By bringing together outstanding professionals from both the public and private sectors, the EMMIO focuses on the rebirth of multilateralism and leverages on the need for a renewed partnership approach to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), pillars of the 2030 Agenda.

An Engaging Journey in International Organizations Management

The EMMIO is built on the expertise of SDA Bocconi and, in particular, of the Public Management and Policy Department. Immersed in a truly international environment, and with an effective working method combining face-to-face lectures and distance learning sessions, you will have the unique opportunity to experience hands-on training in a highly interactive environment, where you’ll be able to develop your managerial competencies, nurture your leadership skills, and prepare for your future professional challenges.

Structure

11th Edition 2025-2026

  • Two face-to-face modules for a total of 25 full in-class days, alternating lectures given by SDA Bocconi professors, talks from senior practitioners, and interactive workshops, including simulations and role-playing games, case study discussions, and group work.
  • Two blocks, of courses in distance learning, delivered via webinars in a virtual classroom environment and online forums that will allow you to complete assignments, receive expert feedback, and actively engage with the other participants.
  • Executive Coaching to serve individual development goals via one-to-one sessions with certified coaches
  • Capstone Project aimed at giving continuity to learning with structured follow-up opportunities to discuss the concrete application of the content discussed in class within the daily working environment.

TERM I - FACE TO FACE IN MILAN - CORE MODULES: ENVISIONING AND INNOVATING

In the first part of the program you will have the opportunity to consolidate a series of soft skills in order to “see beyond” and move successfully in your organizational environment.

6 Oct 2025

23 Oct 2025

TERMS II & III - DISTANCE LEARNING: MANAGING AND LEADING

In this part of the program you will devote yourself to specific management tools. The SDA Bocconi distance learning formula provides learning objects that are always available online, on a specific platform, and on all devices.

Nov 2025

Apr 2026

TERM IV - FACE TO FACE IN MILAN - CORE MODULES: MANAGING RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS

In the final part of the program you will be able to develop the most specific skills for the operational and strategic management of an international organization.

5 May 2026

22 May 2026

GRADUATION DAY

May 2026

Learning Model

EMMIO combines a hands-on approach with a solid theoretical component, anchored around management frameworks and tools tailored to the operational and institutional specificities of international organizations.


Different and complementary learning methodologies will be adopted, to generate the participants’ highest active learning involvement.

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Faculty

EMMIO Faculty, Guest Speakers