About Università Bocconi
Università Bocconi, officially known as Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, is a private university located in Milan, Italy. Founded in 1902 by Ferdinando Bocconi, it has established itself as one of the leading institutions in Europe for economics, finance, and business education. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs in fields such as economics, business administration, finance, law, political science, and data science. Bocconi University is recognized for its rigorous academic standards and its commitment to research excellence. It serves approximately 14,396 students, including around 1,600 international students from various countries. The university's campus is situated in the heart of Milan, providing students with access to one of the world's most dynamic economic and cultural centers. Bocconi emphasizes a pluralistic approach to education, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit and promoting scientific innovation. The university is a founding member of CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education and has received triple accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA for its graduate business school, SDA Bocconi School of Management.
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#7
QS World University Ranking
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Total Enrollment
Accreditations and Rankings
Università Bocconi Highlights
Career Outcomes and Placement Information
Università Bocconi provides comprehensive career services aimed at supporting students' professional development. The university offers personalized career counseling, workshops on resume writing and interview preparation, as well as access to job fairs featuring top employers across various sectors. Bocconi emphasizes experiential learning through internships that allow students to gain practical experience while studying. This hands-on approach enhances employability and helps students build valuable professional networks. Additionally, the university maintains partnerships with numerous organizations to facilitate internship placements aligned with students' career goals. The Career Services office also provides online resources that include job listings, career advice articles, and tools for professional development.
Faculties
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
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Dr. Alexander Maximilian Hiedemann is a Lecturer of Government, Health, and Not-for-Profit at SDA Bocconi School of Management, where he also coordinates the Executive Master in Management of International Organizations (EMMIO) program. At Bocconi University, he teaches courses on the "Management of International Organizations and NGOs" within the Department of Policy Analysis and Public Management. His research focuses on Operations Management within public administration and international organizations, and he has authored several essays and articles in the field. Dr. Hiedemann's work is vital for those looking to navigate and improve the operational challenges faced by public institutions and international entities.
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Professor of Corporate Management at Bocconi University in Milan, holds a PhD from Stanford University. His research centers on strategic management, entrepreneurship, and innovation, and he has published extensively in top international journals. His highly cited book, Markets for Technology (co-authored with Ashish Arora and Andrea Fosfuri, MIT Press), has garnered significant attention in the field. He serves as Co-Editor of the Strategic Management Journal, is a Fellow of the Strategic Management Society, and a member of the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) in London. His academic career includes visiting professorships at Stanford University and MIT's Sloan School, and he has chaired the Business Policy and Strategy Division of the US Academy of Management.
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Andrea Rurale is the Director of the Master in Arts Management and Administration (MAMA) at SDA Bocconi School of Management and a lecturer in the Department of Marketing at Bocconi University, Milan. With a background in Economics and Business Management from Bocconi University and a PhD candidacy in Marketing at the University of Valencia, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the field of arts management. Passionate about cultural heritage, Andrea serves as the regional President of Fondo Ambiente Italiano (FAI), Italy’s National Trust. He has extensive experience consulting for heritage institutions across Milan and Italy, contributing his expertise to the preservation and promotion of Italy’s cultural assets.
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Annamaria Bagaini holds a PhD in Planning, Design, and Technology of Architecture and is a researcher at the SUR Lab and GREEN at Bocconi University. Her work focuses on urban sustainability, specifically the energy transition at the urban level. Annamaria is an expert in energy policy, urban energy planning, and energy communities. She is actively engaged in European and national projects that emphasize innovative, systemic approaches to enhancing energy efficiency, driving sustainable development, and advancing urban energy solutions.
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A Professor of Business Organization at Bocconi University, Milan, Italy, this esteemed academic has authored several influential books, including Lean Transformations for Small and Medium Enterprises (CRC-Productivity Press, 2016). His extensive research spans a variety of topics in management and organizational studies, with his work appearing in prestigious journals such as Management Science, Academy of Management Journal, Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, Research Policy, Industrial and Corporate Change, and the MIT Sloan Management Review.
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Benedetta Lucchitta, holding an MSc in "Planning and Policies for Cities and Environment," is a PhD candidate in Urban Planning and Policies at IUAV University in Venice. As a researcher at SUR Lab and GREEN, Bocconi University, since 2014, she focuses on ecosystem services, nature-based solutions, and urban climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. Actively involved in both national and international projects, including the H2020 Urban GreenUP initiative and the Green Economy Observatory, her key research interests lie in advancing urban and environmental sustainability policies.
