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Bocconi University offers the following MSc programs referring to the University Graduate School:
 

• 7 MSc programs belonging to the  Management field of study (LM-77 of the Ministerial Decree 16 March, 2007):
  • Management (M);
  • Marketing Management (MM);
  • International Management (IM);
  • Amministrazione, finanza aziendale e controllo - Accounting, Financial Management and Control (AFC);
  • Economics and Management of Government and International Organizations (GIO);
  • Economia e legislazione per l'impresa [Law and Business Administration] (CLELI);
  • Economics and Management in Arts, Culture, Media and Entertainment (ACME);
• 2 MSc programs belonging to the Economics field of study (LM-56 of the Ministerial Decree 16 March, 2007):
  • Economic and Social Sciences (ESS);
  • Economics and Management of Innovation and Technology (EMIT);

• 1 MSc program belonging to the Statistical Sciences field of study (LM-82 of the Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007 ):

  • Data Science and Business Analytics (DSBA);

• 1 MSc program belonging to the Political Science field of study (LM-62 Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007):

  • Politics and Policy Analysis (PPA);

• 1 MSc program belonging to the Finance field of study LM-16 of the Ministerial Decree March 2007) "Finanza:

  • Finanza-Finance (FIN).

In addition, 2 Master of Science Programs in joint with Politecnico di Milano:

• 1 MSc program belonging to the "Techniques and methods for information society" field of study LM-91 of the Ministerial Decree March 2007:
  • Cyber Risk Strategy and Governance (Cyber)
     
• 1 MSc program belonging to the "Economic sciences for environment and culture" field of study LM-76 of the Ministerial Decree March 2007:
  • Transformative Sustainability (TS) - starting from 2022/2023 academic year

On average the class groups are comprised of 85 students per class group. For the DSBA, PPA, CYBER and TS MSc programs, each class group contains a smaller number of students.

First year class groups are structured as follows: 

(*) students initially enrolled starting from the 2022-2023 academic year.

MSc program requirements are expressed in credit points.
A credit point is the unit of measurement which determines the workload students are required to fulfill. It is assumed that students are adequately prepared from the start to carry out the educational activities required by the degree program. The workload includes classroom activities (lectures, exercises, seminars) and individual study.
In accordance with the ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), on average one credit point corresponds to 25 hours of work for the student; about 8 hours are spent in the classroom.
The average workload for a full-time student is set at 60 credit points per year as per agreement.
To graduate, MSc students must have acquired 120 credit points.
The credit points assigned to each individual educational activity are earned when students pass the exam or when their progress is verified in other ways required by the activity.

It should be noted that, in compliance with the educational objectives of the Master of Science programs and with the ministerial tables concerning the relating field of studies, the program structure may be subject to slight variations decided on by the competent Academic Bodies.

Bocconi University offers preparatory courses held before the start of lessons. These courses are an important tool which helps students to face the subjects characterizing the first year of the Master of Science program.

As Master of Science programs are more specific than the Bachelor of Science programs and as the composition of class groups is heterogeneous, the attendance is strongly recommended because they help all students enrolled to face the commitment of the university experience. The course profiles of Master of Science programs have been therefore created by considering the basic knowledge of the undergraduate programs acquired and known.

Detailed information is available in "Preparatory Courses".

The MSc program structures, with the exception of the MSc in Data Science and Business Analytics (DSBA), Cyber risk strategy and governance (CYBER) and Transformative Sustainability (TS), are made up of educational activities worth credit points, which are divided in:

• compulsory course (including seminars) also interchangeable;
• activities chosen by students: electives or other educational activities (e.g. workshops or assignments);
• Enhancing Experience - curricular supplementary activities*;
• EU foreign languages;
• Internship or similar activities;
• thesis.

*All detailed information (courses on offer, procedure for choosing them, etc) on Enhancing Experience - curricular supplementary activities worth 2 CP in the second year, are available in the paragraph 2.1.2.4 Enhancing Experience - Curricular Supplementary Activities.

Regarding foreign languages, for MSc programs, English is the first language and a European Union language is the second language, with the exception of the MSc in Data Science and Business Analytics (DSBA), Cyber Risk Strategy and Governance (CYBER) and Transformative Sustainability (TS), where only one foreign European Union language other than English is required.

The MSc in Data Science and Business Analytics (DSBA), Cyber Risk Strategy and Governance (CYBER) and Transformative Sustainability (TS) program structure is made up of educational activities worth credit points, which are divided in:

• compulsory course (including seminars) also interchangeable;
• activities chosen by students: electives or other educational activities (e.g. workshops or assignments);
• one foreign EU language other than English;
• Internship or similar activities;
• thesis.

Every MSc program structure includes compulsory courses, relating to exams that all students are required to pass.

Compulsory courses are needed in order to satisfy program requirements and they represent the fundamental building blocks for achieving the educational objectives of the degree program.

This chapter contains a section relating to each MSc program where students can find the detailed program structure with the list of all the compulsory courses and compulsory courses that can be chosen by the student, credit point value and position in the program.

Some study plans include compulsory courses and/or curriculum that can be freely chosen. For procedure see "Curricular choices of the first year of studies".

Students can receive credit for exams concerning each compulsory course taken at universities abroad as part of the programs offered by the International Relations Service, unless courses are part of the list of not recognized exams.
Students can receive credit for exams recognized either in full or partial after the course program has been integrated according to the procedures that can be found in "Credit for Exams Passed at Universities Abroad".

Course profiles are available on the website at www.unibocconi.eu/courses.

Detailed courses programs (course syllabuses) are generally available online and they are also generally given out in the classrooms by faculty on the first days of lectures.

Elective courses are chosen by students in order to complete their individual study plans, as provided for by the curriculum of studies, the major chosen, from  the group of courses offered by the University and/or offered in collaboration with other universities.
This chapter contains a section relating to each MSc program where students can find the detailed program structure with the number of electives required.
Elective courses are generally worth 6 credit points.

The choice of electives must be made at the start of the second year of studies for all programs with the exception of the ESS for which the choice must be made during the first year of the program. The procedure is specified in "First-Year Procedures, Rules and Administrative Deadlines".

Before choosing their electives, students should consult the 'Table of incompatible courses' and the 'Table of banned courses'.

The "Incompatible courses table" specifies the courses that cannot be chosen together in the same study plan because their course programs are either exactly or partly similar. The "Banned courses table" indicates the courses that cannot be included together in a specific MSc program.

The exams relating to electives can be taken at universities abroad as part of the programs offered by the International Relations Service. The criteria and credit approval procedure is specified in "Credit for Exams Passed at Universities Abroad".

Course profiles are available with the specification of the language of instruction of the course (Italian and/or English) at www.unibocconi.eu/courses.

Detailed course programs (course syllabuses) are available online and they are also generally given out in the classrooms by faculty on the first days of lectures.

Workshops are interdisciplinary activities. Student evaluation is exam based and marked out of 30 by the workshop professor. 

In-depth studies (only for students enrolled in the ESS, DSBA e PPA MSc programs) involve students carrying out individual research on topics decided upon with the Course Director

• of a compulsory or elective provided for in the program structure and passed
• of a PhD course entered in the study plan as Higher Level Course.

Student evaluation is based on a written assignment for each in-depth study, which is marked out of 30. One in-depth study can be allocated to each course, worth a maximum of 3 credit points; in order to have an in-depth study recorded in their study plan, students must contact the secretary's office of the Department of reference of the course chosen.
Compulsory courses, recommended majors, elective selection criteria and choice groups for each MSc program are listed below.

