MIP Politecnico di Milano

What MIP Politecnico di Milano does

POLIMI School of Management (MIP Politecnico di Milano) is the management school of Politecnico di Milano, a public Italian technical university founded in 1863. The school operates through two integrated entities: the Dipartimento di Ingegneria Gestionale (DIG), focused on research and undergraduate/graduate education in management engineering, and POLIMI Graduate School of Management (GSoM), which delivers postgraduate professional programs. It serves working professionals pursuing MBAs, Executive MBAs, and specialized master's degrees; university students enrolled in BSc, MSc, and PhD programs; corporate clients seeking customized executive training and applied research; and public institutions and non-profits requiring training and consulting services. The institution holds the Triple Crown of accreditations (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA), the only school in Europe with Level 5 "Pioneering School" status in the Positive Impact Rating, and B Corp certification.

The school delivers over 60 masters and executive programs, with flagship offerings including the Global MBA (#29 Europe, #90 World FT 2026), the i-FLEX Online MBA (#6 Europe, #11 World), the Executive MBA (#40 Europe, #77 World), and specialty MSc programs ranked top 10-50 globally by QS. Its core technology and research infrastructure centers on 23 knowledge centers and nearly 30 research platforms, including the 50+ Digital Innovation Observatories covering e-commerce, smart manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, AI, and sustainability; the TIRESIA impact economy center; and a Machine Learning and Data Analytics Center. The 681-person academic and administrative ecosystem (189 core faculty, 78 adjunct faculty, 192 doctoral researchers, 222 administrative staff) produces 268 Scopus publications annually and is supported by an 18-member international Advisory Board.

Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) subscription-based graduate management education (MBAs, executive MBAs, specialized masters); (2) professional services corporate training and customized programs; (3) applied research partnerships and multi-company collaborations via observatories; and (4) undergraduate/graduate degree tuition under Politecnico di Milano's academic mission. The customer base spans 33,134 students (25% international), a 40,000+ alumni network, and a diversified corporate and public sector client portfolio. The school does not publicly disclose revenue as a state-funded university department, but its ranking tier, program breadth, and research output place it among the leading European business schools.

Name

MIP Politecnico di Milano

Legal name

Politecnico di Milano - Dipartimento di Ingegneria Gestionale

Website

https://som.polimi.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MIP Politecnico di Milano is the business school of Politecnico di Milano, offering MBAs, specialized master's, executive education, and applied research to professionals, corporate clients, and public institutions. It holds Triple Crown accreditation and is the only European school with a Level 5 Positive Impact Rating.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business School / Management Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Master’s in Management (MiM) & Business Analytics (EDAHAHAC), Marketing, Sales & Brand Management Schools (EDAHAHAE), Human Resources, Organizational Behavior & Leadership Institutes (EDAHAHAG)

Keywords

• Management education programs
• Executive MBA programs
• Corporate training services
• Master of science programs
• Applied management research

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Graduate Management Education: Post-graduate and post-experience courses including MBA, Executive MBA, specialized masters, and executive programs offered by POLIMI Graduate School of Management. Over 60 masters and executive programs.
2. Corporate Training: Customized executive training programs and study tours for companies, with tailored corporate relationships.
3. Applied Research Partnerships: Research contracts, funded research partnerships, and multi-company collaborations through research platforms.
4. Undergraduate and Graduate Education: BSc, MSc and PhD programs in management engineering, industrial engineering, and applied economics through the university academic mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MIP Politecnico di Milano operates the POLIMI School of Management, offering post-graduate management education through over 60 programs including MBAs, Executive MBAs, specialized MSc degrees, and open and custom executive education. The school combines the academic mission of Politecnico di Milano with professional training via the POLIMI Graduate School of Management, supported by 23 knowledge centers and nearly 30 research observatories focused on digital innovation, sustainability, and industrial engineering.

Product overview

POLIMI School of Management (MIP Politecnico di Milano) is a comprehensive business school comprising two main educational entities: the Dipartimento di Ingegneria Gestionale (DIG), which focuses on research and undergraduate/graduate education in management engineering, and the POLIMI Graduate School of Management (POLIMI GSoM), which delivers post-graduate professional programs. POLIMI GSoM offers over 60 training programs including the i-FLEX Online MBA (#6 Europe, #11 worldwide), Full-time Global MBA (#29 Europe, #90 worldwide), Executive MBA (#40 Europe, #77 worldwide), and specialized MSc programs in Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Management, Business Analytics, and Finance. The school also provides Custom and Open Executive Education programs, and operates 23 Knowledge Centers and multiple Research Platforms including the Digital Innovation Observatories, Energy Strategy platforms, TIRESIA social impact center, and Machine Learning center. The school achieved the Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• POLIMI Graduate School of Management (GSoM) The graduate school arm of Politecnico di Milano delivering post-graduate and post-experience managerial training programs, offering over 60 programs including MBA, Executive MBA, executive programs, and customized corporate training pathways for working professionals and organizations.
• i-FLEX Online MBA Flexible online MBA program targeting working professionals seeking career advancement, ranked #6 in Europe and #11 worldwide by the Financial Times.
• Global MBA (Full-Time MBA) Full-time Global MBA program for early-to-mid career professionals, ranked #29 in Europe and #90 worldwide by Financial Times 2026.
• Executive MBA (EMBA) Executive MBA program for senior professionals and executives, ranked #40 in Europe and #77 worldwide by Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2025.
• MSc in Supply Chain Management (iMSCPM) Master of Science in Supply Chain Management program, ranked #9 in Europe by QS World University Rankings 2026.
• MSc in Marketing (IM4) Master of Science in Marketing program ranked #25 in Europe and #33 worldwide by QS 2026.
• MSc in Management (iMPM) Master of Science in Management program ranked #32 in Europe and #43 worldwide by QS 2026.
• MSc in Business Analytics (BABD) Master of Science in Business Analytics program ranked #17 in Europe and #49 worldwide by QS 2026.
• MSc in Finance (Fintech) Master of Science in Finance program with a Fintech specialization ranked #36 in Europe and #66 worldwide by QS 2026.
• Master in Engineering Management (MEGMI) Master in Engineering Management program for technical professionals, ranked #2 in Western Europe by Eduniversal Ranking.
• Master in Luxury Management (IMLUX) Master in Luxury Management program for professionals in the fashion and luxury sector, ranked #4 worldwide by Eduniversal Ranking.
• Master in Management Engineering (MIT) Master in Management Engineering program ranked #6 worldwide by Eduniversal Ranking.
• Custom Executive Education Programs Customized executive training programs designed for companies and their employees, ranked #30 in Europe and #41 worldwide by Financial Times Executive Education 2026.
• Open Executive Education Programs Open enrollment executive education programs for individual professionals, ranked #29 in Europe and #43 worldwide by Financial Times Executive Education 2026.
• BSc, MSc, and PhD Programs in Management Engineering Undergraduate (BSc), graduate (MSc), and doctoral (PhD) degree programs in management engineering, industrial engineering, and applied economics delivered through the Dipartimento di Ingegneria Gestionale at Politecnico di Milano.

