MAP
The Goal
The Specialization Course in Public Administration Management (MAP) is an undergraduate program (20 CFU credits) aimed at fostering the executive development of high-potential figures in public agencies and companies. Specifically, MAP aims to delve into key management levers for public, publicly-owned, and in-house public administrations, in an integrated and coherent manner in order to strengthen strategic public resource management skills.
MAP is also designed for middle and senior managers working in public institutions, public-sector entities and public bodies, including publicly owned or controlled companies and organizations, who wish to acquire a systemic and strategic perspective on the use of management levers and tools in complex organizations.
MAP's ambition, therefore, is to support the development of the core public management skills that are essential today in order to have a strategic vision to help improve and innovate public interest services.
Who should apply
The program is designed for:
- Officials, Managers and Directors of public administrations who perform or intend to perform coordination and management functions
- Officials, Managers and Directors of economic and non-economic public agencies, in-house companies, enterprises operating in the sectors of services of public interest
- Consultants, freelancers and others who work closely with the PA or who aspire to put their skills at the service of the public interest.
MAP 2026 (17th edition)
Structure and content
MAP's structure is based on a public leadership model developed by the SDA Bocconi faculty and is characterized by highly experiential teaching, alternating traditional on campus moments with individual field activities (Project Work), case-based exercises (incidents), and group work sessions. The program is designed to be compatible with participants' professional commitments.
The formula is "blended," combining face-to-face classes at the Bocconi Urban Campus in Milano with distance learning sessions.
The program offers you a total commitment of 17 days during which you will tackle five courses.
Indicative schedule for on-campus classes: 8:30 am–5:45 pm. Classes start at 12:00 pm on the first day of the module and end at 4:00 pm on the last day.
Fundamentals of Public Management & Strategy
Organization & People in Public Administration
Project & Process Management in Public Administration
Planning and Management Control in Public Administration
Public Procurement & Investment
Distance learning
Specialization Course (20 CFU credits)
Bocconi University gives MAP the status of an Specialization Course established under Law 341/1990. The Specialization Course requires the passing of learning tests at the end of each module and the writing of a final Project Work, the subject of which may be the introduction or analysis of a management tool at the home institution or company. Upon successful completion of the training course, 20 credits (CFUs) and the attainment of the Specialization Course in Public Administration Management are recognized.
Given the content and target audience, MAP participants share teaching with EMMAP trainees, thus having the opportunity to connect with an unparalleled network of public managers.
Program Direction
Write to Silvia Rota to request your appointment.
Information
Location
SDA Bocconi School of Management
Via Sarfatti 10, 20136 Milano.SDA Bocconi School of Management
Via Nibby, 2 - Roma, Italia.
Fees
- First installment €4,000 upon registration (non-payment will result in exclusion from the program and the fee is non-refundable in case of withdrawal after the legal deadlines);
- Second installment €4,000 by 30 August 2027.
The registration fee for MAP ed. XVI is €8,000.00 (outside the scope of VAT).
The fee is to be paid in two installments:
The fee includes teaching materials the use of the School's support facilities.
Selection process
The selection process is designed to assess not only your suitability for the programme, but also the extent to which the programme meets your expectations.
Admission requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or an equivalent qualification recognised by SDA Bocconi
- An interest in developing professional managerial competencies for the public administration sector.
Application
The online application for admission must be submitted to the Recruiting and Admissions Service. In the application, you can upload online the necessary documents for selection and check any communication from the Admissions Service at any time:
- self-certification of qualification - degree. Applicants who have earned their degree in Italy must self-certify their degree with a declaration in lieu of certification or with a self-certification (please download the self-certification template). For applicants who have attended a university abroad, the official transcript of the degree document is required.
- Curriculum vitae
- Identification document
- Photo Digital passport photo on light background.
- Sponsoring Company: you may ask your company contact person to fill out the “Sponsoring Company request” form, to be attached only if the Company intends to promote your participation in the Master program with partial or full funding of the fee.
The application must be filled out accurately to provide information about personal and professional experiences and the reasons behind choosing the Course.
Following receipt of your application, the Admissions Service will assess your admission requirements and contact you to set up an interview with the MAP Management Team.
Selection outcome
You will receive the outcome of the selection process by email.
If admitted, in order to confirm your participation, you must complete the enrolment procedure and pay the first instalment by the deadline indicated by the Admissions Service.
Scholarships and tuition waivers
SDA Bocconi offers scholarships and tuition waivers, awarded on the basis of merit criteria and any additional recognition criteria specified in the relevant call for applications.
Calls for MAP applicants, if available, are posted on this page.
For companies and public administrations
Companies, institutions, and public administrations enrolling more than one employee in the Course may benefit from tuition fee reductions offered by the School.
SDA Bocconi Tuition waivers
SDA Bocconi offers partial tuition waivers covering between 50% and 60% of the MAP tuition fee, for a total value of €24,800.
The tuition waiver allocation process is organized into three rounds, corresponding to the deadlines for submitting an application to MAP XVIII - 2027 together with a tuition waiver request. Applying early increases the likelihood of receiving a tuition waiver.
Please read the call for applications carefully for details of the eligibility requirements and application procedure.
Agreements and partnerships
Municipality of Livorno
As part of the Municipality of Livorno initiative 'Three-year program supporting organizational restructuring and managerial development 2026-2028', SDA Bocconi reserves one place in MAP 2026, with a full tuition waiver worth €8,000 (100% of the program fee).
Employees of the Municipality of Livorno in the Officials and High-Level Professional Area (FEQ) may apply.
The call for applications for MAP 2027 will be published in this section as soon as it becomes available.
Lombardy Region
SDA Bocconi will apply to renew the agreement for the 28th edition of MAP in 2027 in response to the Lombardy Region call, which is expected to be published between August and September 2026.
Information relating to the initiative for the 2027 edition of MAP:
SDA Bocconi offers a tuition fee reduction to all candidates who are permanent employees of the Executive Board of the Lombardy Region.
The Executive Board of the Lombardy Region also offers its employees who have been admitted to the program up to two co-funded places.
The two places will be allocated by SDA Bocconi according to the candidates' position in the merit ranking.
The reduced tuition fee for the two reserved places is €1,400 (outside the scope of VAT).
Application deadline: 18 March 2026 (EXPIRED).
Applicants must submit the program application together with all required documentation.
For information:
Guidance, Recruitment & Admissions | SDA Bocconi | E-mail: admissions.perfezionamentomap@sdabocconi.it
Training Department | Regione Lombardia | E-mail: FormazioneRL@regione.lombardia.it
Subject to prior authorization, applicants wishing to benefit from the reduced fees described above must notify FormazioneRL@regione.lombardia.it, their line manager and their directorate's training contact by the deadline set by the Region.
What those who chose it say
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