GUIDES TO THE UNIVERSITY

Students must choose the foreign languages and course levels they want to attend when finalizing enrolment (from 15 September to 26 September 2008).
Students enrolled in the Master of Science in Giurisprudenza [Law] (CLG-LS) can include a second foreign language in their study plan instead of seminars which are included in the second year of the program. CLG-LS students can do this when finalizing enrolment, and in the second year they will be asked to confirm the choice they made in the first year when enrolling in the academic year.
For information about the choice of foreign languages and possible modifications and language courses offered, see "Foreign Languages" or check the website at www.unibocconi.it/languagecenter.

From 7-30 January 2009, via Punto Blu/Virtual Punto Blu, students enrolled in some Master of Science programs must choose the curriculum or courses chosen by the students of the II semester, first year, for each Master of Science program following the indications below:

Management (M-LS)

Students enrolled  in the Master of Science in Management (M) choose  between the two curricula in which the course is divided:

•  Percorsi di Management (Majors of Management) , or
• Organizzazione e gestione delle risorse umane (Organization and Human Resourse Management)
  

Students who choose Curriculum "Majors of Management" must select 1 course from among a list of 3 courses.

Economics and Management in Arts, Culture, Media and Entertainment (ACME-LS)

Students enrolled  in the ACME-LS Program choose:

1 elective (workshop).

Economics and Management of Innovation and Technology (EMIT-LS)

Students enrolled  in the  EMIT-LS Program choose a free-track Major or one the recommended Majors from:

-Industrial and Innovation Economics (Major A)

-Management Information System (Major B)

-Technology and Innovation Management (Major C)

Discipline economiche e sociali (DES) - Economics and Social Sciences (ESS)

Students enrolled  in the Master of Science program DES-LS / ESS-LS choose:

5 electives (specifying the language when they are taught in Italian and English).

During the 7 - 30 January 2009 period students can modify their choices.  The choices can be modified once again during enrolment to the following academic year.

All first year courses chosen in the period 7-30 January 2009 and modified when enrolling in the following year, are included in the second year study plan in order to allow students to attend the lessons.   Therefore sitting exams for these courses can take place only after the end of the semester in which second year courses are held.

Students enrolled in the first year of a MSc program are admitted to the second year regardless of the number of credit points earned.
After the first year of the program, students can enrol in the second year or in the first year as repeating students ("ripetente" or "fuori corso intermedio").
After the second year, students who have not yet completed their studies generally enrol as "fuori corso"; however they may still enrol as "ripetente".
Only students who are enrolled in the academic year as "regular" or "repeating":

• are allocated a class group for lessons.

In addition, all students enrolled:

• are allowed to attend any repeat class groups for courses which have not been passed;
• are allowed to sit exams;
• are granted access to the various services offered by the University (Library, IT labs, etc);
• can obtain enrolment certifications for the academic year in which they are enrolled.

Enrolment must be carried out during the 1 August - 2 September 2008 period via Punto Blu or Virtual Punto Blu.

The enrolment procedures are as follows:

• from the main menu at any Punto Blu terminal or Virtual Punto Blu select the "Enrolment in academic year" option;
• enter the enrolment data requested.

After selecting "Enrolment in the academic year", the procedure gives second-year students the option to choose electives. If the elective is taught in both Italian and English then students are asked to specify the language (see "Chioce of electives"). In addition, students enrolled in the Master of Science in Giurisprudenza [Law] (CLG-LS) may add an elective course or a second foreign language to their study plan instead of "seminars" (see "Allocation of electives").
The system will then require students to confirm both their enrolment in the academic year and choice of elective courses.

Once enrolment has been completed, students can immediately print the following from Punto Blu:
 

• their "enrolment" and "official academic transcript" certifications;
• their personalized class timetable;
• their personalized exam timetable.

Enrolment in the academic year is completed once the first instalment of the university fees and tuition has been paid and recorded in the student's academic career. If the first instalment of the university fees and tuition is not paid by 15 September 2008 students will not be able to carry out any administrative or learning activities or make use of any services offered to students.
Students who do not enrol by 2 September 2008, for whatever reason, can enrol during the 9 September - 31 December 2008 (*) period on payment of a late-enrolment fee (for detailed information check  the website www.unibocconi.it/fees) and on the understanding that the possibility of choosing electives may be reduced (see following paragraphs).
After 31 December 2008 enrolment is only possible as repeating students ("fuori corso" or "fuori corso intermedio"and only if the Rector agrees to accept a written justification and request for an enrolment extension which must be submitted,students will have also to pay the penalty fees (www.unibocconi.it/fees), to the Teaching Services and Organization Desk.

