SDA Bocconi MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Francesca Roveda

Описание: What makes the SDA Bocconi MBA unique and how can you get in?
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Francesca Roveda, a member of the recruiting and admissions team for SDA Bocconi’s MBA program, discusses what makes the SDA Bocconi MBA unique, the school’s admissions process, career opportunities and more.

Introducing Francesca Roveda (0:00) | Program Highlights (5:30) | Admissions (28:26) | Financing & Scholarships (48:00) | Careers (55:30)

About Our Guest:
Francesca Roveda recruits candidates for the MBA, Executive MBA and Specialized Masters program for Bocconi University’s School of Management. Francesca has been with Bocconi for nearly 30 years, starting in the marketing office and then moving over to recruiting and admissions in 2008.

What is unique about the SDA Bocconi MBA? What are its key advantages?
Located in downtown Milan, which has the third largest economy among EU cities after Paris and Madrid and is recognized as one of the world’s finance and fashion capitals; Paris, London and Barcelona are a one-hour flight away
SDA Bocconi MBA starts in September and lasts 12 months
100 students per class from 30 countries; 75% of students are from outside Italy
In addition to formal admissions requirements (academics, test scores and work experience), admissions is looking for highly motivated applicants who listen to and respect diverse viewpoints and who have strong interpersonal skills
Students can specialize in Finance, Marketing & Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Luxury Business Management
SDA Bocconi is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2021
Ranked #1 in Europe for compensation (Bloomberg Businessweek 2021) and #2 in Europe for 126% salary increase 3 years after graduation (Financial Times 2021)

Touch MBA’s SDA Bocconi MBA Fast Facts
last updated September 2021

Program Highlights (5:30)
1 intake/year in September
Length: 12 months
~100 participants/intake
~30 nationalities/intake; ~75% international; class is ~35% female
Program structure: 4-day MBA bootcamp, 9 months of class, 3-6 months of experiential internships, personal/group projects and exchange
Rankings: #29 Financial Times 2021, #6 Economist 2021
Accredited by AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS

Admissions (28:26)
Rolling deadline from September to July
Applicants get decision back around 3 weeks after submitting completed application
Avg GMAT: 665, GMAT or GRE required, no minimum requirement
Avg age: 29, Avg work experience: 5.5, 3 years of work experience required
2 recommendations required
English proficiency requirements: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or CPE test
Interviews done by admissions office and external consultants

Financing & Scholarships (48:00)
Full-time MBA Tuition: 62,000 EUR
Estimated expenses: 1,500-1,800 EUR/month
~35 scholarships available up to full tuition available based on academic and professional record, nationality, and industry interest

Careers (55:30)
Full-time placement report? Yes
95% of graduates employed within 3 months
Average salary is 119,000 EUR
Students are encouraged to study Italian if they want to work in Italy
Top Industries: 22% Tech/E-Business, 15% Financial Services, 10% Pharma/Biotech, 8% Consulting, 7% Luxury/Fashion, 7% Industrial Goods
Top Functions: 27% Marketing & Sales, 13% Finance, 10% General Management, 8% Consulting, 7% Operations
Top Geographies: not available
Italian student and work visas are different for different nationalities
Alumni statistics: 16,000+ SDA Bocconi alumni in 110 countries

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