The Rotman SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA
Truly global, distinctly personal.
The Rotman-SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA (Master in Business Administration) is a modular program that combines the expertise and perspectives of a leading European and a leading North American business school in a transformative journey across international business hubs. Designed as a launchpad for future career growth and senior management roles, GEMBA offers a highly personalized approach to leadership development while connecting participants with a diverse network of exceptional managers, faculty, executives, and thought leaders—expanding their global outlook.
This unique 18-month program, spanning seven cities across four continents, expands your global perspective and leadership potential while enhancing leadership abilities and managerial skills from day one—without disrupting your professional and personal commitments. The Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA transforms the way you think, network, and do business in some of the world’s biggest markets, providing you with a wider range of opportunities, contacts, and experiences. Offered in partnership with the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto in Canada, this program equips you with the skills and global exposure to advance your career.
Words from the Director
Who is it for
The Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA is the right choice if you:
• Seek a cross-continental experience, earning dual credentials from top-ranked global schools.
• Want a transformative experience across seven business hubs, immersing in local cultures while building the knowledge and skills to succeed in a fast-changing, interconnected world.
• Aim to gain sector-specific insights and compare perspectives in Milano, Italy’s business hub, and Toronto, Canada’s innovation center.
• Desire a personalized leadership focus and access to a global network of top executives and thought leaders.
GEMBA 2024-2026
Why GEMBA
Highlights
Calendar and contents
6th edition 2025 - 2027
Module 1 - Toronto
- Managerial Economics
- Quantitative Reasoning for Management
- Leading People in Organizations
- Working in Teams
- Leadership Development Practicum
Module 2 - Milan
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Marketing
Module 3 - Mumbai
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Entrepreneurship in India
Module 4 - San Francisco
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business Design
Module 5 - Copenhagen
- Strategic Management
- Performance Management and Control
Module 6 - Milan and/or Toronto
2 Electives (students may choose electives offered in Milan and/or Toronto)
- 6 Jul 2026 (Milan) 3 Aug 2026 (Toronto)
- 10 Jul 2026 (Milan) 8 Aug 2026 (Toronto)
Module 7 - Toronto
- Change Management
- Corporate Strategy
Module 8 - Shanghai
- Operations Management
- Economics of Global Markets
- Negotiation
Module 9 - São Paulo
- Sustainability Strategy
- Business Ethics
Module 10 - Milan
- Corporate Governance
- Business Analytics
- Innovation Management
Graduation
A comprehensive learning experience
Faculty
At SDA Bocconi we take the GEMBA meaning seriously. It is a global executive MBA, designed to equip future leaders to navigate global challenges - an essential prerequisite for advancing your career and driving organizational success.
Our GEMBA learning experience embodies globalization through a co...
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.
GEMBA is not only an exceptional program, remarkable for its depth and the international exposure it offers participants, but it also provides a truly transformative experience.
It seamlessly combines valuable knowledge with meaningful relationship-building, both professionally and personally. I woul...
Admissions
We seek highly motivated candidates with diverse backgrounds, strong professional experience, and a drive for global business transformation.
The strength of the Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA lies in its talented, diverse, and ambitious students. We invest considerable effort in the selection and admissions process to ensure a dynamic and enriching learning environment.
Requirements:
- Degree certificate (in any discipline), transcript of the grades
- Application form
- Detailed CV/Resume
- 5+ years of full-time professional experience
- 2+ years of mid-to senior management experience (people, project or budget experience)
- Current full-time employment
- Proficiency in English
- GMAT or GRE
- Two references
- Interview
- Strong motivation, good leadership and interpersonal skills
Fees and scholarships
The Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA represents a significant financial commitment, but it is a strategic investment in global business leadership with substantial long-term benefits.
The tuition fee for GEMBA 2025-2027 is USD 110,000, payable in five installments.
Thanks to the support of the Bocconi Alumni Community, USD 300,000 in merit-based tuition waivers are available for outstanding candidates.
Contact us
Your personalized orientation
Our Guidance & Recruitment team is available to arrange a one-to-one orientation meeting, either on campus or online, or to meet you when we visit your region. These sessions are designed to help you discover SDA Bocconi and its programs, and to provide truly tailored guidance based on your goals and aspirations.
