Your Gateway to International Leadership
What is the Lauder Program?
We are a pioneering joint degree program for aspiring global business leaders. Lauder students earn a Wharton School MBA plus an MA in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania.* We combine a top-ranked business degree with intercultural leadership skills, interdisciplinary coursework, language studies, and research — providing a foundation for our graduates to excel in careers around the world throughout their professional lives.
2 Degrees in 2 Years*
11 Languages Offered
6 Programs of Concentration
2,200+ Worldwide Alumni
Careers in 60+ Countries
*Earn your MBA/MA in 2 years or a JD/MA joint degree in 3 years with the Penn Carey Law School.
Innovative Curriculum
Choose a Program of Concentration to focus your studies and grow your leadership skills. Benefit from Lauder’s intimacy as well as from the breadth and resources of Wharton.
Programs of Concentration
Regions available:
Interdisciplinary Courses
Learn about international politics, economics, history, culture, and more from world-class faculty and visiting experts.
Immersive International Education
Deepen your understanding of different countries and cultures.
Class of 2028 Profile
Enrollment: 71
Female: 38%
Average Age: 28
Countries Represented: 30+
Languages Spoken: 25+
Our students have a global mindset fostered through extended international immersions and exceptional opportunities for study, travel, and career development worldwide. Our close-knit community is supported by the dedicated resources of the Lauder Institute, MBA Career Services, and a highly engaged global alumni network.
Joint Admissions with Wharton MBA
Lauder has a joint application and admissions process with the Wharton MBA Program, which means students are admitted simultaneously. To apply to the Lauder Institute, applicants must submit either an MBA/MA application or a JD/MA application by the appropriate application deadline.
Our Application Process Includes:
Financial Aid & Fellowships
All Lauder students receive some kind of financial aid in the form of graduate school fellowships, awards, and other funding sources.
- Leonard Lauder Fellowship
- General Lauder Fellowships
- Jacobson Global Venture Awards
- Bendheim Loan Forgiveness Fund
