Professional opportunities

Management Engineer specialised in organisation management
Functions
Management Engineering graduates trained at Sapienza University of Rome consolidate the multidisciplinary foundational knowledge acquired during the Bachelor’s degree programme and develop specialised knowledge through a course of study designed to define specific professional competences. Graduates are able to assume positions of responsibility for the management, direction, and coordination of activities concerning specific organisational units and/or business functions (such as, for example, production, logistics, marketing, procurement, research and development, as well as finance) across a wide range of sectors in both manufacturing and service industries. The ability to grasp, in an integrated manner, the economic-managerial and technological dimensions characterising the contexts in which organisations operate enables graduates to make strategic business choices while identifying new business opportunities.
Competences
At the end of a study programme that provides a thorough understanding of the interaction between technological, design, economic, organisational and managerial aspects across different industrial sectors, graduates are able, specifically, to: develop and manage planning and control strategies, based on the analysis of costs, performance, and the quality of business processes; develop and manage strategies for the development of new products and services, assessing, from a strategic perspective, the impact of innovative projects, the economic and managerial dimension of organisational restructuring and business process reengineering, as well as the configuration of ICT systems; align the strategic objectives of businesses with the specific objectives of their organisational units; develop and manage corporate investment and financing strategies; develop and manage industrial marketing strategies, based on the analysis of firms’ supply and target markets; design and manage organisational systems and procedures for interaction with suppliers and customers.
Master’s graduates have also acquired a wide range of transferable skills. In particular, they are able to: communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with particular reference to specific scientific and engineering terminology; show interpersonal and decision-making skills and be able to work in teams; interact with interdisciplinary teams through knowledge of different technical-scientific languages and communication methods; operate effectively in professional and corporate environments; anticipate and manage the implications of their activities in terms of environmental sustainability; promote and manage the digitalisation of processes within the manufacturing industry and service sectors; use the English language fluently, both in writing and speaking, including with reference to specialised disciplinary terminology.
Employment opportunities
The academic programme is structured in a way as to enable the identified professional profiles to find employment both in companies operating at national and multinational level across different sectors involved in the production of goods and services (such as, for example: management consulting; energy; financial markets, banking and insurance; transport and logistics; information technology; electronics and telecommunications; mechanical engineering; marketing and commercial distribution), and within public administration. Furthermore, graduates in Management Engineering from Sapienza University of Rome may pursue further academic specialisation through second-level postgraduate Master’s courses or PhD programmes strictly related to the Master’s degree programme.

Management Engineer specialised in the management of operational processes and production technologies
Functions
Management Engineering graduates trained at Sapienza University of Rome consolidate the multidisciplinary foundational knowledge acquired during the Bachelor’s degree programme and develop specialised knowledge through a course of study designed to define specific professional competences. Graduates are able to grasp, in an integrated manner, the economic-managerial and technological dimensions that characterise organisational activities and are therefore able to assume positions of responsibility related to the management, direction, and coordination of specific operational activities concerning production and logistics, across a wide range of sectors in both manufacturing and service industries.
Competences
At the end of a study programme that provides a thorough understanding of the interaction between technological, design, economic, organisational and managerial aspects across different industrial sectors, graduates are able, specifically, to: carry out analyses, develop models, and identify the most appropriate techniques to solve problems related to production management, materials management, logistics and supply chain management, as well as maintenance management; manage processes in order to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of production and service delivery systems through a lean approach; identify and evaluate production and information management technologies in line with the characteristics of different industrial contexts; apply methodologies for quality analysis and continuous improvement, in compliance with relevant standards.
Master’s graduates have also acquired a wide range of transferable skills. In particular, they are able to: communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with particular reference to specific scientific and engineering terminology; show interpersonal and decision-making skills and be able to work in teams; interact with interdisciplinary teams through knowledge of different technical-scientific languages and communication methods; operate effectively in professional and corporate environments; anticipate and manage the implications of their activities in terms of environmental sustainability; promote and manage the digitalisation of processes within the manufacturing industry and service sectors; use the English language fluently, both in writing and speaking, including with reference to specialised disciplinary terminology.
Employment opportunities
The academic programme is structured in a way as to enable the identified professional profiles to find employment both in companies operating at national and multinational level across different sectors involved in the production of goods and services (such as, for example: management consulting; energy; financial markets, banking and insurance; transport and logistics; information technology; electronics and telecommunications; mechanical engineering; marketing and commercial distribution), and within public administration. Furthermore, graduates in Management Engineering from Sapienza University of Rome may pursue further academic specialisation through second-level postgraduate Master’s courses or PhD programmes strictly related to the Master’s degree programme.

Management Engineer specialised in the digital transformation of organisational operational processes
Functions
Management Engineering graduates trained at Sapienza University of Rome consolidate the multidisciplinary foundational knowledge acquired during the Bachelor’s degree programme and develop specialised knowledge through a course of study designed to define specific professional competences. Graduates are able to assume positions of responsibility related to the management, direction, and coordination of of activities aimed at identifying and designing solutions for the re-engineering and digital transformation of organisational operational processes, with the objective of improving their efficiency, effectiveness and safety, across a wide range of sectors in both manufacturing and service industries.

