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The function managers lead processes, coordinate teams, and contribute to business decision-making. To tackle the challenges of a constantly evolving market, they must possess managerial skills, critical analysis ability, strategic vision, and skills in managing resources and complex projects.
CUOA programs offer comprehensive training that integrates technical knowledge, soft skills, and tools to develop leadership, negotiation, and change management. Thanks to innovative methodologies and interaction with high-profile teachers and managers, function managers acquire the skills to evolve towards roles of greater responsibility and become key players in business development.
2026 Edition | Next start date: October 2, 2026, with the Human Resource Management course
Format: Blended learning
In partnership with AIDP Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italian Association of Human Resources Management) and under the patronage of AIDP Nazionale.
CUOA’s Master’s in Human Resources is a program with unique characteristics in terms of duration, structure, and a strongly pragmatic approach.
Distinctive features of the Master’s program include a focus on experiential learning methods—such as company visits and insights from professionals and managers—as well as a diverse faculty, which provides a 360-degree view of the field’s key areas of specialization, with in-depth exploration of current topics while always remaining closely aligned with the needs of the business world.
24th edition | October 2, 2026 - March 20, 2027
In-person format
The HR Management course is designed to offer a concrete opportunity for growth in the Human Resources function.
Designed for managers and professionals who wish to develop and update their skills in personnel management, this training path offers a sequence of specialized modules starting with an overview of the Personnel Management functions within the organization.
The training path sees the collaboration with AIDP Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Edition 2026 | Next start: October 8, 2026
Blended format
The Executive Master in Finance is the finance master designed for managers and professionals who wish to become key players in the evolution of the Finance Area and in the role of CFO, Controller, and Corporate Treasurer.
Thanks to an innovative approach, the Master prepares professionals and managers to hold key roles in corporate finance, in financial management and in corporate finance.
25th edition | October 16 - December 15, 2026
In-person format
Financial knowledge in the company: why it is essential
Today all company functions (HR, IT, Sales, Operations) must know how to read a balance sheet, interpret the economic-financial indicators and understand the company costs to monitor profitability. Spreading a data culture improves dialogue between areas and with Administration, Finance and Control, promoting more informed decisions and effective collaboration. The entire organization benefits from it.
25th edition | October 16, 2026 - June 24, 2028
26th Edition | April 16, 2027 – November 11, 2028
27th Edition | October 15, 2027 – June 23, 2029
Redesigned: an educational experience with an international scope.
The most comprehensive program for those who want to make a difference: it is a unique path that combines strategic training, a practical approach, and a global vision.
It's not just study: it's an experience that transforms professionals into leaders.
18th edition | October 16, 2026 – April 10, 2027
In-person format
Skills and practical tools to effectively lead Lean transformation.
The Lean Transformation course is the reference point for those who want to adopt the Lean approach and initiate continuous improvement and serves as the foundation for the Executive Master in Lean Management.
Designed for entrepreneurs, managers, and professionals, it offers practical and immediately applicable tools, focusing on the culture of change and people management. Experiential learning, company visits, and workshops ensure concrete learning tailored to business needs.
13th edition | October 27 - December 3, 2026
Online mode
For proper management of commercial credit and adequate assessment of credit risk.
The Credit Management course guides in defining rigorous procedures for credit selection and management, designing credit management systems, and evaluating Fintech tools to optimize flows and processes in supply chain finance. A practical path to improve cash management and reduce risks, ensuring balance and continuity to the business.
5th edition | November 5 and 12, 2026
In-person format
Focus on knowledge, methods, and tools for improving industrial management control.
The course delves into industrial control, a central theme for business management.
Industrial controlling is crucial in planning and control systems, providing effective tools to monitor production activities and optimize time, costs, and resources.
The program develops analytical skills to interpret data, analyze industrial processes, organize work plans, and prepare reports and KPIs on costs, profitability, and quality. An opportunity to strengthen the preparation of those working in planning and control, gaining mastery of the logic and techniques of industrial controlling.
Editions 2026 | Next start: November 6, 2026
Blended mode
Marketing and sales today require advanced skills and constant updating. New technologies, social networks, and advertising languages transform the market, while the customer is increasingly informed and critical. Winning their trust is the challenge: one must master digital dynamics, manage online reviews, and integrate traditional and virtual channels.
The Executive Master in Marketing and Sales provides strategic tools to lead change and create competitive value.
November 6, 2026 - May 29, 2027
In-person format
IT professionals are increasingly playing a strategic role in business development and can become more and more central in corporate life by acquiring solid management foundations and specific skills required by the sector.
The ICT Management and AI course provides the skills to understand, design, and manage digital transformation in companies through the integration of ICT and Artificial Intelligence, promoting the evolution of information systems in a strategic, sustainable, and data-driven way.
31st edition | November 6, 2026 - May 22, 2027
In-person mode
Strategies, methodologies, and tools for marketing decision-making and action planning.
The Marketing and Communication course provides strategies, methodologies, and operational tools to plan and manage marketing actions effectively.
The lessons, practical and business-oriented, offer immediately applicable solutions.
The program includes outdoor team building to develop collaboration and strategic analysis, as well as individual coaching sessions to refine managerial style and communication skills.
