The Executive MBA seeks highly motivated participants with diverse profiles, a strong professional background, and well-defined personal qualities. Admission is based on a rigorous selection process that evaluates motivation and personal aptitudes, fostering the creation of a highly stimulating environment.
EMBA WEEKEND
Application Deadline
February 12, 2025
Tuition waivers application deadlines
I round: November 20, 2024
II round: February 12, 2025
Early submission of your application is strongly encouraged.
The application for the Executive MBA Weekend (2025–2027 edition) is available online at the following link: EMBA Weekend.
The application deadline is February 12, 2025.
The following documents must be uploaded in the designated section:
A document is required to clearly indicate the type of degree, graduation date, grades obtained in individual courses, and the grading scale.
For candidates with a degree earned in Italy, all degree certificates are accepted except those marked with the statement: "Il presente certificato non può essere prodotto agli organi della pubblica amministrazione o ai privati gestori di pubblici servizi."
In such cases, candidates must provide a self-certification of their degree, including a list of grades obtained in individual courses (using the form provided by their university). This self-certification is required only for graduates of Italian universities.
Proficiency in written and spoken English is required to access certain courses and participate in the international module. If English is not your native language, you must take one of the following tests: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic, or CAE. When registering for the test, please specify the School's code (0698 for TOEFL or R7G-6R-23 for PTE Academic).
Candidates who have already taken the test must provide the original document to the School. Proof of English proficiency can be submitted during the selection process, even after the application has been submitted.
Since this is a significant component of the final evaluation, candidates are encouraged to take the test and send the results to the School as soon as possible.
Exemptions may be granted to candidates who are native English speakers, hold a university degree completed in English, or can demonstrate substantial professional experience in an English-speaking country or in a corporate environment where English is the official language.
The candidate's employer may support their participation in the Executive MBA by partially or fully funding the tuition fees.
In such cases, the company must submit the appropriate sponsorship application, completed by a representative of the organization, using the specific form included in the admission application.
The application must also be accompanied by:
The Admissions portal is a platform separate from the website www.sdabocconi.it, so you will need to register again.
For further clarifications, you can contact the Recruiting and Admissions Service:
SDA Bocconi - Master Division
Via Sarfatti, 10
20136 Milan, Italy
Tel: +39 02 5836 3176/3214
admissions.emba@sdabocconi.it
The selection process is based on a comprehensive analysis of the documentation submitted, along with other factors, and aims to select a qualified, motivated class capable of contributing to a stimulating environment. We seek to understand not only if you are a good fit for the Executive MBA, but also if the EMBA aligns with your expectations.
Participant Selection
The selection process is rolling and takes place during the following period:
During the selection process, the School evaluates applications and awards scholarships/exemptions to deserving candidates who have submitted a formal request.
Upon receiving the application, the Recruiting and Admissions Service will begin the preselection based on the documents submitted. If the documents are deemed suitable, you will be contacted (by phone or email) for the next stages, which consist of a test and an individual interview.
The entire evaluation process generally takes up to eight weeks from the completion of all stages.
Admitted candidates must confirm their participation by the deadline indicated by the Admissions Service. The results will be communicated in writing to all candidates. Full details regarding the selection process and the required documentation can be found in the application form.
Candidates are asked to indicate their preference for the Executive MBA program in the online application. The School reserves the right to cancel a program if the number of qualified applications is insufficient to ensure the classroom’s quality standards. In such cases, candidates will be informed about their program allocation based on their preferences indicated in the application form.
SDA Test
In Italian, organized by SDA Bocconi, this is an aptitude test designed to assess logical, verbal, and numerical reasoning skills, and does not require specific preparation.
Alternatively:
GMAT
The GMAT is an internationally recognized test that assesses quantitative, verbal, and analytical skills. During the test, you must specify the name of the School.
The program's MBA identification code is: 3WJ-L8-63. Candidates who have already taken the test must submit their results to the School. Results from before 2020 are not valid.
