General Management

Management is the art of leading and making effective decisions to ensure productivity and growth. In a company, the manager is responsible for strategic and functional management (marketing, sales, finance, operations, project management), with technical skills and relational abilities.

Choosing a management course means investing in career development, acquiring tools to strengthen your role or become a key figure.
CUOA programs combine specialist training and soft skills development – leadership, negotiation, communication – essential for a complete manager.

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General Management

Business Strategy - Perspectives and tools

Online course - On demand

Strategic logics for business development and enhancement

Discover the course Business Strategy – perspectives and tools, based on the manual Strategic Analysis for Business Decisions by Robert M. Grant (Wiley, 2021).

Learn how to develop the best strategy in competitive markets and bridge the gap between strategy and innovation to create lasting advantages. The program delves into strategic processes in contexts of technological change, focusing on the drivers of success for today's and tomorrow's businesses.

The course is delivered entirely in English.



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01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026
schedule
24 hours
school
Managers, Functional Managers, Professionals
language
Inglese
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General Management

C-Level Workshop 2026 - Geopolitica e Macroeconomia per le strategie aziendali

October 1 - December 10, 2026
In-person format

In a context characterized by profound macroeconomic, technological, and environmental changes, the C-Level Workshop 2026 is positioned as a high-profile path for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and managers who wish to interpret global scenarios and transform them into effective business strategies.

The initiative offers a systemic view on geopolitics, economy, technology, and energy, linking macro trends to business decisions. Cross-pollination is another distinctive element of the Project: each workshop promotes, indeed, peer and expert discussions, sharing of best practices and useful tools for informed choices in the new competitive context.



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01.10.2026 - 10.12.2026
schedule
20 hours
school
Professionals, Managers, Functional Managers
language
italiano
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General Management

Executive MBA

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.

  • Lessons on key processes, case studies and project work to immediately apply skills.
  • International networking, experiences abroad, and elective modules to customize the path.
  • Ample focus on soft skills to strengthen leadership and performance.

It's not just study: it's an experience that transforms professionals into leaders.



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16.10.2026 - 24.06.2028
schedule
500 hours
school
Entrepreneurs, Managers, Professionals, Functional Managers
language
italiano
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General Management

Executive Master in Business & Technology

4th edition | October 23, 2026 - June 30, 2028
Format: Primarily based in Turin, with 2 residential weekends at CUOA

The first Tech-EMBA by CUOA and Politecnico di Torino.

The Executive Master Business & Technology is a training experience that combines, in the same program, two complementary dimensions.

The first concerns the core disciplines of Business Administration – from corporate finance to management control, from organizational management to project management, from human resources to behavioral skills. These programs address the pillars of business management ensuring a solid cultural foundation.

The second concerns the subjects of technological orientation in meeting the new paradigms of business management – such as data-driven decision-making, sustainability and energy, artificial intelligence, space economy, innovation in production systems and business models.

At this level, the master presents the available innovation as a factor of change in the very way of how organizations are conceived, designed and developed.


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23.10.2026 - 30.06.2028
schedule
500 hours
school
Managers, Entrepreneurs
language
Italiano
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General Management

Executive Master in Strategia e Crescita aziendale

Edition 2026 | Start date: 30 October 2026
Edition 2027 | Start date: 5 March 2027

Format: blended learning

In the current economic scenario, business growth is an integral part of corporate strategy and requires skills and planning. Growing externally is an effective response to size limitations, but it involves a cultural leap and the evolution of governance models. Without adequate management and organizational and financial strategy, the risk is stagnation or crisis.

The Executive Master in Business Strategy and Growth offers tools to activate coherent growth paths, with strategic vision and targeted investments to achieve new competitive advantages.


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30.10.2026 - 30.11.2028
schedule
300 hours
school
Entrepreneurs, Managers, Professionals, Functional Managers
language
Italiano
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General Management

Executive Master per Imprenditori

21st Edition | 6 November 2026 - 6 July 2028
Format: part-time, in-person

The Executive Master for Entrepreneurs is designed for entrepreneurs and business owners who lead people, projects, and resources in increasingly complex business environments. The programme develops strategic, financial, and organisational capabilities to navigate uncertainty, drive change, and seize new growth opportunities.

