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06 May 2020

Part-time MBA Online Open Lesson – People Management

On May 9 at 9:00 am we invite you to join an Open Lesson of the Part-time MBA to experience firsthand what it is like to be an MBA student for a day. You will have the chance to connect directly from home to a virtual room, attend an online class with current students and understand how a typical MBA lesson is structured: from interactive discussions to a practice-based approach. The online lesson will be held by Fabian Homberg - Associate Professor of Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour at Luiss Business School. Professor and students will analyze the importance of HR for a company success. The final goal is to identify the principal dynamics around the concept of people, by providing the students with the tools to manage people, learn from their supervisors and relate with their peers. The MBA coordinators are also available for one-to-one information sessions for those who attend the open lesson and are eager to learn more about the 2020 edition of the Part-time MBA starting on June 12, 2020. REGISTER

04 May 2020

Full-time MBA Online Masterclass “Discovering (some) soft skills: An unusual reflection on diversity, creativity and improvisation” and Q&A

On Wednesday, May 6th at 6.30 pm CEST we invite you to join the online presentation of the Full-time MBA and learn more about the 2020 edition starting next October. You will attend an online Masterclass on the topic “Discovering (some) soft skills: An unusual reflection on diversity, creativity and improvisation” held by Luca Giustiniano, Full Professor of Organization Studies and Coordinator of the Soft Skills Lab. Through this laboratory, Luiss MBA students develop competencies and skills to face business challenges and learn key skills such as teamwork, effective communication, negotiation and leadership. After the Masterclass, you will discover more about the programme and get your questions answered during a Q&A session with the MBA coordinators and Maciej Gronek, Full-time MBA Alumnus and currently Strategic Development Manager in Birra Peroni, a major player in the Italian brewing industry. The online event is free upon registration. REGISTER 4/5/2020

30 April 2020

Global Energy Management - Online Open Lesson

On April 30 at 2.30 pm CEST we invite you to join the Online Open Lesson of Global Energy Management, Major of the Master in International Management, a full-time programme aimed at young students interested in acquiring a solid knowledge of the energy ecosystem in order to face challenges such as the global warming, the exhaustion of fossil fuels, the threats to sustainability. Together with current students, you will live firsthand an online lesson: from interactive discussions to a practice-based approach. In particular, on April 30 you can join from the comfort of your home a virtual panel with the following managers and experts of the energy sector on the topic “Managing a business decision: a multi-tasking endeavor”: Simone Demarchi, CEO of Axpo Italia S.p.a, international leader in energy trading and in the development of tailor-made energy solutions; Riccardo Goggi, General Manager of K2 Energy Italia S.r.l, a consultancy made up of a team of professional energy managers working in the power and gas industry; Lorenzo Parola, partner of Herbert Smith Freehills and a leading energy and energy technology lawyer in Italy having been involved in some of the most complex and “first of a kind” transactions in the sector; Pietro Bracco, partner of Puri Bracco Lenzi e Associati and Tax Law touchstone for different companies and associations in the energy sector. At the end of the Panel you can debate with the speakers and then get all your questions about the master answered by the coordinator of the programme. The master’s coordinator is also available after the Open Lesson for one-to-one virtual information sessions for those are eager to learn more about the structure and contents of the master, the application process and the admission criteria. The event is free upon registration. REGISTER 30/04/2020

15 April 2020

Part-time MBA Milan Online Open Lesson – Corporate and Investment Banking

On April, 18th at 9.15 am CEST we invite you to join an Online Open Lesson of the Part-time MBA Milan, the innovative MBA format delivered by Luiss Business School at Milano Luiss Hub. Together with MBA current students you will live firsthand an online MBA lesson: from interactive discussions to a practice-based approach. In particular, on April, 18th you can join from the comfort of your home a virtual live lesson, which is currently substituting those previously scheduled on campus in Milan. The online lesson is part of the Corporate and Investment Banking course and will be held by Roberto Speranza, Managing Director at BlackRock, a global investment management corporation. You will join a discussion on the functions of corporate and investment banks in modern economy with a focus on their regulations and activities and development of key concepts such as laddering, moral hazard, lemons and agency problems. The MBA coordinators are also available for one-to-one virtual information sessions for those who attend the open lesson and are eager to learn more about the 2020 edition of the Part-time MBA Milan starting in November 2020. REGISTER

