University of Verona

MSc in International Economics and Business Administration IEBA

Academics all over the world have helped to design your course, helping you graduate with the skills that employers look for. Our teaching methods are grounded in contemporary academic research, with a strong emphasis on addressing the practical challenges faced by firms operating in a global environment.

You will extend your knowledge and intellectual abilities from your first degree through an academically rigorous course of study, in which in the first year you will learn the trade and tricks of international economies and firms operating successfully via import-export, foreign direct investment and global value chains. Informed by the latest academic and professional developments, you will build the skills, competencies and personal attributes of a manager in international economics and business administration.

You learn through:

• lectures
• team-work and interactive seminars
• dedicated tutor support
• digitally enabled learning and simulations
• group and individual presentations
• support internship and a live consultancy project
• small group and individual dissertation supervision meetings

Key themes

In international environments, firms and organizations can thrive in different national contexts in a range of ways. The curriculum themes and learning materials represent a diversity of global contexts and perspectives. The teaching focuses on the current real-world global issues facing international firms.
You will explore international economics and trade, cross-border investments, global value chains and internationalization, global entrepreneurship and international strategy. You will learn how to study the changing nature of the international business environment and how it can impact firms. You will be prepared for the diversity and complexity of a globally integrated and internationally focused business environment.
You’ll acquire essential skills in project management, business analysis, problem-solving and teamwork – learning how to present information and critically evaluate issues as you collaborate and problem-solve in teams.

Real-world projects

You will develop practical managerial skills by interacting with firms, starting with business presentations in class, with an internship and thesis opportunities in partner firms. You will have the chance to enhance your communication and business awareness, which is particularly beneficial to international students in terms of business engagement and group work skills development.
Key teaching modules make use of business guest lecturers to give practical focus and effective insights into the issues facing real-world firms. Former students and Alumni may also refer to their experience, giving students a sense of their path towards the job market.
You will also self-reflect and develop skills that may boost your future professional development. Business (soft) skills, such as interpersonal, intercultural capabilities, team working and presentation – will complement academic skills such as data acquisition, analysis, academic writing and research.

Networking opportunities

You will take part in careers days, consultancy projects and guest lectures, plus the possibility of networking with former students. You will be able to develop areas to focus on in your thesis, internship or project elective, which you can link to your career aspirations.

Field trips

You may be able to attend field trips to firms in France, Germany, Italy and Portugal (or elsewhere) – from local small and medium sized enterprises to multinational firms – giving you a sense of the types of workplaces you could be working in.

A wide variety of interesting roles within firms would be suitable for graduates, including:

• business creation and market development
• market research and entry
• human resource management
• purchasing, logistics, distribution and supply chain management
• export management and coordination
• consultancy
• account, brand, product and project management