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Global Impact Executive MBA

Make better decisions at global executive level. Build a trusted peer network, sharpen your judgment under uncertainty, and gain first-hand insight into markets across Europe and Asia.
Online-Learning & Global In-Person Onsites
Tuition from 1,667 EUR / Month
90 ECTS in 18 Months
Next Intake:
September 26, 2026
For Who

Who is this program for?

Designed for business, functional, and team leaders, and managers with 5+ years of leadership experience working on transformation, sustainability, and culture.
You’re already managing businesses, functions, and teams, and carrying a lot of responsibility. What’s missing is a structured way to grow yourself and your network to exchange with. This Impact MBA is designed for leaders and managers in high-impact roles who want to take the next step in their leadership career.

Drive business impact through finance

You need to make lots of high-impact decisions, and want to practice decision-making under uncertainty with executives who match your altitude.

Master decision-making and storytelling

You translate vision into execution and want to align strategy, culture, and people for sustainable business transformation.

Senior sustainability professionals

You want sustainability to be more than reporting and want to embed it into growth strategy, finance plans, and cross-functional decision-making.

Business founders and partners

You want to translate experience into broader influence and want to influence other organizations to keep innovating.

Hear What It’s Really Like

For me, ToU reminded me that learning is a beautiful lifelong journey. It grows through people, shared values, and honest conversations.

Thomas Keppler, ToU Learner

Executive MBA

Redefining Executive Education for a World in Transformation

The Global Impact Executive MBA at Tomorrow University is an exclusive and executive experience designed to shift how you think, decide, and lead - through global, high-trust onsite moments, peer-level sparring, senior coaching and a format that respects executive reality.

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Designed for Executive Reality

Maximum Relevance. Minimal Friction.

Built for leaders with high responsibility, unpredictable schedules, and zero tolerance for inefficiency. Learn flexibly whenever and wherever you want. Tackle real-world challenges that inspire you.

Online & Global In-Person Onsites
Executive-grade education via award-winning app
Applied learning through executive challenges and strategic reflection
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Global In-Person Experience

Where Global Perspective Becomes Lived Leadership

Step out of your operational routine and into moments designed to shift perspective, deepen relationships, and anchor your decisions in real global impact. Experience carefully curated onsites across the globe: intentional, rare, and designed for leaders who demand more than theory.

Executive cohort kick-off to build a peer network that challenges you throughout the program
On-site strategic leadership workshops with academic and industry experts
Global Impact Deep Dive in America, Asia or Africa to experience leadership in a global context
Global Onsite Experiences
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Executive Network & Trusted Sparring

A Room of Peers. A Network that Stays.

You learn alongside leaders who operate at comparable responsibility levels — people who challenge your thinking, understand your reality, and become long-term sparring partners beyond the program.

At Tomorrow University you don’t get a classroom. You get a trusted executive circle.

Peer-only cohort of senior leaders with 5+ years of leadership experience
Curated mentors, coaches, and industry experts for targeted sparring and development
Lifelong community access for ongoing strategic reflection and decision-making
95%
of Learners balance full-time work and study
4.8/5
StudyCheck rating &  100% recommendation
75%
of graduates work on sustainability-driven projects
90+
nationalities represented in our student body
At a Glance

Designed for Working Professionals who want to Create Real Change

Combine executive leadership, sustainability transformation, and business innovation to lead change with confidence.

Format

Online & Global Onsites

Duration

18 Months
90ECTS

Tuition Fees

From 1,667 EUR / Month

Language

English

Next Intake

September 26, 2026

Flexibility

Self-Paced, While-Working

Learn from Experts

Real-World Knowledge

In-Person Immersions

America, Asia, Europe

Education That Actually Works in the Real World

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Globally Recognized Program
Ranked top-10 for innovation by WURI—your degree carries real weight worldwide.
Real-World Challenges
Solve live briefs from partner companies to build 21st-century skills you can’t learn in lectures.
Purpose-Driven Learning
Join a cohort of 1000+ professionals, plus alumni and hiring partners ready to connect you.
Tech-Enabled Personalization
Our AI-powered dashboard adapts recommendations and resources to your goals.
Maximum Flexibility
Asynchronous modules, global time-zone support, and pause-and-resume options for your life.
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90%
of learners advance their careers within a year – because they apply insights directly in real organizations.
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What You Learn

A curriculum built around executive leadership, sustainability transformation, and business innovation

As the pace of change accelerates, the ability to lead organizations through transformations has become essential. This Impact MBA empowers you to develop leadership skills that enable you to shape how organizations change effectively.

Drive business impact through finance

Learn strategic corporate finance, investor & advisory board relations, and managerial accounting & controlling to set your business up for long-term success.

Master decision-making and storytelling

Learn risk-taking and decision-making, negotiations and conflict solving, plus effective communication and storytelling to move people through uncertainty.

