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Luiss Summer University 2021: Management “Made in Italy”

Management “Made in Italy”:
Food, Luxury, Fashion and Design
Summer University                                          in   Business   and
Management

WEEK 1: July 12 – July 16

WEEK 2: July 19 – July 23

(09:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. / 02:00 p.m. – 05:45 p.m.)

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General information

    Credits: 8 ECTS (two-week program); 4 ECTS (one-week program)

    Hours: 56 (two-week program); 28 (one-week program)

    Faculty Board: Prof. Michele Costabile, Prof. Marco Francesco Mazzù, Prof. Carlo Fei

    Academic Coordinator: Prof. Marco Francesco Mazzù

    e-mail: mmazzu@luiss.it

Course description
This course introduces students to the latest business strategies of luxury niche and global players in
industries where creativity, innovation, and exclusiveness are the key factors for success. The program adopts
a cross-industry approach, analyzing operating and innovation strategies performed by leading Italian
companies in industries including fashion, design, automotive, luxury yachting, hi- tech, food, and beverages.
Special emphasis is placed on the actual implementation of these strategies. Successful businessp e o p l e
and entrepreneurs will open the doors of their companies to tell their stories and share their business
secrets.

Course prerequisites
   None. Course pre-reading

Course objectives and learning outcomes
      At the end of the course, students will be able to:

           •   Understand the fundamental business models of “Made in Italy” and why their structure might
               differ across various industries
           •   Learn how successful Italian companies adapt, implement and execute the latest marketing and
               innovation strategies
           •   Know how to build and manage successful business in the digital era

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        •    Apply the acquired knowledge and insights to business cases and to solve business issues

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Course grading
         The grading components of the two-weeks program are divided into the following percentages:

        •     40% first week exam
        •     40% second week exam
        •     20% class participation
         The grading components of the one-week program are divided into the following percentages:

        •     80% exam
        •     20% class participation

         Luiss University does not offer Pass/Fail grades or Incompletes, but the following grading system is
         applied:

                  Luiss grades          Definition             US grading system*
                  30 e lode                                               A+
                                         Excellent
                  30                                                      A
                  29                    Very good                         A-
                  28                                                      B+
                                           Good
                  27                                                      B
                  26                                                      B-
                  25                                                      C+
                                       Satisfactory
                  24                                                      C
                  23                                                      C-
                  22                                                     D+
                  21                                                      D
                                        Sufficient
                  20/19/18                                                D-
                   or = to 18 will be registered and reported on the official transcript. Students who will obtain a final grade < of 18 (F)
will receive a declaration, issued by the Summer University Office, reporting this information.

The table below is up to the student, before the departure to check with his/her home university how the
Italian grades will be converted in their home university grades.

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Student assessment
      •   Students will be assessed through two short and closed-book written exams. Each exam will be at
          the end of the week.
      •   Exams will consist of a multiple-choice section and/or an essay questions (max. 300 words per
          question) concerning the main topics of the course.
      •   The use or abuse of proper grammar and sentence structure correct or incorrect spelling, along
          with appropriate or inappropriate financial language and terminology will have a significant impact
          on your grade.
      •   Remember that the dates of exams CANNOT be changed for any reason, so please organize your
          personal schedule accordingly.
      •   Please note: Students with learning disabilities who may need special provisions during exams are
          required to contact the Luiss Summer University Staff beforehand.

Class participation

     Speaking up in class will be highly encouraged and welcomed. It will be expected that students actively
     listen to their classmates, pay attention, and participate in the class by reading assignments, doing
     homework and contributing to the overall class environment.

     Students will be evaluated based on their ability to understand and apply all acquired knowledge to
     class/team discussions. Each student will be expected to provide opinions, feedback and challenge the
     lecturer's and other students' assumptions, in a respectful manner. A correct, active and responsible
     participation is highly recommended otherwise the participation grade will be strongly affected.

