Overview

The Management Engineering programme offered at Politecnico di Milano enables students to develop a sound methodological background, multidisciplinary knowledge, a broad cultural openness and the ability to study problems in an innovative way by combining different perspectives of analysis.

Careers

The DRIG programme trains professionals capable of conducting highly qualified research in the fields of management, economics and industrial engineering, both in universities and other research institutions. PhD graduates acquire advanced skills to pursue careers in manufacturing and service companies, regulatory bodies and other public institutions. Prospective PhD students are offered various placement opportunities, including positions in:

Italian and foreign universities;

research and training institutes, in liaison roles between universities and companies, or in technology transfer centres in Italy and abroad;

management and strategy consulting companies, with an advanced view of business areas;

national (ministries, regulatory authorities, local institutions) and international (EIB, IMF, World Bank, European Commission, ECB) public institutions;

innovation-oriented multinational companies;

enterprises in highly innovative environments.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Transformative sustainability strategies for impact

New Dynamics and Impact of Globalization

Innovating Healthcare and Life Science for Tomorrow

Energy Transition: Management Policy and Economics

Technologies, data and strategies for customer centricity

Innovating Public Services and Cultural Institutions

Innovation in the Age of Distributed Knowledge, Artificial Intelligence and Creativity

Digital Innovation and Transformation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milano, Italy

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Management Studies Engineering Management View 13 other PhDs in Management Studies in Italy

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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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78

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to be admitted to the PhD programme, students must hold a University Master of Science degree (or equivalent).

The most relevant background university studies are those in the fields of economics, management and industrial engineering.

However, students who hold degrees in other technical and scientific disciplines or in social sciences may also be admitted to the programme.

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

For the first enrollment and for enrollment in the following years the PhD student without scholarships are required to pay an amount of Euro 167,04.

Living costs

Milano

Italy

850 - 1450 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.