SDA Bocconi Asia Center

SDA Bocconi Asia Center, Mumbai, delivers cutting-edge business education consistent with its Milan heritage—one of Europe’s most prestigious B-schools. Its flagship International Master in Business (IMB) is a 22-month, globally recognized MBA-equivalent with a semester-long immersion in Milan, Italy. The curriculum is curated and taught by a blend of global and Indian faculty, focusing on leadership, analytics, marketing, strategy, and sectoral tracks like luxury and entrepreneurship.

Admissions are holistic—beyond test scores, they look for leadership, achievements, and personal interviews. The MBA experience is distinctly international, with live consulting projects, industry internships, soft skills workshops, and regular masterclasses by global leaders. The Career Services team and Milan network open pathway to global and top Indian firms. Small batch sizes ensure personal mentorship and a collaborative culture, making SDA Bocconi Asia Center a premium choice for globally ambitious students.

Below is the intake timeline. Early-round applicants have a higher chance for scholarships.

Applicants must closely monitor the portal for round-wise deadlines and early action benefits.

SDA Bocconi Asia Center delivers post-graduate, executive, and specialized business programs with international immersion and industry projects. Key offerings include:

International Master in Business (IMB):
22-month core, including 4-month Milan semester. Focus on foundational and advanced management with cross-cultural electives.

International Executive Master in Business (IEMB):
15-months for working executives, with Milan module, global faculty, and action-based learning.

Specialized Executive Programs:
Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Luxury Management—short and long format.

Selection at SDA Bocconi is profile-based, international in outlook, and multi-stage:

1. Online Application: Academic details, scores (CAT/GMAT/NMAT/GRE or Bocconi Test), SOP and achievements.

2. Shortlisting: Profile review, considering academic consistency, leadership, extra-curriculars, and work experience.

3. Entrance Test: Accepts multiple scores or the in-house Bocconi Test.

4. Personal Interview: Competency and fit assessed by Indian and global faculty/alumni.

5. Final Selection: Composite evaluation for admission and scholarships; rolling offers for top profiles.

Executive and certificate programs follow a similar profile-based process, with additional experience requirements.

Before the fee table: SDA Bocconi’s IMB investment includes tuition, semester in Milan (with tuition), career services, and international faculty. Travel, living, and optional industry immersions are additional. Merit scholarships can reduce effective cost.

After the table: EMI/loan partners are available; deadlines vary round-wise.

The placement and career services office has a stellar record. Nearly all eligible IMB students secure meaningful internships and final placements. Graduate outcomes are global, with alumni in India and Europe across consulting, tech, luxury, BFSI, e-commerce, and analytics.

Key highlights: In 2025, the highest offer was ₹36.5L and average of ₹15.01L. The top 25% of the class earned above ₹21.8L, demonstrating excellent ROI for an international MBA. Firms such as Amazon, Deloitte, EY, Aditya Birla, HUL, Nykaa, Capgemini, and Bosch regularly hire from campus. The Milan alumni network provides an edge for global mobility.

SDA Bocconi graduates are seen as future global leaders, equipped for strategic and leadership roles across industries.