Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Cattolica International

International Business

Campus: Brescia
Campus: Milan
Intake: September 2026
Next intake: September 2026
School: Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences | Economics and Law
School: Economics
Duration: 3 years
Programme duration & Tracks: 
 

Fast Track: 12–15 months (up to 70 ECTS; includes internship) 

International Focus Experience: 15 months (up to 100 ECTS; combines field work in Milan with a study or internship period at a partner university) 

Master-Level Track: 24 months (up to 120 ECTS; Year 1 in Milan + Year 2 abroad for deep specialisation) 

 
Language of instruction: English
Language of instruction: English
Total ECTS: 180
Total ECTS: 70 – 120 (depending on track)
Edition: 3Edition: 16
 
 

 

The International Business programme is a 1-year specialising Master entirely taught in English. The programme is jointly promoted by the School of Economics and the International Center of Research in International Management (ICRIM). The programme aims at equipping you with the strategic, intercultural, and analytical skills to lead global organisations. 

 

Applications for academic year 2026/2027 are open! Explore more details below.

 

 

Learning objectives

 

The innovative MIB programme has a truly international focus, with participants from diverse backgrounds, and aims to fully prepare students for careers in international business through courses tailored to meet corporate needs.
A close partnership with companies is a key feature of the programme. Skills developed include change management, customer-centred transformation, group negotiation, managing intercultural communication projects, and business process analysis. MIB has established strong ties with a wide network of firms to design the curriculum and provide students with direct insights into the global business environment. Company visits, organised by the MIB team, offer students valuable opportunities to observe professionals in real-world settings, with trips to notable Italian companies operating internationally.

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