Management
- Degree
- Graduate school
- Credits
- 120 ECTS
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Language
- English
- Year
- 2027/2028
The Luiss Master's Degree in Management, classified as LM-77, trains professionals capable of managing, transforming, and innovating organisations in competitive, international contexts marked by rapid technological and social change.
Delivered entirely in English, the course combines advanced management theory, quantitative tools, and practical applications. Students develop an integrated view of key business functions, delving into strategy, finance, marketing, organisation, innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation.
The teaching employs participatory methodologies, business case studies, simulations, project work, and opportunities for discussion with companies and professionals. This approach enables students to apply their knowledge to real-world problems and strengthen their leadership, analytical skills, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities.
Students can tailor their profile by choosing from the following majors:
- Made in Italy in the Digital Age: focused on brand management strategies, sustainability, and innovation to enhance the value of Made in Italy heritage in a digital and global context.
- International Management: focused on managing businesses in multicultural contexts, with expertise in corporate strategy, global marketing, and international leadership.
- Corporate Value & Business: a specialised course focused on creating value and managing corporate complexity
In line with the educational objectives of the LM-77 class, the course prepares professionals who are capable of:
- Mastering qualitative and quantitative analysis tools to manage complex organisational structures and develop business projects.
- Tackle the challenges of the digital and ecological transition by applying innovative solutions and data-driven models across various business functions.
- Operate with independent judgement and a strategic vision when managing change, integrating knowledge of economics, law, and technology.
- Developing cross-cutting soft skills such as leadership, negotiation skills, and specialist communication in international contexts.
The Management degree programme also requires students to undertake at least one experience abroad (physical mobility) lasting a minimum of 30 consecutive days, which must be completed during the master’s degree course.
The Director
Fabian Homberg
Dr Fabian Homberg is Associate Professor of Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour at Luiss Business School. His current research interests are public service motivation and incentives in private and public sector organizations. He has also been involved in research projects on top management team diversity, motivation, and recently small scale corruption. Among others his research has appeared in Organization Studies, Group and Organization Management, Public Administration Review, Public Administration, Journal of Business Ethics, International Journal of Manpower, American Review of Public Administration and Journal of Management and Governance.
He holds a doctorate from the University of Zurich, Switzerland. He has won several grants including funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation, the British Academy and the UK Intellectual Property Office.
The curriculum allows you to build an academic and professional profile that aligns with your interests and career goals, combining specialist training, a personalised pathway, and learning through real-world experiences.
The educational offering is divided into:
- Essentials: courses that provide the theoretical, methodological, and disciplinary foundations of the degree programme, developing the core knowledge upon which to build the subsequent specialisation pathway.
- Majors (where included in the study plan): in-depth courses focusing on specific subject areas or professional fields, allowing students to develop advanced and distinctive skills in their area of interest.
- Profile: elective courses that allow you to further personalise your learning path by selecting content that aligns with your academic and professional aspirations.
- Certificates: distinctive elements of the Graduate School’s educational model, integrated into the study plan to offer students the opportunity to choose learning activities developed in collaboration with Corporate and Institutional Partners. With a strong focus on practical application, the Certificates enable students to gain specialised skills, engage with industry professionals, and delve deeper into methodologies and experiences gained across various professional settings. Upon completion of each Certificate, a notarised digital micro-credential is issued on the blockchain. This securely and verifiably attests to the skills acquired and can be shared on major professional profiles, enhancing one's educational background.
- Field Experience: real-world professional experiences that allow you to put the skills you've developed during your studies into practice and foster the connection between your academic training and the world of work.
- Final Thesis: the culmination of the educational journey, dedicated to research, critical analysis, and the application of acquired knowledge.
🇬🇧 Major: Corporate Value & Business
Semester I - Essentials
Corporate Strategy and Sustainability
The course is a fundamental pillar of the Management master's degree programme. The course focuses on the theories and decision-making models that guide the formulation, implementation and revision of strategies at the corporate level. The teaching objective is to provide students with an integrated view of the strategic role of corporate decisions: from an analysis of resources and distinctive competences to the organisation of the business portfolio, from mergers and acquisitions to diversification and internationalisation processes. Thanks to a solid theoretical basis, enriched by concrete examples and real-world cases, students learn to read the competitive ecosystem, evaluate strategic options and anticipate stakeholders' moves.
