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The DBA is a 3-year part-time program aimed at business professionals who want to be Thought Leaders in their organizations by applying academic research to concrete managerial problems.
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What about taking the time to sit back and reflect on what your experience has taught you so far? And what about leveraging this opportunity to develop new knowledge that is both relevant to managerial practice and rigorous according to academic standards? Our DBA at SDA Bocconi is a program perfectly tailored to these needs, thanks to its vision, its structure, and its collaboration with our internationally renowned faculty.
The DBA is a fascinating program that unfolds at the intersection of academia and the business practice. It provides candidates with a unique platform to engage in dialogue with the academic community, while making a tangible impact on organizations through practice-oriented research. Whilst it deals with a demanding intellectual endeavor that requires dedication and perseverance, it also offers an invaluable opportunity to address business challenges with the scientific rigor of a scholar. There is something truly special about those who decide to pursue a DBA, hence choosing to intellectually challenge their selves anew, despite having already forged excellent professional careers and attained apical positions within organizations .
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If you're doing a DBA, you want to be surrounded by experts in research, faculty who are well-published and globally recognized: so far, that's been the case. And then, who doesn't want to study in Milan? This is an amazing city, so I'm so delighted to be in Milan and at SDA Bocconi.
Why did you choose to undertake the SDA Bocconi DBA?
I have been thinking about doctoral studies for several years but could not find a program that was in Europe and was offered by an FT top ranked school with a strong reputation both academically and within management practice. As someone who has advised students over a couple of decades about business education, I always tell them that the ideal program is one offered by the best brand of business school, with the best reputation, the best professors, and a program that you can afford. This is the advice I followed - Bocconi is the top school in Italy, highly ranked by the Financial Times, highly cited professors at the top of their subject areas and I was offered a scholarship!
How is this choice satisfying your needs?
I love being at Bocconi and interacting with the faculty and my classmates. The nature of a doctoral program which is part time, is that you are a bit of an island following your own route but I don’t feel isolated because there is regular communication with my supervisor, the Head of the Program, and with my classmates. It is a supportive and responsive environment where I know I can get the help I need. I’ve also found that Bocconi’s connections to global business leaders are incredible. As part of my research, I’ve been introduced to executives I would not otherwise meet. I know that, as a result, my research output will be relevant, backed up by academic theory and informed by real practice. As a student, being able to leverage such a powerful brand’s connections is a rare opportunity. I honestly don’t know what other business school I would have this.
Would you recommend this program? If yes why?
The building blocks of the DBA program are in place to offer anyone serious about studying at doctoral level while working (this is a challenge not to be underestimated) to pursue their dream of becoming a thought-leader with a rigorous and relevant body of research to support them. SDA Bocconi will help you on this journey, what you need to provide is an enquiring mind, discipline and great time-management!
I would particularly recommend the program to women, who are in the minority. As a mother of three young women, my maternal and financial responsibilities are significant but I also believe that it’s important to be a role model to our daughters that they too can balance all the various demands and responsibilities and pursue their own goals and dreams. Bocconi is certainly a champion of women’s education through its scholarship program. I would urge any woman considering achieving the highest levels of education to apply to Bocconi.
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A citation style provides a standardized system to format bibliographic references within the text and in the bibliography at the end of the essay. In particular, the style defines which elements to cite, in what order to cite them and with what punctuation.
There isn’t an official citation style used in Bocconi University. Since there are different citation styles, you will need to choose which one is right for you, taking into account the subject area and what you supervisor might suggest.
Some styles commonly used internationally are:
The APA style is an “author-date” citation system, with the author and date of the cited source appearing in the body of the text. You will need to add a bibliography at the end of the essay, with the full references alphabetically ordered by author’s name. It is mainly used in the social sciences.
The Chicago style uses two systems: "author-date" in the body of the text and bibliography at the end of the paper, or footnotes with bibliography.
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The Harvard style is an “author-date” citation, with the author and date of the cited source appearing in the body of the text. You must include a bibliography at the end of the text, with the full references alphabetically ordered by author’s name. It is used in the social sciences.
To learn more about this style you can visit the dedicated section of the Guides on citation styles prepared by Harvard Library staff.
The MLA style, developed by the Modern language Association, is an “author-page number” citation system appearing in the body of the text. You must include a bibliography at the end of the text, with the full references alphabetically ordered by author’s name. It is used in the social sciences and humanities.
The Oscola style, acronym for Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities, is a citation system using footnotes and bibliography. It is used in law studies.
To learn more about this style you can read:
Faculty of Law, University of Oxford (2012) (ed.). OSCOLA. Oxford University Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities (4. ed.)
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The Bluebook style is a citation system used in the United States in a professional setting to cite legal sources.
To learn more about this style, we suggest you read the manual, in particular the Whitepages section, dedicated to academic citations and the Quick Style Guide where you will find examples of citations from non-US legal sources.
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RefWorks is the bibliographic management tool (citation manager) supported by the Library. It helps you with keeping track of your sources as you search, with citing them correctly and creating a bibliography.
Further information on RefWorks .
Would you like to know more? The Library regularly organizes RefWorks workshops for students. Check the calendar on the yoU@B Student Diary (Library section) and sign up!
