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QUO VADIS? The dilemmas of our time

On Wednesday, March 20th, at 11 a.m., Villa Guastavillani will host the Trento Festival of Economics presentation with Fabio Tamburini, Director | Il Sole 24 Ore, Radiocor, and Radio 24.

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Luxury, Made in Italy and the Chinese Market: a meeting with Lelio Gavazza

Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the classrooms of Villa Guastavillani in Bologna, BBS headquarters, Global MBA students met Lelio Gavazza, a chemical engineer with a very high level and cross-cutting curriculum: from Exxon Chemical to the fashion industry. Today he is CEO of TOM FORD Fashion part of the Zegna Group after his long experience as […]

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Career Advancement and Global MBA

Interview with Andrea Zani, Head of Career Service, BBS.   – How is the BBS Career Service able to support Global MBA students in defining and implementing a career path? The BBS Career Service supports Global MBA students with dedicated tools and networks to start a career or reposition themselves in a new target market. […]

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StartUp Ecosystem Day: young and dynamic innovation conquers the BBS Community

Bologna, Villa Guastavillani, a day that is anything but an ordinary afternoon. The StartUp Ecosystem Day, now in its eighth edition, is about to begin. The busy hustle and bustle of participants and organizers resemble those of great occasions. The ancient walls of Bologna Business School’s historic headquarters seem to placidly watch over the hurried […]

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Merger & Acquisition

The idea of selling or acquiring a company or undertaking extraordinary transactions with the company’s capital is a significant moment for an entrepreneur, introducing a range of potential opportunities and challenges. This course provides essential technical skills and hands-on experience to effectively manage mergers and acquisitions. This program guides participants through a tactical and strategic […]

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Branding and Marketing Management in the Beauty Industry

The Executive Program provides a comprehensive overview of the development of Branding & Marketing in the Beauty sector in all its segments from Skin and Hair Care to Make up and Personal Care. Topics will be addressed by analyzing successful case studies and theoretical reflections. Through an exhaustive and complete program in the field of […]

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Sport Value Management

The Sport Value Management course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills, including through testimonials and project work, necessary to be competitive in the sports industry. The sports sector is experiencing great changes that bring with them just as many opportunities. Companies are opening up to this new horizon by giving more and […]

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Change Management

Change Management affects business activities from strategy definition to project management. In the current environment, aspects of complexity and high uncertainty impact companies and organizations in managing their objectives. The course is designed for Project Managers and Business Managers who use methodologies for managing projects, complex programs, and strategic portfolios in contexts of high variability […]

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ESG and Sustainable Finance

The socioeconomic paradigm shift is accelerating strongly, it is reshaping finance, so it needs to be analyzed and understood. Every area of finance is affected by the huge amounts of financial resources flowing into sustainable investments. But how to analyze and differentiate such changes? How to succeed in reconciling financial returns with real social and […]

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Communication Skills

Improving communication in the professional sphere is critical to the success of the team and the company. This course provides useful elements for developing effective communication in a business setting. This course will enable participants to increase awareness of their talents and limitations in interpersonal communication. It will also allow participants to enhance the former […]

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Family Business Governance

Through a discussion among experts in the field and with the direct experience of entrepreneurs, this course aims to provide entrepreneurs and senior managers of SMEs with training tools suitable for facilitating the governance of the business in its various stages of evolution and transformation, in order to be better able to cope with the […]

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Customer Service B2B

Increasingly, manufacturers and distributors are seeking to create value beyond their products by giving after-sales more and more prominence within their business models. The first definition related to the topic dates back to the late 1980s, by Vandermerwe & Rada: “Servitization is a strategy that industrial companies adopt by broadening the value proposition of their […]

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General Management Program online

The General Management Program enables the rapid growth of business specialists and high-potential young people by providing an overview of business functions and management tools. Engaging teaching approaches and the analysis of actual experiences provide a comprehensive understanding of business dynamics. Companies today need professionals who understand the responsibilities associated with their role and who […]

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Sustainability Reporting

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (EU Directive 2022/2464 – CSRD), published on December 16, 2022, which came into force on January 1, 2023, drastically changed the perspective of companies with respect to sustainability reporting, broadening the audience of stakeholders with respect to the previous “Non Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD)” and introducing reporting standards, the European […]

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Sustainability? A challenging job that requires passion and vocation. The Journey of Elisa Flamini

After a significant professional path in trade marketing for major multinational corporations, Elisa Flamini embarked on a personal and professional transformation journey at Bologna Business School. Her commitment to the Global MBA in Green Energy and Sustainable Businesses marked a turning point, steering her career toward sustainability. Now, as the head of the Sustainability department […]

