GUIDES TO THE UNIVERSITY

 

Every program structure includes compulsory courses for exams which must be passed by students enrolled in that study program.
Compulsory courses are needed in order to satisfy the study program requirements; they are the fundamental building blocks for achieving the program's educational objectives. According to current regulations these educational activities can be classified as: "basic", "characteristic" of the program's field of study or "similar or supplementary to the characteristic ones", with special regard to cultural context and interdisciplinary education, as well as "independently decided upon by the University".
Chapter 2 contains a section devoted to each undergraduate degree program where students can find the detailed program structure with the list of all compulsory courses, their credit point value and positioning in the years of studies.

Compulsory course exams can be taken in universities abroad as part of the programs offered by the International Relations Service. No credits will be given to students who have taken exams which are "not recognized" (see chapter 5.14, paragraph "Credit for exams passed at universities abroad").
Exams can be recognized either in full or partially after the course program has been integrated. The list of exams which are "not recognized" is available on the website at http://www.unibocconi.it/exams3 in List of compulsory exams which are "not recognized".

Course profiles are available on the website.

These profiles are identified with the following initials:
CC compulsory course of the study program
CO compulsory course chosen as an alternative to another compulsory course for the same study program.

Detailed course programs (course syllabuses) are available from the secretary's office of the Institute responsible for the course, and are usually handed out by teachers in the classrooms on the first days of lessons.

Elective courses are chosen by students for their individual study plans, chosen from among the group of courses offered by the University and/or offered in collaboration with other universities.

These courses are part of the "educational activities freely chosen by the student" in accordance with current regulations.

The program structures of all undergraduate degree programs offered by Bocconi require students to choose 2 elective courses, with the exception of the DIEM where students must choose 4 elective courses.

For the undergraduate degree programs CLEA, CLAPI, CLEFIN, CLELI, DES, CLEMIT and CLSG students must choose:

• the first elective from among the restricted group of courses offered for the study program;
• the second elective from among the broad group of courses, made up of all the restricted groups (including those offered by their own program) as well as some courses that are not included in the restricted group for various undergraduate degree programs (see note at the end of paragraph 3.2.10).
  
  

CLEACC students must choose both electives from the broad group.

DIEM students must choose:

• the first 2 electives from the restricted group;
• the other 2 from the broad group.
  
  

The exams for electives can be taken at universities abroad as part of the programs offered by the International Relations Service.
Students can receive credit for the exams recognized either in full or partially after the course program has been integrated.
Exams equivalent to electives offered by Università Bocconi can be taken abroad, while electives not equivalent to courses offered by Università Bocconi can only be taken as part of the Exchange Program, in particular cases.
In this case students must obtain approval from the Program Director or his/her delegate prior to departure for the partner university abroad.

Students choose their electives when they enroll in the third year of studies, following the procedure described in Chapter 7 "Continuing studies".

Before choosing their electives students are advised to consult the "Table of incompatible courses" and the "Table of banned courses" that can be found in the appendix. The "Table of incompatible courses" indicates the courses that cannot be chosen together in the same study plan because their course programs are either exactly or partly similar. The "Table of banned courses" indicates the courses that cannot be included in the study plan of a specific program.

The following list contains all the electives included in the restricted groups for each undergraduate degree. Every elective is awarded 6 credit points.
With regard to educational objectives of the undergraduate degree programs, the list of electives in the restricted group may be subject to changes decided on by the organs of administration.

Course profiles are available on the website 
These profiles are identified with the following initials:
RR elective course from the restricted group
AI electives from the broad group

Detailed course programs (course syllabuses) are available from the secretary's office of the Institute responsible for the course and they are also usually handed out by teachers in the classrooms on the first days of lessons.

 

The educational offer for the 2007-2008 academic year will include an e-learning class group for some elective courses already taught in the same semester with traditional methods.

Course code	Course title in the restricted group	English translation in the restricted group	Language of instruction	Semester
5162	Comparative fiscal systems and regulatory authorities	-	ENG	II
5219	Contabilità e bilancio nelle amministrazioni pubbliche	Governmental accounting	ITA	I
5165	Economia dello sviluppo	Development economics	ITA	II
5220	Economia e gestione delle aziende non profit	Management of non-profit organizations	ITA	I
5169	Economia urbana	Urban economics	ITA	I
5221	Forme di gestione dei servizi pubblici  NOT held in 2007-08 a.y.	Utilities management	ITA	I
5174	Istituzioni e regolamentazione dei mercati finanziari	Institutions and regulation of financial markets	ITA	II
5225	Management of human capital services	-	ENG	II
5222	Management of international and supranational organizations	-	ENG	I
5223	Metodi di analisi e valutazione dei programmi pubblici	Programme analysis and evaluation	ITA	I
5176	Politica economica europea	European economic policy	ITA	I
5224	Public management and the business environment	-	ENG	II

 

Course code	Course title in the restricted group	English translation in the restricted group	Language of instruction	Semester
5154	Corporate banking	-	ITA	I
5195	Diritto delle assicurazioni	Insurance law	ITA	II
5336	Economia e finanza dei cambiamenti climatici	The economics and finance of climate change	ITA	I
5314	Economia e gestione dei fondi pensione	Pension fund management	ITA	II
5173	Economia monetaria internazionale	International monetary economics	ITA	I
5187	Elementi di matematica per i mercati finanziari	Mathematics for financial markets	ITA	II
5174	Istituzioni e regolamentazione dei mercati finanziari	Institutions and regulation of financial markets	ITA	II
5214	La valutazione delle aziende	Business valutation	ITA	II
5272	Metodi di scelta sul mercato azionario	Active management in stock market	ITA	II
5332	Metodologie e linguaggi di programmazione	Programming languages and methodologies	ITA	I
5175	Microstruttura dei mercati dei capitali	Microstructure of capital markets	ITA	II
5335	Modelli finanziari	Financial models	ITA	II
5158	Portfolio e risk management nei mercati internazionali	Portfolio theory and global asset management	ITA	I
5160	Private banking e investitori istituzionali	Private banking and institutional investors	ITA	II
5333	Risk management and insurance		ENG	II
5161	Strumenti derivati e tecniche di copertura	Derivatives	ITA	II

Course code	Course title in the restricted group	English translation in the restricted group	Language of instruction	Semester
5258	Bilancio, comunicazione finanziaria e temi professionali NOT held in 2007-08 a.y.	Financial reporting and accounting for mergers, acquisitions and related matters	ITA	II
5329	Contabilità internazionale	International accounting	ITA	I
5197	Diritto dell'Unione Europea	European Union law	ITA	I
5200	Diritto penale commerciale	Business and corporate criminal law	ITA	II
5252	Finanza mobiliare NOT held in 2007-08 a.y.	Capital market financing	ITA	I
5215	L'analisi di bilancio; l'informativa esterna	Financial statement analysis (and business community information)	ITA	II
5050	Marketing	-	ITA	I
5253	Sistemi di analisi e contabilità dei costi	Cost analysis and cost accounting	ITA	II
5139	Strategie delle piccole e medie imprese	Strategies for small and medium-sized companies	ITA	I

 

CLEACC does not have a restricted group of courses.

