Global Master in International Management (MIM)

The Global Master in International Management (MIM) is a 12-month program, delivered On Campus in Rome and taught in English. It targets graduates who aspire to become innovative and responsible leaders. The objective is to provide core business competence and a cross-cultural management vision to understand the complexity of managing an organization in the global business arena. It prepares for roles as International Manager, Global Business Consultant, and Foreign Trade Director.

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Formula Full time

Method On campus (Rome)

Language English

Start Date October 2026

Enrollment 76%

Available seats 22

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Global Master in International Management (MIM)’s Overview

The Master in International Management (MIM) is a program balanced between core courses and integrated modules that build your understanding of the essentials of international management while helping you develop a more integrative, big-picture outlook on business, its challenges and solutions.

During the program you will develop the essential managerial and analytical skills and knowledge they need to succeed in entry-level management roles. Learn what it means to be an inspirational leader who puts people first and make initial steps towards having a positive impact on the world.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Global Business Insight: Build a thorough understanding of economic, social, and cultural factors shaping international business operations.
2. Managerial Excellence: Master key strategies and competencies to lead teams and organizations toward success and operational excellence.
3. Strategic Planning: Gain the expertise to design impactful business plans through strategic analysis, market research, and financial planning.
4. Team Leadership: Learn to build and manage diverse teams, aligning them with company values while exceeding organizational goals.
5. Global Leadership: Cultivate responsible, innovative leadership skills to thrive in global, intercultural business environments with ethical and forward-thinking solutions.

Why to choose our Global Master in International Management?

Business Practice Lab with Microsoft

During the Business Practice lab with Microsoft, you will work with the managers to create an International Marketing Strategy considering the strategy for international customer needs and buyers, pricing policy, distribution channels, international market analysis and culture assessment.

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Career Impact

+27% salary increase after 1 year of completing your master. Over 43K€ salary increase one year after completion of a master in General Management.

International Bootcamp in Barcelona included in the Master

Practice global leadership and differentiate your CV by gaining international experience while learning business. Be a global student: broaden your professional horizons and begin expanding your business network with a one-week intensive formula that explores key sectors in some of the world's most cosmopolitan business hubs: Silicon Valley, Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Tuscany, Lagos, Qatar, London, China, Grand Tour Italy, Porto, Lima, India, Dublin. The Master includes the Barcelona Bootcamp.

Grow your managerial potential

Being a manager isn't just about delegating tasks or assigning projects, through the additional program, grow your true managerial potential and kick-start your career. Get into the Leadership Program and develop your soft skills to communicate effectively, negotiate, resolve conflicts and lead. Or do a Company Shadowing and see in person what it means to manage people, grow organizations and make an impact.

Career Services

The Rome Business School Career Services help RBS Students be ready to enter the job market, developing the right knowledge, providing the market insights and tools that they need to pursue a successful career in a specific industry. With the support of the Career Service the students can define their career path, develop a strategy, hone the self presentation skills, and sharpen the CV. At Rome Business School you can choose among two different paths: the Career Accellerator and the RBS4Entrepreneurship.

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Ranked Top 100 in Western Europe by Eduniversal Rankings

The master is particularly suitable for those who want to pursue a career in the following roles:

Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Marketing Manager
Global Strategy Director
Business Developer Manager

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
International Project Manager
Global Vice President of Marketing
Supply Chain Manager

The salary of out students after the completion of our Global Master in International Management increased by an average of 27%

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Global Master in International Management:

The Master of International Management (MIM) program prepares students to take on managerial roles in international business environments and launch their careers in the field. During the program, students will acquire the managerial and analytical skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in first-level managerial positions. They will discover what it means to be an inspiring leader who prioritizes people and take their first steps to make a difference in the world.

1 Start with Managerial Core

2 Get Into Focusing and Specializing

3 Drive change and innovation for Global Business Immersion

4 Electives

5 Business in Action

6 Global Trends Lab

7 Captstone Project

Mind-Opening & Knowledge Management Setting

During the first module of the Master in Marketing, students will learn how to:

