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The MIB Executive programme covers key topics in business and management. Courses are grouped into five main areas: 

 

Management (32 ECTS) 

  • Economic and financial analysis 
  • International banking 
  • Brand management 
  • Business strategy and entrepreneurship 
  • International finance 
  • Marketing 
  • People management 

 

Economics (8 ECTS) 

  • Industrial economics 
  • International economics 

 

Quantitative Methods (8 ECTS) 

  • Global supply chain management 

 

Legal Studies (4 ECTS) 

  • International contract law 

 

Cross-Disciplinary Skills (4 ECTS) 

  • Social skills and emotional intelligence

 

In addition to classroom learning, you will also: 

  • Access online tutorials for each subject 
  • Join learning labs and elective workshops on innovation and emerging business topics 
  • Apply your knowledge in a final Project Work 

 

Project Work 

The Project Work is a key part of the MIB Executive programme. It lets you apply what you’ve learned and work on a real business problem or idea. Each student is guided by a faculty supervisor. 

You can choose one of three types of projects: 

 

  1. Consulting Project 

Work with a real company to improve performance, strategy, or structure—ideally with an international focus. 
Examples: 

  • Launching a product in new global markets 
  • Revising a business plan for a start-up 
  • Reorganizing a company in investment banking 

 

  1. Research Project 

Write a thesis on a business or management topic that fits your career goals. You will research deeply in one area and work under faculty supervision. 

 

  1. Business Plan 

Develop your own business idea. Create a start-up plan or assess the value of a new business. You can work alone or in a team. 

More than 20 professors and researchers teach in the MIB Master. They come from different countries and backgrounds, helping students understand global business from many perspectives. 

The teaching team includes both permanent professors and visiting lecturers. Many of them also work with companies through consulting and executive training. 

Business professionals often join classes as guest speakers. This helps students connect theory with real-world business practice. 

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 

The MIB Master has strong connections with over 100 international companies. These partnerships give students real-world experience and networking opportunities in global business. 

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. 

During the first year of the MIB programme, students can take part in study opportunities with international partner universities. 

These experiences allow students to: 

  • Specialize in topics related to international business 
  • Live and study in important global markets 

The list of available partner universities and how to apply will be shared during the programme. 

Some of our current partners include: 

  • Dominican University of California 
  • Lomonosov Moscow State University Business School 
  • MIT School of Business, Pune (India) 
This Master prepares students for many types of international careers. 

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 (optional): Start on September 15, 2025 
  • Programme start: September 29, 2025 
  • Closing ceremony: Expected in September 2026 

To graduate, you must attend at least 80% of classes and earn 60 ECTS credits. 

 

Programme Timeline 

September–October 20256: Kick-off Week 

  • One week of full-time activities (40 hours) 
  • Introduction to the programme, team building, and global business basics 
     

October–December 2026: Classes + Business Talks 

  • In-person classes: 

Fridays 5:30–7:30 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM–1:00 PM 

  • Online modules 
  • Business Talks on Mondays and Tuesdays (optional) 
     

January–July 2027: Regular Classes Continue 

  • Same weekly schedule: Friday evening and Saturday morning 
  • Online modules continue 

 

April 2027: Final Week (40 hours) 

  • Final classes, evaluations, and project work for the full class 

 

By July 2027: 

  • Final exam (second term) 
International students can join Italian language courses offered by SeLdA (Servizio Linguistico d’Ateneo). These courses require a fee.

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