Lviv Business School

What Lviv Business School does

Lviv Business School (LvBS / Бізнес-школа УКУ / UCU Business School) is a private business education institution founded in 2008 as part of Ukrainian Catholic University, headquartered in Lviv, Ukraine. It delivers degree and non-degree programs including the Key Executive MBA, MSc in Technology Management, MSc in Marketing Management, MSc in Innovations and Entrepreneurship, MA in Human Resources and Organization Development, and the Master in Managing Impact-Driven Organizations, plus executive education, online courses, customized corporate programs, and the annual International Economic Forum. Programs are structured as 22-month modular courses with 3–5 day intensive sessions held at UCU facilities, supplemented by online and hybrid elements, and priced at 750,000–1,200,000 UAH per master's program with semester billing. Technology delivery rests on a CMS platform enabling modular content, course material management and student interaction.

The school's go-to-market is direct enterprise-style field sales targeting senior executives, business owners and C-level managers, leveraging website enrollment, alumni referrals, introductory meetings with program directors, and partnerships with Ukrainian enterprises and international associations. Revenue streams include master's tuition, executive education, online course subscriptions, customized corporate training (project-based), and event ticketing — with no public revenue disclosure. Its positioning integrates Catholic social teaching and humanities with business strategy, emphasizing responsible leadership and asymmetric thinking for Ukrainian and international students, supported by an 800+ alumni network and partnerships with Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, Tuck, Notre Dame, Ivey, MIP Politecnico di Milano, and donor support from World Bank, USAID, the US Embassy in Ukraine, and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.

Name

Lviv Business School

Legal name

ФОП ДОЛЬНА Христина Андріївна

Website

https://lvbs.com.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lviv Business School is a private business school within Ukrainian Catholic University offering master's programs, executive education, online courses and corporate training for senior executives and business owners, leveraging international university partnerships and an 800+ alumni network across Ukraine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Master’s in Management (MiM) & Business Analytics (EDAHAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ), Marketing, Sales & Brand Management Schools (EDAHAHAE)

Keywords

• Executive MBA programs
• Master's business programs
• Executive education
• Corporate training programs
• Management development

Headquarters

HQ city

Lvov

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Master's Program Tuition: Tuition fees from degree-granting master's programs including Key Executive MBA (1,200,000 UAH), MSc in Technology Management (750,000 UAH), and other specialized master's programs. Programs are typically 22 months in duration with semester-based payment options.
2. Executive Education Programs: Revenue from non-degree executive education and professional development programs for managers and business leaders
3. Corporate Programs: Customized corporate training programs developed specifically for business client needs
4. Online Courses: Distance learning courses providing practical knowledge for career development
5. Event Tickets and Conferences: Revenue from events including International Economic Forum and other professional gatherings

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lviv Business School (UCU Business School / LvBS) is a private business education institution within the Ukrainian Catholic University offering degree-granting master's programs (Key Executive MBA, MSc in Technology Management, Marketing Management, Innovations and Entrepreneurship, HR and Organization Development, Managing Impact-Driven Organizations), executive education, online courses, and customized corporate training for business owners, executives, and managers.

