Bologna Business School (BBS)
Villa Guastavillani
Via degli Scalini, 18
40136 Bologna / Italy
Via degli Scalini, 18
40136 Bologna / Italy
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Programs at Bologna BBS
MBA Design, Fashion and Luxury Goods
Duration
12 months
Language
English
Tuition
35,000
Intakes
September
Deadline
May 16
Avg. Work Exp (years)
8.0
Features
- Program includes a 500-hour internship.
Placement Industries
Consulting 40%, Retail & Consumer Goods 20%, Technology 20%Placement Functions
Finance 40%, Marketing 20%, Sales 20%, Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Operations 20%
MBA Food and Wine
Duration
12 months
Language
English
Tuition
35,000
Intakes
September
Deadline
May 16
Avg. Work Exp (years)
7.0
Features
- Program includes a 500-hour internship.
Placement Functions
Sales 50%, General Management 25%
MBA Green Energy and Sustainable Businesses
Duration
12 months
Language
English
Tuition
35,000
Intakes
September
Deadline
May 16
Avg. Work Exp (years)
7.0
Features
- Program includes a 500-hour internship.
Placement Functions
General Management 31%, Finance 15%, Project Management 15%, Sales 8%, Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Operations 8%
MBA AI and Manufacturing
Duration
12 months
Language
English
Tuition
35,000
Intakes
September
Deadline
May 16
Avg. Work Exp (years)
7.0
Features
- Program includes a 500-hour internship.
Placement Functions
Sales 21%, Finance 17%, General Management 17%, Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Operations 17%, Marketing 7%, Project Management 7%, Other 7%
MBA Supercars, Superbikes and Motorsports
Duration
12 months
Language
English
Tuition
35,000
Intakes
September
Deadline
May 16
Avg. Work Exp (years)
8.0
Features
- Program includes a 500-hour internship.
MBA (Evening)
Duration
14 months
Language
Italian
Tuition
19,100
Intakes
September
Avg. Work Exp (years)
8.0
Features
- Program is open to graduates with more than 3 years of professional experience and non-graduates, who are required to have at least 5 years of work experience.
- Course can be completed in 14 to 18 months.
- Program is divided into 11 core courses and 9 keynote speeches. Each course is divided into four weekly modules, each including approximately 6 evening meetings (one in Bologna and one online, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6.30pm to 10pm), and a study on the online platform.
MBA (Weekend)
Duration
22 months
Language
Italian
Tuition
19,100
Intakes
September
Avg. Work Exp (years)
8.0
Features
- Program can be completed in 20 to 24 months.
- Students attend one two-day (Friday and Saturday) on-campus session per month, then utilize the BBS e-learning platform.
Hybrid MBA
Duration
18 months
Language
Italian
Tuition
19,100
Intakes
September
Avg. Work Exp (years)
8.0
Features
- Program can be completed in 18 to 20 months.
Hybrid MBA English Edition
Duration
18 months
Language
English
Tuition
19,100
Intakes
December
Avg. Work Exp (years)
8.0
Features
- Program can be completed in 16 to 18 months.
- Coursework consists of 13 core courses and 3 cross-cutting courses.
- Program also includes 85 online didactic sessions that meet every week on Wednesday afternoons and every 3/4 Weeks (approximately) on Friday evening and Saturday morning for four hours.
- Reduced fees are available for students who apply by May 15, 2024.
Executive MBA
Duration
18 months
Language
Italian
Tuition
26,600
Intakes
December
Avg. Work Exp (years)
18.0
Features
- Classes are held over 52 classroom days articulated in 26 2-day long classes (Friday and Saturday).
- Participants will attend an immersion program in a country to be chosen among Brazil, Great Britain, South Africa, the United States, Perù, Japan, Poland or Germany.
- Program can be completed in 18 to 20 months.
International Executive MBA
Duration
18 months
Language
English
Tuition
25,600
Intakes
October
Avg. Work Exp (years)
12.0
Features
- Classes are divided into 12 residentials of 3 days each (Thursday, Friday and Saturday, once a month).
- Program can be completed in 18 to 20 months on a part-time hybrid basis.
- Class size is 25 to 30 participants.
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"Our MBA is a non-degree program" - Why the buyer should bew...
Duncan
started Jan 20, 2022 |
MKennedy
replied Jan 20
Application
I have a fascinating exchange of emails with the business school linked to an ancient European university (the oldest - Bologna) today. They have a range of executive and online masters delivered by a business school which is was founded by some commercial partners together with the university but o...

