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Master of Science in Marketing and Transformative Economy

A transformative Master's programme redefining marketing beyond customer satisfaction toward sustainable well-being and novel exchange systems.

Best for:Best for students seeking to merge traditional marketing practices with sustainability, circular economics, and social well-being.

Università della Svizzera italiana · Lugano, Switzerland · R1 · First-stage researcher
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sustainable marketingcircular economyconsumer well-beingalternative exchange systemstransformative economy
This is a masters position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
Application deadline is 30 June 2026. Application deadline for candidates who need a visa is 30 April 2026.
Funding
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2 years
Start date
Fall 2026
Location
Lugano
Switzerland

Overview

The Master of Science in Marketing and Transformative Economy at Università della Svizzera italiana offers a contemporary curriculum that extends traditional marketing principles. Jointly run by the Faculty of Communication Sciences and the Faculty of Economics in Lugano, the programme focuses on individual and collective well-being, alternative exchange frameworks like circular and sharing economies, and navigating conflicting societal expectations. Students develop modern expertise to drive sustainable and ethical economic impact across global industries. The curriculum spans 120 ECTS, equipping graduates with advanced analytical and strategic skills.

Master in MarketingTransformative EconomyUSI LuganoCircular EconomySustainable BusinessConsumer Well-being

What you'll do

  • Complete coursework across 120 ECTS focused on transformative marketing and economic exchange systems
  • Analyze alternative market frameworks including access-based, circular, and sharing economies
  • Investigate the integration of cultural and social understanding into traditional economic models
  • Address complex marketing challenges involving craftsmanship, mass production, and technological mediation

Requirements

Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Degree offered: Master of Science

Language: English

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • Foundational knowledge in economics, business, or communication sciences
  • Strong analytical capability to evaluate modern exchange systems
  • Capacity to engage with interdisciplinary perspectives bridging business and social sciences
Nice to have
Prior academic or practical experience in sustainability initiativesFamiliarity with digital media or circular business models
Eligibility
  • Applicants must meet general university admission requirements for Master's studies at Università della Svizzera italiana
  • Candidates requiring a visa must apply by 30 April 2026

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How to apply

Deadline: 2026-06-30

Applicants must submit their application through the official USI admissions portal. Candidates requiring a visa must complete their submission by the early deadline of 30 April 2026.

Documents required
  • CV
  • BSc transcripts
  • Identity proof
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Faculty of Communication Sciences; Faculty of Economics
Università della Svizzera italiana
Switzerland
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