Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies
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| Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies | |
|---|---|
| Name | Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies |
| Established | 1983 |
| Parent | University of Pennsylvania |
| Director | Mauro F. Guillén |
| City | Philadelphia |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
| Website | https://lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/ |
Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies. It is a graduate institution within the University of Pennsylvania that administers a joint-degree program combining an MBA from the Wharton School or a JD from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School with a Master of Arts in International Studies from the School of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1983 through a transformative gift from Leonard Lauder and Ronald Lauder in honor of their father, Joseph H. Lauder, the institute is dedicated to educating leaders for the global business and legal landscapes. Its integrated curriculum emphasizes deep cultural, political, and economic knowledge alongside advanced management and legal training.
History and establishment
The institute was formally launched in 1983 following a major philanthropic commitment from Leonard Lauder, then president of Estée Lauder Companies, and his brother Ronald Lauder, a former United States Ambassador to Austria. Their founding vision was to create a unique educational model that would bridge the gap between professional management training and rigorous area studies. The establishment was closely supported by the leadership of the University of Pennsylvania, including then-president Sheldon Hackney. Initially partnering exclusively with the Wharton School, the program expanded its scope in 1994 to include a joint-degree track with the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, then known as the University of Pennsylvania Law School. This evolution reflected a growing recognition of the need for globally fluent professionals in both the corporate and legal sectors.
Academic programs
The core offering is the dual-degree program, where students simultaneously pursue an MBA or JD alongside a Master of Arts in International Studies. The international studies component requires advanced proficiency in one of eight languages, including Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Students undertake an intensive, eight-week immersion program in a region corresponding to their language of study, such as Europe, Latin America, or East Asia. The curriculum integrates coursework from across the University of Pennsylvania, including disciplines like political science, economics, and sociology, with core classes from Wharton or Penn Carey Law.
Research and centers
The institute fosters interdisciplinary research on global issues through several dedicated centers. The Lauder Institute Global Program supports faculty and student research initiatives across the world. Key research arms include the Lauder Institute Leadership Program, which focuses on the development of global executives, and activities conducted in partnership with the Wharton School's Mack Institute for Innovation Management. Faculty research often examines themes like global political risk, comparative corporate governance, and international economic policy, contributing to broader academic and policy discussions at forums like the World Economic Forum.
Student life and community
The student body, known as Lauder Fellows, forms a close-knit cohort that participates in a dedicated orientation and the intensive language immersion experience. The institute's home, Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall, provides a central hub on the University of Pennsylvania campus. Students are actively involved in numerous cultural and professional clubs, including the Wharton International Business Club and the Penn Carey Law International Law Society. The global alumni network, maintained through the Lauder Institute Alumni Association, hosts regular events in major international hubs like New York City, London, and Hong Kong.
Notable alumni and faculty
Distinguished alumni hold leadership positions worldwide, such as Marcelo Claure, former CEO of Sprint Corporation; Katherine Maher, former CEO of the Wikimedia Foundation; and Diego Scotti, former Chief Marketing Officer of Verizon Communications. The faculty has included prominent scholars like former director Tay Keong Tan and current director Mauro F. Guillén, a sociologist and author. Affiliated professors from across Penn include political scientist Avery Goldstein and legal scholar Christopher Yoo.