Master's Degree in Leadership and Innovation in Organizations (LIO)

Masterstudium Leadership and Innovation in Organizations

Johannes Kepler Universität Linz · Linz · Austria

A 2-semester master's programme, taught in English, in Linz.

Price€726.72/ semester · year not stated · non-EU Year not statedConfirm with the source
Next dateApply by · EU/EEA citizens
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires C1 level
Duration2 semesters⁠

✓ 4 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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What you will study

49 modules published

What are all the subjects?

All 49 modules

BC1: Foundations of Management · 1 module · all course · 6 ECTS
ModuleECTS
6

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

BC2: Induction: Team Development · 1 module · all course · 4 ECTS
ModuleECTS
4

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

BC3: Foundations of Management Science · 1 module · all course · 6 ECTS
ModuleECTS
6

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Boot Camp · 3 modules · all module group · 16 ECTS
ModuleECTS
4
6
6

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Capacity Building · 6 modules · all module group · 35 ECTS
ModuleECTS
5
6
6
6
6
6

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Capacity Integration · 6 modules · all module group · 35 ECTS
ModuleECTS
5
6
6
6
6
6

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CB1: Responsible Leadership and Change Management · 2 modules · all course · 6 ECTS
ModuleECTS
3
3

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CB2: Innovation Management · 2 modules · all course · 6 ECTS
ModuleECTS
3
3

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CB3: Entrepreneurship and New Business Venturing · 2 modules · all course · 6 ECTS
ModuleECTS
3
3

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CB4: Digital Transformation and Platform Economy · 2 modules · all course · 6 ECTS
ModuleECTS
3
3

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CI1: Organizing Responsible Innovation and Transformation · 2 modules · all course · 6 ECTS
ModuleECTS
3
3

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CI2: Financial and Strategic Market Analysis · 2 modules · all course · 6 ECTS
ModuleECTS
3
3

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

CI3: Entrepreneurship and Business Modeling · 2 modules · all course · 6 ECTS
ModuleECTS
3
3

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

CI4: Research Skills III: AI & Evidence-Based Management Research · 2 modules · all course · 6 ECTS
ModuleECTS
3
3

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

Mandatory Modules · 3 modules · all module group · 86 ECTS
ModuleECTS
16
35
35

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Modules · 4 modules · all module group · credits for 3 of 4
ModuleECTS
12
22
86
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MS: Leadership Skills and Entrepreneurial Skills · 2 modules · all course · 6 ECTS
ModuleECTS
3
3

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

MS: Social Skills and Analytical Skills · 2 modules · all course · 6 ECTS
ModuleECTS
3
3

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

RS: Research Skills I · 2 modules · all course · 5 ECTS
ModuleECTS
1
4

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

RS: Research Skills II · 2 modules · all course · 5 ECTS
ModuleECTS
1
4

Source: kusss.jku.at, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelMaster · EQF 7, ISCED 7⁠
QualificationMaster of Science · Abbr: MSc⁠
Credits120 ECTS⁠
Study modeFull time⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
CampusLinz⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More research methods than 3 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeMaster's Degree in Leadership and Innovation in Organizations (LIO) Johannes Kepler Universität Linz41
International Business and Economic Diplomacy IMC Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Krems34
MSc in Management MODUL Vienna17
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

Less business and management than usual

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Specialist subjects
51% here
9% typical

Less here than typical

Business and management
27% here
45% typical
Thesis
7% here
17% typical
Data and computing
1% here
7% typical
Society, ethics and law
3% here
8% typical

About the same as typical: research methods, projects and labs, internship.

Where you'll study

Studying in Linz

What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 211,944 in 2024
Distance to the centre≈ 4.2 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingHelp finding a room, no rooms of its ownInferred
FacilitiesGym (JKU Auhof Campus)⁠, Library (JKU Auhof Campus)⁠, Sports fields (JKU Auhof Campus)Inferred, Library (JKU MED Campus)⁠, LaboratoriesInferred
FoodCafeteria (JKU Auhof Campus)Inferred, Cafeteria (JKU MED Campus)Inferred, Canteen (JKU Auhof Campus)⁠
SupportCareer service (JKU Auhof Campus)⁠, Student union (JKU Auhof Campus)⁠, CounsellingInferred, Disability supportInferred, Health serviceInferred, Student clubs⁠

The rest of what we hold on Johannes Kepler Universität Linz is on its page.

What it costs

€726.72 / semester

What changes the price?

3 things that move it

Grant

IRIS FISCHLMAYR Scholarship

Grant

Study Grants

Grant

Borealis-MORE-Scholarship

Every fee and condition published
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
Student unionAll applicants2026/27€26.20 / semester
How to start

Apply by 31 Mar 2027

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?
Next upApplication deadline · EU/EEA citizensAdd to calendarReminds you 14 days beforeUnder 14 days left: the reminder fires right awayThis date has passed
Every date (1 date)
Mar 2027
  • Application deadline · EU/EEA citizens
Is my language good enough?
English requirementC1 CEFR minimum
What do they ask for?
Prior educationUnknown
How to applyUnknown
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

3 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, Austria

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeMaster's Degree in Leadership and Innovation in Organizations (LIO) Johannes Kepler Universität LinzSimilarInternational Management & Leadership LBSSimilarOnline Executive MBA LBS
PriceNot published€2,100 / semester · 2026/27Not published
Duration2 semesters4 semesters4 semesters
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next date7 Jan 2027Not publishedNot published

0 of 6 publish a next date.

€9,600 total · year not stated · confirm with the source

61% business and management · 15% thesis

MasterThesisSpecialisationsEnglish
Rolling start

IMC Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Krems · KremsAustria

International Business and Economic Diplomacy

€6,900 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source

41% business and management · 16% thesis

MasterSemester abroadThesisEnglish

MODUL Vienna · ViennaAustria

MSc in Management

€8,000 / semester · 2026 · all nationalities

35% business and management · 18% society, ethics and law

MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglish
€7,000 / semester · 2026 · all nationalities

28% business and management · 22% society, ethics and law

MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglish
Where this comes from

Every fact has a source

Why trust this page?

63 facts from 4 official sources

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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Master's Degree in Leadership and Innovation in Organizations (LIO) is a master's programme in business and management at Johannes Kepler Universität Linz in Linz, Austria. It takes 2 semesters. It carries 120 ECTS credits. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 49 modules. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are business and management (27%), research methods (9%) and thesis (7%).

How much does Master's Degree in Leadership and Innovation in Organizations (LIO) cost?

€726.72 / semester · year not stated · non-EU. Year not stated: confirm with the source.

When is the next deadline or start?

7 Jan 2027 (Apply by · EU/EEA citizens).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires C1 level).

How long does it take?

2 semesters.

Where is it?

Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Linz, Austria.

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Everything we hold

All 13 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Admission · 1 with values
Language requirementCEFR from: C1 · Language: English⁠
Programme · 9 with values
CampusLinz⁠
QualificationMaster of Science · Abbr: MSc⁠
Credits120 ECTS⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration2 semesters⁠
Language of instructionEnglish⁠
LevelMaster · EQF 7, ISCED 7⁠
LocationLinz, Austria⁠
Study modeFull time⁠

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