Competences
At the end of a study programme that provides a thorough understanding of the interaction between technological, design, economic, organisational and managerial aspects across different industrial sectors, graduates are able, specifically, to: analyse operational processes and identify those suitable for digital transformation; design reengineering and digital innovation projects for operational processes, taking into account available resources and time constraints; acquire knowledge of widely used digital technologies and analyse emerging ones; assess and select the most appropriate digital technologies for implementing digital transformation, with reference to objectives of efficiency, effectiveness, and security of the new operational processes; manage the transition to new hardware and software systems; coordinate teams and train their members, with particular reference to digital transformation projects; support organisational units throughout the transition to digital systems.
Master’s graduates have also acquired a wide range of transferable skills. In particular, they are able to: communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with particular reference to specific scientific and engineering terminology; show interpersonal and decision-making skills and be able to work in teams; interact with interdisciplinary teams through knowledge of different technical-scientific languages and communication methods; operate effectively in professional and corporate environments; anticipate and manage the implications of their activities in terms of environmental sustainability; promote and manage the digitalisation of processes within the manufacturing industry and service sectors; use the English language fluently, both in writing and speaking, including with reference to specialised disciplinary terminology.
Employment opportunities
The academic programme is structured in a way as to enable the identified professional profiles to find employment both in companies operating at national and multinational level across different sectors involved in the production of goods and services (such as, for example: management consulting; energy; financial markets, banking and insurance; transport and logistics; information technology; electronics and telecommunications; mechanical engineering; marketing and commercial distribution), and within public administration. Furthermore, graduates in Management Engineering from Sapienza University of Rome may pursue further academic specialisation through second-level postgraduate Master’s courses or PhD programmes strictly related to the Master’s degree programme.

Management Engineer specialised in methods and models for decision support in organisations
Functions
Management Engineering graduates trained at Sapienza University of Rome consolidate the multidisciplinary foundational knowledge acquired during the Bachelor’s degree programme and develop specialised knowledge through a course of study designed to define specific professional competences. Graduates have the necessary theoretical, modelling and methodological competences for the formulation and solution of decision-making problems within complex systems, and therefore are able to support the management, direction, and coordination of specific activities related to planning and control, production and logistics, and the development of new products and processes across a wide range of sectors in both manufacturing and service industries.
Competences
At the end of a study programme that provides a thorough understanding of the interaction between technological, design, economic, organisational and managerial aspects across different industrial sectors, graduates are able, specifically, to: define and implement efficient design, planning, and process management choices within organisations, supported by quantitative tools for simulation and optimisation; identify optimisation problems relevant to organisations (such as, for example, staff scheduling or network design) and choose appropriate algorithms for their solution; use models and algorithms to analyse and understand the structure and properties of large volumes of data, including for predictive purposes; evaluate the key factors for the efficient design of service systems and use simulation techniques as models for reproducing existing or to-be-designed systems, including for predictive purposes.
Master’s graduates have also acquired a wide range of transferable skills. In particular, they are able to: communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with particular reference to specific scientific and engineering terminology; show interpersonal and decision-making skills and be able to work in teams; interact with interdisciplinary teams through knowledge of different technical-scientific languages and communication methods; operate effectively in professional and corporate environments; anticipate and manage the implications of their activities in terms of environmental sustainability; promote and manage the digitalisation of processes within the manufacturing industry and service sectors; use the English language fluently, both in writing and speaking, including with reference to specialised disciplinary terminology.
Employment opportunities
The academic programme is structured in a way as to enable the identified professional profiles to find employment both in companies operating at national and multinational level across different sectors involved in the production of goods and services (such as, for example: management consulting; energy; financial markets, banking and insurance; transport and logistics; information technology; electronics and telecommunications; mechanical engineering; marketing and commercial distribution), and within public administration. Furthermore, graduates in Management Engineering from Sapienza University of Rome may pursue further academic specialisation through second-level postgraduate Master’s courses or PhD programmes strictly related to the Master’s degree programme.