Teaching methodology
     Classes will reflect a multi-method methodology, comprising:
      • Lectures
      • Discussions
      • group work
      • video materials
      Morning sessions will be based on lectures in class with slides which will introduce students to the
      specific topics. It will be followed by discussions with practical examples, group presentations and
      teamwork activities.
      Afternoon sessions will include online presentations and/or business case discussions by leading
      business people and entrepreneurs who will open the doors of their companies to tell their stories and
      share their business secrets.

Course readings/resources
Teaching materials will be provided in class for free. Buying books or any other teaching materials is

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not compulsory. All lectures include a perfect blend of applied knowledge, case histories and insights
from consulting projects that are perfectly integrated in the traditional business models and
frameworks found in the top economics and marketing journal articles.

Examples of readings used during the course:
Aaker, D.A., “Measuring brand equity across products and markets”, California Management Review,
38, pp. 102.120

Aaker, J. (1997), “Dimensions of brand personality”, Journal of Market Research, 34, pp. 492-508 Avery J,
Fournier S. and Wittenbraker J. (2014), “Unlock the mysteries of your customer relationship”, HBR

Bertoli, G., (2013) “International marketing and the country of origin effect: The global impact of ‘Made
in Italy', Edward Elgar Publishing

Caiazza, R. and Volpe T. (2014), “Agro-food firms' competitiveness: Made in Italy in the world",
International Review of Management and Business Research, 3, no. 3, 1790.

Edelman D. and Singer M. (2015), “Competing on customer journeys”, HBR

Keller, K.L. (1993), “Conceptualizing, measuring, and managing customer brand equity”, Journal of
Marketing, 57, pp. 1-22

Immacolata, V. (2014), “The Made in Italy" beyond the growth": The food system green oriented”,
Rivista di Studi sulla Sostenibilita.

Mazzù, Brand Development through Brand Extension and Licensing: Pininfarina Extra (2020)

Course schedule
Please keep in mind that the contents of individual classes may be slightly modified according to the progress
of the class.

Week 1 – Food, Wine and Tech - Design
Lessons             Content/Material covered                                           Activities      Notes
                    Outline of the syllabus; introduction to main topics and issues;                   Introduction to the Course
                    aims, methods and expectations.                                    Review          and its topics
                    Intro and fundamentals of “Made in Italy”                          syllabus,       Made in Italy phenomenon,
12 July 2021        Prof. Marco Francesco Mazzù, Professor of Marketing,               expectations,   emblematic of quality:
(9.00 - 10.45 am)   Luiss University                                                   projects        applying theory to practice

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                    Made in Italy in Luxury Super-Yachts: Sanlorenzo, a successfull
12 July 2021        business model                                                    Online
(11.00 am - 12.45   Dott.ssa Carla Demaria, CEO Bluegame, Board Member at             presentation, Marketing strategy and how it
pm)                 SanLorenzo Yachts                                                 discussion    embodies "Made in Italy"
                                                                                      Lecture,
                    Internationalization strategies of Made in Italy Firms            participation
12 July 2021        Prof. Antonio Majocchi, Professor of International Business,      and           Case studies of creative and
(2.00 – 3.45 pm)    Luiss Univeristy                                                  discussion    successful business models
                                                                                      Lecture,
                    Food “Made in Italy”                                              participation Best practices and business
12 July 2021        Ph.D. Carmela Donato, Lecturer of Marketing,                      and           models. Readings will be
(4.00 – 5.45 pm)    Luiss University                                                  discussion    distributed in the class

