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26 June 2023

Open Day Master Full-Time

Taking part in an international exchange experience during your academic journey, is a key element for personal growth and professional training. It stimulates language and social skills, encourages the sharing of ideas, best practices, and experties, and contributes to the development of an international business-oriented network. The many international mobility programs offered by Luiss Business School express its commitment to provide a global learning environment. The Exchange Program allows students to immerse themselves in a study period abroad at one of 50 partner universities and earn a Double Degree either at Luiss Business School or at one of the network's prestigious academic institutions, such as Laval University in Canada and Nagoya University of Commerce and Business in Japan. All this will be at the center of the Open Day on Wednesday, July 12th, dedicated to the presentation of Full-Time Master's degrees in the beautiful setting of Villa Blanc, in Rome. Participants will have the opportunity to get a closer look at the educational offer of more than thirty programs available in four hubs (Rome, Milan, Belluno, Amsterdam), in English or Italian.  During the event, it will also be possible to meet with the coordinators, the recruiting team and the career service to get information on the admission process, costs, facilities and placement. Registration is required to attend. REGISTER

Master Full-time Open Day

23 June 2023

Flex MBA | Meet the Scientific Director 

The Luiss Business School’s new flagship Flex MBA will start in October 2023. The Scientific Director, Prof. Maria Isabella Leone, will speak about the innovative teaching approach behind the program, which is the MBA alternative for those people who want to gain managerial skills in a smart and flexible way, without losing school networking opportunities. You can interact and ask questions and curiosities about the programme structure, contents, and the application process. The online event is free upon registration. REGISTER

Flex MBA Meet The Director

22 June 2023

Two New Space Executive Master’s Degrees In Amsterdam

Applications for the 6 scholarships available are now open Luiss Business School is proud to announce the launch of two new Executive Master’s Degree Programmes related to the New Space Economy, scheduled to start on November 20th 2023 at the Luiss Business School Amsterdam Hub. Candidates can choose between an entrepreneurial path or a business management path, both offering the skills and knowledge necessary to prosper while working in the space sector: Space Entrepreneurship - Major of the Master in Advanced Management Space Business Management - Major of the Master in Advanced Management The two programmes will be delivered as part-time education with a blend of off-line and online presence, opening up opportunities to all those interested to advance their career in the space industry. There are six merit based scholarships available (three for each Masters’ Degree Programme) that will cover 50% of the tuition fee. Deadline for applications is September 15th, 2023. Read more here. 

22 June 2023

Space Talks – Introduction to the new Executive Masters in Space at Luiss Business School Amsterdam

On July 18th, 2023, Luiss Business School Amsterdam will host an interactive webinar to introduce two new Executive Masters’ Degree Programmes launching this autumn at the Amsterdam Hub. The two programmes will be delivered as part-time education with a blend of off-line and online presence, opening up opportunities to all those interested to advance their career in the space industry. Candidates can choose between an entrepreneurial path or a business management path, both offering the skills and knowledge necessary to prosper while working in the space sector: Space Entrepreneurship - Major of the Master in Advanced Management Space Business Management - Major of the Master in Advanced Management This session is open to all business and entrepreneurs active in or interested in the topic, to discover possible matches between our programmes and your (business) development needs. REGISTRATION BUTTON

Meet the Directors Q&A

20 June 2023

Bando (Yo)U International Film Festival

Il concorso dà vita ad un nuovo ambito di innovazione culturale, volto non più solo alla formazione ma anche al sostegno e alla ricerca di giovani autori in ambito nazionale e internazionale. Possono partecipare al Premio tutti gli autori di nazionalità italiana o straniera – singolarmente o in gruppo – che rispettino i seguenti criteri di ammissione: non abbiano compiuto il trentaseiesimo anno di età alla scadenza del bando prevista per il giorno 1 luglio 2023 siano iscritti o abbiano terminato da non più di un anno rispetto alla data di scadenza del bando un corso di formazione universitaria. I candidati possono concorrere con una sola opera, edita o inedita, ma che non abbia già vinto altri concorsi o premi e che sia stata realizzata dopo il 1° gennaio 2021. È prevista l’assegnazione di una targa e di una borsa di studio per il primo classificato. Tutti i cortometraggi verranno visionati dalla Direzione del Premio che selezionerà 5 cortometraggi per la competizione ufficiale. Le opere selezionate verranno presentate e proiettate durante la serata finale dell’evento prevista il 18 luglio, presso la Casa del Cinema di Roma. Nella serata finale verranno inoltre premiati i vincitori. La scadenza per la presentazione delle opere candidate al Premio è fissata per il giorno 1 luglio 2023 entro e non oltre le ore 12.00 (ora italiana). Per partecipare il candidato dovrà iscrivere la propria opera tramite la piattaforma FilmFreeway (https://filmfreeway.com/YoUInternationalFilmFestival). La partecipazione è gratuita. Si raccomanda l’attenta lettura del bando. ITA SCARICA IL BANDO MODULO ISCRIZIONE INFORMATIVA PRIVACY ENG DOWNLOAD THE ANNOUNCEMENT REGISTRATION MODULE PRIVACY POLICY STATEMENT

