Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Cattolica International

Global Business Management

  Campus: Piacenza

School: Economics and Law


Intake: September 2025


Edition: 9


Language of instruction: English


Duration: 2 years


Degree awarded: Laurea magistrale in Global Business Management


Total ECTS: 120

Our Master’s programme in Global Business Management focuses on the most current topics in international business. You’ll learn how to work successfully in foreign markets, improve global competitiveness, manage mergers and acquisitions, measure and track business performance, and promote sustainability in business.


What You’ll Learn
This programme builds key skills for handling real-world business challenges in an international setting. Here are some of the top skills graduates develop, which are highly valued by employers:

  • Understanding global issues and different cultural settings
  • Gaining practical experience by working and studying in international teams
  • Learning how to research and analyse global markets
  • Managing large projects and addressing major business challenges
     

Course Overview
The curriculum is balanced between two types of courses:

  1. Management Basics – These courses cover essential business areas such as strategy, human resources, and accounting.
  2. International Business – These courses focus on challenges specific to international business, including managerial economics, financial reporting, performance measurement, and the connections between businesses and governments.

This mix of courses ensures that students build both a strong foundation in management and the specialised skills needed for international business.

In addition, the programme includes courses to help students understand and adapt to different social and cultural settings. They’ll learn how to address the unique issues companies face when they expand globally.
 

Our Global Network
This degree is backed by years of experience in teaching and research, and it’s part of the IPBS (International Network of Business Schools). IPBS is a group of 12 leading business schools across Europe, the United States, and Latin America. Our partner schools are located in cities like Dublin, Lancaster, Madrid, Reims, Reutlingen, Piacenza, Boston, Raleigh, Winter Park, San Diego, Puebla, and São Paulo.

Graduates of this programme are ready to step into the global business world with confidence and skill.