                    Innovation and sustainability in “Made in Italy”
13 July 2021        Pietro De Giovanni, Professor of International operations and                   Best practices and business
(9.00 am – 10:45    Supply Chain                                                      Lecture and   models. Readings will be
am)                 Luiss University                                                  discussion    distributed in the class
                   Made in Italy: IP and legal protection against counterfeiting and Online
13 July 2021       Italian sounding                                                  presentation,
(11.00 – 12.45 pm) Paola Ghezzi, Partner, CMS Adonnino Ascoli & Cavasola Scamoni discussion        Presentation and Q&A
13 July 2021        The ultimate luxury sports car: Lamborghini                       Online        Successful elements of the
(2.00 pm – 3.45     Paolo Poma, Chief Financial Officer & Managing Director,          lecture,      industrial strategy and how
pm)                 Lamborghini                                                       discussion    they embody “Made in Italy”
13 July 2021                                                                          Online        Successful elements of the
(4.00 pm – 5.45     The ultimate luxury motorbyke: Ducati, MV-Agusta, Enrico          lecture,      industrial strategy and how
pm)                 D’Onofrio, former CFO Ducati, CEO MV-Agusta                       discussion    they embody “Made in Italy”

                                                                                      Lecture,
                    Food “Made in Italy”                                              participation Best practices and business
14 July 2021        Ph.D. Carmela Donato, Lecturer of Marketing,                      and           models. Readings will be
(9.00 am – 10:45)   Luiss University                                                  discussion    distributed in the class
                                                                                      Lecture,
                                                                                      participation Best practices and business
14 July 2021       Wine “Made in Italy”                                               and           models. Readings will be
(11.00 – 12:45 am) Antonio Capaldo, President Feudi San Gregorio                      discussion    distributed in the class
14 July 2021        Mastering food ingredients up to excellence                       Online
(2.00 pm – 3.45     Raoul Romoli Venturi, Communication and Public Relations          presentation,
pm)                 Director, Ferrero                                                 discussion    Ferrero history and strategy
14 July 2021        Food Italian products and their communication worldwide –         Online
(4.00 pm – 5.45     common traits and unique elements                                 presentation, Case studies and in-class
pm)                 Roberta Parollo, Communication expert                             discussion    discussion

15 July 2021
(9.00 am – 10:45    Luxury Design-Tech “Made in Italy” – The Yachting industry        Online        Best practices and business
am and 11.00 –      Prof. Marco Mazzù, Professor of Marketing,                        presentation, models. Readings will be
12:45 am)           Luiss University                                                  discussion    distributed in the class
                                                                                      Lecture and
                                                                                      discussion of
15 July 2021                                                                          disciplinary  Best practices and business
(2.00 pm - 3.45     Branding “Made in Italy” – Intro                                  perspectives models. Readings will be
pm)                 Prof. Marco Mazzù, Professor of Marketing, Luiss University       on branding distributed in the class

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15 July 2021       Luxury Yachts: Excellence in design –                            Online        Presentation on design
(4.00 pm - 5.45    Mario Pedol, Designer of Sailing and Mega-Yacht, and designer of presentation, insights, distinctive elements
pm)                Azzam, the largest Mega-Yacht in the world                       discussion    of "Made in Italy" and Q&A

16 July 2021
(9.00 am - 11.00
am)                EXAM

Week 2 – Fashion and Luxury

                                                                                    Lecture,
19 July 2021       In search for uniqueness                                         participation
(9.00am - 10.00    Prof. Marco Francesco Mazzù, Professor of Marketing              and student Readings will be distributed in
am)                Luiss University                                                 discussion    the class
                                                                                    Lecture,
19 July 2021       Introduction to Luxury and Fashion                               participation
(10.15 am - 1.00   Prof. Carlo Fei, Professor of Fashion Management,                and student Readings will be distributed in
pm)                Luiss University                                                 discussion    the class
19 July 2021       Value creation & excellence: Bulgari, Rome                       Online        Company Presentation:
(2.00 pm – 3.45    Company presentation by Vincenzo Pujia, Europe Managing          presentation, Bulgari strategy and how it
pm)                Director, Bulgari                                                discussion    embodies “Made in Italy”
                   Brand Luxury Experience and the “next normal”
19 July 2021       Luca Romano and Enrico Ciccone, Business Development, Loro       Online
(4.00 pm – 5.45    Piana                                                            presentation, Readings will be distributed in
pm)                Prof. Carlo Fei and Prof. Marco Mazzù                            discussion    the class

