Strategic Management
- Degree
- Graduate school
- Credits
- 120 ECTS
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Language
- English, Italian
- Year
- 2027/2028
The Luiss Master’s Degree in Strategic Management, classified as LM-77, trains consultants and managers who are capable of designing and managing innovative and sustainable strategies in organisations operating within complex markets and ecosystems.
A distinctive feature of the Programme is the integration of management, economics, law, technology, and sustainability. This interdisciplinary perspective enables the interpretation of economic, institutional, and social transformations, and the development of solutions to strategic challenges and emerging risks.
The course combines a solid theoretical foundation with workshop activities and simulations of real-world scenarios, thanks to ongoing collaboration with leaders from the public, private, and civic sectors.
From the second semester of the first year, students can tailor their course by choosing from the following majors:
- Strategic Management & Consulting (available in both Italian and English): focused on developing skills for management consulting and strategic business management.
- Sustainability & Circular Economy (in English): dedicated to circular business models and managing the ecological transition.
- Technology Strategy (in English): focused on assessing and integrating emerging technologies into business strategies.
- Entrepreneurship and Project Management (in English): a course focused on creating new businesses and managing innovative projects by developing skills in leadership, venture capital, and intellectual property exploitation.
In line with the objectives of the LM-77 class, the course trains professionals who are able to:
- Analyse and manage complex organisational phenomena using cutting-edge qualitative and quantitative analysis tools.
- Design and implement sustainable and innovative business models, transforming creative ideas into scalable entrepreneurial projects.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary and international teams, demonstrating advanced leadership in dynamic environments.
- Critically assess the impact of disruptive technologies and define future-proof strategies to ensure business competitiveness.
- Manage the main sources of financing for start-ups and SMEs, understanding the dynamics of venture capital and private equity.
- Develop strategies to protect and enhance intellectual property as a key strategic asset.
The Directors
Christian Iaione
Christian Iaione is Professor of Administrative and Public Law at Luiss Guido Carli University, where he teaches Urban and Land Use Law, Law and Development, and Public Policy and the Governance of Innovation and Sustainability. He is Co-Director of the Master’s Degree Programme in Strategic Management, Director of the LIFE - Law & Investment on Future & Earth research centre, and Co-Director of LabGov, a scientific partnership between Luiss and Columbia University.
He is an Affiliated Fellow at the Urban Law Center of Fordham University and a Visiting Professor at Reichman University.
Daniele Mascia
Daniele Mascia is Full Professor of Organization and Human Resource Management at Luiss University. With a PhD in Management, he previously held appointments at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Assistant Professor) and at the University of Bologna (Associate Professor). He acquired further academic experience as visiting researcher/professor at the University of Sydney Business School, Chalmers University and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and at USI (University of Italian Switzerland). He is currently research fellow at Foundation IMIT—Institute for Management of Innovation and Technology (Sweden). His research interests include the study of organizational social networks, the analysis of leadership and team processes, and the study of organizational change.
The curriculum allows you to build an academic and professional profile aligned 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 customise 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 blockchain-notarised digital micro-credential is issued. 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: Strategic Management and Consulting
Semester I - Essentials
Quantitative Methods and Industry Dynamics: Industry Dynamics
The course provides the tools to understand and analyse the forces that influence industrial dynamics and competition within different sectors, with practical exercises based on real data focusing in particular on the Italian manufacturing industry.
Quantitative Methods and Industry Dynamics: Quantitative Methods for Management
The course focuses on the use of quantitative methodologies to analyse business problems and develop effective strategic solutions.
Corporate Strategy and Megatrends
The course provides a theoretical foundation for understanding and developing effective business strategies. It focuses on analysing the success factors in external growth operations and offers a comprehensive framework for strategic analysis, taking into account the megatrends that influence the global economic landscape.
Law and Development
The course explores the role of law in economic and social development processes, with a focus on the interaction between legal institutions, governance, and economic transformation.
Organizational Design and Change
The course presents and critically discusses organisational structures such as complex matrix structures, temporary organisations, ambidextrous or 'spaghetti' structures, and 'crowd-based' and 'holarchy' models. Furthermore, the course addresses the implementation of effective strategies to facilitate the transition associated with structural changes.
Semester II - Major
Business Analysis
The course provides the tools for developing business strategies based on informed analysis. In particular, it provides skills to identify organisational problems, understand data collection and analysis techniques, interpret and present meaningful results, and recommend courses of action for corporate decision-makers.
Advanced Corporate Finance
The course addresses a range of corporate finance topics, including advanced models for capital budgeting decisions, bond and equity valuation, calculation of the cost of capital and business appraisal.
Compliance and Ethics
The course fosters a critical reflection on issues such as executive powers, corporate governance, monopolies, production offshoring and labour outsourcing, while providing the tools to steer innovation towards a more equitable, sustainable and inclusive society.
