Master in International Business and Digital Transformation

POLIMI GSoM Business Digital Transformation

Overview

Are you looking to build a successful and impactful career in the field of International Business and Digital Transformation? Look no further - our programme is tailored just for you!

It’s well known that internationalisation is one of the most effective ways to expand your company, but it does involve several challenges, such as market choice, entry-mode strategy, business planning, coordination of foreign units, and management of human resources and cultural and institutional diversity.

Digital transformation can help you tackle these challenges, as technology provides both direct and indirect support for internationalisation.

That’s where our Master in International Business and Digital Transformation comes in - to equip you with the necessary skills to be the innovator and digital transformer that companies need, ready to design and manage successful international growth using digital technologies.

Ready to elevate your career in the field of international business? Download our brochure and transform your future!

Is it right for me?

You are an ideal candidate if you:

have a background in any discipline and want to develop a holistic view of international business in the digital era by acquiring the professional expertise, approaches and tools to help your company design and manage international growth.

Please note that we’ve designed this programme for recent graduates with ideally no more than 3 years of work experience. If you have more experience, you might also like to take a look at our International MBA programmes.

Why choose this master?

The Master in International Business and Digital Transformation is unique for the following reasons:

A programme that responds to market demands:

The 2024 World Investment Report underlines the fact that global trends are altering Foreign Direct Investment patterns, with a key emphasis on digitalisation to boost investments and drive innovation. Moreover, according to the 2023 Global Trade Survey by Thomson Reuters Institute, it has been identified that 57% of companies outsource some aspects of global trade, supply and value chain management due to the lack of qualified people to fill key roles. To excel in this ever-changing landscape, it’s essential to cultivate a diverse skill set encompassing strategic planning, cross-cultural competence, ability to face challenges and propel digital innovation.

A practice-based learning method:

throughout the journey, you’ll learn from practitioners and use interactive methodologies, including more than 40 hours of classes with experts, business cases, role-plays and companies. You’ll get valuable insights on emerging trends and the skills that are needed in the current job market, while also benefiting from networking opportunities that transcend the classroom.

A real international experience:

live a unique experience by attending a dual-degree programme between POLIMI Graduate School of Management and Henley Business School. You will have the chance to attend a term both in Reading, UK, and Milan, Italy, immersing yourself in a diverse cultural setting fostered by two leading institutions at the cutting edge of international business and digital innovation.

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Programme structure

Our Master in International Business and Digital Transformation is an 18-month programme that equips you with the essential skills to develop analytical and pragmatic international business and digital capabilities and cross-cultural interpersonal skills.

You’ll address topics such as International Strategic Marketing and International Distribution, acquire a deep knowledge of international business processes and functions, and organisational and digital tools to foster international growth.

At POLIMI GSoM your learning journey goes beyond lectures and textbooks as we have designed a transformational path that will allow you to embark on a journey towards professional and personal fulfilment.

The programme will start at Henley Business School in October and from January onwards, classes will resume at POLIMI Graduate School of Management.

Starts and End of courses may vary.

Want to learn what hands-on activities await you? Found out more by downloading our brochure.

Our services

Throughout your journey you will have the chance to be inspired by the vibrant cultural atmosphere of Milan, Italy. You will be able to enjoy leisure activities while immersing yourself in one of the most important centres worldwide for international business, with a rich entrepreneurial network that also serves as a backdrop to some of the most important international events.

To enable you to do so, we offer you a wide range of services to ease your path as you settle into your life in a new city and live the POLIMI GSoM experience. Discover all our services, ranging from housing to Italian courses by consulting the following ranging from housing to Italian courses by consulting the following website

Career

YOUR CAREER PATH

The Career Development Centre provides students with a self-assessment of their skills and an analysis of the job market; candidates will be supported in designing a customised career strategy and an effective action plan, to turn their career aspirations into achievable goals. The Career Development Programme will assist students to develop professional skills and to become successful “Career Leaders”.

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CAREER IMPACT & TOP EMPLOYERS:

Our Master in International Business and Digital Transformation gets you ready for a variety of roles, including:

International and Digital Business Developer
Chief International and Digital Officer
Chief Business Development Officer
Digital Transformation Manager for International Business
Digital Export Manager
Project Manager for the International and Digital Expansion of a company
International Business and Digital Consultant

80% of our students* were offered employment opportunities by the end of the programme, covering positions in a wide range of company sectors such as Consulting, Tech & Digital and many others.

Admissions

Please note that we process applications on a rolling basis, which means that they may close even before the deadlines. Our limited number of seats available in the class means the sooner you apply, the better.

If you are a non-EU candidate, we recommend that you apply at least 3 months before the programme starts, to leave enough time for a Verification Statement of your degree and to apply for your student visa.

1. ACTIVATE YOUR APPLICATION AND SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS

Fill in the form at apply.gsom.polimi.it and upload these documents:

your CV in English
university transcripts/mark sheets
bachelor’s/master’s degree (if already available at the time of the application)
copy of your passport or ID
digital picture
letter of reference
motivation letter

Financial Aid Essay (if you’re applying for one of our tuition fee reductions)

English proficiency certificate: IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC or equivalent (if already available at the time of the application)

Pay the Application Fee (EUR €100)

2. SCREENING

We will let you know if you have been selected for a Motivational Interview in English, which we will do online.

Fees and Benefits

The programme costs €25.000. These costs cover the entire length of our programme, but they do not include living and travel expenses.

We at POLIMI GSoM have partnered with Flywire to accept payments from international students worldwide.

Please note that we don’t offer full scholarships, and that the DSU and other scholarships offered by Politecnico di Milano and the Italian Government cannot be used for POLIMI GSoM’s programmes.

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Hear from our Ambassadors

If you are looking to get in contact with someone who has faced the selection process and completed the programme, then get in touch with our Ambassadors.

They will be more than happy to help you figure out the Master’s professional objectives and give you all the information and insights that you might need before starting your application process.

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Through this experience, I shifted from being just a contributor to becoming a driver of innovation. And that, I believe, is the essence of modern leadership - being the bridge between vision and execution in a dynamic, interconnected world.

Ekaterina Makarova

Innovation strategy @Pometon S.p.A

Russia