Build strong cultures and communication

Learn fundamentals in organizational psychology, culture design, and compassionate communication to help teams and people thrive.

Turn organizations into sustainable organizations

Learn the dos and don’ts of successful sustainable organizations and how to turn any business into a well-functioning sustainable business.

Curriculum

A Curriculum That Adapts To You

At Tomorrow University you shape your own path by choosing flexible impact certificates (electives) whenever you are ready. You can adapt and evolve your journey at any time with our personalized learning experience.
15 ECTS

1. Orientation

Discover your mission and purpose with ToU’s mindset. Set your initial direction, but keep the freedom to adapt your path as you grow.
45 ECTS

2. Calibration

Shape your studies by choosing flexible impact certificates. Select electives that match your mission, and adjust them anytime along the way.
10 ECTS

3. Elevation

Apply your knowledge in a real-world research project, tackling challenges with hands-on impact.
20 ECTS

4. Activation

Bring your vision to life with a final thesis project, created together with industry experts.
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Growth
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Thesis
Career Outcomes

Where this degree can take you

Master of Business Administration

Chief Executive Officers

Business, functional, and team leaders who take lots of high-impact decisions and practice decision-making under uncertainty confidently.

Marketing Director

Managers with 5+ years of experience who translate vision into execution and align strategy, culture, and teams for sustainable business transformation.

Sustainability Lead

Senior sustainability professionals who make sustainability more than reporting and embed it into growth strategy, finance plans, and cross-functional decision-making.

Jobs you can do

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Chief Executive Officers

120,000 – 220,000 EUR / Year

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Chief Operating Officers

110,000 – 210,000 EUR / Year

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Marketing Director

90,000 – 130,000 EUR / Year

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Technology Director

100,000 – 140,000 EUR / Year

Investing Pays Off

Invest in an Impact MBA that helps you level up your leadership game.

By studying an accredited Global Impact Executive MBA you invest in skills that are highly relevant for your career as an executive. You gain a better leadership understanding, confidence in yourself, and a network that supports your ongoing development.

Accredited Impact MBA in Sustainability, Innovation & Leadership with a specialization in Global Executive Leadersip
A portfolio of real leadership, transformation, and sustainability strategies that give you even more confidence within your day-to-day
A global network of driven, like-minded executives striving to create impact for themselves and others
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Experts

Combine Industry Expertise with Academic Knowledge

Matthias Lange

Partner at McKinsey & Company

Industry Expertise

Matthias Lange is a strategy and digital business-building leader and Partner at McKinsey & Company. He helps organizations build data-enabled businesses, navigate digital change, and create resilient, future-ready teams.

Academic & Industry Expertise

Our dedicated professors are appointed in compliance with the Hessian Higher Education Act, adhering to the strict requirements set for all state universities in Germany.

Prof. Dr. Maren Ingrid Kropfeld

Program Director MBA, Professor of Sustainability & Entrepreneurship

Prof. Dr. Sami Asad

Program Director MSc Sustainability, Entrepreneurship & Technology, Professor of Sustainability & Innovation

Prof. Dr. Nellie Marangou

VP of Academic Affairs

Gabi Lipan

Program Director MA in Applied Psychology

Join Our Open Day

Explore if Tomorrow University is the right path for you.

Join Our Open Day

Explore if Tomorrow University is the right path for you.

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Meet the Community

Connect with faculty, learners, and the team supporting your journey.

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Experience Our Approach

See how applied learning and real-world practice come to life.

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Get Your Questions Answered

Receive clarity on curriculum, workload, and your own next step.

Hear What It’s Really Like

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“I arrived curious and left inspired. The Open Day showed me how this program could reshape both my career and my mindset.”

Richard Menning, Impact Master of Science

Financing

Accessible Learning, Flexible Financing

We’re building a global community of changemakers — and that starts with access. We believe that real impact comes from diverse voices, shared purpose, and high-quality education that’s open to all. That’s why we offer flexible payment plans, scholarships, and financing options — so nothing stands between you and the future you’re ready to create.
Choose How You Pay
A complete study experience designed for learners covering the curriculum over 18 months. You can select the option more suitable for you now or later.
90 ECTS
18 Months
Fully Accredited
Full Upfront Payment
One single full payment at the start of the program for a cost-effective approach.
Total Price
28,500 EUR
Per Semester
Pay in installments, with a clear schedule of payments every six months.
Total Price
29,200 EUR
Per Installment
9,733 EUR
Monthly
This option makes it easier to balance your finances throughout the year.
Total Price
30,000 EUR
Per Installment
1,667 EUR
Pricing is eligible for further reduction via scholarships (up to 1,500 EUR).

Financial Support That Fits Your Journey

We’re committed to removing barriers to high-quality education. Explore our flexible payment solutions, scholarships, and country-based support to help you invest in your future.

