- SDA Bocconi Asia Center opens admissions for the 10th cohort of its flagship International Executive Master in Business (IEMB), starting October 2025
- The 15-month program blends weekend modules in Mumbai with an international immersion and specialization week in Milan, Italy
- Designed for professionals with 9+ years of experience, the program awards an international degree with 60 ECTS credits and Bocconi Alumni status
Celebrating a decade of excellence in executive learning, SDA Bocconi Asia Center is delighted to announce the opening of admissions for the 10th cohort of SDA Bocconi's highly regarded International Executive Master in Business (IEMB), taught in Mumbai and Milan. This landmark cohort of the masters program in specialization starts in October 2025, continuing its tradition of developing global leaders able to navigate and succeed in dynamic business environments.
"Over the years, we've expanded multifold and developed programs that combine global curriculum principles with contextually relevant local practices. Our educational institution is the best of both worlds international scholastic flavors with a powerful local corporate ecosystem", noted Alessandro Giuliani, Managing Director, SDA Bocconi Asia Center.
Crafted to address the needs of today's world, the IEMB program equips 9+ years experienced working professionals and enterprising entrepreneurs with a rich learning experience. A 15-month program with a balanced blend of monthly three-day weekend modules interspersed with some online sessions gives students ample opportunities to learn from industry experts. One of the USPs of the IEMB is its engaged two-week International Immersion at SDA Bocconi School of Management in Milan, Italy, culminating in a Concentration Week that enables participants to focus in one of four advanced streams with international peers.
Emphasizing the importance of this 10th edition, IEMB Academic Director Professor Veronica Vecchi said, "In today's rapidly changing world, leaders need to think strategically, act nimbly, and lead empathetically. Beyond functional knowledge, what distinguishes effective leaders is the capacity to respond to uncertainty, question conventional wisdom, and drive purposeful change. The 10th edition of IEMB continues to develop these skills, equipping professionals to lead confidently and clearly in an ever-changing global environment".
Upon program completion, students are awarded an International Executive Master in Business degree by SDA Bocconi School of Management, Italy, and 60 ECTS credits. Graduates also become Bocconi Alumni with a global network of more than 140,000 professionals.
The post-graduate program has traditionally recruited high-experienced batches with an average of 16.5 years of experience, of which about 26 percent consist of C-suite or senior functional roles instituting the program's applicability and standing among executive circles.
Prospective candidates can initiate their admission process by taking a focused 30-minute online test or by presenting genuine GMAT scores taken after January 1, 2019. The 10th batch of the IEMB program will commence in October.
