GRADUATE PROSPECTS

Graduate prospects range from specialised translation to international relations in Italian and foreign institutions and companies, in Italian Chambers of Commerce and equivalent foreign institutions, in the public administration, in international cooperation and social economy organisations and in local authorities.
In addition, graduates may continue their studies in graduate programmes designed to provide further specialisations, or they may apply for PhD positions and scholarships.

Public relations managers at national and supranational organisations

Graduate Prospects:

  • Multilingual and multicultural communication officers at national and foreign authorities and organisations
  • Advisors for the management of internationally oriented companies
  • Specialised translators for national, European, and non–European companies and organisations

Graduates in Languages for Business and Development will be able to:

  • organise and coordinate the economic, financial, and legal relations of Italian authorities and organisations with their foreign counterparts;
  • draw up texts and contents for multimedia communication in foreign languages;
  • review and edit the translation of (specialised) texts necessary to the functioning of authorities and organisations, both from foreign languages into Italian and from Italian into foreign languages;
  • develop projects for international activities;
  • plan and manage communication, production, and marketing activities aimed at foreign countries, as well as develop promotional and advertising activities.

In addition, the MA degree in Languages for Business and Development is an entry qualification for teaching positions in Foreign Languages and Cultures in Upper Secondary Schools (A24) and English Language and a Second EU Language in Lower Secondary Schools (A25), according to current Italian legislation (Presidential Decree no. 19 of 14.2.2016).

The knowledge provided within this Master's degree programme can also serve as a foundation for careers in research.

Cooperation consultants and linguistic and cultural mediators in public and private settings

Graduate prospects:

  • Experts within organisations involved in development cooperation
  • Experts within national and international public and private agencies, educational institutions, organisations and authorities working in intercultural and multilingual contexts
  • Consultants in language and cultural mediation within diplomatic representations (embassies and consulates), European Union institutions (European Parliament, European Commission) and other national and international organisations, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Experts within organisations providing Italian language courses and other services to migrants
  • Language consultants and cultural mediators in detention centres
  • Language experts in associations, foundations and cultural cooperatives
  • Language consultants in courts and detention centres

Graduates in Languages for Business and Development will be able to:

  • organise and coordinate cultural exchanges within the framework of initiatives promoted by public administrations, institutions and other organisations, including supranational, public or private ones;
  • organise linguistic and cultural mediation activities in public and private institutions (courts, detention centres, immigrant reception centres, national and international voluntary work and support centres);
  • contribute to language and intercultural mediation projects within education and training institutions;
  • draw up informative and argumentative texts for both local and global institutions;
  • carry out consulting or management activities for organisations working in cooperation and development, even in conflict contexts.

In addition, the MA degree in Languages for Business and Development is an entry qualification for teaching positions in Foreign Languages and Cultures in Upper Secondary Schools (A24) and English Language and a Second EU Language in Lower Secondary Schools (A25), according to current Italian legislation (Presidential Decree no. 19 of 14.2.2016).

The knowledge provided within this Master's degree programme can also serve as a foundation for careers in research.

Professionals in Business Internationalisation

Graduate prospects:

Experts in the internationalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises, in foreign branches of Italian companies and/or Italian branches of foreign companies, in Chambers of Commerce, in press offices requiring language skills and the ability to deal with different languages and cultures.

Graduates in Languages for Business and Development will be able to:

  • provide support to companies (especially SMEs) wishing to enter foreign markets;
  • organise and coordinate the economic, financial, and legal relations of Italian companies with their foreign counterparts;
  • provide specialised knowledge to identify business opportunities, foreign trade practices, export/import procedures and regulations, product standards and specifications, and marketing requirements.

In addition, the MA degree in Languages for Business and Development is an entry qualification for teaching positions in Foreign Languages and Cultures in Upper Secondary Schools (A24) and English Language and a Second EU Language in Lower Secondary Schools (A25), according to current Italian legislation (Presidential Decree no. 19 of 14.2.2016).

The knowledge provided within this Master's degree programme can also serve as a foundation for careers in research.

Translated in English by Barbagli Monia, Chahbounia Leila, Failli Martina, Galligani Guia, Maggini Chiara, Martini Giulia, Materazzi Lorenzo, Monzillo Elena, Sandroni Elena.