MILANO | ITALY SDABOCCONI.IT/FTMBA

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1-YEAR FULL-TIME MBA

2018 | 2019

SDA BOCCONI, MILANO: ITALIAN TRADITION, GLOBAL REPUTATION, A WAY OF LIFE The leading School of Management in Italy and the only Italian School present in all of the most important International rankings, SDA Bocconi has established itself as a European leader in management education. SDA Bocconi School of Management is part of Università Bocconi, the first Italian University to grant a degree in economics and one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious business education institutions.

Since 1971 SDA Bocconi has been engaged in the education of executives with an international approach. Choosing SDA Bocconi and coming to Milano means choosing a vibrant environment, the entrepreneurial, financial and industrial center of Italy, a doorway to Europe. In short, a wealth of global contacts and opportunities. And Milano, of course, is culture, fashion, design, food and the art of living.

WHY CHOOSE THE SDA BOCCONI MBA?MILANO, THE EUROPEAN CENTER

INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE

INTERNATIONAL CLASS

RELATIONAL COCOON

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT A SUCCESSFUL LEARNING MODEL EXPANDING YOUR FUTURE CAREER MBA PEOPLE TAKE ACTION

SDA Bocconi reserves the right to make any changes to the contents of this brochure (curriculum, courses and schedule) to leave room for improvement.

We thank our MBA Students and Alumni for their suggestions, testimonials and photographs contained in this brochure.

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MILANO AND SDA BOCCO NI ARE WAITING FOR YOU

Pursuing my MBA in Italy has given me a rich cultural experience that has opened up a completely new dimension of my life. Not only in business, but with everything else this country has to offer: history, art, food, and the people. Being able to immerse myself into the Italian lifestyle has transformed the way I experience the world.ANTHONY VERUTTI | MBA 2017 | USA

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Your SDA Bocconi MBA will be a challenging life experience

in a rich and diverse community.

You will empower your future and grow your talent in the vibrant city of Milano,

which will be the best location for your personal and professional development,

combining cultural heritage and creativity with a forward-looking,

business-oriented approach.

GIUSEPPE SODA | Dean, SDA Bocconi School of Management

MILANO AND SDA BOCCO NI ARE WAITING FOR YOU

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WHY CHOOSE THE SDA BOCCONIMBA?

2 INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

4 INTERNATIONAL CLASS

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3 MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE

5 RELATIONAL COCOON

6 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

7 CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

The SDA Bocconi MBA offers you the experience, the international outlook and

the multicultural environment essential for an international career in a global economy.

MARCO TORTORIELLO | Associate Dean Masters Division, SDA Bocconi School of Management

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1 MILANO, THE EUROPEAN CENTER

An International MBA in Milano means the best mix of style, innovation, leisure, people and places. Milano will be your campus - a dynamic city at the center of the European industrialized belt and both Italian and global business and finance. The hub of fashion, creativity and design, with a great potential for contacts and careers. Milano’s creative and international atmosphere, combined with the pragmatic academic legacy of SDA Bocconi, provide a unique blend in molding tomorrow’s leaders.

This economic powerhouse in the heart of Europe is one of few cities able to intertwine history and

vanguard, tradition and innovation. It is a city of art and business, energy and inspiration.

CARMEN NORERO | MBA 2017 | Chile/Italy

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2 INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

These key numbers make SDA Bocconi the top School of Management in Italy and one of the highest-ranking in the world. These results reflect SDA Bocconi’s commitment to be a world-renowned center for the creation and dissemination of knowledge and the fostering of imagination.

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GLOBAL MBA RANKINGSFINANCIAL TIMES 2017

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GLOBAL MBA RANKINGSSALARY INCREASE 120%FINANCIAL TIMES 2017

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EUROPEAN B-SCHOOLS FINANCIAL TIMES 2016

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BEST INT’L BUSINESS SCHOOLS RANKINGS BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK 2016

#10 EU

FULL-TIME MBA RANKING THE ECONOMIST 2016

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GLOBAL 250 BUSINESS SCHOOLS REPORTQS - TOP MBA 2017

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3 MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE

SDA Bocconi School of Management is part of Università Bocconi: the only International University specialized in teaching business and economics, for over a century Bocconi has played a leading role in Italy’s social and economic modernization.Together, the University and the School of Management create and share knowledge and innovation through managerial training and research activities.

I immensely enjoy interacting with the MBA students at

SDA Bocconi School of Management by teaching a course on emerging

economy growth and the global economy.

MICHAEL SPENCE | SDA Bocconi MBA Professor of Economics,

2001 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences

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4 INTERNATIONAL CLASS

The spectrum of nationality, age, gender, professional experience and academic background of our MBA class brings energy and fruitful exchange that few MBA programs can offer. Over 75% of SDA Bocconi students are not from Italy, and come from about 35 different countries, a real advantage for modern MBAs, who will be working in multinational settings and must learn to work effectively with a variety of cultures.

The international and dynamic class ensures that students expand their horizons by learning from each other. I believe that it is absolutely crucial not only for personal development, but also for professional development in a world becoming more and more global.

SONGLEE CHOI I MBA 2017 I South Korea

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The relatively small size of the class helps in creating an intensive and intimate learning environment where your peers through study groups and interactions become part of your extended family.

ANGAD AJGAONKAR MBA 2017 | India

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We have about 100 students each year, and that gives us the chance to work closely with each during their transformational experience, helping them learn how to fly better. While demanding a heavy investment in relationships and a true commitment to cooperation, this environment results in bonds built with classmates, faculty and alumni that will last a lifetime.

