GLOBAL EXECUTIVE MBA

GEMBA
18 MONTHS • 2023-2025

TRULY GLOBAL,
DISTINCTLY PERSONAL

SDABOCCONI.IT/GEMBA EUROPE • AMERICAS • ASIA

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LEADERSHIP IS CHANGING. IN AN INTERCONNECTED WORLD, THE

FUTURE OF MANAGEMENT BELONGS TO THOSE WHO EMBRACE
AN OUTLOOK THAT TRANSCENDS LIMITS AND CROSSES BORDERS.
TO MEET THIS CHALLENGE, OUR TWO BUSINESS SCHOOLS HAVE
BUILTON THEIR STRENGTHS TO CREATE A NEW MBA FOR A WORLD
WITHOUT BOUNDARIES.
GLOBAL EXECUTIVE MBA:
DEVELOP YOUR LEADERSHIP ON
THE GLOBAL STAGE
T he Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA blends each school’s focus on inquiry,
innovation and impact with a new, global approach to leadership.
We’ve designed an inclusive and challenging MBA that gives you the
strategic know-how, practical tools, creative insights and hands-on
experience you need to fast-track your career. Because the program attracts
such an exceptional group of managers and executives, you will develop
a network of professionals from across organizations, sectors, countries
and cultural backgrounds, building relationships that extend far beyond
graduation.
The Rotman-SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA will transform the way
you think, network and do business.
We welcome you to join us and unlock your full leadership potential on
the international stage.

SUSAN CHRISTOFFERSEN GIUSEPPE SODA

Dean, Rotman Dean, SDA Bocconi
School of Management School of Management
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WELCOME TO CAMPUS
THE ROTMAN-SDA BOCCONI GLOBAL EXECUTIVE MBA COMBINES THE EXPERTISE AND PERSPECTIVES OF A LEADING EUROPEAN AND A LEADING
NORTH AMERICAN BUSINESS SCHOOL IN A TRANSFORMATIVE PROGRAM HOSTED IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS HUBS.
THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A HIGHLY PERSONALIZED FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO A GLOBAL NETWORK
OF EXCEPTIONAL MANAGERS, FACULTY, EXECUTIVES AND THOUGHT-LEADERS.

The Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA will expand your

global understanding and business skills through
a dynamic blend of classroom discussions,
convenient self-paced learning and valuable
interactions with leading businesses around the globe.
FERDINANDO PENNAROLA
GEMBA Director, SDA Bocconi School of Management

The Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA will transform

your strategic and operational capabilities and
provide you with the leadership edge that’s required
in the new global economy.
BRIAN R. GOLDEN
Academic Director, GEMBA, Rotman School of Management
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THE ROTMAN-SDA BOCCONI GEMBA: TRULY GLOBAL, DISTINCTLY PERSONAL

The Rotman-SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) is offered by the Rotman School of Management
at the University of Toronto in Canada, and the SDA Bocconi School of Management in Milano, Italy.

       
WHY CHOOSE IS IT THE THE A UNIQUE ALUMNI MORE KEY
THE GEMBA? YOU? STRUCTURE PROGRAM LEARNING ASSOCIATIONS GEMBA FACTS
ENVIRONMENT

SDA Bocconi goes green with the new highly environmentally sustainable campus. And GEMBA goes paperless: only digital brochure will be made available to candidates. As a matter of fact, going paperless de-clutters our space and saves our time.
It is easier and faster. More convenient and closer to you, any time, any place, and from any device. It saves trees, water, reduces C02 emissions and transportation. We're ready for it, are you?
We thank our GEMBA Students and Alumni for their suggestions, testimonials and photographs contained in this brochure. SDA Bocconi reserves the right to make any changes to the contents of this brochure (rules, curriculum, courses).
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WHY CHOOSE THE ROTMAN-SDA BOCCONI GEMBA?

