2024-2025 A.Y.
Master of Science Programs (2-y)
3.
LANGUAGES
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3.1.
Study plan: languages and minimum exit levels
The study plan of all MSc programs (except DSBA, Cyber, TS and AI) includes:
The DSBA, Cyber, TS and AI study plans require just one EU language, whose rules coincide with those of the second language of other MSc programs. The rules outlined below are applicable to all Bocconi students and to students from partner Institutions (incoming students) registered in a Double Degree/Joint Degree program taught in English. First language English (Professional English Seminars - 2 CFU) - mandatory For:
The main aim is to develop effective writing skills in a professional setting. Students enrolled in the first year will be assigned the levels of the Professional English Seminars depending on the teaching language of the program, as follows:
*Also valid for Double Degree/Joint Degree incoming students. Second language For all MSc Programs (single language for DSBA, Cyber,TS and AI) - 4 CFU: MSc programs in English:
MSc programs in Italian:
More details regarding the second language:
(1) At the beginning, Double Degree outgoing students are given a B1 business level; then, upon admission to the DD program (usually in March of first year), the level is switched from B1 to A2. Last change 01/06/2024 08:00 |
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3.2.
Educational Offer
The curricular educational offer includes: For the first language: Professional English Seminars at the B2 business or C1 business level, in the second year:
For the second language:
The educational offer for the second language/single language will be preceded by an entry-level readiness assessment test (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). This will direct students to the most suitable educational path. Last change 04/06/2024 14:21 |
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3.3.
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 01/06/2024 08:00 |
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3.3.1.
Bocconi Exam
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3.3.1.1.
Professional English Seminars
The assessment method aims to assess the soft skills of English communication used in a professional setting. Students can take the test right after the end of the teaching selected (exam session reserved to students enrolled in a teaching class group) and/or during the four “general” exam sessions available: January, February, June, September (open to all students). Further details in the course syllabus available on Blackboard. Last change 01/06/2024 08:00 |
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3.3.1.2.
Second Language (Single Language for Cyber, DSBA, TS and AI)
The assessment method consists of a Bocconi exam focused on assessing four skills, in line with international certifications:
The exam can be passed by passing the general exam which includes a written part and an oral part. The two parts are generally held on the same day, subject to possible extensions of the oral exam 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 in Blackboard. Last change 04/06/2024 14:21 |
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3.3.2.
International Certifications recorded instead of the internal exam
Regarding international certificates, 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 at the page www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter, in the 'Certification Recognition' section. Under his/her responsibility, the student must carefully check the certifications which can be recognized and the relating conversion rules, before forwarding the certification recognition request. In order to support students who want to earn an international certification, the Language Center offers:
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 04/06/2024 14:25 |
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3.3.3.
Exemption from taking the language exam
Students enrolled in the first year who have attended a Bachelor program at Bocconi and who recorded in their academic career for the Bachelor program an internal exam or certification at or above the minimum exit level required for the Master of Science program, may apply for an exemption for both the first and second language, provided that:
In addition, regarding English, please note that the exemption may be granted only if the level recorded in the Bocconi Bachelor academic career is at least C1 and the grade achieved in the Bachelor program is equal to or higher than 27/30). Last change 04/06/2024 14:29 |
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3.4.
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). Last change 04/06/2024 14:30 |
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3.5.
Languages as additional activities
Curricular languages can be recorded as additional activities (see chapter 9 ' Administrative Procedures, regulations and deadlines'), either by passing a Bocconi exam or through recognition of a certification. Moreover, also non-curricular languages (Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and Portuguese) can be recorded in the academic transcript but only as additional activities. 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 26/07/2024 16:31 |