Overview

Why Master of Public Administration (MPA) at SDA Bocconi School of Management

An MPA means:

Building your professional future with the leading School of Management in Italy

Acquiring advanced managerial skills specific to the international public sector

Learning an independent, transparent, and flexible approach to public management

Belonging to a prestigious network of PA professionals

What Can Public and Private Institutions Expect from the MPA?

SDA Bocconi supports the professional development of its alumni from across the world and from a variety of backgrounds. Students who complete the MPA will have received a first-rate preparation at all levels of government services (e.g. ministries, regional and local agencies) and will have gained knowledge and practical skills useful to work in the core activities of public administrations.

Programme Structure

Core Courses

Managing & Innovating

Measuring & Evaluating

Leading People & Processes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milano, Italy

Disciplines

Economics Public Administration Public Policy View 18 other Masters in Public Policy in Italy

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

You are required to have:

A three-year or higher degree in any discipline received from an Italian or foreign university

At least two years professional experience and an international profile

Fluency in the English language

Also:

Degree certificate and transcripts

Two letters of reference

Curriculum Vitae

GRE or GMAT official test score, if available.

Proficiency in English

Online Video Interview

Admissions fee: euro 100

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28000 EUR / year

≈ 28000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

28000 EUR / year

≈ 28000 EUR / year

Living costs

Milano

Italy

850 - 1450 EUR / month

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

Funding

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