Quantifiable outcome

• 33,134 students enrolled across all programs with 25% international students
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Advisory Board Members (18 international leaders)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory Board composed of 18 high-profile members from academia, businesses, and institutions worldwide. Includes executives from Google Italy, Siemens, Deloitte Italy, ION Group, IE Business School, Vlerick, Rotman School of Management, ESADE, London School of Economics, and others. Provides strategic guidance and identifies new trends for school development.
• InnovUpcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovUp is the association representing the Italian innovation ecosystem. Collaborates with POLIMI School of Management on the Startup & Scaleup Hi-tech Observatory, analyzing entrepreneurial dynamics and high-tech startup landscapes in Italy.
• Centro Studi di ConfindustriamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe General Confederation of Italian Industry's research center collaborates with Re4IT (Reshoring Italy) center on scientific research and knowledge dissemination regarding reshoring and value chain reconfiguration.
• Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna di PisamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies on the Biodiversity Innovation Observatory, working together with the Innovation & Strategy and Food Sustainability Lab groups.
• EFFEct Project (European Commission)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 10th International Workshop on Efficiency in Education, Health, and other Public Services is organized in collaboration with the EFFEct project, funded by the European Commission's Horizon Europe framework (grant 101129146).
• Digital Innovation Observatories NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNearly 200 professors, researchers and analysts working on more than 50 different Digital Innovation Observatories. Includes partnerships with companies and institutions across multiple sectors for research collaboration.
• International Universities NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships for exchange of students, faculty, and staff, as well as research collaborations with universities worldwide. The school maintains international orientation with 25% international students and global exchange programs.
• Save The DuckminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Save The Duck Award ceremony celebrating innovation and vision, where POLIMI honors students shaping ideas through research, creativity and actions that drive real change in sustainability.
• Fondazione Conscious BusinessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through IGNITE project presented at Purpose in Action conference. Foundation co-founded by Giovanna Carucci supporting conscious business practices.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ESSEC Business School: ESSEC is a French Triple Crown business school with a strong quantitative and technical management focus that directly competes with POLIMI for European professionals and corporate custom programs. Comparable size, similar European ranking band, and overlapping emphasis on data-driven management education.
• ESADE Business School: ESADE is a Spanish Triple Crown business school and an Advisory Board peer of POLIMI GSoM. Both have comparable European ranking bands, similar MBA and executive education portfolios, and compete for the same Southern European and Latin American professional market.
• EDHEC Business School: EDHEC is a French Triple Crown business school with comparable size, European ranking band, and a heavy orientation toward specialized masters (MSc in Finance, Business Analytics, Management) — directly mirroring POLIMI's specialized master's portfolio structure.
• SDA Bocconi School of Management: SDA Bocconi is Italy's most prominent business school and the closest direct competitor to POLIMI GSoM. Both serve Italian and European professionals seeking MBA, executive education, and customized corporate programs, with overlapping target markets and similar Triple Crown positioning.
• Mannheim Business School: Mannheim Business School is Germany's leading business school embedded in a public university with strong quantitative and management-engineering orientation. Comparable to POLIMI in scale, Triple Crown status, technical emphasis, and target market of experienced European professionals.
• IE Business School: IE Business School is a European Triple Crown institution with comparable ranking band, similar emphasis on digital/online learning (its Online MBA ranks among the world's top), and overlapping executive education client base. POLIMI's Advisory Board includes IE representation.
• Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University: RSM is a Dutch Triple Crown business school embedded in a public research university with comparable scale and a similar MBA, executive MBA, and custom programs portfolio. Both compete for European professionals and corporate custom clients with similar value propositions.
• Warwick Business School: WBS is a UK Triple Crown business school embedded in a public research university with comparable scale, MBA, executive education, and custom programs portfolio. Both compete for European corporate custom program clients and emphasize rigorous quantitative management education.
• Imperial College Business School: Imperial College Business School is the management education arm of a STEM-focused public university in London, with a similar positioning of rigorous quantitative management education delivered through a technical research university — directly comparable to POLIMI's positioning within Politecnico di Milano.
• MIP Politecnico di Torino: MIP Politecnico di Torino is the business school of Politecnico di Torino, the closest institutional peer to POLIMI GSoM. Both are embedded in Italian technical universities, share a management-engineering orientation, compete for the same Italian and international STEM professional pool, and operate similar MBA and executive education portfolios.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

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