Program structure The Master of Arts in International Management program is designed to help working professionals from diverse backgrounds enter into higher levels of leadership within business at the intermediate and strategic levels. For students with non-business backgrounds, the MAIM helps bridge the gap between previous studies and disciplines and the business environment. For students with previous business education and backgrounds, the program is designed to develop strategic business perspectives and skills in a variety of business disciplines. Upon graduation, students have the tools to address complex environmental and personnel influences to retain a competitive advantage in an austere international business world. Term 1: August – November | 1 week at LCC This term introduces students to core elements of strategic management theory, business culture and marketing processes, human resources and talent management. During Term 1, students gain critical foundational experience in the following areas: Understanding global influences on business culture and marketing processes; Effectively leveraging human capital in an organization; Strategic management and development of sound management practices. Term 2: January – April | 1 week at LCC This term continues developing strategic leadership principles with increased concentration on ethical leadership, organizational structure, and financial literacy. During Term 2, students develop skills in: Ethical leadership practices and behaviors when developing business strategies; Developing responsive organizational structures while facilitating change; Financial literacy for organizational sustainability and competitive advantage. Term 3: April – July | No sessions on campus This term begins the study into special topics such as NGO Leadership, business creativity and innovation. During Term 3, students will: Gain an important foundation in topics NGO Leadership, Business and Environmental Sustainability, Philanthropy; Develop skills for creativity and innovation at the strategic level for organizational sustainability and competitive advantage. Term 4: August – November | No sessions on campus This term continues concepts begun in Term 3, and begins the student independent scholarship journey to increase understanding and implement sound business research practices. In Term 4, students will: Complete a project from Part I of NGO Leadership, Sustainability, Philanthropy; Perform data analysis that is important to managers in Data Driven Decision Making; Study and practice methods of research to prepare for the thesis projects. Term 5: January – April | No sessions on campus This term begins the independent scholarship for students. Working with their advisor, students begin working on their individual business research topics and thesis, synthesizing business principles, seminal and current literature into a coherent work. In Term 5, students will: Develop a business research topic; Coordinate with their advisor to construct the research literature review and methodology; Submit required documents for approval prior to conducting research. Term 6 & Thesis Defense: April – August | 1 week at LCC This term brings the independent business research to a conclusion with completion of the thesis and public defense. In Term 6 and Thesis Defense, students will: Collect data and develop conclusions for their independent business research; Coordinate with their advisors to complete their thesis; Defend their independent scholarly work in a public defense.

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Admission Requirements To apply you need: Bachelor's degree - official transcripts and copy of diploma from an accredited university. Subject knowledge -work experience or undergraduate courses in one of the following areas: Economics, Statistics, Calculus, Management, or Marketing. Two letters of recommendation - recommendations must come from people familiar with the applicant’s character, academic and professional background. Preferably, at least one of the recommendations should come from a university the applicant graduated from. English language certificate - please see details in the chart on the right. Motivational letter - statement of purpose indicating why this program is appropriate for your academic interests and professional goals. ENGLISH CERTIFICATE MIN. SCORE TOEFL® iBT 100 IELTS ACADEMIC 7.0 ALTERNATIVES: If you don’t have the above-mentioned certificates, we can also consider CPE, CAE and PTE. You don’t need a certificate if: You are an LCC alumni; You are a citizen of Great Britain, Ireland, Australia, Canada, the U.S. or New Zealand; You attended a university for at least two years in any of the above-mentioned countries.