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.
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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
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Duration
- Part-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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16 Dec 2024 & 5 June 2025: Application Deadline 2nd & 3rd round
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Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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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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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.
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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
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International
73333 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 110000 USD for the full programme during 18 months. -
EU/EEA
73333 USD/yearTuition FeeBased 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
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
This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?
- Canada
- China
- India
- Italy
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