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1 MILANO ITALY GLOBAL EXECUTIVE MBA gemba INTERNATIONAL FLYERS RISE HIGHER 20 MONTHS SDABOCCONI.IT/GEMBA

2 The Global Executive MBA is a global program with a local approach and a great international experience by combining Shanghai, Los Angeles and Milan. I have greatly appreciated the program and have been pleased to call myself a student in GEMBA. SUSANNE RITTERHAUS GEMBA 2010 German Head of Investment Management, VAMED, Italy GEMBA is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to broaden your horizons as a person and as a professional, learn and make friends with people with similar goals and aspirations in life, get modern knowledge and a unique view of the truly global business on different continents. KONSTANTIN MOROZOV GEMBA 2015 Russian Board Member of Subsidiary, SIJ - Slovenian Steel Group, Slovenia GEMBA is the journey you always wanted. It is the combination of getting insights into the newest updates from global science hot spots, an international and wide industry based class and a high quality setup by professors, staff and universities. MARC J. WEINGART GEMBA 2013 German Government Bond Trading Munich (Director) at UniCredit Group GEMBA is an amazing opportunity to realize your dreams, to get into the aimed gear and to empower your international network. LEONELLA GORI SDA Assistant Professor of Accounting, Control, Corporate and Real Estate Finance

3 Global Executive MBA 1 INTERNATIONAL FLYERS RISE HIGHER WITH THE SDA BOCCONI GLOBAL EXECUTIVE MBA - Commitment separates hopes from projects, intentions from results. This also means continuous learning and strong results orientation. BRUNO BUSACCA Dean, SDA Bocconi School of Management

4 2 Global Executive MBA Designed for globally minded executives - international, fast paced, challenging, SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA is a 20-month program which allows you to balance career development and top executive education. With class modules in Europe, North and South America and China you will acquire global thinking while keeping a regional focus. Our Faculty works to create new knowledge through a continuous exchange with the business Community and top International Business Schools. ROSSELLA CAPPETTA Director, Masters Division SDA Bocconi School of Management

5 Global Executive MBA 3 InTERnATIOnAL FLyERS RISE HIGHER 4 WHy CHOOSE THE SDA BOCCOnI GEMBA? 7 IS IT you? 8 THE STRUCTURE 10 THE PROGRAM 12 THE GEMBA TIMETABLE 14 A UnIqUE LEARnInG EnVIROnMEnT 16 THE GEMBA CLASS PROFILE 18 BAA BOCCOnI ALUMnI ASSOCIATIOn 19 THE SDA BOCCOnI CLUBS 20 TH E SELECTIOn AnD ADMISSIOnS PROCESS

6 4 Global Executive MBA WHY CHOOSE THE SDA BOCCONI GEMBA? Being a global program not only means bringing students together from around the world, but also being able to expand and interact deeply with diversity. ROBERTO DONÀ Professor of Practice, Head of MBA Programmes, International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University SDA Bocconi, Milano: Italian Tradition, Global Reputation, a Way of Life Global mindset: Europe, Americas, Asia The program takes place primarily at the SDA Bocconi campus in downtown Milano, but four modules are conducted at international partner schools: Copenhagen Business School, UCLA Anderson School of Management in Los Angeles, Fudan University in Shanghai and Fundação Instituto de Administração (São Paulo). In addition, you can apply for an elective offered by other international partner Schools. Milano advantage and local sensitivity Say it in Italian: Milano. At the hub of the international routes, it is one of Europe s most connected cities. The School is positioned in the heart of the city, a major capital of industry, finance, arts, media and fashion. Milano is a real-life laboratory for SDA Bocconi. The city is home to a myriad of companies and markets to which students are directly exposed through a series of opportunities the School provides. Management excellence SDA Bocconi School of Management is part of Università Bocconi: the only International University specialized in teaching business and economics, Università Bocconi is one of Europe s oldest and most prestigious business education institutions.

