The MIHMEP experience: learn, connect, transform
A world of perspectives: the value of diversity
Diversity at SDA Bocconi is more than a value—it’s the driving force behind a transformative learning experience. Our classrooms bring together bright minds from across the globe, each contributing their unique perspectives, backgrounds, and expertise. This exchange fosters innovation, broadens horizons, and prepares our participants to navigate the complexities of a global business environment.
As part of this commitment, our class profile reflects an extraordinary mix of nationalities, industries, and professional experiences, ensuring that every discussion is enriched by a variety of viewpoints. But we don’t stop there.
International Student Care is our way of ensuring that every participant, no matter where they’re from, feels at home at SDA Bocconi. Moving to a new country is exciting, but we know it comes with challenges. That’s why Francesca Roveda is here to support you every step of the way, from visas and permits to stay, to cultural integration and daily life tips.
Beyond this, our Program Management team plays a fundamental role in ensuring that every student is guided and supported throughout their on-campus journey. Acting as dedicated points of reference, our Program Managers provide personalized assistance, fostering an environment where students feel heard, valued, and cared for. We’re not just shaping your education—we’re shaping an experience that feels like home.
Need more details? Reach out to Francesca at francesca.roveda@sdabocconi.it.
Inside-out learning: an experience without borders
At SDA Bocconi, learning extends far beyond the classroom. We believe that the most impactful experiences happen when knowledge is applied, connections are made, and perspectives are broadened. That’s why our extracurricular activities are designed to bring the business world to life and help you build lasting relationships along the way.
The architecture of our campus also reflects this philosophy. Designed with transparency, accessibility, and openness in mind, our buildings feature vast glass facades, open spaces, and seamless indoor-outdoor integration. This unique structure symbolizes our commitment to breaking down barriers, creating a continuous exchange of ideas and knowledge that extends far beyond the classroom.
Extracurricular activities
Every experience and challenge is an opportunity to refine your skills, expand your perspective, and step outside your comfort zone, deepening your understanding of diverse business landscapes. Here, you don’t just learn—you live the experience.
Student Clubs
Clubs are a key part of the SDA Bocconi experience, fostering connections and sparking new ideas through exchanges among students, Faculty, Alums, and industry professionals. Led by students, they require strong management skills to secure funding, develop business plans, and handle relationships with the press and private firms, making them a dynamic platform for learning and collaboration.
Professional
Fosters interaction between aspiring consultants and the industry, offering resources and networking occasions to enhance skills and foster valuable relationships in management consulting.
Gathers students passionate about new businesses, technology and innovation, encouraging business creation, innovative ideas, and a startup mindset for personal and professional success.
Focuses on finance knowledge, training, and networking. Provides workshops, events, and resources to deepen financial expertise and prepare members for success in diverse finance roles.
Aims to broaden understanding of the healthcare industry and career, bridging theory and practice through networking, workshops, company visits, seminars and collaboration with experts.
Delves into luxury and arts industries with hands-on exposure and a deeper insight into the field, broadening knowledge of high-end markets, cultural expressions, and brand strategies.
Promotes knowledge and awareness of sustainability across all industries, strengthening relationships with key sectors that play a crucial role in fighting climate change.
Gathers tech enthusiasts eager to explore emerging technologies, collaborate on digital solutions, and connect with industry pioneers, fostering a forward-thinking culture of innovation.
Social Impact
Promotes ethical thinking and responsible leadership, guiding members to incorporate integrity, transparency, social responsibility, and a commitment to charity and giving back into business.
Elevates LGBTQIA+ visibility and inclusivity in business, providing supportive networks and alliances that foster respectful work environments and advocate for equality for all professionals.
Empowers women’s leadership through mentorship, networking, and development programs, equipping future leaders to overcome barriers and stereotypes and achieve gender parity in business.
Sport & Leisure
Leverages sailing as a leadership tool, orchestrating regattas, training, social gatherings and events to strengthen communication, strategic thinking, and team spirit on and off the water.
Gathers skiers and snowboarders for trips, competitions, and shared experiences in the mountains, using the slopes to foster community spirit and cultivate an active, adventurous mindset.
Ambassadors
Reach out to our ambassadors for first-hand insights. As current participants, they are willing to connect with prospective students, offering a genuine look into life at SDA Bocconi. Whether answering your questions, sharing their journeys, or providing insights on academics, networking and daily life, they serve as your best resource to understand what it truly means to be part of our community.
