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GET TO KNOW MISB BOCCONI

THE ADVISORY BOARD

MISB BOCCONI CAMPUS IN MUMBAI

CAMPUS LIFE: PGPB STUDENT CLUBS

PGPB: INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AT YOUR DOORSTEP

AND STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES

THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM

PGPB CURRICULUM

LEADING INTERNATIONAL FACULTY

INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE AND SPECIALIZATION

WORK ON SOFT SKILLS, BOOST YOUR CAREER,

EXPAND YOUR NETWORK

LEADERSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

PGPB STUDENTS PROFILE

BOCCONI ALUMNI NETWORK

TAKE ACTION: GUIDANCE, APPLICATION AND ADMISSION

MAKE AN EDUCATED CHOICE

APPLICATION AND ADMISSION

FUNDING YOUR MISB BOCCONI PGPB

FEES & COSTS

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

study abroad, stay in Mumbai

PGPB 2014Third Edition

■ International program offered in Mumbai■ 22 months | full-time■ Specializing semester abroad■ Intensive corporate exposure■ PGPB Start dates:

7 July 2014 (orientation week)21 July 2014 (core courses)

■ Monthly application deadlines:9th December 2013 31st January 2014 28th February 2014 31st March 2014 30th April 2014 30th May 2014 27th June 2014

pgpb in brief

GET TO KNOW MISB BOCCONI

MISB Bocconi Mumbai International School of Business grants post graduate business education to meet the career aspirations of top students and the needs of a changing global environment.

MISB is an initiative of SDA Bocconi School of Management. SDA Bocconi is part of Università Bocconi, the

first Italian University to grant a degree in economics. For over a century, Bocconi has played a leading role in

Italy and in Europe. In the last decades, Bocconi and SDA Bocconi have become more and more international,

attracting a growing number of international students and faculty and developing a network of over 200 partner

schools worldwide.

MISB Bocconi represents the ultimate international initiative of SDA Bocconi that in 2012 chose India as home to its first offshore campus.

Given its impressive economic growth and social transformation, with a huge young and talented population,

India is the best place for matching the demand for quality management education with the top-tier educational

offer of SDA Bocconi School of Management.

MISB Bocconi provides its students the tools and opportunities to develop their personality, employability and

entrepreneurial expertise and equips them with cutting edge skills to meet the needs of employers.

MISB Bocconi ensures industry interaction, practical experience and projects which prepare students for jobs

and entrepreneurship.

Advisory boardThe Advisory Board brings together a selected number of business leaders from Indian, Italian and international companies along with policy makers and members of the academic community who are prepared to dedicate time and energy to grow the School. The role of the Advisory Board is to provide independent guidance to MISB Bocconi on its strategic development, to ensure feedback on projects proposed by MISB Bocconi leadership team and to assist with the realization of the School goals. The Chairman of MISB Advisory Board is Mr. Ashok Jha, former Finance Secretary to the Government of India and Chairman of the MCX Stock Exchange.

MISB Bocconi represents the

pillar in establishing a long-

term presence for SDA Bocconi

School of Management in India.

The creation of a new School

located in Mumbai aims to provide

solid and innovative education,

respectful of the Indian identity”

Andrea Sironi | Rector, Università Bocconi

MISB Bocconi is waiting for you

Mumbai is the hub of corporate activity in India, home to several successful corporations and businesses. Besides the favorable professional environment, the city offers a vibrant and international atmosphere and lots of cultural and recreational opportunities.

MISB Bocconi is located in Hiranandani Gardens, close to Powai lake, in a beautiful and clean area with modern

amenities and good residential facilities, home to several multinational companies.

The School’s infrastructure meets the highest international standards:

■ State of the art classrooms, designed to maximize interaction

■ Advanced eLearning facilities for the sharing of papers, presentations and course materials.

■ Video-conferencing platform for across campus collaboration and for speeches from the headquarters of industry

professionals worldwide.

■ Digital Media, Library and data access facilities. Bocconi has the largest European archive of books and articles concerning

business and economics topics, with most of them accessible online.