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Bocconi PhD programs are full-time programs with compulsory attendance, aimed at providing the advanced knowledge and skills required to be top researchers. PhD programs are designed for highly qualified and motivated students who aspire to become scholars (academic career) or highly skilled
PhD in Statistics and Computer Science (4-year program) - from cohort 2020-2021; PhD in Statistics (4-year program) - up to cohort 2019-20; Meet us at the Bocconi "PhD Day" online event. Find out more on how to apply to a program and the admissions process. Find out more about Bocconi ranking. PhD Programs-Handbook
The establishment and activation of a PhD program involve: an internal decision process, in accordance with the Statute of Bocconi University (art. 7.3); an external accreditation process, pursuant to DM no. 45/2013 and ministerial guidelines (1 February 2019). The internal decision process, including both the establishment proposals and the ...
contenuti nel documento "PhD programs' Handbook" (per brevità Handbook) ... Bocconi PhD programs are fulltime programs- with compulsory attendance, aimed at providing the advanced knowledge and skills required to be top researchers. PhD programs are designed for highly qualified and motivated students who aspire to become scholars ...
PhD students participate in international conferences and Summer Schools as speakers and auditors and can also take part in BELSS (the Bocconi Experimental Laboratory for the Social Sciences), where researchers conduct experiments in all areas of the social sciences. PhD students are also encouraged to attend a teaching and learning program managed
Welcome to Bocconi PhD in Economics and Finance . We designed our program for highly qualified and motivated students who wish to acquire world-class research skills and pursue academic careers in economics, finance, and accounting. The program is multidisciplinary in nature and features three tracks (curricula): Economics, Finance, and ...
Bocconi merit-based fellowships (see Places and financial conditions) are awarded to the best ranked students, in relationship to the number of available fellowships. The fellowships merit-based amount to € 23,000 per annum. Fellowships can be renewed in the following years if the requirements to be admitted to the following year are met.
FAQ - Bocconi University Milan 1. How and when do I apply? You have to apply exclusively through the on-line application procedure which is available here from 2 October, 2023. The deadline for submitting your application is 16 January 2024 at 23:59 CET (1 February 2024 at 23:59 CET for the PhD program in Statistics and Computer Science).
PDC - PhD candidate: FROM Aug 31, year X TO PhD conferral . PDF - PhD fellow: FROM PhD conferral TO Aug 31, year X+2 . Two years (after the official end of the program) is the time span that Bocconi grants to its PhD candidates/graduates to be placed on the job market. During this period they officially appear as part of Bocconi.
Bocconi offers several 3- or 4-year PhD programs taught in English (one program has a curriculum that includes Italian teaching). All programs are part of the PhD School, which acts as a point of reference for PhD candidates during their academic careers. Our faculty is dedicated to supporting PhD students while at Bocconi: as teachers, mentors ...
On the other hand, a comprehensive and original thesis can be awarded a high score regardless of the student's GPA. The minimum graduation grade is 66 and the maximum grade is 110; if the decimal is equal to or higher than 5, then the graduation grade is rounded up, if the decimal is lower than 5 it is rounded down.
Bocconi PhD programs are fulltime programs aimed at providing the - advanced knowledge and skills required to be top researchers. PhD programs are designed for highly qualified and motivated students who aspire to become scholars (academic career) or highly skilled professionals for public and private institutions.
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Bocconi PhD programs are full -time programs with compulsory attendance, aimed at providing the advanced knowledge and skills required to be top researchers. PhD programs are designed for highly qualified and motivated students who aspire to become scholars (academic career) or highly skilled
The PhD in Social and Political Science is a 4-year PhD program completely taught in English. The program is designed for highly qualified and motivated students who wish to pursue a career in academia and research, and features a strong focus on high-level personal engagement: even before committing, selected
2021-2022 A.Y. In this section you can find the Student's Handbook 2021-2022 in pdf format. Bachelor of Science Programs (3-y) Integrated Master of Arts in Giurisprudenza (5-y; Law) Master of Science Programs (2-y) World Bachelor Business (3-y) Master of Science Programs in joint with Politecnico di Milano. Single courses for visiting students.
PhD in Economics and Finance. We collaborate with this multidisciplinary program. Recruiting. ... years in the international academic job market. Prizes. Our Faculty Research has gained international recognition. Ettore Bocconi Department of Economics. Department Head: Tito Boeri. Via Roentgen, 1 (5th floor) 20136, Milano Department's Office ...
The DBA is a fascinating program that unfolds at the intersection of academia and the business practice. It provides candidates with a unique platform to engage in dialogue with the academic community, while making a tangible impact on organizations through practice-oriented research. Whilst it deals with a demanding intellectual endeavor that ...
Welcome to the Bocconi PhD School Admissions pages. We will be accepting new applications for a.y. 2024-25 starting from 2 October 2023, until 16 January 2024 at 23:59 CET (1 February 2024 at 23:59 CET for the PhD program in Statistics and Computer Science). Before applying, we invite you to visit the PhD School official website for a wide and ...
MLA Handbook by The Modern Language Association of America The Modern Language Association, the authority on research and writing, takes a fresh look at documenting sources in the eighth edition of the MLA Handbook, the official guide to MLA format. Works are published today in a dizzying variety of ways: a novel, for example, may be read in print, online, or as an e-book--or perhaps listened ...
The PhD in Legal Studies, offered for the first time in the a.y. 2014-15, includes and complements two autonomous curricula which were previously offered as independent PhD programs: The curriculum in International and European Law is held in English. The curriculum in Business and Social Law ("Diritto dell'impresa") is partly held in Italian ...
2023-2024 A.Y. In this section you can find the Student's Handbook 2023-2024 in pdf format. The guides to the University in italian version are available on the italian site.
2019-2020 A.Y. In this section you can find the Student's Handbook 2019-2020 in pdf format. Bachelor of Science Programs (3-y) Integrated Master of Arts in Giurisprudenza (5-y; Law) Master of Science Programs (2-y) World Bachelor Business (3-y) Master of Science Programs in joint with Politecnico di Milano. Single courses for visiting students.