Master of Science in International Management
The M.S. in International Management (MSIM) is a 12-month program that was designed in partnership with future employers for the purpose of developing responsible, collaborative, and innovative global leaders of companies and organizations. The learning experiences throughout the MSIM program are grounded in the advancement of knowledge, mindsets, and skills that are required for students to become leaders who make respectable decisions for their organizations, stakeholders, and humanity. This cross cultural and intergenerational program will give you the opportunity to collaborate directly with people from multiple backgrounds and apply systemic thinking to business and organizational solutions. You will experience transforming goals into well-designed solutions through practical projects and strategies. Each of the courses and workshops in the program is a facet of a complete perspective that will help you to be an effective agent of innovation.
MSIM students may choose from three concentrations that will focus their study on an important contemporary topic: Responsible Management and Climate Action, Digital Transformation, or Leadership in Sustainable Food Systems:
Responsible Management and Climate Change
The Concentration in Responsible Management and Climate Action in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) prepares students to work with organizations worldwide that are engaged in dealing with the realities of addressing climate change. Students will work on an applied project/internship mandated by a team at a UN agency that includes working between Lugano and Geneva for a period of approximately 6 weeks. This experience of working on multi-disciplinary and experienced teams will allow you to approach complex climate issues from a business perspective. This is invaluable in today’s global environment.
Digital Transformation
The Concentration in Digital Transformation in partnership with one of the top four consulting firms in the world and working for 6 weeks with the Lugano Living Lab prepares students to thrive in an ecosystem of innovation. Students will gain the knowledge, skills and competencies to work in the digital transformation space through a hands-on working experience in Digital Marketing, Big Data Analysis or Artificial Intelligence. Discover the complex world of digital transformation and correct the trajectory of business in line with principles of sustainability and responsible leadership.
Leadership in Sustainable Food Systems
The Concentration in Leadership in Sustainable Food Systems in partnership with the Future Food Institute (FFI) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) provides both a practical and theoretical preparation for change-makers, climate shapers and future leaders in the food innovation ecosystem. The program is designed as an applied-learning pathway, including live classroom seminars, online course work and a hands-on, dynamic, experiential learning opportunity. It offers a series of masterclasses, a four-week dynamic bootcamp, open conversations, company visits, hackathons and other valuable experiences to provide cutting-edge practice.
Program of Study (45 Credits)
Core Courses
| MGT 500 | Leadership Development through Action Learning | 3 |
| MGT 510 | International Management | 2 |
| MGT 511 | Digital Transformation Strategies | 2 |
| MGT 525 | Innovation and Project Management | 4 |
| MGT 530 | Challenges in the New Global Marketplace | 3 |
| MGT 531 | Global Issues and Responsible Leadership | 3 |
| MGT 535 | International Business Economics | 2 |
| MGT 538 | Reporting with Purpose | 2 |
| MGT 545 | Managerial Finance | 2 |
| MGT 550 | Innovation and Design Thinking | 3 |
| MGT 554 | Organization Evolution and Design | 2 |
| MGT 562 | Responsible Sales Strategies | 1 |
| MGT 604 | Capstone Learning ePortfolio | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 32 |
Climate Action Concentration
| MGT 563 | Responsible Management and Climate Action | 9 |
| MGT 602 | Practical Experience-Climate Action | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Leadership for Sustainable Food Systems Concentration
| MGT 564 | Digital Transformation Practices | 9 |
| MGT 605 | Practical Experience-Sustainable Food Systems | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Digital Transformation Concentration
| MGT 564 | Digital Transformation Practices | 9 |
| MGT 603 | Practical Experience-Digital Transformation | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |