Prof. (FH) Dr. Tamás Csermely, MSc
Director of Studies of Graduate Programs; Member of the Counciltamas.csermely@lbs.ac.at
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The Online MBA at Lauder Business School in Vienna, Austria, is a rigorous, career-focused program grounded in American academic standards and designed for professionals ready to lead. Flexible online learning combines with international credibility, equipping you with the strategic skills to drive lasting success across industries and organizations of all sizes. No GMAT or admissions test required.
Admission start: Flexible, every 1st of the month
Start date: Anytime
Full-time / Self-paced
Program
About the Program
At Lauder Business School, you don’t just study business; you gain direct access to it. Our outstanding global networks and deep-rooted connections to leaders across the international business world open doors that most programs simply cannot. You will engage with a powerful ecosystem of executives, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers, positioning yourself at the center of real-world opportunity from day one.
The Online MBA at LBS is not only designed to fit into your life-it’s designed to elevate it. This is a bold, high-impact program built for professionals who refuse to stand still. It combines the rigor of American academic standards with the intellectual depth of a European institutional framework, equipping you with the strategic vision, leadership edge, and decisive mindset required to lead in a fast-moving global economy. No GMAT. No unnecessary barriers and delivered 100% online. Just talent, ambition, and the drive to move forward.
LBS is accredited by AQ Austria, the European Union’s national quality assurance authority, and our programs are fully accredited by ACBSP (USA). The Online MBA is currently being integrated into this accreditation scope, ensuring that every student enrolling now is secured within a fully ACBSP-accredited MBA.
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A degree in Business Administration opens a vast array of career opportunities and develops broad foundational skills, such as analytic skills, critical thinking, communications, negotiations, coordination and decision-making.
In accordance with § 2 (2) University of Applied Sciences Act (Fachhochschulgesetz) as amended, the tuition fee for EU nationals (including those of Switzerland and EEA countries) is €363.36/semester, and €2,100 /semester for non-EU nationals.
Quick Facts
The Program at a Glance
Full Time, Online
4 Semesters
120 ECTS
Master of BA
Language: English
Full Time, Online
Language: English
4 Semesters
120 ECTS
Master of BA
Strategic Leadership & Management
Leadership is learned by doing. Case studies and industry coursework build the strategic communication and leadership capabilities to manage teams and lead through change.
Executive Mindset & Innovation
Develop the creative thinking, innovative mindset, and problem-solving skills that drive bold business decisions and real-world impact.
Finance &
Business Analytics
Build a strong foundation in financial management, accounting, and data-driven decision-making to support performance across international organizations.
Compliance & Organizations
Understand the legal, regulatory, and organizational frameworks shaping sustainable business decisions in global and European markets.
Future-Facing Specializations
Specialize in cutting-edge fields: choose between International & Digital Marketing or Green & Sustainable Business Management.
Industry-Driven Certifications
Gain access to elite certifications like Bloomberg, SAP, SAS, SAS, IPMA, SAP, Process Analyst, and Process Management, the tools serious professionals use to dominate their fields.
Strategic Leadership & Management
Leadership is learned by doing. Case studies and industry coursework build the strategic communication and leadership capabilities to manage teams and lead through change.
Finance &
Business Analytics
Build a strong foundation in financial management, accounting, and data-driven decision-making to support performance across international organizations.
Future-Facing Specializations
Specialize in cutting-edge fields: choose between International & Digital Marketing or Green & Sustainable Business Management.
Executive Mindset & Innovation
Develop the creative thinking, innovative mindset, and problem-solving skills that drive bold business decisions and real-world impact.
Compliance & Organizations
Understand the legal, regulatory, and organizational frameworks shaping sustainable business decisions in global and European markets.
Industry-Driven Certifications
Gain access to elite certifications like Bloomberg, SAP, SAS, SAS, IPMA, SAP, Process Analyst, and Process Management, the tools serious professionals use to dominate their fields.
Learning business from
those living it
Finance is increasingly a technical discipline, and this four-semester Master of Arts programme takes that seriously. From the first semester, students work with real portfolio data alongside the theory. Corporate finance, banking, valuation, regulation, and data science form a coherent whole, rounded out by a student consultancy project that brings the curriculum into contact with live business challenges. Faculty are practitioners who bring current industry experience into the classroom, not just academic theory. Professional experience and previous master-level coursework may be recognised, allowing you to complete the programme more efficiently, so what you have already built counts toward what comes next.
It's about Network-
LBS Fireplace Talks
It's about Network-
LBS Fireplace Talks
Fireplace Talks are not lectures - they are direct access to the minds shaping today’s business Leaders. We bring top executives, CEOs, and industry leaders and Entrepreneurs into the room, creating an unfiltered space for bold, candid conversations on leadership, innovation, and the realities of high-stakes decision-making.
These sessions go beyond theory. Students engage face-to-face with those at the top, gaining rare insight into real-world challenges, breakthrough moments, and the paths that define exceptional careers. Every discussion is an opportunity to question, challenge, and learn from experience at the highest level.
Fireplace Talks are not lectures - they are direct access to the minds shaping today’s business Leaders. We bring top executives, CEOs, and industry leaders and Entrepreneurs into the room, creating an unfiltered space for bold, candid conversations on leadership, innovation, and the realities of high-stakes decision-making.
These sessions go beyond theory. Students engage face-to-face with those at the top, gaining rare insight into real-world challenges, breakthrough moments, and the paths that define exceptional careers. Every discussion is an opportunity to question, challenge, and learn from experience at the highest level.
Fireplace Talks are not lectures - they are direct access to the minds shaping today’s business Leaders. We bring top executives, CEOs, and industry leaders and Entrepreneurs into the room, creating an unfiltered space for bold, candid conversations on leadership, innovation, and the realities of high-stakes decision-making.
These sessions go beyond theory. Students engage face-to-face with those at the top, gaining rare insight into real-world challenges, breakthrough moments, and the paths that define exceptional careers. Every discussion is an opportunity to question, challenge, and learn from experience at the highest level.
40+
talks held
30+
Guest Speakers
Free
for LBS MBA/EMBA
Your Benefits
1
Inside Access to the C-Suite
Future executives know that visibility is not optional.Take the stage in on-campus or global online panels and make your voice heard among peers, faculty, and senior industry leaders. Every appearance is an opportunity to sharpen your leadership presence, contribute to high-level debate, and grow a professional network that extends well beyond the programme.
2
Beyond the Classroom: Elite Events
Future executives know the real conversations happen beyond the classroom. Elite banquets, insider company visits, and curated executive events place you in the rooms that matter, alongside the people shaping industries. These are not extras, they are where relationships are built and careers are accelerated.
3
Fast-Track Your Second US Degree
In the executive world, credentials signal ambition. The right ones accelerate it. With just one additional year, you can fast-track a second US degree, expanding your academic profile and sharpening your competitive edge on a global stage. It is a strategic investment that compounds the value of everything you have already built.
4
Real Practitioners, Real Access
Learn from a faculty where 90%+ are active industry leaders, bringing practical insight from real business environments and opening doors into their professional networks. Get direct, monthly access to your lecturers: no gatekeeping, just real guidance.
5
Your Voice, Your Stage
Every C-level executive knows that communication is as powerful as strategy. Take the stage in on-campus panels and global online forums, make your voice heard among ambitious peers and industry leaders, and stand out. Every appearance builds the executive presence that sets future leaders apart and grows a professional network that extends well beyond the programme.
6
Build Your Network, One Connection at a Time
The best executives know their network is one of the most powerful career assets they will ever build. Monthly online sessions connect you with driven peers from across industries, while direct Q&A access to faculty who are active industry leaders means every conversation has the potential to open doors that matter.
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Guided by Global
Professionals.
Prof. (FH) Mag. Dr. Donald Baillie
Member of the Council, Professor of Business Analytics & Statistics and of Quantitative Business Analysisdonald.baillie@lbs.ac.at
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Dr. Josef Baumüller, MSc
Professor of ESG Reporting Sustainable Financejosef.baumueller@lbs.ac.at
Zvia Dem
Academic Coordinatorzvia.dem@lbs.ac.at+43 1 369 18 18 764
Univ.- Doz. Mag. Dr. Claus Ebster, MSc, MBA
Professor of Makreting and Business Researchclaus.ebster@lbs.ac.at
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Prof. (FH) Dr. Karl Knezourek, MBA
Member of the Council; Professor of Financial and Managerial Accounting
Jeannine Madeleine Oelschuster, BA MA
Professor of HR Management in PracticeJeannine.oelschuster@lbs.ac.at
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Prof. (FH) Dr. Hanno Pöschl, MSc, MBA
Professor of Business Strategy & Competitivenesshanno.poeschl@lbs.ac.at
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Prof. (FH) Dr. Alexander Rabas, MSc.
