Bologna Business School is an international community made up of ideas, people, networks and projects. We are the Business School of the University of Bologna, the oldest university in the Western world. Our home is Villa Guastavillani, a splendid 16th century residence located in the heart of Italy, in one of the most attractive and intriguing regions in Europe.
At Bologna Business School we believe in the transformative power of expertise, passion and courage, and the prospect of making things happen. We are inspired by and draw from the top international standards to provide learning environments that are rigorous, innovative and in constant dialogue with the business community.
At Bologna Business School we have deep roots locally. It is these roots which provide the nourishment and energy that set us apart and allow us to measure up to thought, technology and business leaders. We have the privilege of Bologna as our point of departure and the responsibility to demonstrate to the world our unique expertise.
At Bologna Business School we support and promote personal and professional development that is autonomous, responsible and flexible. We encourage curiosity and the ability to adapt, we favor the creation of open and effective interpersonal networks and promote leadership that is courageous and inspiring.
At Bologna Business School we are forward looking and provide cutting-edge, yet accessible, services. We don’t walk away from challenges, and always seek to innovate in order to grow and strengthen our community of students, alumni, faculty, business networks and international partner universities.
Dialogue across different fields of study, the sharing of practical experiences, experimentation with new technologies. Our interdisciplinary approach is present in the classroom, in our business partnerships, and in our network, all supported by leaders from every academic and professional sphere.
Rooted in the local economy of our territory: Emilia-Romagna. Innovative researches and project developments in partnership with Italian and International companies. Our strong integration with the entrepreneurial world creates value and opens the doors to growth.
We are characterized by the ability to adapt to any context, mental flexibility, and responsible entrepreneurship. Our dynamism turns ideas into action, identifies opportunities in the most difficult circumstances, and supports our students as they reinvent themselves and their careers.
Global vision, self-awareness, an open and collaborative spirit: our international identity means living and acting glocally, with a truly global world view and the ability to draw from an increasingly diverse community.
Academics, art, technology and flavors: an urban campus situated in an international capital of excellence in academics, food & wine, automobiles, automation, tourism and fashion. Our Bologna is Villa Guastavillani, the campus nestled in the green hills just steps from the city.
Students, faculty, alumni, businesses, institutions and partner universities: our community is a combination of the stories and projects of the thousands of individuals who animate the life of Bologna Business School inside and beyond the walls of the School.
At Bologna Business School we believe in cutting-edge and high quality education. With this in mind we design our course offering with the strategic guidance of an International Advisory Board and the day-to-day input of mixed teams made up of academics, practitioners, consultants and players on the global socio-economic scene.
At Bologna Business School we believe in continuing and customized education. This is why we build our programs to fit the needs of our stakeholders:
At Bologna Business School we believe in accessible and open education. That is why we encourage the right to education by providing scholarships each year and guaranteeing honor loans to all of our international students.
GLOBAL MBA. Analysis, global orientation and leadership development for the growth of young professionals who are open to the world. 5 thematic and functional specializations.
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FULL-TIME MASTERS. Knowledge, practical orientation, and teamwork to jump start tomorrow’s careers. 10 programs and the possibility to choose from among different specializations.
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EXECUTIVE MASTERS. Challenges, refresher courses, and networking for the solidification of experienced professionals. 11 programs, various formats and learning methods.
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OPEN PROGRAMS. In-depth research programs, intensive learning, and collaboration with the School’s community to stay up to speed with specific trends. A continuously updated portfolio of courses.
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“One year in BBS, it changed my life. What I have achieved is absolute out of my expectations. Now, I am working in Maserati headquarters as a CRM specialist. Thanks to BBS, I have a huge group of good friends from all around the world; it helps me to work across different culture and country now. The networks, professors, syllabi, supports and the study environment are just excellent. This unique International program made my dreams come true. Moreover, I know I will have more and more opportunities because of my experience in BBS. I am so thankful, glad and proud to be one of the students from Bologna Business School."
Chan Ka Sing
CRM Specialist, Maserati
MBA - DESIGN, FASHION AND LUXURY GOODS (A.A. 2012/13)
“The master's degree at Bologna Business School represented for me the crucial turning point from university theory to work practice. University lessons provide knowledge, but do not teach students to view the globalized work world through the watchful eyes of a manager. The various courses of the master turn the reality of business in a company, which is a mysterious world for students aspiring to work, into an ordered set of components with their own rules. The master has taught me to look at a single company as a set of units that work together for the success of the whole. Six months of full immersion in economics, marketing, and finance classes and project work combine to provide a cultural and experience asset that provide a great competitive advantage in the workplace.”
Monica Petreni
Export Sales Assistant, Castello di Ama
MGI - FOOD & WINE (A.A. 2012/13)
“I chose the EMBA to enrich my cultural background with new skills, the ones that today are increasingly essential for companies. This Master could be the key to remaining competitive in today’s fast-paced and ever changing environment.”
Fabio Benincampi
Product Development Purchasing Manager, Ducati Motor Holding
EMBA (ED. 2013/15)
“The course in Digital Marketing at BBS is an excellent springboard into the vast sea of online communication, dealing in particular with strategic planning and ROI measurement. During the course numerous case histories are presented by international professionals. This experiences are then enriched by the lectures of the faculty with insights and engaging educational issues updated to the ever-changing digital sector.”
Andrea Casa
Marketing Manager, Tonino Lamborghini SpA
DIGITAL MARKETING & COMMUNICATION (ED. 2012)
Massimo Bergami
Dean
“The lesson to be learned from the events happening in the world economy is that today we need managers who are flexible, innovative, and attentive to sustainability issues. Above all, we need new leaders capable of envisioning the future, guiding change, and understanding the impact of their decisions. At Bologna Business School we do not stop at managerial skills…we value creativity, broad vision and responsibility. We believe this is the only possible approach in today's business world. For those who, like us, want to make a difference.”