The educational offer for the 2022-2023 academic year will include an e-learning class group for some elective courses already taught in the same semester with traditional methods.

Some highly-motivated and deserving MSc students (enrolled in ESS, AFC,FIN, GIO, DSBA and PPA) will be allowed to obtain academic credit from higher level courses. That is, courses held as part of the following Bocconi PhD Programs: PhD in Economics and Finance, PhD in Business Administration and Management, PhD in Social and Political Science and PhD in Statistics and Computer Science.

You can check further information on the number of courses that can be validated for ESS, AFC, FIN, GIO, DSBA and PPA in the paragraph relating to each Master of Science program structure. Further information on administrative procedures to apply and to have the PhD exams passed recognized is included in chapter "Higher Level Courses".

Enhancing experience - Curricular supplementary activities aim to develop wide-ranging cultural knowledge and are classified as professional training activities.

Individual program structures for students enrolled in the first year of a Master of Science program, include 2 compulsory credit points dedicated to the Enhancing Experience - curricular supplementary activities in the second year of the program. These credit points are part of the 120 credit points required to complete the degree.

Exceptions:

• DSBA, CYBER and TS Master of Science programs, whose students may take part in curricular supplementary activities by recording 2 credit points earned as additional courses.

These activities are positioned in the second year of the program, however, participation in the activities may be completed in advance during the first year of the program, as long as spots are available. Curricular supplementary activities offered in the 2021-2022 a.y. have been included, for example:
 

• IT courses organized by IT Education Center;
• Introductory Language courses organized by the Language Center;
• Course on thesis writing;
• Workshops created in collaboration with ISPI;
• Broaden Your Frame Seminars;
• Media Experience;
• Skills and self-empowerment courses.

Detailed information on the activities offered in the 2022-2023 a.y. and the schedule will be made available in September 2022.

Choice of Activities and Assignment
Information on the choice of Enhancing Experience - Curricular Supplementary Activities and assigment is available in the paragraph 9.3 Enhancing Experience - Curricular Supplementary Activities: choice, assignment and placement in the Program Structure.

Placement of the Enhancing Experience - Curricular Supplementary Activities in the Program Structure
The two credit points that can be earned are subject to meeting the attendance requirements and passing a theory-based test (pass or fail); assessment methods will be defined ad hoc for the specific activity.

Students may record up to three curricular supplementary activities in their study plan: of these, one is placed in the academic career as part of the 120 credit points required; the other two will be additional courses.
Students enrolled in the MSc in DSBA, CYBER and TS can record up to two curricular supplementary activities as additional courses.
Please note that any additional curricular supplementary activities may be placed in the individual study plan in addition to (and not as an alternative to) other additional courses. Any additional Enhancing Experience Activities - Curricular Supplementary Activities that were not passed will be cancelled automatically shortly before graduation.
The 2 credit points earned for each activity:

• are recorded in the academic career upon passing the final theory-based test;
• are not included in the calculation of the GPA;
• are not included for the purposes of Bocconi rankings for exchange programs (Exchange, CEMS);
• are valid for ISU Bocconi scholarship rankings.

Program Director:
Paola Dubini

Assistant to the Program Director:
Aura Bertoni

Field of study:
Management (no. LM-77 of the Ministerial Decree 16 March, 2007)

The Master of Science in Management has the following educational objectives:

1. provide advanced preparation in the main business areas: business management, marketing, corporate finance, labor management, strategy, for a complete, coherent management of companies;
2. develop the skills to complete the competences to have a general view of the company and its competitive strategy, with reference to different companies in terms of size, goals, legal subject, business etc.;
3. complete your business preparation providing competences in subjects as economics, quantitative and juridical, so as to develop problem analysis skills in interdisciplinary areas;
4. develop behavioral skills via ad hoc seminars and via in / out of class activities related to courses, namely skills in communication, in interaction, in addressing complex issues;
5. promote fluency in English to work effectively and efficiently; proficiency in a second EU language (in the English version of the MSc: Italian for non-Italian native speakers). Finally, to foster a wide-ranging culture to develop critical thinking and to delve into cutting-edge topics.

The Master of Science in Management program is taught in Italian and English; students who choose the Italian program must have at least one exam in English included in their study plan.

The first part of the study plan includes mandatory courses as well as seminars to develop behavioral skills.

The second part of the study plan includes mandatory educational activities of the student’s chosen curriculum (management or organization and human resource management).

The third part includes educational activities chosen by the student which can focus on specific subject areas such as: organizational change and consulting; fashion, luxury and made in Italy; entrepreneurship and small and medium enterprises; corporate finance; green management and sustainability. It is possible to draw from the Bocconi curriculum as well as that of other universities (mostly foreign). There are also seminars and other educational activities aimed at fostering a wide-ranging culture.

In addition, the mandatory educational activities include:
 

• 3-month work experience (internship or similar activity);
• two EU languages: English as a first language for all students; the second language must be different from their native language (Italian is mandatory in the English version of the program for students who are not native Italian speakers);
• the thesis, which significantly characterizes the educational track.

Experience abroad, from one semester to one year, is encouraged (Exchange Programs, Free-Mover Semester Programs, Double Degree Programs).

The program structure of the M program comprises educational activities for a total of 120 credit points.

The M program structure is structured in two curricula:
 

• Curriculum Percorsi di Management (Majors of Management) (taught in English and Italian);
• Curriculum Organizzazione e gestione delle risorse umane (Organization and Human Resource Management) (held in Italian only).

Students enrolled in the English class group who wish to continue the educational path with the curriculum Organizzazione e gestione delle risorse umane (Organization and Human Resource Management) must send a request to move to the class group in Italian through B in Touch in Study Plan topic. To request this change you must have one of the language prerequisites recognized as valid for being enrolled in a program taught in Italian.

During the first year of studies, in the period 10-23 January 2023 students are required to choose between the two curricula.
Upon enrollment in the second year, via Punto Blu, students choose the related major and electives.

Students who wish to change the first year curriculum choice must sit all compulsory exams required for the new curriculum. In this case curriculum compulsory courses previously taken and passed can be recognized only as additional courses.

The program structure is valid for the students initially enrolled in the academic years of reference for this section.

First year of studies
 

Curriculum Majors of Management
 

 
Curriculum "Organization and Human Resource Management" 
 

 
Second year of studies
 

* for detailed information on Enhancing Experience - Curricular supplementary activities, see chapter 2.1.2.4 “Enhancing Experience - Curricular supplementary activities”.

NOTE:

• code 20479 ‘Performance measurement and corporate strategy - Module I (Performance measurement)’ and code 20480 ‘Performance measurement and corporate strategy - Module II (Corporate strategy)’ are respectively the first and second module of the course code 20478 ‘Performance measurement and corporate strategy’.

The courses subdivided in modules are considered passed, and may be recorded in the student academic career and certified, only after passing both exams of which it is made up. The final grade is obtained by the grade point average of the two marks compared to the credits and rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.

It is furthermore specified that the credit points and the grades earned for the individual modules passed will be taken into account for rankings within the University (e.g. Bocconi Scholarship, selection for International Programs, etc.) and they can be viewed by printing the unofficial academic transcript at Punto Blu.
The student's study plan must include at least one exam for a course taught in English. This limit is not applied to students participating in:

• Exchange program or Free mover semester program, if they recognize at least one exam taken abroad in their study plan;
• CEMS, DD programs, if they fulfill all requirements provided for in the program structure.
   