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6 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

The curriculum is designed to give you not only the theoretical knowledge for managerial excellence, but more so a practical perspective through experiential learning initiatives to test and put into practice your knowledge, entrepreneurial and managerial skills. As the world is in constant flux, managers need to keep up with unexpected turns of events: we prepare future leaders to be ambidextrous, capable of blending an in-depth understanding of today’s situation with a coherent vision for tomorrow.

The MBA experience has been disruptive in my professional experience.I have acquired the tools needed to complete my profile, and currently I am in the leadership program’s pipeline of one of the largest companies in the world.I consider completing the MBA with success not the end, it is just the beginning.

LEONARDO TEDIOLI | MBA 2016 | Italy Pathways Operations Manager - Amazon, Italy

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7 CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

Growing professionally also requires cultural growth. You will widen your interests and catch the opportunity to immerse into Italy’s unparalleled wealth of cultural heritage. You will open your horizons and absorb the educational power of the arts. Opera and music, iconic food, exquisite wines, countless works of art are some famous elements of Italian culture, which you can experience to add value to your growth.

SDA Bocconi gave me the unique opportunity to merge myself in a melting pot of cultures, to learn another way to think about things, and to share my passion for Italy while following my dreams.

MARIANA LOPARDO | MBA 2017 Argentina

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A SUCCESSFUL LEARNING MODEL.A VERY FULL-TIME MBA.The structure of the program is demanding and requires participants to be fully committed. In turn, it provides the necessary edge to learn and develop the right skills, tools and command over processes.

The program employs a variety of teaching methods, ranging from traditional lessons to case analysis, business games, simulations, workshops and seminars. Beyond in-class activities, learning is complemented through the development of individual projects, group work and first-hand exposure to business experiences. And much, much more.

HOW WE MEASURE YOUR LEARNINGThe evaluation system is based on written tests, role playing, projects and classroom work. In order to successfully complete the Master of Business Administration, participants must meet all School requirements. Exceptional students are awarded the Cum Laude Honors.

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Our MBA aspires to be a game changer, even for those who have already had an excellent career in a specific rolewithin a company. Our students want to look beyond this, towards entrepreneurship or to go for a full-fledged career in general management.

FRANCESCO DAVERI | MBA Director, SDA Bocconi MBA Professor of Economics

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SEPTEMBER 2018 / FEBRUARY 2019

CORE COURSES

FULL-TIME MBASTRUCTURE AND CALENDAR

TERM 1 SEPT. TERM 2 OCT./NOV. TERM 3 NOV./DEC. TERM 4 JAN./FEB.

SEPTEMBER 2018

OPENING WEEK

OCTOBER 2018 / MAY 2019

PATH TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP (BLENDED)

OPPORTUNITY IDENTIFICATION AND IDEA CONCEPTUALIZATION

VENTURE TEAM BUILDING

IDEA VALIDATION & EXPERIMENTATION

BUSINESS PLANNING

PARTNER / INVESTOR PRESENTATION

FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ANALYSIS

FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS 1

FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CAPITAL BUDGETING

FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS 2

DECISIONS AND UNCERTAINTY

CORPORATE FINANCE 1

COST MANAGEMENT & PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS

BUSINESS ANALYTICS

CORPORATE FINANCE 2

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & CONTROL

CONTROLLING & INVESTING

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

MANAGING PEOPLE IN ORGANIZATIONS

OPERATIONS STRATEGY

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

ETHICS AND CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP

LEADING PEOPLE & PROCESSES

MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

COMPETITIVE STRATEGY

MACROECONOMICS

MARKETING MANAGEMENT

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT

CORPORATE STRATEGY

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

CUSTOMER DATA MANAGEMENT

ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN IN THE INFORMATION AGE

DEVELOPING COUNTRY GROWTH

PLANNING & INNOVATING

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MARCH / MAY 2019

CONCENTRATIONS FINANCE AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

INNOVATION, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, EXECUTION

CUSTOMER MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA

PRIVATE EQUITY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND RENEWAL

MARCH / MAY 2019

CONCENTRATION IN LUXURY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LBM CONCENTRATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GUCCI, LVMH AND VALENTINO

MARCH / MAY 2019

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM (ALTERNATIVE OPTION)

JUNE / AUGUST 2019

INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS (go to the CS section for all details)

INDIVIDUAL INTERNSHIPS

ENTREPRENEURIAL PROJECTS

SEPTEMBER / NOVEMBER 2019

SKILLS TRIAL TELECOM & NEW MEDIA CASE

BUSINESS GAME

CIVIC MANAGEMENT PROJECT

NOVEMBER 2019

ARRIVEDERCI WEEK

DECEMBER 2019

COMMENCEMENT DAY

Owing to the varying schedules of partner Universities, outgoing students may be involved in the Exchange Program starting from February/March and ending in May/June.

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BASIC KNOWLEDGE FOR ALL

OPTIONAL MBA ONLINE PRE-COURSESTo provide some common basics for students entering the MBA Program, during the months prior to the official start of the Program (July and August) the School offers access to online pre-courses. These courses include Introduction to Financial Accounting, Quantitative Methods, Macroeconomics and Microeconomics (see page 43 for detailed costs). Pre-courses are not compulsory for all students, but may be required for those without a background in economics and management.

The MBA pre-courses are delivered through distance learning platforms. Students work on their own, using materials provided by the School, with on-demand assistance.

ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND COMPUTING PACKAGESYou do not need to know the Italian language to attend our MBA. But you probably do not want to miss the opportunity to improve your language skills, particularly if you want to look for a job in Italy. From September to June we offer a free Italian course for students to improve their language skills.

Basic knowledge in the Internet age goes beyond learning a spoken and written language and extends to the learning of some basic computing tools. This is why, in the first few months of our MBA program, we provide free courses in Microsoft Excel as well as the Bloomberg package for Finance and Quantitative Analysis

Day ONE

OPENING WEEK. YOUR MBA BEGINS.

