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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

05 October 2017

MBA Graduation Day – Class of 2015/2016

From commitment to goals, from class-fellows to teammates, from inspirations to future actions aimed at achieving big and full dreams: on October 6, 2017, from 10:30 a.m., the Graduation Day of the students of LUISS MBA. A moment of eagerness that celebrates the choice of believing in talent, abilities and knowledge, undertaking a challenging path in order to become future leaders promoting social and business changes. LUISS Business School is glad to host Andrea Viganò, Country Head for Italy, Blackrock, which will hold the Commencement Speech. READ THE AGENDA Guest Speaker bio Andrea Viganò, Country Head BlackRock Andrea Viganò, Managing Director, is the country manager for Italy and a member of the EMEA Executive Committee and the Global Human Capital Committee. Mr. Viganò's service with the firm dates back to 2000 including his years with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM), which merged with BlackRock in 2006. From 2005 to 2009, Mr. Viganò was head of the Southern European region, responsible for developing and maintaining relationships in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Mr. Viganò retains responsibility for some of the strategic relationships in that region. Mr. Viganò started his career in Investment Banking in 1987 with Kleinwort Benson, Morgan Grenfell and Société Générale with various positions in London, Paris and New York. Mr. Viganò earned a BA degree in business administration from Bocconi University in 1988, an MA degree in international management from HEC in 1991, and a certificate in an executive program from Northwestern University in 1999. Participation in this event is by invitation only  05/10/2017

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

21 September 2017

Exchange Program Master of Music LUISS Creative Business Center – Paris Sorbonne

From September 25 to September 30, a week of laboratories, visits and in-depth meetings dedicated to the students of Paris-Sorbonne University, partner of the Exchange Program within the Master in Media Entertainment - Major Music of LUISS Creative Business Center. Debates and workshops with the main professionals of the Italian music industry will put students of the Exchange program in contact with the Italian music scene, introducing them to the various roles of the industry and the specific skills required in each job. Visits to selected locations in the capital will allow participants to get to know the different scenarios and contexts of Italian music produced in Rome and to experience all that Rome has to offer both as the eternal city of art and architecture, and as a modern location full of music and entertainment. An opportunity for the students of the LUISS Creative Business Center Master of Music and Master of Art to test themselves with the organization of "Connection", an event which will take place on September 29, at the Uptown in Via Flaminia, 609, 00191 Rome. “Connection” will show the works of the Italian-French artist Delphine Valli and the performance of the musicians Swoosh and Renart, representing respectively Italy and France. Agenda: 22.00 – 22.40: Start | installation show 22.45 – 00.10: Swoosh Live Set | Visual 00.15 – 00.30: Official Launch of the Partnership | Pledge 00.30 – 1.55: Renart Dj set | Visual 2.00: Closing The event is open to the public. 21/09/2017

15 September 2017

MBA International Week with Benetton Group

  An initiative born from the collaboration of LUISS Business School and Benetton Group: the MBA International Week “Benetton Sales Distribution Channel Strategy – The Franchise Expansion” will be held from September 25 to September 29, 2017 in Rome and Treviso. A one-week program will bring together 40 talented students of 14 different nationalities, coming from 9  international business schools, to deal with the Business Case “Benetton Sales Distribution Channel Strategy – The Franchising Expansion”. The business case will challenge the participants to devise an action plan to realise a strategic change of Benetton from a business model based on licensed small stores to an eventual franchise oriented business model. The MBA International Week will lead students to experience the reality of the Benetton Group, giving them an important opportunity of learning, discussion and networking and combining different activities, such as workshops held by Benetton Guest Speakers, team-work and a learning-tour to Benetton distinctive locations. Moreover, the program includes side events and meetings with the Benetton team, which will be a real networking opportunity for all participants. We invite all the participants to use the hashtag #LUISSMBAIW and to tag @LUISSBusiness in their Instagram pictures, videos and stories of the International Week. Some of these pictures will be shared on the official Instagram channel of the Business School. LUISS Business School is looking forward to welcoming the participants! 15/09/2017

