Who is a Typical MAMA Student?
MAMA participants come from all over the world but have two things in common: a great passion for the arts and a desire to advance their career in this field by taking on more senior managerial roles.
Experience
At SDA Bocconi, we care about our students – not just in their studies but every aspect of life on campus. This care is particularly important for the experience of our numerous international participants. Our International Student Care services guarantee you will have a smooth and worry-free time at SDA Bocconi.
Francesca Roveda will be there to guide you through living and studying in Milan, in all things beyond the classroom: from visas and permits to stay to adjusting to life in Italy, cultural differences, and helpful tips.
Your wellbeing is our highest priority, and International Student Care is an expression of this. We look forward to welcoming you and making your experience as pleasant as possible.
To know more about how we can help, email Francesca at studentcare@sdabocconi.it
A Bouquet of Experiences
MAMA benefits from the partnership and collaboration of different kinds of arts and cultural institutions, which provide participants with unique experiences. The quantity and variety of initiatives organized thanks to this valuable network is a great wealth of this training program.
MAMA8 student visiting "The milk of dreams 2022" at Biennale, Venezia.
MAMA8 students guided by the Professor and consultant Matteo Giannasi throught Biennale and Arsenale in Venezia.
MAMA students met Simone Verde, Director of the Pilotta in Parma and visit both the entire Pilotta and the Teatro Regio.
MAMA students in Cremona visited the Teatro Amilcare Ponchielli.
Students visit the Museo del Violino in Cremona.
Art comes to life within the walls of Villa Panza, where MAMA students visited this remarkable contemporary art hub.
MAMA students met Marta Spanevello, in Villa Panza who revealed its history and its artworks.
When visiting Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como MAMA students meet Giuliano Galli, Area Manager of FAI Lombardia Prealpina, to learn more about the management of historical properties in the region.
Villa del Balbianello, an 18th century mansion on Lake Como managed by FAI - Fondo Ambiente Italiano.
MAMA students carried out cultural consulting projects for the municipality of Montecatini Terme.
MAMA students visit magnificent Villas in Rome: Villa DāEste, Villa Adriana and Villa Medici. Andrea Bruciati, director of Villas Adriana and Este and Sam StourdzeĢ, director of Villa Medici, spoke to the students about the challenges and duties of managing such historic properties.
MAMA student during Italian Grand Tour discovered Abbazia Cerrate, the Cathedral of Lecce, Palazzo Vernazza and Matera National Museum.
MAMA students visited Firenze and met Stefano Filipponi, Secretary General, Caterina Barboni, Head of Communication and PR, Maria D'Angelo of Opera di Santa Croce and Silvia Mascalchi, Head of the Education Department of Gallerie degli Uffizi.
Princess Carine Vanni Mantegna di Gangi in class of MAMA8 with Andrea Rurale, MAMA Director
In Trapani, MAMA sudents saw the regional museum Pepoli and Segesta the archeological park, accompanied by the superintendent.
After having the chance to meet the Princess Carine Vanni Mantegna di Gangi in class, students met her again at her Palace Valguarnera Gangi.
In Palermo, MAMA students experienced a concert rehearsal at Teatro Massimo and met with the marketing director of the theater.
The Fortuny Museum, recently reopened thanks to the Art Bonus and the FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano)
View from FAI Fondo Ambiente Italiano property of Casa Bortoli.
A private guide inside Casa Bortoli at Venezia.
While in Cremona, MAMA students visited the Teatro Amilcare Ponchielli, the Museo Civico āAla Ponzoneā and the Museo del Violino.
MAMA students visited Villa Panza, a remarkable contemporary art hub, and met Marta Spanevello, who revealed its history and its artworks which are now managed by FAI - Fondo Ambiente Italiano.
MAMA students had the chance to meet Dominique Meyer, General Manager and Artistic Director of Teatro alla Scala, and Monsignor Alberto Rocca, Director of Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and Doctor of the Veneranda Biblioteca.
MAMA students in small groups visited the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and released a final project work composed by their whole team to create a panoramic and a deeper view of the sectors.
