Campus: Milan
School: Economics
Intake: September 2025
Edition: 15
Language of instruction: English
Duration: MIB Fast Track: 12-15 months (depending on the duration of the Internship); MIB International Track: 15-18 months MIB; Master level Track: 24 months (1-year specialization abroad, post MIB Year 1)
Total ECTS: 70, 100, 120 (depending on track)
The Master in International Business is jointly promoted by the Faculty of Economics and the International Center of Research in International Management (ICRIM). The programme is directed by Professor Alessandro Baroncelli, Full Professor of Business Strategy and International Management at Università Cattolica and Director of ICRIM. Faculty members are drawn from Università Cattolica and its partner universities, with visiting professors and industry professionals actively contributing to the teaching.
Learning objectives
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.
