Lead Across Cultures. Shape the Digital Future.
Intercultural Leadership (CLIDE) is an innovative international Master’s programme delivered entirely in English by a consortium of five universities from Europe and beyond. The programme combines international management, leadership, digital transformation, and intercultural learning to prepare students for careers in an increasingly connected and dynamic global environment.
Today’s organisations operate across borders, cultures, and digital platforms. They need professionals who can bring people together, navigate change, and lead effectively in diverse and international settings. Through international mobility, collaborative projects, practical assignments, and close cooperation with academic and business partners, CLIDE provides students with the knowledge, experience, and global perspective needed to succeed in the world of modern leadership.
Basic Information
- Type of study: Master’s degree, full-time studies
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
- Number of ECTS: 120
- Language of instruction: English
- Degree awarded: Magister (Master)
- Programme type: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master
- International mobility: mandatory
- Internship: 300 hours (mandatory)
What Makes CLIDE Unique?
Key features of the programme:
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme,
- joint degree awarded by international partner universities,
- international mobility across several countries,
- two professional pathways,
- international and multicultural learning environment,
- interdisciplinary curriculum combining leadership and digital transformation,
- 300-hour professional internship,
- Summer School,
- opportunity to receive Erasmus Mundus scholarships funded by the EU,
- strong links with employers and external stakeholders,
- opportunity to build a global professional network,
- country-specific business culture and language modules,
- quality assured and accredited according to European standards.
Your International Study Journey
Joint Integration Week
The programme starts with a Joint Integration Week at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń (Poland), allowing students to meet their peers and programme partners before beginning their international learning journey.
Semester 1 – Common Foundation: University of Granada (Spain)
All students begin their studies together in Granada, building a common foundation in leadership, international management, communication, innovation, sustainability, and digital business.
Summer school
Between the first and second year, all students participate in an international Summer School where they present and discuss their Master’s thesis projects.
Choose Your Professional Pathway
Path A: Leading Intercultural Teams
This pathway is designed for students interested in managing multicultural teams and fostering collaboration across cultures and borders.
Semester 2: University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria (Austria)
Students develop advanced competencies in intercultural communication, inclusive leadership, international human resource management, and leading multicultural and geographically dispersed teams.
Semester 3: Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics (Ukraine)*
The curriculum focuses on multicultural team management, project leadership, analytical decision-making, personal leadership development, and managing organisations across cultural boundaries.
*Currently delivered at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń (Poland).
Path B: Leadership in the Digital Era
Designed for future leaders who want to manage digital transformation and innovation in organisations operating in a global environment.
Semester 2: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń (Poland)
Students explore digital business models, digital leadership, online collaboration, international HR management, and personal branding in a digitally connected world.
Semester 3: Hassan II University of Casablanca (Morocco)
Students deepen their expertise in digital entrepreneurship, project management, data-driven decision-making, artificial intelligence, and innovation in international business environments.
Semester 4 – Internship and Master’s Thesis: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń (Poland)
Students of both tracks complete a professional internship and prepare their Master’s thesis in Toruń, integrating academic knowledge with real-world experience.
Career Opportunities
CLIDE graduates are prepared for leadership and specialist positions in international and multicultural environments.
Graduates may pursue careers as:
- intercultural team managers,
- project managers,
- organisational development specialists,
- digital transformation specialists,
- business development specialists,
- HR and talent management professionals,
- international programme coordinators,
The programme also provides an excellent foundation for doctoral studies and further academic development.
Quality Assured Programme
CLIDE successfully completed an external quality assurance and accreditation process before admitting its first cohort of students. The programme is coordinated by Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. Its Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management holds the prestigious AACSB accreditation, an achievement shared by only a small percentage of business schools worldwide.
Start Your International Leadership Journey
If you want to develop leadership skills, gain international experience, work with people from around the world, and shape the future of organisations in the digital era, CLIDE is the programme for you.