Double Degree in Luxury and Fashion Management with SKEMA Business School, France
- Degree
- Double and Triple Degree
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Year
- 2026/2027
Programme features | This Double Degree is an exciting two-year opportunity for students enrolled in the first year of the Master's Degree in Management, with a major in Luxury, Fashion and Made in Italy. The Programme offers advanced training in luxury management, fashion, innovation, and international business, preparing professionals to operate in the global luxury market. As part of the Programme, students will spend their second year at the SKEMA Business School campus in Sophia Antipolis, in the heart of the French Riviera and within easy reach of Nice, Cannes, and Monaco. |
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Programme structure | The Programme is structured as follows:
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Available places | There are five places available for each academic year. |
Who can apply | The call for applications for the 2027–2028 mobility year is open to students enrolled in the first year of the Master's Degree in Management at Luiss in the 2026–2027 academic year. |
Eligible majors |
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Fees and contributions | Luiss students will pay their tuition fees exclusively to Luiss and will therefore be exempt from paying tuition fees at SKEMA Business School. |
Qualifications awarded | Upon completing the Programme, students will earn a Master's Degree in Management from Luiss and a Master of Science in Luxury and Fashion Management – DESMI (Diplôme d'Études Spécialisées en Management International) from SKEMA Business School. To obtain the Double Degree, participants must comply with the regulations and requirements set by both universities. |
Disclaimer:
The information on this page, including eligible courses and majors, admission requirements, and more, is reviewed annually and may be updated for future mobility years. Applicants are advised to check this page regularly for any updates before submitting their application.
Luiss Academic Coordinator
Fabian Kurt Falk Homberg
International Degree Programmes
Viale Romania 32,
00197 Rome
Tel: +39 06 85225592
international@luiss.it
For questions about the Programme
Laura Bernaola Picca
lbernaolapicca@luiss.it
Academic rules
- Interested students must read and understand the study plan and its rules. As a rule, changes to the study plan are not permitted.
- The exams listed in the study plan must be taken and passed before the start of the mobility year.
- During the mobility period, students will be subject to the regulations of SKEMA Business School.
- The Programme includes a mandatory work experience placement of at least 4 months (an internship or paid employment) during the second year of the mobility period. This experience is a necessary requirement to obtain the qualification awarded by SKEMA Business School.
- The work experience must be in the luxury and/or fashion sector and will form the basis for developing the thesis project.
- SKEMA Business School will provide support in finding the opportunity, but it will be the student's responsibility to secure the internship or job position. The companies handle the selection procedures independently, and neither Luiss nor SKEMA is responsible for the outcome of the selection process.
Information about the thesis
The two universities will provide detailed information on procedures and related deadlines throughout the Programme. For your reference:
- The thesis will be developed during the mobility period at SKEMA Business School, under the supervision of two supervisors: one from Luiss and one from SKEMA. The thesis project must be approved by both supervisors and meet the academic standards of both universities.
- Students must follow the procedures and meet the deadlines set by both institutions when working on their thesis.
Obtaining the degree from Luiss
- Students will defend their theses in person at Luiss.
- The first available graduation session will be in the autumn (October/November), to allow time for SKEMA to complete the credit recognition process with Luiss.
- Alternatively, students can graduate in the Luiss special session (March/April).
Obtaining the degree from SKEMA Business School
- The thesis must be completed individually, not in pairs, as required for students who are formally enrolled at SKEMA.
- The thesis must be submitted at the beginning of September.
- The thesis defence will take place between mid-September and mid-October, and may be conducted remotely.
Additional information
- Students selected for a Double Degree programme are required to follow the study plan for the year of mobility, including any changes, particularly those concerning language courses and other academic activities.
- While committing to providing complete, accurate, and timely information, Luiss reserves the right to modify, update, or revoke the Programme at any time.
- Luiss is not responsible for any cancellations or changes to the Programme due to circumstances beyond its control. Should this occur, all affected students will be promptly informed.
How to apply
Details on the application process and additional information not available on this page will be published in the relevant selection notice.
For more information, you can contact the International Degree Programs office at international@luiss.it.
Admission Criteria
For future mobility years, the admission requirements are reviewed and updated on this page around September each year.
| Requirements for applications for the 2026/2027 mobility year |
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| Having passed all the exams required in the first semester by the deadline specified in the selection notice (generally by mid-February). |
| A weighted average of 26/30 or higher. |
Certified English language proficiency through one of the following qualifications:
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| Bachelor's degree grade of 90/110 or higher |
| Students admitted to the Programme must pass all first-year exams before the mobility period begins. The Transcript of Records will be verified around July 2026. |
Selection criteria
Candidates who meet the admission requirements will be ranked based on their academic record and the criteria outlined in the table below. Academic career assessments will be based on data available from the Student Administration Office by the deadline specified in the selection notice (generally mid-February).
| Criterion | Weight | Details |
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| Weighted average | 35% | Calculated based on the minimum passing grade for exams (18/30). |
| Registered credits | 33% | The score will take into account all credits registered by the deadline specified in the selection notice (generally mid-February). Credits from additional courses (free courses) and internships will not be considered. |
| Level of English proficiency | 25% | Calculated based on the six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), from A1 to C2. |
| Bachelor's degree grade | 5% | From 100/110 to 110 with honours. |
| Registered credits for internships | 2% | The credits for internships registered during the student's academic career will be taken into account. |
Call for applications – Deadlines for the 2026–2027 mobility year
For future years of mobility, the timeline will be reviewed and updated on this page around September each year.
| Phase | Timeline |
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| Publication of the call for applications | Early December 2025 |
| Opening of applications | 8 January 2026 |
| Deadline for submitting applications | 21 January 2026 |
| Publication of selection results | End of February 2026 |
| Confirmation of participation | Within one working day |
