The Master of Science in International Management is a two-year full-time graduate program.

Language
It is entirely taught in English.

Focus
The program addresses managerial issues that companies may face when expanding abroad and operating in international markets.

Who can apply?
The program is designed for foreign and Italian students who have some basis in the field of management. The ideal candidate has an excellent academic CV, international experience through international study programs, entrepreneurial spirit and good relational skills.

Educational goals
Graduates of the master of Science in International Management will be able to create value for their future employers through their analytical and pragmatic business capabilities, their cross-cultural interpersonal skills and their global network of Bocconi graduates and international faculty. In particular, they will develop:

Technical skills - The program aims at developing technical skills that facilitate the problem-solving and strategic decision-making activities in companies. Dismissing the plethora of meaningless buzz words, simplistic checklists, and impractical business models common to management theory, this program advocates down-to-earth techniques for creating and implementing realistic business strategies. Presenting an array of methods that have stood the test of time in real-word business and academic environments, the goal of the MSc in International Management is to prepare students for the tasks general managers of multinational firms face.

Interpersonal skills - The program aims at developing interpersonal and leadership skills that are sensitive to different cultural environments. Our students should develop communication and presentation skills in cross-cultural settings. The program will furthermore help students to identify personal priorities and values, which are important for their further career decisions as well as for the energy level or drive they will have in their future jobs.

Research skills - Students will get content knowledge about international markets, as well as the skills to conduct market research on specific issues. As such the program does not aim at preparing students for PhD programs, but equips them with the necessary know-how to facilitate international business operations, such as preparing a market entry strategy by identifying competitors, the legal environment, alliance partners, customer groups etc.

Program Director: Markus Venzin