20 July 2021       “Made in Italy”: Roots, Future, Experience, Sustainability,      Lecture,
(9.00 am – 10:45   Coolness                                                         participation
am and 11.00 –     Prof. Carlo Fei, Professor of Fashion Management, Luiss          and student Case study analysis. Readings
12:45 am)          University                                                       discussion    will be distributed in the class
20 July 2021                                                                        Online        Company Presentation: Brioni
(2.00 pm – 3.45    Luxury, Craftsmanship, Timeless Creativity and Style: Brioni     presentation, industrial strategy and how it
pm)                Jason Rimondi, WW Shoes and Leather Goods Merchandisinf          discussion    embodies “Made in Italy”
                                                                                 Lecture,
20 July 2021       Innovation Management & Market Strategy “Made in Italy”       participation
(4.00 pm – 5.45    Prof. Rumen Pozharliev, Professor Neuromarketing and Services and student
pm)                marketing, Luiss University                                   discussion    Case study analysis

21 July 2021       Luxury and Fashion Management Fundamentals: The Italian          Lecture,
(9.00 am – 10:45   Way                                                              participation
am and 11.00 –     Prof. Carlo Fei, Professor of Fashion Management, Luiss          and student
12:45 am)          University                                                       discussion    Case study analysis
21 July 2021                                                                        Online        Management Presentation:
(2.00 pm – 3.45    Scout, train and develop talents to nurture Made in Italy        presentation, HR, talent management and
pm)                Antonio Fornaroli, Human Resource Director, Moncler              discussion    “Made in Italy”
                   Fashion and Luxury Engagement and communication in the next
21 July 2021       normal -                                                         Online
(4.00 pm – 5.45    Veronica Civiero, The importance of digital and social media for presentation, Presentation, case study and
pm)                luxury, Facebook global Solution Manager                         discussion    Q&A

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                                                                                    Lecture,
                    Sustainable fashion. Market trends and customers needs          participation
22 July 2021        Dott.ssa Valeria Mangano, Founder, Made in Italy Luxury, former and student
(9.00 am – 10:45)   AltaRoma CEO                                                    discussion    Case study analysis

                                                                                  Online
22 July 2021       Maximizing the value of Made in Italy brands through licensing presentation, Case studies and in-class
(11.00 – 12:45 am) Chiara Occulti, SVP Brand&Communication Luxottica              discussion    discussion
22 July 2021                                                                        Online
(2.00 am – 3.45     Luxury, Craftsmanship, Timeless Creativity and Style            presentation, Bulgari strategy and how it
pm)                 Giulia Bernardi, High Jewelry Contents Manager at Bulgari       discussion    embodies “Made in Italy”
                                                                                                  Presentation, case study and
22 July 2021        Luxury, Craftsmanship, Timeless Creativity and Style            Online        Q&A AEFFE Group: Alberta
(4.00 pm – 5.45     Dr. Simone Badioli, CEO AEFFE S.p.A.                            presentation, Ferretti, Moschino, Pollini,
pm)                 Dr. Marcello Tassinari, Group Managing Director Aeffe S.p.A.    discussion    Philosophy

23 July 2020
(9.00 am - 11.00
am)                 EXAM + Second week awards ceremony
NB: Should the instructor be unavailable; a substitute teacher will give the scheduled or a prepared alternative
lecture at the regular class time.