Financial Reporting, Performance & ESGs
The Financial Reporting, Performance & ESGs course aims to provide students with an advanced understanding of financial and non-financial reporting systems, with a particular focus on the measurement of corporate performance and the integration of ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) metrics in decision-making and reporting processes. The course systematically addresses the logic of preparing and interpreting financial statements, with a specific focus on the link between accounting data and strategic choices. Students learn how to read, reclassify and analyse accounting documents and then use them as a basis for assessing business performance and building management control systems. A fundamental part of the course is dedicated to the evolution of the concept of performance, which is no longer limited to economic-financial indicators, but also includes environmental, social and governance dimensions, increasingly central in today's context. Through the analysis of the main international standards of integrated and sustainable reporting, students acquire tools to understand and develop ESG reports, thus contributing to the construction of a responsible and long-term oriented managerial culture.
Managerial Decision Making
The course, offered as part of the Management master's degree programme in at Luiss, provides students with the analytical and conceptual tools to tackle decision-making challenges in complex and highly competitive contexts. Based on the application of game theory to management problems, the course aims at developing a strategic mindset, helping students to recognise and manage the interdependencies between economic and organisational actors. Through the study of decision models, sequential games, dominant strategies and equilibrium scenarios, students learn to formalise real-world situations - such as negotiations, pricing choices, entering new markets or managing competition - to predict behaviour and outcomes. The course has a solid theoretical component, supported by numerous application examples, case analyses and classroom discussions, with the aim of developing the ability to make rational and informed decisions in situations characterised by risk, uncertainty and conflict of interest.
Data & Business Analytics
The primary goal of the course is to train students to design, conduct, and communicate rigorous empirical research based on quantitative data and methods. The course provides students with an understanding of the entire research cycle: from data collection to experimental design, through to statistical analysis.
Semester II - Essentials & Major
Advanced Marketing Management
The Advanced Marketing Management course aims to offer students an in-depth and strategic view of marketing, with a strong bias towards the creation of value for the business. Designed for master's degree students in Management (in particular for those undertaking the Luxury, Fashion & Made in Italy major), the programme aims at building advanced skills to face the challenges of contemporary marketing in an increasingly complex and interconnected economic context.
Corporate Governance and M&A Regulation
This course explores corporate governance models and the regulatory frameworks governing extraordinary transactions. The course provides the tools needed to design effective governance structures aimed at creating value and managing compliance in complex global contexts.
Digital Business Transformation
This course analyzes the impact of digital technologies and big data on business models and organizational structures, providing the tools needed to navigate the technological transition and manage change. The course enables students to redesign the company’s value proposition and stakeholder engagement strategies in response to the challenges posed by global digitization.
Mergers & Acquisitions
This course provides the tools and methods for business valuation and the analysis of major extraordinary transactions, delving into the financial, accounting, and strategic aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
Applied Economics for Management
The course aims to equip students with the fundamental economic tools to understand the market dynamics that drive innovation and the creation of new businesses. It is designed for those who intend to develop sound business ideas or operate in the innovation sector, providing a robust theoretical foundation together with analytical tools applicable to real-world contexts. The main objective is to introduce the principles of industrial economics, competition theory and market strategy from an entrepreneurial perspective. Students learn to map market opportunities and threats, assess competitive structures, anticipate competitors' behaviour and define effective and sustainable strategic positioning over time.
Semester I - Major
Value Creation in Global Capital Markets
The program explores strategies for creating multidimensional value, providing the tools needed to manage complex investments and evaluate performance in highly globalized financial contexts.
Turnaround & Change Management
The program provides the methodological skills needed to manage organizational change, guiding organizations through structural transitions and complex digital transformations
Profile
2 elective courses
Certificates
Certificate 1
Certificate 2
Mandatory language course
Compulsory foreign language
Field Experience
Internship
Create
Final Thesis
Total ECTS
🇬🇧 Major: International Management
Semester I - Essentials
Corporate Strategy and Sustainability
The course aims to combine strategic vision and sustainability, analysing the role of major global changes in the development of resilient and socially responsible corporate strategies. Structured around the analysis of global transformations – green transition, digitalisation, evolving markets and intermediaries, demographic and social change – the course offers an operational framework for understanding the impact of these trends on business models, responsible M&A and ESG-oriented external growth initiatives.
