Where Yachting Expertise Meets Academic Ambition
What happens when the academic excellence of Monaco meets the operational mastery of the Venetian yachting world? A powerful new synergy for the next generation of luxury leaders.
Our students recently traveled to Venice, stepping into the headquarters of Acquera Yachting, a global leader in superyacht agency services. This visit officially launched a strategic collaboration designed to merge high-level theory with the high-stakes reality of the maritime luxury sector.
The Business Case
As part of their MSc in Luxury Management (Hospitality & Event Management specialization), students aren’t just observing, they’re solving. Acquera Yachting has tasked the cohort with a complex Business Case focused on real-world challenges in luxury hospitality.
Over the coming months, students will analyze these scenarios to develop innovative, actionable solutions. The project challenges them to think beyond textbooks and address the fluid, demanding nature of the superyacht industry.
A Shared Vision for Talent
For IUM, these partnerships are vital to ensuring graduates are “industry-ready” the moment they cross the stage.
The initiative highlights a growing trend in the luxury sector: companies aren’t just looking for employees; they are looking to co-create the talent of the future through mentorship and hands-on exchange
Acquera stands as a supporter of this vision. By bridging the gap between the classroom and the yachting industry, they ensure that the curriculum evolves alongside real-world demands. As their HR Chief recently noted:
Investing in educational projects with prominent partners such as the University of Monaco is not only an act of responsibility, but also a strategic opportunity to gain fresh and innovative perspectives
Diana Guidi
Chief HR Officer at Acquera Yachting.
The Final Presentation
Following the day spent in Venice, the students will work on developing their proposals. The program will conclude in June, where the final projects will be officially presented, showcasing the practical and strategic insights developed by the students.
For more information about our MSc in Luxury Management program, check our website
If you have any questions, contact the admissions team at admissions@monaco.edu
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