"Our MBA is a non-degree program" - Why the buyer should bew...
Duncan
started Jan 20, 2022 |
MKennedy
replied Jan 20
Application
12
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1314
Views
I have a fascinating exchange of emails with the business school linked to an ancient European university (the oldest - Bologna) today. They have a range of executive and online masters delivered by a business school which is was founded by some commercial partners together with the university but o...
2
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329
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Hybrid MBA or Partime
Appel Guy
started Dec 09, 2021 |
Duncan
replied Dec 9
Post-MBA Careers
Somehow Bologna Business School received an Equis accreditation.Now the School is revamping its programme.
I wonder has anyone made experience with their programmes? I am looking for a value for budget programme.
The Programme does give european credit points. Any experince how this is to asses by...
Hybrid MBA or Partime
Appel Guy
started Dec 09, 2021 |
Duncan
replied Dec 9
Post-MBA Careers
2
Replies
329
Views
Somehow Bologna Business School received an Equis accreditation.Now the School is revamping its programme.
I wonder has anyone made experience with their programmes? I am looking for a value for budget programme.
The Programme does give european credit points. Any experince how this is to asses by...
39
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55721
Views
luxury brand management
sean
started Jul 22, 2019 |
Higin22
replied Jul 22
Luxury
Hi, I am Sean. Would you please advise me about the matter below ;
I am thinking of doing a MBA at Babson, Baruch, Fordham, Thunderbird, or GW. Which MBA school would you choose among 5 schools mentioned above if you were in my case? I have been working in fashion industry for 4 years and I am plann...
luxury brand management
sean
started Jul 22, 2019 |
Higin22
replied Jul 22
Luxury
39
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55721
Views
Hi, I am Sean. Would you please advise me about the matter below ;
I am thinking of doing a MBA at Babson, Baruch, Fordham, Thunderbird, or GW. Which MBA school would you choose among 5 schools mentioned above if you were in my case? I have been working in fashion industry for 4 years and I am plann...
1
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737
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Masters in business analytics or finance from UPF/ Nova SBE/...
confusedcostanza
started May 08, 2018 |
Razors Edge
replied May 8
Finance
Business Analytics
hello guys i am planning to pursue a masters in finance or a masters in business analytics from either of the above mentioned schools. I speak fluent italian, english and my mother tongue. This year, i failed to get an admit from the bocconi msc finance but got an admit from a finance masters at pol...
Masters in business analytics or finance from UPF/ Nova SBE/...
confusedcostanza
started May 08, 2018 |
Razors Edge
replied May 8
Finance
Business Analytics
1
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737
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hello guys i am planning to pursue a masters in finance or a masters in business analytics from either of the above mentioned schools. I speak fluent italian, english and my mother tongue. This year, i failed to get an admit from the bocconi msc finance but got an admit from a finance masters at pol...
4
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MBA Italy
dbdango1
started Mar 23, 2018 |
Hawing76
replied Mar 23
Application
Hello! I am Italian but I'm living in London for the past 7 years. I would like to go back to my country to do an MBA and start working in the country again.
I am considering Bologna Business School and MIP.
Is there another one that I should apply to? I would like to have as many chances as possi...
MBA Italy
dbdango1
started Mar 23, 2018 |
Hawing76
replied Mar 23
Application
4
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941
Views
Hello! I am Italian but I'm living in London for the past 7 years. I would like to go back to my country to do an MBA and start working in the country again.
I am considering Bologna Business School and MIP.
Is there another one that I should apply to? I would like to have as many chances as possi...
2
Replies
653
Views
Is university of bologna any good for a masters in finance?
confusedcostanza
started Jan 23, 2018 |
mba hipster
replied Jan 23
Application
The LMEC econ program is great and places well at top phd programs in the US but i wonder what continental euro schools are good for a degree in finance. Is bologna a good school for finance? What about UPF?
Is university of bologna any good for a masters in finance?
confusedcostanza
started Jan 23, 2018 |
mba hipster
replied Jan 23
Application
2
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653
Views
The LMEC econ program is great and places well at top phd programs in the US but i wonder what continental euro schools are good for a degree in finance. Is bologna a good school for finance? What about UPF?
6
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MBA from solid but unranked school on a budget
Mattynumba1
started Sep 20, 2016 |
Mattynumba1
replied Sep 20
I am interested in doing my MBA but not for the reasons that many others do their MBAs. I do not need to work at McKinsey or even build a big network to get a job. I run a small design shop with two other partners and am generally happy doing what I do.
Instead, I would do an MBA to help me underst...
MBA from solid but unranked school on a budget
Mattynumba1
started Sep 20, 2016 |
Mattynumba1
replied Sep 20
6
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2254
Views
I am interested in doing my MBA but not for the reasons that many others do their MBAs. I do not need to work at McKinsey or even build a big network to get a job. I run a small design shop with two other partners and am generally happy doing what I do.
Instead, I would do an MBA to help me underst...

