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.

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 

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. 

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) 

“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.” 

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 

To contact SELDA:

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

• Or email: selda.lingueper@unicatt.it