The program
Graduation Ceremony for MIEXed20, a.y. 21-23
MIEX’s highly flexible and modular structure is specifically designed to allow students to personalize their educational journey according to their unique goals and ambitions. The first year of the program is developed in close partnership with ICN Business School, creating a dynamic and immersive academic experience that is split between two prominent European countries: France and Italy. This dual-location structure offers students not only a comprehensive and varied educational foundation but also the invaluable opportunity to immerse themselves in diverse cultural and business environments, building a global mindset from the outset.
Students can choose between two distinct academic paths, depending on their personal and professional objectives.
- The first option is the Fast Track, a one-year program, which equips students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to enter the workforce quickly and efficiently.
- Alternatively, the MSc Track offers a more in-depth experience, extending over two years and leading to multiple degrees, including the prestigious Master of Science. This pathway allows students to further enrich their education, gaining a more comprehensive understanding of international business practices and expanding their expertise across various disciplines and markets.
Whichever path they choose, MIEX students benefit from a program designed to not only meet but exceed the demands of today’s globalized economy, positioning them for success in a wide range of international careers.
Year One
Mastering the key fundamentals of international management
The aim of the First Year is directed at mastering the key fundamentals of international management practices in order to create a sound knowledge base. The first year is divided in two academic semesters:
- from September to December at the ICN Business School – Nancy (France)
- from January to April at the UNIBO campuses in Forlì and Bologna (Italy).
At the end of the teaching activities in April, students finish the program with a Practical Work Activity. The features of this practical work activity depend on the track chosen: students concluding their MIEX with the one-yar program (Fast Track) will attend an In-Company internship and a Final Exam, while students wishing to continue their education with the MSc Track will work in teams on Field Work projects for companies.
Upon successful completion of this first year, all students (Fast Track and MSc Track) earn the MIEX “Master Universitario di Primo Livello”, a professional Master degree issued by the University of Bologna (60 ECTS).
Year Two
Specialization
The 2 year Master of Science Track allows students to specialize in a specific area at one of our Partner Universities.
All second year hosting Universities except ICN Berlin offer both an “MSc Standard Track” and a “Triple Degree Track” that require at least one academic semester followed by a Project Work or a Master Thesis. At ICN Berlin students may choose two different academic specializations in either Marketing or Finance and go for the “Triple Degree Track” with two academic semesters followed by an Internship and Master Thesis. Students from all tracks must discuss in front of a board of examiners their project work or master thesis as a final exam in order to complete the Master.
Students who successfully complete the second year earn the “Master Universitario di I livello” degree issued by Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna at the end of Y1, the “MSc in International Management (MIM)” issued by ICN Business School (120 ECTS) and the certificate issued by the 2nd year Partner University. The third optional degree issued by the second year host University depends on the track choices made by the student, some of which are subject to extra fees and/or additional course work.