The Luiss Graduate Summer School in Management is an intensive management summer programme designed for university students who wish to deepen their understanding of business dynamics and develop practical tools to navigate today’s professional challenges.

This summer course in Rome combines academic theory with applied learning, enabling participants to build strategic thinking, decision-making skills and managerial competencies essential for driving change within organisations. As part of the most dynamic summer university courses in Europe, it provides an international learning environment in the heart of Rome.

A Programme for Future Business Leaders

Designed for students interested in management, corporate strategy and organisational processes, this graduate summer course offers an engaging experience based on interactive lectures, business challenges and real-world case studies.

Participants explore innovative business models and develop a critical, solution-oriented mindset, strengthening their profile in preparation for postgraduate studies in Management or related disciplines.

Find out more about the requirements and application process.

Key Topics of the Management Summer Programme

Throughout the programme, participants explore core areas of contemporary management:

• Strategy and competitive positioning, understanding how organisations define objectives and respond to market challenges.
  
• Human resource management and organisational transformation, focusing on leadership, team development and change management.
  
• Consumer behaviour and decision-making processes, analysing how customer choices shape business strategies.
  
• Applied case studies and company visits, connecting theory to real-world business scenarios.

Programme Structure

Skills and Innovation Booster

Three days dedicated to transversal skills development and academic orientation. Through Life Skills, STEM Readiness and Career Lab, students enhance communication, teamwork and problem-solving abilities.

• Life Skills – Practical activities to strengthen leadership and collaboration.
  
• STEM Readiness – Introduction to AI and digital tools in academic and professional contexts.
  
• Career Lab – Sessions focused on career planning, skills assessment and CV development for the business environment.
  

Academic Deep Dive & Admission Focus

The second week provides an in-depth exploration of management and business strategy. Participants work on applied case studies, analyse organisational change scenarios and engage in company visits.

The programme strengthens analytical, strategic and operational skills—essential for those considering a Master’s degree in Management or a future career in consulting, entrepreneurship or corporate leadership.

Why Choose the Graduate Summer School in Management?

Participating in the Graduate Summer School in Management means immersing yourself in a stimulating international environment, acquiring key skills to approach your academic and professional future with greater awareness. The programme is ideal for those aspiring to a career in management, business consultancy, or the world of entrepreneurship, and who wish to build a solid theoretical and practical foundation in view of a Master’s Degree in Management or related disciplines.