About
The International Management Teachers Academy (IMTA) is far more than a faculty development program, it is a transformative catalyst for educators who aspire to deliver world-class, high-impact teaching. At IMTA, participants don’t just upgrade their skills; they reimagine the future of management education. They redesign curricula with intention, elevate course architecture, enrich their teaching materials, and master innovative pedagogical methods that leave a lasting imprint on learners.
A hallmark of IMTA is its powerful focus on the case method, learning to teach with cases, crafting your own, and delivering thoughtful, actionable performance feedback. Alongside this, participants strengthen their discipline-specific expertise and develop the managerial capabilities necessary to navigate today’s fast-evolving academic landscape.
What truly sets IMTA apart is its global learning community. Faculty from every region come together to exchange ideas, confront real challenges, and build international professional networks that continue long after the program ends.
And the impact is undeniable. IMTA graduates return to their institutions with renewed energy, expanded perspectives, and practical innovations that enrich their students, empower their colleagues, and elevate their schools.
IMTA doesn’t just develop better teachers, it creates educational leaders who shape the future of management education.
The most notable outcomes of the IMTA program include:
- Enhanced teaching excellence: Participants strengthen educational skills and adopt high-impact teaching methods.
- Creation of new learning materials: Faculty develop engaging curricula and teaching resources.
- Research innovation: The program sparks new research projects and doctoral thesis opportunities.
- Higher student satisfaction: Graduates report improved engagement and learning outcomes.
- International recognition: IMTA alumni have won awards in global case competitions.
- Institutional impact: Participants contribute to institutional growth and modernization.
- Global collaboration: Faculty expand international networks and cross-border partnerships.
Alumni Association
The IMTA Alumni Association unites over 755 graduates from 180 institutions across 54 countries. This global network serves as a platform for professional growth, exchange of ideas, collaborative projects, and institutional development.
Program
IMTA is an intensive, highly interactive program that balances general management education with discipline-specific insights. It equips faculty with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in multiple roles.
Part 1 (14–17 June 2026)
Focuses on general aspects of management education with emphasis on the case method and project work. Participants explore essential skills for teaching, mentoring, and leadership roles. Core components include:
- Teaching with cases: Analysis, discussion facilitation, and feedback techniques
- Curriculum design: Building integrated, high-impact courses
- Performance feedback: Methods for constructive and actionable student guidance
- Pedagogical tools: Engaging lectures, simulations, and experiential exercises
- Teamwork and project management skills for faculty
Part 2 (17–20 June 2026)
Organized into
disciplinary tracks, this part addresses teaching and learning needs specific to different management disciplines, while offering interdisciplinary perspectives. Tracks emphasize
pedagogical choices, experimentation, and hands-on practice, including opportunities to
teach cases with mentor feedback.
- Advanced teaching methods in specialized subjects
- Design and delivery of original cases
- Peer-to-peer teaching practice and feedback
- Individual and small-group mentoring sessions
- Integration of new research findings into teaching
Program Preparation and Experience
Pre-program preparation is required, with readings provided in advance. During IMTA, participants engage in plenary sessions, small group discussions, networking, and evening preparation work. A touristic excursion may be arranged on Sunday, 21 June 2026.
Faculty
A high-profile team of seasoned, internationally renowned professors share their personal experiences and best practices.
Fees
| Institutional members of CEEMAN | Individual or exchange members of CEEMAN | Non-members | IMTA alumni (Part 2) |
| Applications until 1 April 2026 | EUR 3400 | EUR 4400 | EUR 5400 | EUR 1800 |
| Applications after 1 April 2026 | EUR 3700 | EUR 4700 | EUR 5700 | EUR 1950 |
22% VAT may apply to certain institutions and individuals. The fee covers study materials, coffee breaks, and one dinner. Lunches, travel, and accommodation are not included.
Participation may be co-financed by the Erasmus+ staff mobility grant.
Logistics
IMTA is organized at IEDC-Bled School of Management, Prešernova cesta 33, 4260 Bled, Slovenia.
Nearest airports:
Accommodation
Hotels within walking distance from the venue are available. CEEMAN provides suggestions upon registration.
Registration
Early bird: 1 April 2026
Deadline: 31 May 2026
- Completed online application form
- Letter of recommendation from dean or senior faculty
Minimum requirements: English proficiency and 2+ years teaching experience. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.