12 June 2023

MBA and The Future of Management: A Business Talk with CEOs

MBAs’ community meets CEOs to discuss key trends and challenges shaping the business Luiss Business School announces the event MBA and The Future of Management: A Business Talk with CEOs, which will take place on Friday, July 7th, starting at 6:00 PM, at Villa Blanc. The event will feature the participation of Massimiliano Archiapatti, General Manager and CEO of Hertz Italia, who will share his professional journey and provide advice and experiences to the participants. During the event, the MBA portfolio will also be presented, offering interested participants an in-depth view of the educational program.The coordinators will be available to answer questions and provide detailed information, assisting potential future leaders in choosing the most suitable path for their ambitions. At the end of the talk, participants will have the opportunity to continue networking and further develop the relationships established during the event. AGENDA: 6:00 PM - Participant arrival 6:15 PM - Welcome and participant registration 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Talk 8:00 PM - Networking activity The event MBA and The Future of Management: A Business Talk with CEOs is part of the Beyond the Talks series, a cycle of meetings that not only allows participants to enhance their knowledge in relevant areas but also provides an opportunity to expand their professional network with industry experts and potential mentors. Registration is required to attend the event. Online Form - MBA and The Future of Management: A Business Talk with CEOs 12/06/2023

business talk MBA

30 May 2023

International Call for Contemporary Generation On Shuffle EP

The proposal of the Luiss BS Records call focuses on the musical versatility of the contemporary generation. Through the selection of songs that range between different genres and styles, we want to highlight the artistic originality of the new talents. The result of the initiative will consist in the production and publication of an EP containing seven tracks by seven different artists, that will be given the opportunity to express themselves by uniting different influences and musical visions in the same project. The title "On Shuffle" refers to the concept of random playback: the songs of the EP, thanks to their variety, will therefore offer listeners the experience of reproducing tracks as if they were listening to a playlist in shuffle mode. The competition brings to life a new field of cultural innovation, aimed not only at training but also at supporting and identifying young authors nationally and internationally. All authors of Italian or foreign nationality - individually or in groups - who meet the following admission criteria can participate to the competition: • have not completed the thirty-seventh year of age by the call deadline set for 30 June 2023 • for groups, only one member can have already turned thirty-seven years of age by the deadline of the announcement Candidates can compete with only one song, necessarily unpublished, that must adhere to the theme of the competition. The seven selected songs will be produced within the Luiss BS Records studio and the artists will be assisted in the production phase by professionals of the sector and supported by the students of the Master in Management of Creative and Cultural Enterprises - Major in Music Business of the Luiss Business School S.p.A. The deadline for the submission of works nominated for the Award is set for 31 July 2023 no later than 12.00pm (Italian time). Participation is free. Please read the notice carefully. ENG DOWNLOAD THE ANNOUNCEMENT REGISTRATION FORM PARTICIPATION FORM

25 May 2023

International Higher Education at a time of Geopolitical Strife

A seminar organized by Luiss Business School Amsterdam in collaboration with Center for International Higher Education (CIHE) and European Association for International Education (EAIE) Higher education is a complex global enterprise. More than 220 million students study at some 23,000 higher education institutions worldwide. Universities are the single most important source of basic research worldwide, while at the same time educating millions for increasingly knowledge-based economies. The higher education enterprise has undergone dramatic and unprecedented change in the past 70 years—going from a relatively small elite sector to educating more than 70 percent of young people in wealthy countries and a third or more in most of the rest of the world. Massification has been the hallmark of higher education worldwide. At the same time, the global knowledge economy depends on universities for research, communication, and education. Higher education has also become more international. Recently, geopolitical tensions, health pandemics and climate change challenge higher education worldwide. In this seminar, we will address the development of international(ization of) higher education and the implications of geopolitical tensions.  Professor Philip Altbach, a leading scholar in international higher education and founding director of the Boston College Center for International higher Education, will introduce the theme, followed by comments and discussions with other scholars and practitioners and the participants. Participants: Hans de Wit, Professor Emeritus and Distinguished Fellow, Center for International Higher Education Piet Van Hove, President, European Association for International Education Mathias Falkenstein, Professor of Practice in Higher Education Management, Luiss Business School Prof. Dr. Philip G. Altbach, Research Professor, Distinguished Fellow and Founding Director Center for International Higher Education, Boston College, USA Laura Rumbley, Director Knowledge Development and Research, European Association for International Education Jon Chew, Navitas Stephen Orme, Senior Vice President, Studyportals Christof van Mol, Tilburg University WHEN: Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 WHAT TIME? 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM CEST (including network cocktail) WHERE: Luiss Business School Amsterdam Hub, Nieuwe Herengracht 103, 1011 RZ REGISTER 25/05/2023

Education seminar

10 May 2023

Join the Part-time MBA students in Milan and attend the Open Lesson "Marketing Communication in the Omnichannel Era"

On May 26th you are welcome to attend the Marketing lesson with Prof. De Angelis and the current Part-time MBA students. Experience what is like to live as an MBA student for a day! After the lesson, you can have a chat with MBA coordinators and current students and have all your questions answered! We look forward to see you in Milan! WHEN: May 26th 2023 WHERE: Via Massimo D'Azeglio, 3 Milan HOUR: 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm Register now for the Open Lesson var d=document,w="https://tally.so/widgets/embed.js",v=function(){"undefined"!=typeof Tally?Tally.loadEmbeds():d.querySelectorAll("iframe[data-tally-src]:not([src])").forEach((function(e){e.src=e.dataset.tallySrc}))};if("undefined"!=typeof Tally)v();else if(d.querySelector('script[src="'+w+'"]')==null){var s=d.createElement("script");s.src=w,s.onload=v,s.onerror=v,d.body.appendChild(s);}

MBA Milan Part-time MBA

05 May 2023

September is around the corner! Discover our Full-time Masters and build your future with us!

