The program of Lee University consists of modules, which comprise besides lectures also elements of seminars, exercises, and self-study. They are focused on topics and each module has three phases see below; individual modules may differ, which will be shown in the module outline and on Moodle:
Phase | Feature | Time | Workload |
| Pre-course | Reading & preparation | Begins 4-6 weeks before the contact time | ca. 50 hours |
| Contact time | Attendance at ETS or Online | Five days (Mo-Fr) | ca. 40 hours |
| Post-course | Research and paper writing | Ends four weeks after the contact time | ca. 60 hours |
| ca. 150 hours |