Tax Refund

Income-Related Expenses
By deducting your study fees as "income-related expenses," you have the  potential to save a substantial amount of money. Depending on your  country of residence and income level, you may be eligible for a refund  of up to 5,000 EUR.
To learn more about this opportunity and how it can  benefit you, please schedule a call with us.

BAföG State Funding

State Student Support
BAföG stands for more equal opportunities in the German higher education system. With BAföG, the German state supports initial training at vocational schools, colleges, academies, and universities. Since the  BAföG reform of 2022, more people are entitled to BAföG. The maximum amount of support that students can get is now 934 EUR / month.

Eligibility Criteria

Formal Criteria

  • Prior ECTS required: 180 ECTS minimum
  • Work experience: min 10 years
  • Leadership experience: min 5 years
  • Ideal for: Senior professionals preparing for broader strategic or executive responsibility
  • Why choose this: flexible option, designed for executive reality, peer network & trusted sparring, global high-value live experience
  • Sufficient English language proficiency is required, at a minimum B2 level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.
  • Applicants must show strong motivation, demonstrated through the application form and evaluated during the admission process.
  • An admission interview is mandatory to assess eligibility and alignment with the program.

Admission without an Undergraduate Degree

  • Applicants may qualify without an undergraduate degree if they have successfully completed a minimum of a two-year, recognized vocational training program in Germany, accompanied by several years of relevant professional experience. This requires passing the ToU IMBA Entrance Exam.
  • The vocational training must result in a diploma or degree, typically earned over two or three years, and demonstrate a focus on preparing for a specific trade or professional career. Short-term certifications or one-year training programs do not qualify.

Policy on ECTS Credits and Graduation Requirements

  • To graduate with an MBA, learners must achieve a total of 300 ECTS by the end of the program.
  • For those with a 180 ECTS bachelor’s degree entering the 90 ECTS IMBA, 30 ECTS will be credited from professional experience.
  • Professional experience credited as ECTS must be closely related to MBA topics, with a preference for leadership roles.
  • Applicants with higher academic achievements (e.g., a 180 ECTS bachelor’s degree and a 120 ECTS master’s degree) may fulfill the 300 ECTS requirement through their previous studies.

Scholarships

Scholarships of up to 1,500 EUR are possible.

Sustainability Impact Scholarship

About

This scholarship supports individuals passionate about sustainability and committed to driving environmental and social change through responsible leadership.

Criteria

  • Clear mission centered around creating positive change across the society, environment and economy.
  • Record of participation in initiatives focused on sustainability and positive impact like projects, ventures, or volunteering, activism, associations, clubs OR tangible impact created.
  • Clearly defined field of involvement (e.g. environmental cause).
  • A plan of how the applicant will engage within and beyond the ToU community.

Application Process

  • Video or letter of motivation: Submit either a video or letter of motivation elaborating on how you meet the above mentioned eligibility criteria. On average, we advise 5 minutes for the video or 600 words, telling us why you are the ideal candidate for this scholarship and how you exemplify its essence.
  • Submit your CV to give us a glimpse on your previous educational or professional background.

Evaluation Process

  • Committee evaluation: Our dedicated scholarship committee will diligently review your application.
  • Community fit: Our admissions and learner success team will evaluate your Tomorrow University Community fit in a call.
  • Timely response: We will come back with you in maximum 5 working days.

Tech Innovator Scholarship

About

This scholarship is for tech enthusiasts, innovators and future technopreneurs driven by a deep passion to leverage technology for innovation and positive change.

Application Process

  • Video or letter of motivation: Submit either a video or letter of motivation elaborating on how you meet the above mentioned eligibility criteria. On average, we advise 5 minutes for the video or 600 words, telling us why you are the ideal candidate for this scholarship and how you exemplify its essence.
  • Submit your CV to give us a glimpse on your previous educational or professional background.

Evaluation Process

  • Committee evaluation: Our dedicated scholarship committee will diligently review your application.
  • Community fit: Our admissions and learner success team will evaluate your Tomorrow University Community fit in a call.
  • Timely response: We will come back with you in maximum 5 working days.

Entrepreneurial Talent Scholarship

About

This scholarship supports individuals with innovative ideas and entrepreneurial ambition, helping them launch or scale their ventures and turn visions into reality.

Application Process

  • Video or letter of motivation: Submit either a video or letter of motivation elaborating on how you meet the above mentioned eligibility criteria. On average, we advise 5 minutes for the video or 600 words, telling us why you are the ideal candidate for this scholarship and how you exemplify its essence.
  • Submit your CV to give us a glimpse on your previous educational or professional background.

Evaluation Process

  • Committee evaluation: Our dedicated scholarship committee will diligently review your application.
  • Community fit: Our admissions and learner success team will evaluate your Tomorrow University Community fit in a call.
  • Timely response: We will come back with you in maximum 5 working days.