CLEACC students must choose their 2 electives from the broad group made up of:

• the restricted groups of all the other undergraduate degree programs (except for 5309 Management delle aziende di moda e design: evoluzione storica e dinamiche competitive [Management of fashion and design companies: historical perspectives and competitive dynamics]; 5316 Management of fashion and design companies: historical perspectives and competitive dynamics; 5138 Management delle aziende di turismo [Tourism management] and 5230 Management delle istituzioni culturali e artistiche [Arts and cultural management]);
• the courses mentioned in paragraph 3.2.10

Course code	Course title in the restricted group	English translation in the restricted group	Language of instruction	Semester
5135	Demografia internazionale	International demography	ITA	I
5165	Economia dello sviluppo	Development economics	ITA	II
5167	Economia internazionale reale	International trade	ITA	II
5168	Economia politica (Povertà, disuguaglianza e distribuzione del reddito)	Economics (Poverty, inequality and income distribution)	ITA	I
5087	Relazioni internazionali	International relations	ITA	II
5057	Scienza della politica	Political science	ITA	II
5056	Sociologia	Sociology	ITA	II
5180	Storia del pensiero economico	History of economic thought	ITA	I
5319	Storia sociale	Social history	ITA	II

 

Course code	Course title in the restricted group	English translation in the restricted group	Language of instruction	Semester
5196	Diritto dell'informatica ed Internet	Internet and informatic law	ITA	II
5144	E-Business e gestione dell'innovazione	Managing innovation through E-business	ITA	I
5336	Economia e finanza dei cambiamenti climatici	The economics and finance of climate change	ITA	I
5166	Economia e politica delle imprese multinazionali	Economics of multinational enterprises	ITA	I
5164	Economics of the firm	-	ENG	I
5332	Metodologie e linguaggi di programmazione	Programming languages and methodologies	ITA	I
5232	Organizational networks and enterpreneurship	-	ENG	II
5181	Tecnologia e sviluppo economico	Technology and economic development	ITA	II
5141	The management of competition and innovation in high-tech sectors	-	ENG	II

Course code	Course title in the restricted group	Language of instruction	Semester
5204	Advanced accounting and finance	ENG	II
5305	Applied research	ENG	I
5162	Comparative fiscal systems and regulatory authorities	ENG	II
5170	European labour markets	ENG	II
5171	Foundations of the European economy	ENG	II
5172	Industrial organisation	ENG	I
5155	International banking	ENG	II
5136	International business strategy	ENG	II
5147	International marketing research	ENG	II
5212	International project finance	ENG	I
5225	Management of human capital services	ENG	II
5222	Management of international and supranational organizations	ENG	I
5224	Public management and the business environment	ENG	II
5333	Risk management and insurance	ENG	II
5183	The economics of development and transition	ENG	I
5184	The economics of globalization	ENG	I

 

Course code	Course title in the restricted group	English translation in the restricted group	Language of instruction	Semester
5191	Diritto bancario	Banking and finance law	ITA	I
5315	Diritto civile (Contrattualistica)	Civil law (Rules of contracts)	ITA	I
5194	Diritto dell'ambiente	Environment law	ITA	II
5195	Diritto delle assicurazioni	Insurance law	ITA	II
5196	Diritto dell'informatica ed Internet	Internet and informatic law	ITA	II
5198	Diritto ecclesiastico	Law and religion	ITA	I
5200	Diritto penale commerciale	Business and corporate criminal law	ITA	II
5193	Diritto privato comparato	Comparative law	ITA	II
5238	Diritto pubblico comparato	Comparative public law	ITA	II
5320	Industrial and intellectual property law	-	ENG	I
5202	Organizzazione internazionale	International organization	ITA	II

 

The broad group includes the restricted groups from all undergraduate degree programs (including the one of the program the student is enrolled in) and also some courses which are not part of the restricted group of any undergraduate degree program (see the table below).

Course code	Course title in the restricted group	English translation in the restricted group	Language of instruction	Semester
5156	Mercati finanziari internazionali NOT held in 2007-08 a.y.	International financial markets	ITA	II
5303	Modellazione dei sistemi aziendali NOT held in 2007-08 a.y.	Modelling company systems	ITA	II
5334	Teorie economiche alternative	Alternative economic models	ITA	I

The 5156 - Mercati finanziari internazionali [International financial markets] course cannot be included in the study plans of CLEFIN and CLEMIT students.

To classify language competence levels, Università Bocconi follows the Common European Framework established by the Council of Europe.

Basic User	A1	Elementary
	A2	Pre-intermediate
Independent User	B1	Intermediate
	B2	Post-intermediate
Proficient User	C1	Advanced
	C2	Proficient

 

Language skills for each level are available at www.unibocconi.it/languagecentre.

 

Program structure position and credit points
The first foreign language is positioned in the second year of the program structure.

The objective of the course is to provide students with the skills to use the language in a general context.

The language path offered by the University takes place in the first and second years of Undergraduate programs.

The course is assigned 6 credit points, which are awarded to students when they pass the exam or after the submission and registration in their academic career of one of the international language certifications recognized by the University (see Paragraph 3.3.4 "Method of assessing foreign language knowledge").
The assessment of foreign language knowledge is marked out of thirty and the mark is included in the calculation of the Grade Point Average (GPA).

Method of choosing a first foreign language

• For all students who are not English native speakers, the first foreign language must be English.
  The exit level from the language learning path is C1 in keeping with the Council of Europe framework.
  However, in light of the students' different linguistic levels on entry, the University allows students to exit from the language path with a lower linguistic level, i.e. B2.
  The course code is 5127.
• For all students who are English native speakers, the first foreign language must be chosen from French, German, Portuguese and Spanish.
  Students must reach level B2.
  The course codes are:
  5128 French
  5295 Portuguese
  5130 Spanish
  5129 German 
  
  

English (for students who are not English native speakers)
Università Bocconi has identified the recommended entry requirements to ensure that students are adequately prepared to attend the curricular English language courses. The  requirements are  level B1 of the Common European Framework for Language Competence (see paragraph 3.3.1 "The Common European Framework"). On the Internet site at http://www.unibocconi.it/languagecentre in Language Teaching > Undergraduate Programs - III year students can find detailed information regarding the language knowledge and competence required and self-study programs to assist them in reaching the indicated level based on their initial preparation.

Initial evaluation test
On the same day as the aptitude selection test,  all non-native English speakers should have also taken an English language test. On the basis of this test, the student's ideal language path is assigned for the first year of studies.

The Language learning path
The educational activities designed to assist students in learning English are organized by the Language Centre. These activities include both C1 and B2 level curricular courses and preparatory modules for students who have not yet acquired sufficient linguistic competence.
The University proposes an individual,  personalized learning plan upon enrolment based on the student's initial language level.  For absolute beginners the following paths are offered:

Year of studies	Semester	Level		Number of hours
1st year	I	Module P1	Intensive - Part 1	78 hours
1st year	II	Module P2	Intensive - Part 2	78 hours
2nd year	I	Module B1	Intermediate	52 hours
2nd year	II	Course B2	Post-intermediate	52 hours

For other students the paths below are offered. Students have attended in whole or in part the preparatory modules based on their linguistic competence ascertained by the initial test.