Meet the Luiss Business School’s staff Join the webinar and discover Luiss Business School’s Full-time Masters in Italy and Europe. Find out which programme can help you strengthen your skills and accelerate your career path. Meet the Masters’ coordinators, the recruitment office, the career service and the international office to learn how our services can help you achieve your professional goals. The webinar will take place online on Thursday, June 15, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. CEST Participation in the event will exempt you from the admission fee of €75 for the next selection test dates: June 21-22 and July 5-6. WHEN: Thursday June 15, 2023 WHERE: Online TIME: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm CEST For more information, contact us by writing to: recruitment@luissbusinessschool.it Registration is mandatory. REGISTER 05/05/2023

Master Full-time

19 April 2023

Discover our MBAs and meet our International Office

Join our Open Evening and explore the international exchange On May 10th 2023, join the MBA event to find out, with the support of our Staff, which MBA best fits your career goals. Let’s design your personalized growth project together! The event is a perfect chance to get a comprehensive overview of our MBAs: the Executive MBA, in Italian, on campus, designed for professionals, directors and entrepreneurs with at least seven years of work experience, starting in April 2024 the Part-time MBA, fully taught in English, on campus, aimed at middle-managers, entrepreneurs, and young professionals, starting in March 2024 in Rome and in November 2023 in Milan the Flex MBA, fully taught in English and designed  for managers, entrepreneurs and young professionals with at least three years of work experience. Starting in October 2023 the MBA Full-time, fully taught in English, on campus, for young professionals with at least three years of relevant work experience. Starting in October 2023. The Programmes Coordinators with our Recruitment Staff will be available for a One – to – One and info sessions. With Luiss Business School MBA you will: develop a broad, heterogeneous, and professional network enjoy an international Faculty where you can meet top managers and professionals improve your soft skills such as leadership and communication boost your career with our personal coaching and international experience abroad. Keep in mind that your participation exempts you from the admission fee amounting at €105 if you apply for the next selection dates: May 18th - May 25th, 2023. WHEN: May 10th, 2023 WHERE: Luiss Business School, Villa Blanc, Via Nomentana 216, 00162 Rome TIME: from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM CEST Online Form - Open Evening MBA - 10 Maggio 2023

MBA

18 April 2023

Strategies and Business Models in the Metaverse

Strategies and Business Models in the Metaverse for Media, Entertainment & Sports The Metaverse is poised to change the way we live, work, and play, and it will have a significant impact on the media, entertainment, and sports industries. In this event, we will explore and discuss the paradigm shifts, economic systems, possible futures and technologies behind the Metaverse, including generative AI. In addition, we will discuss the potential business models and strategies that organizations can adopt to make the most of these new technologies. Whether you are in the sports, media, or entertainment industry, this event is an opportunity to learn about the latest academic insights and business developments regarding the Metaverse and how you can use them to your advantage. We will round up the evening with a panel discussion and industry cases, followed by a networking cocktail. Speakers: Strategies and Business Models in the Metaverse Joris Ebbers, Full Professor and Academic Dean Luiss Business School Amsterdam hub, Luiss Business School State of Play of the Metaverse Hylke Sprangers, University Lecturer, Non-executive board member Panelists: Rosella Passier, Captain of Marketing, KNVB Michael Guntenaar, Chief Tech and Digital, ID&T Boris van Bennekum, Lead Innovation Strategist, BNNVARA When? Wednesday, May 17th What time? 17:00 to 19:00 (20:00 including network cocktail) Where? Luiss Business School Amsterdam Hub Nieuwe Herengracht 103 - 1011 RZ Amsterdam Fill in the form to confirm your presence. REGISTER 05/04/2023

Metaverse

11 April 2023

Become a leader of the future with the Luiss Business School Full-time Masters Programme

On May 3rd, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM CEST Luiss Business School opens the doors of its campus in Rome to present the Full-time Masters. A unique opportunity to explore the Luiss Business School offer with more than 30 programs available in our 4 Hubs and two languages: English and Italian. During the Open Day, you will attend programme presentations held by our coordinators and meet the Luiss Business School recruiters who will give you all the information about the admission process, costs, facilities, and the possibility to apply for the Admission Fee exemption for the next selection date. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn more about the school and its values: register now for the presentation of the programme you are interested in. All the participants of  the event will be exempted from the 75 Euros admission fee for the next selection dates: 11-12 and 25-26 May Register below, and you will receive a confirmation email. Where: Luiss Business School, Villa Blanc Campus, Via Nomentana 216, 00162 Rome When: May 3rd, 2023   Time: 4.00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. CEST  For any further information write to recruitment@luissbusinessschool.it Registration is required Online Form - JOIN OUR FULL-TIME MASTER OPEN EVENING | MAY 03RD, 2023 11/04/2023

Master Full-time

05 April 2023

Flex MBA

Join the Online Open lesson by prof. Silard on Organizational design and people management On April 18th join the Flex MBA students in an Open Lesson by Prof. Tony Silard. The session focuses on helping participants build their competences and skill toolkit as managerial professionals including strategic thinking, analytical skill, problem solving, diagnosing, planning, and execution ability. The approach requires to:1) think systematically and strategically about managing human assets. 2) understand what really needs to be done to implement these policies. Anthony Silard, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Leadership and the Director of the Center for Sustainable Leadership at Luiss Business School in Rome Register to receive the link to the Open Lesson! More on the Flex MBA:The Flex MBA is intended to pave the way for professionals, entrepreneurs and innovators who wish to boost their current career prospects, with a digital twist. As a self-paced Programme, the Flex MBA is predominantly delivered online to meet the requirements of worldwide professionals who wish to acquire an MBA without sacrificing work and personal space. With the boundless approach of online learning and the self-paced momentum of asynchronous learning, the Flex MBA is the latest result of the fusion between academics and digital transformation. 05/04/2023