In the beautiful Villa Necchi on the morning of their graduation, MAMA students celebrated the conclusion of their journey accompanied by the team that guided them during their learning experience.
MAMA students visited Villa del Balbianello, an 18th century mansion on Lake Como managed by FAI - Fondo Ambiente Italiano. They had the opportunity to meet Giuliano Galli, Area Manager of FAI Lombardia Prealpina, to learn more about the management of historical properties in the region.
MAMA students met Simone Verde, Director of the Pilotta in Parma, to discover the enhancement project for the monumental complex and its collections.
MAMA students visited Pirelli HangarBicocca, one of the biggest exhibition areas in Europe and one of the most important private art foundations in Milan.
MAMA students had the opportunity to attend the theater performance Aida at Teatro alla Scala.ā
As an introduction to Arts Management course held by Andrea Rurale, MAMA students visited the Brera Academy to understand the Pinacoteca's operations and core and peripheral services.
MAMA 2020-2021 Grand Opening: in the setting of Villa Necchi Campiglio, a guided tour followed by a concert.
MAMA7 student inside Vatican Museums, in Cappella Sistina.
MAMA7 student visiting for Italian Excellence courses Pinacoteca Ambrosiana in Milan.
Testimonials
Students and Alumni are the best testimonials of how MAMA helps leverage participants' attitudes and knowledge. Thanks to their experience and professional positions, they complement the guidance and information given by the Director and the Recruiting Team.
"Looking around at various masters in Cultural Management I was sure MAMA was the best choice for me. After my time at SDA Bocconi, I can say that I was right. Through the study of international cases, meetings with major institutions and professionals in the field and courses with top level professors, the MAMA program prepares its students to overcome the apparent contradiction between management and culture and to ensure the long-term sustainability of cultural institutions to maximize impact. MAMA alumni are critical thinkers with a full set of tools to develop the cultural institutions of the future.
Learning these tools, working in teams with amazing people from all over the world and applying theory constantly to real cases made the experience worthwhile. Combining this with private visits to the most spectacular Italian heritage and cultural sites made it unique."
Damasia Patino Mayer - French/ Argentinian
MAMA 2017
Ambassadors
Ambassadors are international students and alumni that volunteer to act as advisors helping prospects finalize their decision. We encourage you to connect with our Ambassadors who will be happy to provide useful advice and answer your questions.
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Life in Milano
Studying and living in Milan means the best mix of culture, leisure, people, and places. Milan will be your campus – a city in the heart of European and Italian business, finance and industry, with a great potential for contacts and careers. The city of fashion and design, a symbol of the Italian style.
The new Campus
Milano is a crossroads of international culture, management, design and architecture. Today, this identity is strengthened by the super-technological and highly sustainable Bocconi Campus, with its innovative urban space, including the new SDA Bocconi headquarters: a meeting point for excellence in research, education and groundbreaking architecture - designed by Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of the international architectural firm SANAA.
Extracurricular activities
Club activities and extra-curricular initiatives promote ideas and foster interaction not only within the Bocconi community, but also with the business community. Through activities focused on management, education and networking, as well as through annual sports competitions among participants in the best international MBA programs, you will have a 360 degree MBA experience and discover new worlds and people.
SDA Bocconi and Women
SDA Bocconi recognizes that in today’s world women need to occupy a more prominent role in business and have greater access to leadership roles.
As a strong believer in gender equality and the importance of women’s contribution to the business world, SDA Bocconi is committed to promoting the professional development of women.
Bocconi Community
Bocconi University has over 114,000 alumni, with 20,000 alumni coming from SDA Bocconi. This dynamic network of people based in more than 110 countries is an invaluable asset. Through the alumni network, you can access a wealth of experience and knowledge, and build strong and lasting relationships.
Bocconi Alumni Community - is constantly growing and includes graduates, managers, faculty and executives from a large number of organizations and institutions.
Meet The MAMA
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SDA Bocconi organizes events and meetings throughout the year, both online and offline, where you can interact with directors, faculty, alumni, and staff.