Overview & Debate

Creativity & Commerce: Reinventing Media & Creative Marketing

Leader as Communicator

Culture, Influence & Leadership

The Innovation Design Process

Demo Day

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February Module

To be introduced for February of 2022

New Hub (Elective Module)

Include another country on your educational journey while diving into purpose-driven business, with a focus on social leadership, entrepreneurship and impact projects.

Business Law and Ethics

Managing Leadership Talent

Uncertainty and Decision-making

Leading Creativity & Creative Response

Purpose Led Brands & Leadership

Creative Makers & the New Paradigms of Doing

Social Leadership, Social Impact & Social Entrepreneurship

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Thesis Module

Throughout the program

Online

In addition to thesis supervision, this online course empowers participants in the pursuit of their Master Thesis. It includes interactive synchronous sessions and asynchronous classes and sources.

Thesis Research Overview and Introduction

Thesis Planning & Writing

Research Methods

Thesis Conclusion & Defense

Thesis Supervision

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Learn from Academic & Industry Experts

Our Executive MBA in Creative Leadership program takes our participants on a distinct learning journey where they have the unique opportunity to interact with leaders who are creatively shaping their industries. Both outstanding creative leaders and academic experts contribute to an authentic and innovative learning experience that resonates to the core of our participants.

Paul

Verdin

Belgium

Olivier Tabatoni
Werner Seebacher
Jennifer Lena
Robert Weisz
Gonzalo Freixes

Academic Faculty

Steve Harrison
Michael Ben-David
Chuck Porter
Mukti Khaire
Scott Hartley

Masterclasses

Sandra Matz
Tim Leberecht
Alexa Clay
Clive Wilkinson
David Droga

More Experts

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Apply for our global Executive MBA Program

There is no official application deadline. Applications to our Executive MBA in Creative Leadership are accepted on a rolling basis. However, participants are encouraged to apply early if they want to take advantage of any tuition fund opportunities available on each cycle.

Leading with empathy makes your team believe more in your goals, because they know that what we are doing – as a team – is to ease our clients’ lives, so they can do their work better.

Ruy

Lindenberg

Brazil

I went to the Berlin School looking for the right answers, and I came back with something even better: the right questions. Bingo. For me it was like crossing the Rubicon (and the view from this side is really amazing!)

Rikke

Grundtvig

Denmark

The Executive MBA opened up the world. It gave me an international network and leadership structure that allowed me to package and scale my talent. And it trained me for a new level of pressure.

Scholarships for Executive MBA in Creative Leadership

Financing & Scholarships

Investing in education is one of the best commitments one can make for their career. There are various ways to finance our Executive MBA, and the Berlin School of Creative Leadership will help find the best options to do so.

Financing

Thesis

In composing a thesis, participants focus on provoking, refreshing, and challenging the status quo of their industries.

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Creative Business Leadership

The Creative Business Leadership Model© is the foundation of our learning method. It draws on a range of human and organizational learning skills with an underlying drive to respond to complex business activities, evolving technology, and accelerating global markets.

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FAQ

Your questions, answered.

Who is eligible to apply?

Do I need a GMAT or TOEFL to apply?

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

Is it just for those who work for major companies, or are independent business-owners, entrepreneurs, and freelancers also welcome?

Is this a certified MBA degree?

Can you tell me more about the curriculum?

Are scholarships or other kinds of financial aid available?

Is there a lot of course work between modules?

Flexible & Part-Time Executive MBA for creative minds