Global Diversity Scholarship

About

This scholarship aims to close the opportunity gap by supporting underrepresented talents, empowering diverse voices in sustainability, technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

Criteria

  • Applicant must be a member of an underrepresented or marginalized group (including but not limited to underrepresented racial populations, women, LGBTQI, low income, individuals with disabilities, etc.)
  • Applicant shows record of academic excellence and proof of hard work in prior education.
  • A plan of how the applicant will engage within and beyond the ToU community.

Application Process

  • Letter of motivation: with approximately 600 words for all the questions that follow: a) introduce yourself and include an account of your early years i.e. where you grew up; how you financed your previous education; b) briefly describe how you envisage contributing to the future development of your field of study; c) give us the main reason why you think our program is relevant to your future professional and personal development.
  • Submit your CV to give us a glimpse on your previous educational or professional background.

Evaluation Process

  • Committee evaluation: Our dedicated scholarship committee will diligently review your application.
  • Community fit: Our admissions and learner success team will evaluate your Tomorrow University Community fit in a call.
  • Timely response: We will come back with you in maximum 5 working days.

Why our Learners Love Tomorrow University 💜

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No Exams, Challenge-Based Learning

Instead of traditional exams and fictitious projects, you’ll work on hands-on projects with industry partners to solve real-world challenges and gain practical experience.
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Remote, with Global Community Support

Enjoy a fully integrated online learning environment where you're never studying in isolation. Engage with fellow learners, collaborative projects, and connect through virtual and in-person events.
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Personalized Learning for Real-World Impact

Our curriculum allows you to tailor your learning with countless electives and real-world projects that allow you to apply your knowledge & skills to create meaningful change in areas that matter most to you.

Get the Curriculum

Discover how Tomorrow University empowers you to shape the future. Get the curriculum to explore our program, our learning model, and community, and see how you can develop the skills and mindset to create real-world impact.

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Make better decisions at global executive level. Build a trusted peer network, sharpen your judgment under uncertainty, and gain first-hand insight into markets across Europe and Asia.

Combine executive leadership, sustainability transformation, and business innovation to lead change with confidence.

  • Flexible formats (18 months), self paced online courses, while-working.

  • Challenge-based learning with industry experts and personalized support.

  • Supportive community that shares your interests and learning path.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Executive MBA differ from other Impact MBA programs at Tomorrow University?

  • Onsite onboarding & executive get-to-know with exclusive dinner
  • Exclusive outside-Europe global experience to learn a different continent’s approach to leadership and innovation
  • Streamlined, advanced program flow with and executive-specific live sessions
  • Curated executive curriculum incl. industry expert sessions
  • Monthly executive group coaching

What differentiates the Global Impact Executive MBA from other Executive MBA programs?

  • Built for executive reality enabling efficient, personalized remote learning alongside a demanding job.
  • High-impact in-person immersions in Europe and Asia with a mission-driven executive cohort
  • Deliberately small & selective global peer network for lifelong sparring and personal growth
  • Access to a global community of 1000+ mission driven talents
  • 21st-century leadership skills for building sustainable & high-performance organizations

How much of the tuition fee is covered by scholarships?

Making education accessible to everyone is one of our core goals. That’s why we offer scholarships of up to €1,500. You can learn more in our financial support section or by reaching out to our team.

Is the Global Impact Executive MBA accredited?

Our Global Impact Executive MBA program is accredited by Germany’s Accreditation Council through the Accreditation, Certification, and Quality Assurance Institute (ACQUIN), a reputable non-profit organization association comprising over 150 higher education institutions in Germany and abroad.

What is the eligibility criteria?

  • Prior ECTS required: 180 ECTS minimum
  • Work experience: min 10 years
  • Leadership experience: min 5 years
  • Ideal for: Senior professionals preparing for broader strategic or executive responsibility
  • Why choose this: flexible option, designed for executive reality, peer network & trusted sparring, global high-value live experience
  • Sufficient English language proficiency is required, at a minimum B2 level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.
  • Applicants must show strong motivation, demonstrated through the application form and evaluated during the admission process.
  • An admission interview is mandatory to assess eligibility and alignment with the program.

Can you provide me with a visa to study in Germany?

The German Immigration Office requires students to attend in-person classes in Germany to be eligible for a student visa. Since our programs are 100% online and do not require physical attendance, you are not eligible for a German student visa through Tomorrow University.

How will I know if I'm accepted?

There is rolling acceptance which means we will be in touch with you within two weeks of submitting your application with the status.

Is an online degree recognized?

Yes. The online format is widely accepted as a legitimate pathway to the same learning and outcomes you’d get in the classroom. At Tomorrow University, we ensure our programs meet the strict standards of higher education, while offering our learners different, often more flexible pathway to the same degrees offered in traditional university settings.