Professor of Master Thesis Proposalalexander.rabas@lbs.ac.at
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Prof. (FH) Dr. Christian Reiner
Professor of Sustainability & the Global Economychristian.reiner@lbs.ac.at
Ing. Andreas Schachenhuber, MA
Professor Of Strategic Marketingandreas.schachenhuber@lbs.at
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Prof. (FH) Dr. Mag. Christin Vallinkoski, MA
Professor of Master Thesis Proposalchristin.vallinkoski@lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Gordon Van der Veen, MA, PGDBA
Professor of Management Consultinggordon.vanderveen@lbs.ac.at
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Becks Vogels, Ph.D.
Professor of International & Diversity Marketing becks.vogels@lbs.ac.at
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Bettina Wittmann, BA
Professor of Digital& Social Media Marketing and of Data-Driven Marketing Analysis bettina.wittmann@lbs.ac.at
Learn moreProf. (FH) Dr. Tamás Csermely, MSc
Director of Studies of Graduate Programs; Member of the Counciltamas.csermely@lbs.ac.at
Learn MoreProf. (FH) Mag. Dr. Donald Baillie
Member of the Council, Professor of Business Analytics & Statistics and of Quantitative Business Analysisdonald.baillie@lbs.ac.at
Learn moreDr. Josef Baumüller, MSc
Professor of ESG Reporting Sustainable Financejosef.baumueller@lbs.ac.at
Zvia Dem
Academic Coordinatorzvia.dem@lbs.ac.at+43 1 369 18 18 764
Univ.- Doz. Mag. Dr. Claus Ebster, MSc, MBA
Professor of Makreting and Business Researchclaus.ebster@lbs.ac.at
Learn moreProf. (FH) Dr. Karl Knezourek, MBA
Member of the Council; Professor of Financial and Managerial Accounting
Jeannine Madeleine Oelschuster, BA MA
Professor of HR Management in PracticeJeannine.oelschuster@lbs.ac.at
Learn moreProf. (FH) Dr. Hanno Pöschl, MSc, MBA
Professor of Business Strategy & Competitivenesshanno.poeschl@lbs.ac.at
Learn moreProf. (FH) Dr. Alexander Rabas, MSc.
Professor of Master Thesis Proposalalexander.rabas@lbs.ac.at
Learn moreProf. (FH) Dr. Christian Reiner
Professor of Sustainability & the Global Economychristian.reiner@lbs.ac.at
Ing. Andreas Schachenhuber, MA
Professor Of Strategic Marketingandreas.schachenhuber@lbs.at
Learn moreProf. (FH) Dr. Mag. Christin Vallinkoski, MA
Professor of Master Thesis Proposalchristin.vallinkoski@lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Gordon Van der Veen, MA, PGDBA
Professor of Management Consultinggordon.vanderveen@lbs.ac.at
Learn moreBecks Vogels, Ph.D.
Professor of International & Diversity Marketing becks.vogels@lbs.ac.at
Learn moreBettina Wittmann, BA
Professor of Digital& Social Media Marketing and of Data-Driven Marketing Analysis bettina.wittmann@lbs.ac.at
Learn moreProf. (FH) Dr. Tamás Csermely, MSc
Director of Studies of Graduate Programs; Member of the Counciltamas.csermely@lbs.ac.at
Learn MoreProf. (FH) Mag. Dr. Donald Baillie
Member of the Council, Professor of Business Analytics & Statistics and of Quantitative Business Analysisdonald.baillie@lbs.ac.at
Learn moreDr. Josef Baumüller, MSc
Professor of ESG Reporting Sustainable Financejosef.baumueller@lbs.ac.at
Zvia Dem
Academic Coordinatorzvia.dem@lbs.ac.at+43 1 369 18 18 764
Univ.- Doz. Mag. Dr. Claus Ebster, MSc, MBA
Professor of Makreting and Business Researchclaus.ebster@lbs.ac.at
Learn moreProf. (FH) Dr. Karl Knezourek, MBA
Member of the Council; Professor of Financial and Managerial Accounting
Jeannine Madeleine Oelschuster, BA MA
Professor of HR Management in PracticeJeannine.oelschuster@lbs.ac.at
Learn moreProf. (FH) Dr. Hanno Pöschl, MSc, MBA
Professor of Business Strategy & Competitivenesshanno.poeschl@lbs.ac.at
Learn moreProf. (FH) Dr. Alexander Rabas, MSc.
