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23 July 2025

AI GROW 2025

Artificial Intelligence | Generating Real Opportunities for Women Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world of work, transforming competences, processes, and organizational models. Yet, in this digital revolution, there is a risk that not everyone will advance at the same pace. The latest OECD data speak plainly: only 29% of women use generative AI tools in their professional lives, compared to over 41% of men. This inequality is not merely technical; it is cultural and threatens to entrench a long-term gap in access to opportunity. It is within this context that AI GROW 2025 was born, the latest edition of the GROW – Generating Real Opportunities for Women initiative by Luiss Business School, led by Professor Irene Finocchi, Computer Science Professor at Luiss Guido Carli. A concrete challenge aimed at developing a new generation of leaders capable of mastering emerging technologies with awareness, critical thinking, and an inclusive vision. “New technologies hold great potential to enhance human creativity, but only when they are employed with adequate training, awareness, and a strong commitment to inclusivity,” highlights Irene Finocchi. Originally launched to foster the personal and professional growth of female students at Luiss Business School and facilitate their access to leadership roles, GROW has now evolved into an ecosystem of initiatives encompassing advanced education, mentorship, networking, and direct engagement with the business world. The 2025 edition focused on generative artificial intelligence, posing a central question: How can AI become not only a technical tool, but also a lever for building more collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplaces? To answer that question, AI GROW engaged multidisciplinary teams of both male and female students in a real challenge: to develop innovative, AI-powered solutions in response to three real business cases proposed by Amplifon, Intellera, and Philip Morris. AI as an Ally Through their collaboration with partner companies, the teams tackled complex issues: from the future of work and data management to internal collaboration and the use of AI to improve both customer experience and knowledge sharing. “It’s often unclear what it really means to ‘use artificial intelligence’,” states Carlo De Santis, student in the Master in Financial Management. “This challenge helped us understand it hands-on. We even developed a predictive chatbot, Sal, capable of supporting customers with best practices, scheduling appointments, and reading medical reports.” For Flavia Thi Luu Trivoli and her team, AI became a key ally for efficiency and planning: “We used it to organize, structure, and plan our challenge, which allowed us to focus more on the content itself. It was a strategic resource.” Caterina Santi highlighted the role of AI in team management: “It helped us define the roadmap, optimizing time and workflow,” while Davide Graziani noted that “AI offers a way to prepare for a job market that will be as stimulating as it is complex.” Roberto Di Bella, student in the Master in Marketing Management, particularly valued the ability to“improve collaborative dynamics among colleagues by using AI as an engine for knowledge sharing,” while Carla Lillirose Catania chose to participate because of its human focus: “I was drawn to this project because it aims to help people work together in the most cohesive way possible.” The Perspective of Corporate Partners It wasn't just the students who benefited from AI GROW. Involved companies also recognized the value of the initiative as a tool for open innovation and positive cross-contamination. “Collaboration with universities is essential to enable research activities and introduce AI and data science specialists capable of tackling market evolution,” explains Sonny Merla, Global Data Science & AI Manager at Amplifon. “AI GROW gave us the chance to gather new perspectives and ideas that are directly applicable to our domain.” Melania Valleca, IT Manager at Philip Morris, emphasized a crucial aspect: “Faced with innovation, we have three options: ignore it, observe it, or take immediate action. We believe it's essential to lead it with awareness, starting from a context as pivotal as diversity.” “During the challenge, original ideas and fresh perspectives arose, often unbound by corporate constraints or conventional frameworks,” adds Giampaolo Termini. “This generates a genuine win-win dynamic: students have the opportunity to experiment in real-world scenarios, while companies can gather original input and brilliant ideas.” “AI GROW fits into a challenging context,” notes Martina Zaccari. “Artificial intelligence today must support the digital transformation of all sectors, both public and private. But for innovation to be truly effective, it must also be inclusive.” “There’s still a long road ahead, but we’re on the right track. AI can become a powerful tool not only for technological advancement, but for cultural and social growth as well.” AI GROW 2025: More than a Training Program AI GROW 2025 was not just an educational experiment, but a model of advanced training that integrates technology, soft skills, teamwork, and dialogue with the business world. A laboratory to prepare professionals capable of interpreting the complexity of the present and contributing to the construction of a more equitable future.A project that demonstrates how artificial intelligence, when used thoughtfully, can amplify talent, vision, and collaboration, rather than replace them.