1 2
TWO CREDENTIALS
FOR LIFELONG SUCCESS
Advance your senior management
career by gaining a vital global
perspective backed by two leading
business schools.
You’ll earn two credentials: a
Global Executive MBA from SDA
Bocconi School of Management
in Milano and an MBA from the
Rotman School of Management at
the University of Toronto.
The combined strength of the SDA
Bocconi and Rotman brands will
position you for lifelong success.
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE:
EUROPE, AMERICAS, ASIA
This program embraces a more
open, inclusive global outlook
that crosses borders, bridges
continents and transcends insular
thinking.
You’ll immerse yourself in the local
cultures of seven international
business centers - Toronto,
Milano, Mumbai, San Francisco,
Copenhagen, Shanghai, São Paulo -
and compare European and North
American perspectives in our two
home cities: Toronto, Canada’s
multicultural financial capital
and innovation hub, and Milano, a
leading center of manufacturing,
EXECUTIVE FORMULA
design and finance.
3 4
SHARE INSIGHTS
WITH THOUGHT LEADERS
Learn from globally focused
faculty – all recognized experts
and thought leaders – who can
offer guidance, act as mentors and
open doors to new opportunities.
And engage with corporate leaders
on campus and on site tours, who
share their firsthand insights into
global business challenges.
FLEXIBLE TIMING
AND LOCATION
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.
5
LEADERSHIP AND
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Grow your potential as a
leader through a personalized
leadership development program
that includes regular personal
assessments, skills workshops,
coaching conversations and
a leadership retreat.
You will also benefit from
networking support as you
transition to the next phase
of your career.
While researching,
I appreciated the GEMBA
program because of the
curriculum and the strategic
sessions with live examples
from India, US, Singapore,
as well as the international
perspective.
ADINA IOANA TATARU
Romanian • GEMBA 2018

The program has provided a more extensive understanding

of international business environments, complexity and
opportunities.
SALLI HARA-HAIKKALA • Finnish • GEMBA 2018 •
Country Manager/CEO Sweden – Prysmian Group

EXECUTIVE FORMULA

HOWARD SCHULTZ
EXECUTIVE CAREER CURRICULUM Chairman Emeritus, Starbucks
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IS IT YOU? WHAT WE LOOK FOR

IF YOU HAVE GEMBA WILL ENABLE YOU TO:

 5+ years of full-time work experience
 2+ years of mid-to-senior management
experience
(people, project or budget management)
 Recognized undergraduate degree or equivalent
 English language proficiency: acceptable TOEFL
or IELTS score required for non-English-language
degrees
 Successful completion of the GMAT/GRE
or the equivalent SDA Bocconi test
 Current full-time employment
 Good leadership and interpersonal skills
 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!

In life, learning is an ongoing process. This philosophy is my natural engine in both
my personal and professional life. The global pandemic emphasized the necessity
to question the rules, and now the world is going through fundamental changes.
It is great to be part of the SDA Bocconi international community to learn together and
from each other new ways to approach business, brands and people.
EVA MAJIDI • German • GEMBA Candidate 2021-2023@Rotman - SDA Bocconi
Sales Director Worldwide Markets Brand Venini at Damiani Group
I spent several months evaluating top ranked Global Executive MBA programs.
I was looking for a broad and international program to get the chance to connect
with a wide and diverse range of senior professionals, top business schools across
the globe and outstanding teaching.
GIUSEPPE MARAZZOTTA • Italian • GEMBA 2018
Head of Innovation, Digital Transformation & Special Projects - ING Bank N.V. Milan Branch
APPLY NOW
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THE STRUCTURE
TRAVELING TOWARDS SUCCESS
Expand your global understanding, and personal horizons as a future leader, in this unique 18-month
program spanning seven cities in four continents. GEMBA will change the the way you think, network
and do business in some of the world’s biggest markets.

PROGRAM DELIVERY
The program is built around ten residential modules. These take place at the Rotman School, at SDA
Bocconi, 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 time is interspersed with company visits, exchanges with top executives, networking events
and guest speakers, allowing you to enrich and apply your local learning. 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.

