Research
Research is the driving force of SDA Bocconi School of Management
SDA Bocconi’s research stems from an ongoing dialogue with the real world and is fueled by the meeting of advanced, rigorous research methods and the concrete needs of companies and institutions. The Labs and Monitors are the dynamic environments in which research projects on specific topics are developed.
The Knowledge Platforms bring together Labs and Monitors that address strategic themes cutting across all organizations; the Ecosystems group those focused on specific sectors.
We believe research must act as a driver of transformation. Thanks to the support and active involvement of the organizations that are part of our Labs and Monitors, our research is translated into knowledge, models, and solutions that guide businesses, institutions, and society in addressing and shaping the future.
Knowledge Platforms and Ecosystems
SDA Bocconi’s Knowledge Platforms address strategic, cross-cutting issues that are relevant to businesses and institutions. Within them, models, tools, and approaches are developed to help interpret and manage the major changes now underway, from sustainability to technological transformation.
Ecosystems focus on particularly relevant sectors with the aim of tailoring, in specific ways, the knowledge developed at the cross-cutting level. Through collaboration with sector stakeholders, the ecosystems generate evidence, analyses, and solutions capable of responding to real needs, promoting the contextualized application of research.
Knowledge Platforms
Humans at Work
The Humans at Work Platform focuses on all issues related to workplace transformation, particularly in light of the digital transition.
Sustainability & Governance
The Sustainability & Governance Platform focuses on the global challenges surrounding environmental, social, and governance issues, pushing companies, international organizations, and public and governmental institutions to rethink their future.
Technological Transformation & Innovation
The Technological Transformation & Innovation Platform analyzes how technology is shaping the evolution of industries and the various activities within companies.
Value Creation, Measurement & Impact
The Value Creation, Measurement & Impact Platform aims to inspire and guide leaders and organizations by developing knowledge and approaches to understand and manage the evolution of models for value creation, measurement, and communication.
Ecosystems
Arts & Made in Italy
The Arts & Made in Italy Ecosystem coordinates all research initiatives related to symbol-intensive industries and forms of artistic expression, for which Italy stands out globally.
Health & Life Sciences
The Health & Life Sciences Ecosystem contributes to the evolution of healthcare systems through rigorous and relevant scientific research, supporting informed policy and management decisions at both national and international levels.
Public Policy & Welfare
The Public Policy & Welfare Ecosystem generates knowledge that supports policymakers and public administrations in promoting the country’s social, environmental, and economic development.
Sports & Entertainment
The Sports & Entertainment Ecosystem coordinates all initiatives related to the sports industry and its connected sectors, developing partnerships with key players in the sports system and promoting a managerial culture in the international context.
Custom research
Organizations’ knowledge needs are always individual and specific. Thanks to its extensive customized research activity, oriented toward the client’s needs and concrete objectives, SDA Bocconi engages with its partners and develops projects designed to support people, companies, and institutions in processes of strategic change. Depending on organizations’ needs, customized research can combine cross-cutting expertise and draws on the knowledge assets of the entire School.
Competitive grants
Successful applied research is the result of solid fundamental research. SDA Bocconi researchers have been awarded numerous competitive grants funded by the European Commission and by other international and national bodies. Because competitive grants are awarded on the basis of the international scientific community’s assessment of the quality of the projects, they attest to the quality of the research conducted by SDA Bocconi School of Management.