The same exemption from this requirement is also applied to Double Degree incoming students, if they are enrolled in an Italian program and they attend upon indication by the Program Director and for academic purposes, all the elective exams of the second year in Italian.

Some opportunities to study abroad such as Exchange programs lasting one semester and Double Degree programs are offered.
For more information see paragraph "International Opportunities".

For detailed information on foreign languages see "Foreign Languages".

The program structure is valid for the students initially enrolled in the academic years of reference for this section.

First year of studies
 

Curriculum  Majors of Management

 
 
Second year of studies
 

* for detailed information on Enhancing Experience - Curricular supplementary activities, see chapter 2.1.2.4 “Enhancing Experience - Curricular supplementary activities”.

NOTE:

• code 20479 ‘Performance measurement and corporate strategy - Module I (Performance measurement)’ and code 20480 ‘Performance measurement and corporate strategy - Module II (Corporate strategy)’ are respectively the first and second module of the course code 20478 ‘Performance measurement and corporate strategy’.

The courses subdivided in modules are considered passed, and may be recorded in the student academic career and certified, only after passing both exams of which it is made up. The final grade is obtained by the grade point average of the two marks compared to the credits and rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.

It is furthermore specified that the credit points and the grades earned for the individual modules passed will be taken into account for rankings within the University (e.g. ISU Scholarship, selection for International Programs,etc.) and they can be viewed by printing the unofficial academic transcript at Punto Blu.

Some opportunities to study abroad such as Exchange programs lasting one semester and Double Degree programs are offered.
For more information see paragraph "International Opportunities".

For detailed information on foreign languages see "Foreign languages".

During the second year of studies students choose 4 elective courses corresponding to 24 credit points relating to the educational activities chosen by students as part as one of the following majors:
 

• Entrepreneurship, SMEs and Growth Strategy;
• Fashion, Luxury and Made in Italy;
• Finance;
• Organizational change and consulting;
• Sport Management;
• Sustainability;
• Global experience (reserved for students participating in the exchange, free mover and double degree programs).

The Program Director is available during his/her office hours published on the website at www.unibocconi.eu/officehours to provide further information on the study plan.

The major structure includes:
 

a) at least 1 course chosen from among the following:

 

b) at least 2 courses chosen from among the following ones plus those not chosen from point a) above: 

c) the possibility of including 1 course from among all MSc electives.

The major structure includes:
a) at least 1 course chosen from among the following:

b) at least 2 courses chosen from among the following ones plus those not chosen from point a) above:
 

c) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of all of the other MSc programs.

The major structure includes:

a) at least 1 course chosen from among the following:

b) at least 2 courses chosen from among the following ones plus those not chosen from point a) above:
 

c) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of all of the other MSc programs.

The major structure includes:

a) at least 1 course chosen from among the following: 
 

b) at least 2 courses chosen from among the following ones plus those not chosen from point a) above: 

 

c) the possibility to choose 1 course from among all the MSc electives.

The major structure includes:

a) 3 major compulsory courses: 

b) the possibility to choose 1 course from among all the MSc electives, preferably (but not necessarily) selected from the following list:
 

The major structure includes: 

a) at least 1 course chosen from among the following: 
 

b) at least 2 courses chosen from among the following ones plus those not chosen from point a) above: 
 

c) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of all of the other MSc programs.

The major "Global experience" is reserved for students participating in the exchange, free mover and Double Degree
 

The 24 credit points regarding the educational activities chosen by the students are divided into 4 courses chosen freely by the student from among the electives of MSc programs. Note that 6 out of 24 credit points relating to the courses chosen must be referred to one of the following subject groups: Theory and principles of management (SECS-P/07), Corporate management (SECS-P/08), Corporate finance (SECS-P/09), Organization theory (SECS-P/10), Economics of financial intermediation (SECS-P/11). (See Subject Groups published in the course profiles www.unibocconi.eu/courses)

Some opportunities to study abroad such as Exchange programs lasting one semester and Double Degree programs are offered.

Double Degree programs are addressed to a selected group of students who have excelled in their studies and have adequate language skills.

Students who are admitted can study one year in Italy and one year abroad; at the end of the courses they will obtain both the Italian Master of Science degree and the equivalent foreign degree awarded by the partner school.

Detailed information on the Double Degree program and any updates related to eligibility and requirements, application and deadlines and available destinations are published on the website www.ir.unibocconi.eu/doubledegree. Emails can also be send to the following address: doubledegree@unibocconi.it.
In the same area you can also read comments by students who have been abroad in previous years.

For procedures on how to enroll in the programs see "Studying Abroad".

The Master of Science in International Management has the following educational objectives:

1. provide advanced preparation in the main business areas focusing on the international context: business management, marketing, corporate finance, labor management, operations and supply chain;
2. develop a complete overview of the problems linked to the operative, strategic management of companies operating on a global scale, keeping in mind the peculiarities of an international and often multicultural context;
3. complete your preparation in the business field providing competences in subjects as economics, quantitative and juridical, so as to develop problem analysis skills in interdisciplinary areas;
4. develop behavioral skills via ad hoc seminars and via in / out of class activities related to courses, namely skills in communication, in interaction, in addressing complex issues; promote fluency in English to work effectively and efficiently; proficiency in a second EU language (Italian for non-Italian native speakers).
5. Finally, to foster a wide-ranging culture to develop critical thinking and to delve into cutting-edge topics.

The main career opportunities for International Management graduates are described below.
 

Management expert in an international company

Role in a work setting:
Graduates support management activities within one of the organizational units (planning, marketing, operations, human resources, etc.) in companies working in global markets and multicultural contexts, with the aim of implementing company strategies. These activities include, for instance, helping to identify international markets in which to operate and the related products, implementing development strategies on a global scale, implementing supply chain and operational systems in international settings, monitoring and comparing economic-financial performances of the various branches and implementing policies for developing human resources with multicultural profiles.

Skills associated with the role:
Graduates possess qualified knowledge and advanced skills that allow them to have an overview of the main dynamics characterizing companies working in a global context (in particular, planning, marketing, operations management and human resources management skills, etc.). They are therefore able to contribute to the development of strategic plans, marketing plans, operational flows and procurement models, instruments for the recruitment and development of human resources, for both internal consistency (among organizational units) and external consistency (regarding specific features of the global markets in which it operates). Graduates can also assess performances in light of the strategies defined using advanced empirical methods and theoretical models.
Lastly, they can also interact and adapt to situations characterized by diversity of both a cultural nature and of cognitive models.

Career opportunities:
Graduates will work in medium and large multinational companies with a strong focus on international markets and international organizations.

Consultant for international companies

Role in a work setting:
Graduates analyze the specific features of companies and the competitive processes of international markets. Based on these analyses, graduates contribute to supporting companies in defining competitive international strategies in line with the characteristics of the companies they offer services to. As an example, they may support companies in various sectors in analyzing the competitive dynamics of the market of reference, clientele segmentation and analyzing competition.

Skills associated with the role:
Graduates possess qualified knowledge and advanced skills for dealing with strategic problems and the unique features characterizing international markets and multicultural contexts. They possess the ability to analyze and understand industry- and culture-specific features of the companies they support. They also possess advanced quantitative knowledge and abilities of both theoretical methods and empirical methods and can apply them in strategic analyses aimed at supporting the decisions of the company it offers its services to.