(*) Since 31 December 2008 is a bank holiday, the deadline is extended to the next working day (7 January 2009).

When enrolling in the second year (1 August - 2 September 2008) students must choose their major and both I and II semester electives to be included in the study plan specifying the language of instruction if requested.
During this period students can also modify the electives previously chosen.

DES-LS/ESS-LS students are reminded that in order to allow them to attend the lessons, if they make any change  to their first year study plan during the 1 August - 2 September 2008 the new elective course is positioned in their second year study plan. For this reason exams can be taken after the end of the semester in which second year courses are held.

Before choosing the major and electives, students are advised to check the list of courses available, course profiles, class timetables, and the tables of "Incompatible" and "Banned" courses (italian version).

The educational offer for the 2008-2009 academic year include  also an e-learning class group for some courses already taught in the same semester using traditional methods.
If required, when students are asked to choose their elective courses, they must specify the learning method (either traditional or e-learning) as well as language of instruction of multi-class groups electives.
Starting up e-learning class groups depends on:

• activating the traditional class group (if this does not happen, the e-learning class group will not be activated);
• a minimum number of inscriptions has to be reached.

For all electives chosen by the students, students must also select an alternative to their first choice. However, this does not apply to elective courses which are included in the core elements of the major (major elective courses).
As explained below, the second choice is necessary in case the first choice elective does not attract the minimum number of students or the maximum number of students has already been reached.

By 9 September:

• allocation of I and II semester electives and majors will take place for all students except those who have chosen the "free track" major;
• students will receive a message relative to the allocation of their electives in their yoU@B student diary.

Students who choose the "free track" major will not be able to see their chosen elective courses. The elective courses allocation is made upon approval of the MSc Program Director to the Student Administration Centre.
Allocation is based on a scale that takes into account the alternatives expressed by students and the sign-up/change position. Students who change only one elective course lose the priority position they held for their initial choice, even for elective courses which have not been changed.
Courses will not be run if the minimum number of students is not reached. For courses taught in Italian the minimum number is 18. For courses taught in English the minimum number is 12.
Class groups must not have more than 120 students.
Students coming from foreign universities participating in international programs are not included in the above-mentioned limits.

Bocconi students participating in international programs may have recorded in their academic career exams taken at universities abroad that correspond to Bocconi courses that have either not attracted the minimum number of students, and therefore are not run, or have already attracted the maximum number of students.
During the 9-30 September 2008 period:

• students who were not allocated either their preferred elective course or courses chosen as alternatives, and
• students who obtained permission to change their MSc Program;

must choose, at Punto Blu or Virtual Punto Blu, from among the I and II semester electives that are still available. During this period, once electives have reached the maximum number of 120 students they will no longer be available for other students to choose from.
Students who enrol in the academic year after 2 September and especially during the 9 September 2008 - 31 December 2008 period (*) , can choose their I and II semester electives from the list of electives that are still available at the time of enrolment in the academic year.

(*) Since 31 December 2008 is a bank holiday, the deadline is extended to the next working day (7 January 2009).

In lieu of educational activities such as "Seminars", CLG-LS students can add an elective or a  second foreign language worth 6 credit points to their study plan.
In order to add a second language to the study plan, students must submit the application via Punto
Blu or Virtual Punto Blu when enrolling in the academic year (1 August - 2 September 2008).
Before choosing the elective course it is advisable to check the list of courses available, the programs, the timetable and the tables of "Incompatible" (italian version) and "Banned" (italian version) courses published on the Bocconi website.
The second foreign language - in the study plan as an alternative to the seminar or as an additional course - cannot obtain university educational credits for international certifications recorded in the student's undergraduate academic career in order to have the MSc second language exam exempted.

For further information about the choice of foreign languages and courses offered see "Foreign Languages", and the website at www.unibocconi.it/languagecentre.
The choice of educational activities in lieu of seminars can be modified during the 7-30 January 2009 period (see following paragraphs).

