• Located in the heart of the beautiful and historic city of Florence, Accademia Riaci is a leading art and design school for Italian students and international students from around the world.

• In addition to providing quality education in a range of popular art and design career fields, Accademia Riaci also offers management courses relating to arts and design, and the hospitality industry, including Arts Management, Design & Design Management, Event Management, and Restaurant Management.

• Taught in Italian with English and Spanish interpreters available, these master courses are available to study for one year or one semester.

• On successful completion of your course, you will be awarded a Diploma Certificate.

Business & Management Master Courses:
Academic Year & Semester study options available

• Arts Management

• Design & Design Management

• Event Management

• Restaurant Management

- Taught in Italian with English & Spanish interpreters

- You will be awarded a Diploma Certificate on completion of your course.

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2. Accademia del Lusso, Milan

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• Established in 2005, Accademia del Lusso is a leading fashion school in the heart of Milan - the fashion capital of Italy.

• We specialize in providing professional training at undergraduate and postgraduate level in the fields of fashion management, luxury brand management, retail management, fashion design, fashion styling and more.

• We welcome students from around the world, and many of our programs are taught entirely in English.

• Our comprehensive courses aim to connect the needs of the job market with the aspirations of those who want to start a new career in the exciting fashion industry.

• We are a modern institution, with our main focus on young high school graduates and university graduates who wish to make a profession out of their passion for fashion.

• In addition, our fashion business programs are ideal for professionals already working within the fashion industry, who wish to enrich their CV and enhance their career prospects through specialized training in specific fields.

Student Testimonial:
“My experience at Accademia del Lusso was positive and satisfying. The teachers are knowledgeable, professional and very willing to help."
- Francesca

Fashion Business & Management Courses:

Masters Programs in Fashion Management:
• Fashion Brand Management
• Fashion Communication Management
• Fashion Collection Management

3-Year Courses:
• Fashion Brand Management
• Fashion Styling & Communication

Intensive 1-Year Courses:
• Visual Merchandising

Professional Short Course:
• Made in Italy & Luxury Goods Industry

Summer Fashion Courses:
• Fashion Brand Management
• Fashion Marketing & Merchandising

We also offer year-round courses in fashion design, fashion styling, interior design, footwear design & more...

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3. Department of Economics and Management - University of Pisa

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The Department of Economics and Management at the University of Pisa in Northern Tuscany in Italy offers high profile post graduate Master and Phd programmes with international partners including our Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme.

We provide an effective learning experience that combines up-to-date research and best practices from the business world. We welcome international students from all over the world, organise group Italian language courses for all levels and provide study materials and advice for independent, individual learning.

Visiting professors and lecturers from top universities and business schools, along with guest speakers from our corporate and professional network, join the department’s faculty in graduate and post-graduate courses. The study offer is enriched with continuous learning programmes, our master's degrees and specialisation courses are aimed at meeting the training requirements emerging from the world of employment, and we pride ourselves on our a system of PhD courses which form the basic foundation of training for scientific research.

Master of Business Administration (MBA): 12 month full-time programme running from January - December 2015.

- The programme is articulated in two terms.
In the 1st term, Fundamental & Specialist courses provide the pillars of business administration and sharpen the management skills in order to develop professional competences in several key areas.

- The 2nd term is dedicated to the preparation of the project work. The Master Thesis can be either a research project / an internship project.

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4. European School of Economics

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A school without borders, European School of Economics (ESE) is a private business school, a new concept in Higher Education that offers Bachelor and Masters programmes at its centres in Rome, Milan, Florence, London, Madrid, the USA, and online via blended courses.

We offer undergraduate, post-graduate and specialized courses in a range of business-related subjects. Students have the opportunity to study abroad by transferring between ESE centres around the globe.

Combining academic excellence, internationality, and a pragmatic approach, our courses are designed to prepare a new generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.

ESE graduates are among the most competitive business professionals in the market, prepared for leadership roles. With the ability to individually tailor their course of study, ESE students have the opportunity to:

- Specialise in cutting-edge business sectors, such as Fashion, Events, Music, Film, Sport, Art, Media and Hospitality among others.

