Bocconi. Exchange Program

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1 Bocconi Exchange Program 1

2 2 Welcome to Milano, Italy!

3 Milano, European Capital Milan is the leading Italian hub for services, finance and industry, recognized as the economic center of Italy. This cosmopolitan, modern and forward-looking city is world-renowned as a European capital of fashion, design, architecture, finance, modern art and music. HUB to Europe International Education Culture & History Design & Technology / Art & Fashion Finance Engine of Italian Economy and Industry Ranked no.1 out of the «52 places to go in 2015» EXPO

4 4 Welcome to Bocconi!

5 Università Bocconi a bit of history Bocconi in 1902 Milano Piazza Duomo Università Commerciale L. Bocconi, founded in 1902 by the businessman Ferdinando Bocconi, was the first Italian University to grant a degree in Economics. Magazzini La Rinascente 5

6 6 Università Bocconi Today

7 7 Università Bocconi Tomorrow

8 Bocconi: an overview Top institution in Europe in the fields of Economics, Finance, Management, International Politics and Law Attracts young talented students from all over the world Over enrolled students of whom over international Outstanding faculty members with worldwide recognition Strong ties with the business community: case based study, partnerships with main international companies, global network of over Alumni Global player that firmly believes in internazionalization 8

9 Bocconi: Structure & Academic Programs Bocconi offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs taught in Italian and in English by a distinguished Italian and international faculty. Undergraduate School 7 Bachelor programs (3 in English) 1 World Bachelor in Business (4-year program; in English) Graduate School 10 MSc programs (9 in English) 8 Pre-experience Specialized Master programs (2 in English) School of Law 1 Integrated Master of Arts in Law (5-year program) PhD School 5 PhD Programs taught in English SDA Bocconi School of Management 4 MBA & Executive MBA Programs (2 in English) 15 SDA Master Programs (8 in English) Summer School 9

10 3-Year Bachelor Programs In English: International Economics and Management International Economics and Finance International Politics and Government Unique 4-year World Bachelor in Business (in partnership with USC and HKUST) In Italian: Business Administration and Management Economics and Social Sciences Economics and Finance Economics and Management in Arts, Culture and Communication 10

11 2-Year Master of Science Programs In English: International Management Marketing Management Finance Economics and Management in Arts, Culture, Media and Entertainment Economics and Management of Government and International Organizations Economics and Management of Innovation and Technology Management Economic and Social Sciences Accounting, Financial Management and Control In Italian: Marketing Management Finance Economic and Social Sciences Management Accounting, Financial Management and Control Law and Business Administration 11

12 Summer School A selective three-week study program, entirely taught in English, open to motivated international and Italian Bachelor students. Key Information (1 st edition July 2015): 4 courses 21 days 120 undergraduate students 36 lecture hours 12 tutoring and group working hours Company visits 12

13 Bocconi: international facts & figures First international cooperation agreements signed in 1974 Over 250 leading Partner Schools in more than 50 countries 1380 Incoming students from partner universities 3720 outgoing students studying and working abroad 1 off-shore campus in Mumbai (MISB Bocconi) 25 Double Degree agreements worldwide at MSc level World Bachelor in Business (joint program with USC & HKUST) Member of PIM, Partnership in International Management Founding Member of CEMS, The Global Alliance in Management Education and THEMIS, The Netwok in International and Business Law 13

14 Bocconi: international rankings & accreditations Ranking Financial Times QS World University U.S.News Position 9 th worldwide Masters in Finance pre-experience th worldwide Masters in Management th Europe European Business Schools th worldwide/10 th Europe Global MBA th worldwide/19 th Europe Executive Education Open Programs th worldwide/6 th Europe Executive Education Customized Programs nd worldwide/5 th Europe (1 st non UK) for Social Sciences & Management th worldwide/6 th Europe (2 nd non UK) Employer Reputation th worldwide/7 th Europe (2 nd non UK) for Accounting & Finance th worldwide/5 th Europe (1 st non UK) for Economics & Econometrics th worldwide/3 rd Europe (2 nd non UK) for Business & Management Studies st worldwide/11 th Europe (5 th non UK) Best Global Universities for Economics & Business 2016 Member of CEMS, PIM, ECGI, AACSB, EFMD, ABIS, ASFOR, GBSN Accreditations: EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA, ASFOR, CFA, RICS, ISO 9001: 2000 certifications for SEPROF (Financed Projects Department) 14