21 July 2025

Open Day Master Full-time

Open Day Master Full-timeUnlock your potential, change the world From financial management to marketing, from human resources to digital transformation, and from tax law and international management to legal advisory and the governance of creative and cultural industries, Luiss Business School Full-time Master’s programmes offer a broad and cutting-edge educational experience. With a placement rate exceeding 98%, an international Faculty of academics and senior executives, and a wide-ranging network of corporate partners across various industries, our Full-time postgraduate programmes are designed to equip recent graduates and young professionals with advanced, immediately applicable skills, fostering both professional and personal growth. Discover the new Full-time Master’s programmes available in Italy – at our campuses in Rome, Milan, and Belluno. Register for the Online Open Day on Thursday, 18 September, to explore our programme offering, services, and financial aid opportunities, and speak directly with the Recruitment Team for tailored advice based on your career goals. WHEN: Thursday, 18 September 2025WHERE: OnlineTIME: 5 PM - 6.30 PM (CEST)

Full-time Master

14 July 2025

Bando Internazionale Generazione Contemporanea New Generation Sound EP - III Edizione

The proposal of the Luiss Business School 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 "New Generation Sound" expresses our desire to give space to emerging voices in the music scene, offering them the opportunity to freely express their artistic vision. 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 thirtieth year of age by the call deadline set for 30 September 2025 for groups, only one member can have already turned thirty 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 Industries – 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 30 September no later than 11:59pm (Italian time). Participation is free. Please read the notice carefully. ITA SCARICA IL BANDO MODULO ISCRIZIONE MODULO DI PARTECIPAZIONE INFORMATIVA PRIVACY ENG DOWNLOAD THE ANNOUNCEMENT REGISTRATION FORM PARTICIPATION FORM

18 June 2025

Introducing the DBA in Higher Education Leadership and Management

Introducing the DBA in Higher Education Leadership and ManagementFrom Academic Manager to Institutional Innovator Luiss Business School presents the new edition of the DBA in Higher Education Leadership and Management – a premier programme designed for managers and senior professionals in the higher education sector who aim to strengthen their strategic and managerial skills and develop innovative educational models capable of competing in today’s global landscape. The webinar will take place online on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, at 12:30 PM (CEST). The DBA in Higher Education Leadership and Management focuses on developing strong managerial, leadership, and decision-making capabilities. It equips participants to effectively navigate the latest technological and organisational transformations within the higher education sector. During the session, Dr. Mathias Falkenstein, Professor of Practice in Higher Education Management at Luiss Business School and Scientific Director of the DBA, will present the programme’s distinctive educational approach, with the new cohort set to begin in October 2025. Speakers: Dr. Mathias Falkenstein, Professor of Practice in Higher Education Management and Scientific Director of the DBA in Higher Education Leadership and Management, Luiss Business School Dr. Fiona Hunter, Core Faculty (Research Module), DBA in Higher Education Leadership and Management WHEN: Wednesday, 16 July 2025TIME: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (CEST)WHERE: Online Register now to join the event!

