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Master Degree in International ManagementDepartment of Economics «Marco Biagi»

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Prof. Elisa Martinelli

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UNIMORE at a glance

❑ The third oldest university in Europe (1175)

❑ In 1995 it became the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia– "network" model.

❑ UNIMORE today (2021)– 13 Departments; 1 faculty– 900 teaching & researching staff– Almost 25,000 students enrolled (about 2,000 international students)– 3,500 graduate students– almost 900 students involved in Erasmus Programmes– 44 Bachelor's degree programmes– 38 Master's degree programmes– 13 PhD Programs

– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTeFVduThVQ

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Born in 1968 as Faculty of Economics, it became the Department of Economics “Marco Biagi” in 2012

❑ 3,000 enrolled Students (around 1,000 in the 1st Year – bachelors and masters)❑ 800 graduate students per year❑ 64 professors❑ 21 administrative staff❑ 8 degree courses❑ 1 Phd Course❑ Library: 230,000 volumes; 4,000 periodicals, databases, software programmes❑ Language and computer labs; Extensive wi.fi connections; Stage & Placement Service

Department of Economics«Marco Biagi»https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1e1CRpjm2o&t=3s

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Venice

Rimini

Mantova

Alpes

Milano

Rome

Pisa

Firenze

Parma

Verona

Modena

Modena - a great location!

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Modena (189,000 population), is a city of good & enjoyable life:❑ Beautiful music: (Luciano Pavarotti: one of the greatest tenors in history)

❑ Fine food & cuisine: Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Lambrusco wine, and traditionalBalsamic Vinegar.

❑ High speed sports cars: Ferrari, Maserati, Pagani

❑ Annual Festival of Philosophy (2nd week of September).

❑ Architectural treasures: Cathedral and Ghirlandina Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage site (1997).

Modena Province (701,000 population) is:❑ one of the most advanced provinces in Europe,

❑ ranking 10th in average income per capita in Italy

❑ acclaimed in the world for its prosperous industrial districts: Automotive (Modena and Maranello), Ceramic Tiles (Sassuolo), Fashion (Carpi), Biomedical (Mirandola), Mechanical

equipments (Modena), Processing foods (Castelvetro), Fruits and EU quality labels

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Modena – a welcoming cityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpBF-bbyaYY

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Master Degree in International Management: Purpose and main contents

to meet the growing demand of businesses & organizations for specialized graduates capable of assuming managerial and operational roles in the internationalization processes.

❑promoting the adoption of innovative approaches & entry market strategies in order to successfullyoperate in international markets

❑managing marketing & commercial strategies, policies and operational tools in a «glocal» perspective

❑collecting, processing and analysing economic and market data at an international level to support the decision-making process of businesses and institutions

❑communicating in foreign languages (English; Chinese)

AN INTERNATIONAL COURSE IN A MULTI-CULTURALENVIRONMENT, ENTIRELY TAUGHT IN ENGLISH

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Career Options

THE DEGREE PROGRAM LEADS TO MANAGERIAL AND OPERATIONAL

JOBS SUCH AS SALES MANAGER, REGIONAL SALES MANAGER, NATIONAL

SALES DIRECTOR, KEY ACCOUNT, REP, BUYER, INTERNATIONAL MARKET

ANALYST, CRM SPECIALIST, PRODUCT MANAGER, MARKETING MANAGER,

ETC. WITHIN:

➢COMPANIES IN THE MANUFACTURING, RETAILING AND SERVICES

SECTORS (B2B AND B2C)

➢CONSULTANCY COMPANIES, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS

OPERATING AT A NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

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Study Programme

2-years master degree: 120 ECTS

Marks ranking from18/30 to 30/30

NOT ONLY TRADITIONAL LECTURES!

➢ CROSS-CULTURAL MEETINGS➢ DISCUSSIONS WITH BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS➢ SEMINARS & CONFERENCES➢ COMPANY VISITS➢ GROUP PROJECTS & PRESENTATIONS➢ OPPORTUNITY TO PARTECIPATE IN STUDY TOURS &

EXPERIENCES ABROAD➢ China study Tour; Double Degrees

➢ INTERNSHIPS & THESIS PROJECT IN ITALY & ABROAD (GRANTS)

- Business planning [credits: 3]

- Managing B2B relationships in industrial markets [credits: 6]

TEACHING COURSES ECTS semester

1st year

Organizational forms and design 9 1

Statistical learning & prediction from data 6 2

Strategy & innovation 9 1

One examination to be selected between: Chinese orEnglish (advanced)