Second-year students can change the first and/or second language via Punto Blu terminals or Virtual Punto Blu during the periods from 1 August 30 September 2008 and 7-30 January 2009.
In addition, students can apply to have the mark that is recorded in the student's undergraduate academic career validated, in order to be exempted from the MSc first language exam. This is also possible for the second foreign language, for all MSc programs except CLG-LS (see "Allocation of electives").
More information is available in "Foreign languages ".

During the 7-30 January 2009 period students can change their I and II semester electives included in their study plans with other II semester electives as long as they refer to the current academic year. CLG-LS students can modify their previous choice from among: second foreign language, elective and seminars. Specifically, in case CLG students wish to include the second foreign language or an elective course in their study plan, the request must be submitted via Punto Blu/Virtual Punto Blu; in case they wish to include a seminar the request must be submitted to the Teaching Services and Organization Desk.
These modifications must meet the numerical limits specified in "Educational activities in lies of seminars for students enrolled in the Master of Science in Giurisprudenza [Law] (CLG-LS)".

Additional courses are courses that students choose in order to achieve more than the number of credit points required to fulfil the MSc degree requirements, they can be chosen from:

• electives;
• workshops worth 3 credits;
• in-depth studies (only for students enrolled in DES-LS/ESS-LS).
  

Such activities can be included in the study plan only after the course exams of the first 2 MSc semesters have been passed.
Additional courses are included in the calculation of the Grade Point Average; if students have taken more than 2, the best 2 marks are considered.
Students can choose additional courses by completing the form that can be collected from the Teaching Services and Organization Desk during the 1 August 2008 - 30 January 2009 period.
Additional courses can be cancelled by handing in an application to the Teaching Services and Organization Desk. An activity recorded with a passing mark cannot be eliminated.

Students cannot change their MSc program during the first year of studies.
After completion of the first year, students who apply to change their MSc program may be admitted to the first year of the new MSc program, as long as any numerical limits that have been set are respected.

For MSc programs that are taught in both Italian and English, changing from a class group taught in English to a class group taught in Italian (and vice versa) is the same as changing Msc Program and therefore can only be done at the end of the first year. In this case, the Program Director is responsible for deciding the year of studies that the student shall be admitted.
When changing from one MSc program to another, the following applies:

• exams taken for courses in the original degree that have the same title, code and credit point value as those included in the new MSc Program are considered to be equal (some exams in common);
• exams are to be integrated if they are for courses belonging to the same subject group in both the original and new degree program. Courses may have significantly different course profiles but are worth the same credit point value, or the original programs courses may be worth less credit points than those of the new program. In this case the exam mark is based on a weighted average of the marks obtained in both degree programs;
• any exams included in the original degree that are not included in the program structure of the new degree are considered to be in excess. Note that compulsory courses taken as part of the original MSc Program which are not included in the program structure of the new MSc Program can be recognized as additional and also as elective courses if approved by the MSc Program Director.

For the 2008-2009 academic year the following numerical limits have been set: 5 students for each class group of each MSc program.
In the case where the number of applications is greater than the number of places, then a ranking list based on the students weighted average of the marks and the number of credit points earned will be followed.

Applications are evaluated by the MSc Program Director.

Students can submit an application to change the MSc program (the application form must be collected, filled out and handed in at the Teaching Services and Organization Desk) during the 1 August - 3 September 2008 period. The same deadline applies for cancelling or modifying any applications previously submitted.
In order to submit the application to change the MSc program, students must be enrolled in the 2008-2009 academic year in their original MSc Program.
On 9 September 2008, via their yoU@B student diaries, students will receive  the results of the Master of Science change, admitted students receive this message together with the new program details and the class group assigned. The list of the results is also available on University bulleting boards (University building, via Sarfatti 25).

The Ministerial Decree of 25 November 2005 defines the class of the CLMG as a five-year path, aimed at legal professions.

Students who enrolled in the Undergraduate Degree in Scienze Giuridiche [Law](CLSG) for the 2005-2006 academic year or in previous years, may:

• continue the CLSG and finish the educational path with the Master of Science in Giurisprudenza [Law] (CLG-LS) which will remain active until completed or
• request enrollment in the five-year CLMG  where they must  make up the educational debits as a result of such modification.

