Highlights
Tuition fee
1454 EUR / year
Free
Unknown
Tuition fee
1454 EUR / year
Free
Unknown
Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Linz, Austria
Campus location
Linz, Austria
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Can you use your creativity to find solutions to social issues? The one-year Master’s degree program Leading Innovative Organizations at the Johannes Kepler University Linz at the provides you with expertise to build and lead successful, innovative and sustainable organizations.

Overview

Why Leading Innovative Organizations degree at the Johannes Kepler University Linz Degree is Particularly Attractive

  • The LIO program is your professional competitive edge: The unique combination of subjects paves the way to pursue excellent leadership opportunities.
  • The program is unique in German-speaking Europe: Earn a Master's degree in just two semesters of full-time study (9 months of mandatory attendance). The program includes a pre-term period in the form of a summer school program (mainly via distance learning) and completing a Master's thesis during the post-term period.
  • Fit for the future: Taught by experienced research and teaching faculty, the program focuses on developing your professional expertise and methodological skills as well as teaching you to approach topics from different perspectives and implement real-world solutions.
  • Low student-to-faculty ratio: As part of a small cohort of just 40 students max, this high-quality program is interesting and challenging.
  • Unique learning experience: Modern educational methods and an international team of experts ensure a well-coordinated and stimulating learning experience. Students also hone their professional, analytical, social and intercultural skills.

Programme Structure

What You Will Learn in the Program

We provide you with professional expertise as well as managerial and scientific methodological skills in the areas of organization and leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship, digital economics, and data-driven management.

  • Leadership, Intercultural Management, Group Dynamics
  • Leadership, Innovation and Organization
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Digitization as a Technical, Social, and Economic Transformation
  • Digital Transformation
  • Scientific Methods
  • Business Administration
  • Analytical Skills

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

EU/EEA citizens: Applications can be submitted one month prior to the regular start of the application period

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
100
OR
5
PTE Academic
80
IELTS
7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Linz, Austria

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
100
OR
5
PTE Academic
80
IELTS
7

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to be admitted to the Master's degree program, you must fulfill the following requirements.

  • If your first language is not English, you will be required to submit proof of C1 level of language proficiency in English.
  • A solid, base-knowledge educational background in Management
  • Pass the application procedure (available in English only)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    1454 EUR / year
    ≈ 1454 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    Free

Additional Details

€726.72 for third-country nationals

Living costs

Linz

Austria
864 - 1089 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Leading Innovative Organizations.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1300 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2027
Ernst Mach Grant for studying at an Austrian University of Applied Sciences

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility in Austria

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Sep 2027
Global Access Scholarships

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Institute of Customer Management
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1300 EUR
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Ernst Mach Grant - ASEA-UNINET
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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