UNIPI - University of Pisa
lsm | Louvain-la-Neuve, Mons, Charleroi
Accelerate Your Career: LSM x UNIPI University of Pisa Double Master’s Degrees in Digital Intelligence and Change Management
Launch your career with a specialized Double Degree from the Louvain School of Management (LSM) and the University of Pisa (UNIPI). This rigorous two-year programme provides a competitive edge in Digital Intelligence and Change Management, perfectly complementing your Master's in Management or Business Engineering.
Programme at a Glance: LSM/UNIPI Master's
This is a dedicated, full-time programme designed for high-achieving students seeking deep expertise in a high-demand sector.
Duration: 4 Semesters (2 years), full-time.
Start: Fall semester (mid-September at LSM)
Language: entirely in English
Degrees awarded: Two Master's Degrees upon completion of the required credits of each university: 1) LSM's "Master en sciences de gestion, à finalité spécialisée" OR "Master en ingénieur de gestion, à finalité spécialisée" AND 2) UNIPI’s Master’s in Digital Intelligence and Change Management.
Fees: Tuition is paid only to your Home University for the entire duration. Administrative fees may apply at the Host University.
Double Degree Structure
If you apply through LSM, your home university will be the LSM, you will therefore spend your first year at LSM and your second year at UNIPI as your host university.
Specialization in Digital Intelligence and Change Management combined with strong LSM majors
This programme is specifically structured to combine the core strengths of both institutions, creating experts ready to tackle global challenges.
| Path | LSM | UNIPI |
| Sustainability Management | Master in Business Engineering or in Management | Digital Intelligence and Change Management |
| Innovation Management | Master in Business Engineering | Digital Intelligence and Change Management |
| European Business | Master in Management | Digital Intelligence and Change Management |
| International Business (only for UNIPI students) | Master in Business Engineering or in Management | Digital Intelligence and Change Management |
Integrated Master's Thesis Requirements
The Double Degree requires the completion of one single Master's thesis to satisfy the requirements of both universities.
Supervision: As decided between LSM and UNIPI, the Master’s thesis will be part of the second year at the host institution, which will provide a supervisor. The home institution will provide a reader for the Master’s thesis. The student must follow the Master’s thesis guidelines and requirements as well as the academic calendar of the host university.
Procedure: The thesis is written in English. Students typically begin preparatory work during the first year. The Master’s thesis counts towards 20 ECTS for the degree awarded by LSM and towards 17 ECTS for the degree awarded by UNIPI.
Defense: A mandatory oral defense will be held either online or on site and will be evaluated jointly by the juries of each university.
Academic Calendar
| Semester | @ LSM (Louvain-la-Neuve) | @ UNIPI (Pisa) |
| Fall Semester | Mid-September to Mid/end-December. (Exams in January) | TBA |
| Spring Semester | End of January/Beginning of February to Mid-end May. (Exams in June) | TBA |
| Resit Session | Mid-August to Early September. | N/A (Follow UNIPI policy) |
How to Apply
| Application Route | Home University | Study Sequence |
| Apply through LSM | LSM (UCLouvain) | Year 1: LSM - Year 2: UNIPI |
| Apply through UNIPI | UNIPI | Year 1: UNIPI - Year 2: LSM |
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