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About Management for Sustainable Firms, MSc - at University of Padua

This Master’s degree provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to manage business processes sustainably and delivers a unique approach to the field of sustainable management combining sustainability with digital transformation and innovation.
The topics covered also address some of the key issues regarding the globalisation of the competition and supply chains to equip students with the expertise to understand and face the sustainability transition.

Programme structure

The first year’s courses are designed to give the students an integrated view of the management of modern firms competing sustainably in the global economy: from sustainable strategies and business models to organisational structures, from business economics to accounting systems.

The second year aims at building skills along three business processes, each through a dedicated study track:

• Smart Manufacturing: Lean Management, Sustainable Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Machine Learning for Operation Management.
• Marketing and Digital Transformation: Relational Marketing, Economics of Innovation, Digitalization and Product-service innovation, Quantitative Methods and Analytics for Marketing.
• People and Organization: Talent Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Performance Management & Compensation.

Each track includes internship, elective courses and thesis.

Career opportunities

Graduates can work in field such as Smart Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply chain Management, Operational excellence Management, HR Management, Business and organization consultancy, Talent acquisition and management, Digital marketing management, Business Innovation Developement.

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Entry requirements

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Why study at University of Padua

1) A diverse portfolio of study programmes – a multidisciplinary university offering a cutting-edge portfolio of study programmes.

2) High-quality education – top-250 Times Higher Education university, top-160 QS Employability Ranking 2020, first in Italy for the quality of its teaching. A qualification from the University of Padua means the achievement of an ambitious objective and a recognised education.

3) World-leading research university – best Italian university for the quality of research results (ANVUR). Among the best European universities for the number of the top 10% most frequently cited publications.

4) Quality support services – 90% students satisfied with their academic career and their student life (AlmaLaurea).

5) One of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe – established in 1222, the University has a glorious history and boasts among its scholars and professors Galileo Galilei and Elena L. Cornaro-Piscopia, the first ever woman to receive an academic degree from a university in 1678.

6) An international community – 2.100 international students welcomed in 2021 and a long tradition of international cooperation, participation in international networks of excellence as well as in research and education projects, welcoming students and scholars from all over the world.

7) Competitive tuition fees and scholarships – the University offers competitive tuition fees in comparison to other top-ranked European universities, plus a vast array of scholarships for students with an excellent study record.

8) A univer- city! – a unique learning environment in a university which is deeply connected to its city and urban pattern. University students represent 30% of the city population.

9) A city, unlike any other – Padua blends historical tradition, art and culture with flourishing business and service industries.

10) Strategic location – easy connections to main Italian and international cities allow you to travel for tourism or visiting home.