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Explore key information about the 2-year MSc degree in Management at Università Cattolica  

 

The MSc in Management is a two-year programme. The academic year has three terms: Fall, Winter, and Spring.  

Each course includes ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System).  

You can find full course syllabi on the university website by selecting the academic year, campus, and Faculty. 

First year

  • Business Analytics - 8 ECTS 
  • Managerial Economics - 8 ECTS 
  • Mathematics for Management - 8 ECTS 
  • Transnational Business Law - 8 ECTS 
  • Four Advanced Business courses among - 32 ECTS 
    • Corporate Finance (Options, Futures and Derivatives) 
    • Corporate Strategy 
    • Customer-based Marketing Strategy 
    • Financial Accounting and Analysis (main issues in application of IFRS) 
    • HR Management 
    • Management Control Systems 
    • Supply Chain Management 
  • Theology Seminar 

Second year

  • One elective course among - 8 ECTS: 
    • Industrial Organization 
    • International Economics 
    • Labor Economics 
    • Political Economy of the European Union 
  • Two elective courses among - 16 ECTS 
    • Business Communication 
    • Change Management 
    • International Corporate Finance 
    • Management information Systems 
    • Performance Measurement 
    • Project Management 
    • Work and Organisational Psychology 
  • One elective course among - 8 ECTS 
    • Brand Management 
    • Business Analytics 
    • Business Sustainability 
    • Change Management 
    • Cross Cultural Management 
    • Entrepreneurship 
    • International Business Management 
    • International Corporate Finance 
    • Management Information Systems 
    • Marketing Communication 
    • Performance Measurement 
    • Project Management 
    • Public Management 
    • Work and Organisational Psychology 
  • Business Lab: introductory course - 4 ECTS 
  • Field project or Internship - 8 ECTS 
  • One course among the advanced and elective courses - 8 ECTS 
  • Final Dissertation - 12 ECTS 

 

*Theology Seminar

Theology courses are seminars in religious studies that explore religious and ethical topics from an academic and cultural viewpoint, promoting thoughtful discussion across diverse traditions.
In the second year of the Master of Science in Management, students join a Business Lab. These labs connect what you learn in class with real work experience in top industries. 

 

What is a Business Lab? 

Each Business Lab focuses on one industry. Students work closely with company partners and professors to solve real business problems. You will gain practical skills that help you understand how companies work and grow. 

You Can Choose from Five Business Labs: 

  • Consulting Companies Led by Prof. Matteo Pedrini and Prof. Giacomo Manara. Learn how consulting firms work and how they manage people, projects, and change. 
  • Fashion & Luxury Led by Prof. Roberta Crespi. Explore what makes luxury brands different and how they succeed. 
  • Healthcare Organisations Led by Prof. Antonella Cifalinò. Study how hospitals and health companies solve strategic and management problems. 
  • Multinational Enterprises Led by Prof. Stefano Baraldi. Understand how global companies plan strategy and manage performance in different countries. 
  • Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Led by Prof. Benedetto Cannatelli. Learn how smaller companies innovate, grow, and manage new business models. 

Each lab helps you build the knowledge and confidence to face real challenges in that industry. 

 

How Does a Business Lab Work? 

Each lab includes three parts: 

  1. Introductory Course (4 ECTS) 

You start with a short course that introduces your chosen industry. It is designed with help from company partners to give you useful, real-world insights. 

  1. Elective Courses (16 ECTS) 

You choose two courses that match the focus of your Business Lab. These go deeper into key topics and prepare you for hands-on work. 

  1. Fieldwork (8 ECTS) 

You finish the lab with a real project: 

  • Internship (250+ hours): Work in a company, part-time (about 4 months) or full-time (about 2 months), and learn by doing. 
  • Field Project: Work in a small team with a professor to deliver a real business solution to a company. 

Fieldwork takes place in the 2nd or 3rd term of Year 2 (January–June). 

 

When Do You Join a Lab? 

At the end of Year 1, you apply to join one of the Business Labs. Each lab has company partners and project opportunities. These labs are grouped into four main sectors: 

  • Digital and consulting 
  • Multinational firms 
  • Luxury and fashion 
  • Life science and technology 

 

Recent Company Partners 

In the last academic year, partner companies included: 

  • Consulting: Accenture, BCG, EY, IBM 
  • Luxury & Fashion: Dior, Pomellato, Ferragamo, Veepee 
  • Healthcare: Humanitas, Poliambulanza, Ospedale di Sassuolo 
  • Multinationals: AstraZeneca, Luxottica, Fackelmann, Faurecia 
  • SMEs: Comonet, F.lli Beretta, Vivavce 

Company partners may change from year to year. 

 

Who Supports the Labs? 

  • Prof. Giuseppe Scaratti – Learning Community Manager 
  • Prof. Stefano Baraldi – Field Project Coordinator 
  • Prof. Mara Gorli – Internship Coordinator 
As a student in the MSc in Management, you can apply for a double degree programme. These options allow you to study at Università Cattolica and at a partner university abroad. At the end of your studies, you will earn two qualifications—one from each institution. 
  • University of Western Australia, Perth   
    • MSc in Management (Università Cattolica)  
    • Master of Commerce (University of Western Australia)  
  • Boston University (USA)  
    • MSc in Management (Università Cattolica)  
    • Master of Science in Global Marketing Management (Boston University) 

These double degrees are competitive and require a separate application after enrolment.  

Read further information here: https://studenticattolica.unicatt.it/double-degrees-economia-milano  

You can work in many roles and industries, including: 
  • Management and Leadership roles in companies of all sizes 
  • Consulting in areas like business strategy, operations, and finance 
  • Banking and Financial Services at national or international level 
  • Marketing, Sales, or Business Development in international markets 
  • Start-ups and Entrepreneurship, launching or growing your own business 
  • Specialist roles in sectors such as: luxury and fashion companies, healthcare and life sciences, multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) 
  • Classes start: September 15, 2026 (TBC) 
  • The academic calendar for 2026/27 will be online in July (visit this page). 
  • A Welcome Event is usually held the week before classes begin. Details will be shared in early August. 
International students can join Italian language courses offered by SELDA (Servizio Linguistico d’Ateneo). These courses require a fee. 

 

To contact SELDA: 

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