GEMBA is a lifetime opportunity that must be taken by everyone
that has the opportunity!
The most wonderful part is the exchange of experiences and
points of view between classmates and professors helping with professional
and personal growth in a short amount of time.
CAREM ROSITO MERCIO • Brazilian/Italian • GEMBA 2018 • Robotics Project Manager, Comau
World Class Manufacturers such as FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles are always a great
opportunity to touch how technology and innovation play an important role for our global
future. Being guided through the Maserati Levante line at Mirafiori, and the impressive
and inspiring talk made by Alberto Cavaggioni about Alfa Romeo historical and current
plans, gave us a truly valuable moment of personal enrichment.
ThanksFCAFiatChryslerAutomobilesandAlbertoCavaggioni,SDABocconiandFerdinandoPennarola
for making this possible.
#NextGlobalLeaders #Gemba2021 #SDABocconi #MadeInItaly
i CRISTIANO RIGHETTINI • GEMBA Candidate 2021
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THE PROGRAM A UNIQUE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

START SEPTEMBER 2O23 - END MARCH 2025 LEARN FROM EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELDS

3
9-DAY MODULES
6
1-WEEK MODULES
1
ELECTIVE MODULE
Our Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA Faculty will challenge you to push your limits and enhance your critical
thinking, creativity, problem-solving and decision-making skills: a global mix of different experiences and
cultures which results in a learning environment that is dynamic and multi-nationally relevant.
From Friday to Saturday (noon) = 5,5 Days (5 working days) Either in MILANO, TORONTO
= 8.5 days (6 working days) or to exchange partner schools
Total learning days 1 WEEK:
Total LEARNING DAYS (classroom + company visits) = 33
(classroom + company visits) from Monday to Saturday (noon)
= 25.5 Total work days = 5.5 days (5 working days)
Total WORK DAYS (participants’ out of office) = 30
(participants’ out of office)
We want to challenge the common-sense approach that often characterizes
= 18 strategic analysis, leading participants to a more grounded and
systematic method to face strategic decisions.
MIKKEL DRAEBYE • SDA Bocconi Professor of Strategic and Entrepreneurial Management

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

18 64 53
MONTHS IN CLASS DAYS OUT OF OFFICE DAYS
FACULTY
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POWERFUL NETWORKS, A VIBRANT COMMUNITY

As a GEMBA graduate, you will gain access to the powerful alumni networks of Bocconi University, SDA Bocconi, BOCCONI ALUMNI COMMUNITY THE ROTMAN ALUMNI NETWORK
the University of Toronto and the Rotman School. The GEMBA program is designed for professionals from a
range of career paths, sectors, and cultural backgrounds. These are an exceptional group of professionals The Bocconi Alumni Community counts more Combine that with the half-million strong
who will provide a lifetime of friendship and career support, and enrich your learning in endless ways, while than 110,000 alumni who have received a University of Toronto alumni network, and
spreading the value of a shared experience and culture. degree from Bocconi – more than 16,000 14,000 graduates from the Rotman School,
of them from the SDA Bocconi MBA and and you have a powerful network
Master programs – including the Graduate, of high-achieving professionals who span
PhD and Master students. the globe.
I am extremely satisfied with the quality of teaching and lecturers as well as
the composition of the classroom. A stimulating environment
with great possibilities for long lasting networking, extended by initiatives
of the Bocconi Alumni.
GIACOMO SOFIA • Italian • GEMBA 2018 • Group Supply Chain Director – Prysmian Group

Thanks to GEMBA we are

starting to pave our way into
the future, and it couldn’t have
been a better Sunday without
a cooking class event hosted
by Food Genius Academy
support!
i CRISTIANO RIGHETTINI
GEMBA Candidate 2021
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MORE GEMBA WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

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.

“MY GEMBA IN 60 SECONDS”