■ Study areas for group-work and team skills development.

MISB Bocconi campus in Mumbai

Clubs are an important part of the PGPB experience at MISB Bocconi.

They encourage new ideas by allowing exchanges between students,

professors, alumni and the business community in areas of common

interest. All clubs are student-led and require excellent management

skills in order to procure funds, develop business plans as well as

manage relationships with the press and the business environment.

The official MISB Bocconi PGPB clubs include four professional

clubs (Consulting, Finance, Marketing and Entrepreneurship) and

two social clubs (Sports, Movie culture).

Campus life:PGPB Student clubs

PGPB: INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AT YOUR DOORSTEP & STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES

In a nutshell, the PGPB educates

people to combine strong Indian

roots and culture with a global

view by delivering top-class

management and entrepreneurial

education.

I personally hope that you will

join us for this unique opportunity

and look forward to welcoming

you to MISB Bocconi”

Stefano Caselli | Academic Director, MISB Bocconi and Vice Rector for International Affairs, Università Bocconi

Why choose MISBBocconi PGPB

The academic program

The Post Graduate Program in Business (PGPB) is a full-time program that brings to India’s business and financial capital the expertise of SDA Bocconi School of Management in delivering top class management education.

The program is designed to build responsible, reliable and effective business leaders. It gives participants the chance to start a successful career or to enhance their work experience by nurturing personal growth and fostering professional development. It offers the experience, the international outlook and the multicultural environment essential for an international career in a global economy.The combination of theory and practice encourages students to have a creative and problem-solving approach; the international exposure educates them to succeed at a local and global level as well as to have a grasp over cultural intricacies.

Upon completion of the program, participants will be awarded a MISB Bocconi PGPB certificate and aSDA Bocconi Diploma in International Business.

Orientation WeekThe PGPB Program starts with an a Orientation Week, to give participants a first insight on the essence of the Program and to make them acquainted with the School, curriculum, students’ services and classmates.

The Opening Week is structured into five days:

■ Day 1: Opening Ceremony to celebrate the kick-off of the program

■ Day 2: Orientation meeting about the PGPB curriculum

■ Day 3: Ice breaking activities to get to know your classmates■ Day 4: Interaction with some key stakeholders for your future career■ Day 5: Case-based PGPB classes

PGPB CurriculumMODULE I The pillars of knowledge

TERM 1July - September

TERM 2October - December

TERM 3January - March

SUMMER BREAKApril - May

PRE-COURSES

■ Accounting■ Economics■ Quantitative Methods

CORE COURSES■ Organization Design■ Marketing■ Financial Markets &

Institutions■ Competitive Analysis■ Financial Reporting &

Analysis■ Macro & Micro Economics

CORE COURSES

■ Human Resources and

Organizational Behaviour

■ Corporate Strategy

■ Accounting & Control

■ Entrepreneurship &

Business Planning

■ Corporate Finance &

Company Valuation

■ Retail & Channel

Management

CORE COURSES

■ Leadership & ChangeManagement

■ Corporate Governance

■ Investment Banking

■ Digital Marketing

■ Operations and SupplyChain Management

■ Project Management

■ Business andGovernment Relations

SUMMER PROJECTS

3 options:

■ Individual Internship

■ Group Project

■ Entrepreneurial Project

MODULE II Specialization, international programs, placement

ADVANCED COURSESon different areas:■ Management■ Finance■ Marketing■ Industry-related(e.g. Luxury, Fashion, Consulting)

THESIS

COMMENCEMENT DAY

JULY - AUGUST FALL TERMSeptember - December

SPRING TERMJanuary - April

CAMPUS ABROADin North America / Asiaor Research Project

CORPORATE CONNECT

EXCHANGE SEMESTERin Bocconi, Milano

Specialized tracks

■ Banking & Finance

■ Marketing & Retail

■ Innovation Management

■ Luxury & Fashion Business

■ Entrepreneurship &Private Equity

■ Carlo AltomonteAssociate Professor of Economics of European Integration at Università Bocconi and SDA Bocconi professor of Economics