Our Program starts with a one-week MBA bootcamp, during which you are asked to understand and live the essence of the upcoming year.

Know your School The first day of the Opening Week will give you the opportunity to know the details of SDA Bocconi School of Management, Università Bocconi and your MBA curriculum. You will also celebrate the kick-off of the program with the School management, faculty, staff, and a group of alumni that will welcome you on board.

Know yourself and your class The second day is about experiencing the international environment of your class, getting acquainted with the different profiles and dreams of your classmates.

Know your career In the third day you will have the chance to interact with a sampling of key stakeholders for your future career: recruiters, career service, and alumni.

Know your MBA In the final day of the opening week, you will take part in what normally happens in a morning of MBA classes.

Day TWO

Day THREE

Day FOUR

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A TYPICAL MBA DAY

8.30 am - 10.00 am CLASS

10.15 am - 11.45 am CLASS

12.00 noon - 1.30 pm CLASS

1.30 pm - 2.30 pm LUNCH or LUNCH&LEARN TALKS

2.45 pm - 7.00 pmSEMINARS, CLUBS, CAREER SERVICE ACTIVITIES

STEFANO GATTI

Past MBA Director, SDA Bocconi MBA Professor of Financial Markets and Institutions

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OUR MBA PROGRAM CORNERSTONES

PLANNING & INNOVATINGThis sequence is focused on a detailedunderstanding of the macroeconomicand microeconomic environment inorder to plan the core strategic andmarketing actions that drive valuecreation for stakeholders.Specific attention is given to the abilityto change and evolve towards venuesof value creation that are sustainableand hard to imitate.

CONTROLLING & INVESTINGMeasuring the value produced byan organization is the starting point tounderstand the opportunities it facesand the investments it can sustain.Starting from a thorough understanding of financial markets and financial toolsthis second sequence provides a 360degree coverage of managementaccounting, corporate finance andfinancial institutions.

LEADING PEOPLE & PROCESSESCore competences of an organization lie in smart people and in effectiveand efficient organizational processes.This sequence aims to understandhow to design the organization, fuel it with the energy of smart and committed people and orchestrate a system of incentives that aim at both exploiting the existing competences and exploring new scenarios.

PATH TO ENTREPRENEURSHIPIn the PTE, participants will team up and develop a business or social entrepreneurship idea. The path is a blended learning experience with face-to-face sessions, online learning, group tutoring and out-of-the-classroom experiments. The path will cover all the initial phases of a start-up: from Opportunity Identification through Idea Validation to an Investor Pitch.

CORE COURSES AND SEMINARSOur MBA program is organized around three cornerstones, which represent the competence required of a global manager.

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Our Incubator - SpeedMIup - offers the opportunity to change entrepreneurial ideas into actual businesses, and

this is what many MBAs already ended up doing, successfully.

ALBERTO GRANDO SDA Bocconi MBA Professor of Operations and Technology Management,

Dean for Strategy Implementation, Università Bocconi

The SDA Bocconi MBA has proven to be an excellent opportunity to enhance my career.

Looking back on my time in Milano now, the MBA was not only a great and enriching

experience, but also one of the best investments of my life.

STEFAN KEGLMAIER | MBA 2016 | Germany Manager, Advisory at KPMG, Bermuda

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SPECIAL INITIATIVES FOR YOU

Lorenzo Pellicioli CEO Gruppo De Agostini

Christine Novakovic Head Corporate & Institutional Clients and Investment Bank Switzerland UBS Switzerland AG

Patrizia Grieco President Enel SpA

Vittorio Colao CEO Vodafone

LEADERSHIP SERIES

The Leadership Series is an initiative organized to expose our students to the vast knowledge and experience of top leaders in international companies. A unique opportunity to learn from their hands-on experience and talk with them during a cocktail following the event.

RECENT GUESTS OF THE LEADERSHIP SERIES HAVE INCLUDED:

Brian Heyworth Global Co-Head Financial Institutions at HSBC

Marco Bizzarri President and CEO, Gucci

Luca Mignini Campbell's President Global Biscuits and Snacks

Clara Furse Non-Executive Director, Nomura Holdings, Inc.

Peter Löscher Chairman of the Board, Sulzer

Albrecht Kiel Regional Managing Director Central Europe, Visa Europe

Cristina Bowerman Chef

Marc Girardelli Former Ski Champion

Alain Rauscher CEO Antin Infrastructure Partners

MARCO BIZZARRI President and CEO, Gucci

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LUNCH&LEARN TALKS

Our MBA is a well-established program, with course syllabi and schedules prepared well in advance.

Yet the structure of the program is flexible enough to accommodate timely though informal discussions of the “event of the day”, something that occurs unexpectedly and has powerful managerial consequences.

Lunch&Learn (L&L) Talks provide such informal occasions that lightly take students from morning to afternoon activities. On these occasions, external speakers as well as SDA Bocconi and Bocconi faculty members come for 45-minute talks on topics of interest. MBA students can discuss current issues in a timely fashion and naturally develop a habit to promptly compare and put into practice the concepts seen in class with real-life cases.

This is yet another chance to interact with classmates, with faculty members, and professionals. Keeping in mind that sharing a light meal with a teacher is an important piece of learning.

FRANCESCO GIAVAZZI

SDA Bocconi MBA Professor of Economics

The SDA Bocconi MBA program empowered me to develop a more strategic and business

oriented approach through a unique international learning

environment.

