Master in Grant Office Manager (gom)

The Second-Level Master in Grant Office Manager (GOM) is offered by the University of Catania, Department of Economics and Business. The programme ranges from university entrepreneurship to innovative ecosystems and prioritises project design, management and reporting, with a focus on technology transfer and the assessment of socio-economic impact. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context.

The master lasts 12 months, is worth 60 credits and is delivered in person in Catania. It comprises 272 hours of lectures, 928 hours of individual study and 300 hours of compulsory internship, with compulsory attendance of 80%. The language is Italian, with an English component and a good knowledge of the language. The cost is €2,856.

The aim is to develop technical-scientific and managerial skills to optimise research funding and generate a measurable impact, fostering an entrepreneurial vision and collaboration between administrative structures, academic partners and companies. Career opportunities are grant officer, principal investigator and research manager in universities, public and private research centres and innovative companies. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.