■ David BardoletAssistant Professor of Management and Technology at Università Bocconi

■ Stefano CaselliMISB Bocconi Academic Director, Vice rector for International Affairs and Full Professor of Banking and Finance at Università Bocconi, SDA Bocconi Professor of Banking and Insurance

■ Sandro CastaldoFull Professor of Management at Università Bocconi, SDA Bocconi Professor of Marketing

■ Mikkel DraebyeSDA Bocconi Professor of Strategic and Entrepreneurial Management Department

■ Boris DurisinSDA Bocconi Professor of Marketing Department

■ Stefano GattiSDA Bocconi Professor of Banking and Insurance Department and Associate Professor of Banking and Finance at Università Bocconi

■ Robert GrantSDA Bocconi Professor of Strategic and Entrepreneurial Management Department and Full Professor of Strategic Management - Eni Chair at Università Bocconi

■ Anjana GrewalMISB Bocconi Senior Professor of Corporate Governance and Marketing, MISB Bocconi Centres of Excellence Faculty Director

MISB Bocconi Faculty includes, among others:

Leading International Faculty

■ Uday KarmarkarLA Times Chair in Technology and Strategy at UCLA Anderson School of Management

■ Markus VenzinSDA Bocconi Professor of Strategic and Entrepreneurial Management Department and Full Professor of Global Strategy at Università Bocconi

■ Ferdinando PennarolaSDA Professor of Organization Theory and Associate Professor of Management and Technology at Università Bocconi

■ Maurizio PoliSDA Professor of Quantitative Methods and Director of SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA

■ Veronica VecchiAdjunct Professor of Public Management at Università Bocconi, SDA Bocconi Professor of Public Management

■ Laura ZoniSDA Bocconi Professor of Accounting, Control Corporate and Real Estate Finance

A distinctive features of the PGPB is the opportunity to spend a semester at Bocconi University in Milano, Italy. From

September to December, in their second module of the PGPB, MISB Bocconi students will take 4 electives in Milano,

chosen amongst the over 200 courses accessible in every semester, in order to design their own specialized track.

Moreover, trough this experience, PGPB students will have a unique occasion to

■ get a consistent international exposure

■ know the European culture and business environment

■ be part of a diverse student body; more than 1,200 exchange students from over 80 countries come to Bocconi every year

■ strengthen their own communication, team-building and interpersonal skills

■ expand their global network of personal and professional contacts.

EXCHANGE SEMESTER IN BOCCONI, MILANO

InternationalExposure and Specialization

MISB Bocconi offers selected candidates the opportunity to spend one month at top international business school (Campus Abroad) and an entire semester at Bocconi in Milano (Exchange), to specialize and to further enrich their curriculum and personal skills.

CAMPUS ABROADThis is a 3-week summer program organized by Bocconi in co-operation with top universities around the world. It is an intensive

experience that offers the opportunity to explore new countries, gain new insights and work on real business cases. The program

aims to create a bridge between conceptual theories, methodologies and techniques taught in class and their application to

real case studies in organizations, public institutions and companies. It also aims to familiarize students with the international

environment through lectures and meetings with local institutions and the business community. The program is intended for

students who want to enrich their academic curriculum with a stimulating experience as well as to gain deeper insight into

international issues in a particular geographic area.

The program provides:

■ a course taught by Bocconi and local faculty members

■ country-specific seminars on economic, social, political and cultural aspects of the host country held

by local professors and experts

■ visits to companies, local institutions, International Organizations, etc.

■ meeting with representatives of the Bocconi Alumni community in the host Country

■ MONTREAL, CANADA - McGill University

■ BEIJING, CHINA - Tsinghua University

■ SINGAPORE - National University of Singapore

■ LOS ANGELES, USA - University of California

■ NEW YORK, USA - New York University

Destinations may vary every year.Last editions took place in:

Specialized tracks

■ Banking & Finance

■ Marketing & Retail

■ Innovation Management

■ Luxury & Fashion Business

■ Entrepreneurship & Private Equity

■ International Business & Consulting

During the semester at Bocconi, PGPB students take a specialized track amongst the wide offer of elective courses,

in different areas including:

Your MISB Bocconi PGPB Program will be a challenging and rewarding life experience, which will empower your future career and enhance your personal growth”

Alessandro Giuliani | Managing Director, MISB Bocconi

Your partner inbuilding your career

MISB Bocconi students are trained by the Career Development Service providing a full range of

guidance activities, to make a difference between a student and a perspective candidate.