9 1 + 2

Elementary applied econometrics for international economics

9 2

Industrial economics 6 2

Internationalization strategies 9 2

2nd year

Business intelligence 6 1

Trade marketing & sales management 9 1

International trade theory & policy 6 2

International contract & business law 6 1

Examination chosen by the student 9 2

Final examination [master thesis/internship] 27 2

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International Opportunities for the IM students (DEMB)

Erasmus exchanges

21 European Countries and 73 Institutions & Partner UniversitiesPortugal (5), Spain (15), France (5). Switzerland (3). Austria (1), Germany (7), Belgium (2); The Netherlands (1); UK (1); Czech Rep. (1),

Denmark (1), Finland (2), Norway (1), Sweden (1), Lithuania (1), Estonia (1) Poland (2), Croatia (2) Romania (2); Bulgaria (2), etc…..

1 Double Degree with Bochum University (D)

More Overseas program (financed by UNIMORE)Amity University (India)

University of Kyoto (Japan)

University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) (China)

Universidad Catolica del Maule (Chile)

Faculdade de Economia, Administracao e contabilidade de Ribeirao Preto da Universidade de Sao Paolo (FEA-RP/USP) (Brasil)

Interniship and thesis project

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Opportunities to study the Italian Language

UNIMORE linguistic center (CLA)

It offers Italian language classes completely free of charge

Workgroups during classes with Italian students

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ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

DIRECT ADMISSION TO THE COURSE WITHOUT

FURTHER ASSESSMENT FOR THE STUDENTS

POSSESSING THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS

(at the application date)

1. a Bachelor degree deemed suitable and obtained before

submitting the application for admission• basic knowledge in the following subjects: Business Administration,

Marketing, Management, Economics, Statistics and Mathematics.

2. at least a B2 level (Common European Framework of

Reference) English language certificate, or alternatively a

declaration by the university (Language Centre or Department)

in which the applicant is enrolled confirming the required

language skill level.

3. European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), or alternatively

the documents certifying the applicant’s IT skills, should they

have not been indicated in the study programme

4. a personal preparation, training and professional experience

relating to this specific type of Master’s degree.

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ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

INTERVIEW WITH AN EXAMINING

BOARD IN MAY/JUNE 2021

(SKYPE, ZOOM OR GOOGLE MEET)

1. a Bachelor degree deemed suitable and obtained

before submitting the application for admission

• basic knowledge in the following subjects:

Business Administration, Marketing,

Management, Economics, Statistics and

Mathematics.

2. at least a B2 level (Common European Framework

of Reference) English language certificate, or

alternatively a declaration by the university

(Language Centre or Department) in which the

applicant is enrolled confirming the required

language skill level.

3. European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), or

alternatively the documents certifying the

applicant’s IT skills, should they have not been

indicated in the study programme

4. a personal preparation, training and professional

experience relating to this specific type of Master’s

degree.

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Ranking criteria

Study qualification and educational experience (more specifically basic knowledge of Business

Administration, Marketing, Management, Economics, Statistics and Mathematics) and, in

addition, IT skills and ECDL

0 – 35

Tot max 35

Level B2 English language international certificate

0 – 20

Tot max 20

Personal paper written in English in which the applicant explains the reasons for applying

The following will be also assessed: clarity of expression, motivational drive, general/specific

skills relating to the study programme, English speech skills, unique skills

Reference letter

The general/specific features of the reference letters, as well as the credibility of the source and

their writing date will be considered

0 – 10

Tot max 10

Relevance between the previous education and the objectives of the study programme, that

may be assessed by means of an interview

The university education and any extra-university activity will also be taken into consideration

(internships, summer schools, jobs) if they are relevant with the objectives and the

characteristics of the study programme

0 – 35

Tot max 35

Final score 0-100

The ranking list will be

available on the website:

https://www.unimore.it/bandi/

StuLau-grad2.html

by 30th June 2021.

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Referents and information

❑Master degree web-site https://www.economia.unimore.it/site/en/home/courses-and-exams/master-degree-courses/international-management.html

❑ IM 2021 call for non-EU students: https://www.international.unimore.it/bandilan.html

❑ Head of the Master Degree Course: Prof. Elisa Martinelliemail address: elisa.martinelli@unimore.it

❑ Educational Coordinator:Mrs Lara Liveraniemail address: lara.liverani@unimore.it

SAVE THE DATES

• Program presentation: 31th March 2021

link: meet.google.com/zkt-bivk-nka

• application dealine: 10th June 2021

On the www.esse3.unimore.it portal

• enrollment: from 12th July to 20th

December 2021

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Master Degree in International Management

Department of Economics «Marco Biagi» - University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Thanks and come to

study IM in UNIMORE!Prof. Elisa Martinelli