Career opportunities:
Graduates will work in: international consultancy firms or companies specialized in global markets, strategic consultancy firms, organizational consultancy firms, consultancy firms in finance and accounting.

The Master of Science in International Management is taught in English.

The first part of the study plan includes mandatory courses as well as seminars to develop behavioral skills.

The second part of the study plan includes educational activities to be chosen by the students focusing on specific subject areas. It is possible to draw from the Bocconi curriculum as well as that of other universities (mostly foreign).

There are also seminars and other educational activities aimed at fostering a wide-ranging culture.

The program structure includes other mandatory educational activities:

• a 3-month work experience (internship or similar activity);
• two foreign EU languages:
  • English as a first language for all students; the second language must be different from their native language (Italian is mandatory for all students who are not native Italian speakers);
• the thesis, which significantly characterizes the educational track.
   

Experience abroad, from one semester to one year, is encouraged (Exchange Programs, Free-Mover Semester Programs, Master CEMS-MIM, Double Degree Programs).

The program structure of the Master of Science in International Management comprises educational activities for a total of 120 credit points.

First year of studies

The program structure is valid for the students initially enrolled in the academic years of reference for this section.

(*) As a substitute of the course, code 20575, for students participating in the China MIM Program (only for Incoming Students), the course 20348 Supply chain management should be in the study plan of the first semester of the second year.
(**) For students participating in the IM-Cems Program, should be in the study plan of the first semester of the second year.

(!)1st/2nd semester: Starting in the 2022-2023 academic year, teaching in the Master of Science in International Management will be organized into half-semesters. As a result, the course period and exams calendar shall vary depending on the positioning of the course. For the positioning of each course in the half-semester, please see the course timetable published on the website. For the structure of the exams calendar, see the chapter on Exams.

NOTE:
code 20720 ‘Global scenarios - Module 1 (Geopolitics and Business)' and code 20721 ‘Global scenarios - Module 2 (Macroeconomics)’ are respectively the first and second module of the course code 20626 ‘Global scenarios'.

Second year of studies

* for detailed information on Enhancing experience - Curricular supplementary activities, see 2.1.2.4 “Enhancing experience - Curricular supplementary activities”.
The courses subdivided in modules are considered passed, and may be recorded in the student academic career and certified, only after passing both exams of which it is made up. The final grade is obtained by the grade point average of the two marks compared to the credits and rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.

It is furthermore specified that the credit points and the grades earned for the individual modules passed will be taken into account for rankings within the University (e.g. Bocconi Scholarship, selection for International Programs, etc.) and they can be viewed by printing the unofficial academic transcript at Punto Blu.

Some opportunities to study abroad such as Exchange programs lasting one semester and Double Degree programs are offered (see "International Opportunities").

Bocconi students participating in the CEMS program must enter in their Bocconi study plan all compulsory and/or elective courses provided for in the program structure or as additional courses (maximum 3 courses). 

For detailed information on foreign languages see "Foreign Languages".

During the second year of studies students can freely draw their free track by choosing 3 elective courses which correspond to the 18 educational credit points referring to the educational activities chosen by the students; the allocation of electives is subject to the official approval of the MSc Program Director or his/her delegate to Academic Services.

The MSc Program Director is available during office hours to provide more information concerning the program structure. Office hours are published on the website at www.unibocconi.eu/officehours.
 

Some opportunities to study abroad such as Exchange programs lasting one semester and Double Degree programs are offered.

Double Degree programs are addressed to a selected group of students who have excelled in their studies and have adequate language skills.

Students who are admitted can study one year in Italy and one year abroad; at the end of the courses they will obtain both the Italian Master of Science degree and the equivalent foreign degree awarded by the partner school.

Detailed information on the Double Degree program and any updates related to eligibility and requirements, application and deadlines and available destinations are published on the website www.ir.unibocconi.eu/doubledegree. Emails can also be send to the following address: doubledegree@unibocconi.it.
In the same area you can also read comments by students who have been abroad in previous years.

Furthermore, those students who are selected on the basis of their academic performance can also obtain the CEMS-MIM (Master in International Management) awarded by the CEMS network, of which Bocconi is a member.

The Master in International Management MIM offered by CEMS (The Global Alliance in Management Education) is an additional opportunity to make an international experience during the second year of studies of the Master of Science program. The program lasts about one academic year and its curriculum combines academic knowledge with on-the-field experience.

For procedures on how to enroll in the programs see "Studying Abroad".

Program Director:
Giovanna Padula

Assistants to the Program Director:
Deborah Raccagni

Field of study:
Management (no. LM-77 of the Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007)

The Master of Science in Marketing Management has the following educational objectives:

1. provide advanced studies in marketing in the operative as well as strategic areas, with reference to the national and international context;
2. develop a complete comprehension of the different marketing techniques with reference to business-to-business and business-to-consumer, including different cultural contexts;
3. complete your preparation in the business field providing competences in subjects as economics, quantitative and juridical, so as to develop problem analysis skills in interdisciplinary areas;
4. develop behavioral skills via ad hoc seminars and via in / out of class activities related to courses, namely skills in communication, in interaction, in addressing complex issues;
   
5. promote fluency in English to work effectively and efficiently; proficiency in a second EU language (in the English version of the MSc: Italian for non-Italian native speakers). Finally, to foster a wide-ranging culture to develop critical thinking and to delve into cutting-edge topics.

The main career opportunities for Marketing Management graduates are described below.
 

Sales and marketing manager
 

Role in a work setting:
Graduates carry out both strategic and operational activities within the area of marketing. These include different areas such as analysis of consumer conduct and the conduct of industrial clients, the management of products, brands, sales, public relations and communication.
They collaborate with other business functions such as manufacturing, research and development, finance and logistics.

Skills associated with the role:
Graduates have an excellent mastery of the quantitative and qualitative methods of data analysis, they understand the techniques of brand management, managing distribution channels, analysis and interpretation of consumer conduct, communication and sales management. They understand the basic elements of market research techniques as well as the latest netnographic analysis tools.
They know how to create a marketing plan and have the perspective and overview needed to connect the various marketing mixes that can be used to achieve the company’s main strategic goals.

Career opportunities:
Graduates will work in: companies in any sector in manufacturing, distribution, services and, in particular, communication. The areas covered involve both business-to-consumer and business-to-business areas.

External marketing and communication consultant

Role in a work setting:
Graduates carry out market research, competitive analysis and, more in general, research to provide consulting at various levels on the topics of marketing and communication.

Skills associated with the role:
Graduates possess solid expertise in the theories of marketing, quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, various marketing mixes, and the techniques and channels for external communication.

Career opportunities:
Graduates will work for market research companies, operational and strategic consulting companies that offer support on the topics of marketing and communication, including in the digital area.

The Master of Science in Marketing Management taught in Italian and English; for those who take the course in Italian at least one exam in English must be included in their study plan.

The first part of the study plan includes mandatory courses in the students’ study program as well as seminars for the development of their behavioral skills.

The program structure is supplemented with seminars featuring high-profile guests from the business world and workshops to develop soft skills. Students are also encouraged to participate in company sponsored special events.

The second part of the study plan includes educational activities chosen by the student focusing on specific subject areas, e.g. communication and social media, product and service management, management of distribution networks, big data and business analytics. It is possible to draw from the Bocconi curriculum as well as that of other universities (mostly foreign).

