Welcome information 2026
Welcome to Linnaeus University!
You have applied and been accepted to the master programme Leadership and Management in International Context at the Linnaeus University School of Business and Economics. You are about to join a truly international learning environment with fellow students from all over the world. It is going to be an exciting journey of co-created learning, reflection, personal development and, indeed, fun! And as we this year celebrate 30 years since the first graduation, you will as a future graduate be part of a global network of alumni with over 750 previous students from this very programme!
We are all looking forward to meeting you and with this short note we would like to give you some of information you need in when preparing for your studies with us.
Introduction and start of the program
The programme start will take place 2nd of September, 13.15-16.00. If you for some reason are unable to attend the program start, you must notify us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to terese.nilsson@lnu.se. There will be additional program and course sessions the first week on the 3rd of September, 13.15-17.00, and 4th of September, 10.15-12.00 and 13.15-15.00 where we expect all students to participate. The full schedule can be found on our study platform MyMoodle.
Practical information
The following link will provide you with useful practical information about registration, accommodation and similar issues that you need to tend to before you commence your studies: www.lnu.se/en/student/new-student/
Syllabi/Literature
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Course and programme syllabi
It is essential that you have the required literature for at least the first course when the programme starts. You need to start reading immediately when the studies begin. The easiest way is often to buy the literature from Amazon (or equivalent), or, if you are a resident of Sweden, from bokus.com or adlibris.com.
Here is the mandatory literature for the first course:
Alvesson, M., Blom, M. & Sveningsson, S. Reflexive Leadership: Organising in an
imperfect world. SAGE Publications. Latest edition.
Bennis, W. On Becoming A Leader. Arrow. Latest edition.
Brown, B. Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. Ebury Publishing. Latest edition.
Gardner, H. Leading Minds: An Anatomy of Leadership. Basic Books.
Latest edition.
Additional reading will be provided by the University.
More information
For more information please contact:
e-mail: ekonomihogskolan@lnu.se
telephone : +46 (0)772-28 80 00
Best Regards
Mikael Lundgren
Programme Director