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About

The Rotman-SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA (Master in Business Administration) is a modular program that combines the expertise and perspectives of a leading European and a leading North American business school in a transformative journey hosted in international business hubs. A launching pad for future career phases and an integrated preparation for senior management roles, GEMBA provides a highly personalized focus on leadership development, and introduces participants to a global network of exceptional managers, faculty, executives and thought-leaders. Don't miss out the opportunity to learn more about GEMBA: join our dedicated events. Register now on our website!

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Overview

The GEMBA - Global Executive Master of Business Administration offers a personalized focus on leadership development and introduces participants to an exceptional global network: a springboard for your career.

A launching pad for future career phases and an integrated preparation for senior management roles, GEMBA provides a highly personalized focus on leadership development, and introduces participants to a global network of exceptional managers, faculty, executives and thought-leaders.

This unique 18-month Global Executive Master of Business Administration degree from  SDA Bocconi School of Management program, spanning eight cities in four continents, will change the the way you think, network and do business in some of the world’s biggest markets and will give you a wider range of opportunities, contacts and experiences. The Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA is offered in partnership with the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto in Canada.

The Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA is for you if:

  • You want to benefit from an inclusive outlook that bridges continents as you earn two credentials from top ranked Schools with connections worldwide.
  • You want to experience a transformative program hosted in seven key business hubs, immerse yourself in local cultures, while building knowledge and skills for an ever-changing, interconnected world.
  • You want to gain insights into sectors where our schools have special expertise, and compare perspectives in our home cities: Milano - Italy’s entrepreneurial, industrial and financial center - and Toronto - Canada’s multicultural financial capital and innovation hub.
  • You want to develop a highly personalized focus on leadership challenges and enter a global network of exceptional managers, executives and thought-leaders.

Career

Companies are an integral part of the Global EMBA, as sponsors, partners, and educators. The companies that participate in SDA Bocconi’s educational activities share with the school the vision of continuous learning, which starts in the classroom and is firmly based in the real world. For this reason, companies are constantly present throughout the program.

Programme Structure

The curriculum, which includes twenty-four courses plus electives, will deepen your grasp of business fundamentals such as finance and accounting, while building your knowledge and skills for the new global economy. You will benefit from our schools’ leadership in areas such as design thinking and analytics. You will gain insights into industries and sectors where our schools have special expertise: for example, luxury brands at SDA Bocconi and fintech at Rotman. And you will build a network of international contacts, while learning invaluable tools to advance your career.

The program is built around 10 residential modules. These take place at the Rotman School, at both SDA Bocconi Campuses in Milan and Rome, and on the campuses of our international affiliate academic partners, providing in-depth local perspectives on global management. Each module consists of several courses, and includes lectures, team discussions, and other dynamic, real-time learning opportunities.

Classroom sessions are interspersed with real-world experiences - company visits, exchanges with local executives, and dynamic networking events - that we call 'learning safaris': an impactful formula blending standout site visits with direct interaction with top executives. It's the essence of experiential learning, where participants witness and engage firsthand. Evenings are filled with group projects, individual assignments and time to explore the local culture and cities.

Online learning predominates in the periods between modules: preparation begins for the next set of courses, with study materials delivered a month or two before class begins. This is also the time to complete assignments and team deliverables, participate in review sessions and write exams.

Check out the full curriculum: https://www.sdabocconi.it/en/mba-executive-mba/global-executive-mba/program

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

16 Dec 2024 & 5 June 2025: Application Deadline 2nd & 3rd round

Delivered

Blended

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Required
GRE admission requirements GRE®
Required
GMAT admission requirements GMAT
Required

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at SDA Bocconi School of Management and/or in your country of interest, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

When SDA Bocconi receives an application for admission, it carries out a pre-selection process based on the initial documents received. Before the application submission, we encourage candidates to contact the Recruiting and Admission Service for a first evaluation of the basic requirements that make them suitable to proceed with the application process. The final assessment of each application will take place once the candidate has completed all required tests and submitted all required documents. Candidates admitted into the Program must confirm their participation based on deadline set by the Admissions Service.

You are required to have:

  • Bachelor Degree (in any discipline)
  • 5+ years of full-time work experience
  • 2+ years of mid-to senior  management experience (people, project or budget experience)
  • Proficiency in English
  • Current Full-Time employment
  • Strong motivation
  • Good leadership and interpersonal skills
Check out the requirements on our website: https://www.sdabocconi.it/en/mba-executive-mba/global-executive-mba/admissions

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    73333 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 110000 USD for the full programme during 18 months.
  • EU/EEA

    73333 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 110000 USD for the full programme during 18 months.

The total fee for the program is USD 110,000 to be paid in four installments:

  • First Installment: USD 10,000 on acceptance of admission offer
  • Second Installment: USD 25,000 by 27 October 2025

  • Third Installment: USD 25,000 by 2 February 2026
  • Fourth Installment: USD 25,000 by 6 July 2026

  • Fifth Installment: USD 25,000 by 11 January 2027

Living costs for Milano

850 - 1450 EUR /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

SDA Bocconi School of Management makes available 300,000 USD in merit-based Tuition Waivers for 2023-2025 2025 - 2027 Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA candidates.

Click here for information: https://www.sdabocconi.it/en/mba-executive-mba/global-executive-mba/admissions#scolarships

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for GEMBA - Global Executive Master in Business Administration.

Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
3500 CNY
Deadline
15 Mar 2025
Chinese Government Scholarship Type A - Bilateral Program
Merit-based

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Chongqing Municipal Government
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based

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Daughters for Life Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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Beijing Government
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based

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ADB/Japan Government
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Kanthari International Institute for Leadership
Need-based

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Kanthari
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Independent provider
Grant
15900 USD
Deadline
21 Mar 2025
Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development
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Canadian Government
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Independent provider
Grant
12700 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2025
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Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Digital Excellence Academic Scholarship
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iGotcha Media
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
04 Mar 2025
Global Korea Scholarship for Graduate Degrees
Merit-based

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Canadian Government
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
EDC Ukrainian Empowerment Scholarship
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EDC
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
EDC Indigenous Community Leader Scholarship
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EDC
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
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EDC
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Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
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Education Future
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Independent provider
Grant
200000 INR
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship for Top-class education
Merit-based

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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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Independent provider
Grant
11100 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2025
Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program
Merit-based

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Canadian Government
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Independent provider
Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2025
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
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BeArt-Presets
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP)
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Government Of Canada
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Independent provider
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Niara Scholarships
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Niara
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
EDC Latin+ Community Leader Scholarship
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EDC
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
EDC DiversABILITY Community Leader Scholarship
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EDC
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
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EDC
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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Salvado Law
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
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PlagiarismSearch
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Voice Talent Online
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965 USD
Deadline
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