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Chiara Spina, an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at INSEAD, researches how entrepreneurial firms use systematic decision-making and experimentation to innovate and scale. Her work explores emerging practices like accelerators, hackathons, and crowdfunding, often collaborating with governments and incubation hubs. Published in leading academic journals like Management Science and featured in Harvard Business Review and Forbes, Chiara manages research projects funded by entities such as the UK and Italian governments. She directs pre-acceleration programs across Italy, the UK, and India, supporting over 1,500 entrepreneurs, and co-founded the Strategy Insight Lab, which has helped more than 250 businesses achieve significant growth through innovative practices.
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Daniele Alesani is an academic fellow and lecturer at Bocconi University, where he teaches in the EMMIO - Executive Master in Management of International Organisations. With over a decade of experience as an international civil servant within the United Nations system, he has focused on financial management, change management, organizational development, and business transformation in public sector organizations. Currently, Daniele collaborates with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as a Management Advisory Specialist, leveraging his extensive expertise to drive improvements in public sector management.
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Edoardo Croci serves as a Professor of Practice at Bocconi University, where he directs the Sustainable Urban Regeneration Lab and is a member of the Management Committee at GREEN. He teaches courses on "Carbon Markets and Carbon Management," "Transport and Climate Change," and "Economics of Sustainable Urban Regeneration," while also coordinating the "Green Economy Observatory" and the "Smart City Observatory." As the scientific coordinator of multiple European projects and a member of the Thematic Group on Goal 11 (Cities) of the UN - SDSN, he is dedicated to advancing sustainable urban policy, particularly in areas such as environment, energy, mobility, and climate. Croci has previously held significant roles, including Milan City Councilor for Mobility, Transport, and Environment, Administrator of the Lombardy Region's Agency for the Protection of the Environment, and Vice President of both FEDARENE and the Italian Agenda 21 Coordination association.
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Erica Corbellini is a Professor of Management in Fashion and Luxury Companies at Università Bocconi and has been the Director of the Master in Fashion, Experience & Design Management (MAFED) since 2014. With experience as a visiting professor at various international business schools, her expertise encompasses industry analysis, business model evolution, communications, and digital strategy. Corbellini has authored several influential books on the fashion and luxury sectors, including her latest work, Managing Fashion and Luxury Companies (co-authored with Saviolo), published in English by Etas in 2009.
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Franz Wohlgezogen is an assistant professor at Università Bocconi, where he teaches organizational behavior, organization theory, and leadership. With extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, he has also served as a strategy and supply chain consultant for clients in pharma, agro-chem, automotive, and aerospace sectors across Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Australia. Recently, Wohlgezogen has shifted his focus to work with non-profit organizations and philanthropic foundations. His research examines how business and non-profit executives manage relationships with external stakeholders and orchestrate these connections to navigate challenging environments. He also investigates how organizations strategically manage crises, such as recessions and bankruptcies. His work has been published in prestigious journals, including the Academy of Management Annals, Journal of Management, Harvard Business Review, and Stanford Social Innovation Review.
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Gabriele Troilo is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Università L. Bocconi and a Senior Professor at SDA Bocconi School of Management. He served as Vice President of the European Marketing Academy (EMAC) from 2006 to 2012. With extensive experience in teaching, researching, and consulting within the food and beverage industries, Troilo specializes in Marketing and Brand and Communication Management in the Master of Management in Food and Beverage program at SDA Bocconi School of Management. His contributions to the field are recognized for bridging academic insights with practical applications in the marketing landscape.
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Greta Nasi serves as the Director of the Executive Master in Management of International Organizations (EMMIO) and the Director of Research for Government at SDA Bocconi School of Management. She is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Social and Political Sciences at Bocconi University. Nasi has conducted extensive research on innovation within governments and international organizations, leading training and consulting projects for significant national and international institutions. Her work focuses on enhancing organizational effectiveness and fostering innovative practices in public administration.
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Luca Brusati is an Associate Professor of Management at Udine University and a senior instructor in the Government, Health & Not for Profit Division at SDA Bocconi. He has taught “Strategic Thinking and Planning” in the Executive Master in Management of International Organizations (EMMIO) since its inception. From 1999 to 2001, he served as a Regional Advisor for Health Services Management (P5) at WHO Europe. Brusati has extensive experience as a consultant, trainer, and evaluator, supporting public management reforms in 35 countries across four continents for various multilateral and bilateral agencies.