SALOME PIRTAKHIYA

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YOUR ROTMAN ADVANTAGE
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO’S ROTMAN SCHOOL
TORONTO:
OF MANAGEMENT, IN THE HEART OF CANADA’S COMMERCIAL FINANCE AND INNOVATION
AND FINANCIAL HUB: HERE’S WHERE IT CHANGES. Toronto is Canada’s largest city and the
Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is a center of academic excellence. third-largest financial center in North
America. A recent study* noted that the
It is recognized worldwide as Canada’s pre-eminent research university, a city, along with surrounding regions, is
reputation that adds tremendous value to your MBA. growing into one of the world’s top startup
Located in the heart of Toronto, blocks from the business community, the ecosystems, with a concentration of artificial
Rotman School draws on business and political leaders as teachers, mentors
intelligence, machine learning, fintech, and
quantum computing startups.
and speakers. The School has special expertise in fintech, risk management, Toronto is also one of the world’s most
healthcare and life sciences. multicultural cities, making it the ideal
place to enhance your global perspective
on business.
* by management consultants
McKinsey and Company
21
YOUR SDA BOCCONI ADVANTAGE
SDA BOCCONI SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, MILANO:
MILANO:
ITALIAN TRADITION, GLOBAL REPUTATION, A WAY OF LIFE. A GATEWAY TO EUROPE
Established in 1971, SDA Bocconi is Italy’s leading school of management and the only The school is located in the heart
one featured in the most important global rankings*. A trailblazer in European business of Milano,in a groundbreaking,
super-technological and highly-
education, the school continues to build on its commitment to attract international sustainable new Campus.
talent and its status as a world-renowned center for innovative knowledge and skills. Milano is Italy’s entrepreneurial,
The vision of empowering talent to meet the future is present throughout the School’s industrial and financial center.
offerings, from executive and custom programs to MBA and Masters. Synonymous with style, taste and
the art of living, Milano offers a
SDA Bocconi School of Management is part of Università Bocconi, a research university of wealth of global connections and
international standing in business, economics and law, as well as one of Europe’s oldest opportunities and it is in the heart
and most prestigious business education institutions: Established in 1902, Università of one of the most value creating
regions in Europe. In this context,
Bocconi has since made contributions to economics, business administration and legal SDA Bocconi is a learning hub and
studies through a spirit of independence, pluralism, exchange of ideas, constant research meeting place that brings together
and critical pragmatism. people who are looking to advance
and make change.
* Financial Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Economist, Forbes
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PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Module 6 Module 7 Module 8 Module 9 Module 10
Toronto Milano Mumbai San Francisco Copenhagen Milano Toronto Shanghai South America MIlano
Managerial Corporate finance Financial Markets Mergers and  Strategic and/or Change Operations Sustainability Corporate
Toronto
       

Economics  Financial and institutions Acquisitions management Management management Strategy governance
 Quantitative accounting and  Enterpreneurship  Business Design  Performance
 2 Electives  Corporate  Economics  Business Ethics  Business Analytics
reasoning for reporting in India Management (students may Strategy of global markets
choose electives Innovation
and Control

management Marketing Negotiation management

offered in Milano 

 Leading people and/or Toronto)

in organizations
 Working in teams
 Leadership
development
practicum

Our second module has come

to an end and I feel extremely
enriched and inspired by
this incredible week together!
Explore what has been done and enjoy
our pics as #NextGlobalLeaders.
Can’t wait for the next adventure
in Mumbai!
"THE GEMBA i GIULIA BURANI
EXPERIENCE" GEMBA Candidate 2021
THE OPENING MODULE

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EXECUTIVE FORMULA EXECUTIVE CAREER CURRICULUM

Both Rotman and SDA Bocconi have close ties with the business community, RECENT GUEST SPEAKERS A PATH FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
and we host special events, speakers and conferences on key topics of interest INCLUDE: We have designed an integrated curriculum to support GEMBA participants in their career development journey. The
to managers and business leaders. Luca De Meo Executive Career Curriculum, ECC, includes a variety of initiatives and tools which enable participants to discover their
Christian De Preux personal strengths, explain their professional experience in a compelling way and identify opportunities for growth.
We strongly believe that balancing theory with practice is a fundamental
Federico Fubini All ECC activities are optional and additional to the academic work; most of them take place in the evenings and on
pillar of a good Executive Program. To do so, we continuously invite influential
Andrea Illy Saturdays to facilitate maximum attendance. The ECC is coordinated at SDA Bocconi by the Career Service Team and is
academics, corporate executives and community leaders.
John J. Law an ongoing dynamic service, where participants are encouraged to provide regular feedback on each activity to make the
Federico Rampini ECC as close as possible to their needs.
Michael Spence
1
KNOW YOURSELF
AND YOUR STRENGTHS
5 Gain awareness of your
NETWORK, NETWORK, managerial style, your
NETWORK impact on others and
Leverage the Bocconi your personal strengths.
Community LEADERSHIP COACHING
to expand your network. TOOLS & RESOURCES 