Managerial Economics
This module aims to prepare students by providing them with the essentials of entrepreneurship and business planning.
Geopolitics
Learn how global conflicts and trade rules affect business and how to make smart decisions in a changing world.
Management Accounting for Decision Making
The course focuses on the financial aspects of business decisions giving students an overview of the accounting tools useful and most used for short and long-term decision making such as cost management, budgeting, CVP analysis, and investment appraisal techniques.
Business Strategy
Through this module, students will know how to understand the long-term direction and strategy of a company, and will be able to identify the strategic business units of organizations.
Financial Statement Analysis
This course aims at equipping students with an understanding of financial statements and their usefulness for decision making.
Project & Operations Management
With this module, students will be able to manage projects, examine data and information, and have a diagnostic approach in solving problems.
Marketing: Traditional and Digital
Students will learn the application of marketing principles in organizational decision making.
Human Resource Management
This subject area focuses on strategic human resource issues such as workforce acquisition, development, motivation and retention.
Data Analytics for Managers
This course is designed to equip students with the basic knowledge needed to analyze and interpret large sets of data, to make effective business decisions and strategies.

Focusing and specializing

During the second module, students will learn how to:

1)Global Strategy and International Business

International Economics and Geoeconomics
Internationalisation strategies
Entry strategies in foreign markets
Supply Chain Management

2)Marketing and Brand Management

International Marketing and Consumer Insights
Brand Leadership and Equity Strategy
Product & Experience Management in the Digital Era
Digital Marketing, e commerce and Growth Hacking
Storytelling, Content Strategy & Corporate Communication

3)Managing International & Multinational Companies

Financial Management
International Business, Law and Taxation
Corporate Governance and Succession Planning
Investor Relations Management

4)Data Analytics for Management

Into the world of Data Analytics
Data Presentation, Analysis & Evaluation
Decision and Risk Analysis
Cybersecurity and Digital Risk Management

5)Strategic Communication in International Markets

Management of Multigenerational Teams
Negotitation, Crisis and Change Management
The Future of Cross Cultural Management

Being an innovative and responsible leader

During the third module, students will learn how to:

6) Intercultural Management and Sustainable Businesses

The Role of CSR: Business Sustainability and Circular Economy
Building ethical and responsible organizations
Made in Italy in International Markets (The Future of Food, Fashion and Mechanical Industry)

7)Exponential Digital Technologies

Digital Economy
Tech Future Business Trends: AI, Blockchain and the Business Impact

Why Electives?

The goal of Rome Business School is to develop future managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are ready to capitalize on the benefits of digitalization, go global, and have a positive impact on society.

Electives are ideal tools for students to improve their employability by focusing on high-demand skills.

Electives assist students in carving out a niche for themselves and becoming more competitive.
Electives expose students to courses they might not have encountered otherwise.
Electives provide a one-of-a-kind curriculum that fosters life and career skills.
Elective courses are organized in 7 main areasof interest:

Macro Area I 

Next Gen Business: Innovation, AI and Digital Growth

Area 1: Innovation & Growth
Area 2: AI4 Business: Shaping the Future
Area 3: Tech & Digitalization

Macro Area II

Global Business Excellence

Area 4: Industry Business Excellence
Area 5: International Business
Area 6: Global Electives with RBS international partner Business Schools
Area 7: Introduction to preparation for professional certifications

Practice Lab | In partnership with Microsoft

The Rome Business School Practice Lab is where theoretical concepts are put into practice and participants learn through experience.

Microsoft managers will lead the Lab, examining various specialist knowledge, working on exercises, and networking with students while sharing their experience and expertise. This Lab is completely run by Microsoft* managers, with whom you will work to develop a product launch strategy and run a virtual company as CEO. The Business Simulation is an innovative and engaging managerial tool that allows the dynamics and logic of a business to be reproduced.

*Partnerships with companies can change over time

Business in Action - Hands-on Lab

The Global Trends lab consists of 2 virtual sessions:

Session 1: How to Find Sources to Identify Global Trends Identify sources and monitor Global trends Deep Dive into the Global World Trends Shaping the World of Today – guest speakers from UN, UNIDO, ILO. Examples of Global Trends:

The Future of Work
Ethics of AI and Big Data
The World in 2030: Future Scenarios

Session 2: Understand the impact of global trends on businesses, and explore ways in which businesses can adapt and transform based on future trends and forward-thinking strategies

An educational experience

You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your abilities by tackling a real-world business challenge at the end of your educational experience. Make use of your skills to identify opportunities and create a truly innovative strategy.

Take on a genuine business challenge. You can work with a small group to develop a marketing strategy for a new business, a strategy to increase online sales, or a loyalty offering for different generations.

Two case studies from two different companies will be assigned to you to put your master’s course knowledge to the test.

