Master’s Degree in Management and Italian Food Culture

The educational and cultural programme, which is part of the European and Italian strategies for the economic and cultural development of Italian agri-food products, offers a curriculum that will enable graduates to:

• acquire specialized knowledge to analyse, design, and utilize information systems and governance decision-making processes for agri-food production, with particular reference to Made in Italy products;
• develop an advanced cultural and professional background and qualification, based on knowledge in economics, business administration, and social sciences;
• receive training that enables them to analyse, manage, and design decision-making processes in companies, institutions, or organizations operating in the sectors of agri-food production, sustainable food and wine tourism, and cultural offerings related to food production and consumption;
• be able to use fluently, both written and spoken, at least one European Union language other than Italian, including sector-specific terminology.

Career Opportunities The program aims to train professionals equipped with essential skills for roles in the development of agri-food organizations and production systems, the national and international marketing of foods, the cultural, tourism, and gastronomic promotion of Italian food and its associated heritage, and the design of activities and events for the growth of the Italian agri-food economy, particularly in an international context.

The academic and professional profile integrates the economic and cultural dimensions of agri-food systems with the ecological transition these systems are required to undertake. This integration enables the development of professionals whose expertise is well-suited to advancing the transformation of production systems, consumption practices, and commercial relations towards innovative and sustainable models.

The graduate profile that the program intends to develop is that of the Agri-food Manager—a professional figure currently lacking but highly needed, as highlighted by consulted stakeholders, and therefore offering strong employment prospects. This professional will possess advanced skills for working in international contexts—supporting the development of the market for typical agri-food products—and for fostering collaborations with professionals in the agricultural and agri-industrial sectors.

A key strength of the degree program lies in the network of relationships built around the two Universities, which enables strong collaborative synergies to support the Made in Italy brand at both the production and commercial levels, nationally and internationally, with the backing of major Italian institutional players operating globally.

Graduates holding a three-year degree from one of the following degree classes, or with another qualification obtained abroad and recognized as suitable, may apply for admission to the Master's Degree in Management and Italian Food Culture (MaCI):
L-6 Geography
L-10 Humanities
L-15 Tourism Sciences;
L-18 Business Administration;
L-20 Communication Sciences;
L-24 Psychological Sciences and Techniques;
L-26 Agri-food Sciences and Technologies;
L-33 Economics;
L-37 Social Sciences for Cooperation, Development and Peace;
L-40 Sociology;
L-Gastr Gastronomy Sciences;

A dedicated committee will verify that candidates meet the curricular requirements and possess an adequate level of preparation.