The Full-time Master in Business Management with a focus on Social and Cooperative Business is aimed at young graduates who want to pursue a managerial career in a sector, such as Benefit companies and Bcorp, that has reached a high level of visibility and interest from interlocutors institutional, economy and finance.
Social enterprises are private entities that carry out a business activity of general interest, non-profit and for civic, solidarity and social utility purposes on a stable and main basis, adopting responsible and transparent management methods and favoring the widest involvement of workers, users and other interested parties in their activities. The Social and Cooperative Business address therefore aims to specialize the participants in the management of non-profit economic activities, activities recovered or built through initiatives with high ethical and social value, also with respect to issues such as inclusion and for the particular capacity to find new governance formulas. In fact, the functioning of these activities benefits from the logic of efficiency and economic effectiveness typical of for-profit enterprises, adapting them however to the specific situation; in order to operate effectively in social enterprises, the learning of particular knowledge and sensitivity for the regulation and management of specific activities, resources and people is also required.
The Full-time Master in Social and Cooperative Business is part of the full-time offer, aimed at reconciling business management with the characteristics of the sectors it is aimed at. The program is organized in three cycles that integrate classroom activities, group work, workshops, testimonials from the business world such as BMmeetings and ends with an internship in the company; in addition to general Business Administration courses and some subjects related to the specific address, there are numerous activities for the learning of soft skills, included in the program throughout the period of the master, such as a course in Public Speaking, a course of Business English, a Negotiation course, a Project Work transversal to other activities that lasts throughout the Master on the topic of business planning and many thematic seminars, as well as three Project Work with companies lasting one month each, in the period of May, June and July.
The internship is scheduled for the month of September.
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The Master in Business Management – Social and Cooperative Business is a full-time program structured in 1.500 hours of learning activities over 12 months of study, divided into: 360 hours of lecturing, an estimated 540 hours of independent study, and 600 hours of internship. The structure of the Master is divided into:
Classroom participation is about 30 hours per week structured in order to allow time to work in groups, while not neglecting individual students focus and management of interpersonal relationships.
The course is enriched by 3 extensive company projects with a sectorial approach (each lasting one month) that are spaced and integrated with classroom activities and case studies.
The Master offers Business Administration courses intended to consolidate the conceptual knowledge and the operational techniques that are applied to the companies. There are also courses and projects with a focus on sectorial issues of Social and Cooperative Business. Business Administration courses are concentrated mainly in the first term and are common to all the Master specializations; while track specific courses and company projects take place in the second term.
Given the importance of English language in business, the School offers the opportunity to participate in English conversation sessions within the classroom.
This course focuses on the main components of accounting, budgeting and cost analysis. In addition the course will train students on how to analyze economic-financial forecasts and budgets as well as understand the measurement and interpretation of the economic-financial performance of the company. Calculation and analysis in decision-making, management supervision, strategic control and strategic cost management will also be explored.
Corporate sustainability and the circular economy are currently among the most discussed topics internationally, also due to climate change. The aim of the course is to understand why these issues are of such importance, underlining their urgency. We will learn more about the innovation activities of operational and system processes that companies adopt to implement strategies aimed at the Circulary Economy and the transition to a low carbon business model.
Longo MariolinaThe course deals with the topics considered most relevant in the context of Digital Culture. Below is an introduction to the main topics covered in the course:
1. Data processing: meaning and limitations (from Kurt Godel and Alan Turing to Quantum and Beyond)
2. Counter Culture vs. Cyber Culture (Stewart Brand & Bob Taylor, a la carte).
3. Codification: Meaning and Perspectives.
4. Internet: Lo and Behold.
5. History of Calculus.
6. The rise of Artificial Intelligence: Of Men and Machines.
7. Digitalization of the text + Analysis of the Literature + Maps + Interactive Media + Games + Design + Media Art: Digital Humanities?
8. Big Brother in action: Surveillance, Hacking, Privacy, Cyber security and Data.
9. Ethics, Moral Responsibility and Responsibility in Data Processing.
10. New Web Economy.
The objective of the course in Digital Marketing is to provide the necessary knowledge for successfully implementing a marketing strategy utilizing new information technology, analyzing the needs of the client, the company communication and sales. A principally quantitative approach for measuring the effectiveness of Digital Marketing activities, which finds their natural application in an online context (e.g. Social Media, E-Commerce, Direct Marketing), without overlooking the application of new technologies in an offline context (e.g. Apps and Mobile Marketing in a modern Retailing environment). At the end of the course, it is expected that the students will have acquired a high level of knowledge on the main tools used in the field of Digital Marketing, allowing them to: define and implement a coherent Digital Marketing strategy; select the best suited tools based on strategic objectives; monitor the effectiveness by means of rigorous analytical procedures.
Nader ClaudioThe evaluation of how economically sound a project or investment is, determining the value of a company, understanding the fiscal variables which determine an optimal financial structure. Corporate governance, venture capital and the main issues inherent to the listing of companies on the stock exchange. The functions of the principle derived tools and their use when covering financial risks of the company.
Baschieri GiuliaFrom business model to marketing operational plan. The basic conceptual and quantitative tools necessary to understand, analyze, and build relationships that a company establishes with its own market: the centrality of the customer, the study of purchasing behavior, the processes of segmentation and positioning, development of new products and diffusion of innovation, pricing decisions, distribution and communication.
Zammit AlessandraIntroduction to marketing research: descriptive analysis. Utilizing probability and hypothesis in marketing research. Design and technical development finalized for collecting primary data. Data analysis: regression. Segmentation and clustering techniques. Perceptual maps and positioning.