Professor of Master Thesis Proposalalexander.rabas@lbs.ac.at
Learn moreProf. (FH) Dr. Christian Reiner
Professor of Sustainability & the Global Economychristian.reiner@lbs.ac.at
Ing. Andreas Schachenhuber, MA
Professor Of Strategic Marketingandreas.schachenhuber@lbs.at
Learn moreProf. (FH) Dr. Mag. Christin Vallinkoski, MA
Professor of Master Thesis Proposalchristin.vallinkoski@lbs.ac.at
Prof. (FH) Gordon Van der Veen, MA, PGDBA
Professor of Management Consultinggordon.vanderveen@lbs.ac.at
Learn moreBecks Vogels, Ph.D.
Professor of International & Diversity Marketing becks.vogels@lbs.ac.at
Learn moreBettina Wittmann, BA
Professor of Digital& Social Media Marketing and of Data-Driven Marketing Analysis bettina.wittmann@lbs.ac.at
Learn moreWhere your Degree can take you
Our online MBA program provides access to executive positions in globally oriented companies.
CEOCOOCFOCPOCIOHead of Supply ChainHead of HRHead of MarketingHead of SalesHead of Business DevelopmentHead of Analytics
CEOCOOCFOCPOCIOHead of Supply ChainHead of HRHead of MarketingHead of SalesHead of Business DevelopmentHead of Analytics
CEOCOOCFOCPOCIOHead of Supply ChainHead of HRHead of MarketingHead of SalesHead of Business DevelopmentHead of Analytics
Top employers after graduation
Our online MBA graduates work at leading global companies across consulting, tech, finance, and industry.
MicrosoftMetaeBayEYgroupGoogleAccentureDeloitteFacebookApple
MicrosoftMetaeBayEYgroupGoogleAccentureDeloitteFacebookApple
MicrosoftMetaeBayEYgroupGoogleAccentureDeloitteFacebookApple
Meet Ilia: Antitrust Litigation Consultant @Coherent Economics, Chicago
A 2018 graduate of International Business Administration (Finance concentration) at LBS, Ilia went on to complete a PhD in Economics at the University of Florida — where he also taught — and now works as an Antitrust Litigation Consultant at Coherent Economics in Chicago.
LBS's international classroom and broad curriculum helped me discover my passion for economics and develop strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. That foundation led me to complete a PhD in Economics and ultimately pursue a career as an Antitrust Litigation Consultant in the U.S. What made LBS truly special were the people: the diverse student community and dedicated professors who played a key role in shaping my academic path and professional growth.
Ilia Kapelevich, Ph.D. , LBS IBA Graduate 2018
Meet Ilia: Antitrust Litigation Consultant @Coherent Economics, Chicago
A 2018 graduate of International Business Administration (Finance concentration) at LBS, Ilia went on to complete a PhD in Economics at the University of Florida — where he also taught — and now works as an Antitrust Litigation Consultant at Coherent Economics in Chicago.
LBS's international classroom and broad curriculum helped me discover my passion for economics and develop strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. That foundation led me to complete a PhD in Economics and ultimately pursue a career as an Antitrust Litigation Consultant in the U.S. What made LBS truly special were the people: the diverse student community and dedicated professors who played a key role in shaping my academic path and professional growth.
Ilia Kapelevich, Ph.D. , LBS IBA Graduate 2018
Meet Ilia: Antitrust Litigation Consultant @Coherent Economics, Chicago
A 2018 graduate of International Business Administration (Finance concentration) at LBS, Ilia went on to complete a PhD in Economics at the University of Florida — where he also taught — and now works as an Antitrust Litigation Consultant at Coherent Economics in Chicago.