BRUNO FAIDUTTI | MBA 2017 Ecuador/Italy

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4 CONCENTRATIONS TO PERSONALIZE YOUR DEVELOPMENT

During the Concentration period you have the opportunity to focus your path on those specific managerial subjects congruent with your preferences and abilities.

Each year, around twenty electives are offered during the Concentrations, allowing students to gain in-depth skills in topics of major relevance in today’s business world.

The Electives are grouped into 4 Concentrations running in parallel groups of 2.

STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE 2 CONCENTRATIONS, ONE FOR EACH PERIOD, THAT IS 10 COURSES ACROSS TWO PERIODS.

I very much enjoy going beyondthe technical understanding of performance management and control systems with MBA students:

I like discovering with them that, in the end, performancemanagement is a matter of expectations and accountability, of providing people with direction,of getting everyone aligned and committed to execute with excellence.

ARIELA CAGLIO | SDA Bocconi MBAProfessor of Accounting, Control, Corporate and Real Estate Finance

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A FINANCE AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

• Structured and Project Finance• Real Estate Investment• M&A (a Financial Perspective)• Derivatives in Corporate Finance• The Practice of Finance

C INNOVATION, PRODUCTDEVELOPMENT, EXECUTION

• Ideating and Marketing New Products

• Management and Organization of the New Product Development

• Product and Service Design and Engineering• Strategy Execution• Innovating in the Global Landscape

BCUSTOMER MARKETING& SOCIAL MEDIA

• Pricing• Brand Management• Retail and Channel Management• Non-market Strategies• Digital Strategy

DPRIVATE EQUITY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP & RENEWAL

• Entrepreneurial Finance• Managing M&A• Private Equity• Change and Renewal Strategies• Corporate Entrepreneurship

Suggested paths will be:

EXPERT IN FINANCE:

A+D EXPERT IN MARKETING AND INNOVATION:

C+B EXPERT IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP:

C+DThe selection of electives changesfrom time to time to allow roomfor new ideas, projects or issuesof emerging significance.

CONCENTRATIONS FIRST PERIOD

CONCENTRATIONS SECOND PERIOD

SUGGESTED PATHS

The days of the Cowboy Entrepreneurs are gone, and so are those of the Nerd Entrepreneurs.Modern entrepreneurship teaching is about Smart Entrepreneurship; Smart Entrepreneurs recognize that there are huge uncertainties and failure risks in starting up a company. We teach tools aimed at managing these risks.

MIKKEL DRAEBYE | SDA Bocconi MBA Professor of Strategic and Entrepreneurial Management

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LUXURY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION

In addition to the 4 functional Concentrations, the SDA Bocconi Full-Time MBA Program offers participants the possibility to further personalize their development through the field-based Concentration in Luxury Business Management (LBM) in partnership with GUCCI, LVMH and Valentino, among the biggest players in the worldwide luxury industry. The active involvement of managers and professionals in the program assures an ideal interaction between theory and practice. This unique option is one of the very few Concentrations in Luxury Business Management within a top ranked International MBA.

LBM CONCENTRATION AT A GLANCE

NURTURING SPECIALIZED COMPETENCES

PILLARS OF LUXURY MANAGEMENT

DISCOVERING LUXURY MANAGEMENT

RETAIL MERCHANDISING DIGITAL/CRM GO-TO-MARKET

& GOING GLOBAL

RETAIL DEEP DIVE GLOBAL MINDSET IN-COMPANY PROJECT

PRODUCT BRAND

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PAOLA CILLOLBM Concentration Coordinator, SDA Bocconi MBA Professor of Marketing

The Luxury Business Management Concentration is organized into three intermingling phases to help students understand the nuances of the industry.

The program will cover various sectors within luxury such as fashion & apparel, accessories, fragrance & cosmetics, wines & spirits, jewelry & watches, automobiles, and travel & hospitality.

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LBM PARTNERSIn an ongoing exchange between SDA Bocconi School of Management and various luxury brands to enhance the overall experience for the students, the school and the companies involved, today Luxury Business Management Concentration partners with LVMH, GUCCI and VALENTINO.

These partnerships mean that students can:• Meet HR and Managers from these companies• Participate in career fairs and internship opportunities• Visit the manufacturing facilities and ateliers• Participate in case-studies and projects

RETAIL IMMERSIONA CHANCE TO WORK IN A LUXURY RETAIL ENVIRONMENT

CAPSTONE PROJECTA LUXURY BRAND MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE TEAM PROJECT

STUDY TOURA WEEK-LONG INTENSIVE STRATEGIC LUXURY MINDSET STUDY TOUR

KEY FACTS ABOUT THE LBM CONCENTRATION

MORE DETAILS: WWW.SDABOCCONI.IT/FTMBA/LBM

The LBM Concentration afforded me unique opportunities, both in Italy and abroad, that will remain highlights of my SDA Bocconi MBA. In Florence and Rome we got an inside look at some world-renowned luxury companies, from haute couture to private yachts. I never would have had this experience if it weren’t for the school’s vast network within the luxury industry and its ideal location in the fashion epicenter of the world.

SARA TRUAX | MBA 2017 | US

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YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE ANOTHER PRESTIGIOUS BUSINESS SCHOOL

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM

The International Exchange Program offers selected candidates the opportunity to spend a few months of the program at another top business school.

Students who apply for an International Exchange Program must demonstrate precise interests and solid motivations for going abroad by providing a clear indication of why the experience is necessary for their personal growth and career advancement. The School evaluates the reasons candidates put forward, and gives priority to those who most clearly demonstrate that they can benefit from the exchange and have a strong academic performance.

Owing to the varying schedules of partner Universities, outgoing students may be involved in the Exchange Program starting from February/March and ending in May/June.