DBA

05 June 2025

Transform Your Career with Our MBA

Transform Your Career with Our MBAMeet the Directors and Alumni Aiming for senior positions, stepping into leadership roles in a new company, increasing your earning potential, or strengthening your management and leadership skills – whatever your goals, Luiss Business School offers a common answer with multiple flexible paths. Discover the new editions of the MBA programmes launching in Milan: Part-time MBA: 16-month programme in English, starting November 2025 Executive MBA: 18-month programme in Italian, starting October 2025 Register and join Transform Your Career with Our MBA, an online event with Professor Valeria Pardossi, Professor of Practice in HR Management and Director of the Part-time MBA in Milan. With experience at companies such as Vodafone, Fiat–Stellantis and EY, Professor Pardossi will outline the key features of both programmes and respond to questions from participants. Both programmes are internationally recognised and hold the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation – AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS – an honour shared by less than 1% of business schools worldwide. The MBAs take place at the Luiss Business School Milan Hub, in the heart of Milan Financial District. WHERE: OnlineWHEN: Friday, 18 July 2025TIME: 5:00 PM (CEST)

MBA

30 May 2025

LUISS BUSINESS SCHOOL AND ITALIA DEL VINO CONSORTIUM ALONGSIDE TO MOLD THE WINE MANAGERS OF TOMORROW - Call for applications available

20 scholarships and an innovative program designed in collaboration with industry: 5 modules, 37 days of training, and a 3-month internship. Top-performing students will be hired by partner companies. Luiss Business School in collaboration with Italia del Vino Consortium, announces the launch of the Wine Business Program 2025, an innovative educational project designed to train young talents for strategic roles in Italian wine companies. The program is open to graduates and undergraduate students, including those holding a Bachelor’s degree, who are motivated to build a career in the wine sector. The objective is to bridge the gap between academia and business by providing practical, job-ready skills. “This project,” says Roberta Corrà, President of Italia del Vino, “aims to address a current challenge in the sector—the lack of specialised managerial profiles—by offering a concrete solution through a high-level program that combines international vision, academic rigor, and hands-on experience. Developed over several years in collaboration with Luiss Business School faculty, this initiative represents a virtuous model of university-business cooperation, fostering youth development and the competitiveness of Italian wine on global markets.” The programme includes 37 days of classroom training at Luiss Business School's campus in Rome. Courses will be held in English and will focus on viticulture, oenology, marketing, export, sustainability, digitalisation, and innovation, with the integration of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence applied to the wine sector. Practical workshops and wine tasting sessions are also part of the course, which will end with a three-month internship at one of the member companies belonging to the Italia del Vino Consortium. “This collaboration combines academic rigor with real-world application,” says Rita Carisano, General Manager of Luiss Guido Carli University and former Director of Confindustria Verona. “The Wine Business Program 2025 aims to train professionals who are poised to develop a strategic vision, cross-functional skills, and a particular sensitivity towards the innovation trends in the wine industry. Our partnership with Italia del Vino reflects our commitment to making education a driver of economic and social development, offering learning skills that make a real impact on the productive fabric and, above all, provide concrete job opportunities”. The project is supported by a network of technical partners who share its mission and is open to new collaborations. Throughout the program, students will be hosted in Rome at the Luiss Business School campus and in accommodations provided by companies during the internship period. At the end of the course, top-performing candidates, selected by a panel of experts and industry representatives, will be offered a fixed-term employment contract at one of the Consortium's companies—turning education into a tangible professional opportunity. Download the call APPLY NOW

26 May 2025

Open Day Master Full-time

Open Day Master Full-timeShape the future, lead the change Join us on Wednesday, 9 July 2025, at 5:00 PM (CEST) for the Open Day Master Full-time to explore the full portfolio of Luiss Business School’s Full-time Master’s programmes, offered in both English and Italian. This event is a unique opportunity to gain insight into our educational offering and discover the advantages of studying at our hubs in Rome, Milan, Belluno, Amsterdam, and Dubai. Learn more about what makes our programmes and School distinctive, as well as the wide range of services available to our students. The Open Day will take place simultaneously at our Rome and Milan campuses.Alternatively, you may join us online and attend remotely. You will have the chance to meet Programme Coordinators, the Recruiting Team, the International Office and the Career Service. They will be available to answer any questions regarding the admission process, the unique features of each programme, fees, financial aid and scholarships, career opportunities, and student life on campus. Take part in the event and benefit from the refund of your admission fee, which will be directly deducted from the tuition fee of your chosen Master’s programme. WHEN: Wednesday, 9 July 2025WHERE: Rome, Milan or OnlineTIME: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (CEST)

