Double Master's Degree in Strategic Management and Sustainable Innovation with the University of Sussex, United Kingdom
- Degree
- Double and Triple Degree
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Year
- 2026/2027
Programme features | The Double Degree in Strategic Management and Sustainable Innovation with the University of Sussex offers an advanced course of study that integrates skills in business strategy, innovation, and sustainability. The programme is designed to train professionals who can lead organisations in tackling the challenges posed by the ecological transition, digital transformation, and new models of sustainable development. The University of Sussex (Brighton, United Kingdom) is one of Europe's leading institutions for innovation and sustainability studies. The university stands out for its strong interdisciplinary approach, which integrates management, economics, and the social sciences, as well as for its well-established network of connections with the business world and international institutions. |
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Programme structure | The academic programme spans two years and requires students to attend both partner institutions:
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Places available | The programme offers 5 places for each academic year. |
Who can apply | Students in their final year of a three-year undergraduate degree, or recent graduates, who are interested in enrolling in Luiss's Master's Degree in Strategic Management for the 2026–2027 academic year are eligible to apply. |
Fees and charges | Students who are admitted will pay tuition fees to Luiss during their first year of study and to the University of Sussex during their second year. The tuition fee status at the University of Sussex is determined in accordance with UK government regulations. For more information, please visit the website of the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA). |
Qualifications awarded | Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the following academic qualifications:
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Disclaimer
The information published on this page – including details of qualifications accepted by Luiss, majors, and admission requirements – is reviewed annually and may be updated for future editions of the programme.
Therefore, applicants are advised to regularly check this page for any changes or updates before submitting their application.
Luiss Academic Coordinator
Daniele Mascia
Faculty | dmascia@luiss.it
Christian Fernando Iaione
Faculty |ciaione@luiss.it
International Degree Programmes
Viale Romania 32
00197 Rome
For general queries:
international@luiss.it
For questions about the programme:
Anna Meneghin
ameneghin@luiss.it
Tel. +39 06 85225588
Luigi Picardo
lpicardo@luiss.it Tel.
+39 0685225764
Key Academic Rules
- Selected students will be enrolled at Luiss for the first year, and simultaneously at Luiss and the University of Sussex for the second year.
- Participation in the Programme will result in additional points being awarded towards the final master's degree grade, in accordance with the Luiss Regulations.
- Only students who have no outstanding administrative issues with Luiss will be eligible to participate in the Programme.
- Examinations taken at the University of Sussex will be recognised and recorded on the Luiss academic transcript, as stipulated in the curriculum. It will not be possible to request exemption from the official recording of grades.
- Students who meet the requirements and conditions set by both universities regarding academic credits, attendance, deadlines, and academic integrity will be awarded both degrees, issued in accordance with each institution's procedures.
Information about the dissertation
The thesis/dissertation will be developed during the second year at the University of Sussex under the supervision of a supervisor from the partner university. Students must adhere to the procedures and deadlines set by both universities. Each institution will assess the dissertation in accordance with its own academic criteria.
- The dissertation will be written as part of the academic programme at Sussex, in accordance with the university's requirements, supervision arrangements, and internal and external assessment procedures.
- Luiss's graduation procedures will not affect the assessment and awarding of the degree by the University of Sussex, but they will be a prerequisite for obtaining the Luiss master's degree.
- Students must also follow the standard Luiss procedure for the assignment of the dissertation, registration for the final examination, and the uploading of the dissertation.
- All marks obtained at Sussex, with the exception of the one for the thesis/dissertation, must be transferred to Luiss via a Transcript of Records by mid-September.
- The final thesis viva voce will take place in Rome during the Autumn Graduation Session, as an in-person oral examination.
Additional information
- Students selected for an international programme are required to fully comply with the curriculum set out for the mobility period, including any subsequent changes, with particular emphasis on language courses and other compulsory educational activities.
- While committed to providing complete, accurate, and timely information, Luiss reserves the right to modify, supplement, suspend, or withdraw the programme at any time.
- The University cannot be held responsible for any cancellations or changes to the programme that arise from circumstances beyond its control. In such cases, the students concerned will be informed promptly.
How to apply
Selection will be carried out by a joint committee made up of representatives from Luiss and the University of Sussex, which may also arrange individual interviews.
Interested students should submit their application to the International Degree Programmes Office, enclosing the following documents:
- Motivational letter (Personal Statement);
- English language certificate (if available);
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Identity document or passport;
- Academic Transcript.
If you have any questions about the required documents or the application procedure, please contact the International Degree Programmes Office before the stated deadline.
The application procedures and any additional information not provided on this page will be made available through the Call for Applications for the relevant mobility year.
Admission Criteria (mobility year 2026/27)
| Requirements for applications for the 2026/2027 mobility year |
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| A bachelor's degree with a final grade of at least an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) in the British system, equivalent to 101/110 in the Italian system. |
| Enrolment at Luiss in accordance with the current admission procedures. |
| Meeting the entry requirements set by the University of Sussex (a Bachelor's degree with a minimum grade of at least 101/110 for graduates in Italy) and the requirements for admission to a Master's degree programme in Italy. |
Before the start of the second year at Sussex, students must submit a valid English language certificate from one of the options listed below. The certification must not have been obtained more than two years ago.
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Students who do not meet these requirements by the specified deadlines will be excluded from the programme and will continue their studies on the Luiss Master's Degree Programme in International Relations.
For future editions of the Programme, the admission requirements will be updated and published around September each year.
Call for Applications - 2026–2027 Edition Calendar
The deadlines and timelines for future editions of the Programme are updated annually and published on this page around September.
Read the Call for Applications – 2026–2027 mobility year
Application instructions – mobility year 2026-2027
