GUIDES TO THE UNIVERSITY

 

The thesis must be uploaded in a single file, PDF format created with the program Adobe Acrobat. The name of the file must be TS, followed by the student ID number, e.g., if the student ID number is 1234567, the name of the file will be TS1234567.pdf.
No reference to personal details must be entered in the thesis content.
The definitive file must include the following pages as the first 4 pages:

• first page: a blank page
• second page: a blank page
• third page: dedication or acknowledgements (or a blank page)
• fourth page: a blank page

The text (table of contents, introduction, body, etc.) MUST start AFTER the 4 pages described above, page numbering included. In addition, the body of the thesis must not include a title page or abstract, which will be automatically printed and it will include the information on the title entered by the student via Punto Blu.

In addition, the following parameters must be respected:

 

• Maximum size: 10 MB;
• Paper size: cm 29X21 (A4);
• Right and left margin: 2.5 cm;
• Lines per page: from 26 to 30 lines;
• Recommended font: Arial/Tahoma/Verdana;
• Front size (body): 12 points;
• Numbered pages

The thesis must start on the right page (odd), because it will be printed on both sides.

The Bocconi University seal may not be used on the cover sheet or within the thesis.

If the student wishes to prepare any support materials for the thesis oral defense (e.g. any paper presentation brought to the graduation session) he/she is encouraged to follow the indications below in line with the principles of environmental sustainability applied by the University:

• print two-sided sheets;
• print with two slides per each side sheet, where possible;
• use recycled paper, if possible;
• collate presentation slides using stapling and do not use covers, spirals or other parts in plastic or other non-recyclable materials;
• print copies at most equal to the number of Degree Assessment Board members.