Flex MBA

21 March 2023

Online Masterclass Day at Luiss Business School

Join our Online Masterclass Day and get a front row seat to lectures from Luiss Business School professors for free. This is the perfect opportunity to experience our school’s approach to education and to preview what it is like to become a Luiss Business School student. Each Masterclass will be followed by a Q&A session. This is what you’ve been waiting for! From the comfort of your own home, you will gain invaluable insights on topics such as: Global Health Management | Cultural Gaps & Educational Bridges in Healthcare The online session will offer the opportunity to meet the director of the Master and get an overview of Cultural Gaps & Educational Bridges which Healthcare and Lifesciences Organization may leverage in their search of higher standards of efficiency and value delivery. Lecturer: Luca Magni, Ph. D. Professor of Practice of the Luiss Business School Digital Entertainment Business | The Metaverse State of Play of the Metaverse The online session will provide an analysis of the metaverse from a tech & innovation perspective and how to reimagine the role of companies in the metaverse. The session also offers an overview of the anatomy of the metaverse, future scenarios, and metaverse strategies. Lecturer: Hylke Sprangers, University Lecturer and non-executive board member Business Models in the Metaverse The online session will offer the opportunity to meet the director of the Master and get an introduction into business models and strategies in/for the Metaverse based on past and current practices in the entertainment industry, using real life examples including Roblox. Lecturer: Joris Ebbers, Full Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Luiss Business School and Academic Dean of  Luiss Business School’s Amsterdam Hub Transformational Leadership | Positive Impact Mindset The online session uncovers the two fundamentally different mindsets present in business and highlights what it takes for a leader and for an organization to create a positive impact. It also unpacks the current issue of having to work together in situations of polarization and explores best practice case studies in how to overcome such challenges. Lecturer: Katrin Muff, Professor of Practice at the Luiss Business School Sign up for one or more of our Masterclasses and we’ll see you online! When? Friday, April 14th, 2023 What time? Global Health Masterclass | 12:00 – 13:00 Digital Entertainment Masterclass | 15:00 – 16:00 Transformative Leadership Masterclass | 16:30 – 17:30 Where? Online Fill in the form to confirm your presence. REGISTER 21/03/2023

Masterclass Day

20 March 2023

Open Evening | Discover how to boost your career | Full-time MBA & Coaching Service Presentation

On Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm CEST, Luiss Business School will open the doors of its campus in Rome for an afternoon of presentations to discover the Full-time MBA growth paths and Coaching services. This is a unique opportunity to receive personalized advice that effectively meets your educational needs with high-profile solutions. The event will take place in the beautiful setting of Villa Blanc and will be an opportunity to meet our coordinators, coaches, and recruitment office. Come discover the coaching, a personal development methodology in which the coach supports and assists the coachee in achieving a specific personal or professional goal. Through a creative process, coaching stimulates reflection and inspires the maximization of personal and professional potential. The program is composed of a series of one-to-one interviews aimed at: • Identifying the goals to work on • Highlighting resources and obstacles to achieving the goals • Creating an action plan for support Join us to discover the next selection dates, financial aid, and scholarships offered. Register to receive all the information to participate. Where: Villa Blanc, Rome When: April 5th, 2023   Time: 5.00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. CEST  Registration is required  Online Form - Recruitment Full-timeMBA

MBA full-time

03 September 2020

Luiss Business School achieves AMBA accreditation

  Luiss Business School has officially received accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), one of the world’s leading authorities on post-graduate business education, demonstrating its continuing commitment to excellence in management education. Upon receiving AMBA accreditation, all current MBA students and MBA alumni of Luiss Business School are invited to join AMBA’s global member community of more than 50,000 students and alumni in more than 150 countries on a free basis, for networking, thought leadership, career development, and a variety of benefits. Luiss Business School is located in Rome, Italy. The School delivers postgraduate and executive education including degree (MBA and one-year specialist Masters), non-degree, open and customised programmes as well as producing academic and applied research. Accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA) represents the highest standard of achievement in post-graduate business education. Its rigorous assessment criteria ensure that only the highest-calibre programmes which demonstrate the best standards in teaching, curriculum, and student interaction achieve Association of MBAs accreditation. Members of AMBA’s visiting accreditation panel, representing senior management at AMBA-accredited Business Schools globally, commended the senior leadership team, in particular the collegiate atmosphere they created at the School. The panel thought this demonstrated the boutique and human-oriented culture of the School. The panel also noted the School’s rapid response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This included delivering both existing and new programmes online, as well taking other operational activities online swiftly. The School was also commended for its strong connections with companies operating in Italy and beyond. Paolo Boccardelli, Dean of Luiss Business School, said: "Joining the 300 Business Schools that have received the AMBA accreditation globally is a source of great satisfaction for us. Our MBA and our School have proved that they can meet the high-quality standards required for this accreditation and it is a confirm of the right direction of the work done in these years. The rapid response to the Covid-19 pandemic was also appreciated, to which we promptly responded with the delivery of new programmes in digital formula and the creation of new training courses". AMBA accreditation is international in scope and reach, and AMBA works under the belief that accredited programmes should be of the highest standard and reflect changing trends and innovation in post-graduate management education. Its accreditation process reflects this commitment to fostering innovation, and demanding Business Schools to perform at the highest level continually. Andrew Main Wilson, Chief Executive of the Association of MBAs and Business Graduates Association (BGA), said, "It is a pleasure to welcome Luiss Business School to AMBA’s network of world leading Business Schools. This School operates with the highest quality and has continued to do so, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, showing great innovation and adaptability. I look forward to working with Luiss Business School in the future".

