The Franklin Master of Science program in International Management has an exceptional faculty, composed of esteemed Franklin professors who bring an unparalleled, diverse level of expertise and a commitment to experiential learning. The faculty members at Franklin are renowned for their extraordinary teaching abilities, cutting-edge research, and extensive industry experience. View the individual profiles below for more detailed information about faculty areas of expertise.

Faculty

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Assistant Professor, International Management

Ph.D. in Business Administration and Management, Bocconi University, Italy

Office: Kaletsch Campus, Office 5
Phone: +41 91 986 53 42
Email: tbalushkina@fus.edu

Tatiana Balushkina
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Associate Professor, Political Science

Ph.D. University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
M.A. Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany

Office: Lowerre Academic Center, Office 16 
Phone: +41 91 985 22 63
Email: bbucher@fus.edu

Bernd Bucher
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Chair of the Academic Division of Environment, Math, Psychology and Health
Associate Professor, Biology and Environmental Sciences 

Ph.D. Montana State University, United States 
M.S. Swiss Institute of Technology in Zurich, Switzerland

Office: Villa, North Campus, Loft  
Phone: +41 91 986 36 62
Email: pdellacroce@fus.edu

Patrick Della Croce
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Adjunct Professor, Economics

Ph.D. in Monetary Economics, University of Fribourg, Switzerland
M.Sc. in European Political Economy, London School of Economics, United Kingdom

Office: Kaletsch Campus, Office 9
Phone: +41 91 986 53 41
Email: vdianova@fus.edu

Vera Dianova
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Chair of the Academic Division of Arts and Cultures
Associate Professor, Italian and Comparative Literary & Cultural studies

Ph.D. The University of Chicago
M.A. The University of Chicago
B.A. Connecticut College

Office: Kaletsch Campus, Office 6
Phone: +41 91 986 53 17
Email: fferrari@fus.edu

Fabio Ferrari
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Assistant Professor, Data Science 

PhD Geography and Earth Science, McMaster University 
MA Political Science, University of Windsor 
BA Environmental Studies, Bishops University

Office: North Campus Villa Loft, Office 14
Phone: +41 78 249 2293
Email: cburke@fus.edu

Charles Burke
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CHAIR OF THE ACADEMIC DIVISION OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MARKETING

Ph.D. in Business Administration and Management, Bocconi University, Milan, Italy,
Master Degree in Economics for Arts, Culture and Communication, Bocconi University, Milan, Italy

Office: Kaletsch Campus, Office 1
Phone: +41 91 985 22 78
Email: gminiero@fus.edu

Giulia Miniero
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Adjunct Professor, Marketing

PhD, University of Valencia
MPA, Bocconi University
B.Sc. Massachusetts State University

Office: Kaletsch Campus, Faculty Office 2
Phone: +41 91 985 22 60 
Email: pmion@fus.edu

Piergiacomo Mion Dalle Carbonare
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Adjunct Professor, Global Issues and Leadership

MA European Studies, Hamburg University, Germany
MSc Global Affairs, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, USA
BA Communication and Social Sciences, Erfurt University, Germany

Email: jhaertle@fus.edu

Jonas Haertle
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Adjunct professor, digital entrepreneurship and transformation

M.Sc. Bocconi University, Milan
B.Sc. Bocconi University, Milan

Email: aquartarone@fus.edu

Andrea Quartarone
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Assistant Professor, International Management

Ph.D. Communication Sciences, Specialization in Corporate Social Responsibility, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Switzerland
M.Sc. Business Administration, Specialization in International Management, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
B.Sc. International Business Administration, University of Vienna, Austria

Office: Kaletsch Campus, Office 5
Phone: +41 91 985 22 77
Email: mschultz@fus.edu

Mario Schultz
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Adjunct Professor, Business and Economics

M.A. Political Science, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium
Global Management Programme, INSEAD

Office: Kaletsch Campus, Office 2
Phone: +41 79 899 25 92
Email: bsinnaeve@fus.edu

Bernard Sinnaeve
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Affiliated Professor, Political Science

Ph.D. University of St.Gallen
M.A. University of Zurich

Office: Lowerre Academic Center, Office 5
Phone: +41 91 986 36 38
Email: ostrijbis@fus.edu

Oliver Strijbis
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Assistant Professor of Finance

Ph.D. in Finance, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA
M.S. in Finance, Baton Rouge, USA
B.S. in International Economics and Management, Bocconi University, Milan, Italy

Office: Kaletsch Campus, Office 2
Phone: +41 91 986 53 24
Email: dsuleiman@fus.edu

David Suleiman

MSIM Sunday ReadingGenerative AI article

MSIM Sunday Reading is a weekly publication highlighting a current and relevant topic chosen by a professor of the Master of Science in International Management for their courses. The Franklin community gets an inside look at the coursework and specializations offered at MSIM and expert commentary on international issues affecting our world today.

The first MSIM Sunday Reading is in conversation with Giulia Miniero, Chair of the Academic Division of Business & Economics and Associate Professor of Marketing at Franklin. Her article addresses how generative artificial intelligence (GEN AI) can be successfully integrated to improve customer experience, a topic addressed in her Strategic Marketing

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