Service Science Education for Industry Employability in Management Engineering: An Integrated Pathway from Bachelor to Master Level

LIUC – Università Cattaneo, c.so Matteotti 22, 21053 Castellanza (VA), Italy

^* Corresponding author: aravarini@liuc.it

Abstract

The School of Industrial Engineering at LIUC Università Cattaneo offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Management Engineering, carefully designed to nurture engineers with managerial skills. The curriculum combines fundamental areas like mathematics and physics with advanced topics, including innovation management, organizational design, marketing, and operations management. The program stresses five main areas: analysis, design, implementation, validation, and management, preparing students to apply engineering methodologies to complex processes in various contexts. A unique Business Services specialization focuses on equipping management engineers for the service sector and steering digital transformation in businesses. The undergraduate program includes modules such as Digital Enterprise Management and IoT Systems Design, while the graduate program incorporates Management Information Systems and offers optional courses. The school partners with Microsoft Italia, promoting educational innovation in digital business management using tools like MS Power BI and Azure cloud services. Offering a range of internships and international experiences, the School of Industrial Engineering at LIUC successfully secures an employment rate of 89.1% for graduates within three months post-graduation.