PERSONAL ORIENTATION LAB

A model to assess personal attitudes consisting in a group work session and an individual meeting. The aim is helping students

to identify their own characteristics in terms of personal aptitudes and professional vocation.

SESSIONS ON EFFECTIVE CV AND COVER LETTERThis class workshop helps students writing an effective CV and a high impact cover letter, the basic requirements for a successful

job search. This is also an opportunity to discuss with CDS staff any professional career plans and how to apply successfully.

INTERVIEWING WORKSHOP AND MOCK INTERVIEWSStudents have to be prepared to perform at best during one of the crucial moments of the job search: the interview.

During tailored and specific seminars at MISB Bocconi, PGPB students will learn the strategies and skills that allow them to

actually break a job interview and they have an opportunity to practice what learnt.

TRAINING SEMINARS ON SOFT SKILLSStudents take part in experiential skill-building workshops, focusing on:

■ delivering effective business presentations

■ public speaking

■ business and social etiquette

■ technical skills (e.g. Business analytics with IBM SPSS, Microsoft Excel wand PowerPoint advanced).

WORK ON SOFT-SKILLS, BOOST YOUR CAREER, EXPAND YOUR NETWORK

Leadership and Career Development

Guest speakers on campus in 2013 include:

Close connection with the corporate world is guaranteed throughout the Program to teach PGPB students how to tackle real, complex problems, blending together the knowledge and skills from different functional areas. It is crucial that participants put into practice the theory acquired, broadening horizons and enhancing management skills.

SUMMER PROJECTSAfter the first 3 terms of classes, students undertake a 2-month summer project, amongst the following:■ In-company Individual Internship or Group Project: on-the-job experience in a company/institution, in India or abroad■ Entrepreneurial Project: business plan development, start-up organization or business development project■ Research Project: writing an original research paper under the supervision of a faculty member, even in the framework of

the MISB Bocconi Centers of Excellence.

FOCUS ON PROFESSIONS In class seminars focused on different industrial sectors and business functions. Company representatives have the opportunity to share the actual employment experience with students and explore their expectations. Professionals working abroad can give their contribution via videoconference.

CORPORATE CONNECT A one-month consultancy-like project that will allow PGPB student teams to analyze and propose solutions to real business issues specified by companies and guided by MISB Bocconi faculty members.

Hands-on Experience

ONLINE JOB POSTINGOn the online newsletter companies post internship or placement to receive matching applications in a quick and direct way.

CV BOOK The CV Book is the online database of MISB Bocconi students’ profiles, containing their study path, work experience and skills. The CV Book allows the recruiters to scan profiles fitting their corporate skill set.

DROP - IN SESSIONSDrop-in sessions are individual and informal sessions, during which potential employers have the opportunity to meet students individually and inform them about their company, its business sector and career opportunities.

MISB Bocconi&Jobs - CAREER FAIRThe Bocconi on campus career event that allows employers to meet PGPB students, offer internship and placement positions, take preliminary interviews, communicate their corporate values and future projects.

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■ Axis Bank■ BNP Paribas Italy■ Casa Decor■ Deutsche Bank■ DY Works■ Ferrero■ FIAT Group■ Go Air■ HSBC■ ICICI Bank■ KPMG■ Larsen & Toubro■ Luxottica■ Magneti Marelli

■ MCX Stock Exchange■ Merck Sharpe and Dohme■ Nokia Siemens Network■ Piaggio■ Prysmian■ SAS Institute■ Simbus Technologies■ SREI Infra Finance■ TARZ Distributors India■ Tata Consultancy Services■ Tata Steel■ Techint■ Yen Capital■ Wal-Mart

MISB BOCCONI RECRUITERS IN 2013 INTERNSHIPS

PLACEMENTEmployers, both based in India and abroad, can connect with MISB Bocconi students through a number of different tools to tailor make their recruitment.