There are also seminars and other educational activities aimed at fostering a wide-ranging culture.

In addition, the mandatory educational activities include:

• two foreign EU languages:
  • English as a first language for all students; the second language must be different from their native language (Italian is mandatory in the English version of the program for students who are not native Italian speakers).
• 3-month work experience (internship or similar activity);

• the thesis, which significantly characterizes the educational track.

Experience abroad, from one semester to one year, is encouraged (Exchange Programs, Free-Mover Semester Program, Double Degree).

The program structure of the Master of Science in Marketing Management comprises educational activities for a total of 120 credit points.

First year of studies

The program structure is valid for the students initially enrolled in the academic years of reference for this section.
 

NOTES:

• cod. 20674 ‘Strategic marketing and analytics - Module 1 ’ and cod. 20675 ‘Strategic marketing and analytics - Module 2‘ are respectively the first and second module of cod. 20676 ‘Strategic marketing and analytics’
• code 20175 ‘Understanding consumer (Consumer behaviour and CCT) - Module 1’ and code 20176 ‘Understanding consumer (Consumer behaviour and CCT) - Module 2’ are respectively the first and second module of the course code 20174 ‘Understanding consumer (Consumer behaviour and CCT)’.

Second year of studies

* for detailed information on Enhancing experience - Curricular supplementary activities, see 2.1.2.4 “Enhancing experience - Curricular supplementary activities”.

The courses subdivided in modules are considered passed, and may be recorded in the student academic career and certified, only after passing both exams of which it is made up. The final grade is obtained by the grade point average of the two marks compared to the credits and rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.

It is furthermore specified that the credit points and the grades earned for the individual modules passed will be taken into account for rankings within the University (e.g. Bocconi Scholarship, selection for International Programs, etc.) and they can be viewed by printing the unofficial academic transcript at Punto Blu.

The student's study plan must include at least one exam for a course taught in English. This limit is not applied to students participating in:

• Exchange program or Free mover semester program, if they recognize at least one exam taken abroad in their study plan;
• AEEP, CEMS, DD programs, if they fulfill all requirements provided for in the program structure. The same exemption from this requirement is also applied to Double Degree incoming students, if they are enrolled in an Italian program and they attend upon indication by the Program Director and for academic purposes all the elective exams of the second year in Italian.

Some opportunities to study abroad such as Exchange programs lasting one semester and Double Degree programs are offered (see "International Opportunities").

For detailed information on foreign languages see "Foreign Languages".

First year of studies

The program structure is valid for the students initially enrolled in the academic years of reference for this section.
   

NOTE:

• cod. 20674 ‘Strategic marketing and analytics - Module 1 ’ and cod. 20675 ‘Strategic marketing and analytics - Module 2‘ are respectively the first and second module of cod. 20676 ‘Strategic marketing and analytics’;
• code 20175 ‘Understanding consumer (Consumer behaviour and CCT) - Module 1’ and code 20176 ‘Understanding consumer (Consumer behaviour and CCT) - Module 2’ are respectively the first and second module of the course code 20174 ‘Understanding consumer (Consumer behaviour and CCT)’.

Second year of studies

* for detailed information on Enhancing experience - Curricular supplementary activities, see chapter 2.1.2.4 Enhancing experience - Curricular supplementary activities.

The courses subdivided in modules are considered passed, and may be recorded in the student academic career and certified, only after passing both exams of which it is made up. The final grade is obtained by the grade point average of the two marks compared to the credits and rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.

It is furthermore specified that the credit points and the grades earned for the individual modules passed will be taken into account for rankings within the University (e.g. ISU Scholarship, selection for International Programs, etc.) and they can be viewed by printing the unofficial academic transcript at Punto Blu.

Some opportunities to study abroad such as Exchange programs lasting one semester and Double Degree programs are offered (see "International opportunities").

For detailed information on foreign languages see "Foreign languages".

The program structure of the Master of Science in Marketing Management comprises educational activities for a total of 120 credit points.

First year of studies

The program structure is valid for the students initially enrolled in the academic years of reference for this section.
 

NOTES:

• code 20838 ‘Strategic marketing and analytics (Data & analytics for strategic marketing decisions) - Module 1 ’ and code 20839 ‘Strategic marketing and analytics (Web analytics)  - Module 2‘ are respectively the first and second module of code 20676 ‘Strategic marketing and analytics’
• code 20175 ‘Understanding consumer (Consumer behaviour and CCT) - Module 1’ and code 20176 ‘Understanding consumer (Consumer behaviour and CCT) - Module 2’ are respectively the first and second module of the course code 20174 ‘Understanding consumer (Consumer behaviour and CCT)’.

Second year of studies

* for detailed information on Enhancing experience - Curricular supplementary activities, see 2.1.2.4 “Enhancing experience - Curricular supplementary activities”.

The courses subdivided in modules are considered passed, and may be recorded in the student academic career and certified, only after passing both exams of which it is made up. The final grade is obtained by the grade point average of the two marks compared to the credits and rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.

It is furthermore specified that the credit points and the grades earned for the individual modules passed will be taken into account for rankings within the University (e.g. Bocconi Scholarship, selection for International Programs, etc.) and they can be viewed by printing the unofficial academic transcript at Punto Blu.

The student's study plan must include at least one exam for a course taught in English. This limit is not applied to students participating in:

• Exchange program or Free mover semester program, if they recognize at least one exam taken abroad in their study plan;
• AEEP, CEMS, DD programs, if they fulfill all requirements provided for in the program structure. The same exemption from this requirement is also applied to Double Degree incoming students, if they are enrolled in an Italian program and they attend upon indication by the Program Director and for academic purposes all the elective exams of the second year in Italian.

Some opportunities to study abroad such as Exchange programs lasting one semester and Double Degree programs are offered (see "International Opportunities").

For detailed information on foreign languages see "Foreign Languages".

First year of studies

The program structure is valid for the students initially enrolled in the academic years of reference for this section.
 

NOTE:

• code 20838 ‘Strategic marketing and analytics (Data & analytics for strategic marketing decisions) - Module 1 ’ and code 20839 ‘Strategic marketing and analytics (Web analytics)  - Module 2‘ are respectively the first and second module of code 20676 ‘Strategic marketing and analytics’
• code 20175 ‘Understanding consumer (Consumer behaviour and CCT) - Module 1’ and code 20176 ‘Understanding consumer (Consumer behaviour and CCT) - Module 2’ are respectively the first and second module of the course code 20174 ‘Understanding consumer (Consumer behaviour and CCT)’.

Second year of studies

* for detailed information on Enhancing experience - Curricular supplementary activities, see chapter 2.1.2.4 Enhancing experience - Curricular supplementary activities.

The courses subdivided in modules are considered passed, and may be recorded in the student academic career and certified, only after passing both exams of which it is made up. The final grade is obtained by the grade point average of the two marks compared to the credits and rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.

It is furthermore specified that the credit points and the grades earned for the individual modules passed will be taken into account for rankings within the University (e.g. ISU Scholarship, selection for International Programs,etc.) and they can be viewed by printing the unofficial academic transcript at Punto Blu.

Some opportunities to study abroad such as Exchange programs lasting one semester and Double Degree programs are offered (see "International opportunities").

For detailed information on foreign languages see "Foreign languages".