Financial Reporting, Performance & ESGs
The Financial Reporting, Performance & ESGs course aims to provide students with an advanced understanding of financial and non-financial reporting systems, with a particular focus on the measurement of corporate performance and the integration of ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) metrics in decision-making and reporting processes. The course systematically addresses the logic of preparing and interpreting financial statements, with a specific focus on the link between accounting data and strategic choices. Students learn how to read, reclassify and analyse accounting documents and then use them as a basis for assessing business performance and building management control systems. A fundamental part of the course is dedicated to the evolution of the concept of performance, which is no longer limited to economic-financial indicators, but also includes environmental, social and governance dimensions, increasingly central in today's context. Through the analysis of the main international standards of integrated and sustainable reporting, students acquire tools to understand and develop ESG reports, thus contributing to the construction of a responsible and long-term oriented managerial culture.
Managerial Decision Making
The course, offered as part of the Management master's degree programme in at Luiss, provides students with the analytical and conceptual tools to tackle decision-making challenges in complex and highly competitive contexts. Based on the application of game theory to management problems, the course aims at developing a strategic mindset, helping students to recognise and manage the interdependencies between economic and organisational actors. Through the study of decision models, sequential games, dominant strategies and equilibrium scenarios, students learn to formalise real-world situations - such as negotiations, pricing choices, entering new markets or managing competition - to predict behaviour and outcomes. The course has a solid theoretical component, supported by numerous application examples, case analyses and classroom discussions, with the aim of developing the ability to make rational and informed decisions in situations characterised by risk, uncertainty and conflict of interest.
Data & Business Analytics
The primary goal of the course is to train students to design, conduct, and communicate rigorous empirical research based on quantitative data and methods. The course provides students with an understanding of the entire research cycle: from data collection to experimental design, through to statistical analysis.
Semester II - Essentials & Major
Advanced Corporate Finance
Developed to help students master advanced quantitative techniques and practical tools, the course builds a solid foundation for financial evaluation and strategic business decisions.
Markets, Regulations and Law
This course aims to equip students with the ability to understand and evaluate the impact of legal regulations on market and business performance, providing tools to analyse competitive phenomena, economic regulation and antitrust strategies. Through an integrated approach, students study: the fundamentals of competition law and antitrust regulations; the regulation of markets (including financial markets, utilities, telecommunications), with a focus on the effects on competitive dynamics and market accessibility; and real-world cases where regulatory decisions (such as sanctions for abuse of dominance or merger blocking) have affected business performance and strategy.
Digital Business Transformation
This course analyzes the impact of digital technologies and big data on business models and organizational structures, providing the tools needed to navigate the technological transition and manage change. The course enables students to redesign the company’s value proposition and stakeholder engagement strategies in response to the challenges posed by global digitization.
Organization Design
The course addresses modern challenges in organisation design, providing students with the tools to effectively analyse and structure organisations in a global and dynamic context. In a world of rapid change, organisational design becomes an ongoing activity and challenge for every manager. The course aims to develop advanced skills in the design and management of organisational structures, with a focus on adapting to new market needs and implementing effective strategies.
International Economics
The course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of global economic dynamics and their impact on business strategies. In an increasingly interconnected world, it is crucial for future managers to understand the international economic forces that influence business decisions and economic policies. The course includes international trade theory, trade policies, currency markets and exchange rates, globalisation and economic development.
I semestre - Major
International Business
The course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the strategic and structural dynamics that characterise global businesses. In an increasingly interconnected business environment, it is essential for future managers to acquire skills that enable them to operate effectively on an international scale. The course explores the main theories and models that guide the strategic decisions of multinational companies, analysing aspects such as entering new markets, managing global resources, international corporate governance and inter-company relations. Particular attention is devoted to the adaptation of strategies to the different cultural, political and economic realities of different countries.
Advanced Issues in International HRM & Organizational Behaviour
This course is designed to provide an in-depth, advanced exploration of the strategic and organizational issues related to international human resource management and organizational behavior in multicultural and global contexts. The course analyzes models of International Human Resource Management (IHRM), with particular emphasis on international staffing processes, expatriate management, global talent management, performance management systems, and compensation policies in a transnational context. At the same time, the course explores the main theoretical constructs of Organizational Behavior—leadership, motivation, group dynamics, organizational culture, diversity and inclusion, and decision-making processes—highlighting their specific characteristics in global contexts and multinational organizations.