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28126
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Low budget mba programs in europe
Shashank_t
started Sep 14, 2016 |
Red For Fred
replied Sep 14
Funding/Financial Aid
I am looking for some mba programs in Europe with low tuition fees. I have done my Bachelors in Management studies and have an experience of 1 year.
Can anyone suggest me of some options in Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, etc. The fees shouldn't be too high. Somewhere around 6000-7000 euros for...

Low budget mba programs in europe
Shashank_t
started Sep 14, 2016 |
Red For Fred
replied Sep 14
Funding/Financial Aid
27
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28126
Views
I am looking for some mba programs in Europe with low tuition fees. I have done my Bachelors in Management studies and have an experience of 1 year.
Can anyone suggest me of some options in Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, etc. The fees shouldn't be too high. Somewhere around 6000-7000 euros for...
7
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713
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Rsm and some other doubts
tosha
started Jul 22, 2014 |
ezra
replied Jul 22
Post-MBA Careers
Hello everyone,
I would explain briefly my situation in order to collect some other opinions and suggestions (precious when you a bit confused).
I am 29 yo living and working in Russia as Head of import office, I am Italian and i can speak Italia, Russian and fluenty and got some knowledge (i can u...
Rsm and some other doubts
tosha
started Jul 22, 2014 |
ezra
replied Jul 22
Post-MBA Careers
7
Replies
713
Views
Hello everyone,
I would explain briefly my situation in order to collect some other opinions and suggestions (precious when you a bit confused).
I am 29 yo living and working in Russia as Head of import office, I am Italian and i can speak Italia, Russian and fluenty and got some knowledge (i can u...

7
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557
Views
legal authority to issue degrees
pkny
started Apr 13, 2014 |
emilymbaluxe
replied Apr 13
Hi,
I am currently looking for a MBA / Master in fashion management (especially interested in doing the Master programme at Barcelona Business School or MBA/Masters at IFA Pais in cooperation with Polimoda) . How do I know it a certain university / business school / academy has the right to issue d...

legal authority to issue degrees
pkny
started Apr 13, 2014 |
emilymbaluxe
replied Apr 13
7
Replies
557
Views
Hi,
I am currently looking for a MBA / Master in fashion management (especially interested in doing the Master programme at Barcelona Business School or MBA/Masters at IFA Pais in cooperation with Polimoda) . How do I know it a certain university / business school / academy has the right to issue d...
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