Global MBA in Food and Wine

The Global MBA in Food and Wine is designed to prepare managers and entrepreneurs for the food and beverage industry. The program comprises 440 hours of classroom activities, additional individual and group work, and a 500-hour internship. The academic year is divided into three terms:

First Term (September 2025 – December 2025):

• Orientation modules
• General management courses (Part I)

Second and Third Terms (January 2026 – June 2026):

• Track-specific courses
• General management courses (Part II)
• Professional development clinics

The curriculum is organized into four main blocks:

Orientation Modules: Covering topics such as statistics, finance, accounting, and management consulting.

General Management Courses: Including subjects like corporate finance, corporate strategy, performance management, marketing management, people management, geopolitical and geoeconomic analysis, operations and supply chain management, and business planning.

Track-Specific Courses: Focusing on areas such as the structure, management, and dynamics of the agri-food industry; business law for the food and wine sector; food culture and sustainable tourism; innovation and storytelling in the food and wine industry; and a capstone project.

Professional Development Clinics: Addressing topics like business ethics, leadership mindset, diversity and inclusion, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence.

The Global MBA in Food and Wine offers a comprehensive curriculum that equips students with advanced managerial skills tailored to the food and beverage industry. By covering essential topics such as corporate finance, marketing management, and operations, alongside specialized courses like agri-food industry dynamics and food culture, participants gain a holistic understanding crucial for leadership roles.

Immersion in Italy's rich culinary heritage provides students with direct exposure to world-renowned food and wine businesses. Engagements with industry leaders, including entrepreneurs, managers, and Michelin-starred chefs, offer invaluable insights into best practices and innovative strategies, enhancing the learning experience.

The program's international perspective fosters a diverse learning environment, encouraging the exchange of ideas among peers from various cultural backgrounds. This global outlook is further enriched by a 500-hour internship, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings and build a professional network within the industry.

Graduates emerge as skilled professionals ready to lead and innovate in the dynamic and rewarding food and wine industry, both locally and internationally.