2023-2024 A.Y.
World Bachelor Business (3-y)
3.
LANGUAGES AND COMPUTER SKILLS
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3.1.
Languages
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3.1.1.
Study plan: language and minimum exit level
The Bocconi second year study plan (third year of the program) requires a second language to be chosen between Italian (minimum exit level A2), French, Spanish and German (minimum exit level B1). Last change 13/07/2023 10:16 |
3.1.2.
Educational offer
The educational offer includes:
For further details about courses, please see “course profiles” published on the website and “course syllabi” available on Blackboard (accessible via the yoU@B student Diary). Last change 01/06/2023 11:26 |
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 is recorded on the transcript, the internal exam can no longer be taken. Last change 01/06/2023 08:00 |
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). The two parts are generally held on the same day, subject to possible extensions due to the number of students registered for the exam.
Further details on exam methods and assessment criteria are available in the course syllabus posted on Blackboard. Last change 01/06/2023 11:28 |
3.1.3.2.
International certifications recorded instead of the second language internal exam
Regarding international certifications, please note that in order for it to be recorded in the transcript, students must submit the certificate to the Language Center (see submission methods at the page www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter, 'Language Certification Recognition' section) and do not need to register for the Bocconi internal exam.
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 14:16 |
3.1.4.
Self-study
In addition to attending lectures, learning languages requires a constant commitment to self-study. The Language Center offers:
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 13/07/2023 10:17 |
3.1.5.
Languages as additional exams
Curricular languages can be recorded as additional activities (see chapter 8 Administrative rules, Procedures and Deadlines), either by passing a Bocconi exam or through recognition of a certificate. Moreover, also non-curricular languages (Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and Portuguese) can be recorded in the academic transcript but only as additional activities. Last change 01/06/2023 11:41 |
3.2.
Computer skills
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3.2.1.
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 7.1. 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 |
3.2.2.
Test Center for IT Certifications
Bocconi University is a test center issuing ICDL Full Standard and Advanced, EPM (European Project Management), Digital Marketing and MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) certifications. Exams are held each week according to a calendar which is updated regularly. Students may purchase ICDL products (at a discounted cost) online, view the exam calendar and sign up directly through their yoU@B student Diary, using the certificiations box. Last change 01/06/2023 08:00 |