Bocconi University
General Management Program
Equip yourself with the leadership, strategy and financial management skills to develop a competitive edge in today’s complex, dynamic business world.
Start date
26 February 2025
Course duration
8 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
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Effort
7–10 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Program overview
Self-management is set to become part of the top 10 most sought-after job competencies by the year 2025.
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Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)
Delve into the complexities of today’s corporate landscape and discover how to recognize, define and resolve business challenges through SDA Bocconi School of Management’s General Management Program.
Over eight weeks, you’ll explore the latest research, benefit from live sessions with faculty, and use interactive learning tools to become an influential business professional that helps your organization gain a competitive edge. You’ll learn how to do a comprehensive strategic analysis of your organization and use financial and management accounting to inform your business decisions. You’ll also have the chance to interact with peers and faculty at optional live sessions. With the guidance of industry professionals, you’ll discover how to evolve as a leader by effectively leveraging your team’s potential.
Participants who successfully earn a certificate of completion for the SDA Bocconi General Management Program may apply to enroll for the Global Executive Master in Business Administration. The General Management Program certificate will count toward a segment of the Executive Master. Upon successful admission to the Executive Master, participants will be entitled to receive a discount of €5,000.
Note: Application to the Global Executive Master in Business Administration is required and the Executive Master assessments remain mandatory.
Is this program for you?
The main goal of this program is to enhance the impact professionals have on their organizations by honing their strategic, financial and leadership competencies. The program caters to the needs of new and ambitious managers who want to expand their corporate influence and career prospects. Additionally, experienced functional experts and mid-level managers can leverage the professional toolkit acquired during this program to evolve into leaders who excel at building effective, inclusive work environments. This online program offers a comprehensive view of business, emphasizes strategy and offers a deep dive into financial and management accounting fundamentals, making it valuable for managers at all levels.
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SDA Bocconi is one of the few elite business schools to have garnered the ‘triple crown’ of the world’s most prestigious international accreditations (AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS). It is also the only Italian institution to feature in all the major global business school rankings, including those of the Financial Times, Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek and The Economist.*
Program overview
Program overview
Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)
Delve into the complexities of today’s corporate landscape and discover how to recognize, define and resolve business challenges through SDA Bocconi School of Management’s General Management Program.
Over eight weeks, you’ll explore the latest research, benefit from live sessions with faculty, and use interactive learning tools to become an influential business professional that helps your organization gain a competitive edge. You’ll learn how to do a comprehensive strategic analysis of your organization and use financial and management accounting to inform your business decisions. You’ll also have the chance to interact with peers and faculty at optional live sessions. With the guidance of industry professionals, you’ll discover how to evolve as a leader by effectively leveraging your team’s potential.
Participants who successfully earn a certificate of completion for the SDA Bocconi General Management Program may apply to enroll for the Global Executive Master in Business Administration. The General Management Program certificate will count toward a segment of the Executive Master. Upon successful admission to the Executive Master, participants will be entitled to receive a discount of €5,000.
Note: Application to the Global Executive Master in Business Administration is required and the Executive Master assessments remain mandatory.
Is this program for you?
The main goal of this program is to enhance the impact professionals have on their organizations by honing their strategic, financial and leadership competencies. The program caters to the needs of new and ambitious managers who want to expand their corporate influence and career prospects. Additionally, experienced functional experts and mid-level managers can leverage the professional toolkit acquired during this program to evolve into leaders who excel at building effective, inclusive work environments. This online program offers a comprehensive view of business, emphasizes strategy and offers a deep dive into financial and management accounting fundamentals, making it valuable for managers at all levels.
SDA Bocconi is one of the few elite business schools to have garnered the ‘triple crown’ of the world’s most prestigious international accreditations (AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS). It is also the only Italian institution to feature in all the major global business school rankings, including those of the Financial Times, Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek and The Economist.*
What will set you apart
A comprehensive toolkit to identify, frame and solve business challenges and grow as a leader.
The strategic analysis skills to assess your organization's capabilities to build a competitive advantage.
The ability to foster a psychologically safe, positive and inclusive work environment in order to motivate your team members and harness their full potential.
The knowledge of how to interpret financial information to assess business performance and make strategic, profitable decisions.
Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.Program curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Self-leadership
Module 2
Financial accounting
Module 3
Financial statement analysis
Module 4
External strategic analysis
Module 5
Internal strategic analysis
Module 6
Competitive strategy
Module 7
Management accounting
Module 8
Leading people
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What past students
think
Maria Teodora Moldovan
Deal Specialist, Oracle
The [program] content was varied and provided useful examples. The assignments were helpful, as they forced us to better review the information [covered in] the program and thus become more knowledgeable. I am delighted to have participated in this online program and I strongly encourage other people to register.
Program Director and Faculty Members
Paolo Morosetti
Program Director; Senior Lecturer in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, SDA Bocconi School of Management
Angela Pettinicchio
Program Faculty Member; Associate Professor of Practice in the Knowledge Group of Accounting and Control, SDA Bocconi School of Management
Laura Baruffaldi
Program Faculty Member; Lecturer in Leadership, Organization and Human Resources, SDA Bocconi School of Management
About the certificate
Grow as a leader and earn an official certificate of completion from SDA Bocconi School of Management.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with your digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the program handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the program.
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