Zammit Alessandra
The course focuses on issues related to the management of materials along the supply chain, from suppliers to distribution channels. In this regard, they have a vital role. Managerial and organizational decisions made about the relationships with external companies with which we relate to, are the focal point of the course. In analyzing the vertical relationships between firms, the course seeks to develop: sensitivity to the Strategic Importance of the reports, the technical and managerial knowledge needed to deal with the decisions in the matter and organizational skills needed to manage them.
Regattieri AlbertoThe educational sessions provide different learning methods, including lectures, simulations, discussions of case studies, presentations by companies, testimonies, and group work.
The curriculum is complete with a series of Master Lectures given by professionals from the world of business, academia, and politics, which also provide numerous opportunities for discussion and interaction with the business world through case histories.
The program is developed in close collaboration with business partners both during the courses, and during the three sectorial company projects; the didactic approach is totally different from traditional university courses, as the lessons of the Master provide practical tools which allow practitioners to carry out concrete projects.
This project vision consists of:
The integration with companies is a priority and an ever-present feature of all programs of the Bologna Business School, hence for the Master in Business Management – Retail Management and E-Commerce too.
The School is fully committed to creating employability, by way of a systematic career service action, constantly focused on matching at best the students’ professional projects with the needs companies have.
The internship is an exceptional springboard, suffice it to say that six months after the end of the full-time masters at Bologna Business School on average 90% of students work in a company.
The BBS Career Service assists and supports students since the very beginning, along a training and professional development path. This is accomplished by organizing a series of workshops, with the aim of providing the fundamental tools and resources to be appropriately prepared for the labor market.
The goal of the Career Service is also to allow students to connect with national and international companies. Over the years, Bologna Business School has managed to establish a wide-ranging network and a sound partnership with leading companies in Italy, thanks to a personalized approach, based on each company’s needs. The collaboration features the following activities:
The tuition fee for the Master is 12.100 euro (VAT free) which is divided into two installments:
The fee includes participation in the Master, all the study material available through the online platform, and access to the services and facilities of Bologna Business School such as: personal account for the Alma wi-fi, use of the PCs in the Computer Lab, access to the study areas, access to the internal gym, special rates for the School restaurant.
Furthermore, the fee gives participants the right to take advantage of the supporting activities of the School, such as the language courses and the master lectures by invitation.
Free parking is also available within the BBS campus.
Additionally, with the Student Card of the University of Bologna, students have access to all of the university facilities, including over 100 libraries, digital resources and study halls (including databases and online subscriptions); the three city center canteens and all university student related discount offers. More information is available on the site of the University of Bologna: http://www.unibo.it/it/servizi-e-opportunita
Participants are eligible to apply for Honor Loan with subsidised rate up to the complete coverage of the application fee.
For more information please mail to gestioneimpresa@bbs.unibo.it
Bologna Business School provides partial scholarships. All of these scholarships are merit-based and will be awarded to the top-ranked candidates in the selection process. At the end of the master, the School assigns a prize to the best student.
The cost of the Master can be covered in full or partially by third parties: public bodies, foundations, or companies.
Applying is open to anyone holding an undergraduate degree of the old and new system. The degree must be obtained on or before the enrollment deadline of the Master.
For auditors, an undergraduate degree is not necessary.
The admission to the Master is subject to the positive evaluation of the selection test in line with the number of places available. The selection test consists of a motivational interview.
This Master’s is open to all applicants with a bachelor’s degree obtained before the enrolment deadline of each round. Application steps:
1. Register on “Students Online” by connecting to the site studenti.unibo.it
2. Select “First Level Master”.
3. Pay the participation fee for the selection (60 euro for each Master)
4. Upload the required documents online:
For further guidance, students who obtained a bachelor’s degree abroad are encouraged to check the page below: https://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolment-transfer-and-final-examination/declaration-of-value-translation-and-legalization
For further guidance, we advise all students to read carefully the instructions indicated in the “call for applicantions” and “operating instructions” files downloadable below and to click here to get access to a video tutorial containing instructions on how to apply for selections.
The selection process will be held at Bologna Business School. In line with the number of available places, admission to the program is granted according to the position on the list of qualified candidates, drawn up on the basis of the total score awarded at the end of the admissions process. Click here to get access to a video tutorial containing instructions on how to apply for selections.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY TO THE SELECTIONS CONCENTRATION FORMFaculty members at Bologna Business School work together offering outstanding teaching standards. An international and interdisciplinary approach is guaranteed by a joint team of distinguished national core professors, adjunct, visiting professors, guest speakers and top managers.
Giulia Baschieri
Senior Assistant Professor of Corporate Finance
University of Bologna
Federica Bandini
Associate Professor
University of Bologna
Mariolina Longo
Associate Professor of Business and Management Engineering
University of Bologna
Matteo Mura
Associate Professor of Business and Management Engineering
University of Bologna
Claudio Nader
Digital Strategist
Nimai
Pietro Ravagli
Gabriele Pizzi
Associate Professor of Marketing
University of Bologna
Alberto Regattieri
Full Professor of Industrial Mechanical Systems Engineering
University of Bologna
Valentina Fiore
Alessandra Zammit
Associate Professor of Management
University of Bologna
Sara Zanni
Junior Assistant Professor of Business and Management Engineering
University of Bologna
Andrea Zanoni
Full Professor of Business Administration
University of Bologna