Master's Degree in International Business and Entrepreneurship
Pavia, Italy
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 3,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for EU students, fees are based on students' family income. They range from about 160 euro to 4000 euro per year. For non-EU students a flat rate is determined according to the citizenship and range from 400 euro to 4000 euro.
Introduction
MIBE at a glance
The Master's Degree in International Business and Entrepreneurship is an intensive, full-time Master's Program – “Laurea Magistralis” - in Business and Management. It is entirely taught in English and covers two academic years, i.e. 4 semesters (120 ECTS credits). It focuses on three main pillars:
- International environment, showing faculty and students from all over the world;
- The balance between in-depth theory and practical experience, including innovative learning methods;
- Strong Community – ‘Mibers’ - coupled with the unique atmosphere and background given by one of the oldest universities in Europe.
Class profile
- About 100 students per year;
- Starting from the second year, small sub-classes to stimulate teamwork and practical exercises;
- Up to 30% of foreign students, come from all over the world;
MIBE Pillars
- International environment Started in 2009, throughout the academic years the course has built a very strong reputation in the international academic environment. It has attracted students from all over Italy and all over the world. The number of enrolled students has almost doubled, reaching a high percentage of foreign students (more than 30%). In addition to this, more than a third of the enrolled students have taken part in a double-degree program, thanks to the agreements with 10 foreign partner universities. All this contributes to a highly rich international environment with a lively cultural scenario and a multidisciplinary approach to higher education.
- Balancing in-depth theory and practical experience Lectures are a well-studied blend of theory and practice, with a strong focus on class discussion stimulation, case studies, teamwork, simulation projects, business games, and workshops. MIBE project also shows innovative teaching methods, including an e-learning platform, and business games (jointly with well-known companies), ‘Call for Ideas’ is aimed at bringing together students coming from different departments (economics & management, biotechnology, engineers, software developers, etc.), working on a business plan for new ventures.
- Unique experience First of all: our students develop a strong feeling of belonging to a community, the community of ‘Mibers’. They feel that MIBE is a label, a distinctive mark: a nice one, to wear and recognize. Secondly: because of the unique atmosphere of the University of Pavia, one of the oldest universities in Europe (founded in 1361). The university is also well-known for its students’ accommodation system consisting of 20 students’ residences (the so-called “college”), where thousands of students live, study, and play sports. Furthermore, Pavia is a lovely small medieval town, which feeds that special sense of community, but at the same time offers the opportunity to reach a metropolis like Milan in a very short time (only 35 kilometers away, with an excellent train connection).
Career Opportunities
MIBE is for aspiring leaders only, with an interest in pursuing careers as managers or entrepreneurs and showing a strong international attitude.
- Curriculum International Management - Career Opportunities include but are not limited to: Country/Export manager; Business Development Manager; Analyst of international markets; Marketing Manager; Project Manager; Management consultant; Business Analyst; Global Entrepreneur
- Curriculum Digital Management - Career Opportunities include but are not limited to Data Scientist & Big Data Analyst, Digital marketing, Innovation Manager, Chief Innovation Officer / Chief Technology Officer / CIO, IT Project Manager, entrepreneur & digital entrepreneur.
- Curriculum Sustainable Management Career Opportunities include but are not limited to: Chief Sustainability Officer, ESG Analyst, Head of non-financial reporting, Sustainability manager, Sustainability consultant, Sustainable/Circular entrepreneur, Sustainable supply chain manager, Sustainable analyst, ESG specialist
Curriculum
Students can choose between three curricula:
- International Management: This curriculum is designed to develop managers and consultants which bring their A-game within international contexts. It provides students not only with a wide knowledge of management theories but also with the skills necessary to apply this knowledge in multi-country and cross-cultural contexts, thus preparing them for a rewarding career in business and the strategic management of international organizations and multinational companies.
- Digital Management: This curriculum provides students with the managerial and analytical skills to help them understand the dynamics and potential of Digital Economy and Digital Transformation, including topics like: Web- and IT-based start-ups/companies, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech & Blockchain Technologies, Internet of Things (IoT), Implications of Industry 4.0 and in general management of Hi-Tech. Basic principles of Coding (e.g. Java Scripts & Python) are taken into consideration.
- Sustainable Management: This curriculum is aimed at providing students with cutting-edge knowledge, soft skills and a leadership approach on the management of corporate sustainability practices throughout the business value chain. Students will be provided with valuable, hands-on, career-oriented learning from internationally renowned leaders from the field and visiting professors, in order to enter the job market with a global perspective on sustainable management.
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Fee Waiver: exemption from the payment of the University tuition fee;
EDiSU Pavia scholarship: Edisu scholarship is open to all level applicants which includes accommodation in a Residence; one meal per day at the canteens; a sum of money, according to the student’s economic situation.
“Invest your talent in Italy”: The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers scholarships to applicants from specific countries, fulfilling some merit requirements and enrolling in Master’s Degree course in International business and entrepreneurship and 1 Vocational program in Cooperation and development.
“Study in Italy”: The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also assigns scholarships to applicants from specific countries, fulfilling some merit requirements and enrolling in Master’s Degree and PhD programs.