Overview
NABA’s Academic Master in Luxury Brand Management develops the strategic and creative skills needed to strengthen luxury brand identities and shape how customers experience them. Delivered at NABA's Milan and Rome campuses in Italian and English, this one-year programme explores the luxury market through products and services, examining how sustainability and digital innovation are changing consumer experiences.
Theoretical study in branding and strategic management is complemented by workshops with leading industry companies. Students learn to interpret consumer behaviour and use these insights to develop distinctive branding strategies, connecting a brand’s identity with the emotional aspects of its relationship with customers.
Key areas of study include:
- Marketing management and brand management
- Brand design and brand identity
- Luxury experiences
- Digital communication and influencer marketing
- Press, public relations and brand ambassadorship
- Corporate communication
- New and traditional media
- Publishing and communication strategy
Students explore how contemporary aesthetic and artistic languages can inform campaigns across different media and international retail strategies. They also develop tools to create and communicate customised luxury experiences that enhance brand value and build meaningful customer connections.
Career opportunities include:
- Brand manager
- Marketing manager
- Digital communication manager
- Social media manager
- Brand strategist
- Creative strategist
- Brand consultant
Upon successful completion, graduates receive a First Level Academic Master Degree worth 60 CFA credits.
Accreditation
NABA’s Academic Master qualifications are recognised by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR), have full legal status and are equivalent to Italian first-level university master qualifications. The credits awarded can support further study at academies and universities in Italy and abroad, subject to each institution’s admission and credit recognition requirements.Programme Structure
The Academic Master in Luxury Brand Management combines theoretical study with workshops involving leading industry companies over one year. The programme covers the following areas:
- Brand strategy: Marketing management, brand design, brand identity and brand management explore how luxury products and services build distinctive value. Consumer behaviour informs this work.
- Communication: Digital communication, influencer marketing, press and PR, brand ambassadorship and corporate communication examine how luxury brands engage their audiences.
- Media and campaigns: Publishing and communication strategy connect new and traditional media with campaigns developed across different channels, drawing on contemporary aesthetic and artistic languages.
- Luxury experiences: Students explore customised experiences and international retail strategies, considering emotional connections with customers alongside sustainability and digital innovation.
Audience
This course is for graduates seeking to work in luxury branding, marketing, or communication. It suits those interested in the relationship between creative identity and business strategy who want to understand consumer behaviour and develop a luxury approach that considers both products and services.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Non-EU students requiring a study visa must pre-enrol through Universitaly. The visa process usually takes 90 days; start well before your course begins.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Milano, Italy
- Roma, Italy
Disciplines
Management Studies Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods View 93 other Masters in Management Studies in ItalyWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree or first-level academic diploma. NABA assesses educational background, relevant skills and motivation against the requirements of the chosen programme.
Applications require a completed form, payment of the fee and:
- A CV and motivation letter
- A copy of the passport’s photo page
- A degree certificate and full academic transcripts in English
- A project portfolio, where required
- Any programme-specific application tasks
- Evidence of proficiency in the teaching language: Italian B1 or English IELTS 5.0, or an accepted equivalent
Submit language certificates within one month before the programme begins; they must be no more than two years old. Exemptions apply to native speakers and, subject to verification, holders of English-taught high school diplomas.
Non-EU applicants requiring a study visa must complete UniversItaly pre-enrolment and the relevant consular procedures.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents24900 EUR / year≈ 24900 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals20500 EUR / year≈ 20500 EUR / year
Additional Details
Academic Master's tuition fees are fixed and do not vary with household income.
Living costs
Milano
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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