Full-Time MBA - 12 months

The MBA program is offered in a full-time format. The entire duration of the program is  12 months. It has a general management focus and provides learners with hard knowledge and soft skills in business and management within a global context.

The program is accredited by the Ministry of Research and Higher Education of Luxembourg.

Work alongside a diverse cohort of international classmates in overcoming challenges, learning to work as a team, developing critical thinking, behavioral, and tech skills, and facilitating cross-cultural learning and networking.

With extensive industry experience and a commitment to delivering cutting-edge knowledge, our faculty comes from some of the world’s top business schools,  including MIT, Cornell University, ESADE, and SDA Bocconi among others.

Develop real-world skills for career growth

Bridge theory and practice, with  hands-on projects, case studies, and opportunities to work on  real business challenges. Engage in experiential learning and build  practical skills  valued by international employers around the world.

Build a powerful network

Connect with executives, managers, and  business leaders  from around the world.  Collaborate and share experiences  with peers from diverse backgrounds, which can lead to valuable opportunities.

Access opportunities in a dynamic & multicultural job market

Our strategic location, right in the  heart of Europe, Luxembourg, it’s a dynamic hub that opens doors to diverse  business opportunities, internship placements, jobs and connections with global corporations and financial institutions.

Over the course of the program, students engage in leadership courses which allows them to nurture their own leadership styles. Through experiential learning, international exposure, and personalized career development you’ll have the tools and experience to create a path to success.

The MBA program is offered in a full-time format over a duration of 12 months. It has a general management focus and provides learners with the hard know-how and soft skills in business and management within a global context.   

• 1-year full time program: 12 months composed of core courses, electives, volunteer work, and research project.
• Optional internship: After the coursework is completed, students can decide to do an internship of at least 15 weeks and earn extra 10 ECTS credits.
• Students are required to earn 60 ECTS credits in order to graduate from the program.
• Classes are taking place from Monday to Friday.

Semester 1: Core Courses

Module 1 (15 ECTS) – Fundamentals 

• Accounting and Financial Reporting (3 ECTS)
• Business Strategy (3 ECTS)
• People and Organizations (3 ECTS)
• Business Analytics (3 ECTS)
• Macroeconomics (3 ECTS) 

Module 2 (15 ECTS) – Tools 

• Marketing (3 ECTS)
• Innovation Culture (3 ECTS)
• Operations Management (3 ECTS)
• Corporate Finance (3 ECTS)
• Leadership: Self Awareness (1 ECTS)
• 2 Electives courses (1 ECTS each) 

Semester 2: Core Courses, Electives, and Research Project

Module 3 (15 ECTS) – Decisions 

• Performance Measurement and Financial Planning (3 ECTS)
• Financial Markets (3 ECTS)
• Digital Strategy (3 ECTS)
• Leadership: Change Management (1 ECTS)
• Negotiation (1 ECTS)
• Volunteer Work / Non-Profit Organizations Management (1 ECTS)
• 1 Elective course (3 ECTS) 

Module 4 (15 ECTS) – Executions 

• The study plan of Module 4 is made of Electives (9 ECTS).
• Thesis (Individual Research Project) or Entrepreneurial/Intrapreneurial Group Business Plan (6 ECTS). 

After the program is completed, students can earn extra 10 ECTS with an internship. 

Electives

Within the Full-Time MBA program at Luxembourg School of Business, elective courses are chosen by the students, in order to complement the Core courses. 

Choosing different electives will allow you to deepen your knowledge in topics that are of your particular interest, and thereby tailor your own academic journey. 

