Bologna Business School

Bologna, Italy

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BBS (est. in 2000) is the business school of the University of Bologna (est. A.D. 1088). BBS ranks among the most innovative business schools in Europe and is one of the most reputable institutions in Italy. Interdisciplinary outlook, industry integration, and internationalization are the key pillars of the school’s philosophy, which aims to provide students with the appropriate skills in order to face an ever-changing and complex economic landscape with confidence, knowledge, and motivation to succeed. Bologna Business School's Headquarters is located at Villa Guastavillani, a Renaissance building from the 16th century located in the Bolognese hills, less than ten minutes from the city center. Here history, technology, and tradition live together in a beautiful and natural framework. Bologna is a lively city located in the heart of Italy – 30 minutes away from Florence, one hour from Milan, two hours from Rome and Venice – in Emilia-Romagna, one of the richest regions in Europe.

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International Executive MBA
The Executive MBA (English edition) is a part-time program that allows you to combine study with work and family life. It features 13 core courses held online twice a week. The program also features 1 on-campus weekend once a month, Kick-off Hackatons, and Project Work.
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Executive
Campus
Bologna, Italy
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Hybrid MBA
Its learning journey stands out thanks to cutting edge courses such as Managing Luxury Industries, Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Entrepreneurship, through which it is possible to acquire tools and skills useful to manage innovations linked to excellences characterising Made in Italy. Moreover, the program also features a people management driven characteristic, thanks to the cross-cutting course in Managing Hybrid Organisations, Mentoring sessions and Leadership Talks, deep dive meetings held by experts and thought leaders, to understand how new global challenges are transforming the tools and skills required to manage change within organisations in every function, from operations to marketing, from…
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Distance / Online
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Full Time Global MBA
The Global MBA is a 12-month full-time program entirely taught in English. It’s divided into three modules: general management, specialization courses and an internship or project work in a company.
Program format
Full time - 1 year
Campus
Bologna, Italy
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Executive Master in Business Analytics and Data Science (Hybrid)
Executive Master in Business Analytics and Data Science—a part-time, hybrid program (combining online learning and 2 on-campus sessions) conducted entirely in English. Comprising 11 core courses, dynamic educational activities, real-life case studies, and hands-on laboratories, the curriculum provides a comprehensive learning experience. Engaging Digital Talks with international managers facilitate experience-sharing and the exchange of best practices. Additionally, Crash Courses on Statistics, Accounting, and Finance offer a solid foundation in these critical fields. The program also includes Focus Sessions that address significant data-driven business challenges and themes. Two Residentials on Campus in Bologna, Italy—the heart of Data Valley—provides an enriching experience where participants interact with peers, professors, and the wider…
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Distance / Online
Campus
Bologna, Italy
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Executive Master in Sustainability Transition Management
The Executive Master in Sustainability Transition Management is a 12-months online program, with teaching sessions hold two evenings a week (i.e. Tuesday and Thursday. 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. CET) and on two Saturdays per month (10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. CET). Each online session combines lectures, case discussions, team-work, and sustainability transition dialogues with though leaders in the field. The program will also include an in presence three-day study tour in Italy in April 2024, where participants will experience how leading companies in the automotive, packaging, renewable energy, and food industries are heading towards sustainability transition.
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Distance / Online
Campus
Bologna, Italy
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Executive Master in Artificial Intelligence for Business (Hybrid)
The Executive Master in Artificial Intelligence for Business is a 12-month hybrid program combining online study sessions, residentials on-campus, company visits, focus sessions with experts managers, and project work. The online teaching sessions take place two evenings a week. The study methodology is characterized by the flexibility of online sessions integrated by 2 Residentials (4-day each) on Campus. This smart formula will allow you to combine studying with your work and private life.
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Distance / Online
Campus
Bologna, Italy
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Executive Master in Food Innovation and Regeneration (Hybrid)
The Executive Master in Food Innovation and Regeneration is a 12-month hybrid program combining online study sessions, 2 smart weeks on-campus, and project work in small groups. The program structure consists of three mandatory modules, with an additional optional module abroad. Each module focuses on specific topics and includes online and in-person lectures, testimonials, practical activities, and a final assessment to evaluate participants’ level of learning. Two Smart Weeks, each lasting four days, designed to enhance the value of personal interaction among participants and the School. These two experiences will take place in Bologna and Pollica.
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Distance / Online
Campus
Bologna, Italy
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Master in Business Management - Life Science and MedTech
The Master in Business Management – Life Science and Med Tech 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. 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 sectoral approach (each lasting one month) that are spaced and integrated with classroom activities and…
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Full time
Campus
Bologna, Italy
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Master in Business Management - Italian Premium Brands
