Weekend MBA - 24 months

The Weekend MBA – 24 months program at Luxembourg School of Business is a comprehensive and flexible graduate degree designed for professionals seeking to enhance their managerial skills while balancing their career and personal commitments. This part-time program is tailored to accommodate the busy schedules of working individuals, enabling them to pursue quality education without interrupting their careers. Over the course of two years, participants will engage in a diverse curriculum that combines core business disciplines with practical applications, fostering strategic thinking and leadership abilities.

The curriculum includes courses in finance, marketing, strategy, organizational behavior, operations, and innovation, among others. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ethical decision-making, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to address complex business challenges in an increasingly globalized environment. The program incorporates case studies, group projects, and real-world business simulations to provide hands-on experience and encourage collaborative learning.

Luxembourg School of Business offers a highly interactive learning environment, featuring experienced faculty members with extensive industry backgrounds and academic expertise. Students benefit from a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, workshops, and guest speakers from leading companies, which enrich the learning experience and provide valuable networking opportunities. The program also emphasizes leadership development and personal growth, helping students identify their strengths and refine their management style.

The Weekend MBA is ideal for mid-career professionals aiming to accelerate their career progression, pivot to new roles, or expand their entrepreneurial ventures. The flexible schedule allows students to attend classes on weekends, typically during evenings and Saturdays, minimizing disruption to their professional and personal lives. Throughout the program, students are encouraged to apply learnings directly to their workplaces, fostering immediate impact and ongoing development.

Graduates of the Luxembourg School of Business Weekend MBA are equipped with a strong strategic mindset, advanced managerial capabilities, and a global perspective that prepares them to thrive in dynamic, competitive environments. The program's rigorous academic foundation, combined with its focus on practical application and leadership excellence, makes it a valuable asset for ambitious professionals seeking to elevate their careers and drive organizational success.

Program Content

The duration of the program is 24 months, with classes taking place two weekends per month* (Fridays from 6pm to 9pm, Saturdays from 9am to 5pm).

The curriculum is divided into six modules. Over the course of the program, students engage in a “leadership journey” which allows them to nurture their own leadership styles. For this, each module opens with a different leadership course, providing students with various tools.

*In some few occasions it is possible to have 3 weekends of class in a month.

Year 1

– Pre-courses will take place before the start to support students with the onboarding to the program.

Module 1

– Corporate Strategy (3 ECTS)

– People & Organizations (3 ECTS)

– Performance Measurement (3 ECTS)

– Leadership (1 ECTS)

Module 2

– Operations & Supply Chain (3 ECTS)

– Marketing (3 ECTS)

– Behavioral Finance (3 ECTS)

– Leadership (1 ECTS)

Module 3

– Negotiation (3 ECTS)

– Data Analysis & Decision Making (3 ECTS)

– Macroeconomics & Financial Markets (3 ECTS)

– Leadership (1 ECTS)

Year 2

Module 4

– Business Law (3 ECTS)

– Digital Strategy (3 ECTS)

– Corporate Finance (3 ECTS)

– Leadership (1 ECTS)

Module 5

– Cross Functional Management (3 ECTS)

– Customer Strategy in the Digital Age* (3 ECTS)

– Entrepreneurship (3 ECTS)

– Leadership (1 ECTS)

*Waived in case the student decides to take the Finance Electives

Module 6

– Consulting Project (6 ECTS)

– Innovation Management * (3 ECTS)

– Leadership (1 ECTS)

*Waived in case the student decides to take the Finance Electives

Admissions Requirements

– A Bachelor’s degree* or equivalent. Applicants with degrees in all disciplines are welcome.

A minimum of 240 ECTS is required or
A bachelor degree of 180 ECTS and at least 5 years of professional experience and
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)

Admission Process

Click on this link: https://luxsb.lu/wmba-apply-part-1/ to Fill out the online application form and upload supporting documentation.

Admissions deadlines

March Intake:

First deadline: 15th November (*)

Final deadline: 31st January

September Intake:

First deadline: 15th May (*)

Final deadline: 1st of August

*Enrolling before the initial deadline grants candidates a 5% discount. 

Fees

37,000 EUR payable in different installments covers all course materials and unlimited access to executive education. The fee does not include international study trips.

Registration fee: To be paid within 15 days of the notice of admission. 

EUR 4,000 

To be paid one month before the start of the program. 

EUR 6,000 

To be paid before the start of the second module. 

EUR 7,000 

To be paid before the start of the third module. 

EUR 7,000 

To be paid before the start of the fourth module. 

EUR 6,000 

To be paid before the start of the fifth module. 

EUR 7,000 

Total 

EUR 37,000

Financing & Scholarships

Merit Based Scholarship: 

The Merit-Based Scholarship gives outstanding candidates the opportunity to get a financial support due to their excellent academic track record to acquire business knowledge and managerial skills to continue thriving in the business world.

This Scholarship may cover up to 50% of the tuition fee.

Who can apply?

•  Candidates holding a Bachelor degree, with minimum 2 years of professional experience and
• Candidates who can provide proof of academic excellence (record of the grades/GDP, graduating with honors, among others) or
• Candidates who can proof they made a big impact in their organizations thanks to their leadership. 

Who can apply?

•  Candidates holding a Bachelor degree, with minimum 2 years of professional experience and
• Candidates who can provide proof of academic excellence (record of the grades/GDP, graduating with honors, among others) or
• Candidates who can proof they made a big impact in their organizations thanks to their leadership. 

International Entrepreneur Scholarship:

The International Entrepreneur Scholarship targets candidates who have started their own company and would like to gain relevant and practice-oriented knowledge and skills that will help them lead their venture to success. To be awarded the Luxembourg School of Business Entrepreneur Scholarship, candidates have to show how the Weekend MBA Program will help them individually and organizationally to develop their venture.

This scholarship may cover up to 75% of the total tuition

Who can apply?

• Candidates holding a bachelor degree, with minimum 2 years of professional experience and,
• Entrepreneurs currently running their own business in Luxembourg or abroad. Please note if you own a business and you are NOT running it, you are not entitled to apply to this scholarship

How to apply?

• Step 1: Fill out the MBA Online application form with the supporting documentation
• Once you have completed the step 1 you will get a direct link to fill out the scholarship form
• Step 2: Complete the online scholarship form by answering all the questions
• Pay the 100 EUR application fee

The Weekend-MBA program will enable you to constantly reflect on, and improve your everyday work.

• The theory will help to make sense of things you have learned through your job experience by giving you foundations and guidelines.
• Our innovative practice-oriented teaching techniques make the transition from the classroom to the workplace easy. Every class will give you takeaways, learning that can be applied directly, thus improving your performance at work.
• In addition, it will empower you and give you the confidence you need to make difficult managerial decisions.