Year of studies	Semester	Level		Number of hours
1st year	I	Module A2	Pre-intermediate	52 hours
1st year	II	Module B1	Intermediate	52 hours
2nd year	I (or II)	Module/Course B2	Post-intermediate	52 hours
2nd year	II (or I)	Course C1	Advanced	52 hours

 

Since first and second-year courses are no longer offered for the 2007-2008 a.y., two B2 level repeat class groups are being offered for third-year students who have an English exam debit (one class group for each semester). Students can sign up via the yoU@B student diary according to the following periods: first semester class group: 1 August - 28 September 2007; second semester class group: 7-31 January 2008. Applications are accepted on a first come, first serve basis for a maximum of 100 students per class group. The courses are run only if there are enough students.

Students state their desired exit level when they register for the final exam via Punto Blu or Virtual Punto Blu regardless of the module(s) or course(s) attended.

French, Portuguese, Spanish, German  (for English native speakers)

Initial evaluation test
There is no compulsory initial evaluation test for French, Portuguese, Spanish, German. A self-evaluation test is available on the Internet site at http://www.unibocconi.it/languagecentre > Language Laboratories > self-evaluation tests for foreign languages. 

The Language learning path
The teaching activities designed to help students in learning French, German, Portuguese and Spanish are organized by the Language Centre and include both B2 level curricular courses and preparatory modules for students who have not yet acquired the sufficient linguistic competence.

The language learning path is the following:

Year of studies	Semester	Level		Number of hours
1st year	I semester	Module A1	Elementary	52 hours
1st year	II semester	Module A2	Pre-intermediate	52 hours
2nd year	I semester	Module B1	Intermediate	52 hours
2nd year	II semester	Course B2	Post-intermediate	52 hours

For the 2007-2008 a.y. no lessons are scheduled.
For students who have a language exam debit, language changes can be made in the periods 1 August - 28 September 2007 and 7-31 January 2008. Changes can be made via Punto Blu or Virtual Punto Blu.

Program structure position and credit points
The first foreign language is placed in the first year of the program structure.

The objective of the course is to provide students with the necessary skills to use the language in a general context.
The course is assigned 6 credit points, awarded to students when they pass the exam or after the submission and registration in their academic career of one of the international language certifications recognized by the University (see Paragraph 3.3.4 "Method of assessing foreign language knowledge").
The assessment of foreign language knowledge is marked out of thirty; the mark is included in the calculation of the Grade Point Average (GPA).

Method of choosing first foreign language and language learning paths
Students who are not English native speakers may choose one of the following as the first foreign language:

• English C2 level of the Council of Europe's framework. However, in light of the students' different linguistic levels on entry, the University allows students to exit from the language path with a lower linguistic level, i.e. C1 level.
  The course code is 5127.
  
  The language path is the following:

Year of studies	Semester	Level		Number of hours
1st year	I semester	Module /Course C1	Advanced	52 hours
1st year	II semester	Course C2	Proficient	52 hours

 

• one of the following languages of the European Union (as long as it is different from the student's native language): French, Portuguese, Spanish, German  B2 level .
  The course codes are:
  5128 French
  5295 Portuguese
  5130 Spanish
  5129 German
  
  The language path is the following:

Year of studies	Semester	Level		Number of hours
1st year	I semester	Module B1	Intermediate	52 hours
1st year	II semester	Course B2	Post-intermediate	52 hours

 

For students who are not English native speakers and who are enrolled in the Central European University (CEU) - Università  Bocconi Double Degree Program the first language must be English C1 level according to the Council of Europe's Framework.

For students who are English native speakers the first foreign language may be chosen from one of the following languages of the European Union: French, Portuguese, Spanish, German  B2 level.
The course codes are:
5128 French
5295 Portuguese
5130 Spanish
5129 German

The language path is the following:

Year of studies	Semester	Level		Number of hours
1st year	I semester	Module B1	Intermediate	52 hours
1st year	II semester	Course B2	Post-intermediate	52 hours

 

For students who have a language exam debit, language changes can be made in the periods 1 August - 28 September 2007 and 7-31 January 2008. Changes can be made via Punto Blu or Virtual Punto Blu.

Students must state  their desired exit level when they register for the final exam at Punto Blu terminals regardless of the module(s) or course(s) attended.

Program structure position and credit points
The second foreign language is placed in the third year of the program structure in either the first or second semester, depending on the Undergraduate program: 
I semester: CLAPI, CLELI, CLEMIT
II semester: CLEA, CLEFIN, CLEACC, DES, DIEM

Students can choose to sit the exam in either the first or second semester exam sessions regardless  of which semester the course is placed in the program structure.

The objective of the course is to provide students with the ability to use the language appropriately.

The language path offered by the University takes place in the second and third years of studies.

The course is assigned 6 credit points, which are awarded to students when they pass the exam or after the submission and registration in their academic career of one of the international language certifications recognized by the University (see Paragraph 3.3.4 "Method of assessing foreign language knowledge").
The assessment of foreign language knowledge is marked out of thirty and the mark is included in the calculation of the Grade Point Average (GPA).

Method of choosing second foreign language

• For students who are Italian native speakers, the second foreign language must be chosen from French, Portuguese, Spanish, German. The course codes are:
  5128 French
  5295 Portuguese
  5130 Spanish
  5129 German
  
• For students who are not Italian native speakers the second language must be Italian. The course code is 5239.
  
  

The exit level from the language learning path is B2 of the Council of Europe's Framework. However, in light of the students' different linguistic levels on entry, the University allows them  to exit from the language path with a lower linguistic level, i.e. B1.

• For students who are not Italian native speakers and who are enrolled in the Central European University (CEU) - Università Bocconi Double Degree Program, the second language must be Italian. The course code is 5239. The exit level is B1 of the Council of Europe's Framework.
  
  

French, Portuguese, Spanish, German  (for Italian native speakers)

Initial evaluation test
There is no compulsory initial evaluation test for French, Portuguese, Spanish and German although a self-evaluation test is available on the Internet site at http://www.unibocconi.it/languagecentre > Language Laboratories > self-evaluation tests for foreign languages. Students are invited to take this test before enrolling for the second year of the program.

The language learning path
The teaching activities designed to assist students in learning French, Portuguese, Spanish and German are organized by the Language Centre and include both levels B2 and B1 curricular courses as well as preparatory modules for students who have not yet acquired sufficient linguistic competence.
The student's language level is ascertained by the self-evaluation test. Accordingly, the University will suggest an individual and personalized learning plan to the student. This may mean: attending preparatory modules either completely or partially based on linguistic competence, taking curricular courses or sitting the exam.

