SECOND EDITION

Master of

Internationalization strategies of public organizations

First-level Master's degree
A.A. 2026/2027

Area
Legal, political, economic, and social

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Master of the first level

Academic Year 2026/2027

Requirements

The course is aimed at those who hold a degree obtained under D.M. 270/2004.

Duration

12 months
November 2026
October 2027

Lessons

Friday: 9:00-13:00 | 14:00-18:00
Saturday: 9:00 – 13:00

Hybrid mode

In person and online, with the possibility of attending the Master entirely online

Coordinator

Professor
Antonia Baraggia

In collaboration with:

Educational objectives

The master's course aims to train Highly qualified professionals, capable of design, manage and develop internationalization processes within public administrations, territorial entities and universities.

The course aims to provide multidisciplinary skills – legal, economic – organizational and planning – necessary to operate effectively in increasingly integrated and competitive European and international contexts.

In particular, the Master allows for the development of skills in European planning and the management of EU funding, an advanced knowledge of European Union policies and law, and strategic skills to strengthen the international positioning of public and academic institutions.

Furthermore, skills in managing complex partnerships, negotiating dynamics, and using innovative tools are enhanced, including artificial intelligence applied to internationalization processes. 

The Master will be activated in first semester of the 2026/2027 academic year and will be divided into 300 total hours, of which 216 hours are classroom instruction and 84 hours are project work/labs. The activities are complemented by 250 hours of Internship, These tests can also be taken at the institution where the work activity is already provided for in the case of a student-worker, and a final test aimed at verifying the knowledge acquired during the course.

An award will be given for the entire course of activities. Total of 60 CFU.

An enrollment fee of EURO 3,316.00 is provided for, including the insurance fee. It will be possible for PA employees to benefit from the discounts provided by the PA 110 and lode agreement (click here for more information).

A distinctive feature of the course is the strong integration between theory and practice, through workshops, simulations and project work, which allows students to acquire skills that can be immediately put into use.

The Master is aimed at:

  • to ai officials who serve at universities, local public bodies, development agencies and third sector organizations that perform tasks falling within the macro-category of International affairs;
  • to academic staff interested in activating and building training paths, participating and building European networks and alliances, and accessing funding calls;
  • a graduates who aspire to pursue careers in the field of international cooperation, European design, advice on transnational agreements and internationalization strategies in the public sector and/or the Third Sector;
  • a Professionals who intend to upskill in a sector that is experiencing strong expansion, such as that of internationalization.

Admission requirements

Those who hold a degree issued under D.M. 270/2004, or equivalent qualifications also obtained at foreign universities, may apply for admission.

Internship

The activities are complemented by 250 hours (10 CFU) of internship. The internship can be carried out for the learners-workers at the institution where they perform work activities. In other cases, the location of the internship will be agreed upon by the learner with the Master Coordinator and the tutors, identifying the most suitable partner institution.

  • Individual or group project activity, structured in two possible alternative paths:
  • Track A – Internationalization Plan: development of a strategic plan for internationalization for a public administration or an academic institution, including analysis of the context, definition of objectives, identification of tools and actions, as well as methods of implementation and monitoring;
  • Path B – European design proposal: development and simulation of a project proposal within the framework of European or international programs, including analysis of the call for proposals, building the partnership, defining the logical framework, planning the activities, preparing the budget and evaluation tools.

    The activity will be carried out with the support of academic tutors and may be carried out, where possible, in collaboration with public bodies and institutions.

Professional opportunities

The employment opportunities mainly concern central, regional and local public administrations, particularly in the fields of international relations, European programming and fund management, as well as universities and higher education centers engaged in internationalization processes and European projects. Opportunities also extend to public agencies, intermediary organizations, European institutions and international organizations, as well as consulting firms, research centers and think tanks.
In such contexts, it is possible to hold roles such as project manager for European projects, experts in Eurodesign, officials for international relations, and consultants for internationalization.

Contact persons and contacts

  • Department of Italian and supranational public law
    Via Festa del Perdono, 7 – 20122 Milan
    chiara.padrin@unimi.it

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First-level Master's Programme in Internationalization Strategies for Public Organizations – Academic Year 2026/2027
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