Master in International Business in China (MIBC)

In Milano, at villa Clerici, in a historical context between walls witnesses of culture and magnificent Italian gardens, the University LUM Jean Monnet School of Management will host its center of internationalisation thus offering new Master Programmes for new careers.

The Master in International Business in China (MIBC) intends to provide graduates with a comprehensive and critical understanding of key issues in international business and economic development, as well as valuable perspectives on China’s economies and multinationals. Its ultimate objective is to prepare participants with strong skills for a successful international business career in Asian markets, more specifically, in the development of projects and partnering relationships between Italy and China.

The first module will base the pillars of international business management:

International Strategies

Global Economics and International Finance

Human Resources Management

Entrepreneurship and Startup Management

These courses are thought for interdisciplinary participants and will introduce to the fundamental tools for international strategic management.

Diversity in the group is an added value feature of the Program. Participants come from different cultural backgrounds and disciplines. They are carefully selected in order to form a group with similar concerns while maintaining a balanced mix of vision and cultures.

Focus on China

In this module participants will learn the fundamentals and uniqueness of Chinese culture in the Pacific Asia Region, through a case-based methodology and several guest speakers (managers, professionals with previous experiences in the Chinese context).

All the courses have a deep focus on China:

Managing in the Pacific Asia

Cross-Cultural Management

International Business Law

Supply Chain and Logistics

Digital Marketing and Social Media Communication

Fashion, Luxury and Made in Italy

Professional Services for internationalization in China

China culture immersion

In Shanghai, participants will experiment Chinese culture with an immersion in the cultural and business environment.

Two fundamental steps:

Chinese language, taught by a School recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education

Business orientation, with several guest speakers coming from the managerial and professional context (both Chinese and expatriates)

Internship program

The internship program lasts from 3 to 6 months, according to the choice made at the moment of the enrollment.

The company will be selected by FourStars, according the preferences expressed by the candidates for their personal development plan.

The candidate will be introduced to his/her Tutor in China, who will coach him/her during the internship program.

Networking events and activities will be promoted to enrich the experience in China, in order to meet other international young professionals.

Project work and final dissertation

At the end of the program, participants are asked to describe their internship experience in the final project work, that would be the object of the final dissertation.

This stage is the final step to obtain a Master Degree in International Business in China, corresponding to 60 CFU, according to the Italian Ministry of Education.