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Bocconi Exchange Program

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Welcome to Milano, Italy!

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Milano, European Capital Milan is the leading Italian hub for services, finance and industry, recognized as the economic center of Italy. This cosmopolitan, modern and forward-looking city is world-renowned as a European capital of fashion, design, architecture, finance, modern art and music.

HUB to Europe

International Education

Culture & History

Design & Technology / Art & Fashion

Finance

Engine of Italian Economy and Industry

Ranked no.1 out of the «52 places to go in 2015»

EXPO 2015

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Welcome to Bocconi!

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Università Bocconi …a bit of history

Bocconi in 1902 Milano Piazza Duomo - 1900

Università Commerciale L. Bocconi, founded in 1902 by the businessman Ferdinando Bocconi, was the first Italian University to grant a degree in Economics.

Magazzini “La Rinascente”

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Università Bocconi …Today

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Università Bocconi …Tomorrow

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Bocconi: an overview

Top institution in Europe in the fields of Economics, Finance, Management, International Politics and Law

Attracts young talented students from all over the world Over 14.000 enrolled students of whom over 1.800 international

Outstanding faculty members with worldwide recognition

Strong ties with the business community: case based study, partnerships with

main international companies, global network of over 97.000 Alumni

Global player that firmly believes in internazionalization

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Bocconi: Structure & Academic Programs

Undergraduate School 7 Bachelor programs (3 in English) 1 World Bachelor in Business (4-year program; in English)

Graduate School 10 MSc programs (9 in English) 8 Pre-experience Specialized Master programs (2 in English)

School of Law 1 Integrated Master of Arts in Law (5-year program)

PhD School 5 PhD Programs taught in English

SDA Bocconi School of Management 4 MBA & Executive MBA Programs (2 in English) 15 SDA Master Programs (8 in English)

Summer School

Bocconi offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs taught in Italian and in English by a distinguished Italian and international faculty.

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3-Year Bachelor Programs

International Economics and Management International Economics and Finance International Politics and Government Unique 4-year World Bachelor in Business (in partnership with USC and HKUST) In Italian: Business Administration and Management Economics and Social Sciences Economics and Finance Economics and Management in Arts, Culture and Communication

In English:

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2-Year Master of Science Programs

International Management Marketing Management Finance Economics and Management in Arts, Culture, Media and Entertainment Economics and Management of Government and International Organizations Economics and Management of Innovation and Technology Management Economic and Social Sciences Accounting, Financial Management and Control In Italian: Marketing Management Finance Economic and Social Sciences Management Accounting, Financial Management and Control Law and Business Administration

In English:

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Summer School A selective three-week study program, entirely taught in English, open to motivated international and Italian Bachelor students.

Key Information (1st edition July 2015): 4 courses 21 days 120 undergraduate students 36 lecture hours 12 tutoring and group working hours Company visits

www.unibocconi.eu/summerschool

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Bocconi: international facts & figures

First international cooperation agreements signed in 1974 Over 250 leading Partner Schools in more than 50 countries

1380 Incoming students from partner universities

3720 outgoing students studying and working abroad

1 off-shore campus in Mumbai (MISB Bocconi)

25 Double Degree agreements worldwide at MSc level

World Bachelor in Business (joint program with USC & HKUST)

Member of PIM, Partnership in International Management

Founding Member of CEMS, The Global Alliance in Management Education and

THEMIS, The Netwok in International and Business Law

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Bocconi: international rankings & accreditations Ranking Position

Financial Times

9th worldwide Masters in Finance pre-experience 2015 9th worldwide Masters in Management 2015 8th Europe European Business Schools 2014 26th worldwide/10th Europe Global MBA 2015 39th worldwide/19th Europe Executive Education Open Programs 2015 7th worldwide/6th Europe Executive Education Customized Programs 2015

QS World University

22nd worldwide/5th Europe (1st non UK) for Social Sciences & Management 2015 11th worldwide/6th Europe (2nd non UK) Employer Reputation 2015 28th worldwide/7th Europe (2nd non UK) for Accounting & Finance 2015 17th worldwide/5th Europe (1st non UK) for Economics & Econometrics 2015 7th worldwide/3rd Europe (2nd non UK) for Business & Management Studies 2015

U.S.News 41st worldwide/11th Europe (5th non UK) Best Global Universities for Economics & Business 2016

Member of CEMS, PIM, ECGI, AACSB, EFMD, ABIS, ASFOR, GBSN Accreditations: EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA, ASFOR, CFA, RICS, ISO 9001: 2000 certifications for SEPROF (Financed Projects Department)