The language paths are as follows:

Year of studies	Semester	Level		Number of hours
2nd year	I semester	Module A1	Elementary	52 hours
2nd year	II semester	Module A2	Pre-intermediate	52 hours
3rd year	I (or II) semester	Module /Course B1(*)	Intermediate	52 hours
3rd year	II semester	Course B2	Post-intermediate	52 hours

 

(*) B1 serves two purposes: as a curricular course for students who wish to take the final B1 exam and as a preparatory module to attend the B2 curricular course.

For the 2007-2008 a.y. only modules and courses of the third year will be run.

Third-year students must confirm and/or change the language they chose in the second year of the course (or choose a language if they did not do so in the second year) when they enrol in the academic year (Punto Blu or Virtual Punto Blu, between 1 August - 10 September 2007).
Students must also choose the modules they wish to attend in the first and second semesters (B1 in first semester and B2 in second semester; only B1 in first semester; only B1 in second semester; only B2 in second semester); they will automatically be assigned the class group level according  to the choices made for both the first and second semesters.

Students can change languages in their third year from 7-31 January 2008, via Punto Blu terminals or Virtual Punto Blu.

The class timetable can be viewed at Punto Blu terminals and the yoU@B student diary after enrolment for the academic year.

Attendance is not compulsory but strongly recommended; attending modules and courses is considered to be the most effective way of learning the language and preparing for the final exam.  Active participation in a curricular course may result in awarding 1 or 2 extra points to the final exam mark. Detailed information is presented in the exam requirements for every language and they are available on the Internet site at http://www.unibocconi.it/languagecentre in Language Teaching >Undergraduate programs - III year.

Students must declare their desired exit level when they register for the final exam at one of the Punto Blu terminals regardless of the module(s) or course(s) attended.

Italian (for students who are not Italian native speakers)

Initial evaluation test
Non-EU students who do not have Italian residency must take an Italian language test organized by the University in accordance with the Ministerial regulations.

With reference to all other students who are not Italian native speakers there is no initial evaluation test for Italian organized by the University, although students are invited to take a self-evaluation test available on the Internet site at http://www.unibocconi.it/languagecentre > Language Laboratories > self-evaluation tests for foreign languages.

The language learning  path
The teaching activities for Italian are organized by the Language Centre, and include both levels B2 and B1 curricular courses. Preparatory modules for students who have not yet acquired sufficient linguistic competence are also scheduled.
Accordingly, the University will suggest to the student an individual, personalized learning plan upon enrolment based on the student's language level. This plan may  include attending preparatory modules either completely or partially based on linguistic competence, taking curricular courses or sitting the exam to assess language skills.

The language learning paths are as follows:

Year of studies	Semester	Level		Number of hours
1st year		Basic course organized by the International Relations Service
2nd year	I semester	Module A2	Pre-intermediate	52 hours
3rd year	I semester	Module/ Course B1(*)	Intermediate	52 hours
3rd year	II semester	Course B2	Post-intermediate	52 hours

 

(*) B1 serves two purposes: as a curricular course for students who wish to take the final B1 exam and as a preparatory module to attend the B2 curricular course.

For the 2007-2008 a.y. only modules and courses of the third year will be run.  For students enrolled in the Joint Degree Central European University (CEU) - Università  Bocconi  Program, only 2nd-year modules of Italian can be run.

Second-year students enrolled in the Joint Degree Central European University (CEU) - Università  Bocconi  Program, are automatically assigned an A2 level class group when they enrol in the academic year (between 1 August - 10 September 2007). The class will be run only if enough students sign up.

Third-year, Italian, non-native speakers,  when enrolling in the academic year (via Punto Blu or Virtual Punto Blu, between 1 August - 10 September 2007) choose the modules for the 1st and 2nd semester (B1 in the first and B2 in the second semester; only B1 in the first semester; only B2 in the second semester). They will automatically be assigned the class group according to the choices made.

The class timetable can be viewed at Punto Blu terminals and viewed in the yoU@B student diary.

Attendance is not compulsory but strongly recommended; attending modules and courses is considered to be the most effective way of learning the language and preparing for the final exam.  Active  participation in a curricular course may result in awarding 1 or 2 extra points to the final exam mark. Detailed information is presented in the exam requirements for every language and they are available on the Internet site at http://www.unibocconi.it/languagecentre in Language Teaching >Undergraduate programs - III year.

Students must state their desired exit level when they register for the final exam at Punto Blu terminals or Virtual Punto Blu regardless of the module(s) or course(s) attended.

A second foreign language is an option for students enrolled in the CLSG and can be included in the student's study plan instead of the educational activity "project/seminars" in the third year of studies. For information on the methods for adding a second foreign language to the study plan see 7.1.4.

The course codes are:
5323 French
5325 Portuguese
5326 Spanish
5327 German

The language learning path offered by the University is the same as the one offered for the Bachelor programs in the fields of Economics and Management.
The language course is awarded 6 credit points. Students obtain the credits when they pass the exam or register one of the international certifications recognized by the University (see 3.3.4 "Method of assessing foreign language knowledge").
The exam is marked out of thirty and is included in the calculation of the Grade Point Average (GPA).
Students are free to attend the class groups scheduled for Bachelor programs in the fields of Economics and Management.

In such programs the teaching is scheduled over 2 semesters (third year); the course unit covers "general" English and includes an A2 level (pre-intermediate) initial language knowledge.
CLSG students enrolled for the 2007-08 academic year can only attend third-year lessons.

For methods on choosing the second language, evaluation tests and learning paths, see the paragraph "Second foreign language for Bachelor  programs in the fields of Economics and Management".

Please note that:

• it is possible  to include a second foreign language in the study plan as an additional exam;
• an international language certification registered in the student's undergraduate academic career as an alternative to projects/seminars or as an additional exam, cannot be included in the MSc study plan.
   

 

 

Assessment of foreign language knowledge by Bocconi exam
Language knowledge is assessed by an exam. This exam is designed to test the student's comprehension and knowledge of both written and spoken English adapted to the appropriate language level.

The summarized course programs (course profiles) of the language modules are available on the Internet site at http://www.unibocconi.it/profiles.

The detailed course programs (course syllabuses and exam requirements) are available on the Internet site at http://www.unibocconi.it/languagecentre in Language Teaching and >Undergraduate programs - III year.

The exam is marked out of thirty and is included in the calculation of the Grade Point Average (GPA).
Students must state their exit level chosen between the two possible exit levels suggested by the University when they register for the exam at Punto Blu terminals or Virtual Punto Blu. The level of competence achieved is recorded on the official exam report and official academic transcript. As an alternative to the Bocconi exam, students may choose to take one of the international certification exams indicated by the University, requesting that the results achieved be converted into a mark out of thirty and recorded in their academic career by the Language Centre Office.

Students can achieve higher exit levels than the curricular exams for both first and second languages. This is only possible through the registration of international certifications in the academic career from among those recognized by the University.

Assessment of foreign language knowledge by international language certifications
If students opt for a certification exam they can choose to sit the exam through either:

• the Bocconi Language Centre, if it is a recognized exam centre for the chosen certification;
• an official Examination Centre either in Italy or abroad.

