Premium Design Management

Course

The Specializing Master involves the deepening of issues related to the design of a new kind of marketing and management in the luxury sector, with the involvement of transversal disciplines and according to themes and strategies belonging to the two fields of Design and Economic Management.

The market of luxury goods and services, in particular, with its recent trend of commercialization of experiences, rather than just products, offers a unique meeting ground between the theoretical and practical areas related to the design, and the analyses and studies related to the world of marketing and business management.

Teaching is provided in collaboration with 24ORE Business School.

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Didactics

Attendance

Attendance in the activities covered by the Master is compulsory for at least 75% of the course activities.

Training objectives

Aim of the Specializing Master is to train key figures able to mediate instances of management and corporate marketing with the needs of products, spaces and services characterized by high or very high quality of design.

Didactic Plan

The course is structured by thematic areas, each of which is managed by a faculty made up of professors from the Politecnico di Milano, experts from businesses and studios and other universities.
During the Specializing Master is provided a internship.
Verification tests and a final exam are scheduled. The final exam consists in the presentation and discussion of an essay realized during the Specializing Master.

Didactic Modules

The program is divided into the following teaching and teaching activities divided into four units:

WARM UP

The warm-up module will introduce students to the culture of Design, proposing a synthesis of the current scenarios and the reference context, providing the basic tools for understanding and studying the history of Design and Fashion and to support them in their interpretation of the latest trends.

UNIT 1 – THE PILLARS OF DESIGN

The first unit will analyze the main case studies of the best contemporary design for the luxury sector. The most recent theories underlying the contemporary developments of the Design and Fashion system in Europe will also be analyzed, with practical examples of the main innovations of the discipline.

UNIT 2 – PRODUCT AND BRAND DESIGN

The second module will investigate not only the most important and iconic products of contemporary luxury, but also the contribution offered by design during the planning or redesign of a brand itself.

UNIT 3 – COMMUNICATION VALUES

Communication is today undoubtedly one of the main areas of interest of Design: the object of this study will therefore not only be a coordinated image, not only communication through new digital channels and creativity at the service of online marketing, but also the basic tools for a sociology of consumption and for the development of a small autonomous project in the field of communication for luxury under the supervision of the teachers of the Politecnico.

UNIT 4 – RETAIL AND BRAND EXPERIENCE

The last unit will be entirely dedicated to the potential offered by design in the commercial and experiential sectors for the luxury segment, with attention also to new forms of luxury, now expressed through new products and services for new consumers. In addition to the theoretical introduction to the themes of buying, visual merchandising and events, students will also be offered practical activities with targeted visits and design modules, to facilitate a better understanding of the development dynamics of creative processes and allow students a view behind the fifth.

The Master also includes 70 specific hours dedicated to the “Luxury Management” area, which will explore the themes of luxury marketing management, pricing, CRM and licensing (in collaboration with 24Ore Business School), without neglecting the sociological and brand image aspects.

Title Released

Upon completion, students earn a Politecnico di Milano first-level Specializing Master in “PREMIUM DESIGN MANAGEMENT”.
The Specializing Master grants 60 CFU, equivalent to 60 ECTS.

Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities are mainly in the luxury sector which has multiple areas not affected by any crisis, in addition to opportunities in the area of services and of planning and management of events and exhibitions. There are also prospects in the areas of design and strategic marketing.

Admission

Requirements

The Specializing Master is reserved for applicants who have a laurea (equivalent to a Bachelor of Science) or a laurea specialistica/magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science, awarded in the new educational system) or a First or Second Level Academic Diploma in Economy, Architecture, Design, Management, Economics and Industrial Engineering, Industrial Design, Cultural Heritage. The Specialising Master’s Board requires applicants to pass a selection interview. The selection interview will take place online after they will have sent their curriculum vitae and motivational letter. The Board reserves the right to select and admit graduates or applicants with a three-year university degree (equivalent to a Bachelorof Science) from other universities, on
condition that those academic qualifications are compatible with the Specializing Master’s subjects
and/or applicants with a curriculum vitae that is coherent with the Specialising Master. Foreign
applicants holding equivalent qualifications are welcome to apply forenrolment in the Specialising
Master.