Profile
2 elective courses
Certificates
Certificate 1
Certificate 2
Mandatory language course
Compulsory foreign language
Field Experience
Internship
Create
Final Thesis
Total ECTS
🇬🇧 Major: Made in Italy in the Digital Age
Semester I - Essentials
Corporate Strategy and Sustainability
The course is a fundamental pillar of the Management master's degree programme. The course focuses on the theories and decision-making models that guide the formulation, implementation and revision of strategies at the corporate level. The teaching objective is to provide students with an integrated view of the strategic role of corporate decisions: from an analysis of resources and distinctive competences to the organisation of the business portfolio, from mergers and acquisitions to diversification and internationalisation processes. Thanks to a solid theoretical basis, enriched by concrete examples and real-world cases, students learn to read the competitive ecosystem, evaluate strategic options and anticipate stakeholders' moves.
Financial Reporting, Performance & ESGs
The Financial Reporting, Performance & ESGs course aims to provide students with an advanced understanding of financial and non-financial reporting systems, with a particular focus on the measurement of corporate performance and the integration of ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) metrics in decision-making and reporting processes. The course systematically addresses the logic of preparing and interpreting financial statements, with a specific focus on the link between accounting data and strategic choices. Students learn how to read, reclassify and analyse accounting documents and then use them as a basis for assessing business performance and building management control systems. A fundamental part of the course is dedicated to the evolution of the concept of performance, which is no longer limited to economic-financial indicators, but also includes environmental, social and governance dimensions, increasingly central in today's context. Through the analysis of the main international standards of integrated and sustainable reporting, students acquire tools to understand and develop ESG reports, thus contributing to the construction of a responsible and long-term oriented managerial culture.
Managerial Decision Making
The course, offered as part of the Management master's degree programme in at Luiss, provides students with the analytical and conceptual tools to tackle decision-making challenges in complex and highly competitive contexts. Based on the application of game theory to management problems, the course aims at developing a strategic mindset, helping students to recognise and manage the interdependencies between economic and organisational actors. Through the study of decision models, sequential games, dominant strategies and equilibrium scenarios, students learn to formalise real-world situations - such as negotiations, pricing choices, entering new markets or managing competition - to predict behaviour and outcomes. The course has a solid theoretical component, supported by numerous application examples, case analyses and classroom discussions, with the aim of developing the ability to make rational and informed decisions in situations characterised by risk, uncertainty and conflict of interest.
Data & Business Analytics
The primary goal of the course is to train students to design, conduct, and communicate rigorous empirical research based on quantitative data and methods. The course provides students with an understanding of the entire research cycle: from data collection to experimental design, through to statistical analysis.
Semester II - Essentials & Major
Finance for Growth
This course analyzes financing solutions designed to support businesses in the expansion phase. The course provides the methodological tools needed to manage external growth strategies and the extraordinary transactions required to scale the business in competitive environments.
Intellectual Property Rights
The course offers students of the Management master's degree programme an in-depth understanding of the legal and economic disciplines relating to the protection of intellectual rights. The syllabus focuses on the main legal and regulatory instruments typical of intellectual property: patentability, copyright, trademarks, designs, trade secrets, and modern tools for protection in the digital age. It therefore not only describes the legal framework, but also analyses the operational strategies with which industrial and creative businesses and professionals protect and exploit their innovations. The course combines elements of industrial law with reflections on digitalisation, competition and the management of intangible value in complex economic contexts: technology, communication, fashion, start-ups and creative businesses. Students acquire a critical vision, in which legal protection is not just a mere formal obligation but is also a strategic asset to be handed in an informed manner.
Digital Business Transformation
This course analyzes the impact of digital technologies and big data on business models and organizational structures, providing the tools needed to navigate the technological transition and manage change. The course enables students to redesign the company’s value proposition and stakeholder engagement strategies in response to the challenges posed by global digitization.
Creative Industries and Business Model Innovation
The course is dedicated to an in-depth study of a sector undergoing strong growth and transformation: the creative industries. These include fields such as art, design, media, fashion, music, film and digital technologies, which are characterised by a high intensity of creativity and innovation. During the course, students explore the special features of these industries, focusing on how companies manage to generate value through innovative business models and management strategies capable of combining creativity and economic sustainability. The central role of innovation is analysed, not only in products and services, but also in organisational processes and monetisation models, which are essential to compete in a rapidly changing global market.