My MIHMEP journey began after years of clinical practice in Nigeria, where I experienced firsthand the challenges and limitations within healthcare systems. This dissatisfaction sparked my interest in shaping policies that directly influence health outcomes.
MIHMEP has deepened my understanding of the complexities of health systems, revealing the many factors that impact their efficiency and sustai...
Joining MIHMEP was one of the best decisions I’ve made. After graduating from medical school, I felt the need to approach the healthcare system from a different perspective, aiming to make a real difference. The program's wide range of topics provided me with the strategies, skills, and knowledge I needed to broaden my understanding of healthcare and redirect my career path, encouraging me to expl...
MIHMEP was my bridge into the pharma industry in Europe. Beyond this, the courses provided a broad understanding of healthcare systems around the world as well as key policy and economic issues related to healthcare. Having classmates from 17 countries made the experience truly international. I also found the career development services beneficial. My career coach helped me gain clarity about what...
In Milan's embrace, my transformative journey with MIHMEP began, a pathway to knowledge that blended healthcare management, economics, and policy. This one-year Master’s program opened my eyes to new heights, guided by renowned faculty who illuminated my path with invaluable insights. Hands-on internships connected me directly to the industry, allowing me to engage with real-world challenges and c...
As a former nurse with a Master of Science, I worked in different hospital settings for 6 years. But I wanted to expand my perspective and make an impact on a global level. Driven by a desire to work in global health and an international environment, MIHMEP became a pivotal moment of change for me. Although I had experience with initiatives like the United Nations model simulation, I didn’t have a...
Completing the MIHMEP program has truly transformed my career, particularly in the dynamic field of marketing within the pharmaceutical industry. The diverse curriculum and immersive learning experiences have provided me with a solid foundation in market access and strategic marketing. This program has not only enhanced my skills but also expanded my professional network, enabling me to launch my ...
I decided to move to Milan to pursue the MIHMEP master’s program while working at an international strategic communications and public affairs consultancy, following my studies in Politics and Economics. Choosing to pause my career and return to academia to deepen my understanding of the healthcare and life sciences sector was not easy, but I have never regretted that decision. MIHMEP’s interdisci...
As a Physical Therapist with an MSc in Cognitive Science and Healthcare Decision-Making, my passion for science and healthcare has shaped my career. After five years in clinical practice and research, I was eager to transition from hands-on care to a role that could influence health outcomes on a larger scale. This ambition led me to the MIHMEP program. I chose this master's for its comprehensive ...
I am a healthcare manager with over 6 years of experience in North American and European healthcare systems, specializing in digital health technologies, project management, and operations improvement. My career began as a project coordinator, developing digital health platforms for hospital systems in the U.S. with a medical technology company. Over time, I branched into other areas of healthcare...
Looking back at my journey and reflecting on the moments and decisions that have truly transformed my life, joining SDA Bocconi stands out as one of those that has made all the difference. MIHMEP has been a catalyst in shaping my career for the better.
As a medical doctor from Nigeria, MIHMEP was the open door to my career in health economics, policy, management and global health and development. As a healthcare professional, many things bothered me about the quality of care available but top on the list was inequitable, inadequate and many times total lack of prompt access to quality healthcare services including in emergencies in lower resourc...
Moving to Milan to study MIHMEP in SDA Bocconi has proven to be the most significant decision that I have made so far in my career.
I qualified as a pharmacist in Ireland in 2018, but as I worked on the frontlines throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, I believed that I could make a bigger impact. That is when I made the decision to go to business school. As I scoured journals and articles on the intern...
Joining the MIHMEP program was a pivotal moment in my professional journey, opening doors to opportunities in consulting for the pharmaceutical industry. Prior to this, I had spent four years working in healthcare, but I felt the need for a deeper understanding of the healthcare system and a desire to make a broader impact. Moving to Milan and immersing myself in the program—the expertise of the f...
Testimonials
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Alumni network: your forever community
Graduation is not the end of your SDA Bocconi journey—it’s just the beginning of a lifelong connection. As part of our global Alumni Community, you’ll have continuous access to networking opportunities, exclusive events and a thriving professional ecosystem that supports you at every stage of your career.
Through the Bocconi Alumni Community (BAC), you can engage with a network of industry leaders, participate in regional chapter events, and benefit from mentorship opportunities. Our global Alumni Chapters play a key role in spreading the word and values of SDA Bocconi worldwide, fostering connections and creating opportunities in major business hubs across the globe. Stay connected, leverage your SDA Bocconi experience, and continue to be part of a community that extends far beyond the classroom.
