To guarantee the best quality of learning we need you and the other participants to have a good educational background and a certain professional experience.
For this reason the participation requirements and selection criteria for the MAFED are rigorous and demanding.
You are required to have:
You are required to submit an official transcript or certified copy of your grades (in English or Italian) and a certified copy of your degree certificate from the college or university you attended. This must include grades for individual subjects with the grading scale, the type of degree, the date of graduation and the dates of enrolment.
Applicants who obtained a university degree in Italy must provide a self-declaration of the Degree Certificate and Transcript (form provided by your university). This self-declaration is only for students who graduated from Italian universities.
MAFED is held entirely in English, thus all applicants must be highly proficient in written and spoken English. If English is not your mother tongue, you must submit a result of the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic or CPE tests.
At the testing site, you can specify that your results be sent directly to SDA Bocconi (TOEFL School Code: 0698, PTE School Code: R7G-6R-23).
If you have already taken one of these tests, the original results must be sent directly to the school. Test results prior to January 2022 are no longer valid.
A test result may be waived for mother-tongue English speakers and for students who did their degree in English, or can document significant professional experience in an English-speaking country.
References must be from people who know you well, and can comment knowledgeably on your professional and/or academic background, providing a detailed evaluation of your qualifications for our MAFED.
The contact details of your referees (name, surname and company email address) will need to be uploaded on the automatic tool of the online application form. The referees will then receive a form to be filled out and submitted to us.
The SDA test, offered in English, assesses quantitative, logical, and verbal skills. You are also required to prepare a MAFED essay: a power point presentation on “Personal Branding”.
Enrollment for the SDA test and guidelines on the MAFED essay will be communicated by Admission Services once the pre-selection is complete.
If your company intends to financially support your participation in the MAFED program (through partial or total payment of the tuition fee), an additional document must be completed by a company representative. A special form is available on our online application.
Fill out and submit the online application through our website and upload all required documents online.
Kindly notice the application portal is an independent system, therefore your SDA Bocconi website (www.sdabocconi.it) credentials are not to be used. Please proceed with a new registration.
NOTE: Candidates from disciplines other than business administration are advised to submit the application well in advance, in view of the recommended attendance of online pre-courses.
Official transcripts and/or certified copies should be both uploaded and sent by conventional mail to:
SDA Bocconi, Masters Division
Recruiting and Admissions Service - MAFED
Via Sarfatti, 10
20136 Milan, Italy
Applicants may use our application website to verify the arrival of their documents and to upload the digital documentation. Documents can be uploaded after your online application has been submitted.
For further clarification on individual applications, please contact Admissions Service.
SDA Bocconi, Masters Division
Recruiting and Admissions Service - MAFED
The selection process begins in March 2024. The application is available exclusively online.
You may verify the arrival of your application and confirm that all the documentation has been received through our application website.
Applications are examined on a rolling basis and, given the high number of applications, those received much in advance of the deadline have a greater chance of being admitted. Therefore, it is in your best interest to submit your application as early as possible.
When we receive your application, we carry out a pre-selection based on the documents sent. The Admissions Committee lets you know if you are considered suitable to proceed with the selection process.
If so, you may be required to have an interview with program director, which may be held at SDA Bocconi in Milan or remotely. This will allow you to show that you have the essential skills, talents, and motivations that are essential to getting the most out of our MAFED program.
The final result will be communicated once the application is complete, which means all documents must have been received and tests completed. You will receive a formal letter from Admissions Service (results are never communicated via telephone).
The total fee for 2025 is € 36,000 to be paid in four installments
First Installment
€ 9,000
on acceptance of your admission to the Master Program
Second Installment
€ 9,000
no later than 28 February 2025
Third Installment
€ 9,000
no later than 30 April 2025
Fourth Installment
€ 9,000
no later than 27 June 2025
Each year multiple scholarships and tuition waivers are available for outstanding candidates, thanks to the ongoing support of companies, other organizations, as well as our Alumni and current students.
Applications are evaluated according to the following criteria:
TUITION WAIVERS 2025 (Expired)
Tuition Waivers for Excellent MAFED candidates
NEW Tuition Waiver for Outstanding MAFED candidates
Tod's Tuition Waivers for Excellent MAFED candidates
Candidates Athletes
(For All Full-Time Specialized Masters)
To be eligible for a tuition waiver, you must:
The tuition waivers will be awarded during the selection process and no later than the starting date of Master.
You can apply to the scholarship/tuition waivers even though your selection process is still in progress.
The School assists candidates with their search for funding by supplying the necessary documentation and encouraging them to explore all scholarship and loan possibilities. SDA Bocconi provides opportunities for low-interest loans to admitted students (International students, Italian students), thanks to agreements with partner banks. Loan applications must be submitted by the end of month that follows your Master starting date.
Furthermore, the University provides international students with information about possible sources for financing in several countries. For further information, please visit the Università Bocconi website.
A whole team of experts is here to assist you during your decision process: our recruiting people will be meeting you during our events in Italy and abroad; a team of professionals will then assess and select your profile and also guide you throughout your admissions process.
Head of Recruiting & Admissions Service
Recruiting Coordinator
If you want to learn more about our International Student Care service, click here.
SDA Bocconi organizes events and meetings throughout the year, both online and offline, where you can interact with directors, faculty, alumni, and staff.
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