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Bocconi: International Network 81 among the 100 Best Global Universities for Economics & Business(6) Schools WORLD

17 among the top 20 Business Schools(1)

16 among the top 20 Departments of Economics(2) USA

8 out of the top 9 Social Sciences and Mgmt Universities(3) CANADA

18 among the top 20 Business Schools(4) EUROPE

ASIA

13 among the top 14 Business Schools(5) LATIN AMERICA

12 among the top 13 Social Sciences & Mgmt Universities(3)

11 among the top 11 Social Sciences & Mgmt Universities(3) OCEANIA

1U.S .News & World Report, Best Colleges 2015, Best Undergraduate Business Programs 2U.S. News & World Report, Best Graduate Schools 2015, Top Economics Programs 3QS World University Rankings 2014, Social Sciences & Management 4Financial Times, Masters in Management 2014 5AmericaEconomia, Rankings MBA America Latina 2014 6U.S. News & World Report, Best Global Universities for Economics & Business 2015

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International Student Desk The International Student Desk (ISD) is… A point of reference for exchange students coming from all over the word

The office committed to helping incoming students make the most of their stay on campus

A dedicated team available to support all incoming exchange students in better adjusting to their new lives in Italy, in Milan and at Bocconi

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International Student Desk Services and Activities

The ISD offers exchange students a series of tailored services and activities to help them acclimatize to their new surroundings during the beginning of their program and support them throughout their stay.

Orientation and relocation program A series of meetings organized at the beginning of each semester

Welcome activities Information desk, welcome kit, university tours, guided tours of Milan, welcome cocktail, social activities. On top of this, several events are also organized by 80+ Bocconi students associations active on campus

Housing support Accommodation in Bocconi Residence Halls

Italian language courses Designed to help exchange students get familiar with Italian

Academic advising Professors available to guide exchange students through their course selection

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International Student Desk Housing Support

University Residence Halls: Almost 250 places (per semester) in Bocconi dorms Prices: min. 600€/month - max 800€/month Hotel - Apartment Hunting On campus boards Useful links on our website

Exchange students can apply for accommodation in Bocconi Residence Halls through the ISD Housing Office.

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International Student Desk Italian Language Courses

The International Student Desk organizes Italian language courses in order to help exchange students get familiar with Italian:

Italian Language Crash Course An intensive course scheduled before the beginning of Bocconi classes Levels: from Beginner up to Advanced Workload: 40 hours Fee: 160 € Italian Language Follow-Up Module An Italian language course scheduled during the semester Levels: from Pre-Elementary up to Intermediate Workload: 30 hours Fee: 130 €

Notes: Extra-curricular courses Attendance is mandatory

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International Student Desk Academic Info

Academic Advising: 3 Professors (Business & Management/Economics/Law) are available to help incoming students build their study plan and assist them with any academic related matters.

Study plan guidelines: Min. 2 - Max. 5 courses per semester Undergraduate students can choose only undergraduate courses (ad hoc exceptions to be evaluated) Language courses cannot be included in the study plan Bocconi Credit System is ECTS equivalent (1 Bocconi credit corresponds to a 25-hour workload,

of which 8 lecture hours)

Over 150 courses in English are offered each semester. Students select their classes online prior to their arrival. They will also have the chance to modify their study plan after attending the first days of classes (Add/Drop period)

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International Student Desk Exchange Semester Timeline

Fall Semester Spring Semester

Online Nomination for Partners mid March - early May mid September - mid October

Online Application Period for: - Housing - Italian Language Courses

mid May - early June end of October - mid November

Online Course Selection August January

Add/Drop Period mid September end of February

Italian Crash Course Teaching end of August - mid September end of January - early February

Italian Follow-Up Course Teaching end of September - end of November mid February - end of April

Lecture Period early September - early December early February - mid May

Exam Period December January - February

May June - July

Earliest Departure Date end of December end of May

Transcripts early February July

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International Student Desk Useful Links

Exchange program website: www.ir.unibocconi.eu/inexchange

Courses in English: www.ir.unibocconi.eu/coe

Italian language courses: www.ir.unibocconi.eu/itacourse

Housing: www.ir.unibocconi.eu/housingisd

Academic calendar: www.ir.unibocconi.eu/calendar

inexchange@unibocconi.it

www.facebook.com/bocconiISD

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Q & A

Last update: October 2015