Double Degree with Bocconi

...if your passion is to become a great leader who can drive change in multi-cultural work environments, I can honestly say - as a graduate Double Degree student - that I can stand by the advice I was given five years ago: Living abroad shapes you as an individual, prepares you for the unexpected and gives you in return an open and humble mindset that is fundamental for all true leaders.  - Double Degree student, MIB

Option for the Management of Innovation & Business Development (MIB) concentration
Why settle for one degree, when you can have two Master of Science degrees from two of Europe’s leading universities?

If you have chosen or are planning to choose the MSc in Economics and Business Administration with a concentration in Management of Innovation & Business Development, your options are now doubled! CBS and Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi in Milan, Italy, have a double degree agreement exclusively for the MIB concentration. You can see the number of seats available for this agreement by checking on my.cbs.dk. You will need your CBS login to do so.

 

 

Eligibility and application
Here you can read more about eligibility requirements and application procedures.

Special Limitation
Please note that Bocconi University will not accept students nominated by CBS for this program if they hold an Italian bachelor's degree. Further, students who have previously applied to Bocconi are not eligible to apply to the CBS/Bocconi double degree.

 

Pursuing a double degree means that not only will you obtain a Master of Science from CBS, you will also obtain an Italian Master of Science with a concentration in Economics & Management of Innovation and Technology (EMIT-LS) – without prolonging your studies.

Double Degree Setup   
1st Year at CBS 2nd Year at Bocconi
1st and 2nd semesters 3rd and 4th semesters
Complete the mandatory courses of the MIB programme
  1. Complete 3 elective courses, 18 ECTS
  2. Complete 2 mandatory courses, 14 ECTS
    i. Intellectual Property and Competition Law
    ii. Data Analytics & Visualization
  3. Complete 2 compulsory language exams in English (Level C1) (the TOEFL iBT and the IELTS Academic tests may be used for this purpose) and Italian (Level A2)
  4. Complete an internship (min. 10 weeks)
  5. Complete a Master’s thesis

Graduation Contribution 
Please note that Bocconi requires a graduation contribution of €365 from all graduating students. This amount may be subject to change.

 

Testimonial

 

"The Double Degree with Bocconi was a fantastic experience! ... Firstly, it is an international experience that goes far beyond the typical exchange programs. Studying a full year in a truly international environment broadens your horizon. Secondly, the Bocconi brand is well recognized by international organizations. Having two degrees from two renowned European universities makes you really stand out."

 

CBS (MIB)/Bocconi student 

 

For a century, Bocconi has played a leading role in Italy's social and economic modernization, by remaining true to its founding values of being a major research university, democratic and open to the world, as well as financially and politically independent.

At the outset of the 21st century, Bocconi contributes to the advancement of European higher education, by teaching business and economic knowledge to prospective managers and researchers from all over the world.

Located in the heart of Milan and open to the world, Bocconi is a university of international standing in business, economics, and law. The university has been ranked among the top 20 best business schools in the world by The Wall Street Journal International Rankings.

Located in the heart of Milan and open to the world, Bocconi is a university of international standing in business, economics, and law. The university has been ranked among the top 20 best business schools in the world by The Wall Street Journal International Rankings, especially thanks to its School of Management.

Furthermore, Bocconi University belongs to two major international networks: the Program of International Management (PIM) and CEMS. For many years, Bocconi and CBS have worked closely together in the CEMS and PIM networks. This close cooperation has been strengthened though the development of our double degrees.

The Italian Study Style

"Even though double degree students only spend one year at the MM program at Bocconi, I still felt that we were seen as full time Bocconi students, being included in events and receiving info about different work opportunities etc. School wise Bocconi and CBS differ quite a lot when it comes to teaching methods and exams.

All courses are taken in parallel with shorter lessons and in general, the exams only take an hour where teachers test students on detail level. This was of course a challenge to adapt to but in the end it was pretty nice to get some variation from how things are done at CBS.”

 

-Therese Hanson CBS/Bocconi (MIB)
 

Master of Science in Economics & Management of Innovation and Technology (EMIT-LS)
The Master of Science in Economics & Management of Innovation and Technology (EMIT-LS) from Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi provides the skills, methodologies and theories for analysing innovation at the project, firm, and industry levels.

This Master of Science's teaching approach is uniquely multi-disciplinary. The programme is organised around key problems/areas (e.g. competitiveness, innovation, internationalisation) which are analysed relying on multiple disciplinary approaches (e.g. economics, management, law).

The teaching faculty is engaged in world-class research in applied economics, industrial organisation, strategy, innovation and technology management. Students will have the chance and will be required to undertake intensive interactive work with some of the leading scholars in the economics and management of innovation.

 

 

The page was last edited by: The International Office // 01/04/2024