Lauder Institute

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Lauder Institute

The Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies
Type	Private
Established	1983
Parent institution	University of Pennsylvania
Director	Martine Haas
Location	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

The Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies (The Lauder Institute) offers a joint degree program at the University of Pennsylvania, combining an MA in international studies from the School of Arts and Sciences with a MBA from The Wharton School or JD from the Law School.

In the program, students pursue one of six programs of concentration focused on five regional areas: Africa, East and Southeast Asia, Europe, Latin America, or South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, or the Global Program. Within the regional programs of concentration over a 24-month period, students work to attain superior language proficiency in one of 11 languages: Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish.

Each year 60–70 students from around the world join the Lauder Program in May starting in Philadelphia before departing on a 5-week summer immersion to their respective regions of study. Students return to campus in August to join the MBA or JD program and then graduate with their class two years later. In the most recent incoming class, 36% of the class were US Citizens and 44% were international or dual citizens.^[1]

History

The Lauder Institute was founded in 1983 by Leonard A. Lauder and Ronald S. Lauder in memory of their father, Joseph Lauder. Leonard A. Lauder was awarded the Foreign Language Advocacy Award in 1990 by the Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages in recognition of Mr. Lauder's support for the requirement that MBA students in the Institute attain superior levels of linguistic proficiency and engage in immersion experiences to attain cultural proficiency.^[2]

The Wharton Lauder MBA/MA Program

The Wharton Lauder MBA/MA program is a prestigious dual-degree offering that uniquely combines the robust business education of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with an intensive study of international studies from the School of Arts and Sciences. Aimed at developing global leaders, the program equips students with the critical business acumen, deep knowledge of international affairs, and advanced language skills necessary for navigating the complexities of global markets.

Students enrolled in this rigorous program undertake a curriculum that includes core MBA courses, specialized international studies coursework, and advanced language training. The experience is further enriched by immersive international trips, designed to provide firsthand exposure to global business practices and cultures. Additionally, the program culminates in a Global Knowledge Lab project, allowing students to apply their learning in a real-world, international business challenge.

The admissions process for the Wharton Lauder MBA program is notably competitive, seeking candidates who demonstrate not only academic excellence and professional achievements but also a profound commitment to global leadership and cross-cultural understanding. Prospective students must submit a comprehensive application that includes GMAT or GRE scores, TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test scores (if applicable), academic transcripts, professional recommendations, essays, and a detailed account of their international experience. Furthermore, applicants are required to display proficiency in at least one language other than English and participate in a rigorous interview process, which assesses their commitment to the program's values and objectives. Successful candidates are those who exemplify the unique blend of leadership potential, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for global engagement that the program aims to foster.

References

External links

• Official website

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