The Rotman-SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) continues to affirm its standing as one of the most distinguished Executive MBA programs worldwide.
For the second consecutive year, the program has been ranked 7th globally in the QS Executive MBA Rankings 2025 – Joint Programmes, confirming its consolidated excellence and growing international recognition.
While this prestigious ranking underscores the program’s strength, what truly sets GEMBA apart is embedded in its name: Global.
As businesses face increasingly complex global challenges, the Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA provides a unique platform for executives who aspire to lead with agility, vision, and cultural intelligence across international boundaries.
With a modular format spanning 18 months, the program unfolds across eight international business hubs—Milan, Rome, Toronto, Shanghai, Mumbai, San Francisco, Copenhagen, and São Paulo—exposing participants to diverse business ecosystems and global leadership styles. Courses are delivered by faculty from both SDA Bocconi and the Rotman School of Management, complemented by thought leaders and top executives in each local market.
This design reflects what Associate Dean for the Master Division, Enzo Baglieri, describes as an intentional match between format and ambition:
“A master program demands commitment and dedication and cannot be undertaken without strong professional and personal motivation. The extensive and part-time format is designed for those who wish to embrace change while preserving their professional activities and personal interests. On a global scale, GEMBA is not just a degree—it is a transformational journey across continents and contexts.”
A Global platform for executive evolution
Speaking about the deeper value of the program, GEMBA Director Ferdinando Pennarola emphasizes that the program’s strength lies not only in its global reach but in how it actively develops a global mindset:
“We do not simply travel to global locations—we learn to manage global complexity. Our participants become leaders who are capable of connecting the dots between diverse business cultures, navigating uncertainty, and driving transformation at scale.”
Consolidated excellence, continuing momentum
The confirmed 7th-place global ranking in the 2025 QS Executive MBA Rankings for Joint Programmes reflects more than numbers—it signals a consistent delivery of value, growth, and global recognition. The program continues to attract senior professionals who seek not just an MBA, but a truly global evolution in their leadership journey.
In a world where executive success is increasingly defined by one’s ability to lead across borders, the Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA stands as a launchpad for the next generation of global leaders—equipped not just with knowledge, but with the mindset and network to make an international impact.
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