I’ve been having a great time with my classmates! I went on yet

another fabulous outing hosted by the SDA Bocconi Motor Club: the corporate visit to Maserati!

It was my first visit to an auto factory, and I was amazed at the precision

with which the workers (and their robot counterparts)

assembled the cars.

ASHLEY GRAND | U.S. Incoming Exchange Student | NYU Stern

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INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM PARTNERS

EUROPE

Alliance Manchester Business School,The University of Manchester (Manchester, UK)

ESSEC Business School (Cergy-Pontoise, France)

HEC Paris (Jouy-en-Josas, France)

ESADE Business School (Barcelona, Spain)

IE Business School (Madrid, Spain)

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (Rotterdam, The Netherlands)

USA

Babson College (Babson Park, Massachusetts)

The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University (Durham, North Carolina)

Kellogg School of Management (Evanston, Illinois)

Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University (New York, New York)

McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin (Austin, Texas)

Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University (Ithaca, New York)

Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Michigan)

Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth (Hanover, New Hampshire)

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill, North Carolina)

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (Chicago, Illinois)

Warrington College of Business Administration, University of Florida (Gainesville, Florida)

Wharton, University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

CANADA

Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University (Montreal, Canada)

Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto (Toronto, Ontario)

Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia (Vancouver, British Columbia)

Schulich School of Business, York University (Toronto, Ontario)

AUSTRALIA

AGSM MBA Program, Australian School of Business, University of New South Wales (Sydney, New South Wales)

Melbourne Business School, The University of Melbourne (Melbourne, Victoria)

BRAZIL

FGV-EAESP Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo da Fundação Getulio Vargas (São Paulo)

CHINA

CEIBS - China Europe International Business School (Shanghai)

HKUST Business School The School of Business and Management, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong)

Tsinghua SEM School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University (Beijing)

INDIA

ISB - Indian School of Business (Hyderabad)

JAPAN

Graduate School of International Management, International University of Japan (Niigata)

Keio Business School, Keio University (Yokohama Kanagawa)

SINGAPORE

Nus Business School (Singapore)

* This list may be subject to change, as well as the availability of exchange slots.

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ARRIVEDERCI WEEK

The last part of the MBA Program will take place in the Arrivederci Week and will include:

ARTS AND BUSINESS

THE SHARING ECONOMY

GOVERNMENT RELATED FINANCE

THE TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT OF BIG DATA MARKETING

GRAND FINALEwitnessing first-hand “Made in Italy”business models and Blue Chip Companies.

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Day FOUR

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OUR AIM IS TO EXPANDYOUR FUTURE CAREER

The CAREER SERVICE is a key partner to MBA candidates seeking to achieve their career goals and to recruiting companies who need to feed their international talent pipeline.

Each Career Service team member’s mission is to support you throughout the program, providing you with the right tools and knowledge to plan and execute an effective career strategy, connecting you with the right employers and alumni and helping you to successfully re-enter the job market after graduation.

It is a full time effort where we partner with each and every one of you individually as well as with the entire class.

A WHOLE TEAM FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH, FULL TIME.

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You will start early in the program to interact with a network of international employers who are recruiting MBA students for internships and later in the year for permanent positions.

How you prepare for the recruitment processes is crucial, as your performance in the interviews will have an impact on your future career.

The career service team will make sure you arrive to your appointments in top shape, prepping you with a range of activities.

REV UP YOUR ENGINES FOR THE RECRUITING SEASON

CAREER COUNSELINGTargeted, pragmatic one-on-one advice and interview practice by Career Service team members – each one an expert in different industry sectors – to help you with your professional goals and day-to-day quest for your career development.

INTERVIEW AND ASSESSMENT PRACTICEYou’ll have unlimited interview practice with us, and many opportunities to train with alumni and industry experts, including assessment center simulations.

CAREER SEMINARS & WORKSHOPSEnvision your career plan, engage in challenging discussions with experts in different industries, test your job interviewing, networking or salary negotiation skills, and learn to crack business cases. The seminars & workshop program varies according to each class profile and market trends, but always includes the fundamentals of job market dynamics and a thorough preparation for most challenging selection processes.

COACHING A tailored coaching program with top SDA Bocconi coaches which helps you enhance your self-awareness, recognize your strengths and maximize your personal growth during your whole MBA experience.

MENTORING WITH ALUMNIPast alumni who were in your shoes not long ago will provide you with the hands-on wisdom you need to navigate your MBA experience as effectively as possible.

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All year round, Career Service invites employers and alumni to post job opportunities on our Career Portal or to meet MBA students on campus or at their premises, to organize challenges and competitions. These activities are crucial to network, see talent in action and generate recruitment opportunities.

MEET THE EMPLOYERS

Attending company presentations and networking events and making yourself visible helps you start creating a network of contacts you will be able to build on for years to come.

Visiting employers at their sites is even more exciting: interest-based groups of students may be invited to and help organize Career treks and Company visits in Italy and abroad.

International Business Challenges sponsored by global companies in the healthcare, consumer goods, consulting or venture capital sectors encourage the most competitive candidates of top business schools to engage in a fair but tough

competition over a business case. Winning teams get great visibility and often gain a fast track to a summer internship.

Even if some employers are not able to come on campus, it does not mean they are not interested in you: Career Service coordinates applications to online job-postings on the School’s platform and helps recruiters to select candidates for interviews directly from the CV Database.

Career Service also encourages entrepreneurship and partners with students who seek employment on their own, providing advice and facilitating contacts.

My MBA taught me not to limit myself and rise above the financial aspect. Before that, I had no clear career strategy, my MBA opened many doors. I had many opportunities to choose from, many of which seemed impossible before.

