Master in Global Luxury Management for Business Professionals
A joint online master programme with Istituto Marangoni. Official partner: Ferrari
Overview
Do you work in the luxury sector and want to strengthen your ability to manage brands in a fast-changing global market? This programme is designed for you.
The success of a luxury brand depends on management strategies that create value for customers, brands and stakeholders. In a landscape shaped by evolving global retail dynamics, shifting consumer expectations and digital transformation, professionals need the skills to navigate complexity while maintaining brand value.
The Master in Global Luxury Management for Business Professionals is a 15-month, part-time programme offered by POLIMI Graduate School of Management in partnership with Istituto Marangoni, with Ferrari as official partner. The online format is designed for working professionals who want to develop advanced expertise without stepping away from their careers.
The curriculum covers luxury brand management, digital transformation, sustainability and supply chain strategy. Three international weeks in Milan, Paris and London offer first-hand insight into how luxury is managed in these key global capitals. The programme concludes with a three-month Project Work focused on real business challenges.
Accreditations and ranking
Triple Crown
The quality of our programmes is recognised internationally.
POLIMI Graduate School of Management is among the very few Business Schools worldwide to hold the “Triple Crown”, the distinction awarded to institutions accredited simultaneously by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, the three most prestigious accreditation bodies in the global business education landscape.
This achievement reflects the School’s commitment to ever-higher standards of education, innovation and impact.
Programme structure
The programme offers a unique, flexible experience over 15 months, combining online learning with three international face-to-face weeks. Live sessions take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays (19:00–21:00 CET), with asynchronous content also available.
The curriculum is built around five blocks:
- Core Courses in General Management – strategy, corporate finance, financial accounting, organisation structure and business planning
- The International Meaning of Luxury – the luxury sector, contemporary European luxury, American luxury and emerging markets
- Luxury Value Chain – design management, supply chain and operations, marketing and brand management
- Trends in the New Luxury Industry – the digital luxury experience, innovation and responsible luxury (ESG)
- Study Tour for the Luxury Experience – three international weeks in Milan, Paris and London
Each international week has a distinct focus: Milan explores Italian luxury heritage and craftsmanship; Paris examines couture and luxury conglomerates; London focuses on disruptive innovation and sustainability.
The programme concludes with a three-month Project Work, developed with Faculty support and focused on real business challenges.
Is it right for me?
The Master in Global Luxury Management for Business Professionals is designed for:
Admissions
Applications are processed on a rolling basis. As places are limited, we recommend applying as early as possible – applications may close before the published deadlines once the class reaches capacity.
Step 1 – Activate your application and submit your documents
Fill in the form at apply.gsom.polimi.it and upload these documents:
- your CV in English
- university transcripts/mark sheets
- bachelor’s/master’s degree (if already available at the time of the application)
- copy of your passport or ID
- digital picture
- letter of reference
- motivation letter
- Have an English proficiency certificate such as IELTS (or equivalent) with a 6.5 overall and no section below 6.0. This is necessary if you do not hold UK citizenship, due to visa requirements
Pay the Application Fee (EUR €100)
Step 2 – Screening
Fees and Benefits
The programme costs €26.000. These costs cover the entire length of our programme, but they do not include living and travel expenses. A reduced fee of €13,000 is available for students who have graduated from Politecnico di Milano with a Master of Science degree, no more than 3 years before enrolling in the Master.
We at POLIMI GSoM have partnered with Flywire to accept payments from international students worldwide.
Applicants for the Specialising Masters can apply for fee reductions. These are given out on a first-come, first-served basis, so it’s a good idea to apply early. If you’d like financial aid, you need to request it when you submit your application form – please note that late requests for financial aid won’t be considered.
Please note that we don’t offer full scholarships, and that the DSU and other scholarships offered by Politecnico di Milano and the Italian Government cannot be used for POLIMI GSoM’s programmes.
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