MIB Trieste School of Management
MBA in International Business
Trieste, Italy
MBA
DURATION
24 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
12 Sep 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
23 Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 28,000 **
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
* 05 August 2026 extra EU | 12 September EU
** tuition waivers up to 70%
Key Summary
A flexible MBA to drive the change
Expand your mindset, exploit your potential, and change the course of your life and career. Our MBA in International Business will have a far-reaching impact: you start to change yourself to change the world around you.
The MIB Trieste MBA in International Business is an AMBA- and ASFOR-accredited blended MBA for professionals seeking a flexible 12–24 month path (full-time or part-time). It is delivered on campus in Trieste or online. The program combines core management foundations with an international focus (global context, operations, marketing, geopolitics), applied projects, and a structured leadership development track.
You graduate with an MBA (60 ECTS) within a Double Degree program with the University of Trieste, recognized by Italy’s Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR).
Our real-world approach helps you develop creative problem-solving skills and confidence with a curriculum you can tailor through electives.
Now in its 37th edition, this MBA is among the small number of MBAs accredited by AMBA - Association of MBAs, the international certifying body which only accredits the leading 2% of the world's business schools with MBA programs, focusing on impact, employability and learning outcomes.
Ranked #3 in Italy and Top 30 in Europe for Return on Investment, our MBA also offers one of the fastest global
payback times according to the QS Global MBA Ranking 2025.
Growing and changing
This MBA is built for career progression, career switch, or entrepreneurship.
Graduates typically use the MBA to accelerate within their organization, switch industry/role, or move into international-facing positions. Common outcomes include roles such as Business Development Manager, International Sales Manager, Marketing Manager, Global Operations Manager, Project Manager, and Strategy/Management Consulting (depending on prior experience). Career support starts from day one through coaching, CV/interview preparation, and personal branding; the School reports a 95% placement rate within 6 months after graduation.
Supported by our Career Services and Leadership Dynamics activities from day one you will be able to design your own growing path:
- Career planning & goal setting
- CV and interview preparation
- Personal branding on LinkedIn
- Public speaking & negotiation skills
Who is it for?
This MBA is designed for internationally minded professionals ready to accelerate their career, switch role/industry, or step into leadership responsibilities. You’ll join a small, selective cohort (up to 35 participants) with strong work experience and diverse backgrounds—typically with 10+ nationalities represented each year.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (any discipline)
- Minimum 3 years post-graduate work experience (including PhD/internships/traineeships)
- Good English proficiency
- High personal motivation
What we look for
Beyond academics, we value problem-solving, communication skills, international exposure (study or work), and clear career goals.
International exposure
You can enrich the MBA with international study tours and exchange options.
MBA Core Courses: a multidisciplinary business foundation
The MBA in International Business includes 5 sections:
- Fundamentals -9 credits (finance, accounting, quantitative methods, financial mathematics)
- Business Management -17 credits (strategy, corporate finance, operations, digital transformation, ESG, management control, operations and supply chain, research methods)
- International Business -8 credits (global marketing, business context, operations, geopolitical scenarios)
- Business Innovation -9 credits (new product & service development, venture planning, machine learning for business analytics)
- Leadership Dynamics & Accountability -4.5 credits (soft skills)
You complete the path with electives and a final dissertation:
·Elective courses -8.5 credits minimum (such as: Agile Strategy, Creativity at work, Crypto Economics, Data Analytics for Finance and Insurance, Developing a Global Mindset, Digital Marketing, among others)
·Final Dissertation -4 credits
Merit-based Scholarships
MIB Trieste offers these scholarships to candidates that the Admission Board recognizes as having greater growth potential. Scholarships are provided thanks to the contribution of the sponsor companies and are limited.
The School supports those who decide to invest in a complete on-campus experience, choosing the full-time in-person formula; this choice requires interrupting work and incurring additional costs for travel and accommodation.
For this reason, the Scholarships for those who attend full-time in-person reach up to 70%
Scholarships offered by the School:
- for the full-time (1 year) in-person MBA: Scholarships up to 70% of the tuition fee;
- for the part-time MBA (2 years): Scholarships up to 30% of the tuition fee.
- for the online MBA (1 or 2 years): Scholarships up to 30% of the tuition fee.
Corporate Merit-Based Scholarships
Corporate partners provide full and partial merit-based scholarships to talented candidates who meet the specific criteria.
New scholarships may be added in the coming weeks as agreements with companies are finalized.
Scholarships up to 70%
- Scholarships for female candidates
- Scholarships for citizenship
- Scholarships by degree and professional sector
- Scholarship University of Trieste
- Scholarships "Young Entrepreneurs"
Why this MBA?
- Blended & flexible: attend on campus or online; full-time or part-time (12-24 months)
- Applied learning: projects and practical assignments integrated into core and innovation courses
- International focus: global business context, financial operations, marketing, geopolitics
- Leadership development: dedicated path on personal skills and accountability
- Accredited quality: AMBA + ASFOR