International Master in Luxury Management NEOMA – POLIMI Graduate School of Management

Programme objectives

Students have the opportunity to gain practical insights into the key facets of luxury management, engaging directly with Louis Vuitton, Bulgari and Ferrari through our exclusive partnerships.

The mission of the programme is to cultivate experts and leaders in the luxury sector, equipped with a holistic understanding of the value chain and the ability to master brand management from design to distribution.

During the course, students will:

• Master the luxury sector landscape: stakeholders, activities, interactions
• Learn to work in effectively in global and cross-cultural contexts
• Think creatively and create added value in work processes and projects
• Develop leadership and managerial skills through dedicated workshops

Skills sets

The International Master in Luxury Management, awarding a higher education degree in international management (DESSMI), provides the skills to:

• Perform a functional analysis and implement an action plan that incorporates digital, sustainable and international components
• Conduct a scientific study and issue a recommendation
• Develop ethical leadership abilities to strengthen one’s manager posture

The skills blocks of the certification may not be acquired separately. The proposed curriculum covers all skills blocks.

Programme highlights

A dual international experience

In the IMLUX programme, students immerse themselves in the incomparable luxury landscapes of France and Italy, two countries renowned for their rich culture and luxury heritage. Here, they are seamlessly integrated into the exclusive realm of the luxury industry, leveraging the combined excellence of NEOMA’s expertise in leadership and management education with POLIMI Graduate School of Management’s mastery in production and product transformation.

Acquire a global luxury outlook: Understand the foundations of value creation

In Milan (from October to February ), master the intricacies of luxury management, focusing on global luxury outlook, value creation and value delivery. Learn product design, idea transformation, brand narratives and integrated marketing.

In Reims (from February to July), cover the essentials of luxury management through four modules: marketing, finance, accounting and law, strategy.

Benefit from an experiential & immersive learning approach

Discover French and Italian luxury expertise through presentations and company visits. Participate in projects and conferences led by professionals. During a week-long immersion in Paris, explore various aspects of luxury, such as jewellery, hospitality, automotive, and wines and spirits, by participating in masterclasses with experts.

Immersion in the world of champagne

During the second semester in Reims, the champagne capital of the world, students develop a thorough understanding of this sector through project work, company visits and conferences hosted by professionals.

Professional experience (4-to-6 months)

The programme includes an internship or other practical experience (fixed-term contract, permanent contract, business start-up, etc.) where theories and skills are applied in a professional environment. Students are free to complete their professional experience in France or abroad, subject to approval by the internship director and based on its relevance to the programme and course content.

Adapted programme for high-level athletes and artists

High-level athletes and artists may benefit from an adapted programme in order to pursue both their studies and their passion.

To learn more about the International Master in Luxury Management in detail, please download the programme brochure.

Evaluation procedures

The programme is validated in two ways:

• Continuous assessment: Evaluations conducted throughout the course the programme in the form of individual or collective assignments to be submitted.
• Final assessment: Carried out at the end of the course and may take a number of different forms, most of which are individual.

At the end of the course and after validation of the ECTS for each year of training, the Level 7 DESSMI – International Master in Luxury Management diploma is awarded to participants.

If certain modules have not been validated and therefore credits not obtained, the student may take a resit examination during the periods set aside for this purpose.

• Percentage of students sitting final examinations* : 100%
• Graduation rate* : 100%

Source: *Degree Rewarding Committee Report for the 2022-2023 year

Take your career to the next level:

The International Master in Luxury Managers trains skilled managers, honing their expertise specifically adapted to the prestigious luxury industry, preparing them for senior roles within renowned luxury houses or brands.

Targeted professions

The IMLUX programme prepares participants for various positions within international luxury companies, including roles in brand management, sales, customer service, retail management, export, licensing, and more.

Graduates often pursue roles such as:

• Product Manager
• Project Development Manager
• Merchandising Manager
• Buyer
• Management Controller
• Supply Chain Specialist
• Packaging & Development Manager

Performance indicators

100%

Professional immersion¹

< 1 month

Average time to secure employment²

100%

Employment rate
at 6 months

100%

Percentage of graduates entering targeted professions³

Sources: ¹ Course data 2022-2023 | ² Graduate Employment Survey 2021 & 2022 | ³Graduate Survey 2022

Eligibility

• 4-year Bachelor’s degree (business and management, economics, engineering…)
• 3-year Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of professional experience
• Proof of English language ability is required during the application process (TOEIC, TOEFL ibt, IELTS, Cambridge and Duolingo).*

*Contact us to know the scores required for each test.

Admissions process

• Complete the online application: apply.neoma-bs.fr
• Provide scanned copies of all original documents in English or French (CV, motivation letter, transcripts, etc.)
• Candidates who meet the admissions requirements will be asked to complete a deferred interview
• Admissions results are sent by email within two weeks of the interview.

Application fee: €100

Admissions calendar

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, from September with a final deadline for submissions in mid-July. Applicants will be informed of the admission jury’s decision within two weeks of the interview.

However, given the limited number of places, candidates are advised to apply as early as possible.

Additional recommendations

The IMLUX programme hosts international students from a wide range of academic and geographical backgrounds. However, they all share a passion for luxury. Candidates should be able to explain why they are applying for this programme and why it is in line with their career.

Candidates should be able to communicate with confidence in English, participate in group work, demonstrate initiative, strong interpersonal skills, enjoy meeting people and having new experiences.