15 April 2020

MIM Online Open Lesson – Strategies for Luxury and Fashion brands success

On April, 20th at 9.30 am CEST we invite you to join the Online Open Lesson of the Master in International Management, the unique 12-month programme aimed at young graduates motivated to become global managers. Together with current students, you will live firsthand an online MIM lesson: from interactive discussions to a practice-based approach. In particular, on April 20 you can join from the comfort of your home a virtual live lesson, which is currently substituting those previously scheduled on campus in Rome. During the Lesson Alberto Festa, Professor of Luxury Management and Senior Executive with 25+ years of experience across Europe, North & South America in Luxury & FMCG industries, will discuss together with all the participants about DNA, Codes and Brand extension: Strategies for Luxury and Fashion brands success. The master’s coordinator is also available for one-to-one virtual information sessions for those who attend the open lesson and are eager to learn more about the 2020 edition of the Master in International Management starting in September 2020. REGISTER 4/15/2020

03 April 2020

Full-time MBA Webinar | Focus on International experience

On Tuesday, April 7th at 6 pm CEST we invite you to join the online presentation of the Full-time MBA and learn more about the 2020 edition starting next October. During the webinar, you will have the chance to interact with the MBA coordinators and find out how this program can offer you a new perception of life, while achieving new skills and enriching your curriculum. The International Development Office will also share interesting insight on the international experiences that the full-time MBA students can experience during their 12 months at Luiss Business School. You will also virtually meet Alberto Medri, Full-time MBA Alumnus and now Management Consultant at Kearney in UAE, who will be happy to share with you his experience at Luiss Business School and answer any question you may have about the programme. The online event is free upon registration. [the participants limit for this event has been reached and the registration closed]

03 April 2020

Part-time MBA Milan Webinar and Masterclass “The Soft-Skills for Business Success”

On Thursday, April 23rd at 6.30 pm CEST we invite you to join the online presentation of the Part-time MBA Milan and learn more about the 2020 edition starting next November. The Part-time MBA Milan is a 16-month programme designed for managers, entrepreneurs, startuppers and professionals who want to invest in themselves and boost their professional careers acquiring digital and innovative managerial skills. During the webinar, you will have the chance to interact with the MBA coordinator and find out how this program will help you see the world in a different way, as a world in which creativity, resilience, and real experience play a key role in success. You will attend an online Masterclass on “The Soft-Skills for Business Success” held by Luca Magni, Professor of Practice in Human Resource Management at Luiss Business School and Founder of McNigam, a Career Advisory Solutions & Services Company. During the Masterclass you will experience first-hand the pragmatic learning approach of our MBA classes and understand how this programme helps students develop a portfolio of well-rounded and highly-developed soft skills that are invaluable when it comes to making a business successful. The online event is free upon registration. REGISTER

31 March 2020

Full-time MBA Online Open Lesson - Financial Planning and Analysis

On April, 27 at 2 pm CEST we invite you to join an Open Lesson of the Full-time MBA to experience firsthand what it is like to be an MBA student for a day. You will have the chance to connect directly from home to a virtual room, attend an online class with current students and understand how a typical MBA lesson is structured: from interactive discussions to a practice-based approach. In particular, on April, 27th you will experience a real MBA lesson via web, which is currently substituting those previously scheduled on campus in Rome. The online lesson will be held by Flavio Caruso, Adjunct Professor at Luiss Business School and Chief Financial Officer Cluster I Europe at Sandoz. The professor will focus on the planning & management tools used in the forecasting, reporting and analysis processes with the aim to provide attendees with a practical perspective of the Financial Planning & Analysis function within a multinational firm environment. The course shows the importance of the FP&A in supporting the different players in the business arena (management, marketing, sales, operations, etc.) and enhancing the decision-making process. The MBA coordinators are also available for one-to-one information sessions for those who attend the open lesson and are eager to learn more about the programme, the admission criteria and the selection process. REGISTER

18 March 2020

Virtual Orientation Meetings with the Masters Team

Luiss Business School allows candidates interested in starting a Full-time Master in Fall 2020 to book virtual orientation meetings. The Full-time Masters are designed to accelerate professional skills and employability of all students, by giving them the chance to reach their career goals in just 12 months. The orientation meetings with the Program Coordinators are a great chance to get interesting insight about: Career opportunities; Luiss business network and companies that host masters’ students for internship and jobs at the end of the programme; International exchanges all over the world; Funding and scholarships available for postgraduate students; Recruiting process and enrollment. BOOK YOUR VIRTUAL MEETING 18/03/2020

04 March 2020

Novel Coronavirus Information

Following the latest communication from the President of the Council of Ministers and pending the decree issued, we inform you that face-to-face teaching activities are suspended until March 15, 2020 and that until further notice, students cannot access the University facilities. As of tomorrow lessons will be provided via WebEx. The staff of the School will communicate to students and professors how to access the individual courses and programs in compliance with the teaching calendar.

