Global Management and Politics
The Master's Degree Programme in Global Management and Politics is designed to develop professionals capable of combining managerial and political science skills and who are well positioned for management and advisory roles in a globalised and ever-changing world.
The programme is distinguished by an interdisciplinary approach that combines economics, management, political science, law and history, offering an in-depth understanding of the dynamics governing the relationships between public institutions, economic actors and international organisations.
Thanks to the balance between analytical rigour and attention to concrete issues, the programme equips students to work in complex professional contexts, both in multinational businesses and in governmental and non-governmental organisations.
- The degree class is LM-77 
The Director
Gianfranco Pellegrino
He graduated in Moral Philosophy from Sapienza University of Rome in 1997 and earned a PhD in Philosophy of Law from the University of Padua in 2001, with a dissertation on the legal philosophy of Jeremy Bentham. He is currently a researcher at LUISS Guido Carli University, having previously collaborated with the Centre for Studies and Research on Human Rights, later the Center for Global Ethics and Politics at the same institution.
At the Department of Political Science at LUISS, he teaches Political Philosophy and Theories of Globalization and has also taught Business Philosophy and Applied Ethics. He has conducted research at the Bentham Project in London and at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and continues to collaborate with the Bentham Project.
His research interests include the history of political philosophy, with a particular focus on the British utilitarian tradition and the thought of Bentham and Sidgwick; contemporary political philosophy, including global justice, globalization, climate change, and intergenerational ethics; and contemporary metaethics, with research on moral properties and theories of well-being and pleasure.
The Master's Degree Program in Global Management and Politics provides a coherent and customisable educational experience. In the first year, the programme provides a solid grounding in business economics, political theory and research methodologies, with key courses such as Managerial Economics, Global Organisation Design and HRM, Global Politics, and International Trade Law.
In the second year the curriculum reinforces the historical-political and cross-cultural perspective, with courses such as Business Ethics, Global History and Cross-Cultural Management, and allows students to customise their path through two electives.
Students’ own study plans are completed by:
- Transversal activities (Life Skills and STEM Readiness)
- Professional workshops
- A curricular internship or project work
- Final thesis
First semester
International Managerial Economics and Business: Managerial Economics
The course introduces the application of economic principles and methodologies to key managerial decisions in organisations, providing a better understanding of the global environment in which they operate.
International Managerial Economics and Business: International Business
The course aims to explain the rationale behind the process of internationalisation of companies, foreign expansion strategies, consequent organisational measures and the main management issues for operating internationally.
Global Organisation Design and HRM
The course explores the drivers of global organisation design and the role of human resource management. It focuses on contemporary issues in organisational design, the implications of 'open organising' and the context of global human resources management.
Financial Reporting and Performance Measurement
The course focuses on the use of financial statements for analysis and evaluation, to understand how to conduct financial analysis, appraise equity investments and write an equity research report.
Qualitative and Quantitative Methodologies for Social Sciences
The course offers an integrated introduction to the main methodological approaches of research in the social sciences, combining qualitative and quantitative tools for the analysis of complex political and social phenomena. The aim is to provide students with a sound theoretical and practical basis for designing, conducting and interpreting empirical research in real-world contexts.
Second semester
Corporate Strategy
The course addresses the theoretical frameworks and models for formulating and implementing business strategies at the corporate level. Skills are developed to understand and analyse strategic decisions on industry, cost efficiency, resources, competitive advantage, growth strategy and digitalisation.
Global Politics
The course introduces the theoretical and analytical tools to manage the political aspect of global business. It also provides resources for analysing international relations.
Political Economy of Globalization
The course provides theoretical and methodological knowledge of international trade issues and policies. Particular emphasis is placed on the environmental impact of globalisation, especially in terms of pollution and climate change.
Business Ethics
The course focuses on the ethical justification of markets and ethical behaviour within businesses. Sustainability and stakeholder analysis form the core issues of the course.
International Trade Law
The course examines economic interactions between states and economic relations between states and non-governmental entities, providing an overview of the legal and institutional basis of international trade law governing foreign investment.
Global History
The course presents methods, theories and critiques of global history and analyses studies that have sought to understand global changes.
Cross-Cultural Management
The course introduces students to the fundamental issues of cross-cultural management, providing them with adequate knowledge and understanding of the impact of cultures on management and organisational behaviour.
2 Electives
Additional Credits
Certificate 1
Certificate 2
Internship or Project Work
Final Thesis
Total ECTS
Luiss offers numerous programs for students, which are accessible based on their current or future degree program.
- Dual degree programs for students enrolled in a master's degree program
- Erasmus and International Exchange Programs
- Free Mover Semester Abroad
- Summer Schools Abroad
Discover all the international programs and opportunities for experiences abroad offered by Luiss to enrich your academic and professional journey.
Admission procedures and requirements
Admission to the Degree Course in Global Management and Politics represents a unique opportunity to join an academic environment of excellence.
Luiss Guido Carli carefully selects its students, guaranteeing high quality services and the best conditions to facilitate their university journey towards personal and professional growth. Our University puts its students at the centre, offering constant support and personalised attention. 
Find out all the information you need to take the next admission test and start on your path to academic and professional success.
Tuition fees, scholarships and benefits
The annual single tuition fee for enrolment in the Master's Degree Programme in Global Management and Politics is € 15,000.00, divided into 3 instalments, plus the regional student welfare tax.*
Luiss offers scholarships and partial or total exemptions from university tuition fees, also thanks to the support of public and private partners.
The University has also entered into agreements with Italian banks to offer flexible loans without collateral.
Check out all the opportunities related to Scholarships and Unsecured Loans.
*The amount of the regional student welfare tax will be decided by the Lazio Region in June/July 2026.
The degree program is subject to approval by the Ministry of University and may undergo modifications.
Career paths
The programme aims to train a new generation of international managers and executives, able to understand and lead complex decision-making processes in multicultural, cross-sector and multi-level contexts.
Graduates of the programme will be particularly suited to managerial and policy roles in:
- multinational businesses
- European and international political and social institutions
- governmental and non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
- consulting firms
- think tanks
Graduates of the programme will develop transversal skills that include the ability:
- to analyse political-institutional contexts
- to anticipate geopolitical risks
- to understand regulatory transformations
- to interact effectively with public and private stakeholders globally
Graduates and Employability
- The employment rate of Luiss graduates one year after graduation is 95%.
- The average time that passes between graduation and one’s first job is 1 month, with 70% of graduates already having a job offer before graduation.
- 12% of graduates work abroad.
- Luiss boasts an active network of over 500 employers: businesses, public and private institutions, and multinationals, which offer graduating students and recent graduates concrete job opportunities.
- In 2024, more than 3,200 placements were made between internships and jobs.
- More than 2,800 one-to-one career guidance meetings were provided to support students and recent graduates in their career paths.
- Over 5,000 students took part in networking and recruiting events, organised during 2024: more than 40 events, including 4 career fairs, with the involvement of over 300 employers and 90 Luiss alumni professionals.
