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Mar 2023
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#205 ESMT Berlin MBA Program & Admission...

Darren C. Joe
About this episode

Rebecca Loades, Director of MBA Programs at European School of Management and Technology (ESMT Berlin), discusses what makes the ESMT Berlin MBA unique, the school's admissions process, career opportunities and more.

ESMT was founded in 2002 by 25 leading companies - including Bayer, Daimler, and McKinsey - who wanted to develop management talent in Germany. The school is the fastest in history to be triple accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA and was ranked the #1 German business school by the Financial Times in 2022.

Topics

  • Introduction (0:00)
  • Program Highlights - What Makes the ESMT Berlin MBA Unique? (2:30)
  • ESMT Berlin MBA Admissions & Scholarships - How to Improve Your Chances? (22:00)
  • Career Opportunities at ESMT Berlin - What to Know & How to Prepare (44:05)

About our Guest

Rebecca Loades is Director, MBA Programs at ESMT Berlin. Previously, she worked for the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) for over 10 years in numerous roles, including as Director of Masters Programs and Director of Next Generation GMAT. Rebecca studied mechanical engineering as an undergraduate at University of Bradford and got her MBA from the Rotterdam School of Management.

Show Notes

Episode write-up and snapshot/stats of ESMT Berlin MBA: https://touchmba.com/esmt-berlin-mba-program-admissions-interview-rebecca-loades

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