Interview
The individual interview is a key component of the selection process. It can be conducted at SDA Bocconi or, in some cases, via video call.
Selection Outcome
The Admissions Service will notify you of the selection outcome via email, whether the result is positive or negative. In no case will the outcome be communicated by phone. The decisions made by the selection committee are final.
In the case of:
Admission: You will receive the official admission letter and participation contract. You must confirm your participation by the deadline indicated by the Admissions Service.
If the number of available spots has been filled, the School may place you on a waiting list or offer you admission for the following edition.
Admission to the program is valid for the year in which the application was submitted. You may request a deferral to the following year, but confirmation of admission is at the discretion of the Admissions Service.
Non-admission: The selection process evaluates each candidate’s performance while also considering the overall composition of the EMBA class. Although the School recognizes the effort each candidate invests in the selection process, it does not provide personalized feedback to candidates who are not admitted.
The participation fee for EMBA Weekend 2025-2027 is €58,000 (excluding VAT).
The fee is to be paid in five installments.
First Installment
€ 11.600
Upon acceptance of admission
Second Installment
€ 11.600
Due by June 30, 2025
Third Installment
€11.600
Due by November 28, 2025
Fourth Installment
€11.600
Due by May 29, 2026
Fifth Installment
€11.600
Due by September 30, 2026
The participation fee for EMBA Modular 2024-2026 is €55,000 (excluding VAT).
The fee is to be paid in five installments.
First Installment
€ 11.000
Upon acceptance of admission.
Second Installment
€ 11.000
Due by December 20, 2024
Third Installment
€11.000
Due by April 30, 2025
Fourth Installment
€11.000
Due by September 30, 2025
Fifth Installment
€11.000
Due by January 30, 2026
Application Fee: € 150
Participation Fee Includes:
Participants in the PSM - Programma di Sviluppo Manageriale of SDA Bocconi who are interested in the Executive MBA can access the program with a 20% discount on the registration fee.
Thanks to the contribution of the Bocconi Alumni Community, SDA Bocconi School of Management offers the following partial tuition waivers based on merit for the respective programs:
EMBA Weekend 2025-2027:
EMBA Modular 2024-2026:
For each edition, 30% of the exemptions are allocated to candidates with an outstanding profile.
EMBA Weekend Edition Roma 2025-2027
4 Partial tuition waivers - Roma
EMBA Weekend Edition Milano 2025-2027
7 Partial tuition waivers - Milano
EMBA Weekend Edition Milano/Roma 2025-2027
1 Partial tuition waivers reserved for female candidates, in memory of Alessandra Pederzoli
EMBA Modular Edition 2024-2026
6 Partial tuition waivers
1 Partial tuition waivers reserved for female candidates, in memory of Alessandra Pederzoli
Thanks to the contribution of:
Criteria and Assignment Procedure
The number of tuition waivers for each phase and the criteria for their assignment are defined by a Commission whose judgment is final. Beneficiaries will be notified of the outcome by the start date of the Executive MBA.
Requirements to apply for an exemption:
Requests will be evaluated based on the following factors:
The tuition waivers will be assigned during the selection process, within the deadlines specified in the call. The request may be submitted even before the completion of the selection process.
Important Note: Admission to the Executive MBA is independent of whether or not an exemption or scholarship is awarded.
SDA Bocconi supports candidates in securing funding by providing the necessary documentation to complete financial aid applications. For more information, you can refer to the funding section of the Bocconi University website (Italian students, international students). The funding application must be submitted to the School by the end of the month following the course start date.
Additionally, the University provides international students with information on potential funding sources in various countries around the world.
A dedicated team of experts is available to assist you during your decision-making process. Our recruiters will meet you at our events in Italy and abroad. Our recruiters will evaluate and select your profile and guide you throughout the entire admissions process.
Head of Recruiting & Admissions Service
Recruiting Coordinator
If you want to learn more about our Student Care service, click here.
SDA Bocconi organizes events and meetings throughout the year, both online and offline, where you can interact with the Director and other members of the EMBA Community.
