Methodology
A degree will be obtained by final assessment and exams. Final Thesis or projects will be based on "off hour" work. The course is divided into two semesters, for a duration of approximately 9 months inclusive of 3 month internship. Non EU citizens can replace the internship with a semester in Applied International Fashion Management, a three month experience where students get the chance to carry out consultancy projects for the industry, tutored by a Polimoda lecturer.

Yachts - Italy is among the biggest world manufacturers of luxury yachts. Students visit leading companies, obtain first hand knowledge from their executives and proceed in class, assisted by lecturers, to analyse management systems for the luxury yacht sector. Visit to the "Salone Nautica di Genova" or other major yacht shows are programmed.
Wines - a fully fledged course in Italian wines - with wine tasting experts - wine management in and out field and visits to primary wine fairs and vineyards.
Hotels and restaurants concepts of luxury hotel and restaurant management taught by field professionals, visits to famous restaurants and deluxe hotels.
Fashion and leather industries - luxury fashion as conceived by "Made in Italy", merchandising and management lectured by professionals and visits to several companies.
Automobiles and motorcycles - The management of luxury cars and motorbikes - visits and lectures to primary industries - case studies and fields trips.
Furniture and Home Textiles - Italian furniture and home textile industries - studies of their cluster systems - testimonials, field trips and testimonials in class.
Perfume and Cosmetics - international beauty in luxury - case studies of primary industries, their marketing and management strategies.
Table hollowware, flatware and china - international table hollowware companies - their peculiarities, distribution systems and merchandising.
Design objects - luxury design objects - visits and case studies involving lesser known luxury manufacturers with high potential.
Jewellery, costume jewellery and watches: Italian luxury and design jewellery and costume jewellery - history - trends - field visits to luxury and high end manufacturers.