10th edition | November 6, 2026 - February 27, 2027
In-person format
The People Management and Organizational Knowledge course is designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and HR specialists working in companies where human capital management and knowledge codified in processes are a competitive advantage.
Aimed at service companies, manufacturing firms, technological realities, and those with strong investments in Research and Development, the course delves into knowledge management, systems to enhance intellectual capital, and personnel management activities (recruiting, career development, performance, compensation policies) for highly professional teams.
38th edition | November 6, 2026 - May 8, 2027
Blended mode: on demand and in person
Market strategies, planning, e-commerce, Customer loyalty program. For full customer satisfaction.
The executive Sales course trains managers and professionals who want to enhance technical and transversal skills in a role that is crucial for companies today.
A practical approach with exercises, role playing, and real cases promotes discussion and immediate application. In addition to modules onsales and negotiation, the path includesleadership, artificial intelligence, and outdoor team building, withindividual coachingto refine managerial style and communication.
A Faculty of experts and managers ensuresconcretenessand value.
4th edition | November 17 and 24, 2026, from 9 AM to 5:45 PM
In-person mode
Knowledge and Tools to apply AI technologies in the Finance and Controlling area.
The AI for Finance and Controlling course explores the impact of Artificial Intelligence on Administration, Finance, and Control processes, showing how AI can generate significant ROI. Big data analysis, quick reports, accurate forecasts, and cost reduction are just some advantages. The course provides theoretical and practical knowledge to integrate AI into the AFC area, improving operational efficiency and strategic decisions, and guiding companies towards digital transformation.
December 3, 2026
In-person mode
The executive course provides tools and measurements of sustainability performance to integrate sustainability into strategic business processes. Through canvas, scorecard and materiality analysis, participants learn to read the business model in an ESG perspective, evaluate impacts and performance, and guide decisions towards a sustainable and measurable growth. A practical and operational path to develop skills useful for making sustainability a concrete driver of value.
39th edition | September 18 - November 28, 2026
Format: Blended learning (in person and online)
Based on international standards, the executive course in Project Management addresses all aspects of Project Management with an operational and rigorous approach. The course allows you to set up, monitor, and control the progress of projects, promoting the creation of a solid project culture in the company and the sharing of best practices.
30th edition | February 19 – June 24, 2027
In-person mode
Analysis, tools, management systems
The planning and control process is now central to guiding strategic and business decisions. Companies must quickly rethink their models, and the contribution of the planning and control function is strategic.
The course provides the foundations to design an effective planning and control system, with models and operational tools to support the business. The approach is practical and allows acquiring skills to implement or refine processes that ensure vision, control, and performance.
2nd edition | From April 14 to July 23, 2027
In-person mode
Improve efficiency in various organizational areas
Lean Company revolutionizes process management, showing how Lean Thinking improves efficiency and engagement in every area: from office to sales, from design to management control. The course offers concrete tools to reduce waste, optimize flows, and enhance people, with a practical approach and direct comparison.
Discover how to apply the Lean methodology to achieve tangible and lasting results throughout the organization.
RESCHEDULING
Many companies have incurred high costs and reputational damage due to the lack of timely identification of threats.
The real challenge for management is not to eliminate risk, but to recognize it, evaluate it, and manage it effectively. A solid Risk Management System and Compliance Management is essential for all businesses, including SMEs.
The Enterprise Risk Management and the Internal Control System reinforce the awareness that proper risk management affects business objectives and value.
Edition 2026 | September 18 - December 19, 2026
Blended mode
The Finance function is becoming increasingly central and treasury management assumes a strategic role. The treasurer leads financial planning, cash management, bank relationships and risk management, collaborating in cross-company processes.
The Finance and Treasury Management course develops technical and managerial skills to manage treasury with a global vision and attention to innovations, strengthening professionalism and the ability to create value.
November 14 - 21, 2026
Journey to the origins of Lean thinking
Spend a week in Japan to discover Lean Management directly at its source, accompanied by a lean expert who turns every observation into practical applications for your organization, and by a Japanese culture expert who facilitates dialogue with the visited entities.
The itinerary includes visits to both production and service companies, to civil contexts and practical training, to understand how the principles of Lean thinking guide processes and are part of Japanese daily life.
The program adapts to each participant's experience, useful both for initiating a Lean transformation and for enhancing your continuous improvement strategy.
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Blended mode
Digitalization is essential for business strategy.
The Digital Marketing course takes a strategic approach to integrating digital into marketing and sales, covering key topics: Digital Disruption, branding, Customer Experience, Neuromarketing, e-commerce site creation and advanced UX. Includes personalized targeting, Artificial Intelligence, Email Marketing, SEO, SEM, social media, Influencer Marketing, and Content Creation.
The program provides skills to develop an integrated marketing plan, online and offline.
8th edition | RESCHEDULING
In-person mode
Create value with integrated planning and flow control throughout the chain.
The Supply Chain Advanced Planning & Control course develops strategic, financial, and project management skills to manage complex projects. It includes modules on communication and negotiation, with a practical approach: business cases, exercises, testimonials, and visits.
A concrete path to guide the supply chain toward efficiency and competitiveness goals.