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More than 30,000 professionals make up the ecosystem of Cetif: we facilitate the meeting and exchange between banks, insurers and companies in an academic Center, competent and independent environment to share knowledge, experience and strategies on the most innovative drivers of change.
16 Research Hubs focused on dynamics of strategic evolution, regulatory updates, organizational and process practices, and the effects of digitization: we study innovation trends and best practices and share them with our communities.
Over 60 events including Main events (Workshop and Summit) and Community events (related to research activities) and Webinar: we bring together banks, insurance companies and businesses for shared growth on trends and challenges to outline innovative development strategies.
More than 40 Executive Education tracks, 4 Master's programs and numerous Company Specific Programs: we transfer innovative financial-oriented content with a scientific approach.
An experimental spin off combining academic research and entrepreneurial approach: we turn innovation and digitization into a concrete business advantage.
Overview
Digital transformation is redefining the banking and insurance sector, where artificial intelligence, automation, and data analysis are innovating processes, services, and business models. In this context, companies are increasingly seeking profiles capable of combining technological, analytical, and business skills.
The Master's Degree in Digital Innovation & Artificial Intelligence is designed to support recent graduates in building a career in the financial sector, training professionals capable of contributing to digital transformation projects. The program integrates Tech & Data skills with strategic, regulatory, and organizational content.
The teaching combines theory and practice through workshops, real-life cases, company testimonials, and an internship or project work. The program also promotes networking with companies and managers in the sector and has a placement rate of over 92%.
Why pursue a Postgraduate Master's in Digital Innovation & Artificial Intelligence: Evolutionary Trends for the Banking and Insurance Sector?
The Master's program has reached an important milestone, with more than 200 Alumni from 2017 to date. A well-established educational pathway that has prepared students to face the challenges of digital innovation and artificial intelligence, making them key players in the world of work. Below are some testimonials from our Alumni who tell how the Master's program has had a significant impact on their careers and professional lives.
Additional courses of study will be evaluated individually.
The Master's program aims to accompany the professional growth of those who, having completed their studies, intend to pursue careers in Banks, Insurance Companies, Consulting Companies and in general throughout the finance ecosystem. The path is also suitable for young professionals growing within organizations.
Indeed, the rapid evolution of the industry requires new emerging professions that will be in particular demand such as:
The Master's program is taught in Italian and lasts one year, with1,500 hours and 60credits. The Master's program will begin inNovember 2026 and end in November 2027.
The educational program includes an integrated formula of classroom training, distance learning and Internship/Project Work.
Classroom lessons will be held onTuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., approximately from November 2026 to June 2027. Laboratory activities may also take place on Fridays. Internships, on the other hand, will begin approximately in February/March 2026.
Two application labs dedicated, to the practical experimentation of Artificial Intelligence tools through guided exercises and real-life simulations in the banking and insurance context (Artificial Intelligence Lab) complete and complement the training course; on the other hand, the Startup Lab is designed to stimulate the entrepreneurship of the class through team design of innovative start-ups.
Students are required to attend no less than 75 percent of the total number of hours of lectures.The fruition of all training activities will be guaranteed online through the Blackboard E-Learning platform.
The detailed schedule will be communicated to participants well in advance of the Master's program start date.
In order to enhance professional experiences and expand development and career opportunities, students will have the opportunity to strengthen their network through discussions with faculty, professionals, entrepreneurs and startuppers.