Overview
In the era of the 4th and 5th industrial revolution, being able to interpret the industrial landscape in light of modern enabling technologies translates into a significant competitive advantage. That’s why today, those who choose a professional development path that expands their theoretical and practical skills and enables them to tackle the complex and diverse problems of factories of the future, know that the job market is ready to welcome them.
To do this, a lot of companies are starting to appoint a Digital Factory Manager, Innovation Manager, Digital Transformation Consultant, or Digital Twin Specialists, to coordinate the different functions and drive the digital transformation. Our Master in Industry of the Future and Smart Manufacturing (MIF) will give you the skills needed to manage Industry 4.0/5.0 transformation, bringing together the process, the product and the technological view. You will be trained to design, develop and use enabling technologies in your company and in supply chains, with a focus on Internet of Things, Data Analytics, Digital Twins and Simulation, Extended Reality, Collaborative Robotics and Advanced Solutions for Operator 5.0.
You will have the unique opportunity to learn directly from national and international experts, including managers and progessionals from leading companies who are actively involved in the master (including manufacturers, technology suppliers, advisors and consultants, system integrators, education experts). Some of the companies involved are: Cosberg, Accenture, CAL-TEK. You’ll have a flexible curriculum and a practice-based approach, including real case studies and experiences in partner companies. With this Master, you’ll be able to expand your knowledge, enhance your leadership skills, take advantage of networking opportunities and be ready to play a pivotal role in your organisation.
Board of Directors
Francesco Longo
General Director
University of Calabria
Italy
Antonio Padovano
Program Director
University of Calabria
Italy
Vittorio Solina
Technical Director
University of Calabria
Italy
Educational aim
Target group
Professional profile
Job opportunities
Our partners
Why choose the MIF?
International exposure
Professors from international universities and experts, including managers and progessionals, from leading global companies will be lecturing in the master
Networking with companies
Students have a privileged connection with partner companies, learning from their experiences and interacting with the Corporate Advisory Board, composed by business professionals from global companies.
Focus on interdisciplinary skills
Students will learn technology-related concepts and develop a palette of technical, social and managerial skills to thrive in the digital and smart transformation age of industrial firms.
Practice-based learning
Students will work first hand with companies as part of the stage period on a project, thus implementing in practice concepts and learning by doing.
Merit-based financial aid
32 scholarships will be assigned in two rounds during the programme depending on academic excellence. The master is free for those ranked 1-16 in the admission ranking.
Future proof education
Thanks to a research-oriented curriculum, the master is aligned with the latest Industry 5.0 paradigm and with the European Year of Skills for the Factory of the Future.
MIF Editions
MIF 2025
2nd Edition of the Master in Industry of the Future and Smart Manufacturing
ENROLLMENTS ARE OPEN!
For more information click the button down below to visit this year edition website!
MIF 2024
1st Edition of the Master in Industry of the Future and Smart Manufacturing
ENROLLMENT CLOSED
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Admissions
Requirements
Those who, by the application deadline, hold a master degree (or equivalent) in the fields of engineering and computer science are eligible to apply for admission to the master’s program. In particular, the following degrees are considered valid:
- Master’s degree obtained in accordance with Ministerial Decree 270/04
- Specialist degree obtained in accordance with Ministerial Decree 509/99
- Degree obtained under the previous regulations before Ministerial Decree 509/99
- Foreign degree recognized as suitable by the MIF Scientific Council solely for the purpose of enrollment in the course.
Additionally, proficiency in the English language is required.
Enrollment in the master’s program is incompatible with another course of study or any other employment positions.
Application procedure
Step 0. Preliminary screening (optional)
by September 30, 2023
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Step 1. Submit your application
Apply on the unical.it website and upload the necessary documents, including your CV, university transcripts/mark sheets, copy of your passport or ID, one-page letter of motivation, English proficiency certificate.
Step 2. Interview
Our admissions team will let you know if you have been selected for the next part of the selection process: the interview. Each candidate will be interviewed by a jury panel including the Board of Directors. An online interview can be offered to candidates if required.
Step 3. Decision notification and confirmation
The final ranking of the applicants and approval of the scholarship will be given by the first week of November. We will send you an e-mail with our final decision on your application, and if the result is positive, you will also receive scholarship information. After you receive our email and the admission contract, we kindly ask you to confirm your participation in the programme.
Other useful information
Tuition fees and scholarships
Tuition fee waiver
Merit-based financial aid programme
Phase 1: Educational scholarships
Phase 2: Project scolarships
Additional opportunities
Venue
Frontal teaching
Ponte Pietro Bucci, Building 45C, Third Floor, University of Calabria
87036, Arcavacata di Rende (CS), Italy
Meet with us
Master presentation
About the speakers:
- Prof Dr. Francesco Longo (MIF General Director) presents the educational project and objectives of the program, including the financial opportunities for students.
- Dr. Antonio Padovano (MIF Program Director) presents the programme structure and modules.
- Dr. Vittorio Solina (MIF Technical Director) presents the hands-on practice and laboratories, including the equipment that will be used in the programme.
Meet the lecturers
Info sessions
Contacts
MIF Master Office
Tel: +39 320 425 8070 / +39 0984 494891
Email: mif-office@msc-les.org