360° FEEDBACK
Support your research and job market


 STUDENT’S CLUBS
intelligence with cool tools.
 MBA AND EXECUTIVE MBA
NETWORKING EVENTS  V-MOCK
(SOFTWARE TO IMPROVE YOUR CV)
 BOCCONI ALUMNI EVENTS
 ALUMNI DIRECTORY 2
 HEADHUNTER DIRECTORY PLAN YOUR CAREER
 LINKEDIN GROUPS Analyze your profile,
build a realistic career plan.
 AMBA FREE MEMBERSHIP
CAREER STRATEGY
4

 BOCCONI ALUMNI FREE WORKSHOP
MEMBERSHIP
DISCOVER THE OPEN AND  SALARY NEGOTIATION
 ONLINE RESOURCES WORKSHOP
HIDDEN JOB MARKET (INFO ABOUT INDUSTRIES AND
Learn how executive search CAREERS)  CAREER CONSULTING 1:1
firms and employers source
mid-career talents.
MEETINGS WITH
3


HEADHUNTERS
 MEETINGS WITH HR TELL YOUR STORY
PROFESSIONALS Present your experience effectively,
promote your professional identity.
MICHAEL SPENCE
 CV WRITING
2001 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Science
 PERSONAL BRANDING ON SOCIAL MEDIA
 MOCK INTERVIEWS
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50 NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS GEMBA CLASS PROFILE (CLASS OF 2023)

39 yrs
AVERAGE AGE AGE WORKING EXPERIENCE DEGREE 19
COUNTRIES

14
<30 YEARS 5-7 YEARS ECONOMICS
yrs 2% 10% 37%
REPRESENTED
AFGHANISTAN, ALBANIA,
AVERAGE WORK EXPERIENCE 30-33 YEARS 8-12 YEARS HUMANITIES AUSTRIA, BANGLADESH,

34
12% 28% 13% CANADA, CHINA, GEORGIA,
% 34-39 YEARS 13-18 YEARS ENGINEERING
GERMANY, GREECE, INDIA,
ITALY, NIGERIA, PAKISTAN,
WOMEN 38% 32% 28% RUSSIA, SOUTH AFRICA,
>39 YEARS >18 YEARS SCIENCES TANZANIA, UNITED ARAB
EMIRATES, UNITED KINGDOM,
48% 30% 22% UNITED STATES.

FUNCTION SENIORITY SECTOR

GENERAL MANAGEMENT MANAGER INDUSTRIALMECHANICA /CONSTRUCTION
20% 42% 16%
FINANCE DIRECTOR ENERGY/RESOURCES/ MINING/PETROCHEMICAL
18% 28% 14%
PROJECT MANAGEMENT C-SUITE FINANCIAL SERVICES
8% 8% 14%
HUMAN RESOURCES VICE-PRESIDENT TECHNOLOGY/ TELECOMMUNICATIONS
6% 6% 10%
OPERATIONS PROJECT MANAGER ARTS/CULTURE/DESIGN/LUXURY
6% 8% 10%
CONSULTING OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/CONSULTING
6% 8% 10%
R&D HEALTHCARE/BIOMEDICAL/BIOTECH/PHARMA
6% 8%
SUPPLY CHAIN/LOGISTICS ENGINEERING/AEROSPACE/AUTOMOTIVE
6% 6%
MARKETING ENTERTAINMENT/SPORTS/HOSPITALITY
4% 4%
“MY GEMBA IN 60 SECONDS” OTHER* OTHER

ALFONSO LAVORGNA
20% 8%
* Technology, Sales Management,
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BOCCONI ALUMNI
EVERYONE MATTERS ALUMNI NETWORK
The Bocconi Alumni Community is available to the over 110,000 Alumni who have received The GEMBA Community is also part of the Bocconi Alumni Community, which carries out
a degree from Bocconi – more than 16,000 of them from the MBA and Master SDA Bocconi many initiatives, in Italy and abroad, in order to achieve its objectives:
programs – and to the Graduate, PhD and Master students.
The Community’s main objective is to spread the value of a shared experience and culture, 1 2 3 4 5
and strengthen the ties among all alumni. Encouraging Providing them with Gaining visibility and Promoting international Encouraging donations
the exchange of lifelong learning and prestige for SDA development and the to the school from
experiences and career advice tools. Bocconi at the national growth of SDA Bocconi individuals and
networking and international and Bocconi University. supporting fundraising
among Alumni. levels. activities that enhance
STUDENTS MORE
bocconi initiatives.

