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.
Leading Analytics Expert and Academic Director Shapes Business Intelligence Education at SDA Bocconi
Renata Trinca Colonel, an Associate Professor of Practice in Decision Sciences & Business Analytics at SDA Bocconi School of Management, has established herself as a prominent figure in business analytics education and research since 2002. As the Director of Executive MBA Programs since 2021 and coordinator of Business Data Analytics for Open Programs, she combines academic excellence with practical industry expertise. Her impressive portfolio includes directing online courses in Data Analysis for Business and Research, Organization and Quantitative Data Analysis, while conducting significant research and consulting projects with major corporations like Indian Railways, Trenord, and Enel Green Power. With a degree in Economic and Social Disciplines from Università Bocconi and an ITP from SDA Bocconi School of Management, Colonel has authored numerous publications in prestigious journals including the Journal of Product Innovation Management and the European Journal of Finance. Her expertise spans business analytics, data visualization, sampling, marketing research, and statistical modeling, earning her the Bocconi Innovation in Teaching Award in 2019. As an Adjunct Professor of Statistics at Bocconi University and a corporate consultant since 2002, she continues to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical business applications in data analytics, modeling, and predictive analytics.
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.