The cost of sitting the certification exam is the responsibility of the individual student.
The Language Centre also offers guidance and information on exam preparation and exam assessment methods and provides a range of materials which are available for use from the language laboratories. This service is offered to all students (those taking Bocconi exams or preparing international certifications).
Students who already hold one of the certifications indicated by the University may ask for the result of the certification exam to be converted into a mark out of thirty and recorded instead of the Bocconi exam.

For students enrolled from the 2004-2005 a.y., for the purpose of registering international certifications in the academic career, certifications are valid for a period of three years from the date they were obtained.

It should be noted that if students hold international certifications of higher levels than the level indicated in the program requirements, these will be recognized when the graduation grade is calculated (see chapter 6 "Awarding of the graduate grade").

In addition to the list of "general" language international certifications published in the appendix "international certifications" the University also recognizes special language certifications for MSc programs published on the website at http://www.unibocconi.it/languagecentre.

The program requirements of all undergraduate programs offered at Università Bocconi include a Computer skills exam (4 credit points) in the first year of studies. This course aims to develop students' IT knowledge and skills in accordance with the current regulations in force regarding undergraduate degrees in the Management, Economics and Legal Studies fields of study.

 

IT knowledge and skills are assessed by the ECDL Start (European Computer Driving Licence), an internationally recognized certificate which enables students to demonstrate their competence in Windows, Office Applications and the Internet.
Università Bocconi is an official ECDL Test Centre.
In order to obtain the licence it is necessary to pass the following 4 exam modules:

• Resource management (module 2);
• Word (module 3);
• Excel (module 4);
• Internet (module 7) .
  
  

To pass modules students must answer at least 75% or more of exam questions correctly.
When each module is passed the mark is registered on the Skills Card. The ECDL Start is awarded when all 4 modules have been passed.
The overall result achieved from the 4 modules is converted into a mark out of thirty and recorded in the student's academic career. In particular, the average of the percentages achieved for each of the 4 modules is calculated. The average percentage is then converted into a mark out of thirty on the basis of the conversion table shown below.
The mark out of thirty is included in the calculation of the Grade Point Average.

Average percentage	Mark out of thirty rounded up
75	18
76	18
77	18
78	19
79	19
80	19
81	20
82	20
83	21
84	21
85	22
86	23
87	23
88	24
89	25
90	26
91	26
92	27
93	28
94	29
95	29
96	30
97	30
98	30
99	30 cum laude
100	30 cum laude

Please note: students that have passed any of the modules before 2004 must use the calculation method available on the IT Education Services Center (SEDIN) website at http://www.unibocconi.it/sedin (Italian version).

All students (attending and non attending) can sit the exam on the date fixed by the Bocconi Test Centre. Exam registration is done in person at the SEDIN office.
If students have already passed this exam at secondary school, they can complete the form online via their yoU@B student diary. If exams have not been taken through an automatic system (ALICE or ATLAS), then students must hand in a declaration indicating the score achieved (expressed as a percentage) for every exam passed. The declaration must be issued on the Test Center's official paper and submitted at the IT Education Services Center (SEDIN).

For more information see the SEDIN website at http://www.unibocconi.it/sedin  (Italian version).

Internationalization at Università Bocconi has been a strategic priority pursued since 1974, the year in which the first international agreements were put into place. Over the years these programs have developed an extensive network of relations and exchanges with prestigious academic and cultural institutions all over the world, which means there is constant collaboration with the university and international business schools on research and joint teaching projects, thus providing Bocconi students and teaching staff with invaluable international experience.
Thanks to its network of international relations, Università Bocconi is able to offer its students several opportunities to acquire the kind of business training which is necessary for dealing with global economic developments.

Study programs abroad:

• Long programs (Exchange Programs and Free-Mover Semester Programs);
• Short programs (Campus Abroad and Free-Mover Summer Programs).
  
  

MSc students may participate in Double Degree programs that are organized with international universities and business schools which lead to second level Double Degrees (Italian and foreign) or diplomas issued by members of the international network (Master CEMS-MIM, Themis Law Network).

Exchange Program
The Università Bocconi Exchange Program (including the Erasmus Program) deals with student exchanges under bilateral agreements with over 160 universities in 46 countries spreading across 5 continents, giving students the opportunity to attend courses for which they can receive credit as part of their Bocconi degrees. The international universities included in the program are some of the most renowned institutions in the world in the field of management, economics and social sciences with an emphasis on economics. In fact, Università Bocconi belongs to 2 of the most prestigious international networks: CEMS - Community of European Management Schools and PIM - Partnership in International Management.

The agreements are based on reciprocal arrangements that allow students from both institutions involved to complete a period of study abroad without paying extra university fees and tuition to the partner institution. Students are, however, responsible for travel, board and lodging expenses.

The semester program is offered to all students who are regularly enrolled at Bocconi in their third year, so students enrolled in the second year can apply.

Students who are selected and subsequently withdraw from the Exchange Program (except for reasons that are judged by the International Relations Service to be very serious), will be automatically excluded from subsequent pre-selection for all exchange programs and international internships offered by the International Relations Service (Field Projects, International Organizations and Embassies). If students withdraw during their undergraduate studies, they are  not excluded from the program if they enrol in MSc programs.

Exam recognition
Students can receive credit for a maximum of 4 exams recognized either fully or partially.
The credit approval procedure is explained in paragraph 5.14, "Credit for exams passed at universities abroad".

Final paper
Exchange experiences can be linked to final papers. See paragraph 6.1, "Final paper".

Graduation Grade
Exchange Program participation counts as part of "other academic achievements in the student's academic career" and is included in the calculation of the graduation grade. See paragraph 6.2.5,  "Awarding of the graduation grade", in this Guide.

For Exchange Program details, (eligibility, list of universities, application procedure, exam recognition, program compatibility, student relations, previously recognized courses, etc), visit the website http://www.ir.unibocconi.it/exchange and consult the International Relations Service publications.

Free-Mover Semester Program
Students interested in attending a semester abroad outside the Exchange Program, can enrol at a number of universities abroad where they can study only during the third year of their degree as part of the Free-Mover Semester Program (fee-paying Visiting Students or Independent Students). Università Bocconi has identified a number of schools, mainly members of its international network, that are willing to accept such students. The list of universities abroad is published on the webpage at http://www.ir.unibocconi.it/eng. This is the only list considered valid for the recognition of exams taken in schools abroad as part of the Free-Mover Semester Program. Any other applications for alternatives must be examined individually beforehand, by the International Relations Service. The application must be accompanied by a motivational letter and some information about the chosen university, and is to be submitted to the International Relations Service before enrolling at the university abroad for a Free Mover Semester Program.

Application procedure
Students who meet the requirements should contact their chosen institution and ask for course profiles and details about the enrolment procedures.
Once students have been admitted by a school of the Free_Mover Semester network, they must contact the International Relations Service and request the green form to have courses taken abroad recognized.
Students are responsible for travel, board and lodging expenses for the period abroad, as well as fees and tuition for both Bocconi and the institution abroad. Students are advised to take out health insurance for the entire period of study abroad.