During the second year of studies students choose 4 elective course which correspond to the 24 credit points relative to the activities chosen by students - concerning the personalized academic major (free track) or one of the following recommended majors:

• Big data and business analytics;
• Business communication and social media;
• Distribution networks and retailing in the digital era;
• Product and service management.

The MSc Program Director is available during office hours to provide more information concerning the program structure. Office hours are published on the website at www.unibocconi.eu/officehours.

The major structure includes:
a) 2 courses chosen from among the following: 

b) 1 course chosen from among the following:
 

c) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of all of the other MSc programs.
 

The major structure includes:

a) 2 courses chosen from among the following: 

b) 1 course chosen from among the following: 
 

c) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of all of the other MSc programs.

The major structure includes:

a) 2 courses chosen from among the following:

b) 1 course chosen from among the following:
 

c) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of MSc programs.

The major structure includes:

a) 2 courses chosen from among the following:  

b) 1 course chosen from among the following: 

c) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of MSc programs.

The 24 credit points concerning the educational activities chosen by students are divided into 4 courses freely chosen by the student from among the electives of MSc programs. It is also specified that 12 out of 24 credit points relating to the courses chosen must be referring to one or two of these subject groups: Theory and principles of management (SECS-P/07), Corporate management (SECS-P/08), Organization theory (SECS-P/10). (See Subject Groups available in the course profiles www.unibocconi.eu/courses). 
Please note that the free track is subject to review by the Program Director, who will assess its consistency with the program; the actual assignment of elective courses therefore depends on the official approval issued by the MSc Program Director or his/her delegate to Academic Services.

Some opportunities to study abroad such as Exchange programs lasting a semester and Double Degree programs are offered.
Double Degree programs are addressed to a selected group of students who have excelled in their studies and have adequate language skills.

Students who are admitted can study one year in Italy and one year abroad; at the end of the courses they will obtain both the Italian Master of Science degree and the equivalent foreign degree awarded by the partner school.


Detailed information on the Double Degree program and any updates related to eligibility and requirements, application and deadlines and available destinations are published on the website www.ir.unibocconi.eu/doubledegree. Emails can also be send to the following address: doubledegree@unibocconi.it.
In the same area you can also read comments by students who have been abroad in previous years.

For procedures on how to enroll in the programs see "Studying abroad".

Program Director:
Antonio Marra

Assistant to the Program Director:
Emila Merlotti

Field of study
Management (no. LM-77 of the Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007) 

The Master of Science in Accounting, Corporate finance and control has the following educational objectives:

1. provide advanced studies to allow a complete understanding of accounting and financial statements, corporate finance and planning, and managerial accounting;
2. develop the skills and competence in management in order to discuss and interact with managers in different business sectors, with financial markets and with company and tax law professionals;
3. complete the preparation in the business field providing competences in economics, quantitative and juridical, so as to develop problem analysis skills in interdisciplinary areas;
4. develop behavioral skills via ad hoc seminars and via in / out of class activities related to courses, namely skills in communication, in interaction, in addressing complex issues;
5. promote fluency in English to work effectively and efficiently; proficiency in a second EU language (in the English version of the MSc: Italian for non-Italian native speakers). Finally, to foster a wide-ranging culture to develop critical thinking and to delve into cutting-edge topics.

The Master of Science is taught in Italian (Amministrazione Finanza aziendale e Controllo) and English (Accounting, Financial management and Control); for those attending the program in Italian at least one exam in English must be included in their study plan.

The first part of the study plan includes mandatory courses in the students’ study program as well as seminars for the development of behavioral skills.

The second part of the study plan includes educational activities chosen by the student focusing on specific subject areas, e.g. accounting and accounting systems, financial management, planning and management control. Students are also encouraged to participate in company sponsored special events. It is possible to draw from the Bocconi curriculum as well as that of other universities (mostly foreign). 

There are also seminars and other educational activities aimed at fostering a wide-ranging culture.

In addition, the mandatory educational activities of the second year include:

• 3-month work experience (internship or similar activity);
• two EU languages:
  • English as a first language for all students; the second language must be different from their native language (Italian is mandatory in the English version of the program for students who are not native Italian speakers;
• the thesis, which significantly characterizes the educational track.

Study experiences abroad, from one semester to one year are encouraged (Exchange Programs, Free-Mover Semester Programs, Double Degree Programs).

The program structure of the Master of Science in Amministrazione, finanza aziendale e controllo - Accounting, financial management and control comprise educational activities for a total of 120 credit points.

The program structure is valid for the students initially enrolled in the academic years of reference for this section.

First year of studies  

Second year of studies
 

* for detailed information on Enhancing experience - Curricular supplementary activities, see chapter 2.1.2.4. Enhancing experience - Curricular supplementary activities.

The student's study plan must include at least one exam for a course taught in English. This limit is not applied to students participating in:

• Exchange program or Free mover semester program, if they recognize at least one exam taken abroad in their study plan;
• AEEP, CEMS, DD programs, if they fulfill all requirements provided for in the program structure. The same exemption from this requirement is also applied to Double Degree incoming students, if they are enrolled in an Italian program and they attend upon indication by the Program Director and for academic purposes all the elective exams of the second year in Italian.

Some highly-motivated and deserving MSc students will be allowed to obtain academic credit from PhD. Students can choose up to 2 PhD courses: of these they can request recognition of 1 course in place of an MSc elective and 1 course as an additional course. Application procedure, rules, deadlines and recognition phase are specified in 9.2.8 Higher Level courses.
Some opportunities to study abroad such as Exchange programs lasting one semester and Double Degree programs are offered (see "International Opportunities").

For detailed information about foreign languages see "Foreign Languages".
According to an agreement between Bocconi University and the Consiglio dell’Ordine Territoriale di Milano dei Dottori Commercialisti e degli Esperti Contabili (Chartered Accountants and Accountants Territorial Council of Milan), AFC students and graduates can make use of some facilities to access to section A of the Register of Chartered Accountants.

The program structure is valid for the students initially enrolled in the academic years of reference for this section. 

First year of studies
 

Second year of studies

* for detailed information on Enhancing experience - Curricular supplementary activities, see chapter 2.1.2.4 “Enhancing experience - Curricular supplementary activities”.

Some highly-motivated and deserving MSc students will be allowed to obtain academic credit from PhD. Students can choose up to 2 PhD courses: of these they can request recognition of 1 course in place of an MSc elective and 1 course as an additional course. Application procedure, rules, deadlines and recognition phase are specified in 9.2.8 Higher Level courses.

Some opportunities to study abroad such as Exchange programs lasting one semester and Double Degree programs are offered (see "International Opportunities").
For detailed information about foreign languages see "Foreign Languages".

According to an agreement between Bocconi University and the Consiglio dell’Ordine Territoriale di Milano dei Dottori Commercialisti e degli Esperti Contabili (Chartered Accountants and Accountants Territorial Council of Milan), AFC students and graduates can make use of some facilities to access to section A of the Register of Chartered Accountants.

During the second year of studies students choose 4 elective courses which correspond to the 24 credit points regarding the activities chosen by students concerning the personalized academic major (free track) or one of the following recommended majors:

• Financial Reporting, Planning and Control;
• Financial accounting and Data analytics;
• Corporate finance and financial management;
• Auditing.

The Program Director is available during office hours to provide more information concerning the program structure. Office hours are published on the website at www.unibocconi.eu/officehours
According to an agreement between Bocconi University and the Consiglio dell’Ordine Territoriale di Milano dei Dottori Commercialisti e degli Esperti Contabili (Chartered Accountants and Accountants Territorial Council of Milan), AFC students and graduates can make use of some facilities to access to section A of the Register of Chartered Accountants.