CHRISTOPHE HAYEK MBA 2016 | French/Lebanese Senior Program Manager at Amazon - Luxembourg

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Between June and August you can apply in real life what you have learned in class, tackling challenging, real business problems in one of the following activities:

GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS

INDIVIDUAL INTERNSHIPS

You attended the Career Service workshops, went through a number of selection processes and secured an internship with a great employer: well done! It is your chance to put your skills to work and show your relationship abilities while contributing to a strategic project. It is also a great networking opportunity allowing you to see for yourself what your next career step may be.

ENTREPRENEURIAL PROJECTS

Do you have a cool business idea or a family business to expand? Early in the program you can start the Path to Entrepreneurship. From mid-May you will be able to create your own business plan or found a start up under the supervision of your entrepreneurship professor.

INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS

OBTAINED THROUGH CAREER SERVICE

ENTREPRENEURIAL PROJECTS

INDIVIDUAL INTERNSHIPS 2017: INDUSTRIES

TECHNOLOGY 25%

CONSULTING 19%

INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 14%

HEALTHCARE/CHEMICAL 13%

LUXURY/FASHION/RETAIL 12%

FINANCIAL SERVICES 11%

FMCG 4%

OTHER 2%

84% 79% 8%

MORE DETAILS:

WWW.SDABOCCONI.IT/FTMBA/CAREER

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Many of our global recruiting partners say we make their life easier, as we assist them in selecting the best fitting candidates for their talent pipeline.

The best reward for us? When our alumni become successful leaders and come back to campus year after year to recruit new world-class MBA talent.

| THE CAREER SERVICE TEAM @ SDA BOCCONI |

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The permanent recruiting campaign starts officially in June, when the 800+ employers and alumni in our database receive a hard or soft copy of the current class CV Book, and continues after graduation.

WE SUPPORT YOUR POST-MBA JOB SEARCH

POST-MBA DESTINATION INDUSTRIES

TECH/E-BUSINESS 30%

CONSULTING 28%

FINANCIAL SERVICES 15%

LUXURY/FASHION/RETAIL 8%

FMCG 7%

PHARMA/CHEMICAL 4%

INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 3%

OTHER 5%

CHANGED AT LEAST ONE AMONG COUNTRY, SECTOR, FUNCTION

ACCEPTED OFFERS SOURCED BY CAREER SERVICE/SCHOOL

A FEW THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OUR EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS (MBA CLASS OF 2016)

POST-MBA COMPENSATION AVERAGE POST-MBA BASE SALARY*

€ 78,034 * Does not include variable

pay or benefits and perquisites

GLOBAL MBA RANKING FT

#2 IN EUROPE FOR SALARY INCREASE*

* Salary increase 3 years after graduation

OF GRADUATES SEEKING EMPLOYMENT FOUND A NEW JOB THREE MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION

89% 79% 59%

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For permanent jobs, the recruiting bar is high: the selection process for the most sought-after MBA rotational programs or key management positions is tough.

The good news is that by this time most MBA candidates have developed excellent networking and interviewing skills, have a summer internship experience under their belt and are able to interact effectively with recruiters.This is also where you make us the most proud and contribute to raising the profile of our School with the best global employers.

Still searching for your ideal job after graduation? You will find that the Career Service team will continue supporting you long after you have left campus.

We will stay in touch, continuing to advise you individually and sending contacts and job opportunities your way: together we will succeed.

WE NURTURE YOUR TALENT

The MBA at SDA Bocconi was crucial for me to change

country, industry, and function. It has given me a network that

has already proven valuable, and that I expect to be more

valuable in the future. I’m very proud to be part

of the Bocconi community.

ZACH ROESLER MBA 2016 | US

Senior Service Delivery Manager - MACH MBA

at Microsoft, Italy

TOP RECRUITERS 2016

AMAZON

MICROSOFT

BAIN & COMPANY

INFOSYS

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ERNST&YOUNG

THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP

A SELECTION OF MBA CLASS OF 2016 RECRUITERS

ABINBEV

ACCENTURE STRATEGY

ACQUA DI PARMA

ADITYA BIRLA

ADMIRAL GROUP

ALIX PARTNERS

AMADEUS

ARTHUR D. LITTLE

BPI

BULGARI

CARTIER

CREDIT SUISSE

DELOITTE

DEUTSCHE BANK

FERRARI

FROG DESIGN

GOOGLE

GRUPPO CAMPARI

GSK

GUCCI

H&M

HILTI

IIT-ITALIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

INTERBRAND

LILLY

JOHNSON &JOHNSON

KPMG

MARS INC.

MCKINSEY & COMPANY

PERCASSI GROUP

PRADA

PWC

ROCHE

SAMSUNG

SOLVAY

SYNGENTA

QUADRIVIO SGR

VALENTINO

VODAFONE

YOOX-NET-A-PORTER GROUP

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MBA PEOPLEIn our MBA Program, you meet men and women of extraordinary intellectual character with diverse backgrounds and experiences, all motivated to reach their life goals.

To get the most from the MBA, you need to embrace teamwork by understanding and acting on key concepts such as collaboration, discussion, involvement and responsibility.

