EMBA

Embarking on an Executive MBA journey at SDA Bocconi means choosing to challenge yourself both personally and professionally. While many approach the EMBA expecting it to be primarily an educational experience, they soon realize it goes far beyond the purely academic aspect. During the program, participants are consistently pushed to explore and exceed their limits, gain awareness of their potential, and discover what they can truly achieve. It is an experience that hones leadership skills, strengthening the abilities of those already in positions of responsibility and preparing others to take the next step in their careers.

Pursuing an EMBA at SDA Bocconi means being an active participant in the learning experience. The classroom plays a pivotal role, complementing the contributions of professors and the program management team. Interaction with peers enriches the experience, bringing in diverse perspectives and insights from various sectors and industries. This exchange extends beyond the classroom, continuing through group projects and collaborative assignments, fostering a dynamic and engaging environment.

The high-quality faculty and effective teaching methods enable participants to tackle the program's modules with a managerial approach, enriched by real-world business examples. What is learned is often directly applicable to professional life, and even when not specific to one’s role, it equips executives with the tools to interact effectively across different functions, evaluate alternatives, and make informed decisions.

The establishment of the Rome campus is a remarkable opportunity for SDA Bocconi to engage with professionals and managers in and around the capital. Launching the program in the Eternal City not only provides a logistical advantage for those based in Rome or far from Milan, but it also allows participants to leverage and contribute to the vibrant Bocconi Alumni Community network. This active network, present across Italy, including Rome, offers EMBA participants the chance to connect and exchange ideas not only with classmates but also with Bocconi alumni and hundreds of leaders who have previously completed this journey. EMBA Rome, therefore, provides the opportunity to fully engage with the Bocconi network while immersing oneself in a context attuned to the dynamics and uniqueness of the capital, enriched by its close ties with Milan.

Undertaking an Executive MBA at SDA Bocconi means beginning a journey confident in your skills, only to discover that your true potential is yet to be unlocked. It is an investment in yourself and your future—one that, if you have the chance, you should have the courage to make.

The EMBA was the most difficult yet most challenging choice I made during a period of profound change in both my professional career and personal life. It came at a time when you start reflecting on the past 20 years to figure out how to shape the next 20. I never imagined, after earning my degree, that I would challenge myself again in a structured educational program—studying textbooks, doing exercises, and preparing for exams at a relentless pace—all while taking on roles with greater responsibilities in the company.

During the EMBA, it is essential to manage and simplify complexity as much as possible, learning from the outset to optimize your time and physical and mental resources. Choosing #EMBARoma allowed me to minimize travel from Naples while unexpectedly proving to be a unique decision for the quality of the participants and the shared spirit of "starting something entirely new together", that gave us extra energy to face such a profound process of transformation. At the same time, it left us with a network of relationships that was more intimate and valuable than I could have imagined when making the decision.