Executive Master in Management of International Organizations

EMMIO
Time to Steer International Challenges.

The Executive Master in Management of International Organizations (EMMIO) is a part-time blended program that successfully prepares participants to tackle the biggest managerial challenges of modern international organizations, such as United Nations, international NGOs, intergovernmental and supranational organizations.

Compacting an impressive workload and a fully-fledged executive master program into a nine-month educational path, EMMIO is compatible with full-time employment. By providing you with knowledge, methodological frameworks, and operational tools directly applicable to daily professional challenges, EMMIO allows you to make immediate contribution to your working environment.

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Who is EMMIO for?

For mid- and senior-level professionals with at least 5 years of professional experience, who are already working for or interested in pursuing a career in International Institutions and NGOs.
For mid-and-senior level professionals willing to unlock their managerial potential and strengthen their leadership capacity.

EMMIO is therefore the ideal program for professionals who want to:

enhance their ability to think and to act strategically in today’s international cooperation scenarios
develop their ability to effectively lead organizations through sustainable and successful innovation.
improve their managerial skills, including the ability to build and manage successful partnerships, raise critical resources to achieve their organization’s mandate and successfully leverage on human capital.
advance their competencies to manage resources effectively, identify and manage risks, improve program management and reach operational excellence.

Why choose us?

1. A unique value proposition

A fully tailored, hands on degree that will strengthen your competence and heighten your visibility, equipping you for your future professional challenges.

2. An innovative learning model: from theory to practice

Why choose between world class academic contents and cutting edge business practices? EMMIO allows you to get the best of both worlds, combining a hands-on approach with a solid theoretical component, anchored around management frameworks and tools tailored to the operational and institutional speciﬁcities of international organizations. Different and complementary learning methodologies will be adopted, to ensure that the content is engaging, interactive and delivered in a way that suits you.

3. Think creatively and elaborate innovative solutions

EMMIO is so much more than a Masters’ programme – it’s a laboratory where participants all pour in their professional experiences to gain insights, think creatively and elaborate new solutions to common problems. The EMMIO cohort mixes professionals from both the international development and humanitarian assistance sectors with twenty or more organizations represented. This diversity and complementarity of backgrounds helps to foster systematic and strategic thinking among our participants

4. A blended formula for a “fit to measure” education

At SDA Bocconi we believe that your education should fit your needs, and work around your schedule. Our blended formula gives you two main benefits: maximum flexibility to complete the on-distance course workload throughout the year, and a concentrated face to face course delivery in two sessions of two and half weeks each. You will earn your degree in only nine months while taking full advantage of the flexible programme schedule, giving you an efficient, effective and immediate boost to your career.

5. SDA Bocconi: a real knowledge “creator”, not a simple “dispatcher”

SDA Bocconi is fully invested in the advancement of business practices and supports the ongoing reforms strengthening IOs’ ability to deliver public value. Bocconi delivers original research and knowledge to advance the agenda of communities of practice and networks including the Association of Human Resource Management in IOs (AHRMIO), the Career Development Roundtable (CDR) and the Global Food Security Cluster (GFSC). So that when you study with us, you will be immersed in an institution dedicated to the best practice of IOs.

6. World-class Faculty experienced in International Public Management

SDA Bocconi has invested in the EMMIO all the experience of its four-decade commitment for shaping public management reforms. The strength of its faculty lies in the extraordinary network that unites internationally renowned scholars with senior managers of UN system organizations, innovators, and change agents. Which allows this special blend of knowledge and experience is at hand to shape your own learning experience and ultimately your career.

7. A rich network of Partners

Many organizations in the fields of International Development are participating in the EMMIO program with lectures, capstone projects and thematic workshops. The strong relationship between EMMIO and its community of professionals yields a network that increases every year with new connections and partnerships with both organizations serving international development and the private sector. So that you benefit from a rich, diverse, and insightful community of partners.

