Master in International Management at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
English-taught LM-77 master's in Modena on internationalisation strategy, international marketing, B2B sales, trade law and business data, with company visits and a MeetTheManagers unit.
Master
2 years
Modena
English
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
International Management is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (LM-77) taught entirely in English by the Marco Biagi Department of Economics at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. It covers internationalisation strategy, B2B marketing and trade law. Fees depend on income, and it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
- A bachelor's degree in business or economics (Italian classes L-18 or L-33) or a recognised foreign equivalent.
- Graduates of other classes need at least 18 credits in business subjects, 9 in economics, 6 in law and 6 in statistics.
- A weighted average of at least 24/30 when you apply; 25/30 or more means admission without further checks, otherwise an interview in English.
- English at B2 level, shown by an international certificate or a statement from your university, or by the Unimore Language Centre test.
- Certified IT skills, such as an ECDL certificate or a university computing exam.
About the programme
International Management is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-77, business and economics) worth 120 ECTS, taught entirely in English by the Marco Biagi Department of Economics of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Unimore) in Modena. It trains graduates to take managerial and operational roles in the international growth of companies, institutions and organisations.
The department links the degree to the strong export focus of the local economy, driven by small and medium-sized manufacturers. It suits business and economics graduates who want to analyse foreign markets, design commercial and marketing policies abroad, and manage the organisational and legal side of operating internationally.
What you will study
The first phase covers strategy, innovation, organisational models and internationalisation strategies, plus the quantitative analysis of international markets. Later units focus on marketing, sales, law and data. Course units offered in 2026/27 include:
- Strategy and Innovation, and Organizational Forms and Design (9 ECTS each)
- Internationalization Strategies (9 ECTS)
- Elementary Applied Econometrics for International Economics (9 ECTS)
- Trade Marketing and Sales Management (9 ECTS)
- Managing B2B Relationships in Industrial Markets, and Social Media B2B Marketing
- International Contract and Business Law, and Cross Cultural Management
- Business Intelligence, and Statistical Learning and Prediction from Data
In the first year you take either English (Advanced), with a C1 exit level, or Chinese, but not both.
How the programme is taught
Alongside lectures, the plan includes a Business Planning unit and MeetTheManagers, a unit built around encounters with company managers, and the department lists company visits such as Ikea and Tetrapak. You can add an optional internship to the final dissertation, which carries no extra credits.
Career paths
According to the official course description, graduates work in firms, consultancies and institutions active on foreign markets. Profiles include:
- Marketing experts and managers of foreign markets in manufacturing, trading and service firms
- Import and export specialists
- Consultants who help firms enter foreign markets, including trade promotion and export credit agencies
- Managers in business associations, export consortia, chambers of commerce and regional export agencies
- Managers in logistics, transport and export support companies
Fees and scholarships
Unimore charges tuition according to family income. Non-EU students whose income and assets are entirely abroad get a notional Country ISEE, based on per-capita income at purchasing power parity; in 2026/27 the €0 to €30,000 band paid €380 plus fixed items in the first year. ER.GO scholarship holders are fully exempt from the all-inclusive fee, so International Management can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
Non-EU students living abroad apply through a dedicated call. For 2026/27 the online application ran from 10 January 2026 to 1 March 2026, extended from 20 February, with a non-refundable €20 fee, and the ranking list of admitted students was due by 15 April 2026. Final-year students may apply before graduating.
Admitted students complete Universitaly pre-enrolment and apply for a type D study visa. The 2027/28 call has not been published yet.
How ApplyAZ helps
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Questions and answers
Is International Management taught in English?
Yes. The Marco Biagi Department of Economics states that the degree is delivered entirely in English. You need English at B2 level, and the curricular English (Advanced) exam brings you to C1.
Which bachelor's degrees are accepted?
Degrees in business or economics (Italian classes L-18 or L-33) or foreign equivalents. Other graduates qualify with at least 18 credits in business, 9 in economics, 6 in law and 6 in statistics.
Is there an entrance test?
No written test. A weighted average of 25/30 or more means admission without further checks. Applicants between 24 and 25/30, or from other degree classes, sit an interview in English. Below 24/30 you cannot apply.
When is the deadline for non-EU applicants?
For 2026/27 the call for non-EU students living abroad ran from 10 January to 1 March 2026, after an extension from 20 February, with a 20 euro fee. The 2027/28 call is not published yet.
How much are the fees?
Fees depend on family income. For 2026/27, non-EU students with income only abroad received a notional Country ISEE, and the lowest band paid 380 euros plus fixed items in year one. ER.GO-eligible students are exempt from the all-inclusive fee.
What careers does it lead to?
The department names export and international marketing managers, import and export specialists, consultants helping firms enter foreign markets, and roles in chambers of commerce, export consortia, logistics and trade support bodies.
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