PARTICIPANTS 103 AVERAGE AGE 30

5,5 YEARS AVERAGE PRE-MBA

WORK EXPERIENCE

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CLASS OF 2017 PROFILE

GENDER FEMALE 36% MALE 64%

DEGREE ECONOMICS 42% ENGINEERING 33% HUMANITIES 13% LAW 7% SCIENCES 5%

PRE-MBA WORKING EXPERIENCE 1-2 3% 3-4 30% 5-7 49% >7 18%

AGE <=25 2% 26-27 11% 28-30 55% 31-33 24% >33 8%

GEOGRAPHIC ORIGIN ITALY 23% EUROPE (EXCLUDING ITALY) 22% LATIN AMERICA 20% NORTH AMERICA 19% ASIA 14% AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST 2%

COUNTRIES REPRESENTED: ARGENTINA, BELARUS, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, CROATIA, ECUADOR, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, INDIA, ITALY, LITHUANIA, MALTA, MEXICO, MOLDOVA, PERU, PORTUGAL, RUSSIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWITZERLAND, TURKEY, UKRAINE, UK, USA, URUGUAY, VENEZUELA, SWEDEN.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

BEFORE MBA

INDUSTRY 28% CONSULTING/PROF. SERVICES 19% FINANCIAL SERVICES/INSURANCE 17% SERVICES 12% FASHION, DESIGN & LUXURY 8% TELECOM/IT 8% ENERGY & UTILITIES 7% OTHER 1%

NUMBER OF NATIONALITIES 32

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AN ALL-ROUND EXPERIENCE STUDENT CLUBS Student Clubs are open to all master’s students and give the opportunity to work and network with students from the other SDA Bocconi Master Programs. As student led organizations, they require managerial abilities in seeking financing, drawing up business plans, developing press and company relations and running activities.

The Clubs are also an important crossroads where students work with alumni, teachers and the business world around areas of common interest. Each Professional Club has a Faculty and a Career Service advisor to facilitate planning and executing of activities as well as the learning process.

STUDENT & ALUMNI CLUBS

DIVINO CLUB (Wine, Culture and Tradition)

ENTREPRENEUR CLUB

ETHICA CLUB (Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility)

FINANCE CLUB

FOOTBALL CLUB

HEALTHCARE CLUB

LUXURY ARTS CLUB

MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING CLUB

MARKETING CLUB

MOTOR CLUB

RUNNING CLUB

SAILING CLUB

SKI CLUB

MAIN CLUB EVENTS THE ROLEX MBA’S CONFERENCE AND REGATTA This annual regatta is the most popular event organized by SDA Bocconi in partnership with Rolex and Yacht Club Italiano. It brings together students and alumni of the world’s top business schools with managers from leading Italian and international organizations. A conference on emerging issues also takes place alongside the regatta: students, alumni and guests from universities, industry and finance join together for an exchange of ideas. The regatta takes place in Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino. Through the years the event hosted schools such as Harvard, Tuck, Wharton and London Business School.

THE SDA BOCCONI SKI CUP The Ski Cup is one of the main events of year. The latest edition of the Ski Cup was held in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Through the years the event has seen a growing participation of students and alumni as well as guests from other prestigious European Business Schools.

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Launching Imagine Bocconi with such an extraordinary team was a unique opportunity to challenge myself. If you want to raise the bar, SDA Bocconi is the right place to be.

PABLO RODRÍGUEZ VERDEGUER MBA 2016 | Spanish | Head of Business Development, Biogenera Spa, Italy

Taking part in the WBS Competition allowed us to test our business skills and challenge other MBA students from all the world. Teamwork is key in such environments.

DAVIDE SCANNAPIECO MBA 2015 | Italian | Associate at Mc Kinsey & Company, Italy

Every year our students participate in a number of international professional competitions where they meet and compete against teams from other Schools.

Students from the class of 2013 won the A.T. Kearney Global Prize competition and claimed third place in the Novartis Mastermind Challenge, while MBA 2014 Entrepreneur Club students won second place at the Venture Capital Investment Competition at IESE in Barcelona.

SDA Bocconi team finished second in the 2015 Healthcare Case Competition organized by Warwick Business School in London and our teams regulary participate in the Hult Prize, a start-up accelerator for budding young social entrepreneurs emerging from the world’s universities. Last but not least in 2016 our students participated in the Amazon Case Competition at HEC Paris as part of the teams that made it to the podium.

2017 highlights include the 3rd International Finance Competition organized by the Finance Club with the sponsorship of Bain & Company, Edison and UniCredit; and the 2nd edition of Imagine Bocconi, a 3-day hackathon in collaboration with Generali, to generate new ideas for the insurance sector.

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS

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Alumni are one of the greatest assets of business schools throughout the world. Bocconi Alumni Association (BAA) brings together more than 100,000 Alumni who have acquired a Bocconi Degree. Over 12,000 come from SDA Bocconi MBA and Master’s Programs.

BAA Bocconi Alumni Association carries out many initiatives, in Italy and abroad, in order to achieve its objectives:

AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORKBocconi and SDA Bocconi Alumni live and work in more than 110 countries. The Alumni network is developing local chapters in a vast number of cities including Athens, Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Dubai, Frankfurt, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Mumbai, Munich, New York, Oslo, Paris, São Paulo, Shanghai, Tokyo, Zagreb and Zurich. In addition, there are a large number of more informal networks in other cities.

BAA BOCCONI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

1 Encouraging the exchange of experiences and networking among Alumni.

Alumni activities are available at www.bocconialumni.it where you will find an online directory and names of Class representatives, a calendar of events, newsletters, Chapter and Club news, and many other Alumni targeted services.

2 Providing them with Continuous Learning and Career Service tools.

3 Gaining visibility and prestige for SDA Bocconi at the national and international levels.

4 Promoting international development and the growth of SDA Bocconi.

5 Encouraging donations to the School from individual members and supporting fund-raising activities that enhance Bocconi initiatives.

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TAKE ACTION

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MAKE CONTACT WITH SDA BOCCONI AND THEN MAKE AN EDUCATED CHOICE

MEET US IN YOUR REGION OF THE WORLD

To choose the MBA that best fits your profile and interests, attend a SDA Bocconi MBA recruitment event and/or set up an individual orientation meeting in one of the many locations around the world where our staff travels annually.

PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATE COUNSELING SERVICES

An even deeper introduction to the MBA would involve a visit to Milano where, in addition to an orientation meeting, you can sit in a lesson and get to know our MBA students. A visit devoted to you, to clear up any doubts.

To arrange an individual visit and/or attend a class, please contact:

md@sdabocconi.it Tel.+39 02.5836 3125

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APPLICATION PROCESS

FUNDING YOUR SDA BOCCONI MBA

Any MBA involves considerable personal and financial commitment. Mandatory attendance and full-time investment are required.

TUITION FEES

The total fee is EUR 52,000, to be paid in four instalments.

The tuition fees include most teaching materials (although some texts must be purchased separately) and use of the School’s desktop PCs. Optional Online Pre-Courses Cost

Eur 1,500

Monthly Estimates

HOUSING Eur 600 - 900

MEALS Eur 450

LOCAL TRANSPORTS Eur 100

MISC. EXPENSES Eur 350

TOTAL Eur 1,500 - 1,800

FINANCING AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year multiple scholarships and tuition waivers are available for outstanding candidates.

Check out the many scholarship opportunities on our website.

Applications are reviewed on a rollingbasis during the following date range:

Application Review Start Date: September 2017

Application Review End Date: July 2018

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in any discipline, professional working experience, and must submit the following materials:

Online Application for Admission

Official University Transcript of Grades

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Video pre-interview

GMAT/GRE

TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/CPE (required for applicants who are non-native English speakers, or who have not completed university degree in English)

Two Letters of Reference

EUR 100 Application Fee

THE SELECTION PROCESS STEP BY STEP

After an initial pre-selection carried out when applications and documents are received, personal admissions interviews take place either in Milano, or in a candidate’s country of residence.

Selection results (Admission, Deferment, Non-Admission) are communicated to the candidates in writing, taking up to 12 weeks after all tests have been submitted, documents received and interviews completed.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION The application form is available exclusively online at:

www.sdabocconi.it/admissionsmba

ONLINE

Fill out and submit the online application through our website and upload all required documents to the “Documents” section of your online application. Official/original or certified degree certificate/transcript should be both uploaded and sent by post. Applicants may verify the arrival of their application and confirm that full documentation has been received through our application website.

For further information on individual applications, please contact the Admissions Service at admissions@sdabocconi.it

All application documents must be sent to:

SDA Bocconi Masters Division Recruiting and Admissions Service Via Balilla 18 - 20136 Milano, Italy Tel: + 39 02 5836 3228/3299 Fax: +39 02 5836 3272

MORE DETAILS:

WWW.SDABOCCONI.IT/FTMBA/FEES

WWW.SDABOCCONI.IT/FTMBA/SCHOLARSHIPS

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MBA TIMETABLE

FULL-TIME MBA 2018-2019 44TH EDITION

ONE INTAKE PER YEAR

OF APPROXIMATELY 100 STUDENTS

DURATION: 12 MONTHS FULL-TIME

MBA PROGRAM START DATE: SEPTEMBER 2018

END OF CLASSES: NOVEMBER 2019

COMMENCEMENT DAY: DECEMBER 2019

SDA BOCCONI FULL-TIME MBA FOR PEOPLE WHO JUST WON’T STOP

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The Commencement Ceremony is a mixture of different feelings...

Coldplay’s “Adventure of a Lifetime” was our theme song, but we soon realized the bond with the MBA class

and the school is for a lifetime.

LUCA CASSANI | MBA 2015 | ItalyAccount Technology Strategist - Mach MBA at Microsoft, Italy

SDA Bocconi School of Management | Masters Division Via Balilla 18 - 20136 Milano, Italy | tel +39 02 5836 3125 | md@sdabocconi.it | www.sdabocconi.it

SDA BOCCONI SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

ACCREDITATIONS

European Quality Improvement System

AACSB InternationalThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Quality Management SystemCertification ISO 9001:2008Financed ProjectsService Centre

Association of MBAsMBA provision accredited

CFA program partner of CFA InstituteMCF program accredited

PMI-Project Management Institute Registered Education Provider

Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association ® Academic Partner

The Italian Association for Management EducationDevelopment Full-Time MBA accreditedExecutive MBA accredited

ACADEMIC/PROGRAM PARTNERSHIP AND CERTIFICATIONS

MEMBERSHIPS

RANKINGS

Financial Times

Bloomberg Businessweek

The Economist - Which MBA?

Forbes

Espansione

QS

The Academyof Business in Society

European Foundation for Management Development

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Partnership in International Management

Community of European Management Schools andInternational Companies

The Italian Association for Management Education Development

Member of PRMEPrinciples for Responsible Management Education

SDA Bocconi School of Management has been a leading institution in management training for over 40 years. The School’s mission is to help individuals, companies and institutions grow by promoting managerial culture, knowledge and innovation.

MBA Programs, Executive and Specialized Masters, Executive Programs, Custom Programs, Applied Research, Research Labs and Knowledge Centers all contribute to this - a wide offering aimed at professionals from all over the world and from all sectors of the economy.

SDA Bocconi is among the leading Business Schools in Europe and is among the few to have gained triple accreditation - EQUIS, AMBA and AACS - which puts it in the élite of Business Schools worldwide.

Choosing to study at SDA Bocconi in Milano means choosing a stimulating environment in Italy’s entrepreneurial, industrial and financial capital - a gateway to Europe with a wealth of connections and opportunities. Milano is also synonym for culture, fashion, design, taste and the art of living.

SDA Bocconi has also recently launched its Campus in Asia with the opening of MISB Bocconi, Mumbai’s International School of Business, which aims to enhance the School’s global presence.

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