Rome Business School International Bootcamps experiences

During the full week you will experience an intensive and fully immersive business experience, facing challenges, dealing with managers, students and lecturers, and creating your own project that will be presented at the end of the Bootcamp Experience

Rome Business School International Bootcamps experiences

Change your life forever: discover where the World Technology was born and grown. From microprocessors to computers, from browser to social media, from sharing economy to crypto currencies.

Immerse yourself in the capital of fashion and luxury, and live the real rise of the business. Learn how to combine creation and management in the industry house to be applied in all types of companies.

Develop and manage a completely new business idea through the Google Ventures Methodology: The Design Sprint. Discover how innovation is leading the change of the global market and challenge your managerial and entrepreneurial projects to become real.

The aim is to mix together contents and network to become leaders in the strategy of your current or future company.

Experience Italy through a native person’s perspective by a cultural exploration and understanding of not only the process of winemaking, but mostly the convivial importance of food and wine.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn how to do business, generate growth as a socially responsible leader and discover the giant of Africa.

Discover and develop unique opportunities to grow in a dynamic environment with a traditional yet modern approach to business.

Join our immersive bootcamp in London to explore the latest trends, strategies, and technologies that drive the world of finance and banking forward. Gain insights into the cutting-edge world of digital finance and learn from industry experts. Unlock your potential in this rapidly evolving field!

Discover the cutting-edge world of e-Commerce and Digital Marketing at our immersive bootcamp in China. Gain insights into the latest trends, strategies, and technologies that drive online businesses forward in one of the most enriching countries of this century.

Join our new Dublin Bootcamp to gain hands-on experience with global data, connect with industry leaders, and enhance your career prospects. Immerse yourself in the tech scene and enjoy Dublin’s rich culture while learning cutting-edge data skills.

Join our new Porto Bootcamp to gain practical insights into sustainability and ESG management. Engage with industry experts, enhance your skills in responsible business practices, and enjoy the scenic beauty of Porto while advancing your career.

Expand your network of industry professionals and meet distinguished arts and culture professionals and managers in four of the most important Italian cities in terms of cultural heritage: Venice, Florence, Rome and Naples.

Join our Lima Bootcamp to explore the heartbeat of Latin American business, diving into emerging market trends and consumer behavior. This is your chance to network with regional powerhouses and sharpen your strategic mindset while soaking in the city’s unique colonial heritage and world-class culinary scene.

Join our India Bootcamp to witness the scale of one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies and master the art of frugal innovation. Engage with tech visionaries and industry disruptors in a high-energy environment, all while experiencing the incredible diversity and vibrant traditions that define the subcontinent.

Your Mentors

The Global Master in International Management (MIM) is taught by an international faculty of university professors and industry professionals. Teaching focuses on practical expertise and managerial skills aligned with current industry requirements.

Meet the full Faculty

ALBERTO MATRONE

Program Director

Alberto Matrone is an international executive with over 30 years of experience in telecommunications and network technologies, with strong expertise in mobile devices and go-to-market strategies. He has led teams and businesses in global environments — including serving as Vice President for Eastern Europe at HMD Global — standing out for his leadership, strategic vision, and P&L management. He is currently a Senior Advisory Consultant at NHZCA Srl and Program Director at Rome Business School, where he helps shape the next generation of managers.

Francesca Bracci Staff Trainer for Luxury Hospitality Hotels

Francesca Bracci is a trainer and lecturer with 20+ years of experience across the luxury, hospitality, and education sectors. She teaches Fashion and Luxury Marketing, Customer Experience, and Communication Strategies. Holding a degree from La Sapienza University, she integrates academic insight with practical expertise developed through event planning and staff training for global brands like Fendi, Bulgari, and Marriott. She is also certified in Leadership and Communication.

Massimo Sarti Business Agility Consultant and Trainer

Massimo Sarti is an experienced consultant, trainer, and lecturer specializing in Agile methodologies, Project Management, and innovation practices. With over 25 years of professional experience, he currently serves as a trainer for ENI Corporate University and various private organizations, focusing on Agile Awareness, Scrum, and Lean UX. Sarti is also a lecturer at Rome Business School and Politecnico di Torino, where he teaches courses on Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, and Lean Startup. He holds certifications as a Professional Scrum Trainer and Accredited Kanban Trainer, Lean Agile Coach and Trainer Sarti has consulted for global companies such as SACE SpA, TIM, and Barilla, and contributed to significant process improvements and Agile transformations. His expertise spans multiple industries, including energy, finance, and pharmaceuticals.