Students enrolled in the Undergraduate Degree in Scienze Giuridiche [Law] who whish to finish their studies enrolling in the Master of Science in Giurisprudenza [Law] whose first year will run just up to the 2008-2009 academic year, will be automatically admitted to the first year Msc Program if they are awarded the Degree within the December 2008 Graduation session.

The following describes the administration criteria for Bocconi students and students from other universities who, enrolled in an Undergraduate Degree in Law (field of study 31) or in a Master of Science in Law (field of study 22/S), wish to be admitted to the combined five-year CLMG Program.

To enter into the five-year system:

• students may only be admitted to the first, second and third year of the five-year program, even if they already hold a three-year undergraduate degree:
• students who exercise this option can only be admitted to an active year of studies;
• students can be admitted to the first year of studies if less than 24 credit points of the Combined Bachelor and Master of Science in Giurisprudenza [Law] can be recognised;
• students can be admitted to the second year of studies only if a number equal or more than 24 and less than 90 credit points of the Combined Bachelor and Master of Science in Giurisprudenza [Law] can be recognised;
• students can be admitted to the third year of studies if at least 90 credit points of the Combined Bachelor and Master of Science in Giurisprudenza [Law] can be recognised;
• for Bocconi students, there is no limit to the number of exams and credits which may be recognized;
• for students coming from other universities, only a maximum of 150 credits may be recognized;
• students who have exercised this option may take the required exams for courses in the new degree program's program requirements in years previous to the student's admission, starting with the first available exam session, and without needing to follow lessons;
• in the case where students have already passed the exams foreseen for the program years of studies following the student's admission, these are "saved"and are later registered in the student's university career at the appropriate time;
• courses that have been passed, but not part of the CLMG study plan, may be recognized as additional exam and also as electives upon approval by the Program Director of the new MSc Program;
• present rules stipulate that repeating students are excluded from the accommodation service and scholarship ranking list for that year.

 To exit from the 3+2 system:

• students enrolled in the CLSG or the CLG-LS may exercise this option in any year of studies;
• those who exercise this option add at least one year more to the normal duration of studies;
• changing to the five-year system is irreversible.

The following table shows the development of the five-year system's progressive activation and the progressive deactivation of the three-year and two-year systems:

Therefore, please note that:

• in the 2006-2007 academic year, students could be admitted to the first year of the CLMG;
• for the 2007-2008 academic year, it was possible for students to be admitted to the first or second year of the CLMG;
• for the 2008-2009 a.y. and those following, students will have the opportunity to be admitted to the first, second or third year of the CLMG;
• students enrolled in the CLSG (field of study 31) or the CLG-LS (field of study 22/S) should keep in mind that teaching of the first year of the Master of Science of the 22/S class will run only up to the 2008-2009 academic year.

A specific Board  - comprised of a professor (the CLMG Program Director or a delegate) and a representative of the Student Administration Centre -  decide on the year of program the student shall be admitted, recognize exams and determine the "study plan to be completed".

This option may be exercised at the start of every academic year.
For the 2008-2009 academic year , applications for changing to the five-year system must be submitted  from 1 August -  17 November 2008.

The options procedure  requires :

• after students have enrolled in the current academic year they must fill out the application which can be found at  the Teaching Services and Organization Desk and submit it to the same Desk; at this time students may also renounce any applications which they have previously submitted;
• the Board  opens the dossier;
• from 30 September to 28 November 2008, application results will be published following submission date of the application  and students will be contacted by phone or email;
• according to regulations, as a general guide, students have 5 days to go to the Student Administration Centre  to examine their study plan;
• according to regulations, as a general guide, students  have 5 days to decide, stating in writing whether or not they accept the change ; if students do not provide a written declaration then the request for change is revoked; changing to the five-year system is irreversible.

