ISM University of Management and Economics
MSc in Global Leadership and Strategy
Vilnius, Lithuania
Master degree
DURATION
3 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
The overall goal of the Global Leadership and Strategy programme is to provide students to gain exceptionally practical experience, knowledge, and skills necessary to become a strong executives. After completion, you will be ready to take up management positions in any industry – from medical to technology. No matter what your specialty or bachelor’s degree is, if you wish to become an executive it is for you!
Start your executive career faster! From the very first days, you will.
How it is special?
- Study tour and practice in Silicon Valley!
- Individual mentorship from C-level executives
- Global entrepreneurship project
- 1 on 1 mentoring sessions.
- 1 year + Master thesis/ Lectures on business days in evenings, 3x/week
The uniqueness of the programme
- Leadership skills applicable in any industry
- Global entrepreneurship project
- Individual coaching sessions
- Individual mentorship from top business leaders
- LPIT tax relief: Get back up to 20% of the tuition fee paid
- For employees of patron companies: 15% discount for studies
- A state-sponsored student loan: Loan on preferential terms - pay for studies only after graduation
- For ISM alumni: 30% discount for studies
- ISM Scholarship: up to 50% discount for studies
- Discount for foreigners who have spent a semester at ISM: 25% discount for studies
- State scholarship from the Educational Ecxhange Support Fund: Learn more about this scholarship on our website.
Semester 1
What Will I Learn?
- You will lay a solid foundation in global leadership, immerse themselves in the knowledge of themselves as leaders, and begin to implement personal change to transition from followers to leaders
- You will apply the acquired knowledge by learning to lead teams and creating a positive impact on organizations, developing strategic leadership competencies and creating digital transformations in organizations
- You will strengthen your skills in project management, working with stakeholders, and begin to take a holistic view of the impact of organizational value on society
Courses
- Embodied Leadership (GRAL013) (Elective course)
- People and organizations (GRAL011)
- Global Business Immersion (GRAL014) (Elective course)
- Global Leadership (GRAL001)
- Business Strategies for a Digital Age (GRAL017)
- International Project Management (GRAL005)
Semester 2
What Will I Learn?
- You will further strengthen your leadership skills in finding solutions to complex leadership challenges and will provide a solid foundation in financial management, strategic decision-making, and research experience in international business
- You will apply the acquired knowledge in developing a global business project, strengthening entrepreneurial, organizational, critical thinking and creativity skills
- You will end the semester by starting to think about the master’s thesis and updating their knowledge of research methodology
Courses
- Research Methods (GRAL010)
- Creating Shared Value (GRAL004)
- Strategic Finance Management (GRAL006)
- Leadership Skills Development (GRAL008)
- Entrepreneurship Project (GRAL009)
Semester 3
What Will I Learn?
With the help of experts and a master's thesis supervisor, you will integrate the knowledge and skills you have already acquired by conducting a scientific study and contributing its results to the knowledge base within your field of research
Courses
Master Thesis (GRAL012)
In What Areas Will I Gain Expertise After Completing This Programme?
- You will gain team leadership skills applicable to any industry
- You will develop your personal leadership
- You will be able to implement global strategies and organizational transformations
- You will gain knowledge of strategic finance and global project management