Exam recognition
Students can receive credit for a maximum of 3 exams recognized.
The credit approval procedure is explained in paragraph 5.14, "Credit for exams passed at universities abroad".

Final paper
The Free-Mover Semester can be linked to final papers. See paragraph 6.1, "Final paper".

Graduation grade
Free-Mover Semester participation counts as "other relevant elements in the student's academic career" and is included in the calculation of the graduation grade. See paragraph 6.2.5, "Awarding of the graduation grade".

For program details (eligibility, list of universities, application procedure, exam recognition, program compatibility, student relations, et), visit the website http://www.ir.unibocconi.it and consult the International Relations Service publications.

NB: Students are reminded that, in any case, receiving credit for exams taken abroad in the Free-Mover Semester is incompatible with the Exchange Program.

The short programs offered by Università Bocconi give students the opportunity to spend a brief period of time abroad, generally during summer, combining educational activities with the exploration of different cultural, social and economic environments.

Campus Abroad
The Campus Abroad programs are organized by Università Bocconi in collaboration with partner schools and last about 1 month. The programs aim to expose students to an international context by combining a Bocconi course with a series of "country specific" activities (seminars and visits to local companies and institutions).

Eligibility and requirements
The program is designed for regularly enrolled Bocconi students, from the summer of their second year.
Students are admitted to the program depending on the outcome of the selection process which is based on their GPA, number of credit points and language skills. For recent editions of this program students have been required to have a minimum GPA of 22/30, a minimum number of credit points and English language skills.

Application and deadlines
The application deadline is usually in the months of November and March (the precise dates will be released in the International Relations publications and on the website). For more information visit the website at http://www.ir.unibocconi.it/eng (http://www.ir.unibocconi.it/campusabroad) and check successive publications released by the service.

Exam recognition
The exams are recognized as Bocconi exams and are not listed under "Credit for Exams Passed at Universities Abroad". To have exams and credit points registered in their academic career, students must pass the exam and participate in both lessons and related activities.
Students are reminded that their participation in all activities and presence for the entire period of the program is compulsory.

Final paper 
Campus Abroad experiences can be regarded as part of the final paper. See paragraph 6.1, "Final paper".

Graduation grade
Campus Abroad participation counts as "other relevant elements in the student's academic career" and is included in the calculation of the graduation grade only if exams are passed in the Campus Abroad regime. For detailed information see the website at http://www.ir.unibocconi.it/eng and paragraph 6.2.5, "Awarding of the graduation grade".

Free-Mover Summer Program
Università Bocconi has selected a number of partner schools from its international network which offer interesting and educationally valid Summer Programs. They last between 3 to 5 weeks during the summer months and allow students to take curricular courses in various areas for which they can receive credit. The list of universities abroad will be published on the website at http://www.ir.unibocconi.it/eng. This is the only list considered valid for the recognition of courses offered in the Summer Program through institutions abroad. Students can submit applications for other alternatives that must be examined individually in advance by the International Relations Service, before applying to the program.

Eligibility and requirements
The program is offered to students from all undergraduate degrees, starting from the summer of their 2nd year (N.B. participation in a summer program in the summer of  their 1st year or  before cannot be recognized). Università Bocconi does not carry out any type of selection process, however students must satisfy the entry requirements established by the institution chosen for the Summer Program.

Application procedure
The International Relations Service provides informational guidance, making available the websites of the various programs and any brochures of partner institutions. Students are required to contact their chosen destination to obtain course programs and details of the enrolment procedures. Students are responsible for travel, board and lodging expenses as well as the fees and tuition of the partner university. Students are also encouraged to ensure that they have health insurance coverage for the period abroad. Once students have been accepted to the Free-Mover Summer Program by the institution they have chosen, they must go to the International Relations Service and collect the green credit approval form to have courses taken abroad recognized.

Exam recognition
Students can receive credit for the maximum of one exam recognized either in full or after the course program has been integrated. The credit approval procedure is explained in paragraph 5.14, "Credit for exams passed at universities abroad".

Final paper
Free-Mover Summer experiences can be linked to final papers. See paragraph 6.1 "Final Paper".

For program details, (eligibility, list of universities, application procedure, exam recognition, program compatibility, etc), visit the website http://www.ir.unibocconi.it/eng

Students taking part in international programs can apply for scholarships from ISU Bocconi (Student Assistance and Financial Aid) and the TCA - University Fees Office (for information about scholarships and application forms, download the pdf file "Conditions for awarding scholarships" which is available on the ISU website in the download area). Students chosen for the Exchange Program for one semester of study at a European institution which has signed a bilateral Erasmus agreement will receive an Erasmus scholarship from the European Union.

 

For information:
ISU Bocconi
http://www.unibocconi.it/financialaid.

http://www.unibocconi.it/isu

Three-year Undergraduate programs allow students to include an educational internship experience in their study plans. The internship is part of the "pertinent activities in the student's curriculum" that make up the graduation grade (see paragraph 6.2.5, "Awarding of the graduation grade").

Internship characteristics
Internships must satisfy the following characteristics involving duration, objectives and contents, location and positioning.

Duration
An internship can last from 2 to 6 months, and is generally full-time though some flexibility is possible.

Objectives and contents
The main objective of internships is to educate. They allow students to gain real work world and professional experience while developing professional skills. They help students get their bearings in these environments and facilitate their professional choices. Students gain direct knowledge of the continuously evolving world of work. The contents of the internship must be consistent with the educational objectives of the student's degree program. Throughout the internship, students are supported by a tutor in the firm/organization and a University tutor. The internship experience may also be useful for writing the final paper (see paragraph 6.1 "Final paper").

Location
Internships may take place - in Italy and abroad - in firms, public and private institutions, professional studios, international organisms, diplomatic agencies, cultural institutions and other organizations.

Positioning
Students may participate in internships during their third year.
Students may participate in an internship only after completing second-year lessons.
Internships are registered in students' academic careers as a third-year educational activity.

Organizational aspects

Finding internships
Università Bocconi recognizes internships organized by any of the following parties:

• the Career Service (see following paragraphs);
• International Relations Service (SRI) - International Internship Office (see following paragraphs).
  

Students can also find internships via their own channels. In this case, the University will carefully monitor the internship opportunity.  In addition, students must contact the Career Service - Internship Office or the SRI - International Internship Office well in advance and in any case before starting the internship.

The Career Service and International Internship Office (SRI) work together with the Directors of the Undergraduate Programs to make the internship characteristics uniform (host company experience and activities to be carried out) and to ensure that they meet the educational objectives of the Undergraduate program and educational paths.
Whatever channel is used to find an internship, the host company or organization and Bocconi sign an agreement and a training project on the objectives and contents of the traineeship. As the promoter of the initiative, the University prepares all the necessary legal documentation, checks the quality of the training projects, and provide insurance coverage.

All internship experiences must be previously approved to ensure the quality and consistency of the educational path.

