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. 

 

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

  

 


 
Participate to the upcoming roundtable webinar to  to meet the programme team and hear directly from faculty, students, and alumni about their experience and career paths.
Thursday, April 16 2026 at 3:00 pm (CEST)

  

 
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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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