Economics of Luxury Goods & Fashion Markets
The course aims to equip students with the fundamental economic tools to understand the market dynamics that drive innovation and the creation of new businesses. It is designed for those who intend to develop sound business ideas or operate in the innovation sector, providing a robust theoretical foundation together with analytical tools applicable to real-world contexts. The main objective is to introduce the principles of industrial economics, competition theory and market strategy from an entrepreneurial perspective. Students learn to map market opportunities and threats, assess competitive structures, anticipate competitors' behaviour and define effective and sustainable strategic positioning over time.
Semester I - Major
Luxury Management
Luxury Management is a course designed to provide an in-depth analysis of the management models and competitive strategies of companies operating in the luxury sectors. The course explores the structural and dynamic characteristics of luxury markets, which are characterized by high symbolic intensity, the centrality of the brand, control over distribution, management of scarcity, and the promotion of heritage. The course takes an integrated approach to the topics of brand management, positioning and pricing strategies, customer experience management, and selective distribution channels, as well as internationalization policies and global competitive dynamics. Particular attention is given to innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability within the context of luxury companies.
Marketing Analytics
This course explores the use of algorithmic methods and machine learning to extract value from customer data and support strategic decisions based on evidence and customer intelligence. The program provides the tools to measure marketing performance using advanced metrics, optimizing investments and value creation in complex digital contexts.
Profile
2 elective courses
Certificates
Certificate 1
Certificate 2
Mandatory language course
Compulsory foreign language
Field Experience
Internship
Create
Final Thesis
Total ECTS
The international dimension is an integral part of the Master's Degree in Management. Over the two-year course, there is at least one physical mobility experience abroad, lasting a minimum of 30 consecutive days.
This requirement can be met through Double and Triple Degree Programmes, QTEM Masters Network programmes, Erasmus and International Exchanges, Free Mover semesters abroad, international Summer Schools, the Joint Programme in Digital Transformation, and ENGAGE.EU international mobility programmes.
Explore all the international experiences offered by Luiss and choose the one that best aligns with your educational and professional goals.
Admission procedures and requirements for 2027/2028
To enrol in the Luiss Master’s Degree in Management, you must follow the admission procedures for the 2027/2028 academic year.
The notices, which will include requirements, selection methods, documentation, and deadlines, will be published from November 2026.
Visit the page dedicated to admission to Luiss Master’s Degree Courses and find the procedure that applies to your profile.
Tuition fees
The single annual fee for first-year enrolment in the 2027/2028 academic year is €16,000, payable in three instalments, plus the regional tax.
Scholarships and financial support
Luiss offers scholarships and partial or full exemptions from tuition fees, thanks in part to support from public and private partners. This enables students to access tangible support throughout their academic journey.
Explore all the opportunities for Luiss scholarships and financial aid, and check the requirements, deadlines, and how to apply.
The Master's Degree in Management prepares students for careers with significant responsibility in private companies, management consultancies, and business units dedicated to innovation.
Key career opportunities include:
- Management, organisation, and change manager: holds leadership positions with a focus on planning, designing organisational models, and allocating resources for future-proof strategies.
- Strategy Consultant: provides support to improve business performance or implement major structural changes such as mergers, acquisitions, and reorganisations linked to the digital transition.
- Business Analyst: acts as a liaison with corporate strategy, using modelling techniques to expand the market and analyse the competitive ecosystem.
- Innovation Manager: a specialist in integrating business systems and coordinating digital and sustainable innovation processes.
The resulting profile is that of a versatile professional, capable of generating value and sustainable success for organisations in a global labour market.
Luiss Alumni Network
With over 70,000 alumni worldwide, the Luiss Alumni Network is a dynamic and ever-growing community, created to keep the connection with the university alive after graduation. With 19 active international chapters, alumni and students take part in local initiatives that strengthen their sense of belonging and foster intergenerational dialogue.
The activities on offer include professional discussions, networking events, opportunities for training and in-depth study on current issues, class reunions, cultural visits, and initiatives aimed at enhancing the Alumni community.
Discover the Luiss Graduate School’s Employability Journey and the initiatives designed to support students as they develop their skills, build their professional networks, and enter the world of work.