8. Milano – the place to be

SDA Bocconi’s location allows you to get the most out of your advanced education by taking in the Milan experience. Milan is a global business hub synonymous with style, art, design, innovation and well-being. Get inspired in the most vibrant Mediterranean city, immersed in a dynamic environment open to international business leaders and global policy makers alike.

Highlights

40 ECTS

Partners

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200+

hours face-to-face

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100+

hours in distance learning

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4 Advisory Board members

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5 TUITION WAIVERS 2021-2022 EMMIO EDITION

Key Facts

20 Participants

Class Size

67%

93% Int'l

Women

15 Years (10 years modal value)

Average Work Experience

50+

since 2015

Represented Org.

“International organizations play a critical role in global governance and in enabling their partners to navigate increasingly complex and inter-related development challenges. The EMMIO aims to build a cadre of professionals with the skills and knowledge required to make a mark as international civil servants and to contribute to their organizations’ effectiveness and operational excellence. The program combines solid academic frameworks with dynamic teamwork and a strong focus on emerging trends and themes of the global development agenda. Join the EMMIO program - be part of the future leaders of international organizations.”

Greta Nasi

EMMIO Director

What they say about EMMIO

"Thanks to the EMMIO experience I had the opportunity to develop professionally in a team and to feel part of the “World's family”. EMMIO is about learning, working together, sharing experiences and understanding the complexity of International Development. Thanks to the Executive Coaching I was able to get ahead of the challenges I had to face in times of uncertainty and to become stronger. EMMIO made me change for the better, and I found it as a necessary step to concretely contribute to changing the world together as “one” and serve the 2030 Agenda. Thank you EMMIO team!"

Elena Di Pietro

EMMIO 2020

"EMMIO is a unique master program that combines rigorous and internationally renowned management education with a tailored and hands-on approach focused on the specific management issues faced by modern organizations. I was looking for a program that provide undoubtedly a really interesting opportunity for professional development, include a blending of in situ and remote learning that would allow participants to unlock management potential and leadership skills."

Leonard Otti

EMMIO 2016

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Personalized Orientation

The Director and the Recruiting & Admissions team will be happy to arrange an individual orientation meeting at school to answer your questions and give you personalized advice. We can also do this remotely by phone or Skype.

Moreover, every year the school presents the Master through a series of public events, both online and offline. This is an opportunity to speak directly with directors, faculty, alumni, and staff, and find out if EMMIO is for you.

AN ACTUAL COMMUNITY NEVER STOPS BUT ADVANCES TOGETHER THROUGH CHALLENGES BY TURNING THEM INTO OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE.
The COVID-19 global crisis has turned the world upside down and drastically changed our routines. Business rules are being re-written and that is exactly why, today more than ever, management education is the most crucial asset for people and organizations to reset their vision and account for this new reality. Making the choice to grow professionally means being confident about the future and ready to change for the better.
Take advantage of the expertise of our team, who can advise you on how to find the best way to reach your professional goals. They will provide you with customized information and support so that you can choose the program that best fits your profile. You will find the details for all our meetings and initiatives here.

Contact us for more information, to arrange a meeting, request to visit the school, or attend a class.

Phone: +39 02 5836 6109 / 6217

Email: emmio@sdabocconi.it

Next Steps

Nov 2021

Application Review Start

Go to admissions

31 July 2021

Application Deadline

Oct 2021

Program Start

June 2022

Program End

EMMIO

Executive Master in Management of International Organizations

EMMIO Time to Steer International Challenges.

Who is EMMIO for?

Why choose us?

Highlights

40

ECTS

Partners

EMMIO

200+

hours face-to-face

100+

hours in distance learning

4

Advisory Board members

Knowl. Series

EMMIO

Patronage

EMMIO

Scholarships

Key Facts

20

Participants

Class Size

67%

93% Int'l

Women

15

Years (10 years modal value)

Average Work Experience

50+

since 2015

Represented Org.

What they say about EMMIO

Personalized Orientation

Next Steps

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