International Management and Leadership

This highly competitive program strives both to deepen knowledge in applied business administration and to develop the management and leadership skills relevant for international business careers. Our graduates are recruited into upper management positions in premier globally oriented companies or embark on innovative entrepreneurship. The program is centered on examining the foundations of executive management such as decision-making and strategizing within complex organizational structures, and instruction is based on the most advanced contemporary learning and teaching methods (e.g. project based learning, case studies, research-led learning and teaching).Our experienced and committed faculty of academic researchers and corporate practitioners will give you a comprehensive introduction to the theory and concepts that you will need for your professional future. At LBS we believe that the application of such theory is absolutely crucial and, as a result, we strongly emphasize the practical side of education. In simulation exercises, real-life project work and industry-related master theses, you will be prepared to be able to creatively and efficiently tackle business challenges.The academic and didactical basis for an FH degree program is centered on application of the acquired knowledge. Continuous work experience is therefore highly recommended for applicants.Graduates of the IML program are not only extremely well qualified for immediate entry into the professional world, but, of course, are also eligible to continue their studies at PhD level.