Registration
The internship must be recorded in the student's academic career by the deadline for the graduation reservation. Generally, the internship must have been finished by that date.
Any uncompleted internships which have satisfied the minimum duration of time indicated above will still be recognized and can be registered in the student's academic career. In this case, the end of internship documents must be completed within the time needed to record the internship in the student's academic career by the deadline for the graduation reservation.

Contributions for internships in Italy and abroad
For students taking part in internships offered by public authorities in Italy, or through international organizations, institutions, authorities and companies abroad promoted by the Career Service and the International Internship Office (SRI) for which no compensation is provided, contributions are available from Università Bocconi: for allocation criteria and application forms see the website at http://www.unibocconi.it/financialaid in the Download Area.

Other activities recognized in lieu of internships
Types of contracts, many of which were introduced with the "legge Biagi" (Biagi law) such as  Servizio Civile Nazionale Volontario (Voluntary National Civil Service), and apprenticeships to obtain a diploma or for highly professional courses may be recognized as training activities "similar to internships". To have the activity recognized, apply to the Career Service.

The Career Service - Internships Office is the University's point of contact for all internship activities, with the exception of programs organized by the International Relations Service - International Internship Office (see paragraph 3.6.2).

The Career Service promotes internship opportunities both in Italy and abroad with public and private organizations:

• industrial and commercial companies, service providers, banks, financial institutions;
• consulting and auditing firms, professional (e.g. accountants) and legal studios;
• government sector, public agencies and non-profit organizations;
• cultural and artistic institutions;
• authorities and companies operating in the tourism, communication and media industries.
  
  

The Service organizes all administrative procedures required by current regulations.

Furthermore, the Career Service gives useful information to assist students in identifying other opportunities based on specific needs and interests. It also helps students make their applications more effective through individual consultation and seminars.

In addition to what has already been said in terms of its characteristics, an internship - known also as traineeship - is an experience which offers in-the-field training, whose regulations are valid in Italy and are set by law (24 June 1997 no. 196 art. 18 and the decree of 25 March 1998, no. 142).  An internship is not a labour contract .

By law internships are not paid. At their discretion, companies  can grant a monetary contribution that would go towards a student's studies.

Participation in internships
Internship opportunities in Italy and abroad are available through:

• Internship and Placement Announcements published online and reserved for Bocconi students;
• Arts and Culture International Program: program which offers internships with cultural institutions in Europe and around the world;
• Bocconi & Jobs: the semi-annual career fair allows Bocconi students to meet company representatives from all sectors;
• Company presentations in the University: companies present themselves and describe their programs for hiring potential candidates; the calendar for presentations is fixed every six months;
• Placement Library: the Career Service's library dedicated to the world of work. Students can organize the search and retrieval of information which is useful for finding internships and jobs.
  
  

These tools help to balance the supply and demand for internships. Securing an internship offer is not necessarily linked to academic qualifications. Companies decide on the desired curriculum and personal characteristics based on the contents of the educational project. During the internship, each student is supervised by both a company and University tutor.

Documents
The Internships Office of the Career Service is the contact point within the University that is responsible for formalizing the training experience (unless they are arranged by the International Internship Office (SRI), see next  paragraph), regulating  internships (agreements, training projects, and orientation) and providing  the necessary documentation to ensure the training experience is recorded in the student's academic career.

Before starting an internship, students must collect the Educational and Orientation Project form at the Career Service Internship Office and give it to the host company or organization.

When the internship has finished, the host company will issue a certification stating that he/she has completed the internship. This form must  be handed in personally to the Internship Office, together with a report and a final evaluation on the training experience completed.

Information and support
For further information and to sign up for seminars and individual consultation sessions contact the Career Service:

Career Service - Infopoint and Internship Office
via Sarfatti, 25
tel. 02 5836.2658/5004
email: infostage@unibocconi.it

Career Service
viale Isonzo 25
tel. 02 5836.5999
email: infocareer@unibocconi.it
http://www.cs.unibocconi.eu

The International Relations Service (SRI) - International Internship Office of Università Bocconi offers 3 different international internship programs at institutions/organizations that are part of its network:

• International Organizations Program: Secretariat, agencies and field offices of the United Nations, the European Commission and other international institutions and non-government organizations throughout the world;
• Field Projects Program: Italian Chamber of Commerce abroad, companies active in international markets (excluding the European Union), and Foreign Consulates in Milan;
• Embassies Program: Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome and each Office abroad: Embassies, Consulates, Italian Cultural Institutes, Italian Permanent Representatives belonging to International institutions.
  
  

To find the institutions belonging to the network and internship opportunities check the website http://www.ir.unibocconi.it/internship.

Students can also find internships using their own channels. In this case, students must contact the International Internships Office (SRI) in order to have the contents assessed and to formalize the agreement. Students are advised to do this well in advance and in any case before starting the internship.
 

Students eligible for International Internship programs
 The following may take part in international internship programs:
 

• students enrolled in their second year - from the end of second year lessons - for  International Organizations (some institutions) and Field Projects Programs. Students must have obtained 60% of their first-year credit points;
• students enrolled in their third year (up to second-year repeating students ("fuori corso"), for the International Organizations (some institutions) and Field Projects Programs. Students must have completed their first-year exams and have earned 60% of their second-year credit points;
• Bocconi graduates up to 18 months after graduation, for International Organizations (some institutions), Embassies, and Field Projects.
  
  

Requirements
The requirements for taking part in the International Internship programs are:

• for all programs: knowledge of the foreign language required by the host institution;
• only for the Embassies Program: minimum graduation grade 105/110.
  
  

For further information about requirements see the website at http://www.ir.unibocconi.it/internship.

Documents
Students who would like to take part in the above programs must send the following documents in Word format (in one file) via email (international.internship@unibocconi.it) by the set deadlines:

• curriculum vitae and motivation letter in Italian (one for each institution you are applying for);
• curriculum vitae and motivation letter written in the language required by the institution (one for each institution you are applying for), except for the Embassies Program;
  
  

In order to complete the application, students must hand in the following items by the set deadlines:

• application form (to be collected from the International Internship Office or downloaded from http://www.ir.unibocconi.it/internship);
• copy of any language certifications;
• 1 passport photo, signed on the back;
• enrolment certification or unofficial academic transcript (printed at Punto Blu termials).
  
  

Only for the International Organizations Program students need:

• special forms from the individual institutions; ask at the International Internship Office (if required).
  
  

Only for the Embassies Program:

• copy of online application (http://www.fondazionecrui.it/).
  
  

After the International Internship Office has carried out the pre-selection based on language skills and also academic merit, student profiles are sent to the institutions which make the final decision.  Students who withdraw from the internship or Exchange Program without good reason, according to an evaluation of the International Relations Service, are excluded from future pre-selections of all international internship programs (Field Projects, International Organizations and Embassies). If a student is excluded during undergraduate studies, this does not affect the student's eligibility to participate in these programs during graduate studies. Furthermore, for one month no other internship is allowed, even if the student organizes his/her own.
 

Periods and deadlines
Internship opportunities organized by the International Internships Office of the International Relations Service are promoted in the International Internships bulletin published on the website at http://www.ir.unibocconi.it/internship.