19 February 2020

Luiss Business School MBA Scholarships open to international students

OPEN TO: International candidates having successfully passed the admission tests and accepted into the Part-Time MBA programme AWARDS: scholarships up to EUR 10.000 APPLICATION FORMAT: All international candidates (dual citizenship candidates excluded) will be considered for this award. A motivation letter is required. This scholarship is classified as merit-based. SUBMIT APPLICATION BY: February 29, 2020 HOW TO APPLY

04 February 2020

WEEKEND MBA OPEN DAY

22 February 2020 | 10:00 - 13:00 On Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 at 10:00 am Luiss Business School is glad to invite you to the Open Day of the Weekend MBAs designed for professionals, managers and entrepreneurs who wish to reach new skill levels and professional development in a fast-changing economic scenario. A Special Lecture held by Alberto Castelvecchi, trainer and LUISS Adjunct Professor, will give you the opportunity to explore the key points of our Weekend MBAs and understand why these programmes are the most exclusive learning experience for professionals and executives in Rome. KEY POINTS Building a large network to explore new business opportunities; Lessons with an international faculty made up of professors and managers; Workshops to improve the leadership style and the communication skills; International Exchanges to be exposed to different cultures and attempt to understand them more deeply. At the end of the Open Day, the Luiss MBA staff will be at your disposal for one-to-one information sessions to provide you with insights about the programme of your interest and the selection process. The event will be held in Italian in Rome at the stunning Villa Blanc. For more information write to mba@luiss.it. AGENDA 10.15-10.45 Registration & Coffee Break 10.45-11.00 Presentation of Part-Time MBA and Executive MBA 11.00-12.00 Special Lecture with Alberto Castelvecchi 12.00-12.20 Testimonials Part Time MBA and Executive MBA Alumni 12.20.-12.45 Q&A Session 12.45 One-to-one information sessions REGISTER KEYNOTE SPEAKER Alberto Castelvecchi Renowned Publisher, Linguist and Philologist. Trainer and Coach for Effective Communication, Leadership and Public Speaking. He works in English, Spanish, French with leaders, MPs, managers, International Organizations across Europe and the Middle East. Introduced a new methodology, «Full comfort in Public Communication», based on a unique blend of cross-cultural features. He teaches Public Speaking at Luiss University and Luiss Business School in Rome, Italy.

09 January 2020

Luiss Business School acquires Amsterdam Fashion Academy: the School expands its presence abroad

Amsterdam will become the Hub for School’s international activities and an attraction point for young people in Northern Europe. Thanks to this operation, Luiss Business School accelerates its growth and get stronger in the higher education for fashion and luxury sectors, traditional Made in Italy excellence. Luiss Business School acquires Amsterdam Fashion Academy: for the first time in its history, the School grows abroad and through an acquisition, strengthening its positioning as a dynamic and international excellent Italian institution. Thanks to this operation, Luiss Business School speeds up in higher education of fashion and luxury sectors, traditional Made in Italy spearhead. The Amsterdam Fashion Academy (AFA) is a higher education boutique founded in The Netherlands in 2013 and it is currently the only Dutch institution giving a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Fashion and Luxury sectors. With approximately 200 students, the 73% of them coming from 20 different Countries all around the World, AFA is high-ranked, posing great attention to academic quality and to the ratio between Students and Teachers, currently equal to 6, representing a unprecedented case in the higher education landscape, both before and after graduation. “The acquisition of Amsterdam Fashion Academy represents a historic milestone for Luiss Business School and for our University, as well as for our education system in general”, Luiss’ President Vincenzo Boccia commented. “Thanks to this operation, Luiss reaffirms itself as an extremely dynamic reality, on a strong expansion path and with a particular attention to education challenges at an international level”, Boccia added. The acquisition will allow Luiss Business School to develop a particularly attractive educational offer, with double or joint programmes located in Amsterdam and Rome, in addition to the creation of a solid axis in fashion and luxury sectors between Milan and Amsterdam hubs. “Thanks to this operation, few weeks after the strengthening on national territory with the opening of Dolomites Hub, located in Veneto region, Luiss Business School will develop a concrete international hub, in which to focus on educational activities dedicated to Northern Europe young graduates, in all those sectors representing the Made In Italy excellence: fashion and luxury first, but creative industry and family business are included, where Italy and Luiss Business School are referring points”, added Luigi Abete, Luiss Business School President. Moreover, the choice of Amsterdam will allow Luiss Business School to further develop its network with global and European multinational companies’ headquarters settled in The Netherlands capital, a trend willing to grow up thanks to current geopolitical European developments. Establishing a direct presence at the heart of Europe will allow Luiss Business School to develop an excellent hub for the international recruitment of the Students for the whole School, thus exploiting synergies of costs and academic. Over the next two years, AFA offer portfolio is foreseen to be revised and integrated: the kick-off of 15 courses - Master and Executive – is expected in 2020 – 2021. Gemma & Partners assisted Luiss Business School in the acquisition with a team led by Partners Dr. Antonio Italiano for financial and tax profiles, Prof. Andrea Gemma together with senior associate Elisabetta Mattozzi and associate Leone Momigliano for legal and regulatory profiles. 01/09/2020

