2014-2015 A.Y.
Master of Science Programs (2-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 foreign universities (business schools and Departments of Economics) on research and joint teaching projects, thus providing Bocconi students and teaching staff with invaluable international experience.
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4.1.
Long programs
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4.1.1.
Exchange Program
The Università Bocconi Exchange Program (including the LLP-Erasmus Programs) deals with student exchanges under bilateral agreements with over 220 universities in 50 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 social sciences with an emphasis on economics and law. In fact, Università Bocconi belongs to two of the most prestigious international networks: CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education 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 The semester abroad takes place during the second year of the program. All students regularly enrolled in the first year of MSc programs can apply. Students are allowed to attend courses for a semester at one of the partner universities abroad only after passing the selection which is based on merit and language skills. Application and deadlines Students are advised to check the application procedures and deadlines released in successive Markets and External Affairs Division Study Abroad publications and on the website at www.ir.unibocconi.eu/exchange Exam recognition Students can receive credit for a maximum of 30 credit points. The credit approval procedure is explained in "Credit for exams passed at universities abroad". Information For Exchange Program details, for updated information on eligible students, admissions procedures, deadlines and available destinations check the website www.ir.unibocconi.eu/exchange In the same area you can also check comments by students who have been aborad in the previous years together with detailed information on the partner universities. Last change 28/07/2014 11:55 |
4.1.2.
AEEP Program - Advanced Economics Exchange Program
The AEEP program allows students enrolled in the DES-ESS and CLEFIN/FINANCE programs to attend courses for an academic year abroad at universities which are from among the highest qualified universities in the field of economics by accessing to PhD courses which can subsequently be recognized at Bocconi without paying any tuition and fees to the partner university. However the students are responsible for travel, board and lodging expenses. The program is addressed to DES-ESS and CLEFIN/FINANCE first year students and it is held during the second year of studies. Students are admitted upon passing a selection based on merit and language requirements as well as interviews. For further information on the program, requirements and timelines students are invited to check the website http://www.ir.unibocconi.eu/ > Advanced Economics Exchange Program (AEEP) for DES/ESS and CLEFIN/FINANCE Students Exam recognition For the exams recognition procedure make reference to "Credit for exams passed at universities abroad". Last change 28/07/2014 11:56 |
4.1.3.
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 for a semester in their second year of the program as part of the Free-Mover Semester Program (fee-paying Visiting Students or Independent Students). The Free-Mover Semester experience is incompatible with both the participation in the Exchange program and the participation in long study programs abroad. Students are responsible for tuition and fees for both Università Bocconi and the foreign university as well as travel, board and lodging expenses for the period abroad. Last change 28/07/2014 11:57 |
4.1.4.
Double Degree Program
The Double Degree Program gives MSc students the opportunity to study abroad for one academic year and obtain both the Italian Master of Science degree from Università Bocconi and a foreign Graduate degree from the partner University, at the end of their studies. Application procedure The Program is addressed to students enrolled inthe MSc Program with a undergraduate graduation grade equal or more than 100/110 (or equivalent grades for students who were awarded a bachelor degree abroad) and who meet specific language requirements that can be different accordingly to the destination. The Program is generally held in the second year of studies. For more information on timelines and program requirements visit the website www.ir.unibocconi.eu/doubledegree or send an email to doubledegree@unibocconi.it. Destinations Management HEC - Paris France RSM Rotterdam, Holland ESADE - Barcelona, Spain HSG, St. Gallen, Switzerland Indian Institute of Management - Ahmedabad, India Fundação Getulio Vargas - São Paulo, Brasil Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU), Vienna International Management Cass School of Business London UK Darla Moore School of Business, Columbia, South Carolina,USA HEC - Paris, France ESADE - Barcelona, Spain HSG - St. Gallen, Switzerland Indian Institute of Management - Ahmedabad, India Fundação Getulio Vargas São Paulo, Brasil Fudan University: DDIM - Double Degree in International Management (with different selection procedures) Shanghai, China UQ University of Queensland Brisbane, Australia Marketing Management HEC - Paris, France ESADE - Barcelona, Spain CBS - Copenhagen, Denmark Queen’s Business School Kingston (Canada) The University of Melbourne - Australia Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU), Vienna Amministrazione, Finanza Aziendale e Controllo [Administration, Corporate Finance and Control] RSM - Rotterdam, Holland University of Mannheim, Germany U. Sydney Business School, Australia University of St. Gallen, St. Gallen (HSG), Switzerland Economia e Management delle Amministrazioni Pubbliche e delle Istituzioni Internazionali [Economics and Management of Public Administration and International Institutions] Sciences Po - Paris, France Suny Albany - New York, Usa Hertie, School of Governance Berlin, Germany Economia e Management delle Istituzioni e dei Mercati Finanziari - Finance HEC - Paris, France RSM - Rotterdam, Holland Stockholm School of Economics - Stockholm, Sweden Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
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4.1.5.
