WIDEN YOUR HORIZONS, DEEPEN YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Our unique, part-time global MBA program makes the world your classroom
Awarded in association with Steinbeis University, our fully accredited Executive MBA degree in Creative Leadership is a Master’s degree for senior professionals looking to develop further as creative leaders by expanding their leadership skills, to adopt new ways of tackling the complexity of modern business and innovation and to create positive and lasting change in their field. Our classrooms host participants from a wide variety of backgrounds, whether measured in geographic, cultural or professional terms. Through a hybrid curriculum consisting of five mandatory in-person modules, one fully online module as well as online preparatory courses – participants learn from renowned academic thought leaders and industry experts.
Program Structure
Our part-time MBA consists of eight fully online foundation modules, three in-person global modules, a final project, and a thesis.
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
Our faculty comprises of leading international specialsts from Steinbeis University, visiting professors, and industry experts.
Participants
The Berlin School community is made up of professionals from a variety of backgrounds — including technology, advertising, finance, retail, hospitality, and more.
Tuition Costs
Tuition and fees add up to €47,000. All candidates are required to pay a non-refundable enrolment fee of €5,000 (subtracted from the total tuition amount).
Degree Earned
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is awarded by Steinbeis University Berlin, and is accredited by FIBAA
As our part-time Executive MBA is aimed at those who already hold a leadership position or are designated for one, it’s designed to accommodate busy schedules rather than the other way around. The flexible format also means that modules can be attended in participants’ preferred order and the master’s degree completed at their own pace.
Applications to the program are accepted on a rolling basis, with the online modules kicking off every two months in January, March, May, July, September, and November.

Berlin Module
Broaden your network and take advanced courses in the governance of corporate and startup cultures, the ‘play’ in creativity and much more. It is also possible to combine Online Courses with On Site Learning through our flexible format.

Asia Module
Explore the bustling, complex and distinct Asian markets while learning new approaches to leadership, service and innovation. Combine Online Courses and On Site Learning through our flexible format.

US Module
Through an academic lens, understand the distinct marketing, tech, entrepreneurial and innovative mindsets of both coasts of the US. Combine Online Courses and On Site Learning through our flexible format.

Thesis Module
Through this specially focused module, participants are given all the tools they need to identify their thesis topic and optimally structure their time and process.

Start Module
Participants have two Start Module options: In-person (in April in Berlin) OR Online. The Online option involves taking two ‘Gateway’ courses in either October and January or July and then three additional academic courses at the time and pace of their choosing. It is also possible to combine Online & Gateway Courses with On Site Learning.

New Hub Module
Additional Global Residency. Combine Online Courses and On Site Learning through our flexible format.
Learn from Academic & Industry Experts
Olivier Tabatoni
Werner Seebacher
Jennifer Lena
Robert Weisz
Gonzalo Freixes
Steve Harrison
Michael Ben-David
Chuck Porter
Mukti Khaire
Scott Hartley
Sandra Matz
Tim Leberecht
Alexa Clay
Clive Wilkinson
David Droga

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 and leadership skills with an underlying drive to respond to complex business activities, evolving technology, and accelerating global markets.
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.
FAQ
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