Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Cattolica International

Strategic Management for Global Business


 

Campus: Brescia
Campus: Milan
Intake: September 2026
Next intake: September 2026
School: Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences | Economics and Law
School: ALTIS – Graduate School of Sustainable Management
Duration: 3 years
Programme duration: 1 year
 
Language of instruction: English
Language of instruction: English
Total ECTS: 180
Total ECTS: 65
Edition: 3Edition: 19
 
 

 

The Strategic Management for Global Business programme is a 1-year Specialising Master taught entirely in English. Delivered by ALTIS in the heart of Milan, Strategic Management and Global Business combines in-class learning with real-world company projects and internships to develop the strategic, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills needed to drive sustainable growth in multinational firms. 

 

 

What makes this programme unique?
 

  • Innovative & Immersive Teaching: A dynamic mix of classroom lectures, interactive labs, and tailored company-sponsored projects or internships—developed in partnership with Page Personnel and HR teams from leading firms such as Capgemini, EY, Yves Rocher, Endress+Hauser, and others.
     
  • Hands-On Labs & Simulations: Practical sessions with industry experts that turn theory into applied strategy, negotiation, and change-management exercises.
     
  • Career & Personal Development: One-to-one coaching, career workshops, LinkedIn branding support, and simulation of real recruitment processes to boost employability.
     
  • Global & Cultural Immersion: Study visits, multicultural cohort, and Italy-focused “Cultural Immersion” days to frame global management within a European business legacy.

 

How is the programme ranked?
 

  • Top 350 globally in Business & Management Studies Source:

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
 

 

What are the benefits of studying in Milan?
 

  • Sustainable Business Hub: ALTIS campus at Università Cattolica sits at the crossroads of Europe’s leading sustainability initiatives—connect with Milan-based ESG consultancies, UN-affiliated research centres, and impact-driven startups.
     
  • Corporate Partnerships: Direct access to multinational companies’ Milan headquarters for action projects, site visits, and internship placements.
     
  • Networking & Events: Engage in Milan’s busy calendar of sustainable-business summits, fashion-industry forums, and international management conferences.
     
  • Career Launchpad: Leverage Milan’s role as Italy’s finance and innovation capital to build a network among global consultancy firms, corporate strategy teams, and entrepreneurial ventures.

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