Federico Coccia Founder & Marketing Manager @ Edit Studio

Federico Coccia is a marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and lecturer with 12+ years of experience in brand strategy and digital marketing. He is the Founder and Marketing Manager of Edit Studio, a multidisciplinary agency for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, where he has led over 150 international projects. He lectures at IED and ESSEC Business School, holds a degree from IED, and previously held fashion marketing leadership roles at David Naman and Paul Taylor.

Germana Barba Public Affairs & Policy Expert

Germana Barba is a public and international affairs consultant, political scientist and lecturer with over 25 years of experience in regulatory, governmental, and corporate affairs. She currently teaches Public Affairs at LUISS Guido Carli University in Rome. She previously held executive roles at Philip Morris International, including Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. Ms. Barba holds two MSc degrees in EU Studies and International Relations from the London School of Economics, and a Degree in International and Diplomatic Sciences from the University of Trieste, awarded with highest honors. She has previously served as Adjunct professor at the University of Pavia. Founder of Women in Action and board member of Global Women in PR Italia, she advises global clients through her consultancy based in Lausanne. Her publications focus on communication, Euro-Mediterranean relations, and industrial dialogue.

Maurizio Di Domenico Senior Advisor at Ambire

Maurizio Di Domenico is an Executive Manager with over 25 years of experience in General and People Management, specializing in leading sales teams across Europe, Asia, South America, and the USA. Currently CEO and Executive Board member at ARVALI & ASSOCIATI in Rome and Senior Partner at Ambire. Previously at Alitalia from 1996 to 2014, holding roles including Sales Director, Marketing Director, and Purchasing Director, he doubled the charter business and grew leisure customers by 20%. His CV is certified by RINA Services and sponsored by FEDERMANAGER.

Alessandro Villadei Program Director of the Bachelor in Business Economics

Founder and CEO of AVOR Consulting, he is an expert in M&A, Leveraged Buyouts, and corporate restructuring. With an international background spanning New York and Italy, he has served as a Hedge Fund Analyst and CFO. A CFA Level III candidate and contributor to Seeking Alpha, he possesses deep expertise in Project Finance and financial modeling. Since 2024, he has been a lecturer and Program Director at Rome Business School.

Carlo Pivanti Marketing Consultant

Carlo Pivanti is a seasoned marketing executive with over 30 years of experience in the consumer goods industry. Holding a degree in Economics from La Sapienza, he served as CMO at the Pepsi-Lipton Joint Venture and held multiple VP roles at Unilever across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, leading brand strategy in ice cream and frozen food for over two decades. He currently teaches global marketing, brand development and FMCG innovation at Rome Business School.

Valerio Mancini Director Research Center

Dr. Valerio Mancini is a geopolitics, diplomacy, and international organizations expert with 18+ years of experience. Currently Director of the Divulgative Research Center at Rome Business School, his research was recognized in the 2025 Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings. He holds an LL.M. and an M.A. in Economic Security, Geopolitics, and Intelligence, and worked for the Italian Presidency of the Council of Ministers. He is an award-winning author, a visiting lecturer at Zhongnan University, and teaches at institutions including La Sapienza and Rome City Institute.

Sabina Eminente Program Director of the Master in Digital Marketing and Business Transformation

Senior Executive with a 25-year career at Nestlé, Mastercard, and lastminute.com. Currently a Partner at YOURgroup and Director of the Master in Digital Marketing & Business Transformation at Rome Business School, she is an expert in digital innovation, strategic leadership, and DEI advocacy.

Ruggero Battisti Italrevi S.p.A. - Global Management Group - Partner

Ruggero Battisti is a Chartered Accountant with 30+ years of experience in audit, compliance, M&A, and turnaround management. He is the Founding Partner at ItalRevi S.p.A. and GMG Capital S.r.l., specializing in advisory and corporate finance. A former KPMG manager, he has served as Chairman and Board Member for various corporations and Supervisory Bodies (D.Lgs. 231/01). He is an Adjunct Professor at LUMSA and Tor Vergata universities, and a founding member of Fondazione Lab PA.

Alessandro Fiorentino  MODE Consulting Srl - Partner

Alessandro is a senior professional with 30 years of experience across large organizations including Deloitte and Trenitalia, start-ups, and family businesses. He is shareholder and Board member of Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria. Expert in strategic management, business development, and sustainability, his expertise spans hospitality, tourism, wellness, and corporate governance across Italy, Europe, Africa, and Asia. He is a Partner at MODE Consulting and lecturer at La Sapienza, Tor Vergata, and Roma Tre universities, and holds a Guest Service Professional (CGSP) certification.

