Postgraduate Diploma in Management
Get a university-level qualification through our executive education programs
The Postgraduate Diploma in Management is a university-level certificate offered by ESMT Berlin. To acquire this diploma, candidates have to enroll for a minimum of three program weeks (18 days) spread over a period of 30 months. The postgraduate syllabus covers all major topics on leadership and general management.
- Earn a new qualification that represents your professional development as a leader and manager.
- Combine multiple programs that cover different aspects of leadership and management.
- Learn a valuable combination of new skills that will help you take on the challenges faced by your organization.
Senior executives can obtain a Diploma in Advanced Management by participating solely in the Executive Transition Program (in English) or General Management Seminar (in German).
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Choose from a variety of programs, organized across multiple topics
Leadership and change
General management and corporate governance
Analytics and AI
Innovation and digital transformation
Strategy
Finance
Negotiation
A true game changer. Compact, inspiring, and immediately actionable.
The PGD journey at ESMT was a true game changer—compact, inspiring, and immediately actionable. It sharpened my leadership approach, especially through Leadership under Pressure, which made me calmer and more effective in high‑stakes moments.
The diploma helped me clarify and accelerate our business goals by giving me practical tools for decision‑making and execution, plus a strong network of top faculty and peers. I still apply the learnings every day—clear recommendation.
After a few years on the job, I was looking for an advanced training program that could support me in improving my work methodology and raising my management skills.
Thus, I opted for the Postgraduate Diploma in Management at ESMT. My key learnings are:
- Leadership is based primarily on respect, collaboration and gratitude towards your team - easy to say but very difficult to practice.
- Try to see the whole picture when making decisions and be aware about their consequences.
- Negotiations are an interaction between human beings and not between companies, if you are looking for a win-win negotiation start by understanding the culture of our counterpart program is an opportunity to promote and retain valuable professionals and managers.
In addition, this program helped me to expand my network to different industries and to take the next step in my career. Last but not least, being part of the ESMT community keeps me updated about the advances in management.
Frequently asked questions
How can I enroll/apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Management?
A separate registration for the diploma is not necessary. You can put together the programs you want from our open enrollment portfolio by yourself. All you have to do is register for the respective program as usual. You can find the registration form here.
Who is the right contact person for questions concerning the Postgraduate Diploma in Management?
- The business development team of ESMT Executive Education can advise you on questions concerning the contents. You can reach them at +49 30 21231 8085 or +49 30 21231 6205, and bd@esmt.org.
- For administrative questions, our Admission Office team would be pleased to help you and can be reached at +49 30 21231 3130 or programs@esmt.org.
Can I also acquire the Postgraduate Diploma in Management through online courses?
Yes, it is possible. We are working to expand our online portfolio, and you can view our current offerings here.
Do I have to take an exam in order to receive the Postgraduate Diploma in Management?
You do not need to take any exam(s). The only requirement is that you complete your curriculum of at least three weeks, that is, 18 program days, within 30 months.
Can I combine the programs across clusters as I wish?
Yes, you are free to combine the programs across different clusters according to your own requirements and interest.
A combination of German and English language programs is also possible. The only programs that cannot be combined with each other are those with identical contents offered in both German and English.
Are there any compulsory programs that I need to attend?
You are free to compile your curriculum from our program portfolio according to your own requirements and interest. Nevertheless, one point should be kept in mind:
- In order to obtain the Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Management, you will need to have completed the Executive Transition Program (in English) or the General Management Seminar (in German).
Do I have to make up any program days missed?
For the Postgraduate Diploma in Management, the candidate must have participated in at least 18 program days within 30 months. For the purpose of acquiring the diploma, it is the number of program days actually attended that counts.
Accordingly, any program days that are missed must be made up or compensated for through other program days.
Do I need to achieve the exact number of program days?
It is not necessary to achieve the exact number of program days. However, it must be at least 18 program days.
Depending on the combination of the programs and, in particular, on your requirements and interests, it can also be a few days more.
What status does the Postgraduate Diploma in Management have?
The Postgraduate Diploma in Management is a qualification awarded by ESMT Berlin, a state-accredited, private business school. It is open to all managers with professional experience.
For individuals, the diploma means an additional qualification and, consequently, an element on which to build their further management careers.
For companies, it offers the opportunity of advancing high-performance managers and of strengthening their commitment to the company by these means.
Can the Postgraduate Diploma in Management be credited to an Executive MBA or MBA?
This is not possible. For the programs attended, we do not award any ECTS credits, which are eligible to count toward an Executive MBA.
What are the costs for the Postgraduate Diploma in Management?
Depending on the curriculum chosen, the diploma costs between €23,000 and €29,000.
If I complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Management, can I get discounts on the individual program prices?
Upon the completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Management, ESMT does not provide discounts on the individual programs.
However, ESMT provides scholarship programs for women. Should you be interested, you may find more information here.
Can ESMT programs that I have attended in the past be credited against the Postgraduate Diploma in Management?
Yes, both open and in-house programs can be credited.
Whether–and how many of–the programs already attended can be credited depends upon the time elapsed since the program was attended and the time frame in which the remaining program days can be completed. The same applies here: You need to finish the 18 seminar days in 30 months.
The extent to which your participation in a company program can be credited, on the basis of content tailored to the individual needs of the company, is decided in internal consultation with the Program Director.
Is the Postgraduate Diploma in Management open to early-career professionals (career starters)?
The Postgraduate Diploma in Management is targeted at professionals who already have some postgraduate work experience (roughly three years of experience or more). It is not intended as an entry-level qualification for fresh graduates.
Looking for more information, a consultation, or support with your application?
- Book a consultation
- Phone: +49 30 21231 1490
- Email: bd@esmt.org