Deadlines

To take part in the IX edition of the Specializing Master in Premium Design Management, starting on November 24th, 2025, applications must be submitted according to the following criteria*:

Italian qualification within 60 days before the starting date

STEP 1
1) Documents to be sent for preliminary verification to POLI.design

• Curriculum vitae
• Portfolio
• Motivation letter
• Copy of ID document

The following documents should be uploaded on this page

2) Documents to be sent for preliminary verification to Politecnico

• ID document copy
• Copy of the Diploma Supplement and copy of the degree diploma or self-certification on the appropriate form that can be requested to POLI.design (selezioni@polidesign.net)
• ANIS certification (access to the ANIS portal is via SPID or CIE from the following link)

The following documents are to be uploaded on this page by following the instructions at this link
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European qualification within 60 days before the starting date

STEP 1
1) Documents to be sent for preliminary verification to POLI.design

• Curriculum vitae
• Portfolio
• Motivation Letter
• Copy of ID document

The following documents should be uploaded on this page

2) Documents to be sent for preliminary verification to Politecnico

• Copy of ID document
• Copy of Diploma Supplement
• Photocopy of degree certificate

The following documents are to be uploaded on this page by following the instructions at this link

STEP 2
1) Documents to be sent for authenticity verification (within 45 days before the start date)

• Diploma Supplement with a digital signature or verifiable QR code. Should the student lack a Diploma Supplement with a valid signature or verifiable QR code to verify its authenticity, the student will have to submit one of the documents required for students with a non-EU qualification (cfr. next item).

The following documents are to be uploaded on this page by following the instructions at this link
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Non-EU degree within 60 days before the start date

STEP 1
1) Documents to be sent for preliminary verification to POLI.design

• Curriculum vitae
• Portfolio
• Motivation Letter
• Copy of ID document

The following documents are to be uploaded on this page by following the instructions at this link

2) Documents to be sent for preliminary verification to Politecnico

• Copy of ID document
• Degree in original language + Italian/English translation
• Original transcript of passed examinations + Italian/English translation

The following documents are to be uploaded on this page by following the instructions at this link

STEP 2
1) Documents to be sent for authenticity verification (within 45 days before the start date)

• Enic/ Naric Certification or CIMEA
• World Education Services (WES) Certification
• Statement of value
• Copy of the visa application or copy of the visa

According to the timeframe provided for by Italian law, the details of the application for a residency permit must also be communicated as well as the residency permit as soon as it is issued.

The following documents are to be uploaded on this page by following the instructions at this link

*Applications submitted after the deadline may be considered at the discretion of the Scientific Committee.

Price

The cost of the University Specializing Master’s programme is € 12.500.00, broken down as follows:

• € 500,00 – enrolment fee to be paid to the Politecnico di Milano, no later than 30 days before the starting date following the procedures that POLI.design will specify;
• € 12.000,00 – participation fee for the University Master’s Course to be paid to POLI.design following the procedures that will be specified upon admission.

PROMO

FAMILY SUPPORT: -50%
A chance to gift your siblings the encouragement they need to invest in their future.

POLI.NETWORK: -50%
A promotion designed to strengthen the bond and identity among members of the Politecnico di Milano community.

BACK TO SCHOOL: -1.000€ on Specializing Masters
The discount for those who have already trusted POLI.design and Polimi, and wish to return to study and build their future.

SUPPLIERS

A 10% reduction to be applied on the participation fee (excluding registration fee or VAT) for suppliers and former suppliers of POLI.design. The reduction can be combined with other forms of discounts and/or exemptions*

*POLI.design reserves the right to verify the existence of the collaboration relationship.

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