About MARGA
The company and the people behind MARGA
MARGA History
MARGA is the first German business game provider. Back in 1971, today’s ESMT European School of Management and Technology developed the MARGA business game and used it in its own management programs. In the same year, the open MARGA Online Competition was launched togehter with the Handelsblatt publishing group. In 2007, MARGA was transferred to the newly founded MARGA Business Simulations GmbH.
MARGA, the “MARKET GAME”, conveys practical knowledge for economy – up-to-date and at business school level. In our business simulation, participants train managerial coherences, management methods and teamwork. We work exclusively with our own competent and experienced trainers, who are characterized by individual and proactive coaching.
This is who we are
Behind MARGA you find a strong team of experienced and competent program directors, trainers and tutors as well as employees for seminar organization and administration. We work exclusively with our own experienced and highly qualified trainers, who provide you with reliable support in terms of both content and organization. We are at your service worldwide – you decide where, when and how we can support you.
MARGA is characterized by particularly individual tutoring. We support all participants intensively and proactively with content-related, organizational and technical issues. We also actively accompany the teams, guide them, provide suggestions and ultimately demand performance.
What we stand for
All from a single source
We work exclusively with our own experienced and highly qualified trainers, who provide you with reliable support in terms of both content and organization.
High-quality
educationAs first German provider of business games, we we stand for the sophisticated and high-quality teaching of management knowledge since 1971.
Full service
packageAs soon as you have registered your participants, we take over the entire process of communication, organization and collaboration. We will involve you to the extent you require.
Innovation
MARGA has been online since 2002. The MARGA learning world is constantly evolving and always keeps pace with the latest didactics, methodology and technology.
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Our awards
As first German provider of business games, MARGA stands for the sophisticated and sustainable transfer of management knowledge since 1971. The fact that we offer a unique and innovative product is confirmed by the Comenius Edu Media Seal of Approval and the Brandon Hall Gold Award.
Strong partners:
Handelsblatt & ESMT Berlin
With ESMT Berlin and the Handelsblatt Media Group, we have two strong partners at our side who stand for scientific content and economic topicality. This means we always have our finger on the pulse of the times: participants in the business simulation learn about current management content in a realistic, dynamic market environment.
This is what our
customers say
MARGA has been an established partner for many customers since 1971. Our partners use MARGA successfully in various target groups across all industries.
MARGA offers the rare possibility to learn from expensive mistakes at a convenient price.
Axel Delker
Finalist MARGA Online Competition,
REWE Zentral AG
MARGA is an integral part of our Junior Manager Program – our trainee program for executive talents. MARGA makes entrepreneurial thinking tangible without real risks. The high dedication of our trainees has paid off once more: they are in the live final today.
Ruth Ziegler
Human Resources,
Robert Bosch GmbH
It was a professional pleasure having participated in MARGA! Not only because of the managerial knowledge I have refreshed and put into practice, but also because of the colleagues I had the opportunity to team up with. Apart from that, recognition must be given to the MARGA support team’s members, who were always happy to help out each and every team in the competition.
Priscila Pedrón Luzón
Participant MARGA Online Competition
DB Cargo
The seminar conveyed the functionality of a company and especially the fundamentals of accounting in a comprehensive and practical manner and thus made an important contribution to the new training program of our management trainees.
André M. Steeg
Senior Executive Manager,
Dr. August Oetker Nahrungsmittel KG
One team, six people on four different continents and one decision to make – it is just great which possibilities we have today.
Anna-Lena Schulz
Finalist MARGA Online Competition,
Volkswagen AG
Where else can high potentials and young professionals practice to act as real entrepreneurs? We play MARGA with mixed teams in which we combine current with former trainees. Like this we achieve interdisciplinary and self organized groups. It’s amazing how much our teams learned about strategy, business management and market development in such a short time. They will certainly benefit from this experience during their day-to-day business. Above all, they both learned and laughed a lot – what a great combination.
Florian Conradi
Program Manager Trainees
EnBW
In addition to professional training, the MARGA Online Competition gives us the opportunity to promote virtual teamwork between our international locations in a targeted manner. Through high self-motivation and efficient teamwork, this year our two teams have reached the finals – we are thrilled!
Claudia Funke
Team lead Human Resources, People & Culture,
Develey Senf & Feinkost
Through the MARGA Business Simulation, I understood the connection between marketing, production and finance and how the decisions in each area affect the value of the company. Great Management Training – The online game was a lot of fun especially thanks to the competent and dedicated MARGA coaches. I would recommend the training to anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge in business management and financial ratios.
Dr. Tilmann Fahlbusch
Operations EMEA Tolling Manager,
Clariant
Business studies are a substantial supplement for the overall skills of our young professionals. The conveyance of know how by means of a gaming environment is particularly attractive. Our experience shows us that both studies and a competitive environment are a good combination. After the fourth year of participating at the MARGA Online Competition, this year one of our Vinnolit teams came in first – what a great performance!
Dr. Thomas Karcher
Operations Director,
Vinnolit GmbH & Co.KG
20 Years ago I, myself participated in the MARGA Competition and today I understand why our team was not able to qualify for the next round – that is what I call sustainable learning. Today our OBI trainees participate in the MARGA Online Competition.
Holger Jöhnk
Head of HR Headquarters,
OBI Group Holding
Impressions of us
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