01 August 2017

PosteMobile Scholarship for the Master in Management and Technology Major in Digital Ecosystem

PosteMobile offers one full scholarship for the Master in Management and Technology – Major in Digital Ecosystem of the LUISS Business School. The initiative is aimed at supporting talented graduates on a path that will train the future protagonists of technological and digital innovation applied to business processes. Entirely taught in English with a Full Time format, the Master is designed to transmit the distinctive capabilities and valuable knowledge required to merge business and technology-driven strategies. “Stefano Lalli” Scholarship – that will cover the full tuition fees, equivalent to 14,000.00 EUR – is intended for outstanding candidates will be evaluated based on merit, considering the quality of their admission test, interviews and scholarship essay.   APPLICATION PROCESS To apply for the scholarships applicants must participate in the admission process providing the following documents: Fully-completed application form; Copy of degree certificate (or a signed self-certification); Copy of Passport or ID document; Curriculum vitae; Admission fee receipt EUR 75 (nonrefundable); Cover letter explaining your motivation of applying for the scholarship. EVALUATION Candidates will be considered and evaluated based on merit, considering the quality of their admission test, interviews and scholarship essay. DEADLINE AND NOTIFICATION Applications for the scholarships must be submitted by September 7, 2017 to smluissbs@luiss.it. Successful candidates will be contacted approximately seven days after the above-mentioned deadline. Awarded students must confirm the acceptance of the grant within 5 working days after reception of the notification. If a scholarship is not allocated, candidates in the waiting list will be considered. Grants will be offered to the students on the waiting list, following their position in the merit ranking. In case of program withdrawal or exclusion for any reason, the student will be required to refund the total tuition fees and other administrative charges. DOWNLOAD THE SCHOLARSHIP PDF HOW TO APPLY 01/08/2017

26 July 2017

Specialized Course in IP Management and Valuation Graduation Day

The Specialized Course in IP Management and Valuation Graduation Day was held on July 19th. The ten-week specialized program – jointly promoted by LUISS Business School with the Italian Patent and Trademark Office and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO, through the WIPO Academy) – offered courses on Industrial and IP Law, International IP Granting Procedure, Innovation Management, IP at University, IP-enabled Business Models, IP Data Analysis, Emergent Issues in IP and Business and IP Valuation to a class of 17 people from 7 countries (India, China, Iran, South Africa, Brazil, Egypt, Algeria and Indonesia). In their opening speeches, the Dean of LUISS Business School, Prof. Paolo Boccardelli and MISE-UIBM General Director, Dr Loredana Gulino congratulated all the international students for the amazing achievements reached in this course. Prof. Maria Isabella Leone, Course Scientific Director, inaugurated the ceremony, highlighting the various projects that will be carried on by the new established LUISS Business School International Network of IP Specialists. “This course taught us IP related issues from the perspective of law, economy, business management and social needs. It also provided practical cases and experiences on how to generate and use IP in a more competitive way so as to foster innovation, IP enabled business model and protect the legitimate right of IP holders.” says Chi Xinxin, student coming from China, trademark examiner in China Trademark Office (CTMO) for over five years. “From the knowledge and methodology I learnt here, I know how I can better adopt further research when I meet difficulties in future. As one professor said, knowledge is infinite, but we can master the right way to explore and learn by ourselves. I am sure the experience here will be of great help to me after I go back to China”. “I wanted to understand IP beyond the legal perspective: I wanted to learn how to apply IP on a managerial and strategic level. I have learnt that IP is more than a defensive tool but a strategic and managerial tool. I have experienced IP in legal realm and on a managerial level as well. The course was an invaluable asset for anyone wishing to specialize in IP management. In the short term, I hope to capitalize on my currently acquired knowledge by analyzing IP law from more than a legal viewpoint, but rather by utilizing a more holistic style (applying in practice everything I have learned). The aim will be to look beyond what is deemed to be the tradition function of IP, by advising and offering IP services as a package that includes a strategic and managerial suggestions / advice and / or at minimum awareness” comments Thembani Melusi Nkabinde, Candidate Attorney from South Africa. A great experience for both professional and personal life according to Julia Couto, Business Analyst at Pris Propriedade Intelectual from Brazil, with 3 years of experience in IP Management, Valuation and Evaluation. “Having the opportunity to discuss relevant subjects related to all IP perspectives, as law, economics, academic research, public policies, and so on, with professors and colleagues with a lot of experience in the area gave me the opportunity to go far beyond my previous experience. I plan to apply the acquired knowledge to help my company to improve its services and create new ones, creating value to the clients. Besides that, I want to use this knowledge for further academic research”. Daryoush Gorji, Lawyer practicing in the field of International Trade and Business Law from Iran found that the possibility to get in touch with a group of international classmates – all of them with a high cultural background – and to share with them experiences, represented one of the most relevant aspect of the course. “I would like to provide to my clients a complete range of legal services related to IP protection. In the past I did it but just in relation to the protection of trademarks. As soon as possible I would like to organize a seminar referring to the protection of trademarks in the Middle East countries”. “I think India is emerging with respect to Intellectual Property Rights” observes Apoorva Anand Conjeevaram from India, Partner at the technology business incubator of NAARM (Academy for 101 Agricultural institutions in India). “It will still be a long way for the niche market of Intellectual Property Valuation (litigation) to grow. However, this course has shed light on addressing issues and gaps in the field of technology transfer at Universities. I plan to go back to India and see if I can implement some of the learnings to the technology transfer offices in India. I would also like to utilize the contacts I made during the course (both professors and students) and see if we could help each other address global challenges in IP”. Gallery 26/07/2016

