Master in Innovation and technology management

Innovation and technology management is a master's programme taught in English at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milano, Italy. This field sits at the intersection of business management and technology, preparing students to lead the process by which organisations develop, adopt, and commercialise new technologies and products. Typical coursework includes strategic management, innovation processes, technology forecasting, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, and the organisational and financial aspects of bringing new products or services to market. Students also study how firms manage research and development activities, build innovation ecosystems, and respond to rapidly changing technological landscapes across industries. Because nearly every sector now depends on some degree of technological change, graduates of this kind of programme find opportunities in a broad range of settings, including technology companies, consulting firms, manufacturing businesses, and start-ups. Typical roles include innovation manager, product manager, technology consultant, and business development positions focused on emerging technologies. Some graduates go on to found their own ventures, applying what they have learned about managing innovation to build new products or services, while others move into corporate strategy or research and development leadership roles. The programme lasts two years and is delivered entirely in English, allowing international students to study management with a technology focus in Italy. Admission is by entrance examination, and a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is required to apply. This selective process reflects the interdisciplinary demands of the programme, which expects students to be comfortable engaging with both business concepts and the technical dimensions of innovation.