FULL TIME
MBA PROGRAM
Fall 2024
Winter/Spring 2025
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About the University and the School of Management
Università Bocconi, founded in 1902, was the first Italian university to grant a degree in economics. For over
a century, Bocconi has played a leading role in Italy's social and economic modernization. It has remained
true to its founding values of being a major research university, with democratic values and open to the
world, as well as financially and politically independent. Università Bocconi believes that excellence can only
be based on a person's academic profile as well as on his or her values and cultural and ethical background.
This is why the University offers numerous activities, special occasions for people to enrich their knowledge.
Since 1971, SDA Bocconi School of Management has been engaged in the training of executives with an
international approach. The vision of empowering talent to meet the future is present throughout the School’s
offerings, from executive and custom programs to MBA and Masters. The goal is the development of
individuals, companies, institutions and economic systems through the creation of value and knowledge.
About the
University and the
School of
Management
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Milano and
New Campus
Location: Studying in the heart of Milano means the
best mix of culture, leisure, people and places. Milano
will be your campus - a city at the center of European
and Italian business, finance and industry with a
great potential for contacts and careers. Milano and
SDA are the center of Italian Excellence and from
Milano you can easily reach the most beautiful natural
and artistic locations in Italy. Want a taste?
Click here!
The New Campus: the Campus is an urban space is
an avant-garde architecture from the Japanese
Kazuyo Sejima + Ryue Nishizawa and their studio
SANAA. One tower, four buildings, a sports center,
and a large park. A Nearly Zero Energy Building, an
example of urban settlement with high
environmental sustainability. All buildings are
designed to ensure ideal penetration of sunlight and to
optimize natural ventilation, minimizing the use of
artificial lighting and reducing energy consumption.
Furthermore, there is also a system to collect and
reuse rainwater.
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An intense, international MBA in the heart of Milano, the hub of Italy's culture
and innovation, and at SDA Bocconi, one of the highest-ranked schools of
management in the world and a trailblazer in European business education.
A program which goes beyond conventional managerial knowledge, and
connects students with top-notch, inspirational leaders and iconic brands: from
Google to Starbucks, from Prada to Illy. A program which offers students new
perspective and ample opportunities through a bunch of activities like Leadership
Series and Extra-curricular and Club Activities.
This is what your MBA is going to be like.
International Class: SDA Bocconi MBA students come from
30+ different countries and 35% are women.
Class Profile: Average age: 29; average work experience: 6;
38 nationalities, 30% women
Career Development Center: Depending on the term, exchange students
will have access to some activities offered by the career service during their stay.
A CS consultant is always available for exchange students. Students get access
to our Career Platform and company presentations.
Teaching language: English 100%
Program strengths
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FALL 2024 (2 tracks) WINTER 2025 SPRING 2025
Nomination by
partners
April 28, 2024 September 15, 2024 December 8, 2024
Dates
MBA49:
beg Oct-mid Nov.
MBA50:
Term 1: mid Sept-end Oct
Term 2: beg Nov-end Dec
Term 3:
beg Jan-mid Feb. 2025
Feb 2025:
Pre-Concentrations Week
Term 4:
beg March-mid Apr 2025
Concentrations:
End April-mid June 2025
Exams At the end of each term At the end of each term
At the end of the
Concentration
Orientation Week Mid September, 2024, tbc Early January End April
NOMINATION AND APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Students must be nominated online by their home university.
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Housing
Between 600€ (shared bedroom in private
apartments) and 1.200€ (entire flat) per month
An external consultant supports students in finding
accommodation. No on-campus housing.
Food
- Italian breakfast: 2-3€ (espresso, coffee or cappuccino + croissant)
- one main course at the university canteen: approx. 5€
- lunch at cafes: 10€
- pizza dinner: 15-30€
- dinner at a restaurant: 30-50€
LIVING COSTS
Transportation
The youth monthly pass costs 22€ for students up to 27 years of age
and 39€ for students older than 27
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Italian Language Course
A dedicated beginner Italian language course is offered throughout
the whole duration of the exchange period (full tracks only) for a
total of 3 hours per week.
Minimum number of students required to start the course.
Upon the student’s request the course can be graded for final grade.
Academics
Workload: Each Term is divided into smaller terms. Exchange Students
can take single terms. Exchange students are required to take at least
one course per term, the rest of the selection depends on their home
institution requirements.
Workload must be approved by home Institution.