The major structure includes:

a) 2 courses chosen from among the following: 

b) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of AFC program (see the list below).    

c) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of MSc programs.

The major structure includes:

a)- 2 courses chosen from among the following: 

- 1 course chosen from among the following: 

b) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of MSc programs.

The major structure includes:

a) 2 courses chosen from among the following: 

b) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of AFC program (see the list below);
 

c) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of MSc programs.

The major structure includes:

a) 2 courses chosen from among the following: 

b) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of AFC program (see the list below);

c) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of MSc programs

The 24 credit points regarding the educational activities chosen by the students are divided into 4 courses freely chosen by the student from among the electives of MSc programs; the allocation of electives is subject to the official approval of the MSc Program Director or his/her delegate to Academic Services. It should be noted that 12 out of 24 credit points relating to the courses chosen must refer to one or two of the following subject groups: Theory and principles of management (SECS-P/07), Corporate finance (SECS-P/09). (See Subject Groups in the course profiles www.unibocconi.eu/courses).

Some opportunities to study abroad such as Exchange programs lasting one semester and Double Degree programs are offered.

Double Degree programs are addressed to a selected group of students who have excelled in their studies and have good language skills.

Students who are admitted can study one year in Italy and one year abroad; at the end of the courses they will obtain both the Italian Master of Science degree and the equivalent foreign degree awarded by the partner school.


Detailed information on the Double Degree program and any updates related to eligibility and requirements, application and deadlines and available destinations are published on the website www.ir.unibocconi.eu/doubledegree. Emails can also be send to the following address: doubledegree@unibocconi.it.

In the same area you can also read comments by students who have been abroad in previous years.

The selection procedures for the programs are presented in "Studying Abroad".

Program Director:
Gianluca Lombardi Stocchetti
Lorenzo Pozza (starting September 1st 2022) 

Assistant to the Program Director:
Susj Castenetti

Field of study:
Management (no. LM-77 of the Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007)

The Master of Science in Economia e legislazione per l'impresa [Business Administration and Law] has the following educational objectives:

1. provide advanced studies in accounting, business finance, company and tax law, so as to work both in companies as well as an external professional, to solve complex problems which require corporate management and juridical competences;
2. promote the development of a unitary interdisciplinary vision of mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructuring in terms of assessment, accounting and corporate governance implications; 
3. complete the corporate and juridical preparation providing competences in subjects as economics and quantitative, so as to develop problem analysis skills in interdisciplinary areas; 
4. develop behavioral skills via ad hoc seminars and via in / out of class activities related to courses, namely skills in communication, in interaction, in addressing complex issues;
   
5. promote fluency in English to work effectively and efficiently; proficiency in a second EU language. Finally, to foster a wide-ranging culture to develop critical thinking and to delve into cutting-edge topics

The main career opportunities for Economia e legislazione per l'impresa graduates are:

Expert in administrative, corporate and tax areas

Graduates write and analyze the main business reports used in external communication (financial statements, consolidated financial statements, company accounts). They carry out auditing activities of administrative processes, compliance with regulations regarding responsibility of governance and corporate requirements (drawing up and keeping the books). They also take care of tax requirements (calculating taxes, writing up tax returns, etc.).

Skills associated with the position:
Graduates possess qualified knowledge and advanced skills in business and economics, corporate issues and taxation for drawing up financial statements, consolidated financial statements and company accounts.
They understand accounting techniques, administrative procedures and company legislation to be complied with for effective and correct governance.
They understand tax legislation and related requirements (types of tax returns and related deadlines) regarding direct and indirect taxation.
They can interact with professionals, jurists, managers, entrepreneurs and public administration officials, facilitating dialogue.

Career opportunities:
Graduates will work in auditing firms, accounting firms, legal and tax firms and within companies (legal and corporate affairs, administration and accounting and investor relations).
To practice as an auditor and chartered accountant, a state exam must be passed. (An agreement with the Ordine Territoriale di Milano dei Dottori Commercialisti e degli Esperti Contabili [Chartered Accountants and Accountants Territorial Council of Milan] is in force for the program, which exempts students/graduates from the first written exam and allows for a 6-month traineeship during the last year of the MSc.)

Expert in business combinations, crisis management and corporate restructuring

Graduates find effective solutions to problems related to intercompany collaboration and combination (business combination) and follow its procedural and assessment aspects. They apply methods and instruments for measuring and assessing corporate performances.
They develop restructuring plans, business plans and economic-financial simulations; they oversee the reformulation of corporate governance structures and follow its implementation in compliance with legislation.

Skills associated with the position:
Graduates possess qualified knowledge and advanced skills in business and economics, corporate issues and taxation, in particular related to:

• corporate evaluation models and related impacts of a fiscal, accounting and corporate nature;
• techniques of planning mergers, demergers, transfers and liquidation in companies;
• legislation and requirements for business combinations (listing, bond issue, delisting, etc.);
• regulatory instruments for the management of corporate distress (compositions, debt restructuring plans, etc.) or for liquidating a company.

They can interact with professionals, jurists, managers, entrepreneurs and public administration officials, facilitating dialogue.

Career opportunities:

Graduates will work in consulting firms, accounting firms, legal firms and financial institutions.
To practice as a chartered accountant, a state exam must be passed. (An agreement with the Ordine Territoriale di Milano dei Dottori Commercialisti e degli Esperti Contabili [Chartered Accountants and
Accountants Territorial Council of Milan] is in force for the program, which exempts students from the first written exam and allows for a 6-month traineeship during the last year of the MSc.)

The Master of Science in Economia e legislazione per l'impresa [Business Administration and Law] is taught in Italian, but least one exam in English must be included in the study plan.

The first part of the study plan includes mandatory courses in the students’ study program as well as seminars for the development of behavioural skills.

The second part of the study plan includes educational activities chosen by the student focusing on specific subject areas. It is possible to draw from the Bocconi curriculum as well as that of other universities (mostly foreign).

There are also seminars and other educational activities aimed at fostering a wide-ranging culture.

In addition, the 2nd year program structure includes mandatory educational activities:

• a 3-month work experience (internship or similar activity); 
• two EU languages:
  • English as a first language for all students; the second language must be different from their native language;
• the thesis, which significantly characterizes the educational track.

Experience abroad, from one semester to one year, is encouraged (Exchange Programs, Free-Mover Semester Programs).

The program structure of the Master of Science in Economia e legislazione per l'impresa [Business Administration and Law] comprises educational activities for a total of 120 credit points.

First year of studies

The program structure is valid for the students initially enrolled in the academic years of reference for this section.

* for detailed information on Enhancing experience - Curricular supplementary activities, see chapter 2.1.2.4 “Enhancing experience - Curricular supplementary activities”.

The student's study plan must include at least one exam for a course taught in English.
This limit is not applied to students participating in:

• Exchange program or Free mover semester program, if they recognize at least one exam taken abroad in their study plan;
• AEEP, CEMS, DD Programs, if they fulfill all requirements provided for in the program structure. The same exemption from this requirement is also applied to double degree incoming students, if they are enrolled in an Italian program and they attend upon indication by the Program Director and for academic purposes all the elective exams of the second year in Italian.

For detailed information about foreign languages and international exchanges see "Studying abroad" and "Foreign languages".

