Courses in sustainable management can prepare students to lead organizations in ways that balance the needs of the business, the environment and society. Students can focus on sustainability in a certain industry or job function, as it is a field that is usually relevant to all businesses.

Officially known as the Italian Republic, the country is found in southern Europe. The official language is Italian and the cultural rich capital is Rome. Many of the world's oldest universities are located in Italy, in particular the University of Bologna (founded in 1088). There are three Superior Graduate Schools with "university status", three institutes with the status of Doctoral Colleges, which function at graduate and post-graduate level.