Truly global, distinctly personal.
Il Rotman-SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA (Master in Business Administration) è un programma modulare di general management, in inglese, della durata di 18 mesi, rivolto a professionisti e manager esperti che desiderano integrare le esperienze già acquisite sul campo con le conoscenze e gli strumenti necessari per affermarsi sul piano internazionale e progredire nel proprio percorso professionale.
I contenuti del Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA sono studiati per soddisfare le esigenze di professionisti destinati a operare in contesti internazionali e a confrontarsi con realtà anche molto diverse fra loro.
Per garantire questa dimensione internazionale, il Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA prevede la frequenza di alcuni moduli presso partner internazionali in Asia, Europa e America, al fine di stimolare il confronto e promuovere opportunità di networking. Inoltre, una faculty impegnata, oltre che in aula, sul piano professionale e della ricerca fa sì che i contenuti del corso siano sempre di grande attualità e bilancino teoria e pratica attraverso case study, progetti di gruppo e simulazioni.
In un mondo sempre più globalizzato, è indispensabile che chi occupa posizioni di responsabilità sappia operare e pensare in un’ottica globale pur mantenendo una sensibilità locale. Questo programma ha rilevanza trasversale per diversi ambiti professionali e prepara i partecipanti a raccogliere le sfide di un ruolo manageriale sul piano internazionale.
La struttura fluida del corso permette di coniugare l’attività e la crescita professionale con una formazione manageriale d'eccellenza, dando ai partecipanti l’opportunità di mettere in pratica da subito quanto appreso in aula.
Per le aziende che finanziano il corso per i propri executive, questo si traduce in un beneficio immediato per l’organizzazione e un tempestivo ritorno sull’investimento.
Imprese e organizzazioni hanno infine la possibilità di collaborare con la Scuola per sostenere le numerose iniziative che fanno parte a tutti gli effetti del Curriculum GEMBA.
My GEMBA in 60 seconds - Alfonso Lavorgna
My GEMBA in 60 Seconds - Salome Pirtakhiya
“At SDA Bocconi we take the GEMBA meaning seriously. It is a “global” executive MBA, designed to equip future leaders to manage global challenges: an indispensable prerequisite to prosper with your organization and reinforce your career development.”
"It is not easy to create truly sustainable value for a business — or for yourself. In this program, we teach you the former and help you achieve the latter, all with a truly global lens."
"GEMBA non è solo un programma eccezionale, straordinario per la sua profondità e per l'esposizione internazionale che offre ai partecipanti, ma rappresenta anche un'esperienza di trasformazione profonda. Riesce a coniugare in modo perfetto l'acquisizione di conoscenze con la costruzione di relazioni significative, sia a livello professionale sia personale. Lo definirei un'esperienza life-changer: avere l'opportunità di accompagnare i partecipanti in questo percorso è un privilegio e un’esperienza estremamente arricchente sotto ogni punto di vista."
Why did you choose to undertake the Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA?
My reasons behind choosing Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA were mainly driven by my desire to combine a groundbreaking and innovative learning experience with a solid global perspective provided by two of the top business schools in the world.
Over the past few years, I’ve been reflecting a lot about my career strategy and how my job and expertise will change and evolve in the future, coming to the conclusion that we are in a rapidly changing business environment like never before: to keep up the pace you must keep moving and learning.
The second reason is linked to the global nature and modular format of this program. I like to consider myself a citizen of the world and an addictive learner: having the opportunity to experience this journey with an international community is an accelerator of the experience itself. The diversity that comes from travelling, engaging with professionals from all over the world, understanding different cultures and ways of doing business pushes you out of your comfort zone while giving greater managerial confidence to approach complex settings. The modular format of the Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA revealed to be the best solution for managing my work commitments and making the best use of my time.
Finally, I strongly believe that the joint expertise of the two leading business schools is the perfect match to meet my desire of broadening my mindset, refining my business skills and being able to spot and capitalize future challenges faster than I ever have.
How is this choice satisfying your needs?
So far, I couldn’t ask for more. The faculty is made up of outstanding professors and the classroom environment is extremely empowering. The Directors and program management team are highly committed to continuously supporting the class throughout every single step of this journey by offering stellar guidance that lets us really focus on learning. Every module so far has been a blended experience which balances interdisciplinary knowledge, new hands-on strategic tools for business, and a strong focus on leadership and team skills development. We could also boast the opportunity to experience memorable “learning safaris” by visiting leading companies around the world, that are intended to give us concrete insights and shape our understanding of the concepts covered in class.
Concerning networking, it’s impressive how the class was able to connect and make strong bonds since the beginning: sharing, forming trust and helping one another towards deliverables and goals is allowing us to develop new ways of thinking and, why not…even offering potential business opportunities, career advice, personal growth, or simply new knowledge. We all have diversified backgrounds and roles, we come from 26 different countries and from several industries with various seniorities and generations, but everyone is striving for excellence and we all share the same vision and passion for learning and business challenges. That’s key to getting the most from the program.
What are your expectations for the upcoming international modules?
Keep fostering my network inside and outside the program by leveraging all the hands-on opportunities, keep learning and I can’t wait to translate into action all the insights learned so far to positively influence my job and my life.
Your program in 3 words/adjectives.
I would say:
#NextGlobalLeaders which is the hashtag we voted on as a class to represent our team in this transformative path together. It fully represents our strong team spirit and our commitment to always keep looking ahead.
Challenge as this program is an intense lifetime experience, powerful enough to completely change our personal and professional lives from now on.
Energy since GEMBA is for people who are willing to go the extra mile, to go above and beyond the expectations and make a bigger effort to have a real impact.
Why did you choose to undertake the Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA?
In life, learning is an ongoing process. This philosophy is my natural engine in both my personal and professional life. The global pandemic emphasized the necessity to question the rules, and now the world is going through fundamental changes. It is great to be part of the SDA Bocconi international community to learn together and from each other new ways to approach business, brands and people.
Which personal/professional needs/motivations lie behind your choice?
I am a woman from centuries old civilization renowned for inherent entrepreneurship and meaningful life philosophies. I would love to unite my western mindset with these foundations and propose a new profile of leadership.
What are your expectations for the upcoming months within the GEMBA program?
Learn, share and grow on a human and intellectual level.
Your GEMBA program in 3 words.
Structure. Vision. Empowerment.
If you really believe in it you can do it.
So just do it.
