The Business Strategy Accelerator
Executive Programme
8 days
English
Autumn 2025
3500 EUR*
On campus
Weekend
Part-Time
Executive Education
Executive Programme The Business Strategy Accelerator
- (+39) 06 8522 2592
executive@luissbusinessschool.it
Luiss Business School
Rome | Milan | Belluno | Amsterdam | Dubai
Overview
The Business Strategy Accelerator Executive Programme bridges the gap between operational execution and strategic leadership by exposing junior professionals to real-world insights from top industry leaders across functions and sectors.
What Makes This Different
- Cross-Industry ExposureParticipants learn from executives across diverse sectors gaining fresh perspectives that spark innovative thinking beyond theirown category.
- Multi-Functional LearningSessions cover a range of disciplines (e.g., finance, marketing, operations), helping participants understand how strategic decisions are made across the business.
- Applied, Not TheoreticalEvery module blends case studies, business simulations, and interactive dialogue ensuring insights can be translated into immediate workplace impact.
- Strategic Context-BuildingStepping outside their comfort zone builds the mindset needed for leadership: systems thinking, critical analysis, and decision making beyond their role.
Objectives
The program’s goal is for participants to return to their teams as more strategic, cross-functional, and business-focused professionals, ready to lead faster and smarter.Think Strategically Across Functions:
- Think Strategically Across Functions: Understand how different departments shape business outcomes and make smarter, better-informed decisions in their role.
- Solve Problems with a Broader Lens: Use frameworks and insights from different industries to challenge assumptions and generate more creative, impactful solutions.
- Collaborate Beyond Silos: Work more effectively across teams by speaking the language of finance, marketing, operations, and innovation.
- Lead with Confidence, Even Without Authority: Demonstrate initiative, influence decisions, and contribute at a higher-level earning trust from senior colleagues.
- Accelerate Their Growth Path: Showcase readiness for broader responsibilities by thinking beyond tasks and aligning work to business strategy.
Target Audience
The programme is ideal for companies looking to accelerate the strategic readiness of their junior talent and retain them by showing clear investment in their growth.
- 2–6 years of professional experience
- High performers on a leadership or development track
- Curious, coachable, and eager to grow beyond their functional silo
- Demonstrated interest in business impact, innovation, or problem-solving
- Nominated by managers or HR for potential to take on broader responsibilities
Certificate of Participation
At the end of the programme a certificate of participation will be issued to those who have attended at least 80% of the educational activities envisioned by the programme.
Curriculum
The Programme is composed of 8 modules.
- Module 1: Global Branding and Market Localisation
- Module 2: Business Strategies for the Middle East
- Module 3: Corporate Financial Strategies
- Module 4: Customer Experience and Brand Engagement
- Module 5: Commercial Excellence and Sales Innovation
- Module 6: Technology and Entrepreneurship
- Module 7: Organisational Transformation
- Module 8: Strategic Customer Engagement and Partnerships
Programme Schedule, Delivery and Locations
The programme is designed to be delivered 100% on campus in synchronous mode. The formula involves class delivery on campus on weekend (Friday/Saturday) from 09:00am to 1:00pm and 2:00 to 6:00pm.
This immersive experience fosters professional development and enhances strategic thinking through direct interaction and knowledge exchange.
Locations
The on-campus courses will take place at the Luiss Business School Dubai Hub for Made in Italy, Sheikh Zayed Road, Convention Tower – 4th floor, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
EduCare
The learning experience is built around individuals and each training path is associated with activities and services held during and after the classroom phase. EduCare sessions are designed to promote professional and personal development and to generate an immediate impact on participants’ business and organisational context.
Business Impact
Business Challenge
Participants will have the opportunity to present a project that they are working on at their company, using the expertise and experience of Luiss Business School faculty and fellow participants for the purposes of engaging in fruitful dialogue with them.
Faculty
The Faculty consists of professors from Luiss Business School and Luiss Guido Carli. Other faculty members include professionals and top international managers with several years of experience in teaching and lecturing.
Scientific Director
Prof. Luca Pirolo – Associate Professor in Management and Strategy, Luiss Guido Carli
Scientific Coordinator
Matteo Rinaldi – Adjunct Professor of Marketing Strategies, Luiss Business School and Co-Founder at Human Centric Group
Tuition and Funding
Tuition Fee
The tuition fee for the entire programme amounts to EUR 3.500/ 13940,50 AED*.
*(In the event of exchange rate fluctuations, the tuition fee will be determined based on the value in euros).
The fee includes materials and access to all Luiss Business School facilities.
In order to register, three revenue stamps will be virtually requested, EUR 16/63,62 AED each (one for the application, the second for the certificate request, and the last one to display on the certificate) equaling EUR 48/190,86 AED.
Fee Waivers
Luiss Business School offers several fee waivers options. Waivers cannot be combined with any other waiver, scholarship or sponsorship support.
- Participants who have already attended a Luiss Business School programme or are Luiss Guido Participants who have already attended a Luiss Business School programme or are Luiss Guido Carli graduates are entitled to a 10% fee reduction.
- Early bird 10%. Participants who enroll at least 60 days before the start date are entitled to a 10% fee reduction.