7 Global Executive MBA 5...This is value creation! STEFANO GIORGETTI GEMBA 2010 Italian Managing Director & Vice President, Kelly Services, Italy GEMBA means: Friends, Future, Perspectives. VALERIO LAINO GEMBA 2010 Italian Business Analyst EVM, Swiss Re, Switzerland EXECUTIVE FORMULA We strongly believe that balancing theory with practice is a fundamental pillar of a good Executive Program. To do so, we continuously invite influential academics, corporate executives and community leaders. Recent guest speakers include: Luca De Meo, Chief Marketing Officer, Volkswagen Group; 4 5 Fluidity of time and space Through the flexible executive format that blends the best aspects of residency modules around the world with distance learning sessions, you will not miss out on any professional, personal or learning opportunities no matter where you are located. International Networking SDA Bocconi pays attention to individual talents and to the diversity they embody in terms of experience, professional and cultural background. This allows participants to tap into their classmates knowledge capital and to capitalize on networks of leading individuals and institutions. Christian de Preux, CEO Italia & Managing Director, Schindler SpA; Federico Fubini, Economic Journalist, Corriere della Sera; Andrea Illy, Chairman & CEO, Illycaffè SpA; John J. Law, Managing Director & Chief Risk Officer, HSBC Bank plc; Michael Spence, 2001 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.

8 6 Global Executive MBA When, after having many years of practical experience, possessing know-how and being a field expert, a Manager understands that she/he needs a boost in order to make career step-up... When all practical knowledge is to be framed and streamlined, empowered by solid theory When it s time to step out of the shell and look at business as a whole, from an international perspective Then it s time for GEMBA. RAISA KHAMIDULLINA GEMBA 2016 Russian HR Development Specialist, Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy

9 Global Executive MBA 7 IS IT YOU? IF YOU HAVE: A university degree in any discipline. At least 5-6 years of work experience. High level of English proficiency. Put in simple words, GEMBA is about understanding the whats and whys of one s path until today and, more importantly, the understanding of where one really wants to head next: the pure magic is that the GEMBA itself is a journey you can merely imagine before living it live, so the conclusions you reach at each phase of it keep developing to extend one s boundaries. What's next? LEONARDO DANIELE FERRARI GEMBA 2016 Italian Industrial and Operations Director, Air Liquide Sanità Service, Italy GEMBA is much more than an executive education program. It is a unique opportunity to broaden perspective, challenge conventional thinking, and build meaningful relationships, all on a global scale. JENNIFER EPTING GEMBA 2015 US Financial & Accounting Analyst, Nucor Corporation GEMBA WILL ENABLE YOU TO: Develop a strategic mindset with a regional focus in a global thinking context. Gain expertise and become a smart decision maker, effective problem solver and well prepared leader able to take on increasing responsibilities. Find new international networking opportunities. Meet influential academics and corporate executives. Study in new environments enriching yourself academically, professionally and personally. Strengthen hard and soft skills through various in-class and out-of-class activities. Not miss any professional or learning opportunities no matter where you are located. THEN YOUR GOALS MATCH OURS, AND YES, IT S YOU!

10 8 Global Executive MBA THE STRUCTURE TRAVELInG TOWARDS SUCCESS As a Global EMBA student, you will travel towards success over a period of twenty months, taking eight highly concentrated one-week modules plus two nine-day modules conducted every other month. One-week modules run Monday through Saturday while long modules run Friday to Saturday of the following week. This is a format that maximizes learning opportunities into a compact amount of time. Four modules are conducted at four partner schools: UCLA Anderson School of Management (Los Angeles) Fudan University (Shanghai) Copenhagen Business School FIA-Fundação Instituto de Administração (São Paulo) This format enhances thinking through a cross-cultural context and, more importantly, this diversity of locations channels interactions with various industries. We also create an environment for participants to gain tangible insights into how management theories and practices manifest in different business settings. Year 1 During the first year, the GEMBA core program is a series of focused and relevant courses that provides a strong foundation of fundamental business skills, making up a substantive portion of the academic experience at SDA Bocconi. Year 2 During the second year, students move towards more advanced topics. The value of such courses is fostered by electives, both at SDA Bocconi in Milano and at international partner schools including: UCLA Anderson School of Management; Rotman School of Management University of Toronto; Recanati Executive MBA, Tel Aviv University; WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management; EIPM European Institute of Purchasing Management, Geneve; IBSS International Business School, Suzhou. The final Open Ended Module directly relates to the foundation of the SDA Bocconi approach: innovative applicability. This module allows participants to focus their Global EMBA experience in order to be a catalyst of change within their domain of operation.