Strategic Planning and Risk Management
The course aims to provide the tools to analyse the competitive scenario, choose the most appropriate business model, develop strategic initiatives, evaluate investments and build a sustainable financial plan. Particular attention is devoted to integrated risk management and the pursuit of sustainability-oriented strategic objectives.
Economics of Innovation and Sustainability
The course examines how organisations can effectively govern innovation and the adoption of new technologies, highlighting the strategic role these play in fostering business success. It also analyses different managerial solutions aimed at promoting and supporting the development of innovation in organisational processes and structures.
Semester I - Major
Management of Digital Transformation
The course explores the phenomenon of digital transformation and its impact on society and the economy. It analyses how digitalisation affects organisational structures, strategies, stakeholder relations and the definition of the value proposition. Students will be guided in understanding the challenges and opportunities related to this process, acquiring useful tools to develop problem-solving strategies in digital contexts.
Leadership & Teamwork
The course develops key shills in leadership and effective cooperation. Through theory and practical exercises, students learn how to lead teams, motivate people, manage conflicts and make decisions in complex and dynamic contexts.
Profile
2 elective courses
Certificates
Certificate 1
Certificate 2
Field Experience
Internship
Create
Final Thesis
Total ECTS
🇬🇧 Major: Strategic Management and Consulting
Semester I - Essentials
Quantitative Methods and Industry Dynamics: Industry Dynamics
The course provides the tools to understand and analyse the forces that influence industrial dynamics and competition within different sectors, with practical exercises based on real data focusing in particular on the Italian manufacturing industry.
Quantitative Methods and Industry Dynamics: Quantitative Methods for Management
The course focuses on the use of quantitative methodologies to analyse business problems and develop effective strategic solutions.
Corporate Strategy and Megatrends
The course provides a theoretical foundation for understanding and developing effective business strategies. It focuses on analysing the success factors in external growth operations and offers a comprehensive framework for strategic analysis, taking into account the megatrends that influence the global economic landscape.
Law and Development
The course explores the role of law in economic and social development processes, with a focus on the interaction between legal institutions, governance, and economic transformation.
Organizational Design and Change
The course presents and critically discusses organisational structures such as complex matrix structures, temporary organisations, ambidextrous or 'spaghetti' structures, and 'crowd-based' and 'holarchy' models. Furthermore, the course addresses the implementation of effective strategies to facilitate the transition associated with structural changes.
Semester II - Major
Business Analysis
The course provides the tools for developing business strategies based on informed analysis. In particular, it provides skills to identify organisational problems, understand data collection and analysis techniques, interpret and present meaningful results, and recommend courses of action for corporate decision-makers.
Advanced Corporate Finance
The course addresses a range of corporate finance topics, including advanced models for capital budgeting decisions, bond and equity valuation, calculation of the cost of capital and business appraisal.
Compliance and Ethics
The course fosters a critical reflection on issues such as executive powers, corporate governance, monopolies, production offshoring and labour outsourcing, while providing the tools to steer innovation towards a more equitable, sustainable and inclusive society.
Strategic Planning and Risk Management
The course aims to provide the tools to analyse the competitive scenario, choose the most appropriate business model, develop strategic initiatives, evaluate investments and build a sustainable financial plan. Particular attention is devoted to integrated risk management and the pursuit of sustainability-oriented strategic objectives.
Economics of Innovation and Sustainability
The course examines how organisations can effectively govern innovation and the adoption of new technologies, highlighting the strategic role these play in fostering business success. It also analyses different managerial solutions aimed at promoting and supporting the development of innovation in organisational processes and structures.
Semester I - Major
Management of Digital Transformation
The course explores the phenomenon of digital transformation and its impact on society and the economy. It analyses how digitalisation affects organisational structures, strategies, stakeholder relations and the definition of the value proposition. Students will be guided in understanding the challenges and opportunities related to this process, acquiring useful tools to develop problem-solving strategies in digital contexts.
Leadership & Teamwork
The course develops key shills in leadership and effective cooperation. Through theory and practical exercises, students learn how to lead teams, motivate people, manage conflicts and make decisions in complex and dynamic contexts.
Profile
2 elective courses
Certificates
Certificate 1
Certificate 2
Field Experience
Internship
Create
Final Thesis
Totale ECTS
🇬🇧 Major: Sustainability & Circular Economy
Semester I - Essentials
Quantitative Methods and Industry Dynamics: Industry Dynamics
The course provides the tools to understand and analyse the forces that influence industrial dynamics and competition within different sectors, with practical exercises based on real data focusing in particular on the Italian manufacturing industry.