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Professor Zollo is a full Professor in Strategy and Sustainability at Bocconi University and serves as a visiting professor at the Sloan School of Management at MIT, where he is part of the Management Science Group. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Organization and Environment and a Fellow of the Strategic Management Society. His research focuses on how business organizations learn, adapt, and grow in response to environmental turbulence, emphasizing the managerial strategies that guide these evolutionary processes through strategic growth initiatives, organizational change, innovation, and learning. He specializes in managing complex strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, sustainability-oriented innovation, and organizational change efforts. Currently, he directs the Global Organizational Learning and Development Network (GOLDEN) for Sustainability and another program examining the neuroscientific foundations of strategic decision-making. Both programs actively engage large corporations in designing and executing field experiments addressing innovation and sustainability challenges. Zollo's research also involves collaborations with international institutions such as the EU, the UN, the World Bank, and the World Economic Forum. He has authored over 50 publications, cited more than 12,000 times in scientific literature. His managerial insights have been featured in prestigious outlets such as Harvard Business Review, McKinsey Quarterly, The Wall Street Journal, and Financial Times, while his academic work appears in leading journals in management, strategy, sustainability, and neuroscience.
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Stefania Saviolo is a Professor of Management in Fashion, Luxury, and Creative Companies at Università Bocconi and the SDA Bocconi School of Management. As the Director of the Luxury and Fashion Knowledge Center at SDA Bocconi, she plays a pivotal role in advancing education and research in these fields. She is also a founding faculty member of the International Master in Fashion, Experience & Design Management (MAFED). With experience as a visiting professor at various international business schools, Saviolo's expertise spans branding and retailing. She has authored numerous books and articles on these subjects, gaining recognition both in Italy and internationally.
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Stefano Caselli serves as the Vice Rector for International Affairs and a full professor of Banking and Finance at Bocconi University, specializing in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, and international finance. He directs the Mumbai International School of Business (MISB Bocconi), where he played a key role in its establishment and served as the director of the Post Graduate Program in Business. Throughout his career at Bocconi, Caselli has held several important positions, including Academic Director of the MSc in Finance and the CEMS-MIM program. His accolades include multiple Bocconi Teaching and Research Awards. Caselli's research focuses on private equity, family business financing, and corporate banking strategies, and he has published extensively in these areas. He is also a member of various scientific committees and serves as an independent director for several corporations and financial institutions. In addition to his academic roles, he is an active strategic consultant and a commentator on financial matters across various media platforms, including Corriere Economia and Bloomberg.
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Stefano Gatti is the Director of the Full-Time MBA program at SDA Bocconi School of Management and has previously served as the Director of the B.Sc. in Economics and Finance and the International Teachers’ Programme at Università Bocconi. His primary research focus lies in corporate finance and investment banking, with recent publications featured in esteemed journals such as the Journal of Money, Credit and Banking, and the European Journal of Operational Research. Gatti is also a prolific author of various texts on banking and finance and has consulted for numerous financial and non-financial institutions, including the Italian Ministry of the Economy and the Financial Stability Board. Additionally, he serves as a financial advisor to the Pension Fund of Healthcare Professions and holds positions on the Board of Directors and board of auditors for several Italian industrial and financial corporations.
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Tania Molteni is a researcher at the SUR Lab and a Research Fellow at GREEN, Bocconi University, where she has been contributing her expertise since 2008. She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Social Sciences (Geography) from Milan State University. Tania's research focuses on urban sustainability, particularly the monitoring and evaluation of policies related to low carbon, smart cities, and circular economies. She has actively participated in several national and European projects addressing multi-level governance in climate policies and the promotion of sustainable and green/circular economy practices. Currently, she is involved in the Horizon 2020 Smart City Lighthouse project “MAtchUP” and manages Bocconi’s “Smart City Observatory,” a think tank dedicated to analyzing essential features, enabling conditions, and policy tools for the development of smart cities.
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As a Lecturer of Operations and Technology at SDA Bocconi School of Management and a Contract Professor of Management at Bocconi University, he directs the AGRI Lab - Romeo and Enrica Invernizzi Agribusiness Research Initiative and the Agribusiness Management Development Program. His research focuses on supply chain management and sustainability, particularly within the food and beverage industry. Recently, he has explored various topics, including supply chain management in both manufacturing and services, sustainable agriculture, food security, food safety, and broader themes of sustainability and environmental development.