FOR A WHILE, Alumni activities are available at WWW.BOCCONIALUMNI.IT where you will find an online directory and names of Class
Representatives, a calendar of events, newsletters, Chapters and Clubs news and many other Alumni targeted services.
ALUMNI
FOREVER
GEMBA participants develop
an international professional
network second to none -
being Alumni from two prestigious
international Business Schools,
they enhance their worldwide
reach.
Important challenges await us,
including those posed by the current
situation, but I am sure we will be able
to seize new opportunities
by working together with passion,
skills and unity to continue increasing
our innovation and the impact of the
Bocconi Alumni Community on society.
SILVIA CANDIANI
Business Administration,
Bocconi Class of 1993 •
CEO of Microsoft Italy •
President, Bocconi Alumni Community
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AN ALL-ROUND EXPERIENCE
STUDENT CLUBS
Student Clubs are open to all master’s students and
give the opportunity to work and network with students
from the other SDA Bocconi Master Programs.
As student led organizations, they require 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 work with
alumni, teachers and the business world
around areas of common interest.
Each Professional Club has a Faculty
and a Career Service advisor to facilitate
planning and executing of activities
as well as the learning process.
MAIN CLUB EVENTS
THE ONE OCEAN MBA'S THE MBA SKI CUP STUDENT
CONFERENCE & REGATTA
The MBA Ski Cup is one of the main events CLUBS
This annual Regatta is the most popular of the year. The 2019 edition was held in
event organized by SDA Bocconi School of Cortina d'Ampezzo, organized by SDA Bocconi
PROFESSIONAL
Management in partnership with OneOcean and One Ocean Foundation.
Foundation and Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. Through the years the event has seen  ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLUB
It brings together students and alumni of the a growing participation of students  ETHICA CLUB
world’s top business schools with managers and alumni as well as guests from other
from leading Italian and international prestigious European Business Schools.  FINANCE CLUB
organizations. A conference on emerging
issues also takes place alongside the  HEALTHCARE CLUB
regatta: students, alumni and guests from  INDUSTRY
universities, industry and finance join together
for an exchange of ideas.
& OPERATIONS CLUB
The 2019 edition of the One Ocean MBA's  LUXURY ARTS CLUB
Conference & Regatta took place, for the first
time, in Porto Cervo, Sardinia.
 MANAGEMENT
& CONSULTING CLUB
 OUT LGBTQ+ CLUB
 TECH & MARKETING CLUB

SOCIAL
 RUNNING CLUB
 SAILING CLUB
 SKI CLUB

MORE
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TH­E SELECTION GLOBAL EXECUTIVE MBA

AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS AT A GLANCE
Admission to the Rotman-SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA depends on a rigorous selection process. MEET US IN YOUR REGION PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES To learn more about our partner
Candidates are selected according to a specific set of admissions criteria devised by the Schools and OF THE WORLD COUNSELLING SERVICES Rotman School of Management,
designed to guarantee participants and companies a high-quality educational experience. visit:
To choose the MBA that best fits your An even deeper introduction to Rotman- www.rotman.utoronto.ca
profile and interests, attend a SDA SDA Bocconi Global EMBA would involve
SELECTION CRITERIA SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION TUITION FEES AND FINANCING Bocconi MBA recruitment event and/or a visit to Milano, where, if safety and
set up an individual Orientation Meeting. health rules, together with pandemic Program website:
1. University degree in any discipline The application form and additional 110,000 USD www.rotman.utoronto.ca/GEMBA
information are available online at: trends, allow for this, in addition to an
2. 5+ years of full-time work experience The fee includes most teaching materials Orientation Meeting, it is possible to
www.sdabocconi.it/admissionsgemba and the use of the School’s support
3. 2 + years of mid-to-senior come and visit the new campus.
management experience We encourage you to email your resume to facilities, selected class-day meals, as well
the Recruiting and Admissions team: as accommodation for the modules taught To arrange an orientation meeting, an
(people, project or budget) individual visit and/or attend a class,
we will guide you through the process. outside of Milano and Toronto.
4. High level of English proficiency please contact:
(TOEFL, IELTS). English test may be admissions@sdabocconi.it Participant is responsible for: travel visas,
travel expenses, and accommodation md@sdabocconi.it
waived for students with a degree in
English or a significant professional in Milano and Toronto. tel. +39 02 5836 3125
experience in an English-speaking SDA Bocconi School of Management makes
country. available 300.000 USD in merit-based
5. GMAT/GRE or SDA Test Tuition Waivers for 2022-2024
Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA candidates.
6. Current Full-Time employment