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

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

22 March 2019

The LUISS Business School training course for the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund on the starting blocks

Roberto Dandi, lecturer LUISS University Guido Carli and scientific director of the project, with the PPAF representatives - Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund Between 22 and 24 January 2019, the kick-off meeting of the project “Poverty Reduction through Rural Development in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Federally Administered Tribal Areas and Neighboring Areas” was held in Islamabad. It was commissioned by PPAF - Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund, funded by AICS - Italian Agency for Development Cooperation and Development Cooperation Department of the Italian Foreign Ministry, and then implemented by the LUISS Business School. The project will consist of 7 intensive training courses on various issues related to rural development and it will be aimed at 95 Pakistani representatives of the PPAF, at the PPAF partner organizations and at governments and local communities in the most vulnerable areas of Pakistan. The courses will be held at the LUISS Business School, as well as in Emilia Romagna, Puglia and Sardinia. Study visits to Italy will show participants the peculiar traditions, structures and innovations for the development of the country, which can be adapted in Pakistan. The expected results include the strengthening of planning and management capacities, the development of an integrated government-community approach within the territorial areas and improvements in areas such as health, education, tourism, local governance. 12/02/2019 

Partnership

29 January 2019

Luiss Business School Milano Luiss Hub

Big Data Management for Executive, Food & Beverage Management, Privacy Governance, Digital Marketing and Social Media Communication, but also Energy industry - major of the Master in Management and Technology and Digital Business Strategy - major of the Master in Management and Technology: this is the range of Luiss Business School courses offered at the Milan Luiss Hub. The Milano Luiss Hub is a multifunctional space in the heart of the innovation district, founded on the collaboration between Luiss Guido Carli, the City of Milan, the Brodolini Foundation, and ItaliaCamp with the sponsorship of WIND-TRE and TERNA. The Milano Luiss Hub is a place of higher education and of school-work alternation; it is a startup incubator and an area dedicated to digital manufacturing. It is an industrial area of ​​about 1,600 square meters, now owned by the City, which had been abandoned and in disuse for years. It was restored, recovered and returned to the community after 16 months of renovations. It is located a stone's throw from Garibaldi FS Station and Piazza Gae Aulenti. The space welcomes managers, professionals, students, makers, and startuppers, promoting the exchange and sharing of ideas, networking and the creation of new forms of collaboration. A context that, thanks to these characteristics, facilitates the implementation of the managerial training objectives of Luiss Business School, which increasingly focuses on the current challenges of a global competitive scenario, which is digitized and extremely fast and requires developing a personal strategic vision in starting or retraining of one’s career. Discover the Luiss Business School at the Milano Luiss Hub! 03/12/2018

Milano Luiss Hub

23 July 2018

The road to LUISS Business School: Donna, Full-time MBA Candidate from Indonesia

For me the MBA at LUISS Business School is intense  “The GROW FAST program is quite different from the other scholarships because it gives you an opportunity to really develop yourself after a very intensive and challenging path as the LUISS MBA”: Donna, Full-time MBA Candidate from Indonesia, is recipient of the first GROW FAST program. GROW FAST is an initiative part of GROW-Generating Real Opportunities for Women, a talent program aimed at promoting and improving personal and professional growth of outstanding women students.     "My name is Donna, I'm from Indonesia and my background is on marketing and I'm here as a recipient of the GROW FAST program. I see that this program is quite different from the other scholarships because this program gives you an opportunity to really develop yourself by giving you a professional opportunity after the MBA program. I think intensive is the word, it's quite intense the whole program, how it's structured and the schedule of the program is quite intense. I like the LUISS MBA program because how they structure the courses is not only about the hard skills but also emphasizes on the soft skills as well. So, it's not about only how to make money and profit, but also, the morality on making business decisions. The LUISS MBA program is intense". GROW FAST – Financing and Supporting Talents is an initiative that is part of GROW – Generating Real Opportunities for Women, designed and launched in a joint effort by Johnson & Johnson, Korn Ferry International and LUISS Business School. The GROW FAST initiative offers to a selected group of outstanding women: direct access to organisations eager to support talents in the development of their potential; an internationally accredited MBA at LUISS Business School, which provides a culturally relevant and professionally memorable experience in the heart of Rome; a fully sponsored accelerated track into the world of business with leading companies that pursue diversity and inclusion as key strategic assets. Discover GROW FAST  23/07/2018

MBA Talents

18 July 2018

Major changes in the energy industry scene

Why the trends of future development of the energy industry scene require a critical and deeper understanding Insight by Federica Brunetta, Assistant Professor of Corporate Strategy and of Technology and Innovation Management, LUISS Guido Carli University and Scientific Coordinator of Energy Industry – Major of the Master in Management and Technology  The Energy Industry is at the center of the worldwide economic and social stage. According to the BP, energy outlook 2018, by 2040 the increasing prosperity in the fast-emerging economies, will lead more than 2.5 billion people to rise from low incomes. Combined with energy efficiency measures, this increase will drive a growth of one third in energy demand, especially in fast-growing economies, such as China and India. The rise will be pervasive, and impact on both industry and transports. While electric cars and smart and shared mobility will grow substantially, the power sector, with its rising electrification, will absorb 70% of the increase in primary energy. Another great shift will be in the energy mix, which by 2040 will be highly diversified: renewables will grow fastly, about 40% of the increase in primary energy and so will natural gas, in the light of the continuing expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG).  Sustainability will be key, with carbon emissions requiring concrete actions to reach a real break from the past. We are therefore looking at major changes in the energy industry scene: these data only highlight some of the trends of its future, which also encompasses relevant challenges for current business models, innovation, digitalization, regulation and geopolitics. Each of these trends enacts a system of changes which require a critical and deeper understanding. The systemic dimension and the complexity of the energy industry are, indeed, one-of-a-kind. They require a well-grounded understanding of its elements, both theoretical and practical. Through its Major in energy industry, the Master in Management and Technology of LUISS Business School aims to transfer basic knowledge about the Energy industry as well as developing a thorough knowledge of the Energy ecosystem. We aim to teach how to use the data, not simply read them. Our students will learn managerial skills and develop an understanding of the environmental and societal dimensions required to guide their action as future players of this industry. Discover the program and participate in the next selection! DOWNLOAD BROCHURE 18/07/2018

