Sacred Heart University Luxembourg


Sacred Heart University Luxembourg is a private business school that offers MBA programs and executive education in Luxembourg. SHU Luxembourg is the European branch of the Sacred Heart University, Jack Welch College of Business,in Fairfield, Connecticut . The university has been established in Luxembourg for over 25 years . Its program specializations include a full-time MBA program with an internship, a part-time MBA program, part-time certificate programs, as well as a variety of one-week seminars.

History

In 1991 the Jack Welch College of Business opened its European branch in Luxembourg. Since then the Sacred Heart University Luxembourg has been offering a part-time MBA program and graduate certificates. Executive Education and 1-week seminars are also available. In 2012 the full-time MBA with Internship program was added.
In 1991, Henri Ahlborn , the then director of the Chamber of Commerce, reached out to universities in the United States in order to find a partner institution. As a result, Sacred Heart University has been offering an internationally accredited MBA program in Luxembourg, the first of its kind in Luxembourg.'
In January 2006, the Sacred Heart’s College of Business was named after the former chairman and CEO of the General Electric Company, John F. Welch. As part of his commitment to the university, Mr. Welch has volunteered to be actively involved with the Jack Welch College of Business through ongoing advice and guidance'. Initially called John F. College of Business, the school was renamed Jack Welch College of Business & Technology.
Located in the financial sector and of many European institutions, SHU Luxembourg offers a diverse interaction with students coming from over 50 different nationalities, which reflects the multicultural society of Luxembourg .

Recent History

In addition to providing MBA programs, SHU Luxembourg also hosts undergraduate students from Fairfield. Being an American university, the undergraduate program is targeted for individuals who are pursuing completion of their undergraduate studies while also seeking an opportunity to study in Europe. SHU Luxembourg provides a spring semester program as well as short-term courses offered during the summer .
SHU Luxembourg has awarded honorary degrees to exceptional personalities in Luxembourg. The most recent recipient is Prime Minister Xavier Bettel .

Academics

MBA with Internship

This MBA is a 18-month full-time program including a 6-9-month paid internship. The program comprises individual career coaching and the option to take courses in the US campus. There is the possibility of obtaining a work permit after the MBA program is completed. This type of program is generally geared toward graduates with little work experience.

Part-Time MBA

The Part-Time MBA program can be completed in a period of at least 18 months and at most 6 years. The program is designed for working professionals, with courses held in the evenings with the option to take a two-week study trip to Asia or to the US campus. Individual and academic planning of career goals are also provided through this program. The Part-Time MBA is intended for working professionals who aspire to leadership positions .

Non-degree programs

Certificate Programs

SHU Luxembourg offers certificate programs such as:
Each program consists of 4 courses in order to explore the subject in depth and apply new concepts in practical situations.

One-week seminars

In only four or five sessions, students you can develop their professional network and skill set in a particular field .

Executive education

Executive education consists of two-day workshops.

Accreditation and rankings

Board of regents