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Virtual Open Day of the Executive International Master and MBAs

On Wednesday, April 17, at 5 p.m. (CEST), there will be via Microsoft Teams the Virtual Open Day of the Executive International Master and MBAs, an event dedicated to those who want to update and deepen their professional skills. During the Virtual Open Day, will be presented: From 5.00 pm Executive Master in Sustainability Transition […]

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Virtual Open Day of the Professional Masters

On Wednesday, April 3, from 4 pm (CET) there will be via Microsoft Teams the Virtual Open Day of the Professional Masters, where you will have the opportunity to know in detail the characteristics of our programs.   Register for the event to know the characteristics of these Masters: From 4 pm to 5 pm Master in […]

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Virtual Open Day Global MBA

Join our Virtual Open Day on Tuesday, March 26th, at 6 pm (CET), to discover the new Global MBA of Bologna Business School. During the meeting you will have the chance to talk to the Director of the Master and the International Office of the Global MBA in order to understand the main features of our five […]

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When Art Meets Business: Sculptor Jago Engages with Students at Bologna Business School

In Bologna Business School’s classrooms, an unusual and captivating event took place: Jago, an internationally renowned sculptor, engaged in dialogue with students of the  Global MBA  and the Professional Master in Business Management and Marketing Management. The discussion, moderated by Prof. Cristiano Boscato, offered insights into the synergy between art and entrepreneurship, showcasing how creative […]

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Virtual Open day Executive International Master and MBAs

On Thursday, March 21, at 5 pm (CET), there will be via Microsoft Teams the Virtual Open day Executive International Master and MBAs, an event dedicated to those who want to update and deepen their professional skills.   During the Virtual Open Day, will be presented: 5 pm CET Executive Master in Sustainability Transition Management […]

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SPEAKERS 2024

AGRI-FOOD/FOOD-TECH CHAIR: Alessandro Bonfiglioli | CEO, Caab Spa | Professor of Industrial Design e Branding, Bologna Business School PANELISTS: Enrica Gentile | CEO & Founder Areté – The Agrifood Intelligence Company Timothy Sean Jr. O’Connel | H-Farm Startup Center Director, Professor of Entrepreneurship H-Farm College, UniBO, & BBS Daniela Tontini | Consulting Manager – Agritech, […]

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Webinar | How should we create and innovate in the AI and digital era?

On Thursday 15 February, from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m., the webinar “How should we create and innovate in the AI and digital era?” will be held via Microsoft Teams. The presentation of the Executive Master in Technology and Innovation Management will open the webinar, which will discuss how today’s businesses should innovate in an […]

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EDITION 2024

Experiences of managers, entrepreneurs, or personalities who can, through their different stories, enrich the training path of students and former students of the Master in Business Management. Below is the meeting schedule for 2024: February 08/02/2024 | 5:30 p.m. | Uberto Fabbri Curcio – Apparel & Merchandising Manager | Ducati Motors 29/02/2024 | 5:30 p.m. […]

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Why Choose BBS for Your Global MBA

Bologna Business School is an international school created in collaboration with the University of Bologna, the oldest in the world. Its goal is to train managers capable of leading companies through the changes of an era that is uncertain and complex, but precisely because of this rich in possibilities. BBS offers an academic environment of […]

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Global MBA in Design, Fashion and Luxury Goods: leading creativity

The world of luxury and design is characterized by a constant quest for innovation and originality. Today this search is accompanied by an important focus on sustainability. To lead creativity in this industry requires not only artistic talent but also a solid managerial and strategic background. Italy is the home of beauty: the place of […]

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Global MBA in Green Energy and Sustainable Businesses: sustainability as a key value at Unibo

The University of Bologna, the oldest university in the world and at the forefront of sustainability issues, is committed to generating economic, social and environmental value for its community and surrounding area. Unibo has established a sustainability report: a document that allows monitoring the University’s actions towards students, the city and the environment and follows […]

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Virtual Open Day Global MBA

Join our Virtual Open Day on Monday, March 11th, at 3 pm (CET), to discover the new Global MBA of Bologna Business School. During the meeting you will have the chance to talk to the Director of the Master and the International Office of the Global MBA in order to understand the main features of our five […]

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Top Education Trends to watch in 2024

For the higher education world, 2023 showed an increasing focus on innovation and new technologies, and a strong emphasis on social and environmental impact, the importance of experiential and hands-on learning, and on the flexibility of curricula that must be able to adapt to the increasing demands of work-life balance. The digital and green transition […]

