Courses
Management Area (GDA) (32 ECTS)
- Economic and financial analysis
- International banking
- International brand management
- International business strategy and entrepreneurship
- International finance
- International marketing
- International people management
Economics Area (GDE) (8 ECTS)
- Industrial economics
- International economics
Quantitative Area (GDQ) (8 ECTS)
- Global supply chain management
Legal Area (GDG) (4 ECTS)
- Legal system and international contract law
Cross-Disciplinary Area (GID) (4 ECTS)
- Social skills and emotional intelligence
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- Project work to meet participants future professional needs
- Online materials and tutorials for basic contents of each subject and face-to-face classes to discuss more advanced contents and case studies
- Pathways and learning labs based on a selection of electives to enhance expertise at the edge of innovation management and business topics, in emerging areas and evolving industries
Project work
Participants are free to tailor their project to meet their future professional needs.
The choice of project type may include:
Consulting Project
Consulting project is an excellent opportunity to put into practice the range of skills and knowledge you have acquired throughout the programme. It also provide an invaluable opportunity to extend your consulting experience and to collaborate directly with both national and international organizations.
The focus of the consulting project should be on performance improvement and involve strategic management issues and/or organizational changes, preferably with an international approach.
- Launching a new product on international markets
- Developing an existing product in new markets on an international scale
- Conducting a global survey on gender diversity with recommendations
- Re-positioning a start-up, revising of the business plan, identifying access to capital
- Developing a comprehensive mobile offering for B2B clients worldwide
- Exploring alternatives to current organizational structure in investment banking
Research Project
If you want to deepen your knowledge in one particular field, you can opt for a research-based project, leading to a MIB thesis. The subject should be in line with your career objectives and can focus on any technical or fundamental topic in business, management, leadership or finance. You work under the supervision of a Cattolica Professor.
Business Plan
The MIB Executives’ Class boosts entrepreneurial spirit and assists participants interested in setting up their own business. This project allows you to confront your passions and ideas with the business world. The aim of entrepreneurial projects, such as drawing up a business plan, start-up or buyout, must be to evaluate the economic feasibility of a new business idea. It can be worked on individually or within a team.
Faculty and network
A distinctive aspect of our faculty is its multicultural composition. It helps students explore and understand issues from insightful angles and different perspectives. In addition to the permanent faculty members, there are visiting professors during the academic year.
Our faculty's cutting-edge insights into business issues and management practices are enriched by their involvement with business people and organizations through consulting and executive education activities. This benefits the Master's classroom as well. Business executives are regular guests, thus ensuring the relevance and practicality of our management education.
Director
Prof. Alessandro Baroncelli, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Board of Directors
- Prof. Alessandro Baroncelli, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
- Prof. Lorenzo Caprio, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
- Prof. Federico Rajola, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
- Prof. Marco Lossani, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
- Prof. Luigi Serio, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Scientific Council
- Prof. Alessandro Baroncelli, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
- Prof. Marco Lossani, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
- Prof. Luigi Serio, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
- Dr. Luca Bianchi, CEO Keiron
- Atty. Sara Dethridge, Senior Lawyer and Lecturer in Law at MIB Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
- Prof. Sikander Khan, Fudan University School of Management, Shanghai
Business Partners
Accenture
Altran
Aran Cucine
Atlantyca Entertainment
Auchan
Bain & Company
Baker & McKenzie
Bolton Group
Brembo
Campari
Chiquita Fruit Bar
Cinecittà
Cleverlab
CNA
Continuum Innovation
Coppa+Landini
Credit Suisse
Disignum
Doce & Gabbana
DN Logistic
Eataly
Eni
EON Energia
Esprinet
Fedon
Fratelli La Bufala
GES Italy
GMT Partners
Halldis
Holiday Inn
Illy,
nnocenti Depositi
IBM
Ica Finance
LVMH
Maurizio Baldassari
Moleskine
Moncler
Na Pizz
NCR
Neticon
NH Hotels
New Zealand Embassy
Opus three
Osram
Peroni
Poliform
PSA Peugeot Citroën
R.C. Media
Richemont
Rintal
Rhode & Schwarz
Shaa
Sky
Spring Professional
Stage Entertainment
Alumni
MYRIAM CHAMAA, MIBER - 2017/18 Read
ELISABETTA TROVÒ, MIBER - 2016/2017 Read
ROVATI FABRIZIO, MIBER, 2016/2017 Read
Career opportunities
The occupational opportunities provided for students graduated in International Business could be listed among:
- Large Multinational Enterprises
Students being able to work efficiently in multicultural teams may find placement in a large number of functional areas by practicing management skills in the international arena. - Consulting Company
A large number of consulting projects are oriented to support the multinationals in the management phase of their international positioning and efficient integration of their network of subsidiaries worldwide. The Master in International Business prepares students for projects related to cross border management. - Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Graduates in International Business will be able to fill the role of Business Development Manager and/or Export Manager. They will be able to identify and select international market opportunities by understanding and capturing the added value through export strategies or other entry modes. - Government agencies and NGOs
The Master in International Business also focuses on the applied economics and on the economic policies. The practical study of the role played in global business by governments and supranational institutions help International Business students to become preferential candidates for covering positions in government agencies and NGOs operating on international scale.
Main job profiles would be: Business Manager, Supply Manager, Financial Manager, Business Analyst, Logistics Manager, Managing Consultant, Import-Export Specialist, Entrepreneur.
Programme dates
For reference: classes begqan in September, 2022 and run until June, 2023.
Attendance is mandatory in order to obtain the diploma.
September - October 2022 Kick-off week 1 40 hours |
One-week full immersion to get introduced to the programme, build the participants group, start developing your general management knowledge and gaining global experience. |
October - December 2022 | Classes 2 days per week on campus: Friday 5.30 PM - 7.30 PM and Saturday 9.00 AM - 1.00 PM + e-learning modules + Business Talks (Mondays and Tuesdays, not mandatory) |
January - June 2023 | Classes 2 days per week on campus: Friday 5.30 PM - 7.30 PM and Saturday 9.00 AM - 1.00 PM + e-learning modules |
April 2023 Final week 40 hours |
Participants attend the final modules, complete the evaluation process and define the MIB Executives’ Class project work. |
Within June 2023 | II term exam |
The closing ceremony is expected between October and November 2023.
Learning Italian
In addition, SELDA organizes fee-paying Italian language courses, for more information contact SELDA from the dedicate iCatt function (in the homepage, box “request for information”).