Program Spotlight: Full-Time MBA
Tuition
75,000
Duration
12
months
Class Size
113
Intakes
September
Language
English
Avg. Work Exp.
6.0 yrs
Avg. Salary
86,274
Woman
30%
SDA Bocconi School of Management
Masters Division - Recruiting and Admissions Service
Via Roberto Sarfatti, 10
20136 Milan / Italy
Via Roberto Sarfatti, 10
20136 Milan / Italy
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Programs at SDA Bocconi
MBA
Duration
12 months
Language
English
Tuition
75,000
Intakes
September
Class Size
113
Avg. Work Exp (years)
6.0
Avg. Salary
86,274
Concentrations
- Finance and Private Investment
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Customer Experience Management
- Luxury Business Management
Placement Industries
Technology 30%, Financial Services 21%, Health Care / Pharmaceuticals 14%, Consulting 11%, Luxury / Fashion 10%Placement Functions
Marketing 37%, Finance 18%, General Management 18%, Consulting 15%, Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Operations 11%
Executive MBA Modular
Duration
18 months
Languages
English, Italian
Tuition
55,000
Intakes
November
Deadline
July 15
Class Size
55
Avg. Work Exp (years)
13.0
Features
- Program offered in Italian with some modules in English.
- Only offered in Milan location, with seven one-week modules and six weekends.
Executive MBA Weekend
Duration
18 months
Languages
English, Italian
Tuition
55,000
Intakes
May
Class Size
50
Cities
Milan,Rome (Italy)
Avg. Work Exp (years)
13.0
Features
- Program offered in Italian with some modules in English.
- Taught in Milan and Rome with 35 weekend classes and 1 to 2 long weekend modules (Friday to Saturday).
Global Executive MBA
Duration
18 months
Language
English
Tuition
110,000
Intakes
September
Class Size
33
Avg. Work Exp (years)
15.0
Features
- Program is offered in partnership with Rotman School of Management.
- Modules are held in Milan, Toronto, Mumbai, San Francisco, Copenhagen, Shanghai, and São Paulo.
Rankings
Ranked
Listed in
1
BusinessWeek (Europe) 2023-24
3
BusinessWeek (Europe) 2021-22
4
FT Global MBA 2024
6
FT Global MBA 2023
13
Economist MBA 2022
34
FT EMBA 2022
Ranked
1
BusinessWeek (Europe) 2023-24
3
BusinessWeek (Europe) 2021-22
4
FT Global MBA 2024
6
FT Global MBA 2023
13
Economist MBA 2022
34
FT EMBA 2022
Scholarships
- Total Tuition Waiver - Europe (Italy excluded)
- Total Tuition Waiver - Outside Europe
- Total Tuition Waiver - Italy
- Partial Tuition Waiver - Regional
- Partial Tuition Waiver - Women
- Partial Tuition Waiver - Humanities, Law or Sciences
- Scholarship for Postgraduate Specialization Course
- Valentino Scholarship
- 30% Club Italy Women Scholarship
- Sailing Club Scholarship
- Ski Club Scholarship
- MBA Reunion Scholarship
- Digital Sector Scholarship
- Healthcare Club Scholarship
- E-Fellows Scholarship
School Discussions
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School Discussions
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Selecting a Program for an Unconventional Candidate
Travels_and_travails
started Aug 27, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Aug 27
School Choice
I have an unconventional decision to make which is complicated by my unconventional background. Generally, I’m aware that the most stated advice for applicants is to attend the highest ranked or “best” program they are admitted to. I feel like I am an exception to this rule, and I need some solid ad...
Selecting a Program for an Unconventional Candidate
Travels_and_travails
started Aug 27, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Aug 27
School Choice
6
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I have an unconventional decision to make which is complicated by my unconventional background. Generally, I’m aware that the most stated advice for applicants is to attend the highest ranked or “best” program they are admitted to. I feel like I am an exception to this rule, and I need some solid ad...

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GMAT Tiers - strong schools for your GMAT
Duncan
started Dec 23, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Dec 23
Application
GMAT
[Updated. Fifth Tier added in 2015].
If you apply for a school where your GMAT is equal to, or higher than, the average you stand a better chance of admission than at schools where your GMAT is below average. The GMAT isn't the only factor for business schools: if you have an unusual or desirable b...