Modular structure, focus on planning, governance, digitalization, and staff management, with a practical approach and integrated vision.
An exclusive experience for entrepreneurs and partners
who want to make their businesses more competitive.


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06.11.2026 - 06.07.2028
schedule
500 hours
school
Entrepreneurs, Family Members, Directors and Shareholders
language
Italiano
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General Management

Il ruolo di Consigliere Indipendente

3rd edition | November 23, 2026 - June 14, 2027
In-person mode

Good governance requires competent Independent Directors, capable of ensuring transparent and value-oriented decision-making processes. External figures to ownership and management, selected for skills, relationships, and social abilities, contribute to the balance of the board and the sustainable development of the company. Their role is crucial to stimulate discussion, evaluate strategies with an objective view, and strengthen governance in the long term.


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23.11.2026 - 14.06.2027
schedule
48 hours
school
Entrepreneurs, Managers, Functional Managers, Functional Specialists, Professionals
language
Italiano
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General Management

Business Essentials

14th edition | March 9 – June 8, 2027
Blended mode

Develop a broader and more comprehensive view of business management.

Business Essentials is the general management course designed for those who wish to expand their strategic and operational vision of business management.
Participants will delve into the principles of strategy, the different organizational structures and the processes of change, acquiring skills to interpret economic-financial data and tools for an effective reading of business performance.
The program offers an updated overview of operational processes, marketing, and global dynamics, providing the basis for informed decisions and integrated management.

It is also possible to enroll in individual teaching modules.



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09.03.2027 - 08.06.2027
schedule
77 hours
school
Managers, Entrepreneurs, Functional Managers
language
Italiano
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General Management

Business and learning experience in Vietnam and Singapore

RESCHEDULING

Full immersion between global innovation and emerging dynamism in Southeast Asia

Global scenarios are changing increasingly fast. To critically and directly understand this transformation, CUOA Business School offers a full week between Vietnam (Hanoi) & Singapore.

The combination of the two countries allows participants to explore two complementary realities and offers a balanced understanding of the different facets of the economy and culture of Southeast Asia.

The initiative, enriched by the contribution of executives who have been working in the area for years, brings each manager closer to acquiring effective tools for innovation and offers an opportunity for exchange and networking with international professionals and business leaders.



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Managers, Professionals
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Italiano
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General Management

International Management Program Barcelona

Innovation Management & Transformational Leadership

November 12 - 14, 2026

In an increasingly complex economic and competitive context, updating one's skills does not only mean acquiring new tools, but also challenging one's thought models, engaging with international perspectives and developing a broader vision of the managerial role.

The International Management Program Barcelona offers a unique opportunity for international exchange through a short but high-intensity experience that integrates theory, discussion, and practice, allowing participants to delve into the topics of Innovation Management and Transformational Leadership in one of Europe's most dynamic economic ecosystems.



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Managers, Entrepreneurs, Professionals
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Inglese
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General Management

Sostenibilità integrata in azienda

The training program develops managerial skills for theimplementation of sustainability in the company, with a focus on measurement and reporting. Participants will gain knowledge on sustainability principles, international regulations and standards, and skills to integrate ESG factors into business management, addressing governance, strategy, management models, as well as tools for measurement and reporting.


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01.10.2026 - 19.11.2026
schedule
50 hours
school
Entrepreneurs, Managers, Energy Manager, Professionals, Functional Managers
language
Italiano
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General Management

Business management and strategies for the future

RESCHEDULING
In-person modality

In-person classroom activity takes place at Palazzo Giacomelli in Treviso.

The executive course in business management is dedicated to updating and deepening the main business topics that are crucial today to promote the growth and success of companies. It allows those who run businesses to consolidate their skills and acquire a cross-sectional perspective necessary to look beyond and respond quickly and flexibly to the challenges posed by the competitive environment. It delves into each key function, addressing the main trends impacting the daily management of companies: digitalization, sustainability, innovation, and inclusion.


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Entrepreneurs, Managers, Professionals
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Italiano