Master Full-time

26 May 2025

Open Evening Executive Education

Open Evening Executive EducationDiscover the courses and services reserved for professionals Career development, upskilling, professional transitions: different needs that find a tailored response in a solid, targeted training offer. Luiss Business School presents the new Executive Programmes starting in the coming months, designed for professionals, managers, and executives who wish to strengthen their skills and successfully tackle today’s business and management challenges. The Executive Education Open Evening will take place in Rome – with the option to join online – on Tuesday, 8 July 2025 at 5 PM (CEST). Participants will have the opportunity to visit the Villa Blanc campus and explore the programme portfolio, understand the distinctive features of each course, learn more about available financial benefits, and experience the Luiss Business School teaching model — designed to meet the specific needs of professionals by offering solutions that balance training, work, and personal life.Dedicated benefits are available for event participants. WHEN: Tuesday, 8 July 2025WHERE: Rome or onlineTIME: 5 PM – 6 PM (CEST) Registration is required to attend.

Executive Education

19 May 2025

Introducing the DBA in Higher Education Leadership and Management

Introducing the DBA in Higher Education Leadership and ManagementCareer Booster for HE Leaders Join us on Wednesday, 11 June 2025, at 12:30 PM (CEST) and attend the webinar introducing the DBA in Higher Education Leadership and Management (HELM) by Luiss Business School. The DBA in Higher Education Leadership and Management is a top-notch programme designed for experienced leaders in the higher education industry. This programme equips candidates with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to excel in today’s competitive global higher education environment. The programme specifically focuses on developing strong management, leadership, and decision-making abilities to navigate the latest technological and organizational changes in the complex world of higher education. During the programme presentation, Dr. Mathias Falkenstein, Professor of Practice in Higher Education Management at Luiss Business School and DBA Scientific Director, will explore the innovative educational approach at the core of the programme, scheduled to start in October 2025. Speakers: Dr. Mathias Falkenstein, Professor of Practice in Higher Education Management at Luiss Business School and DBA Scientific Director Dr. Fiona Hunter, DBA-HELM Core Faculty (Research Module) WHEN: Wednesday, 11 June 2025TIME: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PMWHERE: Online Register now to join the event!

12 May 2025

MBA Open Evening – Unlock New Opportunities with an MBA

MBA Open Evening – Unlock New Opportunities with an MBA Register now and join the online Luiss Business School MBA Open Evening – a must-attend event for professionals and managers looking to boost their careers by gaining new skills and advanced knowledge. The MBA Open Evening will take place on Tuesday, 17 June 2025 at 5 PM (CEST) and will be held in both Italian and English. Don’t miss the chance to explore Luiss Business School’s MBA programmes and meet Professor Maria Isabella Leone, Head of MBAs. Luiss Business School’s MBA programmes, based in Rome and Milan, are designed to respond effectively and concretely to the evolving demands of the international job market – for both junior and senior professionals. These demands are successfully addressed through the School’s distinctive educational model, its network of faculty and top managers, and its strong international orientation, certified by the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) – held by less than 1% of business schools worldwide. The event will also be an opportunity to ask questions about the programme structure, admissions process, scholarships, and the upcoming intakes starting this autumn. Speakers Prof. Maria Isabella Leone, Head of MBAs MBA Staff, Luiss Business School WHEN: Tuesday, 17 June 2025TIME: 5 PM (CEST)WHERE: OnlineLANGUAGE: Italian and English

