Master in Global Management for China

The first-level Master in Global Management for China is offered by the University of Naples "L'Orientale". It lasts one year, with 1,500 hours and 60 credits. It integrates theoretical teaching with case studies, simulations and testimonies from experts in the legal, economic and business sectors. The area of study is the economic, commercial and institutional relations between Italy and China. China is a significant trading partner for Italian companies, and managing the relationship requires knowledge of the language, the rules and business practices. The master combines a managerial approach with language skills, for those who want to work in the economic relations between the two countries.

The course takes place in person in Naples, in Italian and English. The cost indicated is €4,800. Application is made through an online enrolment procedure. Start date, places, scholarships and internships are not stated. Teaching is not limited to lessons: case studies, simulations and testimonies from experts in the legal, economic and business sectors bring real situations into the classroom. The language requirements are high, since Chinese at HSK4 level and English at B2 level are needed, and this makes the pathway selective.

The aim is to train professionals able to manage complex economic and commercial relations between Italy and China, with managerial and language skills. The career opportunities include international market analyst, international relations consultant, international logistics specialist, international trade and marketing expert, international business manager and cultural mediator. The career opportunities indicated are very broad and include international market analyst, international relations consultant, logistics specialist, international trade and marketing expert, business manager and cultural mediator. The cost of €4,800 is among the highest in the series, and it is advisable to check what it includes. Before applying it is advisable to compare this information with that published on the university's official website, which may be more up to date than the page. It is also advisable to contact the department's teaching office to clarify any doubts about attendance, lesson calendar, assessment methods and organisation of the final exam. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments. It may also be useful to ask whether information sessions or orientation days are held, in which lecturers present the course and answer candidates' questions. Finally, it is advisable to check the application deadlines and the documents to attach, because enrolment deadlines may be short and vary from one academic year to the next.