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23 May 2024

Contemporary Generation Award - (Yo)U International Film Festival - 2nd edition

Promoting Italian and international cinematic art and supporting authors under 30. These are the objectives of the Premio Generazione Contemporanea - (Yo)U International Film Festival, now in its second edition. The works selected for the festival will be presented and screened during the days of the Casa del Cinema festival dedicated to the event. The winner will receive a scholarship covering all or part of the tuition fees for the Major in Management of Creative and Cultural Enterprises. The competition at gives birth to a new realm of cultural innovation, aimed not only at educating but also at supporting and seeking out young authors on a national and international level. All authors of Italian or foreign nationality – individually or in groups – who meet the following admission criteria can participate in the Prize: They must not have reached their thirty-sixth birthday by the application deadline of July 1, 2023. They must be enrolled in or have completed a university course no more than one year before the application deadline. Candidates can enter with only one work, published or unpublished, provided it never won any other competitions or awards before and was created after January 1, 2021. A plaque and a scholarship will be awarded to the first-place winner. All short films will be reviewed by the Prize Directorate, which will select 5 short films for the official competition. The selected works will be presented and screened during the final evening of the event scheduled for July 18, at the Casa del Cinema in Rome. The winners will also be awarded on the final evening. The deadline for submitting works for the Prize is July 1, 2023, no later than 12:00 PM (Italian time). In order to participate, candidates must submit their work via the FilmFreeway platform (https://filmfreeway.com/YoUInternationalFilmFestival). Participation is free. We recommend reading the announcement carefully. ENG DOWNLOAD THE ANNOUNCEMENT REGISTRATION MODULE PRIVACY POLICY STATEMENT

16 May 2024

Open Lesson | The Value Proposition in the Bid Offer

Luiss Business School invites you to participate in "The Value Proposition in Bidding" an Open Lesson scheduled for June 21 at the Rome campus, Villa Blanc, to introduce the Executive Programme in Bid and Proposal Management. The Open Lesson will focus on techniques for drafting and presenting the Value Proposition within bidding offers in the sectors of supplies, services, public works, concessions, and EU projects. Participants will have the opportunity to explore strategies and techniques such as SMART or the Message Tree, combined with a skillful mix of images and text, to formulate the best Value Proposition. Understanding the projects and success expectations of the Buyer is crucial, as value is subjective. Additionally, the second and third editions of the course will be presented during the event, starting in autumn in Rome and Milan. Agenda Introduction by Domenico Casalino, Senior Advisor Procurement, ICT, LogisticsSpeech by Nicola Rubino, Director of Procurement and Contracts Directorate ANAS: The profile of ANAS as a major buyerLecture by Domenico Casalino: The Value Proposition in bidding Speakers Nicola Rubino, Director of Procurement and Contracts Directorate ANASDomenico Casalino, Director of the Executive Programme in Bid and Proposal Management When: June 21st, 2024Where: Villa Blanc – Via Nomentana, 216Time: 2:30 – 4:00 pm CEST Registration is required to participate.

Open Lesson

16 May 2024

Let's make a better world contest

The Amsterdam Hub of Luiss Business School has launched the Let’s make a better world Contest to assign 8 scholarships – 2 for each major – covering up to 50% of the tuition fees, for those aspiring to pursue a full-time multi-hub Master’s Degree programme, with a major in: International Management | Multi-hub: Amsterdam – Milan Fashion and Luxury Business | Multi-hub: Amsterdam – Milan Digital Entertainment Business | Multi-hub: Amsterdam – Rome Food and Wine Business | Multi-hub: Amsterdam – Rome What is the contest about? Future leaders need to be curious, tech-savvy, ethically motivated, solution-oriented, creative. It is your time to show your innovative ideas by creating a visual, or a video presentation, connected to the theme ‘Let’s make a better world‘. Your challenge is to design a prompt using AI tool(s) in a discipline of your interest, choosing among the topics suggested here. To apply for a scholarship, join the Leaders for a better world contest before June 5th! The context is exclusively open to individuals possessing a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification. Additionally, candidates must hold an EU Passport. JOIN THE CONTEST 05/16/2014

Scholarships

10 May 2024

Open Evening | Executive Education

Open Evening Executive Education Luiss Business School Luiss Business School meets professionals looking to accelerate their careers in the business world at an Open Evening dedicated to presenting Executive Programmes. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4th, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, at Villa Blanc, the charming headquarters of Luiss Business School Campus in Rome. Participants will have the opportunity to delve into the Executive educational offerings and receive detailed information about the courses, designed to meet the specific needs of professionals with high-profile solutions compatible with their work commitments. Customized informative sessions will be available with Academic Coordinators and Recruitment Staff, who will be on hand to answer questions and provide personalized consultations. Moreover, attending the event guarantees exemption from the admission fee, if applicable, for the next two selection dates. Registration is required to participate.

Executive Education

08 May 2024

Open Day | Master Full-time Milan

Participate in the Open Day on Tuesday, June 11th, to explore the full range of Luiss Business School's Full-time Master's programmes and get to know the educational offerings up close.An opportunity to delve into the advantages of studying at the Milan Hub, the distinctive features of the programmes and the school, and the services offered to students.The Open Day represents a chance to meet the coordinators, the recruiting team, and the career service, who can answer all your questions: admission process, nuances of specific programs, costs, financial aid, and scholarships still available. Participants will also be exempt from paying the admission fee of €100 for the upcoming selection dates: June 20th and 21st, 2024. Luiss Business School is committed to providing high-quality education and promoting a mindset based on change, innovation, and transformation to shape future leaders capable of driving positive change in the entrepreneurial community, supporting sustainability at every step.WHEN: Tuesday, June 11th, 2024WHERE: Milan Luiss HubTIME: 6:00 – 7:00 pmRegistration is required to participate.

Master Full-time

22 April 2024

WIPO-Luiss 1st Global INTAN-Invest Conference

Intangible assets are increasingly significant in innovation performance, both within individual companies and at a national level. Despite their pivotal role in driving innovation, productivity and competitiveness, our understanding of the size, impact and composition (including R&D, human capital, know-how, design, data) of intangible assets remains limited. To address these knowledge gaps, we need access to better statistics to understand the dynamics within companies and sectors, and to improve pro-growth policies. Better metrics are also needed to improve innovation finance, including work on intellectual property-backed innovation finance initiatives. To address these goals, the Luiss Business School and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have formed a partnership with prominent international scholars and institutions. The results of this partnership will be released annually via the WIPO-Luiss Global Intangible Investment Highlights, highlighting the key trends in intangible investment, as well as via the Global INTAN-Invest Database. The first release of our results will take place in Rome on 6-7 May 2024 at the inaugural WIPO – Luiss Global INTAN-Invest Conference. The conference will be held in a hybrid format. Due to the limited number of places, please register by 29 April 2024 to attend in person, using this registration form. To access the conference online, please use this link: WIPO-Luiss 1st Global INTAN-Invest Conference READ THE AGENDA 2024/04/22

Open Innovation

10 April 2024

Online Open Evening | Master Full-time

Join the Online Open Evening to discover Luiss Business School's Full-time Master's programmes. During this event, you'll have the opportunity to closely explore the educational offerings provided by Luiss Business School. You can directly engage with our Recruitment Office, Programme Coordinators, and Luiss Business School Staff. We'll provide all the details regarding the selection process for the academic year 2024-2025, including admission requirements, application procedures, course costs, scholarships, and available financial aid. Throughout the presentation, you'll have the chance to meet the International Office and the Career Service, who will guide you through the various international activities planned, internship opportunities, and personalized services to support the development of your professional skills. An exclusive benefit for participants of the Open Evening is exemption from the 100€ selection fee for the upcoming selection dates scheduled for June 6th and 7th. At the event's conclusion, you'll receive detailed instructions on how to access the admission process and have the opportunity to schedule a personal orientation session with the Program Coordinators. Event Details When: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Where: Online Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM CEST Language: Italian and English Participation in the event is free, but registration is required. REGISTER 10/04/2024

Master Full-time

03 April 2024

Career-booster for Managers: Introducing the DBA in Higher Education Leadership and Management

Join us on April 22nd, 2024, at 5.30 p.m. and participate in the DBA presentation webinar in Higher Education Leadership and Management (HELM) at Luiss Business School. This DBA program, held in Amsterdam, Rome, and online, is designed to enable participants to maximize impact in the Higher Education sector by promoting personal and professional growth through a highly personalized learning path and an innovative teaching methodology. During the program presentation event, Dr. Mathias Falkenstein, Professor of Practice in Higher Education Management at Luiss Business School and Scientific Director of the DBA, will delve into the innovative training approach at the heart of the program, with the program starting in October 2024. Speakers: Prof. Maria Isabella Leone, Head of MBAs’ Programs and MBAs’ Staff Luiss Business SchoolDr. Mathias Falkenstein, Professor of Practice in Higher Education Management, Luiss Business SchoolDr. Hans de Wit, Distinguished Fellow and Professor Emeritus, Centre for International Higher Education’ (CIHE) at Boston College, USAgenda: Initial greetings from Prof. Maria Isabella Leone, Head of MBA Programs Luiss Business School; Presentation by Dr. Mathias Falkenstein, Professor of Practice in Higher Education Management at Luiss Business School. Round table with Q&A session. WHEN: April 22nd, 2024 TIME: From 5.30 – 6.30 PM CEST WHERE: Online REGISTER

DBA HELM Open Evening

19 March 2024

Coaching as a Catalyst for Unleashing Potential

A Human Resource Development Tool The evolution of the competitive environment increasingly requires managers and leaders with transversal, communicative, and relational skills, to involve and motivate all employees to achieve company objectives. With this in mind, Luiss Business School invites you to participate in the online event dedicated to the Flex Executive Coaching Programme presentation on May 22nd at 5.30 pm. The programme, recognized as a benchmark in management coaching and accredited Level 2 by the International Coach Federation (ICF), introduces participants to coaching in the managerial and organizational field and enables them to acquire new skills and tools to develop in-depth knowledge and practice professional coaching. Level 2 qualifies for ICF credentials up to Level 2 (PCC), recognized worldwide as a quality standard. The event, entitled "Coaching as a Catalyst for the expression of potential: a tool for the development of human resources", is an opportunity to discuss with experts in the field of current issues such as neuro coaching and its positive role as a tool for the development of one's potential and response to change. Furthermore, participants will not only learn about the benefits of coaching in the company but also discover how the coaching model has changed post-pandemic. During the presentation, Martin Castrogiovanni, former programme participant and Italian 15-a-side rugby player, will share his career path and experience. The former rugby player and the other speakers will be available to answer any questions participants may have. Speaker Stefano Bottaro, Human Resource Director at Avio When: May 22nd, 2024 Where: Online Time: 5:30 PM CEST Registration is required to participate. REGISTRER 19/03/2024

Coaching Flex Executive

14 March 2024

Open Evening

Explore Part-time and Executive MBA programs at Luiss Business School in Milan Luiss Business School opens the Milano Luiss Hub doors to anyone interested in pursuing an Executive MBA or Part-time MBA and invites you to attend the Open Evening, in Italian, on Tuesday, April 9th at 6pm. During the event, Prof. Maria Isabella Leone, Head of MBAs Programmes, will illustrate the MBA portfolio to all candidates by sharing the innovative teaching approach of the programmes, detailed information on the pathways, the international activities envisaged, and career opportunities. Joining her will be Dr. Nicola Ontario, Manager at Tim Enterprise and Executive MBA participant of the previous edition who, by sharing her experience at Luiss Business School, will provide interesting and stimulating insights: from the challenges she faced during the programme, to the skills she acquired, to how the MBA positively influenced her career. The event is an opportunity for participants to meet MBA staff who will be able to answer any questions about the programmes' educational offerings, content, admission requirements and procedures, costs and benefits of completing the course. Open Evening participants will be exempt from paying the admission fee of 100€ for the next selection dates on 18 and 11 April. Attend the Open Evening and prepare to embark on a new path for your career development! When: Tuesday, April 9th Where: Milan Luiss Hub Time: 6.00 - 7.00 pm CEST Registration is required to participate. 14/03/2024

MBA Open Evening

05 March 2024

Part-time MBA Rome – Last Chance to Meet the Director and the Staff!

Luiss Business School presents its flagship programme, the Part-time MBA, in an online event that will be held on Tuesday, March 19th starting at 5:30 p.m. During the event, which will take place in English, the Director of the MBA, Prof. Alessandra Perri, will illustrate the innovative teaching approach behind the programme and its international opportunities. Starting in April 2024 and organized during weekends in the wonderful Villa Blanc frame, the programme represents the perfect choice for those who want to acquire managerial skills smartly, without missing out on School’s networking opportunities. You will be able to interact with MBAs’ Staff and ask questions and curiosities about the structure of the program, the content, and the application process. Scholarships are still available, and we look forward to answering all your questions about the next admission appointments. Do not miss this opportunity of career’s boost! Speaker: Professor Maria Isabella Leone, Head of MBAs at Luiss Business School; Professor Alessandra Perri, Scientific Director of Part-time MBA – Rome and Associate Dean for Faculty. Agenda: Initial greetings by Prof. Maria Isabella Leone, Head of MBAs’ Business Unit; Presentation of the Programme by Professor Alessandra Perri, Scientific Director of Part-time MBA – Rome and Associate Dean for Faculty. Roundtable with the Staff, Q&A Session. When: March 19th, 2024 Where: Online Time: 5:30 – 6.30 pm CEST Registration is required for participation. REGISTER 05/03/2024

MBA Part-time online event

01 March 2024

Successful Communication Strategies: a Journey into the Automotive Industry

Inspirational Talk with our MBA community Luiss Business School announces the event Successful Communication Strategies: a Journey into the Automotive Industry that will be held on Thursday, March 21st, from 6 p.m., at Villa Blanc, in Rome. The event, in English, is dedicated to all those planning to pursue an MBA pathway and be will feature Maria Isabella Leone, Head of MBA Programs at Luiss Business School, and Tim Bravo, Director of Communications at Lamborghini, who will offer insight into the world of the luxury automotive industry. Please note that the MBA portfolio will be presented during the event, offering an in-depth view of the educational program. The MBA portfolio will also be presented during the event, offering an in-depth view of the educational programme, workshops and activities that characterize the Luiss Business School MBA programmes. It will also be possible to meet the Luiss Business School coordinators and staff who will be able to answer any questions about the programme, the admission and enrolment process, and the facilities and scholarships available. SPEAKERS Maria Isabella Leone, Head of MBA Programs, Luiss Business School Tim Bravo, Director of Communications, Lamborghini AGENDA 18:00: Arrival 18:15: Welcome and registration 18:30 - 20:00: Talk 20:00: Networking The Successful Communication Strategies: a Journey into the Automotive Industry event is part of MBA Inspirational Talks, the series of meetings that not only allows participants to enrich their knowledge in their fields of interest, but also provides an opportunity to expand their professional network with industry experts and potential mentors. When: Thursday, March 21st, 2024 Where: Villa Blanc - Via Nomentana, 216 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. CEST Registration is required to attend the event. 01/03/2024

Inspirational Talk MBA

22 February 2024

The transformation of organizations and work in the current competitive context: trends, challenges, and opportunities