11 Global Executive MBA 9 What no brochure can tell you is the energy, the vibe, the incredible drive that GEMBA offers! The satisfaction you get continuously rewards you to make things happen, time becomes elastic and yes, you are growing with every single day that passes. This was amazing and unthinkable before. ADINA BIGAS GEMBA 2015 Romanian Adina Bigas PFA, Owner & Consultant, Romania I carefully considered the decision to join GEMBA because it is a personal investment to help maximize my career opportunities. My motivation was clear from the beginning: extending my network, refreshing my education and meeting young talented professionals. GIULIETTA BRANDUARDI GEMBA 2016 Italian Senior Leader, International Partnerships, Dun & Bradstreet President and Managing Director, Data & Insight DBXB, Italy

12 10 Global Executive MBA THE PROGRAM FROM MARCH 2016 TO november 2017 Program comprehensiveness is a key challenge our participants often cite to account for their decision to pursue the SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA. During the 20-month program you will alternate 150 distance learning sessions with 10 face to face modules: 8 lasting one week + 2 nine-day modules, for a total of 61 days of face to face activities. Online tutorials from February to December MONTHS 10 FACE TO FACE MODULES 61 F2F FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT DAYS 150 DISTANCE LEARNING SESSIONS As the business world changes at a rapid pace, the program stays current by leveraging its strong ties with both the business community and academic research. Many faculty members share their time between academic studies and professional work to provide a 'real world' environment.

13 Global Executive MBA 11 Choosing a Global Executive MBA means choosing the world as your place of work. Choosing it at SDA Bocconi School of Management means giving value to our long tradition in executive education. Moreover, the SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA attracts top talents. The caliber of students makes every lesson challenging and raises the knowledge level of the entire class. MAURIZIO POLI Director, GEMBA

14 12 Global Executive MBA A FLEXIBLE & GLOBAL PROGRAM FOR YOU GEMBA TIMETABLE YEAR 1 March May July September November Module 1 9 days Milano Module 2 1 week Milano Module 3 1 week Los Angeles Module 4 1 week Milano Module 5 1 week Copenhagen BUILDING FUNDAMENTALS MANAGEMENT DEVELOPING INNOVATION SALES & OPERATIONS STRATEGY & ORGANIZATIONS ONLINE TUTORIALS from February to December 2016

15 Global Executive MBA 13 YEAR 2 February April June September November Module 6 9 days Milano FINANCE & FINANCIAL MARKETS Module 7 1 week Shanghai GOING GLOBAL Module 8 1 week São Paulo GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY Module 9 1 week Milano or Partner Schools ELECTIVES Module 10 1 week Milano CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & NEW TRENDS GRADUATION SDA Bocconi reserves the right to make any changes to the contents of this brochure (curriculum, courses and schedule) to leave room for improvement.

16 14 Global Executive MBA A UNIQUE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT A FACULTy OF DEDICATED EXPERTS The Global Executive MBA teaching faculty comes from both Italy and abroad. This global mix of different experiences and cultures results in a learning environment that is dynamic and multinationally relevant. COACHING Coaching Services are made available to participants during the second year of the program. The service is set through individual meetings with counselors or expert coaches. It aims, together with other activities, to support the leadership development of the Global Executive MBA participants. The focus is placed on the analysis of the students profile and interpersonal, emotional and organizational skills, as well as on career orientation within and outside their company. One of the primary goals of the SDA Bocconi GEMBA is to supplement the business experiences and instincts of our students with the proper tools to habitually make consistent and substantiated decisions. THANOS PAPADIMITRIOU SDA Professor of Operations & Technology Management BS (MIT), MSc and Ph.D (UCLA) GEMBA DISTANCE LEARNING To learn more about our distance-learning platform, please visit our demo: User > gembaguest Password > gembaguest