Valentino Megale Program Director of the On Campus Master in AI

A tech entrepreneur and biologist with a Ph.D. in Neuropharmacology, Valentino Megale is the CEO and co-founder of Softcare Studios, a startup leading the use of extended reality (XR) and AI for mental health. With over 7 years of experience in Digital Health and international accolades like the Startup Europe Awards, he is a top expert in immersive technologies. Since 2024, he has served as Program Director of the Master in Artificial Intelligence at Rome Business School.

Silvia Melandri Lawyer

Silvia Melandri is a legal consultant and Senior Lawyer with over 25 years of experience in civil, commercial, and international law. A summa cum laude graduate in Law from LUISS Guido Carli University, she was admitted to the bar in 2003 and has advised leading Italian firms and international clients including Lloyd's of London, Ralph Lauren, and SNAM Rete Gas. She currently teaches International Business Law and consults at Studio Traverso e Associati and Officinalex, with expertise spanning insolvency, labor law, and international contracts.

Corporate Advisory Board

The Corporate Advisory Board embodies the spirit of collaboration between the academic world and the real management sphere by becoming one of the key players in the Quality Assurance Process, the process of continuous improvement of the Rome Business School’s range of Management Training programs.

Composed of 133 Leaders, Managers and Professionals from key areas of National and International Businesses, through the Corporate Advisory Board, Rome Business School activates a process of continuously updating its training programs, relying on numerous business interactions and inputs provided by the members of the committee in the annual meetings and discussions with the school.

CAB

133 Members

27 CEO and General Management

30 Marketing and Sales Communication

Career and Entrepreneurship Services

Throughout your Global Master in International Management (MIM), you will be accompanied and supported by our Career Services team. With over 10 years’ experience in education, we help young talents and managers to build their future, guiding them along the path that best suits their capabilities, desires and professional goals.

To give our students the best support achieving their professional objectives, we’ve structured our Career Service into two core areas:

Admission process

Rome Business School works hard to maintain the highest standard of quality in the programs we offer. That’s why, in order to ensure the eligibility of the candidates, all applicants must undergo and successfully pass a selection process structured as follows:

Evaluation of credentials

Application Confirmation

Selection Interview

Admission

Enrollment

The admission process is aimed to verify the candidate’s eligibility to attend the Master in International Management. The candidate’s academic history, previous experiences in the topics covered in the Master and motivation will be matters of the evaluation. Once it’s sent, the application will be evaluated by the Rome Business School’s academic committee. In order to ensure the application’s suitability, it is important to deliver all of the required documentation.

Global Master in International Management: Financial Aid and Tuition

Fee

Payment of the participation fee of € 14,900 can be made in the following ways:

Installments from moments of enrollment (earlier enrollment for more installments)
Full Payment with an additional discount of -10%

Scholarships

Based on their personal profile, experience and proven motivation, the candidate may be awarded a scholarship to partially cover the participation fee. In fact, Rome Business School offers the most deserving candidates the opportunity to benefit from 7 different types of scholarships. These partial economic hedges can consist of 6 months of interest-free financing.

Early Bird Enrollment Scholarship.
Lifelong Learning Scholarship.
Executive Women Scholarship.
Academic Excellence Scholarship.

Entrepreneurial Grant.
Better Managers for a Better World Scholarship.
Student Loan Assistance Grant.

Competition for scholarships increases as the starting date approaches and funds are limited, so it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.

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Student Testimonials

Fraula D. - Switzerland Roche – Project Manager

I would recommend it to everyone who wants to have an insight into the business world, to create an exciting network, and meanwhile live and wake up every morning in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Alessia S. - Italy BIP – Business Analyst

Thanks to the Master I have certainly acquired new knowledge and skills expendable in the labour market. I understood the concepts used in economic theory to describe individual, corporate and government behaviours, when companies decide to enter a market and the current dynamics of globalization, with its pros and cons.

Chiara M. -Italy Eumetsat – System Operations Engineer

The Master in International Management gave me the essential tools to start working in a company. Thanks to the workshops, during the interview, I had the chance to show the project I’ve done and my capabilities.

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FAQs about the Global Master in International Management (MIM)

No, it is not possible to study this exact master online. However, if you wish to course a similar master, we do have an International MBA Online or an International Master Online in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.