Overview

The International Business and Development is a two year course at the University of Parma and on successful completion graduates are awarded the “laurea magistrale” or second cycle degree certificate.

Overview

IBD is designed for candidates from different academic backgrounds and aims to provide a thorough grounding in international economics and global development.

IBD students are encouraged to gain experience abroad during the two academic years, and can take advantage of a large number of opportunities.

IBD teaching methods are mainly interactive and require student participation. Almost all courses include project work, where groups of students, assisted by teachers, prepare, present and discuss projects with teachers and peers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economic growth

History of globalization

International financial institutions and markets

EU policies and projects

International industrial economics

Development economics and international cooperation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Parma, Italy

Disciplines

International Development International Business View 29 other Masters in International Business in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Italian students holding a first-level Italian degree certificate in Class L-18 Ex 270/04 (Economic and Business Sciences) or Class 17 Ex 509/99 with a final mark of 95 or over are admitted to IBD with no further requirement.

Applicants holding a degree certificate as specified above but with a final mark below 95 are required to attend an interview

Non-Italian candidates are strongly recommended to request an informal pre-assessment by the Department Admissions Panel, in order to check if they meet the scientific requirements necessary for the enrolment.

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Tuition Fees

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Tuition fees range from 0 to 2000 euros maximum, depending on the family’s financial situation.

Living costs

Parma

Italy

700 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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