17 Global Executive MBA 15 We were warmly welcomed by the SDA Bocconi EMBA class - Grazie Mille! It was a pleasure to work in groups with our Italian colleagues. The projects were highly applicable and allowed us to apply frameworks from our course. Milano is the center of luxury brands and enabled an amazing practical experience that aligned with course concepts. COME TO MILAnO, BROADEn your BOUnDARIES AnD you WILL RISE HIGHER. Milano is one of the top global economic centers and it is the business capital of one of the most value creating regions in Europe. In this context, SDA Bocconi is a learning hub and meeting place that brings together people who are looking to advance and make change. ANDREA DONOVAN Canadian Physician & Co-Founder Okavana Laboratories Incoming Exchange Student 2014, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto Università Bocconi is a private research university located in the heart of Milano, the leading Italian university in business and economics, with a high standing in major international rankings. Established in 1902, Università Bocconi has since made contributions to economics, business administration and legal studies through a spirit of independence, pluralism, exchange of ideas, constant research and critical pragmatism. Bocconi teachers and students are proud to be part of its history and this pride lasts a lifetime. Since 1971, SDA Bocconi School of Management has been engaged in the education of executives with an international approach. The vision of empowering talent to meet the future is present throughout the School s offerings, from executive and custom programs to MBA and Masters. The goal is the development of individuals, companies, institutions and economic systems through the creation of value and knowledge.

18 16 Global Executive MBA THE GEMBA CLASS PROFILE Last editions The Global EMBA targets executives and professionals who desire to expand the scope of their careers and broaden their boundaries. Working Experience 5-9 yrs 37% yrs 38% >13 yrs 25% Age yrs 21% yrs 25% yrs 33% >41 yrs 21% Sector Industry 30% Energy/Utilities 27% Banking/Ins. 15% Cons./Prof. Services 20% TLC /IT 8% Degree Economics 41% Engineering 29% Humanities 11% Sciences 15% Law 4%

19 Global Executive MBA 17 Gender Nationalities Men 75 % Women 25 % International 50 % Work Experience 11 (Average) Age 37 (Average) Nationalities 2 0 from: Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, North America GEMBA is one of the pivotal moments of our lives, and it is playing a great role in our further growth. Thanks to GEMBA, we will have a better prospect of making things go right in the world. VITTORIA VILLA GEMBA 2016 Italian Proposal Manager - International Offers, Italferr Spa, Italy GEMBA is definitely a milestone in my career. After working for the same multinational company for nearly 18 years (although in very different roles), I felt I needed to look at the business with new eyes and from a different perspective. I selected GEMBA after looking at other similar schools, both in Europe and USA. The experience so far has been great. The mix of students is very good and well conceived, as it allows building an excellent network among Executives from different industries and countries. ILARIA DE SANTO GEMBA 2016 Italian Evaluation Business Dev. Manager, Schlumberger Geoservices, France

20 18 Global Executive MBA A LIVING AND LIVELY COMMUNITY FOREVER BOCCONI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Alumni are one of the greatest assets of business schools throughout the world. Bocconi Alumni Association (BAA) brings together more than 95,000 Alumni who have acquired a Bocconi Degree. Over 12,000 come from SDA Bocconi MBA and Master s Programs. BAA Bocconi Alumni Association carries out many initiatives, in Italy and abroad, in order to achieve its objectives: encouraging the exchange of experiences and networking among Alumni; providing them with Continuous Learning and Career Service tools; gaining visibility and prestige for SDA Bocconi at the national and international levels; promoting international development and the growth of SDA Bocconi; encouraging donations to the School from individual members and supporting fund-raising activities that enhance Bocconi initiatives. Alumni activities are available at where you will find an online directory and names of Class Representatives, a calendar of events, newsletters, Chapter and Club news, and many other Alumni targeted services. BAA network is useful to its members and to the School, providing companies and institutions with the necessary tools to be able to create true business value. RICCARDO MONTI, MBA 1989 President, BAA President, The Boston Consulting Group, Italy A network is strong when there are shared values, when getting together results in growth, fun and developing contacts and unique personal and professional relationships. GIANFRANCO MINUTOLO Business Administration 1991 Director, BAA and Head of Alumni Activities, Università Bocconi

21 Global Executive MBA 19 AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK Bocconi and SDA Bocconi Alumni live and work in more than 110 countries. The Alumni network is developing local chapters in a vast number of cities including Athens, Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Dubai, Frankfurt, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Mumbai, Munich, New York, Oslo, Paris, São Paulo, Shanghai, Tokyo, Zagreb and Zurich. In addition, there are a large number of more informal networks in other cities. THE SDA BOCCONI CLUBS The Clubs are a key component of the Master experience. As student led organizations, they demand managerial abilities in seeking financing, drawing up business plans, developing press and company relations and running activities. The Clubs are also an important crossroads where students meet and work together with Alumni, teachers and the business world around areas of common interest. STUDENT & ALUMNI CLUBS DiVino Club (Wine, Culture and Tradition) Entrepreneur Club Ethica Club (Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility) Finance Club Football Club Healthcare Club Luxury Arts Club Management Consulting Club Marketing Club Motor Club Sailing Club Ski Club