CEMS-MIM Master in International Management
The CEMS-MIM master is the result of an alliance involving Bocconi in cooperation with 28 other European universities worldwide. The program is supported by more than 60 of the world leading companies. The objective of the master is to create European multilingual managers who have the ability to understand and adapt to diverse cultures and the know-how to operate in European and global business environments. During the second year of the MSc, the program features an exchange semester, an internship abroad at one of the partner universities, as well as an internship and supplementary educational activities (skill seminars, business projects). Application procedure cohort 2014-2016 Starting with the 2014/15 academic year for the study program cohort 2014/16 the admission in the CEMS program is upon admission in the International Management Program. Admissions criteria can be verified at www.ir.unibocconi.eu/cems
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4.2.
Short programs
The short programs offered by Università Bocconi give students the opportunity to spend a brief period of time abroad, combining educational activities with the exploration of different cultural, social and economic environments. Last change 03/07/2014 12:13 |
4.2.1.
Campus Abroad
The Campus Abroad Programs are generally held during the period in which lessons are suspended, and last about three weeks. The program includes a summer session and a winter one. 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 For detailed information on students who can be eligible to apply to the two editions see www.ir.unibocconi.eu/campusabroad Students are admitted to the program after a selection which is based on academic merit and language skills. Exam recognition The exam passed abroad as part of the Campus Abroad Program is a Bocconi exam, therefore all the University rules for the structure of the study plan apply and no "credit approval" procedure is necessary. To have exams and credit points registered in their academic careers, students must pass the final exam and participate in both lessons and related activities. Participation in all Campus activities and presence for the entire period of the program is compulsory. Information Detailed information on the Campus Abroad Program, any updated information on eligible students, requirements, selection procedures and deadlines is published on the website www.ir.unibocconi.eu/campusabroad Last change 23/07/2014 08:48 |
4.3.
Scholarship for international programs
Students taking part in international programs can apply for scholarships from ISU Bocconi -Student Assistance and Financial Aid) and (for information about scholarships and application forms, download make reference to www.unibocconi.eu/isu Last change 23/07/2014 08:49 |
4.4.
Certifications and documents
To request certifications specifying the admission and/or participation in a program of international mobility the cert@B procedure available on the yoU@B Diary must be requested (see chapter 11 Certifications, self-declarations and Diploma Supplement), except for the documents described in the following paragraphs. Last change 25/07/2014 18:20 |
4.4.1.
Documents for the participation in the exchange program, Double Degree, CEMS
The Study Abroad Office (Exchange program) or the Global Alliances Office (Double Degree and CEMS programs) must be contacted via email by the selected student if, as part of the application procedure or the participation, the partner foreign university requests a document for the admission to the program and/or information relating to the enrolment at Bocconi along with the student's academic career. The same procedure is applicable in case the document of admission to the program is required to obtain the visa. Any procedure changes will be communicated to the interested students. Last change 03/07/2014 12:18 |
4.4.2.
Documents for the participation in the Campus Abroad Program
For any document of admission requested by the foreign Consulate for the purpose of obtaining the visa, contact the Study Abroad Office via email. Last change 03/07/2014 12:18 |