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Luciano Fratocchi

Luciano Fratocchi is a Full Professor of Business Engineering at the University of L’Aquila, where he teaches Business Management and Management Control Systems. As part of the educational offerings at Bologna Business School, he is a lecturer for the Supply Chain Management course within the Master’s program in Business Management. He graduated with honors in […]

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Accelerating Success: Keon Porter's Journey After the BBS Global MBA in Supercars, Superbikes, and Motorsports

In the high-octane world of supercars, superbikes, and motorsports, education and industry experience intertwine to create pathways to extraordinary careers. BBS’s Global MBA in Supercars, Superbikes, and Motorsports is a beacon for those aspiring to dive into this dynamic sector. Keon Porter, an alumnus of the program, now Marketing and Digital Manager at Ferrari of […]

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"Classic" finance and digital finance: models, paradigms, and digital transformation for today's accounts, managers, and analysts

Digital transformation is radically changing the financial marketplace. A redefinition of all parameters by which financial institutions operate, interact with customers and create value is now underway. The introduction of significant innovations in the financial market concerns all spheres: products, services, operations and business models. At the same time, companies and organizations operate with “classic” […]

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Why choose Bologna for your Global MBA: The University, its prestige and the quality of life in Bologna

Bologna, in 2023 second city for quality of life according to the Sole24Ore ranking and first in 2022, is like Bologna Business School: the perfect union between human scale and international orientation, between peace and speed, between artisan firms and international big companies. A strong destination for tourism, especially foreign tourism (about two million presences […]

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Global MBA at Bologna Business School: turning your passion into a career

Passion, desire and good intuitions are often set aside because they are not supported by a path that can turn them into a concrete possibility. The goal of Bologna Business School‘s Global MBA is to provide the tools to become successful managers, to turn a passion into a strong, concrete career. Intercultural exchange among students, […]

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Global MBA in Food and Wine: come discover the Italian "Food Valley"

Emilia-Romagna, also known as the Italian food valley, is a place where gastronomy means tradition and culture. A very high concentration of protected and typical products accompanies world-recognized gastronomic excellence: Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, and then tagliatelle, tortellini, the Bolognese ragù. Bologna is the capital of this magnificent Region, and […]

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Virtual Open Day Professional Masters

On Thursday, February 29, at 4 p.m. (CET) there will be via Microsoft Teams the Virtual Open Day of the Professional Masters, where you will have the opportunity to know in detail the characteristics of our programs.

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BBS Leadership Workshop | Henry Mintzberg

On Friday, February 9th, at 6 p.m., the BBS Leadership Workshop entitled “Humans and Organizations in the future | All you can ask Henry Mintzberg,” with Henry Mintzberg, Cleghorn Professor of Management Studies | McGill University, will be held at Villa Guastavillani. People and organizations live in a dynamic balanced relationship. Every organization behaves as […]

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Morselli Eugenio

Eugenio Morselli left from the Bologna Alma Mater with a top score graduation, to develop a two stages career as an international manager: the first one in the FMCG markets with leading multibrand groups like Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo. and Barilla and the second one “out of the Supermarket and into the Boutiques” in the […]

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Sales management: organizing and managing sales networks. Innovation and new technologies

In recent years, the world of sales has been deeply influenced by new technologies on marketing, supply chain and management of all company’s commercial activities. Automated processes, improved productivity and rapid data analysis have enabled the customization of offerings, definitely putting the consumer at the core of the entire process: from product creation to its […]

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Digital Leadership

In the era of digital transformation, companies must adapt to thrive in new and emerging markets. Powerful strategies must be adopted. Companies must foster change and innovation, invest in cutting-edge technologies (data analytics systems, cloud platforms, business process automation solutions, AI), and permanently train their employees to acquire the skills needed to manage the changes […]

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People management

People management is a practice concerned with planning, organizing and directing a company’s teams. Linked to human resource management, the manager specialized in people management can effectively manage the workforce, overseeing a company’s staff from recruitment to training and performance evaluation. He or she contributes to the creation of a positive company culture and a […]

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Sustainable innovation through technological excellence

Sustainable innovation is a priority for companies that want to drive their business into the future. With increasing environmental worries and the growing pressure to reduce the negative impact of human activities on the planet, many companies are seeking to apply new technologies that transform their practices into a set of ethical and ecologically sustainable […]

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Interpersonal skills for business

The development of interpersonal skills, or relationship skills, is one of the most relevant issues in the business world. Quality in relationships and strong communication skills are at the core of business dynamics, and managers capable of managing the complexity of social and interpersonal relationships become the focus of activities: optimal mindsets and tools enable […]

