24 monthsProgramme duration
19,250 EURTuition Fee/year
31 Oct, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
Make your mark as a founder, innovator, investor, or consultant with a master’s in innovation and entrepreneurship
The Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE) is designed for ambitious minds ready to create, disrupt, and bring ideas to life.
In the program, you will experience the full innovation journey: learning how to identify opportunities, design and test innovative ideas and turn them into real solutions. Whether your goal is to launch a startup or shape innovation within an established organization, the MIE equips you with the mindset, knowledge, and network to make it happen.
Through hands-on projects, mentorship from founders, corporate partners, industry experts, and access to Berlin’s vibrant innovation ecosystem, you will develop the practical skills, business foundations, and trusted network to create meaningful value for business and society.
Applications for the MIE starting September 2027 are now open.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
Make your mark as a founder, innovator, investor, or consultant with a master’s in innovation and entrepreneurship
The Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE) is designed for ambitious minds ready to create, disrupt, and bring ideas to life.
In the program, you will experience the full innovation journey: learning how to identify opportunities, design and test innovative ideas and turn them into real solutions. Whether your goal is to launch a startup or shape innovation within an established organization, the MIE equips you with the mindset, knowledge, and network to make it happen.
Through hands-on projects, mentorship from founders, corporate partners, industry experts, and access to Berlin’s vibrant innovation ecosystem, you will develop the practical skills, business foundations, and trusted network to create meaningful value for business and society.
Applications for the MIE starting September 2027 are now open.
Admission Requirements
Ideally, applicants to the MIE program will have between 0-3 years of post-graduate work experience. Applicants with up to five years of post-graduate work experience will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis, following assessment and alignment of their academic and professional goals to the respective program.
- Submitting an English proficiency test score (TOEFL, IELTS or TOEIC) is not mandatory. Your English language skills are also assessed in the selection interview.
- You will receive a waiver for the English proficiency test if English is your native language or if you have completed a university degree completely taught in English.
- If required, ESMT expects a minimum score of 5.0 in the TOEFL, with a minimum score of 5.0 in Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing (updated 2026 scoring). The ESMT TOEFL institution code is 8707. Alternatively, ESMT expects 7.0 in the IELTS, or 850 in the TOEIC.
Entrance exam (if applicable) - taking the GMAT/GRE or BAT test is not mandatory if you can provide evidence of your quantitative skills. However, not all students will be granted waivers. If your quantitative background is not strong enough, you may be required to take the BAT or GMAT/GRE test.
- GMAT or GRE scores are not obligatory if candidates can provide alternative evidence of quantitative skills or scientific training within their Bachelor studies through competitive grades in courses that included general quantitative courses; or with a degree in engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, statistics, or another quantitative field (including economics or business with mainly theoretical/quantitative coursework).
- ESMT does not have a set minimum GMAT/GRE scores. As a guideline, GMAT scores below 600 (GMAT Focus below 555), or GRE scores below 304 are usually not considered competitive. Depending on educational background and the grades, the review of scores can focus more on the quantitative section of the respective test.
- Candidates may also take the ESMT Business Admissions Test (BAT) or receive a waiver for the tests if their academic transcripts or related qualifications demonstrate sufficient quantitative skills.
- Completed application - including essays, one reference, and €75 application fee.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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