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

10 July 2017

TOP 5 REASONS TO LEARN IN ITALY

When deciding where to study for your MBA or Master’s program, consider how much you can learn from the country and environment where you are studying. Italy is a country rich in creativity, innovation, history and culture. Studying at LUISS Business School provides the opportunity to experience learning “Made in Italy”. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should consider learning in Italy. #1 MADE IN ITALY Italy is one of 22 countries qualified as ‘country brands’. It ranks #1 for Tourism and Heritage & Culture and #18 overall. Country brands are perceived as strong across six dimensions: three Status dimensions - Quality of Life, Value System and Business Potential – and three Experience dimensions – Heritage & Culture, Tourism and ‘Made In’ expertise[1]. Italy is one of the leading countries in fashion design and fashion is an important part of Italian culture. It is home to many well-known fashion brands including Armani, Diesel, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Salvatore Ferragamo, Gucci, Prada, Missoni, Moschino, Valentino and Versace[2]. [1] Source: Country Brand Index, 2014-15, Future Brand. LINK [2] Source: Global Language Monitor LINK #2 PRODUCT INNOVATION AND SME NETWORKS Italy enjoys a reputation as a world leader for quality and excellence in products ranging from high technology to sectors reflecting creativity, style and ingenuity. Well-known Italian companies include Alessi, Ducati, Ferrari, Fiat, Luxottica and STMicroelectronics. Besides the exceptional quality of Italian food, wine, wool, fabrics, glassware, jewelry, silk, shoes, furniture, lamps and domestic appliances, Italian industry is a world leader in many sectors such as machine tools, biotechnologies, microelectronics, packaging and food processing, biomedical devices and ships[3]. Italy has an extensive network of SMEs and many industrial clusters able to supply high-quality intermediate products tailored to meet customers’ needs. Their entrepreneurial spirit and close relationships contribute to Italy’s reputation for innovation[4]. [3] Source: Confindustria. LINK [4] Source: Invest in Italy. LINK #3 ART, HISTORY AND TOURISM Italy counts 51 UNESCO World Heritage Sites within its borders, more than any other country on the World Heritage List[5]. Italy is also 5th among the world’s top destinations with more than 50 million international tourist visitors annually[6]. [5] Source: States Parties/Italy, UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre. LINK [6] Source: UNWTO Tourism Highlights, 2016 Edition; World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) © #4 WORLD LEADER IN FOOD EXPORTS Italy is a world leader in Food Exports, including pasta, wine, coffee, chocolate products, tomatoes, apples and grapes, led by companies such as Barilla, Buitoni, Ferrero, Lavazza and San Pellegrino[7]. Italy is among the top three European countries for agricultural production. Fruit and vegetables, viticulture and olive crops are the main sectors of Italian agriculture[8]. [7] Source: The Fortis-Corradini Index. LINK [8] Source: The economic performance of agriculture in Italy. Year 2016, ISTAT (The Italian National Institute for Statistics). LINK #5 QUALITY OF LIFE Italy ranks as the healthiest population in the world, according to Bloomberg's Global Health Index. Italy is ranked top of 163 countries[9]. [9] Source: 2017 Bloomberg's Global Health Index, Bloomberg. LINK BE INSPIRED AND JOIN LUISS BUSINESS SCHOOL IN ROME, ITALY! Discover our program portfolio and write to recruitmentluissbs@luiss.it for support and guidance in the program that best suits you. 10/07/2017

