GUIDES TO THE UNIVERSITY
2007-2008 A.Y.
Bachelor of Science Programs (3-y)
4.
STUDYING ABROAD
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:
MSc students can also take part in programs that are organized with international universities and business schools which lead to double degrees (Italian and foreign) or diplomas issued by members of the international network (Master CEMS-MIM, Themis Law Network). NB: Students may participate in international study programs starting from the summer of their second year: it is not possible to participate in or have any of these programs officially recognized during the first or second year. Last change 16/07/2007 12:36 |
4.1.
Long programs
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4.1.1.
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 fields 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. Eligibility and requirements 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. Application and deadlines For Exchange Program details, to check comments by students who have been abroad in the past, and to check the list of previously recognized courses, visit the website http://www.ir.unibocconi.it/exchange. Exam recognition The credit approval procedure is explained in paragraph 7.14, "Credit for exams passed at universities abroad". Final paper Last change 06/09/2007 10:38 |
4.1.2.
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 will be 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, accompanied by a motivational letter and information about the chosen university, must be submitted to the International Relations Service before enrolling at the foreign university for a Free-Mover Semester Program. Application procedure 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 The credit approval procedure is explained in paragraph 7.14, "Credit for exams passed at universities abroad". Final paper For Program details, (eligibility, list of universities, application procedure, exam recognition, program compatibility, student relations, etc), visit the website http://www.ir.unibocconi.it/eng 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. Last change 06/09/2007 10:40 |
4.2.
Short programs
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. Last change 09/06/2007 10:50 |
4.2.1.
Campus Abroad
Campus Abroad Programs - generally held during the period in which lessons are suspended - 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 Last change 06/09/2007 10:42 |
4.2.2.
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 and 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 Application procedure Exam recognition Final paper Last change 06/09/2007 10:43 |
4.3.
Scholarships for international programs
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.
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