Interview with Megan Clancy (USA)

Did getting this degree help you to find a job? 

Yes. International Business degrees are in high demand now and this particular program definitely helped me find a job in Italy. Graduates from IM work in some of the biggest companies, as Cristina has stated, and have helped to form a network and get our name out there.

I think it also depends where you would like to work afterwards. IM graduates work all throughout Europe, and also a few have gone to Asia. I'm not sure how the degree translates in the US, but I think Justin Miller would be able to help you out if you are interested in returning to the states after getting this degree (since he did the same I believe).

What kind of job did you get after completing the program?
Did you participate in the internship portion of the program? If so, did that help you make connections for finding a job? 

I worked as an Intern in the Project Management Department at Automobili Lamborghini during my second year of the program and was offered a permanent job before graduating. I graduated in March and switched to Maserati, where I have been working for the past 5 months as a Project Planner and Controller.

As a foreigner (especially as a non-EU citizen), I think that the internship part of the program is extremely important. It helped me build a network and gain experience so that I could secure a permanent job before I graduated, which made the whole visa and residency permit process much much easier. The university helps out a lot in finding an internship, so there are many opportunities to take advantage of. 

You could definitely work while studying in Italy. With a student visa you can work legally at any company, and if you would like to stay after graduating you will just need to convert your residence permit from a student to a working one.

What was your background before the program (i.e., were you a student or were you a professional)?

Before the program I was a student at UC Berkeley. I participated in the Study Abroad Program during my junior year and decided to come back after I graduated to get my master's degree.

Apart from the great classes and finding a job, I think the best part of the program was the group of friends that I made. It's a small group of people (about 40 students) from all over the world and you work close together every day for 2 years. I met some of my best friends there, so it was worth it just for that. Also, the living in Italy part is not too bad either!