- Complete internships, selecting from more than 1500 leading organisations around the world.

Undergraduate Programmes (3-4 years)
- BSc (Hons) in Business Administration (in Management, Marketing, Finance)
- BS in International Business (Distance Learning)

Postgraduate Programmes (1-2 years)
- MSc Programme in Marketing, Management, Finance
- MBA Programme in International Business, Marketing, Finance, Entrepreneurship
- Executive MBA in Management (Distance Learning)

Specialized Courses (3-9 months with Internship)
- Management
- Marketing
- Finance
- Hospitality
- Events
- Music
- Film Business
- Entrepreneurship
- International Relations..

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5. IED Management Lab, Milan

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IED Management Lab is a professional school of management in Milan offering postgraduate, 3 year and continuing education programs in the English and Italian languages dedicated to the management of creativity in business. Programs are offered to both Italian and international students.

All of the courses offered by the IED Management Lab are strongly attuned to the themes of sustainable development, both from an environmental as well as a social point of view.

The courses are designed with the theme of sustainability present in every aspect of the educational process, so that aside from having in common just the principles of what is right and necessary, it actually constitutes an integral part of the total identity of the IED School of Management.

Full-time, 1 year Master Programs:

• Brand Management and Communication (taught in English or Italian)
• Event Management (taught in Italian)

Continuing Education Management Programs:
• Art Direction
• Evolution Marketing And Social Media
• Wedding Planner
• Marketing: Product And Sales Management
• Events: From Concept To Execution
• Content Management And Copywriting

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6. Bologna Business School - University of Bologna

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Located in a 16th century Villa just outside Bologna in Northern Italy (107km / 66 miles north of Florence), Bologna Business School - the Business School of the University of Bologna specializes in Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree programs.

Each of our MBAs is a challenging, intensive 12-month international full-time program taught entirely in English. Concentrations include Corporate Finance, Food & Wine, Green Energy & Sustainable Business, Design, Fashion and Luxury Goods, and Food & Wine.

The curriculum of the each of our MBA programs is divided in two main parts: General Management (core courses), and a number of Specialized Courses which specific to your chosen concentration. Our programs also feature a Business English course; and intensive Italian classes are offered free of charge to international participants who wish to improve their language skills during their stay in Italy.

Bologna Business School is a member of EFMD, ASFOR, and is ranked as a "Top Business School Internationally Strong" by Eduniversal.

12-month International master programs with internship guarateed:

* Master in Marketing, Communication and New Media

* Master in Business Administration (MBA)

Concentrations of the MBA include:
- Corporate Finance
- China/Far East and Europe Business Relations
- Design, Fashion and Luxury Goods
- Food and Wine
- Green Energy and Sustainable Businesses

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7. MIP Politecnico di Milano

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MIP was established in 1979 as a collaboration between Politecnico di Milano - one of the leading technical universities in Europe - and some leading organizations operating in Italy. One of MIP’s great strengths is being part of the Politecnico di Milano, whose engineering tradition and technology leadership allow MIP to have access to up-and-coming technology, to play a key role in innovation and to be at the forefront of company growth and technological investment.

As a consortium, MIP enjoys a privileged relationship with its shareholder companies and this has been extended over the years to include foreign multinationals. Indeed, such partnership is evident throughout the MBA program in its real-life business simulations and field experiences and in its regular collaboration with the professional community from which students also derive great benefit and real-world experience.

2007: The School of Management achieved the prestigious EQUIS accreditation
2009: MIP joined the Financial Times’ rankings of best European Business Schools
2013: The school has received accreditation from the Association of MBAs.

- International Full Time MBA
- International Part Time MBA
- Iflex MBA (online)
- International Master in Multichannel Marketing Management
- International Master in Luxury Management
- International Master in BIG DATA
- International Master in Supply Chain & Purchaising Management
- Advanced MAster in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- International Master in Industrial Management
- Master in Strategic Project Management

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8. Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

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Free University of Bozen-Bolzano is a trilingual, international university in the South Tyrol region of Northern Italy, We offer a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in our School of Economics and Management. Our three-year bachelor degree courses include Economics & Social Sciences; Tourism, Sport & Event Management and Economics & Management while our master degree courses include Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Economics & Management of Public Sectors. The faculty, as well as the student community, are very much international.

