About
The International Management Teachers Academy (IMTA) provides a unique opportunity for young faculty to develop and improve their curricula, course design, teaching materials and particularly teaching skills and methods. CEEMAN's flagship program is heavily based on the case method, including teaching with cases, case writing, and performance evaluation and feedback to students. It is also designed to improve competences and skills integral to specific managerial disciplines.
The exchange of ideas and experience with colleagues from other countries is also an invaluable source of learning and an effective instrument in establishing professional contacts and networks.
According to feedback received by IMTA participants and their institutions, the effects of the program go far beyond individual professional career development. Its benefits also include an impact on the participants’ institutions and their respective stakeholders.
The most frequently stated program results are:
- improved educational skills
- development of new teaching materials
- new research projects and doctoral thesis leads
- increased student (customer) satisfaction
- international case competition awards won by IMTA alumni
- contribution to institution building
- greater international cooperation, faculty networking, and exchange
See the list of institutions that have entrusted us with developing their faculty.
Reflections on the IMTA Journey
Alumni Association
The IMTA Alumni Association consists of more than 650 graduates, representing 180 institutions and 51 countries. This alumni network is a powerful platform for further professional development, experience exchange, joint projects and initiatives, and a strong contributor to institutional development.
Program
IMTA is an intensive and highly interactive program with a well-balanced focus on general and discipline-specific aspects of management education.
Part 1 (15-18 June 2025) focuses on common issues related to general aspects of management education with special emphasis on the case method and project work. It also deals with the skills required in the multiple roles that faculty members tend to have.
Part 2 (19-21 June 2025) is structured into disciplinary tracks. The disciplinary tracks focus on teaching and learning requirements and opportunities more specific to particular disciplines while also offering interdisciplinary insights. The tracks are characterized by a highly practical and individual approach with emphasis on pedagogical choices and guided experimentation. Track participants will have opportunities to teach a case with mentor and peer feedback.
In 2025, participants can tentatively apply for the following tracks:
1) Finance Track
2) International and Strategic Management
3) Marketing Management
4) Leadership in Management
In addition, individual and/or small group coaching is available to IMTA participants during and after the program.
Pre-program individual preparation is required, and readings will be provided in advance. During the program, there will be classroom plenary discussions, small group discussions, opportunities for networking, and individual and/or group preparation on some evenings. The program will close with a class dinner on the evening of June 21. If there is class interest, a touristic excursion could be planned for Sunday June 22.
Faculty
A high-profile team of seasoned, internationally renowned professors share their personal experiences and best practices of their prestigious institutions.
Fees
| | Institutional members of CEEMAN | Individual or exchange members of CEEMAN | Non-members | IMTA alumni (Part 2) |
| Applications received until 17 March 2025 | EUR 3,200 | EUR 4,200 | EUR 5,200 | EUR 1,600 |
| Applications received after 17 March 2025 | EUR 3,500 | EUR 4,500 | EUR 5,500 | EUR 1,750 |
22% VAT may apply to institutions that don’t have a VAT number and for physical persons, as well as institutions from Slovenia.
The program fee is covers all study materials, coffee breaks and one dinner. Please note that the fee does not include lunches and dinners, nor travel or accommodation expenses.
Participants from organizations with a valid Erasmus Charter are eligible for ERASMUS+ Grant Support for the Mobility of Staff as all CEEMAN programs are hosted by IEDC-Bled School of Management.
Discounts
Price reductions are available to the institutions that send two or more participants. If there are 2 participants from the same institution we offer 5% lower participation fee. If there are 3 or more participants from the same institution we offer 10% lower participation fee.
Logistics
Nearest airports
Ljubljana International Airport Jože Pučnik is situated 37 km southeast of Bled (about 20-25 minutes drive). It is connected with all major European cities and airports. For intercontinental flights we recommend a connecting flight via Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Vienna, London or Paris.
Other neighboring international airports are in:
Organize your airport transfer
Transfer from/to Ljubljana International airport: shuttle service at Ljubljana Airport. Transfer from/to Ljubljana airport can also be booked through the CEEMAN Office.
Transfer from other airports: https://www.goopti.com/en/, www.flixbus.si or http://www.igoline.com/
Accommodation
A range of hotels in Bled, a unique tourist destination, is available within walking distance from the venue. Suggestions on accommodation can be provided by CEEMAN upon registration.
Registration
Early bird deadline: 17 March 2025
Registration deadline: 31 May 2025
Potential participants apply by submitting:
- a completed online application form
- a letter of recommendation from the applicant’s dean or a senior faculty member
A working knowledge of English and at least two years of relevant teaching experience are the minimum requirements for applying to the program.
Shortlisted candidates are interviewed before final selection, and final admission to the program is determined by the Admission Committee.