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The Business School’s one-year Master's degree program.
Do you understand just how digitalization can influence and impact start-up companies? Are you ready to manage the digital transformation at firmly established companies, and/or develop new products and services? Perhaps you want to launch your own innovative start-up company, or harness your creativity in support of a more sustainable and fair organization?
Leading Innovative Organizations (LIO) is a unique one-year Master's degree program giving you unparalleled expertise to establish, lead, and manage a successful, innovative, and sustainable organization.
Designed as a graduate degree program for those who wish to complete a Master’s degree quickly and without sacrificing quality, the program is custom tailored to driven and ambitious students aiming to become an entrepreneur or enter the workforce.
The LIO Master’s degree program can help you pursue your dreams, visions, and goals, turning you into an accomplished entrepreneur, a skilled leader, or a highly qualified and skilled employee.
Key Facts
Degree
Master of Science (MSc)
Duration
2 semesters, one short virtual "Summer School", the Master's thesis
ECTS
120 Credits
Language
English (Level C1)
Location
JKU, Linz
Program
Full-time
Spots in the Program
40
Click here for detailed information about the application procedure.
The graduate degree program LIO consists of a pre-term "Summer School" session (remote learning), a 9-month on-site, in-person phase at the JKU (September - June), and successfully completing a Master's thesis between July and September. You decide how you would like to add the electives to your schedule.
ECTS CREDITS | |
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Pre-Term / Summer School | 16 |
Winter Semester / Capacity Building | 35 |
Summer Semester / Capacity Integration | 35 |
Post-Term / Master's Thesis | 22 |
Electives | 12 |
If you would like to learn more about the Master's degree program in Leading Innovative Organizations, we strongly recommend taking a look at the curriculum. In addition, we have summarized some of the program details separately for you.
We focus on a sound, holistic educational program in management and scientific methodology that includes deeper insight into the following subject areas:
Program Director Univ. Prof. Dr. Elke Schüßler and Sandra Suleiman, BSc., a student in the program, talk about the LIO program at the Johannes Kepler University:
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We provide you with research-driven, experience-based, practice-oriented and corresponding insight that enable you to become a knowledge-broker between current research and business practices, exploitation and exploration, growth and sustainability, as well as individuals, and groups.
As the graduate degree program Leading Innovative Organizations is primarily intended for driven, ambitious students aspiring to management positions and/or an entrepreneurial career in both the profit and non-profit sectors, we welcome applications from:
Whether at a start-up company or at large companies, you can use your expertise and acquired skills as:
On average, graduates in this field find a job immediately after completing the program. After 3 years on the job, their average monthly gross salary is € 3.625.
In order to be admitted to the LIO program, you must fulfill the following requirements.
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Here is a step-by-step guide to the admissions procedure beginning with entering your personal information to paying tuition fees! We have also summarized all of the important information about the admissions procedure for you.
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The GMAT® (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a standardized, internationally recognized examination. PLEASE NOTE: The GMAT requires preparation and registering for a certain test date. Spots are limited. There are fees to take the GMAT test. Click here, opens an external URL in a new window for information about preparing for the GMAT, registration procedures, content, and the schedule.
The examination fee in Austria is currently USD $250 (last update: April 2019). In addition, there may be fees to take preparation courses – there are different ways to prepare for the GMAT. Click here, opens an external URL in a new window for detailed information.
It is recommended to give yourself 6 months to prepare for the GMAT. Many graduates suggest a minimum study time of 8 weeks prior to taking the test providing you are already familiar with the content. Click here, opens an external URL in a new window for detailed information and to download an 8-week study plan.
No. As the degree program is very demanding and time-consuming, you need to be fully committed to studying full-time for a 12-month period. Students who already have a background in business administration and management may be able to work a few hours during the pre-term distance learning period.
We advise students who already have a full-time job in Austria to take an educational leave-of-absence in order to fully concentrate on their studies.
Other students, particularly those starting the Master’s degree program right after completing a Bachelor’s degree, must ensure they can adequately finance themselves for 12 months as working even part-time will not be feasible in addition to completing the LIO program due to the program’s highly condensed nature.
You do not have to quit your job in order to enroll full-time in the Master's degree program "Leading Innovative Organizations". In Austria, you can apply for an educational leave-of-absence for a maximum period of 12 months. You must speak with your employer about taking a leave-of-absence for educational purposes and submit an application to the Public Employment Service. Click here, opens an external URL in a new window for detailed information about the application procedure, possible variations and financial aid.
LIO aims to go far beyond simple "employability", meaning just getting a job: We do not create experts, but rather entrepreneurial-thinking managers and successful business leaders. We therefore move away from a purely functional level (the "How?"). The program focuses on principles and correlations (the "Why?"). You learn how to look at the multiple perspectives of innovation, leadership and organization, honing your skills to think outside of the box; the Master's degree program in Leading Innovative Organizations at the JKU focuses strongly on strategic issues.
Unlike an MBA program, an MSc program consists of a regular academic curriculum and is worth 120 ECTS credits. Also, the LIO graduate degree program focuses on specific subjects such as leadership, organization, entrepreneurship and the digital economy while also honing your general management skills. Students wishing to enroll in the LIO program are not required to show previous professional experience in leadership and management (which many MBA programs often require).
General regulations for tuition fees at public Austrian universities apply to the LIO program. Click here for detailed information.
LIO is a demanding and intensive degree program that will require your full attention during the two semesters. You will have to sacrifice the one or the other weekend during the program. You will, however, have some breaks in between as this is also didactically important.
From the online pre-registration procedure to paying tuition fees - click here, opens an external URL in a new window to learn more about everything you need to know to help you take your first step to enroll!
There are many student dormitories located in close proximity to the campus. Click here for an overview.
We can help students enrolled in the LIO program obtain housing at the International Student Centre "Julius Raab Heim", opens an external URL in a new window. You can move into the Raab Heim starting in July, or later. However, as room availability is limited, we ask that you to apply for housing as soon as possible.
Please note that unfortunately we cannot guarantee housing at the Julius Raab Heim as our quota of rooms is limited.
How do I apply for a room at the "Julius Raab Heim"?
Are you interested in the Master's degree program in Leading Innovative Organizations? Please make an appointment in advance for individual consultation:
Alina Morales
Hochschulfond Building, 2nd Floor, Rm. 215
+43 732 2468 4442
lio@jku.at
Christian Hölzlwimmer
Management Center, 2nd Floor, 211B
+43 732 2468 3073
lio@jku.at
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