15 Bocconi: International Network WORLD 81 among the 100 Best Global Universities for Economics & Business (6) Schools USA 17 among the top 20 Business Schools (1) 16 among the top 20 Departments of Economics (2) CANADA 8 out of the top 9 Social Sciences and Mgmt Universities (3) EUROPE 18 among the top 20 Business Schools (4) ASIA 12 among the top 13 Social Sciences & Mgmt Universities (3) LATIN AMERICA 13 among the top 14 Business Schools (5) OCEANIA 11 among the top 11 Social Sciences & Mgmt Universities (3) 1 U.S.News & World Report, Best Colleges 2015, Best Undergraduate Business Programs 2 U.S. News & World Report, Best Graduate Schools 2015, Top Economics Programs 3 QS World University Rankings 2014, Social Sciences & Management 4 Financial Times, Masters in Management AmericaEconomia, Rankings MBA America Latina U.S. News & World Report, Best Global Universities for Economics & Business

16 International Student Desk The International Student Desk (ISD) is A point of reference for exchange students coming from all over the word The office committed to helping incoming students make the most of their stay on campus A dedicated team available to support all incoming exchange students in better adjusting to their new lives in Italy, in Milan and at Bocconi 16

17 International Student Desk Services and Activities The ISD offers exchange students a series of tailored services and activities to help them acclimatize to their new surroundings during the beginning of their program and support them throughout their stay. Orientation and relocation program A series of meetings organized at the beginning of each semester Welcome activities Information desk, welcome kit, university tours, guided tours of Milan, welcome cocktail, social activities. On top of this, several events are also organized by 80+ Bocconi students associations active on campus Housing support Accommodation in Bocconi Residence Halls Italian language courses Designed to help exchange students get familiar with Italian Academic advising Professors available to guide exchange students through their course selection 17

18 International Student Desk Housing Support Exchange students can apply for accommodation in Bocconi Residence Halls through the ISD Housing Office. University Residence Halls: Almost 250 places (per semester) in Bocconi dorms Prices: min. 600 /month - max 800 /month Hotel - Apartment Hunting On campus boards Useful links on our website 18

19 International Student Desk Italian Language Courses The International Student Desk organizes Italian language courses in order to help exchange students get familiar with Italian: Italian Language Crash Course An intensive course scheduled before the beginning of Bocconi classes Levels: from Beginner up to Advanced Workload: 40 hours Fee: 160 Italian Language Follow-Up Module An Italian language course scheduled during the semester Levels: from Pre-Elementary up to Intermediate Workload: 30 hours Fee: 130 Notes: Extra-curricular courses Attendance is mandatory 19

20 International Student Desk Academic Info Over 150 courses in English are offered each semester. Students select their classes online prior to their arrival. They will also have the chance to modify their study plan after attending the first days of classes (Add/Drop period) Academic Advising: 3 Professors (Business & Management/Economics/Law) are available to help incoming students build their study plan and assist them with any academic related matters. Study plan guidelines: Min. 2 - Max. 5 courses per semester Undergraduate students can choose only undergraduate courses (ad hoc exceptions to be evaluated) Language courses cannot be included in the study plan Bocconi Credit System is ECTS equivalent (1 Bocconi credit corresponds to a 25-hour workload, of which 8 lecture hours) 20

21 International Student Desk Exchange Semester Timeline Fall Semester Spring Semester Online Nomination for Partners mid March - early May mid September - mid October Online Application Period for: - Housing - Italian Language Courses mid May - early June Online Course Selection August January end of October - mid November Add/Drop Period mid September end of February Italian Crash Course Teaching end of August - mid September end of January - early February Italian Follow-Up Course Teaching end of September - end of November mid February - end of April Lecture Period early September - early December early February - mid May Exam Period December January - February May June - July Earliest Departure Date end of December end of May Transcripts early February July 21

22 International Student Desk Useful Links Exchange program website: Courses in English: Italian language courses: Housing: Academic calendar:

23 Q & A Last update: October