energy

05 July 2018

The road to LUISS Business School: Andres, Full-time MBA Candidate from Colombia

For me the MBA at LUISS Business School is multicultural  “Even if I studied finance, I really care about the human side of business and its social impact: that's why I chose this MBA”. A balance between hard skills and soft skills in a multicultural environment: Andres, Full-time MBA Candidate from Colombia, tells his journey to LUISS Business School. His story is signed by diversity, as a value driving teaching and learning, and a real experience to live in the classroom day by day. “My name is Andres Gallego, I'm from Colombia, I have experience in finance and project management. I have worked in banks, insurance companies and also developing different projects with social and environmental impact. When you are a foreigner, you maybe have not a very deep understanding of the Italian either the market or the Universities but when you start to analyze the different options that you have, you find the top five, the top three, the top two businesses schools in Italy and I found LUISS as part of it. So now I think that people call LUISS as the name but actually, what it means is a free-thinking University that works and is focused on social studies. So even if I studied finance, I really care about the human side of business, the impact and the development and at the end that's why I choose this University. They have really put an effort and a focus on developing not only their normal activities, the normal lectures, but they also have a really high focus on different activities where you have the chance to develop the soft skills and that's what I like the most. Inside the classroom you have as more representation of the world, for example, in this year edition we have one representative or more or less each continent of the world, so basically, you have the chance to meet people with different ideas, different background, different experiences but also different cultures. For me the MBA at LUISS Business School is multicultural”. The LUISS MBA offers the connections to your future whether your ambition lies in starting a business or changing a large organization, transforming your world or changing the wider world. Offering a personalized learning experience driven by diversity, the LUISS MBA is your platform for new business thinking. Discover the #LUISSMBA 05/07/2018 

MBA Talents

01 June 2018

The road to LUISS Business School: Jean-Paul, Full-time MBA Candidate from Lebanon

For me the MBA at the LUISS Business School is challenging The international core of the LUISS Business School is the outcome of a learning experience driven by diversity, which makes the classrooms of Villa Blanc a place for growth and exchange, among talents from all around the world. The story of Jean-Paul is a journey from Lebanon to the Full-time MBA of the LUISS Business School: it talks about the essence role of training “to become people that can go in this world”. A journey between Soft skills, time management and the love for Rome!   “I am Jean-Paul, I am from Lebanon, I am a mechanical engineer. I came to the LUISS Business School to continue my studies. I choose the MBA at the LUISS Business School because honestly, I really liked Rome and I thought that this MBA would complement my studies: as mechanical engineer, I will have the financial and management competencies to complement my background. For me the most important thing is the fact that the program is very focused on the person and on the soft skills, so one person that goes out from the LUISS Business School is not only good in hard skills but has also the opportunity the develop his/her own personality, that is very important in any job. The aspect that I liked most during this MBA is the personal part: we are having courses of everything from different professors from all over the world, but for me this can be in any university. The LUISS MBA gives us a big plus and helps us in the fact that they work and they train us as to become people that can go in this world, to do everything and not only to stay behind a computer or do specific stuff. The MBA is very full and we have so many things to do, but the thing that We learned the most is about time how to manage our time. For me the MBA at the LUISS Business School is challenging.” The LUISS MBA offers the connections to your future whether your ambition lies in starting a business or changing a large organization, transforming your world or changing the wider world. Offering a personalized learning experience driven by diversity, the LUISS MBA is your platform for new business thinking. Discover the #LUISSMBA 31/05/2018

24 April 2018

A worldwide famous brand? A matter of quality and communication strategy

A very stimulating talk took place on April 10, 2018 when the students of the Master of Fashion & Luxury Management met Michele Consoli, Head of Communications of Talarico Cravatte. Lucia, student of the Master, shared with us the most interesting aspects of this successful “Made in Italy” company Michele Consoli, the very young marketing and Communications Manager of Talarico, explained to the Fashion and Luxury Management class the aspects of working in a truly “Made in Italy” company, and how to survive in this global, fast-growing industry. After a brief explanation of the authentic history of the company, Mr. Consoli gave us an overview about the tie market in Italy, a very niche area but that still has a high demand, about the main competitors, and their business model, which is both B2C and B2B. It was very interesting to know that Talarico is not only focused on ties anymore but it also expanded in foulards for women, an expansion driven by one simple but very essential principle: consistency. Indeed these products are perfectly consistent with the main offer, and above all, they are made with the same material of ties, silk. They are not interested in a larger expansion so far, what they want is to stay focused on their main product offering the best quality. He explained why their products are so unique, highlighting their handcrafted details, results of an excellent craftmanship work.  Thanks to this we were able to understand why the most powerful men in the world (Presidents, politicians, CEO, ambassadors) want to wear Talarico ties. Moreover, he shared a relevant focus on the marketing and communication strategy of the firm, based on a strong storytelling and characterized by the fact of preferring print advertising instead of digital one, in order to be more credible and increase the customers’ trust. The preference of this channel is also due to the type of target they aim to (+30 years old). However, the company has its own e-commerce, and all the most influent social media, such as Instagram and Facebook, this latter is the most relevant for them. Talarico represents a really “upstream” company, which is not interested in offering too many categories of products, or invest too much on Instragram advertising, they simply want to go on offering excellent and unique products, that can satisfy even the most demanding customers, 100% Italian qualities that make Talarico well-known and appreciated all around the world. This article was written by Lucia Zanone, student of the Master of Fashion & Luxury Management  24/04/2018