Università Bocconi students can transfer to another university by submitting the application to transfer to the Teaching Services and Organization Desk (the application form can also be collected from there) including the details of the new university they intend to transfer to, the Faculty and the MSc program they wish to attend.
Students are advised to find out when the deadline for receiving transfer documents is from the university they intend to transfer to, in order to ensure that they have enough time to complete the transfer procedure.
Students who submit a transfer request during the 1 August - 30 September 2008 period do not have to enrol in the 2008-2009 academic year, while students who submit a transfer request after 1 October 2008 (and in any case before 31 December 2008 (*) must enrol for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Enrolled students who have submitted a transfer application should contact the University Fees Office (TCA) check their position regarding university fees and tuition.
The transfer application must be accompanied by:

• unofficial academic transcript and Bocconi ID card;
• receipt for payment of fees for the issue of the transfer document;
• declaration from the Università Bocconi Library that the student does not have any books that are still out on loan;
• authorization from ISU;
• authorization from the University Fees Office (TCA).

Students who transfer to another university cannot return to Università Bocconi within one solar year from the date of the transfer document. In this case, they will be admitted to the year the exams, which have been passed and registered in their unofficial academic transcript, give them the right to regardless of the year they were previously enrolled.

Students who intend to continue their studies at universities abroad must complete the special application form which is available from the Teaching Services and Organization Desk.

(*) Since 31 December 2008 is a bank holiday, the deadline is extended to the next working day (7 January 2009).

Students are suspended if they have not earned any credit points for a period of time equal to the standard program duration.

The suspension takes into account the academic years in which students:

• are enrolled but do not earn credits;
• do not enrol.

The years mentioned above are calculated in determining disqualification (see "Disqualification"). Students who intend to resume their studies after being suspended must submit a written formal reinstatement request, at the Teaching and Organizartion Services Desk. The validity of any previously earned  credit points and the year of studies in which students must enrol will be evaluated.
The suspension will result in students being unable to carry out any administrative or educational activities or make use of any university services.    

Students who resume studies must consult the University Fees Office (TCA) regarding university fees and tuition.

If, after reinstatement, students do not earn any credit points during another year of the program, they will be suspended once again for the following years until disqualification.

Students who during the academic year are involved with duties for military service, civil service, female students in the year of birth of each child and students who are forced to interrupt studies because of serious illness and certified prolonged medical conditions can apply  to temporarily interrupt their studies in accordance with D.P.C.M. 09/04/2001.
Temporary interruption means that those students will not be able to complete any administrative operations, participate in educational activities or make use of university services offered to students. The years for which the student did not enrol do not count towards disqualification. For each year of temporary interruption students are required to pay a fixed sum for each year as set by the University Fees Office (TCA). 

See updated information - July 2009

Students are disqualified:

• if the maximum number of enrolments as repeating students ("fuori corso" and "ripetente") is equal to 3 academic years,

or

• if after four years (i.e. double the number of years of the Degree Program) no credits have been earned.

The maximum number of enrolments as "fuori corso"and as "ripetente"does not take into account periods of temporary interruption requested according to D.P.C.M. (Ministerial Decree) 09/04/2001 which is described in "Suspension, temporary interruption and resumption of University studies".

Students who have been disqualified from their Degree Program can obtain certifications attesting to their university career and the number of credit points previously earned. If students should eventually resume their studies, the credit points previously earned will be evaluated to determine if they are still valid.

Disqualification does not apply to those students who have passed all exams and only miss the final degree exam.

Updated information - July 2009

The new rule establishes that after eight academic years following the end of the standard duration of the program (two years), calculated from the first initial enrollment in the university system, the student’s academic career is subject to assessment.  If the evaluation is positive, a new deadline will be set, as a general rule equal to the standard duration of the program, by which time students must complete all educational activities.

If students do not intend to exercise the rights they acquired by enrolling, they can withdraw from their studies at any time. Their intention to withdraw must be communicated in a written, clear and concise form, and it is irrevocable.
Students who withdraw from their studies may obtain certifications attesting to their university career and credit points earned.
The withdrawal form is to be collected, filled out and submitted to the Teaching Services and Organization Desk.

The application should include a declaration stating that there is no unsettled business with ISU Bocconi (Student Assistance and Financial Aid), the Bocconi Library, and other University Offices.  The Bocconi ID card must be attached to the application.

Students must pay tuition and fees due up to the submission of the withdrawal form, according to the deadlines defined by the University Fees Office (TCA); student who submit the withdrawal form should contact the University Fees Office (TCA) regarding university fees and tuition due.