- Early bird 5%. Participants who enroll at least 30 days before the start date are entitled to a 5% fee reduction
How to Apply
In order to apply candidates should submit their CV together with the Application Form available on the programme website.
The Business Strategy Accelerator Executive Programme bridges the gap between operational execution and strategic leadership by exposing junior professionals to real-world insights from top industry leaders across functions and sectors.
What Makes This Different
- Cross-Industry ExposureParticipants learn from executives across diverse sectors gaining fresh perspectives that spark innovative thinking beyond theirown category.
- Multi-Functional LearningSessions cover a range of disciplines (e.g., finance, marketing, operations), helping participants understand how strategic decisions are made across the business.
- Applied, Not TheoreticalEvery module blends case studies, business simulations, and interactive dialogue ensuring insights can be translated into immediate workplace impact.
- Strategic Context-BuildingStepping outside their comfort zone builds the mindset needed for leadership: systems thinking, critical analysis, and decision making beyond their role.
Objectives
The program’s goal is for participants to return to their teams as more strategic, cross-functional, and business-focused professionals, ready to lead faster and smarter.Think Strategically Across Functions:
- Think Strategically Across Functions: Understand how different departments shape business outcomes and make smarter, better-informed decisions in their role.
- Solve Problems with a Broader Lens: Use frameworks and insights from different industries to challenge assumptions and generate more creative, impactful solutions.
- Collaborate Beyond Silos: Work more effectively across teams by speaking the language of finance, marketing, operations, and innovation.
- Lead with Confidence, Even Without Authority: Demonstrate initiative, influence decisions, and contribute at a higher-level earning trust from senior colleagues.
- Accelerate Their Growth Path: Showcase readiness for broader responsibilities by thinking beyond tasks and aligning work to business strategy.
Target Audience
The programme is ideal for companies looking to accelerate the strategic readiness of their junior talent and retain them by showing clear investment in their growth.
- 2–6 years of professional experience
- High performers on a leadership or development track
- Curious, coachable, and eager to grow beyond their functional silo
- Demonstrated interest in business impact, innovation, or problem-solving
- Nominated by managers or HR for potential to take on broader responsibilities
Certificate of Participation
At the end of the programme a certificate of participation will be issued to those who have attended at least 80% of the educational activities envisioned by the programme.
The Programme is composed of 8 modules.
- Module 1: Global Branding and Market Localisation
- Module 2: Business Strategies for the Middle East
- Module 3: Corporate Financial Strategies
- Module 4: Customer Experience and Brand Engagement
- Module 5: Commercial Excellence and Sales Innovation
- Module 6: Technology and Entrepreneurship
- Module 7: Organisational Transformation
- Module 8: Strategic Customer Engagement and Partnerships
Programme Schedule, Delivery and Locations
The programme is designed to be delivered 100% on campus in synchronous mode. The formula involves class delivery on campus on weekend (Friday/Saturday) from 09:00am to 1:00pm and 2:00 to 6:00pm.
This immersive experience fosters professional development and enhances strategic thinking through direct interaction and knowledge exchange.
Locations
The on-campus courses will take place at the Luiss Business School Dubai Hub for Made in Italy, Sheikh Zayed Road, Convention Tower – 4th floor, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The learning experience is built around individuals and each training path is associated with activities and services held during and after the classroom phase. EduCare sessions are designed to promote professional and personal development and to generate an immediate impact on participants’ business and organisational context.
Business Impact
Business Challenge
Participants will have the opportunity to present a project that they are working on at their company, using the expertise and experience of Luiss Business School faculty and fellow participants for the purposes of engaging in fruitful dialogue with them.
The Faculty consists of professors from Luiss Business School and Luiss Guido Carli. Other faculty members include professionals and top international managers with several years of experience in teaching and lecturing.
Scientific Director
Prof. Luca Pirolo – Associate Professor in Management and Strategy, Luiss Guido Carli
Scientific Coordinator
Matteo Rinaldi – Adjunct Professor of Marketing Strategies, Luiss Business School and Co-Founder at Human Centric Group
Tuition Fee
The tuition fee for the entire programme amounts to EUR 3.500/ 13940,50 AED*.
*(In the event of exchange rate fluctuations, the tuition fee will be determined based on the value in euros).
The fee includes materials and access to all Luiss Business School facilities.
In order to register, three revenue stamps will be virtually requested, EUR 16/63,62 AED each (one for the application, the second for the certificate request, and the last one to display on the certificate) equaling EUR 48/190,86 AED.
Fee Waivers
Luiss Business School offers several fee waivers options. Waivers cannot be combined with any other waiver, scholarship or sponsorship support.
- Participants who have already attended a Luiss Business School programme or are Luiss Guido Participants who have already attended a Luiss Business School programme or are Luiss Guido Carli graduates are entitled to a 10% fee reduction.
- Early bird 10%. Participants who enroll at least 60 days before the start date are entitled to a 10% fee reduction.
- Early bird 5%. Participants who enroll at least 30 days before the start date are entitled to a 5% fee reduction
In order to apply candidates should submit their CV together with the Application Form available on the programme website.
Executive Education
Executive Programme The Business Strategy Accelerator
- (+39) 06 8522 2592
executive@luissbusinessschool.it
Luiss Business School
Rome | Milan | Belluno | Amsterdam | Dubai