In the process of accreditation by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) for the 2025/26 academic year
Designing experiences through spaces.
The goal of the Interior Design – Retail & Hospitality Master’s program is to train professionals capable of designing spaces that combine function, aesthetics, and storytelling — environments that enhance the customer experience and adapt to evolving market needs.
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MMode:Hybrid – Part time
tTitle:Interior Design – Retail & Hospitality
dDuration:16 months of coursework + 3-month internship
IStart:November 2025
LLanguage:Italian / English
CCredits:60 CFA
What you’ll learn
Throughout the program, participants will:
- Explore key themes like cultural process sociology, light design, and brand design, preparing to lead complex interior projects in a rapidly evolving global landscape
- Gain specialized skills in retail and hospitality design, trend analysis, inclusive design, and strategic project management
- Learn in an experiential, hands-on environment, working on real projects that allow them to apply theory in dynamic, real-world contexts
- Build entrepreneurial skills and grow a strong professional network
- Develop a global perspective on today’s market demands, with a focus on sustainability, inclusivity, and smart use of technology to enhance customer experience
- Shape a competitive, international professional mindset
- Become highly valuable professionals for design studios, retail and hospitality companies, creative agencies, and luxury brands — in Italy and beyond
Faculty
The Interior Design – Retail & Hospitality Master’s faculty is made up of well-known, highly respected professionals from the industry.
In addition to courses taught by core instructors, students will take part in workshops led by renowned guest experts with extensive real-world experience.
Internship
After completing the academic modules, each student will participate in a 400-hour internship over 3 months within a company or design studio.
Professionals already working in the field may apply for credit recognition based on their experience.
AANT collaborates with a wide network of industry partners to offer internships aligned with the student’s individual goals and interests.
Internship schedules are flexible and adapted to the workflow and structure of the host company or studio.
Upon completion of the internship, students will undergo final reviews and present their thesis project.