Product overview

Lviv Business School (Бізнес-школа УКУ / LvBS) is an educational institution offering a portfolio of master's degree programs, executive education, online courses, and corporate training solutions. The core offerings include Key Executive MBA for C-level executives, specialized master's programs (MSc in Technology Management, MSc in Marketing Management, MSc in Innovations and Entrepreneurship, MA in HR and Organization Development, Master in Managing Impact-Driven Organizations), alongside management development programs and custom corporate curricula. Programs are delivered primarily in-person in Lviv with elements of online and hybrid learning, targeting Ukrainian business professionals and entrepreneurs seeking strategic, leadership, and technical management skills.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Key Executive MBA Master's program in Business Administration designed for company owners and top managers (C-level executives) focused on strategic thinking for 10+ years, asymmetric decision-making, and scaling businesses in global competition. 22-month duration, in-person with online/hybrid elements.
• MSc in Technology Management First master's program in Ukraine offering business education for technology sector professionals, covering innovation management, product development, and strategic technology implementation. 22-month duration, English level B2+ recommended.
• MSc in Marketing Management Master's program focused on marketing management competencies, brand development, and strategic marketing implementation for marketing managers and directors.
• MSc in Innovations and Entrepreneurship Master's program covering innovation strategies, startup development, and entrepreneurial skills for creating new business ventures.
• MA in Human Resources and Organization Development Master's program focused on HR management, organizational development, talent acquisition, and building effective teams.
• Master in Managing Impact-Driven Organizations (MIDO) Program teaching resilient and people-centered organizational management capable of weathering crises and creating social impact. First graduating class expected in 2026.
• Online Courses Distance learning programs providing practical knowledge for career development across various business disciplines.
• Corporate Programs Customized business education programs developed specifically for corporate clients based on their organizational needs and management team requirements.
• Executive Education (Ex-Ed) Programs Intensive management development programs for professionals seeking to enhance leadership and strategic skills.
• Package Offers Bundled combinations of educational programs designed for comprehensive professional development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 68 new masters graduates in 2026 from 5 programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Harvard Business School Publishing (HBSP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership enabling access to Harvard case studies and educational resources for program delivery
• MIP - Politecnico di Milano School of ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership with Italian business school for exchange and collaborative educational programs
• Stanford UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership enabling access to Stanford educational resources and methodologies
• Tuck School of Business (Dartmouth)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with US Ivy League business school for educational exchange and program development
• University of Notre DamecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with US Catholic university for exchange and collaborative educational initiatives
• Wharton (University of Pennsylvania)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with top-ranked US business school for access to educational materials and program development
• Ivey Business School (Western University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian business school partnership for case study methodology and educational exchange
• Bond UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian university partnership for international exchange opportunities
• Utrecht UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch university partnership for European exchange and educational collaboration
• Lapland University of Applied SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish university partnership for exchange and professional development programs
• CEEMANminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral and East European Management Association membership for regional business education collaboration
• BMDA (Baltic Management Development Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional management development association for Baltic and Eastern European collaboration
• EFMDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Foundation for Management Development membership for accreditation and quality standards
• PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN-supported initiative for responsible management education principles
• ACC (American Chamber of Commerce Ukraine)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with American business association for networking and business development opportunities
• Promprylad.RenovationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian innovation hub partnership for startup ecosystem and business development
• SUP (Спілка українських підприємців)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian Entrepreneurs Union partnership for business networking and development
• UNIC (Ukrainian National IT Industry Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT industry association partnership for technology sector collaboration
• Diia CityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian government IT ecosystem initiative partnership for digital business development

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• INSEAD: Global business school with executive MBA, specialized master's, and corporate programs serving senior executives worldwide; sets the aspirational benchmark for international partnerships and global brand positioning that LvBS emulates via its partner network.
• Ivey Business School at Western University: Listed LvBS international partner and one of Canada's leading business schools with strong case-method tradition; comparable in executive education and specialized master's programs targeting experienced managers.
• MIP Politecnico di Milano Graduate School of Business: Listed LvBS international partner and a leading European business school offering MBA, specialized master's, and executive education; comparable in program mix (specialized master's, executive ed, corporate programs) and target mid-senior professionals.

Regional players

• Skolkovo Business School (Moscow School of Management): Major regional business school serving CIS executives with comparable executive MBA and corporate programs; offers a regional comparable for scale, partnerships with global institutions, and target audience, though operates in a different market.
• Central European University (CEU) Business School: Regional graduate institution with business programs offering master's and executive education with strong international accreditation; comparable in mission (responsible/social leadership) and audience (regional mid-senior professionals), though based in Vienna/Budapest.

Direct peers

• International Management Institute (IMI Kyiv): Private Ukrainian business school offering international MBA and corporate training programs with Swiss partnerships; overlaps with LvBS on executive education targeting senior Ukrainian managers and corporate clients.
• MIM-Kyiv (International Institute of Management): Kyiv-based private business school offering MBA and executive education programs; competes with LvBS for Ukrainian corporate clients seeking English-language business education with international credentials.
• Kyiv School of Economics (KSE): Ukraine's leading economics and business education institution offering master's and executive programs with strong international faculty and donor backing; competes for the same top-tier Ukrainian talent pool as LvBS.
• Kyiv Mohyla Business School (KMBS): Ukraine's most established private business school offering MBA, executive education, and corporate programs to senior Ukrainian executives — direct competitor for the same premium-priced master's and corporate training customers that LvBS targets.

Others

• CEEMAN (Central and East European Management Association) Member Schools: Regional network of Central/Eastern European business schools that LvBS is a member of; comparable institutions (e.g., Bled School of Management, Prague University of Economics) compete for similar regional executive education audiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/1237743779576700
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lviv-business-school-of-ucu-lvbs-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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