Pre-selection generally takes place every 3 months, in accordance with the deadlines below:

Field Projects and International Organizations Programs

Module 1
Internship period: January-March 2008
Application deadline: 12 October 2007

Module 2
Internship period: April-June 2008
Application deadline: January 2008 (date to be finalized)

Module 3
Internship period: July-September 2008
Application deadline: March 2008 (date to be finalized)

Module 4
Internship period: October-December 2008
Application deadline: June 2008 (date to be finalized)

Embassies Program

3rd round 2007
Internship period: (approximate) January-April 2008
Publication: 20 September 2007
Application online ends: 8 October 2007
 

1st round 2008
Internship period: (approximate) April-July 2008
Publication: January 2008 (date to be finalized)
Application online ends: January 2008 (date to be finalized)

2nd round 2008
Internship period: (approximate) September-December 2008
Publication: April 2008 (date to be finalized)
Application online ends: May 2008 (date to be finalized)

Each week "Last Minute" internship offers are publicized on the website.

Internet site
 For updates and further information about the programs described herein, consult the website of the International Internships Office of the International Relations Service at http://www.ir.unibocconi.it/internship. The website includes:
 

• the "International Internships" bulletin and "Last Minute" internship offers;
• reports  from former internship participants;
• any changes to the deadlines and information indicated above.
  

For further information
International Relations Service
International Internship Office
via Sarfatti 25 - 20136 Milan
second floor, room 226
http://www.ir.unibocconi.it/internship
tel. 02 5836.2253
fax 02 5836.2207
email: international.internship@unibocconi.it

In-Company Training projects are designed to provide students with professional guidance.

The project offers small groups of students (between 15 to 30 participants) the chance to spend a training period lasting between 2 to 5 days with a company.

Participants take part in diversified activities and initiatives. The main objectives are to increase understanding of business and process dynamics, deepen knowledge of functional areas and improve transversal skills. Generally, projects are structured in two parts: a theoretical part (company presentations, company functions, seminars, testimonies) and a practical part (business games, company visits, group assignments); contents are agreed upon with the company.

The Career Service promotes the realization of In-Company Training projects both in Italy and abroad in collaboration with different types of public and private companies: industrialists, commercialists, service providers, credit, finance and insurance institutions, consulting and auditing firms, professional studios as well as public authorities, institutions and associations.

If the organisation is located outside of the local area then Università Bocconi provides participants with a contribution to cover part of board, lodging and travel expenses.

The initiatives are promoted on the Career Service's website at http://www.cs.unibocconi.it/eng 

On completion of the project, students are requested to write and submit a report prior to receiving the certificate of participation.

In-Company Training projects are included in the "other relevant elements in the student's academic career" for the purpose of calculating graduation grades (see paragraph 6.2.5 "Awarding of the graduation grade").

For information contact the Career Service
viale Isonzo 25, 2nd floor - 20135 Milan
tel. 02.5836.5707
email: in-companytraining@unibocconi.it

http://www.cs.unibocconi.it/eng 

Università Bocconi offers its students supplementary activities designed to enhance their cultural backround and complement the degree program requirements.

Supplementary activities count as part of "other academic achievements in the student's academic career", for the purpose of calculating graduation grades (see chapter 6.2.5, paragraph "Awarding of the graduation grade").

The supplementary activities are divided in two large groups.  For the first group of activities  students must sign up using the yoU@B student diary  (see 3.8.1). The second group must sign up to the service offering the activity, without use of the student diary (see 3.8.2).

Supplementary activities include:

 

• research seminars organized by the Library - http://www.unibocconi.it/library
• personal development and self-management skills courses organized by CESDIA - Centre for Teaching and Learning - http://www.unibocconi.it/cesdia (Italian version)
• interdisciplinary courses which form part of the Sapere a Tutto Campo program - http://www.unibocconi.it/corsinterdisciplinari (Italian version)
• language and culture courses organized by the Language Centre - http://www.unibocconi.it/languagecentre

 

The offer for 2007-2008 a.y. is published in September (before the start dates of any activity initiatives); more detailed information including programs and calendars will be released on the websites of the services sector which offer these activities.

 

The general rules for supplementary activities are set out below:

• sign-up application procedure: through the yoU@B student diary during 2 periods:
  
  - from 19 to 30 September 2007 for I semester activities;
  - from 10 to 25 January 2008 for II semester activities.
  

When signing up students can choose up to 3 choices (max) in decreasing order of preference.
Students can also indicate if they intend taking just 1 of the 3 indicated or if they intend to take 2 (if it is possible to assign everyone a course and there are still places available);

 

• assigning courses: sign-up applications are accepted on the basis of academic merit, GPA and credits recorded in the academic career. In the II semester priority is given to students who missed out on their preferences or who did not apply in I semester. Once the ranking has been drawn up, students are assigned their first, second or third choices, in that order, depending on whether there are places available. After all students in the ranking have been assigned an activity, where possible, the same criteria are applied to assigning a second to those who have requested one, and if there are any places left. Students who are admitted/not admitted to attend these activities will receive a personal online message sent to their yoU@B student diary;
• attendance: obligatory for at least 75% of the teaching sessions, as established by the instructors. Students who attend less than 50% without good reason (e.g. medical certificate), will be excluded from future editions of these activities for the whole academic year as well as the following academic year; this exclusion also applies to online courses which have mechanisms for registering attendance, if offered;
• evaluation: is carried out by instructors according to the assessment methods discussed in class (e.g. written report) but is subordinate to the compulsory 75% attendance;
• period of study: courses are held during teaching periods and on specific dates which are finalized before the sign-up period begins;
• duration: a minimum of 5 teaching sessions of 2 hours each.

A list of activities including the service providing the activity and the Bocconi website for further information follows:

• international competitions and simulations, organized by International Relations Services www.ir.unibocconi.it/competitions
• in-company training (a selection of candidates and certificate of attendance) organized by  Career Service - www.cs.unibocconi.eu  (see paragraph 3.7)

 

In addition:

• career guidance seminars, company presentations, individual counselling in job search  techniques; organized by  Career Service - www.cs.unibocconi.eu  
• POL (Programma Orientamento Laureati - Personal Orientation Lab) for undergraduate and graduate students who are about to enter the world of work, aptitude orientation interviews  for undergraduate students who wish to continue their studies, organized by Servizio orientamento attitudinale - Aptitude orientation service www.unibocconi.it >Risorse e servizi >Orientamento attitudinale
• concerts, meetings, exhibitions, debates, sports and culture events aimed at raising students cultural awareness; organized by ISU Bocconi www.unibocconi.eu/events
• athletics, canoe, 5- and 11-player mens and womens soccer, golf, swimming and water polo, mens and womens basketball, mens and womens volleyball, skiing and snowboarding, tennis, skeet-shooting and sailing are the sports practiced at Bocconi, both in recreational and competitive level, in national and international university tournaments.
  The mens basketball team, the 5-player mens and womens soccer team, the 11-player womens soccer team and the womens volleyball team are participating in their respective federations tournaments Bocconi Sport Team www.unibocconi.eu/pellicani