Small Business Management in International Markets at University of Ferrara – English-taught Master's in Italy

Small Business Management in International Markets is an English-taught programme offered by University of Ferrara in Italy.

Small Business Management in International Markets is offered by University of Ferrara. You can also browse all courses in Italy for comparable English-taught options.

This Master's programme (LM-77) at the University of Ferrara's Department of Economics and Management runs over 2 years and 120 ECTS, taught entirely in English. It focuses on the management of small businesses operating in international markets, combining industrial economics with business administration.

• ✓Advanced industrial economics and business administration for SME internationalisation
• ✓Global-market dynamics, economic development, and corporate structures
• ✓Quantitative and legal tools for business decisions, including scenario analysis
• ✓International marketing, operations and logistics, organisation and innovation
• ✓Interactive small-group teaching with projects, workshops, and case studies
• ✓Thesis work that can be combined with an internship or company project

The programme follows a two-curriculum structure documented on Ferrara's official pages. Confirm the current per-year study plan on the official training-path page for your enrolment year.

See how this English-taught degree fits among English-taught courses in Italy and explore more options on the University of Ferrara page.

Direct admission applies to matching Economics/Management backgrounds (including L-18 and L-33 classes). Admission calls, places and application procedures can change. Students should verify the current University of Ferrara programme call before applying.

Eligibility depends on the applicant's academic background and programme-specific admission requirements.

According to the University of Ferrara's official programme description, graduates are prepared for management or consultancy positions in small businesses operating in international markets — including management consultancy, general management, marketing, and human resources roles, as well as business start-ups and family business succession.

Documented outlets also include public research institutes and venture-capital firms and banks, with a pathway toward PhD research in entrepreneurship and related fields. For broader planning, see our Study in Italy guide.

Scholarship availability should be confirmed with the university and the relevant regional scholarship authority.

Scholarship availability and awards depend on eligibility and official university or regional policies.

This is an open-access Master's programme (LM-77) running over 2 years and 120 ECTS in English at Ferrara, with an assessment of personal competencies. Teaching is face-to-face, and attendance is not mandatory but is highly recommended. Documented double-degree options include partner universities in Sweden, Germany and Spain — confirm current options in the official call before planning around them.

Ferrara's official application portal describes a €20 one-time application fee and an annual fee range of about €156 to €2,250 calculated on family income and credits obtained. Teaching follows a multi-method, interactive format with Erasmus+ and study-abroad options alongside thesis-linked internships.

Students applying from India should verify the current Ferrara programme call, curricular eligibility, English-language documentation and visa-related steps before applying. See the Italy university admission process, Universitaly guidance and Italy student visa guidance.