The Master in Business Management – Italian Premium Brands, 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. 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 sectoral approach (each lasting one month) that are spaced and integrated with classroom activities and case studies.
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Full time
Campus
Bologna, Italy
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Master in Business Management - Tourism, Heritage and Events
The Master in Business Management – Tourism, Heritage and Events 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 sectoral approach (each lasting one month) that are…
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Full time
Campus
Bologna, Italy
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Master in Sustainability Transition Management
The Master is a part-time hybrid program structured in 280 hours of online lessons and 80 hours on campus at Bologna Business School. The Master Kick Off will take place in December 2024, while the lessons will start in January 2024. The residential classes will take place at the Bologna Business School, one week in April 2025 and one week in October 2025.
Program format
Part time
Campus
Bologna, Italy
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Master in Business Management – Global and Emerging Markets
The Master in Business Management – Global and Emerging Markets 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. 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 sectoral approach (each lasting one month) that are spaced and integrated with classroom activities and case…
Program format
Full time
Campus
Bologna, Italy
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Master in Digital Marketing
The Master’s degree is a 12-month full-time program including an internship or project work (total length: 1500 working hours). The academic part is divided into two terms. You will cover 1500 hours of learning activities: 400 hours of classroom activities, 500 hours of individual/group work activities and 600 hours for the internship. The two terms are followed by an internship period of 500 working hours. This internship can be carried out at various companies and agencies in Italy or abroad. It is your chance to put into practice the theory and techniques learned during the two academic terms by working…
Program format
Full time
Campus
Bologna, Italy
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Master in Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Management
The Master in Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Management held in English is a full-time program structured in 1,500 hours of learning activities over 12 months of study, divided into: 400 hours of lecturing in two study cycles, an estimated 600 hours of independent study, and 500 hours of internship.
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Full time
Campus
Bologna, Italy
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Master in Marketing Management
The Master in Marketing Management, full time 12-month program taught in English, is aimed at the acquisition of techniques and tools required to manage the marketing and sales area of a company, through a solid training in both marketing and sales management, as well as an intensive study of the organizational aspects that generate business value. By integrating lectures and real cases analysis, through concrete examples offered by BBS partner companies, the students will acquire the analytical and methodological skills to map the process that brings the product in contact with the consumer. The Master in Marketing Management is a…
Program format
Full time
Campus
Bologna, Italy
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Master in Data Marketing and Analytics
The Data Marketing and Analytics Master is a 12-month full time program tought in English. It is designed to provide high-profile knowledge about the techniques and the tools needed to manage the marketing and sales area of a company, with a particular focus on Digital Culture. The program is an exploration into the world of data analysis, data mining technologies and techniques, and big data optimization strategies for business applications, with a parallel focus on communication skills and business knowledge essential to maximize one’s professionalism.
Program format
Full time
Campus
Bologna, Italy
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Master in Finance and Fintech
The Master in Finance and Fintech aims to enable young professionals to deal with the digital transformation that is disruptively changing the financial market, by combining traditional financial skills with deep understanding of new digital technologies. The new emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and big data analytics are deeply modifying the landscape of the financial market, creating immense opportunities for incumbent players but also serious threats from innovative start-ups.
Program format
Full time
Campus
Bologna, Italy
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Master in Data Science and Business Analytics
The Master in Data Science and Business Analytics is designed to provide highly specialized training for those who have developed a strong interest in data processing, and would like to hone that skill in terms of searching for facts that can influence the decision-making processes of a company.
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Full time
Campus
Bologna, Italy
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Master in Human Resources and Organization
The program is the only one of its kind in Italy to be held in English and one of the few HR Masters in the world awarded with EFMD Programme accreditation. It consists of interactive lessons, meetings with alumni of the Master, international and group assignments and in-company workshops, concluding with a final internship lasting 3-4 months. This gives students the chance to put themselves to the test and launch a career geared towards growth in a company, consultancy firm or other organization.
Program format
Full time
Campus
Bologna, Italy
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Business Management – Green Management and Sustainable Businesses
The Master in Business Management/Green Management and Sustainable Businesses is a full-time 12-month program in English, aimed at combining business administration with the characteristics of the sectors envisaged and leading companies in creating new business models, supported by a responsible use of resources. The program is organised in three cycles that integrate classroom activities, group work, workshops, testimonials from the business world such as BM meetings and ends with an internship in the company.
Program format
Full time
Campus
Bologna, Italy
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