The elective courses are:

• Business Ethics (3 ECTS)
• Business Planning (3 ECTS)
• Corporate Entrepreneurship (1 ECTS)
• Corporate Valuation (3 ECTS)
• Design Thinking (3 ECTS)
• Diversity & Inclusion (1 ECTS)
• Enterprise Risk Management (3 ECTS)
• Entrepreneurship (3ECTS)
• Fintech for Banking (1 ECTS)
• International Strategy (3 ECTS)
• Investor Relations (3 ECTS)
• Leadership: Crisis Management (1 ECTS)
• M&A and Restructuring (3 ECTS)
• Management Consulting (3 ECTS)
• Marketing, Research & Analytics (3 ECTS)
• Private Equity & Venture Capital (3 ECTS)
• Risk Hedging (3 ECTS)
• Sustainable Business Management (1 ECTS)
• Volunteer Work 2 (1 ECTS)

*A minimum number of participants is required to open each course every year.

The Full-Time MBA aims at above-average students, who completed a bachelor degree and have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience. As we are accepting students from all over the world, it is crucial for Visa and Authorization to stay processes to meet the application deadlines.

September Intake:

• First deadline: 15th of April
• Final Deadline for ATS/Visa students: 15th of May
• Final Deadline for EU students: 1st of August

5% discount offer: Candidates who apply before the First Deadline will receive a 5% discount

10% discount offer: Candidates who pay the full tuition in one instalment will receive a 10% discount

Discounts are not cumulative. Students can cumulate one discount and a potential LSB scholarship.

– A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Applicants with degrees in all disciplines meeting one of the following requirements are welcome:

• A minimum of 240 ECTS or
• A 4-year bachelor degree or
• A bachelor degree of 180 ECTS and at least 5 years of professional experience.

A minimum of two years of work experience.

– Fluency in English.

• If you have worked in an English speaking environment for at least 2 years, please provide a recommendation letter from your superior.
• If you have studied in English in the past, the copy of the diploma is sufficient.
• If you have not worked in an English speaking environment for at least 2 years and you are not a native speaker, please provide a proof of English proficiency: Transcript of your TOEFL Score (Minimum Requirement: Paper Based: 550, Internet Based: 85) or IELTS Score (Minimum Requirement: 7.0)

Online Application

1. Fill out the online application form on our website and upload supporting documentation:

• Updated CV
• Letter of motivation
• Letter of recommendation
• Copy of your bachelor and/or master degree and/or grades
• Proof of English proficiency

Pay the application fee of EUR 100.

2. Essay: Candidates will be asked to write a short essay on a specific topic (e.g. a quote from a famous person).

3. Interviews: Pre-selected candidates will be invited for two rounds of  interviews.

4. Decision: The Admissions Committee makes the final decision.  Candidates will be informed of the outcomes by email.

There are a number of ways to finance your studies at Luxembourg School of Business. Here is the general overview of tools and instruments available:

• Luxembourg State Scholarships and loans (for Luxembourg residents and students whose parents work in Luxembourg only)
• LSB Scholarships
• LSB Deferred Tuition Facility

- For Luxembourgish students (and residents)

The Luxembourg State can grant scholarships for students in higher or university education as well as loans.

The Luxembourgish state provides scholarships and a student loan to anyone enrolled in higher education and fulfilling certain conditions.

Application deadlines

• August 1 to November 30 (winter semester)
• January 1 to April 30 (summer semester)

Scholarships available at the Ministry of Higher Education and Research

• Base scholarship
• Social scholarship
• Family scholarship
• Mobility scholarship
• Reimbursement of registration fees

These scholarships can be cumulated.

Future students can contact the two departments “Information études supérieures” and “Aides financières” of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research. These two departments have one common website, www.mengstudien.lu.

Students are welcome to reach them by phone: 247-88650 or email: aide-fi@mesr.etat.lu

- Student loans for other EU or Non EU Citizens

We advise EU students to make researches and complete all necessary procedures in their country of residence in order to obtain financial support for their studies from their country.

LSB offers loans to all enrolled students stimulating access to finance in higher education under certain conditions. This financing initiative will allow LSB students to borrow and pay back a certain amount of money directly to the School. For more information, please contact the School directly.

Further information can be found at: https://luxsb.lu/programs/full-time-mba/