MBA

17 April 2025

Meet the Director - Part-Time MBA, Milan Edition

Meet the Director - Part-Time MBA, Milan EditionDiscover the Part-Time MBA in Milan and its competitive advantages for managers and entrepreneurs Please be advised that the event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and would like to inform all registered participants that they are welcome to join the upcoming MBA Open Evening on 17 June. Is a Part-Time MBA the right choice for my career? How can it benefit me in the long term? How can I balance my professional, educational, and personal commitments? Register now and join Meet the Director, an online event with Professor Valeria Pardossi. Professor of Practice in HR Management and Director of the Part-Time MBA in Milan, Professor Pardossi – who has worked with companies such as Vodafone, Fiat-Stellantis, and EY – will present the programme’s key features and answer participants’ questions. The Part-Time MBA is a weekend-format programme that equips managers and entrepreneurs with innovative tools and skills to accelerate their professional growth. Register now and join us online for Meet the Director. The programme – internationally certified and recognised with the Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS), held by fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide – is delivered in English, based in Milan, and runs over 16 months. WHEN: Wednesday, 21 May 2025TIME: 5:30 PM (CEST)WHERE: Online

MBA Part-time MBA

15 April 2025

Introducing the DBA in Higher Education Leadership and Management

DBA in Higher Education Leadership and ManagementA doctoral-level degree for visionary leaders Luiss Business School is proud to announce the second edition of the DBA in Higher Education Leadership and Management (HELM), a prestigious programme designed for experienced leaders seeking to make an impact in the higher education sector. Join us on Wednesday, 7 May, 2025, at 5 PM (CEST) to attend the online presentation. This programme equips candidates with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to excel in today’s competitive global higher education environment. The DBA HELM specifically focuses on developing strong management, leadership, and decision-making abilities to navigate the latest technological and organisational changes in the complex world of higher education. During the webinar, Dr. Mathias Falkenstein, Professor of Practice in Higher Education Management at Luiss Business School and DBA Scientific Director, will explore the innovative educational approach at the core of the programme, scheduled to start in October 2025. SPEAKERS Dr. Mathias Falkenstein, Professor of Practice in Higher Education Management at Luiss Business School and DBA HELM Scientific Director Dr. Fiona Hunter, DBA HELM Core Faculty, Research Module WHEN: Wednesday, 7 May 2025TIME: 5 PM (CEST)WHERE: Online Register now to join the event!

DBA DBA HELM

09 April 2025

Open Day Master Full-time

Open Day Master Full-timeLead the path to your professional growth Financial management, business strategy, legal consultancy, management of creative and cultural industries, marketing, digital transformation, human resources management, international management, artificial intelligence. With a 98% placement rate, an internationally renowned Faculty, and an unrivalled network of corporate partnerships, Luiss Business School’s full-time programmes aim to provide advanced, immediately applicable skills, supporting upskilling and accelerating the professional and personal growth of young graduates and early-career professionals. Discover the new Full-time Master’s programmes available in Italy – at our campuses in Rome, Milan, and Belluno – or abroad, in Dubai and Amsterdam. Register for the Online Open Day on Wednesday, 14 May – a unique opportunity to hear the stories of alumni, interact with the coordinators, the recruiting team, the career service, and the international office. You will be able to ask all your questions about the educational programs, the available services, financial aid, scholarships, placement, exchange programs, and life in our Hubs and Campuses. Attendance at the event grants an exemption from the admission fee for the upcoming selection dates on 22 and 23 May 2025. WHEN: Wednesday, 14 May 2025WHERE: OnlineTIME: 4:00 - 5:00 PM, CEST document.documentElement.lang = navigator.language;

Full-time Master

04 March 2025

Open Evening Executive Education

Luiss Business School meets professionals who wish to accelerate their careers in the business world at an Open Evening dedicated to the presentation of the Executive Programmes. The event is scheduled online for Tuesday, April 15, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Participants will have the opportunity to dive into the Executive education 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. It will be possible to participate in personalized information sessions with Academic Coordinators and the Recruitment Staff, who will be available to answer questions and provide tailored advice. Participation in the event grants an exemption from paying the admission fee, where applicable, for the next two selection dates on April 17 and May 8. WHEN: Tuesday, April 15, 2025WHERE: OnlineTIME: 5:00 – 6:00 PM Registration is required to attend. document.documentElement.lang = navigator.language;

