Courses and Study Areas

Management (30 ECTS)

• Economic and financial analysis

• International banking

• International brand management

• International business strategy and entrepreneurship

• International finance

• International marketing

• International people management

Economics (8 ECTS)

• International economics

• Industrial economics

Quantitative Methods (6 ECTS)

• Global supply chain management

Legal Studies (4 ECTS)

• Legal system and international contractual law

Cross-Disciplinary Skills

• Social skills and emotional intelligence

Practical Work Activities

• Business Talks

• Fieldwork (2 ECTS)

• Internship + Final Exam (10 ECTS

The MIB programme includes Practical Work Activities (PWAs) that help you apply what you learn in real business situations. These happen during the second and third terms of the programme.

In each activity, you will:

• Work on real international business challenges.

• Collaborate with companies involved in global markets.

• Write a report and present your results to a panel of faculty and professionals.

After attending Business Talks in the first term, you will:

• Join a small team to work on a real company project related to international business.

• Be coached by company experts and supported by a Field Work tutor.

• Learn research methods and improve your teamwork and communication skills.

Projects may include:

• Helping a company explore a new market.

• Supporting a product launch in a foreign country.

• Studying customer behavior in an international context.

In the third term, you will choose one of the following:

1. In-Company Internship

• A 3–6 month placement with a company.

• You work on a real task related to international markets.

• You will have a company tutor guiding you.

• You must complete at least 300 working hours.

2. Individual Field Work

• A solo project, often a follow-up to your earlier team project.

• Done remotely with a company or organization.

• Tasks may include:

  • Finding new foreign suppliers.

  • Analyzing trade regulations in a new market.

  • Identifying local distributors.

3. Project Work

• A research project or a business plan.

• You design the topic with help from a mentor.

• Focused on your interests and future goals.

All options require a minimum of 300 hours and end with:

• A Final Report.

• A Presentation and discussion in front of a review board.

A special feature of our faculty is its international background. This helps students understand global business challenges from different cultural perspectives.

What makes our faculty unique?

• Academic Excellence: Professors use real case studies and the newest research to teach you practical business skills.

• Industry Connections: Many professors work closely with companies through consulting and executive education. Their experience brings real-world insights into the classroom.

• Guest Speakers: Business leaders and professionals often join as guest lecturers, helping students learn directly from industry experts.

Director
Alessandro Baroncelli, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Board of directors
Alessandro Baroncelli, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Lorenzo Caprio, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Viviana D'Angelo, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Marco Lossani, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Luigi Serio, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Scientific Council
Alessandro Baroncelli, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Marco Lossani, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Luigi Serio, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Luca Bianchi, CEO Keiron
Sara Dethridge, Senior Lawyer and Lecturer in Law at MIB Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Sikander Khan, Fudan University School of Management, Shanghai

Some of our business partners include:

3M, Accenture, Airbnb, Alibaba, Bain & Company, BNP Paribas, Bosch, Coca-Cola, Credit Suisse, Dolce & Gabbana, Eataly, IBM, LVMH, Moncler, STMicroelectronics, Unicredit, UPS.

You can work in:

• Large multinational companies: Apply the acquired management skills in international contexts

• Consulting firms: Work on projects that help global companies grow and manage international branches.

• Small and medium businesses (SMEs): Take roles such as Export Manager or Business Development Manager, helping companies enter new international markets.

• Government agencies and NGOs: Understand how global policies affect business and work in international public or non-profit roles.

Typical job titles include: Business Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Financial Manager, Business Analyst, Logistics Manager, Management Consultant, Import-Export Specialist, and Entrepreneur.

• Pre-courses start: mid-December, 2026 (optional)

• Official programme start: January 2027

To contact SELDA:

• Use the “Request for Information” form on the iCatt homepage

• Or email: selda.lingueper@unicatt.it