International Board Program

Navigate the Evolving Landscape of Corporate Governance

In response to the increased responsibilities and accountability in an international business context, fostering a sustainable success orientation and effective stakeholder communication is essential.

The course provides participants, especially those from large listed companies, with insights into the international context and the responsibilities of board members . These include governance best practices for designing effective corporate and ownership structures, cultivating a proactive and change-oriented governance culture, and enhancing collaboration within Boards of Directors by improving communication among shareholders, governing bodies, and top management.

Additionally, the course addresses current challenges such as macroeconomic trends, risk management, sustainability , digitalization, and cybersecurity.

You will learn from two leading European management schools, SDA Bocconi and St. Gallen, and benefit from an international network.

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It Fits You If

You are a professional from any industry who needs to support forecasts with adequate analysis and interpretation.
The course is designed for managers and entrepreneurs who are in charge of strategic decisions, such as innovation decisions, M&A, employee selection, and start-ups.

SDA Bocconi Executive Education Certificate

What it is

The SDA Bocconi Executive Education Certificate is a formal recognition that certifies the completion of an executive program tailored to your managerial growth needs.

How to obtain it

In collaboration with our Program Advisors, you can create a customized educational path by selecting programs from your area of interest. To obtain the Certificate and gain access to the Bocconi Alumni Community - an interactive network connecting professionals at every stage of their career - you must complete at least 11 days of on-campus education, accumulated from the durations of your selected courses, within a two-year period.

Structure and Contents

4 days

32 equivalent hours

4 pillars

SDA Bocconi Module

Pillars I

Core topics/Deep dives

Pillars II

Core topics/Deep dives

St. Gallen Module

Pillars III

Core topics/Deep dives

Pillars IV

Core topics/Deep dives

Lectures

Business Case

Simulations

Guest accounts

Bocconi Alumni Community

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Program Agenda

Aula

10 - 11 Jul 2025

9:00 - 18:00
(SDA Bocconi Campus)

Aula

4 - 5 Sep 2025

9:00 - 18:00
(University of St. Gallen)

MODULE
in presence

Locations

SDA Bocconi School of Management
Via Sarfatti 10, 20136 Milano

University of St. Gallen
Dufourstrasse 50, 9000
St. Gallen Switzerland

Special Payment Terms

Bocconi Alumni

Bocconi Alumni are entitled to a 10% reduction on participation fees. To take advantage of the discount, please enter your Alumnus status when registering by indicating“ALUMNI10” in the notes section. Remember that without this indication, the discount will not be applicable.
Women are good for business

The educational dimension is one of the tangible levers that we can provide to men, women, and our organizations to truly make a difference, to have an impact. Providing education means offering a concrete tool for change and social transformation. To foster and contribute to women’s professional development, SDA Bocconi School of Management offers them until 8 March 2026: a 20% discount on the participation fee for all Executive Open Programs and Executive Online Programs.
Multiple enrollments

Companies, institutions and public bodies that enroll at least 3 participants in a single program are granted a 20 percent discount for each registration fee. The concession is not applicable for personal enrollment and must be formalized by the start date of the course.

Early Bird

A 10% reduction on the program fees offered to applications sent in by 11 May 2025.
Custom training programs

In the case of training needs involving several resources of the same company enrolled in more than one program, it is possible to define a customized plan from the specific needs of the organization. In this case, our Program Advisors are available to build with the client organizations ad hoc training plans with special pricing.
Partnerships and channel agreements

SDA Bocconi offers the possibility to initiate collaborations that allow them to expand the portfolio of educational trainings to be offered to their members. In this case, the School is available to evaluate partnerships and channel agreements so as to respond in a timely manner to the specific needs of the organization.

By attending at least 80% of the classes, you will receive a certificate of participation in the program and a digital badge to share with your network on LinkedIn.

Enhancing board governance of internationally oriented and large privately owned corporations

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Navigate the Evolving Landscape of Corporate Governance

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