07 July 2017

MAG-JLT and LUISS Business School Call for Candidates to Participate in the Master in Management and Technology with a Major in Risk Management and Insurance

  Are you looking to enhance your career by acquiring a new set of crucial skills in planning and executing Risk Management processes through a cutting-edge Master experience? SCHOLARSHIPS DESCRIPTION The Master in Management and Technology with a Major in Risk Management and Insurance offers students the skills in planning and executing risk management processes for a great career. The program offers a professional growth opportunity which can be immediately valued by the corporate world. The Major is designed and launched in a joint effort by: MAG-JLT Group, a leading broker for Italian companies working in national and international markets and LUISS Business School, an internationally accredited business school based in Rome, Italy. The initiative offers 10 full scholarships to a selected group of outstanding candidates in order to support them to have: direct access to organizations eager to support talented students in the development of their potential; an internationally accredited Master degree at LUISS Business School, which provides a culturally relevant and professionally memorable experience in the heart of Rome; a fully sponsored track into the world of risk management with Leading Companies that pursue diversity and inclusion as key strategic assets. ELIGIBILITY Candidates regularly accepted into the Master in Management and Technology with Major in Risk Management and Insurance. APPLICATION PROCESS To apply for the scholarship Applicants must participate in the admission process and provide: fully-completed application form; copy of their degree certificate; copy of passport or ID document; Curriculum Vitae; Admission fee receipt (EUR 75 admission fee - non-refundable). ESSAY REQUIREMENTS Applicants must write an essay (maximum 2000 words) containing the following elements: Reasons why they qualify for the scholarship; An aspect in their life that has made them stand out amongst their peers; An explanation on how the program is expected to contribute to their career and future goals related to personal development. EVALUATION Candidates will be considered and evaluated based on merit, including the quality of their admission application and interviews, and on the candidate’s commitment to personal and social development. DEADLINE AND NOTIFICATION Applications for the scholarships must be submitted by May 31, 2018 to master@luissbusinessschool.it. The successful candidate will be contacted approximately three days after the above deadline. The awarded student must confirm the acceptance of the grant within 5 working days after reception of the notification. If the scholarship is not allocated, candidates on the waiting list will be considered. Grants will be offered to the students on the waiting list following their position in the merit ranking. In case of program withdrawal or exclusion for any reason, the student will be required to refund the total tuition fees and other administrative charges. Please note that only the Scholarship winner will be exempted from the Tuition fees; the winner will be refunded any prior paid instalment. To formally become students, non-awarded candidates are required to proceed with the payment of the first instalment of the tuition fees within the deadline communicated in the official admission notification sent by our representative office. If the candidate does not proceed with the payment of the first instalment within the deadline communicated, his/her status will automatically be removed from the right of immediate enrolment. If you have questions, please contact us at master@luissbusinessschool.it DOWNLOAD THE SCHOLARSHIPS PDF DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HOW TO APPLY 07/07/2017 

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