Presentation
Why choose this programme
internationality is the key feature of this programme, which is taught entirely in English and offers numerous opportunities for study abroad and exchange programmes, including Erasmus, Overseas, and Double Degree programmes with top-tier European and international Business Schools
the programme equips you with advanced economic and managerial skills, preparing you to work in small businesses, large corporations, or multinational companies competing in the global market
the innovative and dynamic teaching approach connects you directly with the professional world. You will have the opportunity to engage in project work, interact with managers, professionals, and industry experts during classes, and enhance your learning experience with real-world insights
Overview
The Master’s Degree Programme in International Management, taught entirely in English, prepares professionals capable of managing public and private organisations across all sectors and equipped to respond to socioeconomic transformations at both national and international levels.
By developing advanced skills in the main areas of management, the programme equips students to operate in complex, global contexts characterised by two key factors: increasing uncertainty—driven by rapid changes in demand, technology, and institutions—and global competition, involving companies of all sizes with strong international ambitions.
The course examines issues related to strategic planning and provides analytical and decision-making tools for management at corporate, business, and functional levels. Teaching is based on a learning-by-doing approach, with project work, real case studies, and the direct involvement of companies and institutions, enabling students to develop practical skills and strategic insight from the very beginning of their studies.
Opinions
Programme coordinator
“Ranked among the world’s top 200 Management programmes in the 2025 QS ranking, International Management was the first Master’s degree taught in English at VSM. Many of its alumni now lead business units in major Italian and international companies. We train professionals capable of making decisions related to export, and the management of global production and innovation networks. The programme provides both technical knowledge and soft skills essential for navigating the complexities of globalisatio.”
Hands-on experience and innovative teaching
The course also offers:
- Interactive teaching methods: lectures are designed to stimulate interaction between students and lecturers through discussions on business organisation business cases; in-class presentations of projects developed during group work.
- Direct interaction with the business world: during lessons, you will be able to meet numerous managers and professionals who participate in the lessons by bringing their experience and presenting their companies. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the Experior training courses, a learning experience that will allow you to apply what you have learnt to real business cases presented by partner companies through lean start-up and business model design thinking approaches. Finally, thanks to the Career Service, you will be able to choose the company where you will carry out a training period of a few months.
- A flexible pathway: there are compulsory and elective courses, so that students can customise their course of study.
- A diverse and international community: in addition to the numerous mobility opportunities, you will experience a multicultural environment thanks to the high percentage of foreign students who choose to enrol in the course.
International network, experience abroad and employment
You can apply to spend part of your studies abroad through international education programmes organised in collaboration with one or more partner universities, leading to either a Double Degree or a Joint Degree.
Current Double Degrees:
- Double Degree with ESCP Business School (France)
- Double Degree with Henley Business School, University of Reading (United Kingdom)
- Double Degree with SKEMA Business School (France)
- Double Degree with The University of Adelaide (Australia)
- Double Degree with Universität Hohenheim (Germany)
Ca' Foscari has over 1,500 partnerships with international institutions, including programmes like Erasmus+ and Overseas, enabling students to study and intern abroad.
Ca' Foscari's Career Service guides you into the world of work with advice services, CV support, meetings with institutions and companies, and the search for and setup of training internships in Italy and abroad.
After graduation
you may work as a Marketing Manager in industrial, commercial and service companies, both in business-to-consumer and business-to-business sectors, overseeing commercial strategies, sales network management and export activities. There are opportunities both in Italy and abroad, in dynamic and highly competitive environments
you may work as a Market Analyst, you could work for market research firms, communication agencies or corporate marketing departments, contributing to the development of strategies through data analysis, consumer trends and customer behaviour, in both B2C and B2B contexts
you may also pursue a career as a Marketing and Communication Consultant in communication and public relations agencies or consultancy firms, at national and international levels. In addition, you will have a solid foundation for starting your own entrepreneurial venture
Where
Venice School of Management
San Giobbe, Cannaregio 873, Fondamenta San Giobbe, 30121 Venice (Italy)
Contacts
Economic Campus
ADiSS - Economic Campus
San Giobbe [ITA], Cannaregio 873, Fondamenta San Giobbe, 30121 Venice (Italy)
Campus services: campus.economico@unive.it
Economic area internships: stage.areaeconomica@unive.it
Services for students and appointment reservation
Degree programme website (permalink): www.unive.it/degree/emr18