Founded in 1971, SDA Bocconi is the graduate business school of Bocconi University, located in Milan, Italy. It is recognized as Italy's leading School of Management and stands among the top-ranked European institutions. The school is known for its innovative approach to business education, offering various MBA programs, specialized master's degrees, and executive education. SDA Bocconi maintains a global presence with a campus in Mumbai, India (SDA Bocconi Asia Center), and delivers programs in both English and Italian
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SDA Bocconi's Career Development Services (CDS) provides comprehensive support through two main functions: Capability Building and Corporate Access. The service operates across three stages: Explore (First Year), Focus (Second Year), and Sharpen (Life after Graduation). The program includes personalized career counseling, skills development workshops, and networking opportunities. CDS focuses on building consulting mindsets, providing industry exposure through guest lectures and alumni events, and offering specialized training in various business domains. The school maintains strong corporate relationships and provides lifetime learning opportunities for alumni through periodic sessions and networking platforms
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they’re here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
Pioneering Academic Reshapes Sustainable Fashion Education and Industry Practices
Francesca Romana Rinaldi is a distinguished academic and sustainability expert serving as the Director of the Monitor for Circular Fashion and core faculty member at SDA Bocconi School of Management. Her significant contributions to sustainable fashion are evident through her authored works, including "Fashion Industry 2030" (2019), "L'Impresa Moda Responsabile" (2013, 2022), "The Responsible Fashion Company" (2014), and the forthcoming "Circular Fashion Management" (2024). At SDA Bocconi, she leads crucial courses including "Managing Sustainability in Fashion" at MAFED and "Fashion Collections and Sustainability" at Bocconi University. Her expertise extends beyond academia into executive consulting, where she advises companies and institutions on sustainability, circularity, traceability, transparency, and business model innovation. Her notable consulting projects include significant work with UNECE on enhancing transparency in the garment and footwear industry, and collaboration with the European Commission DG GROW on the Textiles Transition Pathway Co-creation Strategy. Through her multifaceted role as an educator, author, and consultant, Rinaldi continues to shape the future of sustainable fashion practices and circular economy initiatives in the global fashion industry.
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Laura Baruffaldi: Leadership and Organizational Development Expert at SDA Bocconi
Laura Baruffaldi has established herself as a distinguished SDA Lecturer in Leadership at SDA Bocconi School of Management since 2018, where she specializes in leadership development, stress management, communication, assertiveness, and age diversity within organizations. Her research and teaching methodology centers on four crucial areas: self-leadership development, intergenerational value creation through age diversity, work-life integration competencies, and fostering creative leadership for innovation and change management. Her academic contributions include authoring "Leading Millennials," a comprehensive guide to building successful intergenerational collaborations in organizations, and presenting research on work-family enrichment at the 2018 Academy of Management Annual Meeting. With a PhD in Organizational Behavior from IE Business School (Madrid) and a background in Marketing Management from Università Bocconi, she brings both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise to her role as a professor in the Management and Technology Department at Università Bocconi, where she leads the undergraduate course "Leadership Skills" and previously conducted research on sustainability topics from 2010 to 2012. Her teaching portfolio encompasses both open market initiatives and custom programs, making her a versatile educator in the field of organizational leadership and management development