GMAT Tiers - strong schools for your GMAT
Duncan
started Dec 23, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Dec 23
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GMAT
189
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133073
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[Updated. Fifth Tier added in 2015].
If you apply for a school where your GMAT is equal to, or higher than, the average you stand a better chance of admission than at schools where your GMAT is below average. The GMAT isn't the only factor for business schools: if you have an unusual or desirable b...
2
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SDA Bocconi vs IMD ? 32M Indian. Post MBA - Retail / Amazon...
Susheel Kumar Variyath
started Jul 01, 2023 |
Susheel Kumar Variyath
replied Jul 1
I'm in a bit of a pickle here, guys. Both schools seem great to me. I'm a 32-year-old male Indian based in the middle East (UAE-Dubai), I've been working here in the retail sector for 7 years, specifically in distribution. Post MBA: similar industry or Amazon. Open to exploring other areas. Location...
SDA Bocconi vs IMD ? 32M Indian. Post MBA - Retail / Amazon...
Susheel Kumar Variyath
started Jul 01, 2023 |
Susheel Kumar Variyath
replied Jul 1
2
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I'm in a bit of a pickle here, guys. Both schools seem great to me. I'm a 32-year-old male Indian based in the middle East (UAE-Dubai), I've been working here in the retail sector for 7 years, specifically in distribution. Post MBA: similar industry or Amazon. Open to exploring other areas. Location...
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Finding the Right bschool for Luxury Management
Salas
started Jun 22, 2023 |
Hi I am Adishri and I am 23 years old and I a from India and currently working as an IT professional with 1year 6months of experience . I want to desperately Learn about luxury and brand management which has always been my dream can anyone consult me which bschool will be best for me I have jotted d...
Finding the Right bschool for Luxury Management
Salas
started Jun 22, 2023 |
7
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Views
Hi I am Adishri and I am 23 years old and I a from India and currently working as an IT professional with 1year 6months of experience . I want to desperately Learn about luxury and brand management which has always been my dream can anyone consult me which bschool will be best for me I have jotted d...
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mba vs emba at 36-37
Garden88
started Feb 22, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Feb 22
Executive MBA (EMBA)
hi guys,this is my profile:34 yo,single,italian living in rome,-master degree in pharmacy-diploma of specialization in clinical pharmacology(4 years)-master of science in clinical trials,outcome research,market access(1 y)-many courses on hta(healt tacnology assessment)-3 years of job experience as...
mba vs emba at 36-37
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started Feb 22, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Feb 22
Executive MBA (EMBA)
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hi guys,this is my profile:34 yo,single,italian living in rome,-master degree in pharmacy-diploma of specialization in clinical pharmacology(4 years)-master of science in clinical trials,outcome research,market access(1 y)-many courses on hta(healt tacnology assessment)-3 years of job experience as...
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Profile evaluation and Choice of B schools?
ssathyajith13
started Nov 23, 2022 |
Andy800
replied Nov 23
Application
Hi,
I am a 30 yo male from India.
I'm an electrical engineer and have 8 years WE in consultative sales with a German Multinational in India.
After rejections from INSEAD and HEC for Jan 23, my application to IESE early admit round for Sep 23 is rejected as well.
I'm now considering IE and Esa...
Profile evaluation and Choice of B schools?
ssathyajith13
started Nov 23, 2022 |
Andy800
replied Nov 23
Application
14
Replies
836
Views
Hi,
I am a 30 yo male from India.
I'm an electrical engineer and have 8 years WE in consultative sales with a German Multinational in India.
After rejections from INSEAD and HEC for Jan 23, my application to IESE early admit round for Sep 23 is rejected as well.
I'm now considering IE and Esa...
3
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417
Views
MBA Choice
Jay Linori
started Oct 12, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Oct 12
Application
Hello everyone,
What would you suggest for someone who would like to complete an executive MBA while working in Italy?
I tried looking up the various posts and I realized there aren't many options.
Ultimately it comes down to either EMBA in Bocconi, or Politecnico di Milano.
Both would be OK as I l...
MBA Choice
Jay Linori
started Oct 12, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Oct 12
Application
3
Replies
417
Views
Hello everyone,
What would you suggest for someone who would like to complete an executive MBA while working in Italy?
I tried looking up the various posts and I realized there aren't many options.
Ultimately it comes down to either EMBA in Bocconi, or Politecnico di Milano.
Both would be OK as I l...
15
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3955
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Luxury Brand Management / Marketing /Business
LuxuryChic
started Aug 05, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Aug 5
Luxury
Hello all,
This is my first post here, and I would appreciate your opinions on what I plan to do, and some advise.
I have 3 years work experience within luxury goods (fragrances) in the UK, including experience working for a LVMH brand, and I currently work for Prada, which a retail role. I would...
Luxury Brand Management / Marketing /Business
LuxuryChic
started Aug 05, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Aug 5
Luxury
15
Replies
3955
Views
Hello all,
This is my first post here, and I would appreciate your opinions on what I plan to do, and some advise.
I have 3 years work experience within luxury goods (fragrances) in the UK, including experience working for a LVMH brand, and I currently work for Prada, which a retail role. I would...

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started Aug 05, 2022 |
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Hello,
I would like to ask a question here. I live in Indonesia now. I have 7 years of working experience with among 2 of them I have spent in Japan, serving as a CTO for company I cofounded where I managed a team of IT people to develop the system and helped with business development in smaller por...

Best Program for Learning Premium Brand Management If You Ca...
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Hello,
I would like to ask a question here. I live in Indonesia now. I have 7 years of working experience with among 2 of them I have spent in Japan, serving as a CTO for company I cofounded where I managed a team of IT people to develop the system and helped with business development in smaller por...
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MBA ITALY as non-italian speaker
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started Jun 13, 2022 |
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replied Jun 13
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Hi I am currently working in business innovation team as SCM job in one of electricity company from Korea (Korean national). since switched major from fashion design to economics, working in fashion industry has been what I've dreamed of always.
After 5year of working in electrocity field, I decide...
MBA ITALY as non-italian speaker
정성훈
started Jun 13, 2022 |
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replied Jun 13
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3
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Hi I am currently working in business innovation team as SCM job in one of electricity company from Korea (Korean national). since switched major from fashion design to economics, working in fashion industry has been what I've dreamed of always.
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