The Specilizing Master in Yacht Design of the Politecnico di Milano collects and consolidates opportunities and resources developed by the University, with particular reference to skills in the fields of industrial design, fluid dynamics, mechanics, materials science; on the other hand it uses resources, experience and expertise acquired at a number of other Italian universities including: University "Federico II" of Naples, University of Catania and University of Chieti.The Politecnico di Milano Design School offers this Specializing Master jointly with POLI.design, founded by Politecnico di Milano. The program was founded to meet the strong demand for training in the pleasure-cratf segment. The yacht's market requires professionals with specialist post-university training.
Goals
The Specializing Master provides the tools for managing the design and construction of sailing and motor boats, from project brief to definition of general plans, hydrostatic and hydrodynamic calculations, fitting-out of interiors, deck and board equipment, boat systems, production in the yard and control of executive stages. Participation in the Specializing Master allows students to achieve the following training goals:
- development of planning skills, in particular problem setting and problem solving skills in the leisure boat market;
- development of specialised technical skills; acquisition of principles and procedures of construction methods and techniques;
- development of skills related to production organisation and shipyard management;
- development of the ability to work in a group and to present oneself with authority in the professional world;
- ability to manage conflicts in the team and to encourage creativity.
Job description and final assessment
Students attending the programme will find employment at yacht design practices or yards and in ancillary industries. The potential fields of professional involvement are: technical office; engineering; project management; production control; quality control; fitting-out; styling; customisation; after sales.
Market
Degree Awarded
Upon completion of the Specializing Master, students earn a first-level Politecnico di Milano Specializing Master Degree.
Total charges for the Specializing Master are € 13.000,00.
- Operate in terms of problem setting and problem solving in the yachting market
- Interior design for yachts
- Organize production and manage a shipyard
- Develop the ability to work in groups and to present oneself in the world of professions
The Specializing Master will begin in February 2021 and will end in February 2022.
POLI.design, Via Don Giovanni Verità, 25 - 20158 Milan
