International Master in Luxury Management

With this programme you’ll get a highly specialised qualification and an internationally recognised double degree from Politecnico di Milano and NEOMA Business School.

• 1 year, divided evenly between Reims, France, and Milan, Italy
• 100% in English
• In partnership with Prada Group
• Ranked 2nd in the TOP 2022 Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking (Global)
• Focus on creating and managing a luxury organisation value chain
• Get a taste of Made in Italy excellence in your Italian semester
• Combine traditional managerial theories with concepts that meet the needs of the modern luxury goods industry
• International focus with exposure to global industries and an international faculty
• Cover not only fashion but also luxury tourism, hotels, interior design, perfume and cosmetics, the wine industry, luxury automobiles, as well as health-oriented tourism properties like spas, casinos and cruises
• Get in contact with key players in the industry, giving you meaningful connections and networking opportunities

Our International Master in Luxury Management is a 12-month Master programme offered by POLIMI GSoM and NEOMA Business School.

We teach you all the basics of working in the Luxury goods industry, giving you a solid foundation to build upon. If you have a managerial background, we also focus on giving you the awareness and skills you’ll need to take on broader responsibilities that are unique to this industry.

We also include plenty of practical activities in this programme. You can take part in lessons, seminars with international lecturers, workshops on soft skills, company presentations, personal project work in collaboration with companies and company visits.

We teach this master entirely in English.

Please note that we’ve designed this programme for recent graduates with ideally no more than 3 years of work experience. If you have more experience, you might also like to take a look at our International MBA programmes.

CAREER IMPACT

Bring fresh skills to the workforce: the pursuit of talent with the necessary skills will be one of the luxury industry’s biggest challenges in the coming decade. (BCG)

• 71% of students work abroad within 3 months of graduation. In detail: Italy 29%, Europe 59%, other countries 12% (last two editions)
• 5-10% was the annual luxury market growth rate until 2021 forecast by Deloitte. Despite the complex global economy, thriving M&A activity is boosting the confidence of investors.
• 71% of fashion executives expected their online business to grow by 20% or more in 2021. (McKinsey)

Digital adoption has soared, with many brands finally going online and embracing digital innovation: fashion players must optimise the online experience and channel mix while finding persuasive ways to integrate the human touch. (McKinsey)

The new key imperatives in luxury are operating more sustainably, ensuring diversity and inclusivity, embracing digital capabilities, and integrating people and technology. (BCG)

YOUR CAREER PATH

The current job market is ever-changing, complex and highly competitive. With this Master, we give you the skills needed to shine in lots of different roles in international luxury companies. Here are just a few:

• Product Manager
• Project Development Manager
• Merchandising Manager
• Purchaser
• Management Controller
• Supply Chain Specialist
• Packaging and Development
• Manager

Discover more about the services of our Career Development Center

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2023 INTAKE ARE OPEN.

Please note that we process applications on a rolling basis, which means that they may close even before the deadlines. Our limited number of seats available in the class means the sooner you apply, the better.

If you are a non-EU candidate, we recommend that you apply at least 3 months before the programme starts, to leave enough time for a Statement of Comparability of your degree and to apply for your student visa.

Eligibility:

• 4- or 5-year Bachelor’s degree (240 ECTS) or
• 3-year Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of full-time professional experience

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
• Financial Aid Essay (if you’re applying for one of our tuition fee reductions)
• English proficiency certificate: IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC or equivalent (if already available at the time of the application)
• Pay the Application Fee (EUR €100)

2. SCREENING

We will let you know if you have been selected for a Motivational Interview in English, which we will do online.

3. OUR FINAL DECISION

We will send you an e-mail with our final decision on your application, and if the result is positive, you will also receive scholarship information (if you applied for one).

4. CONFIRMING YOUR PARTICIPATION

After you receive our email and the admission contract, we kindly ask you to confirm your participation in the programme by paying the first instalment.

This programme costs €22,500. These costs cover the entire length of our programme, but they do not include living and travel expenses.

We at POLIMI GSoM have partnered with Flywire to accept payments from international students worldwide.

We don’t have any early-bird discount or any other contributions available for this Master.

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.