Master in International Management and Marketing at University of Bergamo
Two-year English-taught LM-77 master's at the University of Bergamo covering global strategy, digital business, marketing and finance, with International Management and Marketing curricula and double degrees in Germany and Austria.
Master
2 years
Bergamo
English
University of Bergamo
International Management and Marketing is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's (class LM-77) taught entirely in English by the University of Bergamo's Department of Management. Students pick an International Management or Marketing curriculum, with double degrees in Stuttgart and Krems. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
- A bachelor's degree, with transcripts for the last three or four years and descriptions of your main courses.
- English at B2 level, shown by a certificate such as IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge First or Pearson, or by a degree taught entirely in English; native speakers are exempt.
- No entrance test: the commission evaluates your CV and qualifications and interviews you to confirm the curricular requirements and your preparation.
- Translated degree and transcript, passport copy and at least one reference.
About the programme
International Management and Marketing (IMM) is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-77 management) worth 120 ECTS, run by the Department of Management of the University of Bergamo and taught entirely in English. Lessons take place at the Campus of Economics and Law in Via dei Caniana, Bergamo. Until 2022/23 the degree was called Management, Marketing and Finance.
The course trains future managers, entrepreneurs, analysts and professionals who can steer change in three business functions: management, marketing and finance. Teaching mixes learning by doing, research-led content, business software and visiting professors, in a class with many exchange and international students. It suits graduates in business, economics or management.
What you will study
You choose between the International Management and the Marketing curriculum. Units in the 2026/27 International Management plan include:
- Global Strategic Management (9 ECTS) and International Business Management (Advanced) (9 ECTS)
- Managing People and Organizational Behaviour (12 ECTS)
- Digital Business Model and Family Business (12 ECTS)
- New Business Venturing, Statistics for Management and Managerial Finance
- International Business Law or International Markets and Companies Law
- Options such as Design Thinking Bootcamp, Impact Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing and Analytics or a traineeship
- Electives such as Brand Management, Consumer Marketing, Market Research and CSR for Management and Marketing
How the programme is taught
Two double degrees run through yearly competitive calls. With the University of Stuttgart you spend the second year in Germany and earn its MSc in Business Administration, with priority for the International Management curriculum. With IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems in Austria you complete the second year there and earn its master's in Marketing. The course is also linked to the MERCURI joint programme in customer relationship marketing, and it has internship agreements with Italian and international companies. The plan ends with a 15 ECTS final dissertation.
Career paths
Graduates compete for jobs in firms, consulting companies and national and international corporations, or start their own business. The course lists roles such as:
- International manager (import and export) and international markets analyst
- Corporate developer and international business consultant
- Advisor in international chambers of commerce
- Digital consultant and digital marketing manager
- Marketing analyst, brand manager or sales manager
- Entrepreneur or advisor in web and communication agencies
Fees and scholarships
For 2026/27 the portal lists IMM with fees that depend on family income: €0 to €400 for the first instalment and €0 to €1,700 for the second, plus a non-refundable €156 on enrolment. Low-income applicants may pay little or nothing, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. The Lombardy DSU scholarship is handled by the university, which awards it on income and merit.
How to apply from outside the EU
International applicants are selected on CV, qualifications and an interview with the course commission. Applications go through the University of Bergamo DreamApply portal, with a €30 fee that covers up to two master's degrees. The 2026/27 calls ran from 24 November 2025 to 31 January 2026; 2027/28 dates have not been published.
After an offer, you complete Universitaly pre-enrolment and apply for a type D study visa.
How ApplyAZ helps
If this programme fits your goals, ApplyAZ can include it in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes at Italian public universities. We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose, submit your applications and Universitaly pre-enrolment, file your DSU scholarship application and prepare your visa file, with a named person on each stage. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa. See how ApplyAZ works or check your eligibility.
Questions and answers
Is International Management and Marketing taught in English?
Yes. The course says it is taught entirely in English, and applicants need English at B2 level unless they are native speakers or hold an English-medium degree.
What are the two curricula?
International Management, centred on global strategy, organisation and digital business, and Marketing, with units such as brand management, consumer marketing and market research.
Is there an entrance test?
No written test. For international bachelor's holders, the commission evaluates your CV and qualifications and holds an interview.
Can I earn a double degree?
Yes. Competitive yearly calls offer a second year at the University of Stuttgart in Germany or at IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems in Austria, with degrees from both universities.
What jobs do graduates do?
The course lists international manager, markets analyst, business consultant, digital consultant, digital marketing manager, brand or sales manager and entrepreneur.
How much are the fees?
Fees depend on family income. For 2026/27 the first instalment is €0 to €400 and the second €0 to €1,700, plus €156 on enrolment. The application fee is €30.
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