A course of study at the School of Economics prepares students for the global workplace. This is achieved by setting high international academic standards. The focus is therefore on multilingualism and multiculturalism which are provided by the international provenance of both our students and our teaching and research staff. The different core subjects we have been successfully offering for a number of years include economics and business management, political sciences and law.

Undergraduate Bachelor's Degree Programs:
- Economics & Management
- Economics & Social Sciences
- Tourism, Sport and Event Management

Graduate Master's Degree Programs:
- M.Sc. in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- M.Sc. in Economics and Management of Public Sectors

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9. IFA Paris Fashion School, Florence Programs

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International Fashion Academy (IFA) Paris is a leading international fashion school with campuses in Paris, France and Shanghai, China. IFA Paris and POLIMODA, the top fashion design and marketing school in Italy, have joined forces to offer graduate degree programs in Fashion Business and Luxury Brands Management in the heart of Florence in central Italy. All programs are taught entirely in the English language.

This unique opportunity allows students to pursue post-graduate education, build career skills and gain a full understanding of fashion’s fastest emerging market, Shanghai, and experience one of Europe’s oldest and most dynamic fashion centers, Florence.

Students in the MBA / Masters Program in Luxury Brands Management will spend 8 academic weeks studying at POLIMODA, 30 academic weeks at IFA in Shanghai and 2 academic weeks at IFA in Paris.

IFA Paris and POLIMODA are both committed to providing young fashion professionals with the skills and attitude necessary to become leaders in international fashion and luxury companies.

- MBA/Masters in Fashion Business: 1-year intensive program - 30 weeks in Shanghai, 8 weeks in Florence & 2 weeks in Paris.

You graduate with: Masters in Fashion Business from POLIMODA & MBA in Fashion Business from IFA Paris.

- MBA/Masters in Luxury Brands Management: 1-year intensive program - 30 weeks in Shanghai, 8 weeks in Florence & 2 weeks in Paris.

You graduate with: Masters degree in Luxury Brands Management from POLIMODA & MBA in Luxury Brands Management from IFA Paris.

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10. SDA Bocconi School of Management, Milan

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Established in 1971, SDA Bocconi School of Management is the best international business school in Italy. SDA Bocconi is built on the entrepreneurial spirit, academic excellence and long-lasting tradition of Bocconi University, on the excellence of its broad portfolio of programs and research. Moreover, the School is able to meet the market needs, through a unique mix of practice-oriented approach and scientific research.

SDA Bocconi’s MBA portfolio includes: the Full-Time MBA, one of the best in Europe according to the main rankings; the Executive MBA (EMBA), in Modular (Milan) or Weekend (Milan and Rome) format; the Global Executive MBA (GEMBA), in partnership with the Rotman School of Management from the University of Toronto.

SDA Bocconi also offers specialized Master programs in many fields and one of the largest portfolios of open programs designed to hone managerial skills and develop a strategic vision.

SDA Bocconi is one of the few Business Schools that hold the so-called "triple crown", three of the most prestigious international accreditations: AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. It is also the only Italian Business School to feature in all the major international rankings, including Financial Times, Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek and The Economist.

Lastly, our School is located in the heart of Milan, one of Europe’s cultural and economic centers and a cosmopolitan environment known for its unique lifestyle.

- Full-Time MBA
- Executive MBA
- The Rotman-SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA
- MCF, Master in Corporate Finance
- MIHMEP, Master of International Healthcare Management, Economics and Policy
- MAMA, Master in Arts Management and Administration
- MAFED, Master in Fashion, Experience & Design Management
- EMMIO, Executive Master in Management of International Organizations
- EMILUX, Executive Master in Luxury Management
- EMMS,Executive Master in Marketing & Sales
- Doctorate in Business Administration
- Open programs