• 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. 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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5. LUISS Business School, Rome

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The LUISS Business School is a division of LUISS Guido Carli University in Rome, Italy that is recognised worldwide as a knowledge hub for postgraduate studies in business & management. We offer an International Master of Business Administration (iMBA) degree program which is 15 months in duration and taught through English to students from all over the world. Other graduate business degree programs taught through English include an Aviation MBA (12 months) and a Master in Corporate Finance (11 months).

One of the main characteristics of LUISS Business School is its long-lasting relationship with the Italian and international business community, that allows theory to inform practice and vice versa. LUISS Business School relies both on the experience of its Faculty members and on the know-how of practitioners working in the fields of finance, consulting, and accounting.

Graduate degree programs include:

- International Master of Business Administration (iMBA)

The language of instruction is English.

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6. Swiss School Of Management

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The Swiss School of Management (SSM) is a private institute of higher education belonging to the Swiss Management Academy International. SSM is located on the University of Washington's campus in Rome's historic city center.

We have a diverse student body coming from all over the world and offer a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs that provide not only a truly practical business education but also combine the latest in technology with the most forward-thinking business, educational and leadership ideas. Our courses include Master of Business Administration (MBA), Night/Executive MBA, Dual MBA, Capital MBA (Tri-city MBA program) and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Leadership Study Abroad Semester (LSAP). All programs are in English.

At the Swiss School of Management you will find an excellent faculty and staff who are ready to help you with your studies and provide a friendly and supportive environment. Our partnerships with international business schools and employers will provide you with student exchange and internship opportunities, and a curriculum that is built with the experience of business people in the field.

Our goal is to nurture leaders who can inspire others, demonstrate outstanding skills, and work in multi-cultural environments. At the Swiss School of Management you will learn among a truly international student body as our students and professors come from all over the world.

- Since 1981 a school of Business and Leadership Excellence
- International Students and Environment
- Campus in Rome’s historic center
- Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Dual MBA with INSEC Paris
-Night/Executive MBA
- Capital (Tri-city) MBA
- Leadership Study Abroad Semester (LSAP)
- International Forensic Week
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Bachelor Top-up Degree Program in USA and UK
- Advanced Diploma in Business Administration
- Diploma in Business Administration

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7. Rome Business School

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• Rome Business School is an international management training and research institute of excellence based in Rome, Italy.

• We provide a wide range of Masters Degree programs and specialization courses, taught in English, to students from around the world.

• Our courses are also available via distance learning. Our school not only provides teaching materials, but also includes live online lessons opportunity and the continuous assistance of a personal tutor.

• Our aim is to play a role in closing the gap between the academic world and the job market by providing managerial training courses suited to convey the knowledge necessary to kick off or develop professional careers or business activities.

• Our mission is to train entrepreneurs, managers and professionals to a level of excellence in their competence and their ethical approach to business and work, able to play a part in the development of an economic humanity and of a society more prosperous, fair and respectful of the central role of the individual.

• The Rome Business School has been recognized by the MIUR (Italian Ministry of Education, University & Research) as a research centre, and is listed in the National Research Registry.

Masters Programs:
- On-campus & distance learning options

• 1-year MBA
• Master in Marketing and Communications
• Master in International Human Resources Management
• Master in Arts and Culture Management
• Master in Political Marketing
• Master in eHealth Management

High Specialization Courses:
• Marketing Specialization
• Communication Specialization
• Business in Europe
• Augmented Reality Coaching
• Certificate in Brazilian Market
• Certificate in European Business (CEB)
• Management and Marketing in Europe
• Corporate Social Responsability

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8. 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

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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. 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