According to the agreement between Università Bocconi and the Consiglio dell’Ordine Territoriale di Milano dei Dottori Commercialisti e degli Esperti Contabili (Chartered Accountants and Accountants Territorial Council of Milan), CLELI students and graduates can make use of some facilities to access to section A of the Register of Chartered Accountants.

During the second year of studies students can freely create their free track by choosing 3 elective courses which correspond to the 18 credit points referring to educational activities chosen by the students; the allocation of electives is subject to the official approval of the MSc Program Director or his/her delegate to Academic Services. Please note that 6 out of 18 credit points relating to the courses chosen must be referred to one of the following subject groups: Theory and principles of management (SECS-P/07), Corporate finance (SECS-P/09), Company and business law (IUS/04), Labour law (IUS/07), Taxation law (IUS/12), European law (IUS/14). (See Subject Groups published on the course profiles www.unibocconi.eu/courses). The MSc Program Director is available during office hours to provide more information concerning the program structure. Office hours are published on the website at www.unibocconi.eu/officehours.

According to an agreement between Bocconi University and the Consiglio dell’Ordine Territoriale di Milano dei Dottori Commercialisti e degli Esperti Contabili (Chartered Accountants and Accountants Territorial Council of Milan), CLELI students and graduates can make use of some facilities to access to section A of the Register of Chartered Accountants.

Some opportunities to study abroad such as Exchange programs lasting one semester and Double Degree programs are offered.

Double degree programs are addressed to a selected group of students who have excelled in their studies and have good language skills.
Students who are admitted can study one year in Italy and one year abroad; at the end of the courses they will obtain both the Italian Master of Science degree and the equivalent foreign degree awarded by the partner school.


Detailed information on the Double Degree program and any updates related to eligibility and requirements, application and deadlines and available destinations are published on the website www.ir.unibocconi.eu/doubledegree. Emails can also be send to the following address: doubledegree@unibocconi.it.
In the same area you can also read comments by students who have been abroad in previous years.


The selection procedures for the programs are presented in "Studying Abroad".

Program Director:
Magda Antonioli
Alex Turrini (starting September 1st 2022) 

Assistant to the Program Director:
Simone Autera
Piergiacomo Mion Dalle Carbonare (starting September 1st 2022) 

Field of study:
Management (no. LM-77 of the Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007)

1. provide a business preparation (management control, planning management, marketing, government and strategy) taking into account the different business functions in order to work in the areas of contemporary arts, cultural heritage, media, tourism, show business and fashion; and to understand the evolution in the arts and culture;
2. provide a unitary understanding in the various sectors of arts, culture, the media and entertainment, especially in the choice of strategy, governance and economic character of companies belonging to the same field;
3. complete the business and juridical studies providing competences in subjects as economics and quantitative and juridical, so as to develop interdisciplinary problem analysis skills;
4. develop behavioral skills via ad hoc seminars and via in / out of class activities related to courses, namely skills in communication, in interaction, in addressing complex issues;
5.  promote fluency in English to work effectively and efficiently; proficiency in a second EU language (Italian for non-Italian native speakers). Finally, to foster a wide-ranging culture to develop critical thinking and to delve into cutting-edge topics.
   

The Master of Science in Economics and Management in Arts, Culture, Media and Entertainment is taught in English.

The first part of the study plan includes mandatory courses in the students’ study program as well as seminars for the development of behavioral skills.
The second part of the study plan includes sectorial workshops to enhance in-depth studies in such areas as: the arts, cultural heritage, the media, show business, fashion, tourism).

The third part of the study plan includes educational activities chosen by the student. It is possible to draw from the Bocconi curriculum as well as that of other universities (mostly foreign).
In addition, the study plan includes mandatory educational activities:

• a 3-month work experience (internship or similar activity);
• two EU languages:
  • English as a first language for all students; the second language must be different from their native language (Italian is mandatory for all students who are not native Italian speakers);
• the thesis, which significantly characterizes the educational track.

Study experiences from one semester (or one week Study Tour) to one year in Italy and abroad are encouraged (such as three-month and four-month exchange programs in Italian institutions; Exchange Programs, Free-Mover Semester Programs, Double Degree).

The program structure of the Master of Science in Economics and Management in Arts, Culture, Media and Entertainment comprises educational activities for a total of 120 credit points.

First year of studies

The program structure is valid for the students initially enrolled in the academic years of reference for this section.

NOTE:

• cod. 20445 ‘Management of cultural industries and institutions - Module 1 (Strategy and governance)’ and cod. 20446 ‘Management of cultural industries and institutions - Module 2 (Comparative cultural public policies and fundraising)’ are respectively the first and second module of the course code 20444 ‘Management of cultural industries and institutions’.

Second year of studies

The program structure is valid for the students initially enrolled in the academic years of reference for this section.

NOTE:

• Note 2: for detailed information on Enhancing experience - Curricular supplementary activities, see chapter 2.1.2.4 “Enhancing experience - Curricular supplementary activities”.

(*) the major workshop is automatically assigned on the basis of the major chosen;
(**) the 2 major workshops are automatically assigned on the basis of the major chosen in the first year of studies. In case of study programs abroad, and recognition of courses without any Bocconi correspondence in place of one or both major workshops, it will be necessary to request the change to the Global experience major (see description of the Global experience major).

The courses subdivided in modules are considered passed, and may be recorded in the student academic career and certified, only after passing both exams of which it is made up. The final grade is obtained by the grade point average of the two marks compared to the credits and rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.

It is furthermore specified that the credit points and the grades earned for the individual modules passed will be taken into account for rankings within the University (e.g. Bocconi Scholarship, selection for International Programs, etc.) and they can be viewed by printing the unofficial academic transcript at Punto Blu.

Some opportunities to study abroad such as Exchange programs lasting one semester and Double Degree programs are offered (see "International Opportunities").

For detailed information about foreign languages see "Foreign Languages".

In the first year of studies, from 10 to 21 January 2022 students were required to choose one of the following majors:

• Arts markets, heritage and culture;
• Cities, tourism and events;
• Fashion and design;
• Media;
• Performing arts and entertainment;
• Global experience (reserved for students participating in the exchange, free mover and Double Degree).

The major program structure includes:

First year of studies

a) 1 major workshop:
  

Second year of studies

b) 2 major workshops: 

c) 2 elective courses worth 6 credit points to be chosen by the students. The ACME second year workshop of 6 credit points not included in the major not chosen can also be chosen as elective courses.

The major program structure includes:

First year of studies

a) 1 major workshop: 

Second year of studies
 

b) 2 major workshops :

c) 2 elective courses worth 6 credit points to be chosen by the students. The ACME second year workshop of 6 credit points not included in the major not chosen can also be chosen as elective courses.

The major program structure includes:

First year of studies 

a) 1 major workshop:
  

Second year of studies

b) 2 major workshops

c) 2 elective courses worth 6 credit points to be chosen by the students. The ACME second year workshop of 6 credit points not included in the major not chosen can also be chosen as elective courses.

The major program structure includes:

First year of studies

a) 1 major workshop:

Second year of studies
 

b) 2 major workshops : 

c) 2 elective courses worth 6 credit points to be chosen by the students. The ACME second year workshop of 6 credit points not included in the major not chosen can also be chosen as elective courses.

The major program structure includes:

First year of studies

a) 1 major workshop: 
 

Second year of studies

b) 2 major workshops: