Master of Science in Leadership and Management in International Contexts
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jan 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
SEK 110,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* tuition fees for students outside EU/EES/Switzerland: 110,000 SEK total for the program
Student Session
Introduction
This program is for students who aspire to become leaders of teams, companies, and organizations in international contexts. For people with the aim of shaping their own future, as well as the future of organizations, communities, and societies.
Degree
Master of Science (60 credits) or Master of Science in Business and Economics (60 credits) with specialization in Leadership and Management in International Contexts (Main Field of Study: Business Administration)
This is Linnaeus University
Linnaeus University is a modern, international university in the southeast of Sweden. We are located in two nature-loving cities, one by the Baltic sea and one surrounded by lakes in the greenest city in Europe. More facts about Linnaeus University:
- Founded in 2010 through a merger between Kalmar University and Växjö University;
- Located in Kalmar and Växjö;
- 44,000 enrolled students;
- 2,200 enrolled international students;
- 6th largest university in Sweden in terms of the number of students;
- 780 partner universities in more than 80 countries;
- 100-degree programs on the first-cycle level, 8 of them taught in English;
- 80-degree programs on the second cycle level, 35 of them taught in English.
Kalmar
In Kalmar, Linnaeus University is located in the city center. Universitetskajen is entirely newly-built and located just next to the sea. Here you become part of a creative knowledge environment.
The city center is also where most students live. Everything is available within a ten-minute bicycle ride, regardless of whether you want to take a swim in the sea, study, do some shopping, or work out. Historical buildings and cobblestone streets give charm to the city. When it is sunny, the area next to Kalmar Castle’s moat is filled with studying and sunbathing students. Student life is a natural part of Kalmar. This is where your dream of the future begins!
Career Opportunities
After graduation, you will be particularly suited to work within international companies and organizations, as a consultant, and with staff functions within global corporations.
International opportunities
The language of tuition is English. In this way, you will become prepared not only for a career in Sweden but also for a career in international contexts. The program admits students from all over the world, which means that you will get international and multicultural experiences throughout the program.
Curriculum
Through the co-creation of knowledge and skills in a truly international and collaborative learning environment, the program aims at helping the students to cultivate their leadership potential and to develop their abilities to act as reflective, confident, and responsible global leaders.
Students, from many parts of the world, come together in this program and contribute to its true international and entrepreneurial atmosphere. Their driving ambitions, aspirations, and desires find here a nourishing environment.
On a professional level, participating students are trained to cope with the numerous challenges related to leadership and management in international contexts. On a personal level, they are equally trained to become excellent team players and to enhance the strength of their character. The program courses deal with leadership in international contexts, contemporary issues in management, consulting, and leading change.
This program makes a difference. It is an arena for experience, exchange, and professional and personal growth. The Art of Leading Others Comes from the Art of Leading Oneself.