Amsterdam Fashion Academy

26 November 2019

Masters Open Evening | December 3, 2019

An excellent opportunity to find out more about Masters study at Luiss Business School Do you want to get to know Luiss Business School and find out if one of our Master's programmes is the right choice for you? Do not miss the opportunity to attend the Masters Open Evening that will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Villa Blanc, Rome. A great occasion to learn more about our one-year Master Programmes and meet the Career Service, the Master Coordinators and Directors who will guide throughout our educational offer. During the event you can get advice on the career and networking opportunities offered by the Masters; the international exchanges all over the world; the funding and scholarships available for postgraduate students. The Recruitment Staff will also be available to answer any questions you may have about the application and enrolment process. Join us and discover how Luiss Business School can help you play an important role in the future of business! The event is free upon registration. We invite you to bring a copy of your CV. REGISTER

14 November 2019

Weekend MBA Open Day Novembre 30

November 30, 2019 | 10:00 am - 01:00 pm WEEKEND MBA OPEN DAY Creativity and Innovation: The Soft Skills to drive change Companies have an increasing need for people able to manage change and propose innovative solutions for business. That is why managers and entrepreneurs should develop a set of cross-cutting soft skills that help them "see differently". Curiosity, critical thinking, creative approach and a creation of a professional network are among the most required by today’s managers. If you are thinking of refreshing your skills to become a driver of innovation and grow inside your company, do not miss the chance to attend the Open Day on Saturday, November 30th at 10:00 am where you will learn more about our weekend MBAs, the programs designed by Luiss Business School to be your platform for a new business thinking: the Executive MBA (taught in Italian) and the Part-Time MBA (taught in English). At this event you will also take part in a Business Talk on the topic "Creativity, Innovation and Resources" held by Jose D'alessandro, Adjunct professor at Luiss Business School and previously manager of international brands including Coca-Cola, Sprite, Knorr, Pirelli, Dunlop, Vespa, and Moto Guzzi. At the end of the Open Day, the Luiss MBA staff will be with you for one-to-one information sessions to provide you with programme insights and the selection process. The event will take place in Rome at the stunning Villa Blanc. For more information write to mba@luiss.it. AGENDA 10:00 Registration and Welcome Coffee 10:30 Presentation of the Business School 11:00 Business Talk with Jose D'Alessandro 12:30 Focus on MBA programmes 13:00 One-to-one information sessions REGISTER Keynote Speaker Jose D’Alessandro An executive turned entrepreneur with a passion for knowledge sharing and teaching. 25+ year worldwide business experience and 15+ teaching in prestigious organizations from MBAs to Executive development programs. Practitioner of Strategy, Innovation and Marketing both in his own companies and for his customers.