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Entrepreneurship and start-ups: building your own business project

Entrepreneurship means creating value through innovation and initiative. Developing an idea, a desire and turning it into a business requires first of all a vision, a goal to guide planning and strategy. It then takes resourcefulness and courage to deal with difficult situations, problem-solving skills and flexibility. One must understand the needs of the customer, […]

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Jobs and Artificial Intelligence: New Opportunities in the AI Era

Artificial intelligence is changing the business world, opening up new possibilities and offering unprecedented opportunities. The increasingly rapid development of AI technologies will bring enormous changes in the way we perform our most normal daily activities and in the kind of business we’re going to do. These transformations could lead to a radical redefinition of […]

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AI manager: one of the most in-demand professions of the near future

The AI manager is responsible for managing artificial intelligence in a company. The main role of the AI manager is to implement and develop AI solutions that can improve the efficiency and performance of the company itself. The use of artificial intelligence is becoming more and more prevalent in many departments, such as marketing, manufacturing, […]

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Sustainability and digital marketing: green marketing for positive impact and sustainable growth

Green marketing is a strategy based on promoting sustainable products and services that can reduce the environmental impact of business activities. It aims to raise consumer awareness, directing them to choose eco-friendly products, and it comes from the integration of online marketing with all concepts related to sustainability. In an increasingly digital world, companies must […]

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Communication skills

Communication skills concern the ability to transmit and receive information efficiently. Assertive, powerful, clear and persuasive communication is essential in business: it speeds up processes, reduces the risk of errors and engages colleagues and partners. It is not only about communicating but also about listening: actively paying attention to both written and verbal communication means […]

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Vittorio Martinelli

AD for Italy of the Japanese giant Olympus, he has gained extensive experience in the field of sales and marketing in large multinational companies. He is a part-time professor for the Bologna Business School and collaborates actively with SDA Bocconi, ISTUD Business School, Talent Garden Innovation School, and Fondazione ELIS.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP HUB

The Entrepreneurship HUB by Bologna Business School is a collector and catalyst of entrepreneurial experiences, a meeting point for all those who want to create or grow their own innovative business.

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Virtual Open Day of the International Executive Masters

On Tuesday, February 6, at 6 p.m. (CET), there will be via Microsoft Teams the Virtual Open Day of the International Executive Programs, an event dedicated to those who want to update and deepen their professional skills.   During the Virtual Open Day, will be presented: From 6 p.m. Executive Master in Business Analytics and Data Science […]

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How to Become a Food and Beverage Manager

The Food and Beverage Manager is a new professional profile related to the Horeca sector. It’s responsible for all activities related to this commodity category in companies or hotels with particularly high levels of service and complexity. Its main role is the management of the entire food and beverage supply chain: thanks to managerial skills, […]

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Artificial Intelligence: Pros and Cons in the Application to Business Activities

Artificial Intelligence has already had a significant impact on companies and the manufacturing economy and will play an increasingly important role shortly. The applications of AI are many and involve different business sectors. From marketing to manufacturing, the use of artificial intelligence is already widespread in Italy and around the world. The impact on companies […]

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Virtual Open Day Global MBA

Join our Virtual Open Day on Monday, February 5th, at 3 pm (CET), to discover the new Global MBA of Bologna Business School. During the meeting you will have the chance to talk to the Director of the Master and the International Office of the Global MBA to understand the main features of our five different tracks: […]

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Managing Director

1.RUOLO Il Managing Director è chiamato ad assumere il ruolo apicale nella struttura organizzativa della Scuola, rispondendo al Dean per realizzare gli obiettivi del piano strategico, con un focus specifico sullo sviluppo di Bologna Business School. Il Managing Director dovrà esprimere una leadership esecutiva, coniugando l’acume di business alla capacità di teamwork. Infatti, sarà chiamato […]

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Virtual Open Day of the International Executive Masters

On Thursday, January 11, at 6 p.m. (CET), there will be via Microsoft Teams the Virtual Open Day of the International Executive Programs, an event dedicated to those who want to update and deepen their professional skills.   During the Virtual Open Day, will be presented: From 6 p.m. Hybrid MBA English Edition with Giorgio Prodi From […]

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Virtual Open Day Global MBA

Join our Virtual Open Day on Monday, January 22nd, at 3 pm (CET), to discover the new Global MBA of Bologna Business School. During the meeting you will have the chance to talk to the Director of the Master and the International Office of the Global MBA in order to understand the main features of our five […]

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