Management Engineer specialised in the economics and management of innovation, technology, and sustainability
Functions
Management Engineering graduates trained at Sapienza University of Rome consolidate the multidisciplinary foundational knowledge acquired during the Bachelor’s degree programme and develop specialised knowledge through a course of study designed to define specific professional competences. Graduates are able to fully understand the dynamics of the relationships between the characteristics of technology and/or innovation projects, the structure of the relevant markets, the main strategies of businesses and their implications in terms of performance and sustainability, as well as the nature and objectives of public intervention. Such abilities enable graduates to assume positions of responsibility when it comes to make strategic choices and identify new business opportunities across a wide range of sectors in both manufacturing and service industries.
Competences
At the end of a study programme that provides a thorough understanding of the interaction between technological, design, economic, organisational and managerial aspects across different industrial sectors, graduates are able, specifically, to: analyse the determinants of market profitability, capturing the interaction between technological and structural evolution of the industry and businesses’ strategies; assess the effectiveness of different business models in relation to the competitive context; develop and manage businesses’ positioning strategies within the competitive environment, with particular reference to markets characterised by technological innovation and/or regulatory frameworks aimed at the public interest; strategically evaluate the effects associated with the introduction and development of information and communication technologies within businesses and public administrations; interpret the implementation mechanisms of public intervention and anticipate their implications; define and assess strategies for adopting sustainable production models aligned with circular economy principles; design sustainable and circular business models; evaluate the level of sustainability of a business model; analyse the economic, environmental, and social implications of business models based on circular economy principles; design sustainable management models in case of scarce resources.
Master’s graduates have also acquired a wide range of transferable skills. In particular, they are able to: communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with particular reference to specific scientific and engineering terminology; show interpersonal and decision-making skills and be able to work in teams; interact with interdisciplinary teams through knowledge of different technical-scientific languages and communication methods; operate effectively in professional and corporate environments; anticipate and manage the implications of their activities in terms of environmental sustainability; promote and manage the digitalisation of processes within the manufacturing industry and service sectors; use the English language fluently, both in writing and speaking, including with reference to specialised disciplinary terminology.
Employment opportunities
The academic programme is structured in a way as to enable the identified professional profiles to find employment both in companies operating at national and multinational level across different sectors involved in the production of goods and services (such as, for example: management consulting; energy; financial markets, banking and insurance; transport and logistics; information technology; electronics and telecommunications; mechanical engineering; marketing and commercial distribution), and within public administration. Furthermore, graduates in Management Engineering from Sapienza University of Rome may pursue further academic specialisation through second-level postgraduate Master’s courses or PhD programmes strictly related to the Master’s degree programme.

Management Engineer specialised in artificial intelligence and data analytics tools supporting organisational management
Functions
Management Engineering graduates trained at Sapienza University of Rome consolidate the multidisciplinary foundational knowledge acquired during the Bachelor’s degree programme and develop specialised knowledge through a course of study designed to define specific professional competences. Graduates have the necessary competences to understand the main optimisation and statistical models for machine learning from large volumes of data, methods and models of stochastic optimisation, parametric and non-parametric techniques for estimating the productivity and efficiency of organisations, econometric techniques for measuring and interpreting economic phenomena, as well as the activities involved in extracting, analysing and managing information generated during the execution of business processes, together with the organisational approaches and technologies required to carry out such activities. They are therefore able to support management in applying these tools and knowledge to the analysis of financial markets, corporate financial analysis, and the support of decision-making processes in industrial sectors that require the analysis of large quantities of data.
Such abilities enable graduates to assume positions of responsibility when it comes to make strategic choices and identify new business opportunities across a wide range of sectors in both manufacturing and service industries.

Competences
At the end of a study programme that provides a thorough understanding of the interaction between technological, design, economic, organisational and managerial aspects across different industrial sectors, graduates are able, specifically, to: use methods, models, and algorithms from optimisation, computer science, statistics, and econometrics, together with knowledge of business dynamics, to analyse and understand the structure and properties of large volumes of information, with the ultimate aim of supporting management in strategic decision-making; define and implement efficient design, planning, and process management choices within organisations, supported by quantitative tools for simulation and optimisation; formulate and solve decision-making issues within complex systems, supporting management in the direction and coordination of planning and control activities, production and logistics, and the development of new products and processes; identify and evaluate production and information management technologies in line with the characteristics of different industrial contexts, including as a result of the effects of the digitalisation of production systems; design realistic multi-agent decision models based on game theory and identify the corresponding equilibria through appropriate algorithms.
Master’s graduates have also acquired a wide range of transferable skills. In particular, they are able to: communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with particular reference to specific scientific and engineering terminology; show interpersonal and decision-making skills and be able to work in teams; interact with interdisciplinary teams through knowledge of different technical-scientific languages and communication methods; operate effectively in professional and corporate environments; anticipate and manage the implications of their activities in terms of environmental sustainability; promote and manage the digitalisation of processes within the manufacturing industry and service sectors; use the English language fluently, both in writing and speaking, including with reference to specialised disciplinary terminology.
Employment opportunities
The academic programme is structured in a way as to enable the identified professional profiles to find employment both in companies operating at national and multinational level across different sectors involved in the production of goods and services (such as, for example: management consulting; energy; financial markets, banking and insurance; transport and logistics; information technology; electronics and telecommunications; mechanical engineering; marketing and commercial distribution), and within public administration. Furthermore, graduates in Management Engineering from Sapienza University of Rome may pursue further academic specialisation through second-level postgraduate Master’s courses or PhD programmes strictly related to the Master’s degree programme.