2023-2024 A.Y.
Bachelor of Science Programs (3-y)
3.
LANGUAGES AND COMPUTER SKILLS
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3.1.
Languages
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3.1.1.
Study plan: languages and minimum exit levels
The study plan for all 3-y degree program, with the exception of BAI and BGL, includes:
The study plans for BAI (the Bachelor of Science in Mathematical and Computing Sciences for Artificial Intelligence) and BGL (Bachelor in Global Law) includes only one language in the second year, whose rules coincide with those of the second language for the other 3-y degree programs. The choice of languages depends on a combination of the following variables:
The languages included in the study plan must be:
In addition:
When it is possible to choose as language the vehicular language of the program, the minimum exit level is higher than the required entry level (see table below). All possible combinations are listed below:
(1) Students who are native English speakers MUST (while non-native English speakers CAN) choose a first language other than English. (2) Second language is not assigned automatically; it has to be chosen when enrolling in the second year. The course level is assigned automatically. (3) A2 is required for Double Degree incoming students and for students enrolled in WBB (World Bachelor in Business). Students are allowed to change languages included in their personal study plan (see conditions and deadlines in chapter 9 "Administrative Rules, Procedures and Deadlines". Last change 14/07/2023 11:58 |
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3.1.2.
Curricular Educational Offer
The educational offer includes the following:
For other curricular languages:
Second language (second year) - only language for BAI:
The educational offer will be preceded by an entry-level readiness assessment test. This will direct students to the most suitable educational path (the test will not be offered to students enrolled in the Italian A2 level curricular course reserved for specific categories of students enrolled in international programs). Last change 28/07/2023 14:31 |
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3.1.3.
Knowledge assessment and recording in the academic transcript
Knowledge may be assessed through an internal exam or recognition of a language certificate. In both cases:
After passing the internal exam, a certificate can be completed at a later date, but the certificate cannot be recorded in the student's transcript. However, after a certificate for a specific language is recorded on the transcript, the internal exam can no longer be taken. Last change 01/06/2023 08:00 |
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3.1.3.1.
Bocconi internal exam
The assessment method consists of a Bocconi exam focused on assessing four skills, in line with international certifications:
Students can sit the exam (“general” mode) starting from the end of second semester (after the end of the teaching period: May).
The exam consists of a written part (focused on writing, reading, listening) and an oral part (focused on speaking), which are generally held on the same day (subject to possible extensions due to the number of students registered for the exam). Please note that in order to sit the exam, students must register through the exam registration tool in the yoU@B Student Diary. With reference to the English internal exam, we remind you that it is only offered:
Further details on exam methods and assessment criteria are available in the course syllabus posted in Blackboard. Last change 28/07/2023 14:34 |
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3.1.3.2.
International certifications recorded instead of the internal exam
Regarding the recording of a language certification as an alternative to the internal exam, please note that:
International certifications can be recorded in the academic curriculum provided that they are:
NB: Please note that for some certificates, the Language Center must be authorized to view the results in order to verify the authenticity of the certificate. Authorization must be requested before sitting the exam. If this authorization is not provided, the necessary verification operations cannot be completed and, as a result, the certificate conversion request submitted by the student will not be taken into consideration. More detailed information (list of recognized certificates, conversion tables, etc.) is available on the website www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter, in the “Certification Recognition” section. Under his/her responsibility, the student must carefully check the certifications which can be recognized, the relating conversion rules and the instructions for submitting an application, before forwarding the certification recognition request.
Detailed information and the list of certifications that can be completed are available on the page www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter in the “Certifications” section. Last change 14/07/2023 12:23 |
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3.1.4.
Self-study
In addition to attending lectures, learning languages requires a constant commitment to self-study.
A Language Exchange activity for students is also organized, along with a film festival for movies in their original language (Movies & Languages Film Festival). For more information: www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter in the “Self-Study" and "Other Activities” sections. Last change 11/07/2023 16:26 |
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3.1.5.
Languages as additional exams
Curricular languages can be recorded as additional activities (see chapter 9 “Administrative Rules, Procedures and Deadlines”), either by passing a Bocconi exam or through recognition of a certificate. As no internal exams are organized for such languages, it is possible to register only the result of a certification (score converted in a mark out of thirty). For further detailed info on recognition of certifications, please see the website at www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter in the “Certification Recognition” section. Last change 01/06/2023 08:00 |
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3.2.
Computer Skills
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3.2.1.
Curricular Offer
Starting in the 2022-2023 academic year, the curricular course Computer Skills (cod. 30424) will be managed by the new Department of Computing Sciences. Last change 01/06/2023 08:00 |
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3.2.2.
Test Center for IT Certifications
Bocconi University is a Test Center issuing ECDL/ICDL Full Standard and Advanced (ECDL/ICDL Full Standard or ECDL Core), EPM (European Project Management), Digital Marketing and MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) certifications. Last change 01/06/2023 08:00 |
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3.2.3.
Extracurricular IT Activities
To improve IT skills, students can attend extracurricular IT Skills courses organized by the IT Education Center, which are part of the extracurricular activities (see chapter 8. Other activities: supplementary activities, courses and seminars).
Registration for courses must be completed through the yoU@B Student Diary, in the "Sign Up for Various Activities" box. Registration will be available approximately four weeks before the start of each activity. Last change 01/06/2023 08:00 |