Executive Programme

04 March 2025

Open Day Master Full-time Online

Join the Open Day on Tuesday, April 8, to discover the full range of Full-time Master's programmes at Luiss Business School and explore the educational offering in Milan. This is an opportunity to learn more about the benefits of studying at the Milan Hub, the distinctive features of the programs and the school, as well as the services offered to students. The Open Day provides a chance to meet the coordinators, the recruiting team, and the career service, who will answer all your questions: admission process, details of specific programmes, costs, financial aid options, and scholarships still available. Participants will also be exempt from paying the €100 admission fee for the upcoming selection dates: April 16 and 17, 2025. Luiss Business School is committed to delivering high-quality education and fostering a mindset centered on change, innovation, and transformation to shape future leaders capable of driving positive change in the business community while supporting sustainability every step of the way. WHEN: Tuesday, April 8, 2025WHERE: OnlineTIME: 4:00 – 6:00 PM Registration is required to participate. document.documentElement.lang = navigator.language;

Master Full-time

28 February 2025

Introducing the DBA in Higher Education Leadership and Management

DBA in Higher Education Leadership and ManagementA doctoral-level degree for visionary leaders Luiss Business School is proud to announce the second edition of the DBA in Higher Education Leadership and Management (HELM), a prestigious programme designed for experienced leaders seeking to make an impact in the higher education sector. Join us on Thursday, 20 March, 2025, at 5:00 PM to attend the online presentation. This programme equips candidates with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to excel in today’s competitive global higher education environment. The DBA HELM specifically focuses on developing strong management, leadership, and decision-making abilities to navigate the latest technological and organizational changes in the complex world of higher education. During the webinar, Dr. Mathias Falkenstein, Professor of Practice in Higher Education Management at Luiss Business School and DBA Scientific Director, will explore the innovative educational approach at the core of the programme, scheduled to start in October 2025. Speakers Dr. Mathias Falkenstein, Professor of Practice in Higher Education Management at Luiss Business School and DBA HELM Scientific Director Dr. Fiona Hunter, DBA HELM Core Faculty, Research Module WHEN: Thursday, 20 March, 2025TIME: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PMWHERE: Online Register now to join the event! document.documentElement.lang = navigator.language;

DBA DBA HELM

04 May 2021

Luiss Business School joins The Future of Management Education (FOME) Alliance, the global network of leading business schools

Luiss Business School, the higher education management school of Luiss Guido Carli University of Rome (Italy), becomes a new member of the Future of Management Education (FOME) Alliance. This network brings together faculty, senior management, Edtech project managers, learning designers, and media experts from each school to co-create the very best online learning experiences. Entering into the FOME Alliance, Luiss Business School joins ten partners: BI (Norway); ESMT (Germany); EDHEC (France); Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong); IE (Spain); Imperial College Business School (UK); Ivey Business School (Canada); Johns Hopkins Carey Business School (United States); SMU (Singapore); The University of Melbourne (Australia) and insendi, the London-based leading online education company, as technological partner. As a new FOME member, Luiss Business School will provide existing members with new opportunities, including resources, expertise and leadership, which will assist in the development of advanced online practices. Great attention will be paid to the field of digital transformation, and the opportunities that will arise from this, to encourage an attitude of change. The Luiss Business School will further contribute with resources, expertise and leadership to assist with the development of best online practices of innovative technological tools and pedagogical models. "We are deeply proud of this achievement which is both a goal and a recognition of the value of the educational offer of the School at the same time – says Paolo Boccardelli, Dean of the Luiss Business School. –and we have already started working together with our counterparts from the ten nations represented in the Board of the Alliance. We see digital transformation as a mindset, the main path to follow to implement our mission. In this scenario digitalization conquers the role of a key dimension, thus enabling the innovation of the teaching methods adopted, to strengthen the learning experience of our students. The Luiss Business School ethos is strongly committed to contribute to the FOME vision and mission due to their strong alignment with our School’s philosophy. Being the only Italian Business School in this network invests us with a great responsibility”. 05/04/2021

Digital Transformation network

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