Programs in marketing and sales may help students develop skills applicable in many industries and positions. Courses may cover developing and nurturing customer relationships, strategic product positioning and pricing, digital marketing and creating effective marketing plans and materials.

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.