{"id":20494,"date":"2017-07-10T17:14:34","date_gmt":"2017-07-10T15:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessschool.luiss.it\/en\/?p=20494"},"modified":"2017-07-11T11:13:51","modified_gmt":"2017-07-11T09:13:51","slug":"top-5-reasons-to-learn-in-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessschool.luiss.it\/en\/news-en\/top-5-reasons-to-learn-in-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP 5 REASONS TO LEARN IN ITALY"},"content":{"rendered":"

When deciding where to study for your MBA or Master\u2019s 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 \u201cMade in Italy\u201d.<\/h3>\n

Here are the top 5 reasons why you should consider learning in Italy.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

#1 MADE IN ITALY <\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"MadeInItaly\"
\nItaly is one of 22 countries qualified as \u2018country brands\u2019. 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 \u2013 and three Experience dimensions \u2013 Heritage & Culture, Tourism and \u2018Made In\u2019 expertise[1]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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[1]<\/a> Source: Country Brand Index, 2014-15<\/em>, Future Brand. LINK <\/a>
\n[2]<\/a> Source: Global Language Monitor<\/em> LINK <\/a><\/p>\n

#2 PRODUCT INNOVATION AND SME NETWORKS <\/strong><\/h3>\n\"ProductInnovation\"\n


\n<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n

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]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Italy has an extensive network of SMEs and many industrial clusters able to supply high-quality intermediate products tailored to meet customers\u2019 needs. Their entrepreneurial spirit and close relationships contribute to Italy\u2019s reputation for innovation[4]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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[3]<\/a> Source: Confindustria<\/em>. LINK <\/a>
\n[4]<\/a> Source: Invest in Italy<\/em>. LINK<\/a><\/p>\n

#3 ART, HISTORY AND TOURISM <\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Art_Tourism\"
\nItaly counts 51 UNESCO World Heritage Sites within its borders, more than any other country on the World Heritage List[5]<\/a>. Italy is also 5th among the world\u2019s top destinations with more than 50 million international tourist visitors annually[6]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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[5]<\/a> Source: States Parties\/Italy<\/em>, UNESCO\u2019s World Heritage Centre. LINK <\/a>
\n[6]<\/a> Source: UNWTO Tourism Highlights, 2016 Edition<\/em>; World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) \u00a9<\/p>\n

#4 WORLD LEADER IN FOOD EXPORTS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Foods\"
\nItaly 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]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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[7]<\/a> Source: The Fortis-Corradini Index<\/em>. LINK <\/a>
\n[8]<\/a> Source: The economic performance of agriculture in Italy. Year 2016<\/em>, ISTAT (The Italian National Institute for Statistics). LINK <\/a><\/p>\n

#5 QUALITY OF LIFE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"QualityOfLife_ok\"
\nItaly ranks as the healthiest population in the world, according to Bloomberg’s Global Health Index. Italy is ranked top of 163 countries[9]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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[9]<\/a> Source: 2017 Bloomberg’s Global Health Index<\/em>, Bloomberg. LINK <\/a><\/p>\n

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