11 November 2019

Leadership is the ability to develop a meaningful life

Emilio Iodice, Professor of Leadership at Loyola University Chicago shared his piece of advice about leadership and how to develop leadership skills with Luiss Business School students, within the Leader for Talent - #L4T initiative. “For students of today as well as students of tomorrow the first suggestion that I have for them to deal with both the problems and opportunities of today is to be courageous and to get out of their comfort zone and to develop a love of learning everything. If they're going to be leaders they're going to have to learn how to communicate very well at all levels. It's an art as well as a science. So, being able to be courageous, communicate well, develop strong emotional intelligence”. What is emotional intelligence? “That's the ability to stay calm even in difficult moments, to empathize with others to develop your own self confidence and to respect others all at the same time. They need to develop emotional intelligence and to work to predict the future thinking about it constantly. Where the ball is going to bounce? What is up ahead? This is the way you prepare yourself as a leader mentally, to also develop good leadership qualities. You must develop presence: some call it Charisma. Charismatic leaders enter a room and you simply know that they are, sthere you learn how to conduct yourself, you learn how to speak, you learn how to deal with each individual. What is the most important thing in leadership today and tomorrow? “I think it is a larger vision and the awareness to be part of something that is bigger than ourselves. No matter what the job is, to consider yourself something important in the scheme of that big picture and develop a meaningful life and a meaningful life will be a life of leadership”. Emilio Iodice, Director Emeritus, Professor of Leadership Loyola University Chicago, John Felice Rome Center. Former Executive and US Diplomat. Award Winning Author, Public Speaker and Presidential Historian. Emilio Iodice was born in the South Bronx in 1946. He was the son of immigrants from the island of Ponza in Italy. He grew up in a truly bi-cultural environment: living in Little Italy and America at the same time. He worked full time while studying to pay for his education from elementary school to graduate school and still managed to complete his studies at the top of his class. Iodice received his BS in Business from Fordham University, his MBA from the Bernard Baruch School of the City University of New York and was named to BETA GAMMA SIGMA, the honorary society of distinguished graduates in Business. He conducted doctoral work in international business and applied finance at George Washington University in Washington, DC. Iodice spent over four decades as a senior executive in the public and private sectors, as an educator and as a university administrator. Those forty years of experience included being a key official in Washington working for several Administrations, reaching the top ranks of the civil service and the diplomatic corps. He was among the most decorated officers in American history with a Gold Medal for Heroism, a Gold Medal and Silver Medal for Exemplary Service, nominations for the Bronze Medal and numerous commendations and citations. He served as Minister in key US missions abroad including Brasilia, Mexico City, Rome, Madrid and Paris and departed after being named to the list of future Ambassadors. Among his honors were being knighted by the former King of Italy and also named an honorary Guard of the Pantheon and a Senator for the Royal Family. He received Medals of Honor from Spain and Italy. At age 33, he was named by the President of the United States to the prestigious Senior Executive Service as a Charter Member. He was the youngest career public official to reach this distinction. Before joining Loyola he was Vice President of Lucent Technologies in charge of operations in numerous countries and later taught full time as an Assistant Professor at Trinity College in Washington, DC. He joined Loyola in 2007 as Director of the John Felice Rome Center. After one year he was promoted to Vice President. After serving for nine years as Vice President and Director, he was awarded the title of Director Emeritus and Professor of Leadership on June 30, 2016. He spoke several languages and traveled across the globe. His passions in life were writing and educating others; assisting those in need; the Loyola Rome Center, its students, faculty and staff; good music; reading; his family and, in particular, his four grandchildren and god children. His academic field of study was “leadership.” He wrote and published numerous peer reviewed articles on leadership in the Journal of Values Based Leadership of Valparaiso University in Indiana that have been read across the globe. He was also a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal and is a member of the Board of Regents of Marymount International in Rome, Italy. In 2019, he was given the prestigious Premio Imagine (Image Award) to honor his contributions in the field of diplomacy, international relations and leadership. In 2012 his bestselling book on tenor Mario Lanza was published entitled, “A Kid from Philadelphia, Mario Lanza: The Voice of the Poets.” In 2013 his second book, “Profiles in Leadership from Caesar to Modern Times” was published by North American Business Press along with “Sisters,” the story of two extraordinary people, his mother and aunt. In 2014 he published “Future Shock 2.0, The Dragon Brief 2020,” and “Reflections, Stories of Love, Leadership, Courage and Passion.” In 2016 he launched, “2016, Selecting the President, The Most Important Decision You Will Ever Make. 2016.” In 2017, his new book was published: “When Courage was the Essence of Leadership, Lessons from History, reached number one bestseller status in the world in the field of leadership. In 2019, the new edition of the book was launched with equal success. Profiles in Leadership from Caesar to Modern Times and Reflections were translated into Italian and published in 2017 and immediately reached best seller status. In March, 2019, the Iodice Leadership Center was established in St. Barnabas High School in the Bronx to train young female students in the art and science of leadership. 11/11/2019

Leader for Talent #L4T