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The Master in International Business (MIB) offers a flexible, full-time learning path with multiple options. All students begin with the Fast Track. After that, students may continue with one of two extended tracks. 

 

Learning Path Options 

  • Fast track (for all): 12 months, up to 70 ECTS 

Core courses, practical activities, and final internship 

  • International track: + 6 months, up to 100 ECTS 

Includes study abroad or extra courses on international topics 

  • Master Level Track: + 12 months, up to 120 ECTS 

Second year at a partner university with regional specialization and project work 

 

Courses and Study Areas 

The MIB curriculum includes lectures, seminars, and company projects across the following areas: 

 

Management (30 ECTS) 

  • International banking 
  • International brand management 
  • International business strategy and entrepreneurship 
  • International finance 
  • International marketing 
  • International people management 
  • Economic and financial analysis 

 

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 

Starting in Quarter 2 (January–April), students engage in hands-on company projects: 

  • Fieldwork (2 ECTS): Work in teams on real business challenges proposed by partner companies. This helps you build research and teamwork skills while applying course knowledge in practice. 
  • Business Talks: Executive seminars held during the first quarter help connect theory to the business world. 
  • Internship + Final Exam 

 
In the final quarter, you will complete a curricular internship lasting 3 to 6 months (at least 500 hours). This is an individual, supervised project in a company. 
 
Possible internship projects include: 

  • Studying a new international market 
  • Finding a local distributor or foreign supplier 
  • Analyzing foreign market legal regulations 

The MIB team and the UCSC Stage & Placement Service help students find and prepare for these internships. 

At the end of the internship, you will submit a final report and present your work during the final oral exam. 

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) 
Matteo Bernardi – Sales Analyst, Henkel 

“The MIB helped me connect my studies to real business challenges and understand how global companies work.” 

 

Haleigh E. Higgins – Sales Manager, PSAV (USA) 

“The diversity in class was invaluable. It helped me grow as a professional and team player.” 

 

Filippo Urani – Marketing Product Manager, Bosch SPA 

“MIB gave me a practical start in international business and prepared me to work in multicultural environments.” 

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 start: September 15, 2026 (optional) 
  • Official programme start: September 29, 2026 
  • Programme end: September 2027 
  • Class schedule: Monday to Friday, 10:00 – 17:00 
  • Attendance required: Minimum 80% + 60 ECTS to graduate 
International students can join Italian language courses offered by SeLdA (Servizio Linguistico d’Ateneo). These courses require a fee.

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