Grading
International Scale Italian Scale
honor pass HP eccellente 29 - 30 L
pass + P+ buono 25 - 28
pass P soddisfacente 21 - 24
low pass LP appena soddisfacente 18 - 20
narrow fail F insufficiente 15-17
full fail FF insufficiente grave <15
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Housing
For more information about VISA you check check
http://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en
Remember that VISA process might take a long time: we
recommend starting working on your VISA. You can start
request your VISA 90 days prior the start of your
exchange.
Permit of stay: non-EU students are required to apply for
the Permit of Stay within 8 working days from their arrival
in Italy only if they have a VISA longer than 90 days.
PRATICAL
INFORMATION
Health and Security
SDA Bocconi does not require incoming exchange students to have health insurance to complete enrollment in the
exchange program.
• Non-EU students must have health insurance with international validity to be issued the study visa and the
permit of stay
• EU students are required to have the European Health Insurance Card or a similar private insurance policy
with international validity to benefit from health services
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MBA49 - COURSES OFFER TENTATIVE LIST
COURSES
TEACHING
HOURS
TERM
MANAGEMENT FRONTIERS Folder 18 October-November
BEHAVIORAL SKILLS Folder 18 October-November
INDUSTRY LABORATORIES Folder 18 October-November
MBA50 - COURSES OFFER TENTATIVE LIST
COURSES TEACHING
HOURS
TERM
CHANGING SCENARIOS
16 Term 1
FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL REPORTING
24 Term 1
COMPETITIVE STRATEGY
24 Term 1
BUSINESS ANALYTICS
24 Term 1
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND BUDGETING
16 Term 1
MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
24 Term 1
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
24 Term 1
UNDERSTANDING INVESTMENTS
24 Term 2
BANKS AND CAPITAL MARKETS
24 Term 2
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION STRATEGY
24 Term 2
BUSINESS MACROECONOMICS
16 Term 2
CORPORATE STRATEGY
24 Term 2
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
24 Term 2
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
16 Term 3
COST MANAGEMENT AND PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS
24 Term 3
CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY
24 Term 3
OPERATIONS STRATEGY
24 Term 3
MARKETING ANALYTICS
16 Term 3
LEADING THROUGH COMPLEXITY
24 Term 3
INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY
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Pre-Conc Week
MACHINE LEARNING
16
Pre-Conc Week
DECISION MAKING UNDER UNCERTAINTY
16
Pre-Conc Week
PRICING STRATEGIES
16
Pre-Conc Week
DIGITAL STRATEGY
16 Term 4
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
24 Term 4
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
24 Term 4
CORPORATE VALUATION AND ESG
24 Term 4
NEGOTIATION
16 Term 4
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
16 Term 4
BUSINESS GAME
24 Term 4
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CONCENTRATIONS
TEACHING
HOURS
Between April and May
STRUCTURED AND PROJECT FINANCE 20
FINANCE AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT 20
FINANCE AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS 20
FINANCE AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
INVESTMENT BANKS: MASTERING DEAL EXECUTION 20
FINANCE AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
CHANGE MANAGEMENT 20
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION
GROWING FAST IN A DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT: PRACTICAL APPROACHES TO AVOID FAILURE 20
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION
DIGITAL ENABLED BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION 20
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION
PATH TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP 20
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION
BRAND MANAGEMENT 20
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT
SALES MANAGEMENT 20
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT
MARKETING COMMUNICATION 20
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING 20
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT
LUXURY RETAIL MANAGEMENT 20
LUXURY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
INNOVATION STRATEGIES FOR LUXURY BRANDS 20
LUXURY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
OMNICHANNEL MERCHANDISING IN LUXURY
20 LUXURY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN FOR LUXURY COMPANIES
20 LUXURY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
LUXURY BRAND CAPSTONE PROJECT
20 LUXURY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Concentrations - PORTFOLIO of elective courses
TEACHING
HOURS
Between April and May
DESIGN THINKING WORKSHOP 16
MANAGING CRM IN A LUXURY OMNICHANNEL ENVIRONMENT 16
ENRICHING BRAND VALUE IN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT 16
CORPORATE RISK MANAGEMENT 16
PRIVATE EQUITY 16
GROWING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURE 16
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP IN MANAGEMENT NETWORKS 20
CUSTOMER JOURNEY AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT 16
INNOVATION BOOTCAMP 16
MANAGING ALLIANCES 16
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND FAMILY BUSINESS 16
DECISION ANALYSIS 16
Thank you