■ Mr. Bharat Singh - Aditya Birla Group

■ Mr. Bhavesh ShahAssociate Director, CRISIL rating division

■ Mr. Deepak M. SatwalekarIndependent Director at Infosys

■ Mr. Deepak Sood - MD & CEO at Future

Generali India Life Insurance

■ Mr. K. Ramkumar - Executive Director on the

Board of ICICI Bank

■ Mr. Luca Fontana - CEO, Aditya Birla Science

and Technology

■ Mr. Mahesh Aras - CAO and Head of global

knowledge network at JP Morgan India

■ Mr. Nicola Obert - CEO at Poltrona Frau India

■ Mr. P. Thiruvengadam - Senior Director at Deloitte

■ Mr. Peter Ohnemus - Serial Entrepreneur

■ Mr. Sandesh Kirkire - CEO at Kotak Mahindra

Asset Management

■ Mr. Saugata Bhattacharya - Senior VP and

Chief Economist at Axis Bank

■ Mr. Shashank Srivastava - Managing Director

at Accenture India

■ Mr. Girish Punjabi - Director of UBS

Investment Bank India

■ Mr. Anil Joshi - President of Mumbai Angels

Age

2 years(average)

Professionalexperience

17Geographic origin

Indian States

represented

Professionalbackground

pre-PGPB

32% TLC/IT

15%Manufacturing 13%

Consulting

10%BankingFinance

18%Services

12%Other

GenderDiversity

23%Women

77%Men

BachelorDegree

4%Other

70%Engineering

26%Management

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Bocconi Alumni NetworkAlumni are one the greatest assets of business schools throughout the world. PGPB graduates will have access to the Bocconi Alumni Association (BAA) network, consisting of more than 80,000 graduates in over 80 countries around the world, including India.

BAA aims at spreading the value of a shared experience and culture and at strengthening the ties among Alumni operating in key positions in different countries and industries. Through projects, activities, study and exchanges, BAA contributes to the development and enhancement of the school and its students.

Services for Alumni include an on-line directory, a calendar of events, newsletters, Chapter and Club news, and many other services which help foster and consolidate networking among Alumni and relations between Alumni and the school.The Alumni network is developing local chapters in a vast number of cities including Athens, Barcelona, Buenos Aries, Dubai, Frankfurt, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Mumbai, Munich, New York, Oslo, Paris, Sao Paulo, Shanghai, Tokyo, Zagreb and Zurich. In addition, there are a large number of more informal networks in other cities.

Exceptional faculty, invigorating environment, exemplary guest lectures and an exciting  curriculum is what defines my experience at MISB”

Supriya Narasimhan | PGPB 2012

Undoubtedly, one of the best decisions which I made.I would recommend the PGPB to anyone who is looking for an intensive and challenging program in business”

Nitesh Rastogi | PGPB 2012

International standards of academic excellence in the Indian setting makes MISB Bocconi unique”

Siddhant Kedia | PGPB 2012

Last week we had a Personal Orientation Lab session, a unique model to explore our aptitudes and which professional role would better suit us. I believe this is one of the advantages of studying in a global university.”

Manoj M.S.R. | PGPB 2013

PGPB Students profile

TAKE ACTION: GUIDANCE, APPLICATION AND ADMISSION

OFF CAMPUS RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES

The MISB Bocconi “Guidance & Recruitment” team is

travelling around India and holding Presentations and

Admissions Seminars in different cities. To learn more on

the calendar of events, check the website or contact the

School.

For more information on Recruitment activities, please contact:Tel. +91 22 4086 7000 or +91 98 19 755301email: admissions@misbbocconi.com

The selection process is based on an overall analysis of various factors. On one hand, it evaluates soft skills and talents, such as enthusiasm, ability to listen, concentration, involvement, responsibility, motivation to grow as a manager and a person. On the other hand, applicants must also score well on formal admission requirements: bachelors degree and test scores. Admission to the PGPB depends on a rigorous selection process, meant not only to determine whether candidates are suitable for the program, but also whether the program will meet each candidate’s expectations and career goals.