Online Presenters/Companies
The following online presentations from leading Italian companies are scheduled:
Week 1
      • CMS Adonnino Ascoli & Cavasola Scamoni
       •    Ferrero
       •    Feudi San Gregorio Winery
       •    Lamborghini
       •    Mario Pedol – Nauta Design
       •    SanLorenzo Yachts
Week 2
     •      Aeffe Group: Alberta Ferretti, Moschino, Pollini, Philosophy
       •    Bulgari
       •    Loro Piana
       •    Moncler

Luiss course policies

Attendance Regulations

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Course attendance is a primary requirement for a responsible learning experience at Luiss University.
     • Students, in order to be allowed to take the exam and to obtain the course attendance certificate,
          must attend at least 90% of hours of lessons and activities which are reported on the course
          syllabus.
      •    The attendance is counted on a weekly basis.
      •    Punctuality is mandatory. Students must arrive in class on time: any lateness, leaving class during
           the lesson without notice, not showing up on time after the break, or leaving earlier, will impact
           the percentage of presence.
      •    Students are responsible for keeping track of their absences and for catching up on any missed
           work.
      •    Make-up classes are always mandatory as part of the course program.
      •    For no reason (i.e., religious holidays, travel plans, family matters, etc.) absences will be excused.
      •    Students will receive an “F” on each exam they miss.
      •    Students who leave Luiss University before the end of the course he/she is enrolled in, must fill out
           an Official Withdrawal Request form and return it to Luiss Summer University Office. Students are
           allowed to withdraw from the courses up to the day before the weekly exam and they will receive
           an official withdrawal declaration. Students who leave Luiss University without submitting the form
           will receive an “F” in each non-completed course. In all cases, students will not be eligible for
           credits nor receive a refund.
      •    Students who do not attend more than 10% of hours of lessons and activities reported on the
           course syllabus will have no credits awarded and, without signing the Official Withdrawal Request
           Form will receive F as final grade.

  Please note: It is the student’s responsibility to catch up on any missed work and to keep track of his or
  her absence/tardiness.

Assignment submissions

Late submissions of assignments, including papers, are not accepted. If an assignment is submitted after the
deadline, the grade for the assignment will be an F = 0 points, which may adversely impact the Final Grade of
the course.

Scheduling Conflict

If, on occasion, a class has a scheduling conflict with another class (due to a simultaneously scheduled make-
up class, site visit, etc.), the student is required to inform both lecturers in advance, allowing them to prepare
a formal justification for the class that will be missed. Even though an absence may be excused, students must

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be aware that there is no possibility of making up any assessed in-class activities they may have missed and
no refund will be given for pre-paid visits/field trips.

Etiquette
     • Electronic devices (cell phones, Smartphones, iPods, iPads, laptops, etc.) must be switched off
          during class, unless otherwise instructed.
     • Students’ behavior must be informed by the principles of dignity, decorum and respect.
     • Students must dress in a sober and dignified manner on university premises, keeping in mind they
          are in an academic institution.
Please note: Instructors who find that a student’s behavior is inappropriate will seek to talk to him/her
immediately; if the behavior continues, the instructor is required to contact the appropriate Luiss authority.

Academic Honesty
All student work will be checked for plagiarism.

According to the Luiss Summer University Code of Conduct, “Violations include cheating on tests, plagiarism
(taking words or texts, works of art, designs, etc., and presenting them as your own), inadequate citation,
recycled work, unauthorized assistance, or similar actions not explicitly mentioned.” Assignments and
projects are specific to individual courses; presenting the same work in two different courses (including
previous courses) is considered recycling and is unacceptable.

Why is plagiarism bad?
     • It is unethical.
      •    The student will fail the paper and possibly the course.
      •    Professors are required to report it.
      •    The student will be put on academic probation.
      •    The student might even be dismissed from college.

Bottom Line: Students MUST cite the sources they use!

NB: Should issues on academic dishonesty arise, the faculty members will adhere to the relevant Luiss
policy and report any suspected cases to the Luiss Course Leader for disciplinary review.

Useful student resources
Internal Luiss Resources

The Luiss Guido Carli Library offers its users a wide collection of both printed and online periodicals.
To see the database of e-journals currently available, users can consult the dedicated page.

The Luiss Library has subscriptions to a number of databases, organized by:
      • subject

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      •    type
      •    remote access

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