Guest

28 March 2018

Leader for Talent #L4T with Marco Sala, Chief Executive Officer International Game Technology PLC

He’s the CEO of one of the few Italian companies that has been shopping abroad in recent years, a company which is a world leader in the business in which it operates. Marco Sala, Chief Executive Officer of International Game Technology PLC will meet LUISS School International Masters’ students on the occasion of Leader for Talent – #L4T, a series of meetings with speakers from the corporate world. These meetings with business leaders of important organizations are oriented to management best practices and designed to offer students the opportunity to debate current business issues to enrich their professional and soft skills. Marco Sala is Chief Executive Officer of International Game Technology PLC (IGT), and serves on its Board of Directors. He is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the Company, which is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:IGT). He works directly with the board and other senior management to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies. Prior to April 2015, Sala served as Chief Executive Officer of GTECH S.p.A. (formerly known as Lottomatica Group) since April 2009, and was responsible for overseeing all of the Company’s segments including the Americas, International, Italy, and Products and Services. He joined the Company as Co-General Manager in 2003, and since then, has served as a member of the Board of Directors. In August 2006, he was appointed Managing Director with responsibility for the Company’s Italian Operations and other European activities. Previously, he was Chief Executive Officer of Buffetti, Italy's leading office equipment and supply retail chain. Prior to Buffetti, Sala served as Head of the Italian Business Directories Division for SEAT Pagine Gialle. He was later promoted to Head of Business Directories with responsibility for a number of international companies such as Thomson (Great Britain), Euredit (France), and Kompass (Italy). Earlier in his career, he worked as Head of the Spare Parts Divisions at Magneti Marelli (a Fiat Group company) and soon after, he became Head of the Lubricants Divisions. Additionally, he held various marketing positions at Kraft Foods. Sala graduated from Bocconi University in Milan, majoring in Business and Economics. 28/03/2018

09 February 2018

Students of the Master of Fashion & Luxury Management meet Matteo Marzotto, President of Dondup

A very stimulating and inspiring talk took place on February 5, 2018 when the students of the Master of Fashion & Luxury Management met Matteo Marzotto, President of Dondup. Lucia, student of Master of Fashion & Luxury Management, participated in this meeting: this is her story.    “Matteo Marzotto, one of the most famous Italian managers and enterpreneurs, during his speech to the Fashion and Luxury Management class, dealt with all the aspects of this fascinating and fast growing industry. We retraced together his managerial career step by step, from the early beginning, when he started working directly on textile machines in order to learn all the secrets of the production process, to the successive achievements, which boast fashion companies such as Valentino S.p.A., Vionnet S.p.A. until he has become President of Dondup. He revealed finally a secret: experts, "genius" of fashion industry ... they do not exist! What really matters is the importance of studying to develop the right skills, acquiring complete knowledge of the fashion process and putting into practice your competencies in the best way. Furthermore, a good manager never forgets about the importance of sharing". The fashion industry is a very fascinating world, characterized by extremely complex mechanisms. It is a field undergoing continuous transformations, it is dynamic, demanding and requires concrete competencies. The next generation of managers of the fashion industry will have to possess a broad range of notions and information. During the lessons, the classrooms are transformed in meeting points between great professionals of this industry and students. Influent guest speakers provide candidates with a learning outcome made by high quality professional experiences, technical notions and compelling case studies to be inspired from. Students will be shown a 360° vision of the business scene of the fashion system and all the job opportunities will be described to inspire, incentivize and direct candidates to the fashion area more suited to their inclinations and capacities. 02/09/2018

Guest

04 December 2017

A focus on Sustainable Developments Goals with Caroline Kaeb

Among the LUISS Business School ERSHub (Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability Hub) activities, on November 10 MBA students had the chance to delve into sustainability issues with Caroline Kaeb (University of Connecticut, Human Rights Institute) Assistant Professor in Business & Human Rights that held a lecture about the United Nations Sustainable Developments Goals. The sustainable developments goals (featuring 17 goals and 169 key targets) were adopted in 2015 by 193 states in the UN General Assembly to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Dr. Kaeb's presentation discussed the role of business in achieving these goals. Understanding this role better is premised on two important aspects: First, the realization that business is not operating in a vacuum, but rather that it is affected by the environment in which it operates. Business can only prosper in healthy societies and markets free of corruption, operating under the rule of law, and with functioning infrastructure, healthy workers, and consumers who can afford their products. Second, the understanding of the need for companies to be innovative and strategic in their corporate responsibility efforts, such as to leverage their core business capabilities to innovate around societal problems rather than focusing merely on charitable giving. The Sustainability Development Goals can provide a framework for business managers to apply their strategic thinking to issues of societal importance, which shape the environment in which business operates. Watch the video (Professor Kaeb's reference to the Sustainable Development Goals is a reference to the body of 17 SDGs) During the day, MBA students participated in a challenge launched by an NGO that operates in Senegalese and Gambian schools. The challenge’s goal was focused on education and wanted our students to find a way to help children to understand what Human Rights are about. Human rights are essential to democratic development and to citizenship education. By fostering an understanding of human rights to children, the higher education can strongly support to develop in the learning process attitudes of respect of equality and dignity. Watch the gallery 04/12/2017

Guest

13 November 2017

The LUISS Master of fashion students meet Isabel May, Director of Communications & Customer Experience of Mytheresa.com

