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FAQ

Program

How long does the MBA last and when does it start?
How is the MBA structured?
In what language is the MBA held?
What is the expected personal commitment?
What are the aims of the Program?
What are the strong points of the SDA Bocconi MBA?
What are the teaching instruments used?
What are the evaluation criteria?
Are Pre-Courses courses envisaged?
Will I be able to learn Italian and/or improve my English?
Will I be able to arrange an exchange program with another School?
Are extra-curricular activities envisaged?
What is the HORIZONS program?
Will I need a computer?
Can credits be transferred?
What accreditations does the SDA Bocconi MBA have?

Participant profile

What is the profile of SDA Bocconi MBA participants?
Is professional experience obligatory?
Must work experience be in a company?
Is there an age limit for the MBA?
I have a degree in a field different from economics, is this a problem?

Selection process and criteria

What are the requirements for applying?
When must I submit my application?
When will I know the outcome?
What is the selection process based on?
How can I fill in the admission application?
Can I apply again if my application is not accepted?
Is there a minimum required GMAT score?
I have taken the GMAT a number of times. Which result do you take into consideration?
What is the SDA test?
How do I apply to take the SDA test?
Which degrees do you accept?
Will I have to take the TOEFL/IELTS/PTE tests?
Is military service considered work experience?
Do I have to come to the School for my interview?

Costs/Financing

What is the cost of the MBA Program?
How much do pre-courses cost?
Will I have to buy textbooks?
What is the cost of living in Milan?
Are scholarships available?
How can I apply for a scholarship?
Can I request financing?
Will a request for financing affect the analysis of my application?

Living in Milan

Where in Milan is the SDA Bocconi Masters Division located?
Where can I stay during the MBA?
Will I receive organizational information before the Program starts?
My family will be with me during the MBA. Will the School provide help?
Will there be opportunities to learn more about Italian culture?
Will I have a social life during the MBA?

Career Development Service

What job functions and which sectors are open to me after the MBA?
Will the MBA help change my career in terms of job function or sector?
Is it true that consultancy is almost an enforced choice after the MBA?
Which were the main recruiting companies in 2008-2009?
I am not a EU citizen. Do I stand a good chance of finding work in Italy after my MBA?
How much more can I expect to earn after the MBA?

Alumni

How many SDA Bocconi Alumni are there?
What network contacts do the Alumni have?
How can I contact an MBA Alumnus to get direct information?

Meeting us

Can I visit the SDA and talk in more detail with someone about the Program?
I can't come to Milan for the MBA presentation. Is there an alternative?
Can I also sit in on a lesson?

 
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