LBS's international classroom and broad curriculum helped me discover my passion for economics and develop strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. That foundation led me to complete a PhD in Economics and ultimately pursue a career as an Antitrust Litigation Consultant in the U.S. What made LBS truly special were the people: the diverse student community and dedicated professors who played a key role in shaping my academic path and professional growth.
Ilia Kapelevich, Ph.D. , LBS IBA Graduate 2018
Admission & Fees
Flexible payments
Secure your entire study program with a single payment of €9,600. You can also opt for an annual payment plan at €4,900/ academic year (two years) or choose to pay per semester: €2,500/ semester (four semesters).
Accreditations
LBS is accredited by AQ Austria (EU) and holds full ACBSP (USA) program accreditation. The Online MBA is being integrated into that scope, ensuring all enrolling students are grandfathered into an ACBSP-accredited program.
Admission
A Bachelor's (min. 180 ECTS) plus two years' experience, or a Master's degree, and C1 English.
Experience Lauder Business School
MBA Program
Download the LBS Online MBA brochure for a full overview of the curriculum, program structure, and everything you need to know before applying.
MBA Program
Download the LBS Online MBA brochure for a full overview of the curriculum, program structure, and everything you need to know before applying.
MBA Program
Download the LBS Online MBA brochure for a full overview of the curriculum, program structure, and everything you need to know before applying.
Contact us
Want to learn more about our online MBA? Our MBA Advisors are ready to answer your questions and support you every step of the way. Phone: +43 1 369 1818 Email: consulting.mba@lbs.ac.at
Contact us
Want to learn more about our online MBA? Our MBA Advisors are ready to answer your questions and support you every step of the way. Phone: +43 1 369 1818 Email: consulting.mba@lbs.ac.at
Contact us
Want to learn more about our online MBA? Our MBA Advisors are ready to answer your questions and support you every step of the way. Phone: +43 1 369 1818 Email: consulting.mba@lbs.ac.at
Apply today
Take the next step and apply online today! No GMAT or admissions test required. Our streamlined application process is designed to get you started quickly.
Apply today
Take the next step and apply online today! No GMAT or admissions test required. Our streamlined application process is designed to get you started quickly.
Apply today
Take the next step and apply online today! No GMAT or admissions test required. Our streamlined application process is designed to get you started quickly.
Questions & Answers
Q1
What makes the LBS Online MBA different from other online programs?
The LBS Online MBA combines American educational standards with European accreditation, offering a fully flexible, self-paced program with no GMAT required. Over 90% of content is delivered through high-quality videos and tutorials, complemented by monthly lecturer consultations and Online Coffee Corner sessions that keep you genuinely connected to peers and faculty.
Q2
Is the LBS Online MBA internationally recognized and accredited?
Q3
How flexible is the program for working professionals?
Q4
What practical skills and certifications will I gain?
Q5
What support is available to students throughout the program?
Questions & Answers
Q1
What makes the LBS Online MBA different from other online programs?
The LBS Online MBA combines American educational standards with European accreditation, offering a fully flexible, self-paced program with no GMAT required. Over 90% of content is delivered through high-quality videos and tutorials, complemented by monthly lecturer consultations and Online Coffee Corner sessions that keep you genuinely connected to peers and faculty.
Q2
Is the LBS Online MBA internationally recognized and accredited?
Q3
How flexible is the program for working professionals?
Q4
What practical skills and certifications will I gain?
Q5
What support is available to students throughout the program?
Questions & Answers
Q1
What makes the LBS Online MBA different from other online programs?
The LBS Online MBA combines American educational standards with European accreditation, offering a fully flexible, self-paced program with no GMAT required. Over 90% of content is delivered through high-quality videos and tutorials, complemented by monthly lecturer consultations and Online Coffee Corner sessions that keep you genuinely connected to peers and faculty.
Q2
Is the LBS Online MBA internationally recognized and accredited?
Q3
How flexible is the program for working professionals?
Q4
What practical skills and certifications will I gain?
Q5
What support is available to students throughout the program?
