Advanced Training Programs to Enhance Knowledge and Skills
The School of Management and Advanced Education (SMAE) at the University of Brescia offers first- and second-level Master’s programs, as well as Professional Development Courses.
First- and second-level University Master’s programs are open to students who have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Combining theoretical and practical activities, they are designed to develop both specialized and interdisciplinary skills, strengthening professional preparation in areas aligned with labor market needs. Programs can be developed collaboratively between the University and companies, or companies can support their implementation externally. Upon completion, participants receive a first- or second-level University Master’s degree, officially recognized under current regulations.
Professional Development Courses offer advanced training programs designed to deepen knowledge in specialized, cultural, and professional areas. Aimed at employees, job seekers, high school graduates, and university graduates, these courses provide a practical way to acquire specialized skills, update professional profiles, and approach the challenges of the labor market with greater preparedness
Contacts: UOC S.M.A.E. e Impegno nel Territorio
Opportunities
- Advanced training programs for employees
- Company internships available for students
- Establishment of scholarships for students based on merit criteria
Activation process
The University can receive a collaboration proposal from a company, which may lead to the signing of an agreement and the potential for subsequent joint project development.
Duration
University Master’s programs have a minimum duration of one year, totaling at least 1,500 hours (60 ECTS), of which at least 300 hours are dedicated to instructional activities such as lectures, laboratories, seminars, or other forms of teaching.
Professional Development Courses last between three and nine months, corresponding to a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 45 ECTS, which equates to between 125 and 1,125 hours of student engagement.

