BUSINESS BRIEFING
All the latest updates from across AMBA’s global network
Included in this latest collection of news and research is a look at the success of a student venture fund, where and when it makes sense for brands to prioritise sustainability and how men and women experience working from home arrangements differently. Compiled by Tim Banerjee Dhoul and Ellen Buchan
THE EVER-EVOLVING SDA BOCCONI MBA CELEBRATES ITS HALF-CENTURY
SCHOOL : SDA Bocconi School of Management COUNTRY : Italy
As well as the school’s shift towards embedding the principles of sustainable development throughout its MBA, the flagship degree has also ramped up its coverage of innovation and change management, as well as its analysis of macroeconomic and geopolitical factors. “The curriculum of such a programme is evolving dynamically to meet our students’ expectations in terms of skills and competencies transformation. The new cohort will experience the impact of AI on teaching methodologies and learn about the potential impact on business and jobs of this new technological revolution,” noted associate dean for master’s programmes Enzo Baglieri. The MBA class of 2024 at SDA Bocconi comprises 113 students, of which 30 per cent are women. Together, they hold an average of six years’ work experience and represent 38 countries, with 22 per cent coming from Latin America, 18 per cent from Europe (excluding Italy), 16 per cent from North America and 15 per cent from Asia. TBD
SDA Bocconi School of Management has reflected on five decades in the MBA education space as it celebrates the start of classes for its 50th MBA cohort. The programme, according to the school, has always aimed to prioritise the human dimension in its educational approach, with a commitment towards diversity and an integration of different cultures designed to enrich the learning experience. It has also sought to maintain close ties with the business landscape and its working realities. Other aspects, however, have evolved in view of the changes in business and society since its first MBA cohort began studying in 1974, as SDA Bocconi dean Stefano Caselli attested: “With its unique focus on sustainability and responsibility, the latest incarnation of our MBA perfectly embodies the values that must guide a business in creating value. Responsible and sustainable leadership translates into improvements for individuals, businesses and communities.”
8 | Ambition | OCTOBER 2024
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