Quantitative Methods and Industry Dynamics: Quantitative Methods for Management
The course focuses on the use of quantitative methodologies to analyse business problems and develop effective strategic solutions.
Corporate Strategy and Megatrends
The course provides a theoretical foundation for understanding and developing effective business strategies. It focuses on analysing the success factors in external growth operations and offers a comprehensive framework for strategic analysis, taking into account the megatrends that influence the global economic landscape.
Law and Development
The course explores the role of law in economic and social development processes, with a focus on the interaction between legal institutions, governance, and economic transformation.
Organizational Design and Change
The course presents and critically discusses organisational structures such as complex matrix structures, temporary organisations, ambidextrous or 'spaghetti' structures, and 'crowd-based' and 'holarchy' models. Furthermore, the course addresses the implementation of effective strategies to facilitate the transition associated with structural changes.
Semester II - Major
Business Analysis for Sustainability
The course provides the analytical tools needed to develop sustainable business strategies based on informed analysis. In particular, it provides skills in recognising sustainability issues, understanding ESG data collection and analysis techniques, interpreting meaningful results and making effective recommendations to guide responsible, long-term oriented decisions.
Impact Investing & Sustainable Finance
The course aims to frame impact investing within the broader paradigm of responsible and sustainable finance, which qualifies the parameter of environmental and social sustainability as an increasingly essential evaluation element alongside those of risk and return.
Governance of Innovation & Climate Change
The course adopts an interdisciplinary approach that integrates strategic planning and social sciences to analyse processes of ecological and digital transformation, enhancing collaboration between different actors.
Management of Circular Economy & Ecological Transition
The course provides the business and management foundations necessary to analyse models, strategies and systems related to the circular economy, with a focus on the transition towards more sustainable and regenerative practices.
Economics of Innovation and Sustainability
The course introduces the main theories of economics in relation to the dynamics of innovation and the environmental and social challenges that shape industrial dynamics.
Semester I - Major
Organizing Sustainable Project
The course provides the skills to plan, monitor and control the implementation and support processes of projects, taking into account their environmental, economic and social implications.
Climate Justice, ESG & Sustainable Investing
The course addresses climate change governance from the perspective of law and financial governance.
Profile
2 elective courses
Certificates
Certificate 1
Certificate 2
Field Experience
Internship
Create
Final Thesis
Total ECTS
🇬🇧 Major: Technology Strategy
Semester I - Essentials
Quantitative Methods and Industry Dynamics: Industry Dynamics
The course provides the tools to understand and analyse the forces that influence industrial dynamics and competition within different sectors, with practical exercises based on real data focusing in particular on the Italian manufacturing industry.
Quantitative Methods and Industry Dynamics: Quantitative Methods for Management
The course focuses on the use of quantitative methodologies to analyse business problems and develop effective strategic solutions.
Corporate Strategy and Megatrends
The course provides a theoretical foundation for understanding and developing effective business strategies. It focuses on analysing the success factors in external growth operations and offers a comprehensive framework for strategic analysis, taking into account the megatrends that influence the global economic landscape.
Law and Development
The course explores the role of law in economic and social development processes, with a focus on the interaction between legal institutions, governance, and economic transformation.
Organizational Design and Change
The course presents and critically discusses organisational structures such as complex matrix structures, temporary organisations, ambidextrous or 'spaghetti' structures, and 'crowd-based' and 'holarchy' models. Furthermore, the course addresses the implementation of effective strategies to facilitate the transition associated with structural changes.
Semester II - Major
Business Analysis for Technology Strategy
The course provides the analytical tools needed to develop sustainable business strategies based on informed analysis. In particular, it provides skills in recognising sustainability issues, understanding ESG data collection and analysis techniques, interpreting meaningful results and making effective recommendations to guide responsible, long-term oriented decisions.
Innovation Finance
The course analyses venture capital and private equity techniques and operating models, with a focus on financing solutions for start-ups and the mechanisms of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). It also explores corporate growth strategies, financial solutions for succession processes, and the impact of emerging technologies on the transformation of corporate finance.
Innovation & Tech Transfer Law
The course explores the legal framework governing innovation and technology transfer, with a focus on European policies and legal instruments supporting the development and spreading of innovation.
Innovation Management & New Technologies
The course examines how organisations can effectively govern innovation and the adoption of new technologies, highlighting the strategic role they play in fostering business success. It also analyses different managerial solutions aimed at promoting and supporting the development of innovation in organisational processes and structures.
Economics of Innovation and Sustainability
The course introduces the main theories of economics in relation to the dynamics of innovation and the environmental and social challenges shaping industrial dynamics.
Semester I - Major
Design Thinking & Business Modeling
The course offers a detailed overview of innovation management to understand its characteristic processes, benefits and challenges. It focuses on the role of creativity in the innovation process.