22 20 Global Executive MBA TH E SELECTION AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS Admission to the Global Executive MBA depends on a rigorous selection process. Candidates are selected according to a specific set of admissions criteria devised by the School and designed to guarantee participants and companies high-quality educational experience. SELECTIOn CRITERIA university degree in any discipline significant work experience (at least 5-6 years) high level of English proficiency. Submitting your applications The application form and additional information are available online at: Online & Post Fill out and submit the online application through our website and send all required documents. Applicants may check the arrival of their application and confirm receipt of all required documents through our application website. For further clarifications on individual applications, please contact the Admissions Service at: admissions@sdabocconi.it All documents related to your application must be sent by to: admissions@sdabocconi.it The University degree certificate must be sent to: SDA Bocconi - Masters Division Recruiting and Admissions Service Via Balilla Milan - Italy Tel /3125/3299 Fax GLOBAL EXECUTIVE MBA AT A GLAnCE Make contact with SDA Bocconi and then make an educated choice Meet us in your region of the world. To choose the MBA that best fits your profile and interests, attend a SDA Bocconi MBA recruitment event and/or set up an individual Informational Interview in one of the many locations around the world where our staff and alumni travel annually. Visit to keep updated on scheduled worldwide recruiting events. Prospective Candidates Counselling Services. An even deeper introduction to SDA Bocconi Global EMBA would involve a visit to Milano where, in addition to an informational interview, you can sit in a lesson and get to know our GEMBA students. To arrange an individual visit and/or attend a class, please contact Laura Russo at laura.russo@sdabocconi.it or by telephone at

23 Global Executive MBA 21 KEY FACTS DURATION 20 months START/END DATES Classes begin March 2016 Course ends November 2017 STRUCTURE 10 Modules 61 F2F full-time equivalent days 150 Distance Learning sessions ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Application Form Degree Certificate and CV Min. 5-6 years professional experience Interview at SDA Bocconi (or remotely) GMAT or SDA test TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/CPE We thank our GEMBA Students and Alumni for their suggestions, testimonials and photographs contained in this brochure.

24 SDA BOCCONI SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT The leading School of Management in Italy and the only Italian School present in all of the most important International rankings (Financial Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Economist, Forbes), SDA Bocconi has established itself as a European leader in higher education. SDA Bocconi School of Management is part of Università Bocconi, the first Italian University to grant a degree in economics. For over a century, Bocconi has played a leading role in Italy s social and economic modernization. SDA Bocconi has been engaged in the promotion and organization of executive education since 1971, with an International approach. The School s vision of empowering life through knowledge and imagination lies behind its program offerings: Executive Education Open and Custom Programs, MBA and Master Programs, for the development of individuals, companies, institutions and economic systems. Choosing SDA Bocconi and coming to Milano means choosing a vibrant environment, the entrepreneurial, financial and industrialized center of Italy, a doorway to Europe. In short, a wealth of international contacts and opportunities. And Milano, of course, is culture, fashion, design, food and the art of living. ACCREDITATIONS MEMBERSHIPS RANKINGS AACSB International The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business European Quality Improvement System European Foundation for Management Development The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business The Academy of Business in Society Financial Times Bloomberg Businessweek The Economist - Which MBA? Forbes Espansione QS SDA Bocconi School of Management Masters Division via Balilla Milano, Italy tel md@sdabocconi.it Follow SDA Bocconi on: Association of MBAs MBA provision accredited Quality Management System Certification ISO 9001:2008 Financed Projects Service Centre The Italian Association for Management Education Development Full-Time MBA accredited Executive MBA accredited CFA program partner of CFA Institute MCF program accredited Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors MRE program accredited Partnership in International Management Community of European Management Schools and International Companies The Italian Association for Management Education Development Global Business School Network SDA Bocconi School of Management. All rights reserved. June 2015.