Master in Management Program
Luxembourg School Of Business
Key Information
Campus location
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 12,500 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
About the Master in Management
The Master in Management is a 2-year (120 ECTS) program designed for students holding a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. It is the first Accredited Master in Management in Luxembourg. This program offers specializations in Financial Management, International Tax or Accounting, Audit & Control.
This degree is dedicated to ambitious students who want to start their professional careers in Luxembourg. This program prepares students for a variety of career paths across different industries. Students will be able to work in a wide range of functional areas, such as fand prepares for a wide range of areas, such as Finance, Tax, Accounting, Project Management and many more.
The uniqueness of the program is delivering knowledge in the area of management in a practical way, boosting the employability of students.
Key facts about the program
- The Master in Management is a 24-month-long program, including a 6-month paid internship
- Face-to-face classes take place in a 3 day study model allowing part time employment.
- Students are required to earn 120 ECTS credits in order to graduate from the program
- In Year 2, students specialize in Financial Management, International Tax, or Accounting, Audit & Control – in demand by Luxembourg employers
- Focused on employability, the Master in Management of LSB contains an integrated group of courses on career development
- All the courses are taught in English.
- At LSB, the assessment method is based on a continuous approach. Students have between 3 to 6 grading elements in each course allowing tracking of progress.
- Human size classes. One class contains between 20 to 40 students in average. In a majority of classes requiring group assignments, students will be divided in groups of 4 to 5 students. This human size aspect of each class gives students an individualized learning experience and facilitates the practical approach of the courses.
Admissions
Curriculum
The program offers an action-based curriculum designed to help candidates from all backgrounds understand key business concepts and integrate into the job market
Luxembourg School of Business professors are academics and business leaders. Some of them are executives from multinational organizations while others are affiliated with internationally ranked institutions such as M.I.T., University of Michigan, Cornell University, Duke University, ESADE Business School and more.
Because of the Master in Management Program’s focus on career readiness, a module on career development and a final paid internship* complement the program, adding to graduates’ competitiveness in the labor market. Career and soft skills workshops are integrated into your two-year journey.
*Students may complete a master thesis instead of an internship.
Program content
- Semester 1
Foundations of Marketing
Financial Accounting, Analysis & Reporting
Macroeconomics for Business
Corporate Finance
Marketing Management and Innovation
Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
Microeconomics for Business
Corporate Valuation
- Semester 2
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Legal Environment of Business
Managerial Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Managing People and Organizations
Managing Strategy and Innovation
Project Management
Research Methods
Employability courses
Career Exploration and Employability
Client facing skills
- Semester 3 - Specialization
Financial Management
Quantitative Methods
Capital Markets: Equity, Fixed Income, and Credit Risk
Corporate Governance
Private Equity and Venture Capital
Special Operations: M&A, Restructuring, and Distressed Deals
Real Estate Finance
Infrastructure Market and Project Finance
Portfolio Management
Applied Risk Management and Derivatives
International Tax*
Indicative courses.
Corporate Tax: basics
Personal Tax
VAT Basics
International Tax Law
VAT: the Financial Sector
Transfer Pricing
Applied International Tax Law
European Tax Law
Tax and Digitalization
* Available for September intake only
Accounting, Audit & Control*
Intermediate Accounting
Consolidated Financial Statements
International Accounting Standards: Theory
International Accounting Standards: Application
Financial Analysis of consolidated financial statements
Strategic Management Accounting
Risk Management and Audit
Internal Control and Audit
Corporate Governance
Legislation on bankruptcy and similar procedures
Civil Law
Information systems
Information systems and Audit
Asset Management
*Available for September intake only
- Semester 4 - Paid Internship or Master Thesis*
The 6-month paid internship provides the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired throughout the degree.
*Students may complete a master thesis instead of a paid internship.
Program Outcome
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Reasons to study in Luxembourg
- Full of job opportunities
Luxembourg is one of the most dynamic locations to work in Europe and an ideal place to start an international career. With an attractive job market that offers countless opportunities and competitive salaries, employment has grown by 50% over the past 20 years – while the EU average is 20%. - A dynamic economy
GDP Per capita is more than double the European average, placing Luxembourg among the richest countries in the world, with some of the highest salaries. - Headquarters of major companies
Luxembourg is home to a large panel of international companies such as ArcelorMittal, Amazon, Cargolux, Goodyear, and the Big Four (KPMG, Ernst & Young EY, Deloitte and PwC). These major multinational companies are always looking for talented and highly skilled people. Moreover, the highly developed service sector, booming startup community, Fintech, Space tech, clean technologies, and many more opportunities are yours to explore - Multicultural and multilingual
Almost 46% of Luxembourg’s population are expats, representing more than 70 nationalities and 40 languages. Luxembourg is also considered one of the most proficient English-speaking nations in the world, ranking 7th globally. - In the heart of Europe
Located in the heart of Western Europe, Luxembourg is a strategic location with easy access to numerous European cities such as Paris, London, Frankfurt or Brussels. Along with Brussels and Strasbourg, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is also the headquarters for many influential European Institutions such as the European Investment Bank, the European Court of Justice, the European Court of Auditors, the Secretariat of the European Parliament, European Investment Fund and the European Stability Mechanism. - Great living quality
Luxembourg is one of the safest countries in the world according to the World Economic Forum. It will also be the first country in the world to introduce free public transport beginning in early 2020.