Climate - Neutral & Smart Cities
The course analyses the opportunities and challenges associated with smart cities, adopting an interdisciplinary perspective that includes law, public policy and political economy. Various topics related to urban governance, digitalisation, sustainability and data management in smart cities will be explored.
Profile
2 elective courses
Certificates
Certificate 1
Certificate 2
Field Experience
Internship
Create
Final Thesis
Total ECTS
🇬🇧 Major: Entrepreneurship and Project Management
Semester I - Essentials
Quantitative Methods and Industry Dynamics: Industry Dynamics
The course provides the tools to understand and analyse the forces that influence industrial dynamics and competition within different sectors, with practical exercises based on real data focusing in particular on the Italian manufacturing industry.
Quantitative Methods and Industry Dynamics: Quantitative Methods for Management
The course focuses on the use of quantitative methodologies to analyse business problems and develop effective strategic solutions.
Corporate Strategy and Megatrends
The course provides a theoretical foundation for understanding and developing effective business strategies. It focuses on analysing the success factors in external growth operations and offers a comprehensive framework for strategic analysis, taking into account the megatrends that influence the global economic landscape.
Law and Development
The course explores the role of law in economic and social development processes, with a focus on the interaction between legal institutions, governance, and economic transformation.
Organizational Design and Change
The course presents and critically discusses organisational structures such as complex matrix structures, temporary organisations, ambidextrous or 'spaghetti' structures, and 'crowd-based' and 'holarchy' models. Furthermore, the course addresses the implementation of effective strategies to facilitate the transition associated with structural changes.
Semester II - Major
Team building and entrepreneurial project management
This course develops advanced leadership and collaboration skills to guide and motivate teams in managing dynamic and complex environments. The program provides the methodological tools to plan and implement innovative business projects, transforming creative ideas into sustainable business models and effectively coordinating human and organizational resources.
Entrepreneurial Finance
The course analyzes the main sources of financing for startups and SMEs, providing an in-depth look at how venture capital, private equity, and stock market listings work.
IP Valorization and Governance
This course delves into strategies for the protection and promotion of intellectual property, analyzing them as fundamental strategic assets for competitiveness and the management of a company’s intangible value. The course explores models of innovation governance and technology transfer, providing the legal and economic tools needed to manage the dissemination of technologies and the protection of creativity in global and digital ecosystems.
Entrepreneurship
The program focuses on preparing students to launch new businesses and transform innovative ideas into sustainable business models. It equips students to manage the development and scalability of entrepreneurial projects.
Economics for Entrepreneurs and Innovators
This course provides the economic tools needed to understand the market dynamics that drive innovation and the creation of new businesses, while exploring the principles of industrial economics in depth.
Semester I - Major
Organizing Innovation
This course explores the organizational challenges associated with the creation, development, and commercialization of new products and services, providing strategies for building organizations capable of innovating in a systematic and sustainable manner.
Business Modeling & Planning
This course develops advanced skills in the design and implementation of sustainable business models. It also provides the tools needed to draft a business plan and assess its economic and financial viability, while supporting strategic communication with investors and stakeholders.
Profile
2 elective courses
Certificates
Certificate 1
Certificate 2
Field Experience
Internship
Create
Final Thesis
Total ECTS
Luiss offers various opportunities for international experience and the development of skills that are valuable in global academic and professional settings.
Students can take part in 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.
Admission depends on the course of study and the requirements set out in the individual calls for applications. 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 enroll in the Master’s Degree in Strategic Management at Luiss, you must follow the admission procedures for the 2027/2028 academic year.
Calls for applications, outlining requirements, selection methods, and key deadlines, will be published from November 2026.
Visit the page dedicated to admission to Luiss Master’s Degree Courses.
Tuition fees
The single annual fee for first-year enrollment in the 2027/2028 academic year is €16,000, payable in three installments, 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 Strategic Management prepares you for strategic roles in multinational corporations, consultancies, start-ups, innovative companies, public organizations, institutions, and non-profit organizations.
Key professional roles include:
- Strategic Consultant: provides strategic support for reorganisations, mergers, and digital or ecological transformations.
- Business Analyst: prepares market analyses and business models to guide corporate strategies.
- Innovation & Sustainability Manager: coordinates the integration of digital innovations and sustainable practices into business processes.
- Project Manager: plans and executes complex projects, effectively coordinating human and organisational resources.
- Entrepreneur: develops new business opportunities, managing the growth and scalability of innovative projects.
- Risk & Sustainability Specialist: assesses emerging risks and establishes procedures for ethical and environmental compliance.
The course also provides the skills needed to work as an innovation officer, a human resources specialist, or a financial analyst in public and social institutions, as well as research centres.
Luiss Alumni Network
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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.
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