SDA Bocconi School of Management

After a few years in digital marketing, I decided I needed a deep dive into marketing fundamentals. I did some searching and found that EMMS met many of my expectations. Walking into that classroom in Bocconi on our first day, I was met by a pool of diverse and now-familiar faces. We thought we were learning how to be better marketers and salespeople; but, throughout the pandemic, we learned how to be better humans.
EMMS is a great taught program but what sets it apart are the people you meet. I would never have had the opportunity to connect with so many brilliant minds – professors, peers, and guest speakers – had I not pursued EMMS. What was supposed to be a 13-month journey became 16 months, which gave us more time to learn from each other and grow as a community. The program directors did an excellent job managing the changing circumstances and I believe that is one of the best parts of the experience – learning resilience by witnessing it and living through it.

"Thanks to the EMMIO experience I had the opportunity to develop professionally in a team and to feel part of the “World's family”. EMMIO is about learning, working together, sharing experiences and understanding the complexity of International Development. Thanks to the Executive Coaching I was able to get ahead of the challenges I had to face in times of uncertainty and to become stronger. EMMIO made me change for the better, and I found it as a necessary step to concretely contribute to changing the world together as “one” and serve the 2030 Agenda. Thank you EMMIO team!"

"MAFED is a true masterclass in the business of fashion and an invaluable investment for anyone looking to pursue a career in such a competitive and fast-moving industry. SDA Bocconi is one of the world’s leading business schools and attracts the very best global talent, creating a diverse mix of highly ambitious and accomplished people and a stimulating environment of academic excellence. The MAFED programme is structured by industry experts to include in-depth study of the fundamental pillars of business, delivered in the context of luxury fashion. There is a focus on data-driven analytics, merchandising and corporate finance alongside in-depth courses in digital marketing, customer experience and retail. Perhaps the biggest strength of the MAFED programme is the direct access to professionals at the very top of the luxury industry, with many opportunities to meet and learn from CEOs and benefit from valuable networking opportunities. As a professional in the luxury industry, MAFED gives you a real edge."

Why did you choose to undertake the Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA?
In life, learning is an ongoing process. This philosophy is my natural engine in both my personal and professional life. The global pandemic emphasized the necessity to question the rules, and now the world is going through fundamental changes. It is great to be part of the SDA Bocconi international community to learn together and from each other new ways to approach business, brands and people.
Which personal/professional needs/motivations lie behind your choice?
I am a woman from centuries old civilization renowned for inherent entrepreneurship and meaningful life philosophies. I would love to unite my western mindset with these foundations and propose a new profile of leadership.
What are your expectations for the upcoming months within the GEMBA program?
Learn, share and grow on a human and intellectual level.
Your GEMBA program in 3 words?
Structure. Vision. Empowerment.
If you really believe in it you can do it.
So just do it.

M is for Milano - one of the most multicultural and welcoming city’s in Europe. A fast-growing environment that provides opportunities for both national and International students. You will get in touch with amazing people coming from all over the world, with different cultural and professional backgrounds. A great opportunity to grow and build strong relationships and lasting friendships.

C is for Challenge. The MCF will be one of the most challenging experiences of your life. Hard work and determination will let you reach the top and go beyond. All the professors are ready to share their experiences and knowledge, enriching and guiding you throughout the program.

F is for Future. The MCF is the one of the most advanced and comprehensive programs in finance and prepares you to jump directly into the financial industry. Thanks to the broad financial knowledge gained, you will be able to carry out most of the tasks and succeed in your professional career.

MCF, a life-changing experience that will always make you proud.

I attended Emilux because I wanted to improve my knowledge about the luxury world in an experienced, diverse and international environment. I found an outstanding program, led by an expert faculty, with a professional and detailed content and a high exposure. Discovering the various faces of luxury through different markets and sectors lights up your mind and gives you a 360° view of the topic. Emilux is an inspiring program that creates passion and knowledge to enter this challenging and evolving industry.

"Field trips are always stimulating, where we have the opportunity to meet and talk with great names of the Italian cultural scene. During the conversation with Paolo Baratta, President of Biennale di Venezia, it was interesting to understand his vision of art’s social function and the role of the Venice Biennale in the contemporary art scene. Baratta pointed out that visitors should be treated as people and not customers. The exhibitions are about exchanges between the art and the visitor, and their unique experience, where every visitor has the chance to be motivated and inspired by them. Learning from different points of view, perspectives and institutions makes the MAMA at SDA Bocconi a more diverse and dynamic program. Going beyond school walls give us practical skills, expanding the knowledge we learn in the classroom."

"Studying MIHMEP in Milano was one of the best experiences of my life.
I learned to see the world with different perspectives, by also looking through the lens of my fellow students who came from all over the globe.
For me, MIHMEP not only equipped me with advanced academic knowledge, it also paved the way for me with networks and communication for further developing my career"

My career goals flow from two fundamental beliefs, first, the marriage of business and welfare traditionally has few takers. However, if history is any guide, both are equally important for development of human race. And secondly, the world is changing at a blinding pace and at every turn and twist of the change, Darwin's principle of survival of the fittest, has been confirmed. Those that survive are those that adapt. Of all thing I have learnt during this MBA, the most useful skills I have inherited are collaboration, compassion, and agility to tackle the blinding pace of the disruptive changes of today. I'm not sure what is out there for us in near future but I'm very sure that in long-term, we all are set to make an impact in society and lead the change.