Entry Requirements for the 1-year Specialising Master in International Marketing Management
Who do these requirements apply to?
To enrol in a Specialising Master (Master Universitario di I livello) at Università Cattolica, you must satisfy the latest entry requirements set by the Italian Ministry of Education. These rules apply to all students with foreign qualifications, from both EU and non-EU countries.
Who can apply for a Specialising Master (Master Universitario di I livello) at Università Cattolica?
To apply, you must:
- Hold a high school diploma.
- Hold a recognised undergraduate degree (Bachelor or equivalent).
What are the requirements for my undergraduate degree?
Your degree must:
- Be an official first-cycle qualification of the relevant national education system, awarded by an official institution* of that system.
*A university or institution is official when it is accredited or officially recognised in the country awarding the qualification. If you earned your degree at a branch campus or foreign university located outside its home country, the campus must be recognised or accredited in the country where it is physically located.
- Qualify you for entry to a comparable "Master universitario di I livello" in the relevant foreign education system.
- Match the Italian requirements to enter a “Master universitario di I livello” rin Italy, i.e.:
- Be an academic degree.
- Include research elements.
- Hacve the same programme length (minimum 3 years, 180 ECTS credits).
- Count the same years of schooling (usually 15 years in total).
By when must I obtain my undergraduate degree?
- EU citizens: You must have your degree before the start of the programme.
- Non-EU citizens: You must obtain your degree at least two months before the programme starts.
How is my academic qualification evaluated?
- Uiversità Cattolica will review your academic records to check if your degree qualifies you for admission.
- Each university in Italydecides the set of documents needed for evaluation and sets its own specific rules for admission.
- Your enrolment will only be confirmed after the Admissions Office verifies that your qualification is valid.
What if I am not sure if my qualification is valid?
- If the country awarding your diploma/degree signed the Lisbon Convention, use the ARDI database to check if your qualification meets the Italian requirements to enter a Master Universitario di I livello.
- If your diploma is not listed, we encourage you to submit your application after you have carefully checked both the general and the programme-specific entry requirements.
Do I need to prove my English language skills?
Yes. You must meet the English requirement at the time of application. Upload a valid English certificate to your online application.
Programme-specific requirements for the Specialising Master in International Marketing Management
Who can apply ?
We welcome students with a degree in:
- Economics
- Management
- Psychology
Or who come from a related background in:
- Engineering or technical disciplines
- Humanities, such as:
- Business communication
- International relations
- Languages and culture
- Communication sciences
What if my degree is in a different field?
If you studied another subject, you are still encouraged to apply.
What kind of skills or interests should I have?
We look for students who:
- Have at least basic knowledge of the Italian language
- Are interested in international careers
- Are able to work well with others and in intercultural settings
- Are comfortable with problem-solving and goal-setting
What happens after I apply?
Will there be an interview?
If you meet the general and programme-specific requirements, you will be invited to an online interview.
What is the purpose of the interview?
The interview will assess:
- Your motivation for joining the programme
- Your understanding of the subject area