Executive Talk Take part in the Executive Talk organized by Luiss Business School on March 22nd at 6 p.m. at Villa Blanc and discover the new trends, challenges and opportunities that characterize the current competitive context. During this special open lesson, the dynamics driving the transformation of organizations will be explored, examining how they are adapting to the changing needs of the market. New perspectives on human resources management, changes in working models, winning strategies, and the importance of training to thrive in a competitive environment will also be illustrated. Participants will have the opportunity to network and make valuable connections with industry professionals and lecturers. It will be an ideal time to enrich one's knowledge and share experiences in a stimulating atmosphere. During the event, it will be possible to meet the Executive Programme Coordinators who will be able to provide information on the educational offer, the admission process, and upcoming selection dates. Join us to discover how innovation is transforming the way companies manage their human capital and promote staff development. Agenda: 17:00 - 18:00 Accreditation 18:00 - 19:30 Executive Talk Greetings Raffaele Oriani, Dean and Full Professor - Corporate Finance, Luiss Business School Moderator: Emanuele Mangiacotti, Adjunct Professor Luiss Business School Panelist: Paola Boromei, Chief Human Resources Officer, SNAM Adriano Mureddu, Chief Human Resources Officer, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane Group Giuseppina Falcucci, Chief People Officer, Lottomatica Matteo di Pasquale, Chief Human Resources Officer, Valentino 19:30 - 20:00 Aperitif When: Friday, March 22nd, 2024 Where: Villa Blanc - Via Nomentana, 216 Time: from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. CEST Registration is required to participate. 22/02/2024

Executive Talk

16 February 2024

Online Open Evening | Master Full-time

Explore our Masters Degrees and chat with our Alumni Take part in the online Open Evening dedicated to the presentation of Luiss Business School Full-time Masters on Tuesday March 19th, 2024, at 4 pm. The event will be a unique opportunity to get a closer look at the training offer, to meet the Recruitment Office, the Coordinators and Luiss Business School Staff. We will provide you with all the details about the selection process for the academic year 2024-2025, enrolment procedures, costs, scholarships and financial facilities available. During the presentation, you will have the opportunity to meet with the International Office and the Career Service who will explain the many international activities planned, internship opportunities and personalised services to support the development of your professional skills. In addition, it will be possible to chat with our Alumni who will be able to talk about their educational path and their experience within the Luiss Business School community. In addition, Open Evening participants will be exempt from paying the €100 admission fee for the next selection dates, set for 4 and 5 April. At the end of the event, you will receive instructions on how to access the admission process and the contacts of the Recruitment Office to schedule an orientation session with the Coordinators. When: Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 Where: Online Time: from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is required to participate REGISTER 16/02/2024

Master Full-time Open Day

13 February 2024

Speed Up your Career! Discover the master’s programs dedicated to professionals

Event dedicated to part-time on-campus and online programs Join Luiss Business School Open Day dedicated to the presentation of the Executive Programmes, which will be held on Monday March 4th, 2024, at 5:30 pm. Luiss Business School's Executive Education is designed for professionals who want to accelerate their careers in the business world and improve their skills through a personalised learning path and an innovative and experiential teaching methodology, which allows them to reconcile study with work commitments. The event is an opportunity to learn more about the Executive Programmes' educational offer and to meet the Education Coordinators and Recruitment staff, who will be available to answer your questions about the individual programmes, the admission process, costs and financial facilities available. In addition, you can receive personalised advice on which programme is best suited to your career path. When: Monday, March 4th, 2024 Where: Online and On campus Rome Time: 5.30 - 6.30 p.m. Registration is required to participate. 13/02/2024

Executive Programme Open Day

09 February 2024

Meet our online staff and discover the course best suited to your career!

Webinar entirely dedicated to part-time on campus and online programmes Luiss Business School invites you to participate on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 at 5pm in the online event dedicated to the presentation of the Executive Programmes. Luiss Business School's Executive Education is aimed at professionals who wish to accelerate their career in the business world and improve their skills through a hyper-personalised learning path and an innovative and experiential teaching methodology. Participants will have the opportunity to delve into the Executive's educational offer and get details on the courses, specifically designed to meet the specific needs of professionals, offering high-profile solutions compatible with work commitments. The event is an opportunity to meet with the Education Coordinators and Recruitment Staff, who will be on hand to answer questions and provide personalised advice. Registration is required to participate. REGISTER 9/02/2024

Executive Programme Open Day

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

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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

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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

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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

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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