SCHOLARSHIPS RECRUITING EVENTS

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KEY FACTS

DURATION
 18 months
My GEMBA in 3 words:
Intellectual tzunami,
transformative,
START/END DATES totalizing.
 Classes begin 29 September 2023 LAURA MUCCINI
 Course ends 22 March 2025 GEMBA Candidate 2021
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@ MetLife

STRUCTURE
 10 Modules
 64 In class Days
 53 Out of office days

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
 Application Form
 University degree in any discipline
 5+ years of full-time work experience
 2+ years of mid-to-senior management experience
 TOEFL, IELTS required
for non-English-language degree holders
 GMAT/GRE or SDA Test
 Current Full-Time employment

“MY GEMBA IN 60 SECONDS”

MAURO STOCCHI
ROTMAN-SDA BOCCONI GEMBA:
Watch the video
 TRULY GLOBAL, DISTINCTLY PERSONAL.
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ROTMAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global ROTMAN School of Management
center of research and academic excellence. The School is located in Canada’s UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
financial, commercial, and cultural capital, and takes full advantage of its strategic 105 St. George Street - Toronto, ON,
location by drawing on a rich pool of business and political leaders as teachers, Canada M5S 3E6
mentors and speakers.
Phone: 416.946.3022
Rotman faculty have special expertise in fintech, risk management, healthcare gemba@rotman.utoronto.ca
and the life sciences. In class, these top-ranked professors provide access to the www.rotman.utoronto.ca/GEMBA
latest research before it filters into consulting firms and major corporations. Follow ROTMAN on:
Learning at Rotman goes deeper - into a rigorous, model-based problem-solving
approach that shapes effective decision makers and extends into personal
development, with programs designed to help students fulfill their potential as
leaders, entrepreneurs or agents of change.
Coming to the school with diverse backgrounds, education and experience,
Rotman graduates go on to well-established companies, innovative startups, not-
for-profits and the public sector.
The School’s strong academic reputation and close ties to the business community
give graduates an edge in their search for a rewarding career.

SDA BOCCONI
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
In 2021 SDA Bocconi School of Management celebrates 50 years of being a SDA Bocconi

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leading institution in management. School of Management
Masters Division
The School’s mission is to help individuals, companies and institutions grow
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by promoting managerial culture, knowledge and innovation.
20136 Milano, Italy
MBA Programs, Executive and Specialized Masters, Executive Programs, Tel: +39 02 5836 3125
Custom Programs, Applied Research, Research Labs and Knowledge Centers md@sdabocconi.it
all contribute to this - a wide offering aimed at professionals from all over the Follow SDA Bocconi on:
world and from all sectors of the economy.
SDA Bocconi is among the leading Business Schools in Europe and is among
the few to have gained the triple accreditation - EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB -
which puts it in the élite of Business Schools worldwide.
Choosing to study at SDA Bocconi in Milano means choosing a stimulating
environment in Italy’s entrepreneurial, industrial and financial capital - a
gateway to Europe with a wealth of connections and opportunities. Milano is
also synonym for culture, fashion, design, taste and the art of living.
In 2011 SDA Bocconi has launched the pan-Asian hub with the opening of SDA
Bocconi Asia Center, which aims to enhance the School’s global presence.