On November 14, 2017, students of the Master of Fashion & Luxury Management will have the chance to meet Isabel May, Director of Communications & Customer Experience of Mytheresa.com. Mytheresa.com is an online shop for luxury and designer fashion. The mytheresa edit features clothing, bags, shoes and accessories from more than 200 international luxury designer brands such as Balenciaga, Burberry, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, and Saint Laurent, as well as key pieces from on-trend labels like Acne Studios, Isabel Marant, Mulberry, Roger Vivier, Proenza Schouler, By Malene Birger, plus many more. Mytheresa is one of the major online shops that deal with fashion and luxury with more than 200 of the world’s hottest designers; 500 New Arrivals a week from the latest runway collection; Exclusive womenswear fashion; Weekly editorials, presenting the newest trends and style inspiration; a fast, reliable delivery to over 120 countries within 72 hours. In 2014, mytheresa.com was acquired by Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC, a luxury, multi-brand omni-channel fashion retailer. Isabel May has been working in the fashion and luxury sector for over 20 years. She joined mytheresa.com as Director Communications & Customer Experience after holding leadership positions in the luxury goods business at ESCADA and Swarovski. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich.  She was co-founder and partner at the management consultancy brandlab, specializing in developing brand and marketing strategies for fashion brands and retail companies. In her role she is overseeing all communication activities including PR, events and social media as well as customer experience including brand collaborations, campaign planning, promotions, personal shopping and top client development. All LUISS Business School Masters offer the chance to meet influent guest speakers that provide candidates with a learning outcome made by high quality professional experiences, technical notions and compelling case studies to be inspired from. Meeting Isabel May and learning about mytheresa.com will help students to understand the business scene of the fashion system. Watch the gallery   13/11/2017

Guest

03 October 2017

Humanity, humility and friendship: LUISS MBA Elizabeth's experience

My most memorable experience of LUISS Business School is the humanity, humility and friendship of my classmates and the LUISS Business School staff. I have a degree in Law, and before my MBA, I worked as a lawyer for a firm in Venezuela. When I had to deal with the world of economics, it was complicated for me to understand, so I decided to do an MBA. In the beginning I was scared. While I have always been an excellent student, the world of economics was new to me, and I was terrified about not being able to achieve this challenge at the level I wanted to achieve. From the first day, every person on the campus made me feel that I was going to make it, and the fear changed into excitement and curiosity. The reputation of LUISS in Italy is WOW. I really liked the individual attention. You are not a number; you have a name and a personality. The most amazing resource of the school is the people who work every day to deliver the best experience possible. In December of my MBA year I broke my ankle. It was incredible the way every person in the program was worried about me and my health, the way my classmates helped me out not to lose a single class or project and the way the professors helped me understand every topic. That humanity was my best gift from this MBA. Following my MBA I joined the Dorna Group as legal counsel, a company producing the WorldSBK and MotoGP events. My MBA experience has helped me to be more effective in my job because I am able to discuss a large range of business topics with confidence. I am also much more willing to try new things, which has helped me to improve my performance both at work and in my personal life. My advice to prospective candidates is to live the program intensely. In the beginning it seems long, but it goes very fast. Experience the magic of Rome by taking a walk, using public transportation, drinking coffee in the campus bar where they are always smiling and eating near the campus in one of the many places with good food, good prices and a good environment. Also experience the beautiful architecture of the campus. Consider doing an exchange program; I went to Hong Kong and the experience was incredible. Finally, enjoy it. You are a professional looking for something more to be competitive in the job market. We study our whole life to get hard skills, but soft skills are the ones that will allow you to be different from the others. Develop them, make friends, learn from the professors and guests, talk with the university´s team, every person will give you advice that someday you will use. I lived many things during my time at LUISS Business School. Every single experience made me a better person. Even now that I am far from there, I will always feel part of LUISS Business School. 02/20/2017

17 July 2017

“The LUISS MBA? A Monumental Experience”: to take a step toward a Finance career, Rafael choose LUISS Business School

Prior to joining the LUISS MBA program, Rafael Da Cruz Bezerra studied electrical engineering in Brazil and France. Then he worked in Brazil and Mozambique in Procurement and Internal Control for Vale S.A., one of the world’s largest mining companies. When he decided that an MBA was the next step toward a Finance career, Rafael wanted to study on a prestigious course in Italy and found LUISS Business School. Describing his LUISS MBA experience, Rafael said, “What I like best about the program is that with the small class size we have really bonded together. In addition, I have enjoyed the marketing courses, even if my focus area is Finance. The most memorable part of my year so far has been participating in the Finance Competition in Milan. There my colleagues and I saw that our course preparation was equal to that of other business schools like London Business School, HEC Paris or Insead. I recommend participating in competitions like this as well as exchanges or electives with other business schools. These experiences are very rich, much more than I anticipated. They are great for networking and giving a broader vision of where other business schools focus. They are also good to see the strengths of our own school. Living in Rome has also been an important part of my experience. My one word description of Rome is 'monumental'.  Everything here is in a different scale and always very impressive. After this first impact you start to realize that there are a multitude of Rome’s, with so many places and facets to discover. I live just outside Rome in a little town called Paliano, and I come often into Rome. It is a great city in all senses: culturally, night life and personal life (people are extremely friendly). One more piece of advice for prospective students is to learn a little Italian to really discover Italy. It is so much more than the big cities (Rome, Milan….) and with so much to offer, not just in business. My MBA experience so far has been great. My goal after the MBA is to have a career in Finance.  In the meantime I am working hard to enjoy every minute of these 15 months through my classroom learning, through exchange experiences and through living in Rome.” 17/07/2017