Make an educated choiceTo make a better choice, attend a MISB Bocconi recruitment event and/or set up an individual informational interview. If you are looking for an even deeper introduction to the PGPB, you can visit our campus, sit in a lesson and get to know PGPB students.

ON CAMPUS RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES

■ MISB Open SaturdaysVisit the School, learn more about the Program, attend a one to one counseling session,take your MISB Bocconi test.Check calendar on MISB website and register.

■ MISB 4UA personalized half day program at MISB Bocconi.

Visit the School, meet PGPB students and attend a lecture

with them. Registration required.

Application and admission

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in any discipline. Previous work experience is not required, but

can be considered as an asset. Management experience, leadership potential, entrepreneurial experience,

communication skills, creativity and involvement in community and extracurricular activities are additional

considerations.

Applicants must submit the following materials:

■ Online Application Form

■ Official University Transcript of Grades

■ Results in one of the following tests:

GMAT, CAT, GRE or MISB Bocconi Entrance Test

■ One letter of reference

■ Detailed CV

■ Proof of English proficiency (if was not the language of degree study)

■ Digital passport-size photograph

■ Copy of ID or Passport

■ Application Fee - Rs 1,500

Personal Admissions Interviews are run in Mumbai or in other cities, following an initial pre-selection based on the

dossier. Admission results are communicated to the candidates in writing, taking up to 4 weeks from each round’s

deadline. Deferment may be requested by the candidate for the year following the application, but confirmation

of admission is at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. The School does not provide individual answers to

non-admitted candidates.

■ For more details, visit www.misbbocconi.com

Round I: 9th December 2013

Round II: 31st January 2014

Round III: 28th February 2014

Round IV: 31st March 2014

APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED IN ROUNDS, WITH DEADLINES:

Round V: 30th April 2014

Round VI: 30th May 2014

Round VII: 27th June 2014

PGPB START DATES:

7 July 2014 (opening week)

21 July 2014 (core courses)

Visit the PGPB Learning Space and download

the syllabus and teaching material

of a demo course.

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FUNDING YOUR MISB BOCCONI PGPB

Fees & costsTUITION FEES:■ Admission Fees: Rs 200,000

■ PGPB 1st Module: Rs 1,010,000

■ PGPB 2nd Module: Rs 770,000

RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES:■ Residential facilities are available for students. Please visit www.misbbocconi.com for details.

COSTS OF OTHER ACTIVITIES:■ Campus Abroad: the average fee is about Euro 2,600/3,200 and includes tuition, accommodation for the entire duration of

the program, use of Campus facilities, transportation for compulsory activities, on-site Program Manager and organizing costs.

Airfares and other costs not included

■ Exchange semester in Bocconi: no additional tuition fees are requested.

The average living costs in Milano, Italy are:

- Housing : between 500 and 900 Euro per month

- Food : a meal at the university canteen is approx 10 Euro

- Public transportation: a monthly pass is approx 22 Euro for students under 26 years of age or approx 35 Euro for students

over 26 years of age.

Scholarships & financial aid The School assists candidates in their search for funding, by supplying the necessary documentation and encourages them to explore all scholarships and loans possibilities in time.

MISB Bocconi offers merit-based tuition waivers to candidates with an outstanding profile. Selection is carried out by a

Committee whose decision about numbers, amount and recipients is final and unquestionable. In addition, a limited number of

Dean’s Awards may be granted to admitted students not qualifying for other scholarships, based on needs’ assessment

This brochure is only for the purpose of providing information to the reader on the PGPB. MISB Bocconi reserves the right to change and modify these details at any time. Updated information will be published on MISB Bocconi website.

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MISB Bocconi Mumbai International School of Business9th Floor, Hiranandani Knowledge Park I Powai, Mumbai - 400076, Maharashtra, Indiatel. +91 22 4086 7000 or +91 22 6565 4111www.misbbocconi.com

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