International Master in Business (IMB)

SDA Bocconi Asia Center is the pan-Asian hub of SDA Bocconi School of Management, Italy. SDA Bocconi Asia Center offers MBA equivalent International Master in Business (IMB) program at the Mumbai campus.

SDA Bocconi Asia Center International Master in Business (IMB) is the flagship management program offered by SDA Bocconi Asia Centre.

SDA Bocconi International Master in Business program is a 22 month full time MBA/PGDM equivalent program that offers a unique opportunity to study for 4 months in Bocconi Italy campus. SDA Bocconi IMB program comprises of two 11-month modules, which includes a 4-month specialization semester spent at the Bocconi campus in Milan, Italy in the second module. SDA Bocconi Asia Centre IMB Fee includes the International semester tuition fees as well.

SDA Bocconi International Master in Business Program Highlights

1. Dual-Country Learning Experience with Compulsory International Immersion
2. Contemporary and Future-Ready Curriculum
3. World-Class Faculty from SDA Bocconi, Italy.
4. Comprehensive Career Development Services
5. 105 Credits under European Credit Transfer System
6. Opportunity to join Powerful Network of 140,000+ Global Bacconi Alumni

SDA Bocconi IMB program is built with a combination of theory, case-study methodology, international experiences and corporate exposure. It is specifically designed to create responsible, reliable, and effective business leaders. SDA Bocconi Asia Center International Master in Business program structure and curriculum is as follows:

Preparatory Courses (June – September 2026)
The SDA Bocconi Asia Center International Master in Business program begins with preparatory courses focused on essential skills such as data visualization, creativity, market research, and complex problem-solving. Core courses then introduce foundational topics including data analysis, competitive analysis, business strategy, and business communication.

TERM 1 (September – December 2026)
In Term 1 of SDA Bocconi Asia Center International Master in Business program, students expand their business knowledge through subjects like financial reporting, marketing, project management, advanced data analytics, organizational behavior, and information systems, alongside a focus on sales and consumer behavior.

TERM 2 (January – March 2027)
This term strengthens strategic, financial, and technological competencies with courses in corporate finance, AI and machine learning for business, human resource management, operations strategy, digital marketing, corporate strategy, and entrepreneurship.

TERM 3 (June – August 2027)
The second year opens with a focus on economics, banking, communication, negotiation, and organizational behavior. Students also begin customizing their learning path through electives.

TERM 4 (September – December 2027)
Students continue to shape their professional profiles by selecting a set of electives from a diverse menu of topics. This term is designed to build specialized knowledge and practical skills aligned with their individual interests and career goals.

TERM 5 (January – March 2027)
The final term highlights leadership and responsible management, featuring courses in innovation, corporate governance, and ethics. Design Thinking is revisited as a creative approach to solving complex business challenges. Electives continue to offer opportunities for focused learning, ensuring graduates leave with a strategic and well-rounded perspective.

Above SDA Bocconi IMB curriculum is designed to offer following benefits to participants:

1. CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS LEARNING: In addition to traditional business disciplines, the SDA Bocconi IMB program offers courses on Sustainability and Circular Economy, Digital Transformation, AI and ML, Design Thinking, Product Management, Luxury Business, and more.

2. INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: SDA Bocconi IMB program offers a compulsory 4-month international immersion at SDA Bocconi. IMB participants learn from the world-class SDA Bocconi faculty, who are not only great teachers but mentors and advisors.

3. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: Experiential Learning with live projects, simulations, advanced workshops, internships, and live case studies that integrate theory with practice.

4. CAREER DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM: SDA Bocconi Career Development Curriculum (CDC) includes alumni sessions, leadership series, expert functional insights, 1-on-1 career advice & access to professional opportunities.

SDA Bocconi Asia Center offers wide range of scholarships and tuition fee waiver schemes to meritorious and needy students. Key details of SDA Bocconi Mumbai Scholarships are as below:

SDA Bocconi Asia Center offers up to 80% merit-based tuition waivers for eligible IMB candidates, along with scholarships such as the Women in Leadership and Sports & Cultural Arts Scholarships.

Additionally, the Dean’s Scholarship is awarded to academically strong candidates. It is applicable based on academic performance in the first year, recognizing a consistent record of merit. Selections are made by the admissions committee, and their decisions are final.

SDA Bocconi Asia Center admission 2026 for 2 years full time IMB 2026-28 batch is open. SDA Bocconi exam accepted include CAT, NMAT, GMAT, GRE. SDA Bocconi also conducts its own Bocconi Test for MBA Admission. Read more details about the SDA Bocconi admission process.

For SDA Bocconi admission 2026, overall profile of a candidate is considered. It includes Academic Consistency, Test Scores, Extracurricular Activities, and Personal Interviews. There is no CAT cut off and candidates with scores around the preferred/safe scores with outstanding profile factors might get shortlisted for the PI round.

SDA Bocconi Asia Center Admission Process can be divided into five steps:

1. Online Application Form: Fill out the online application form and pay the application fee of INR 3,500.
2. Submit Test Scores and Documents: Upload a valid test score (CAT, GMAT, GRE, NMAT, or Bocconi Test), along with your CV, academic transcripts, and essays.
3. Schedule Bocconi Test (If Applicable): Candidates who have not submitted other test scores must appear for the Bocconi Test.
4. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates are invited for a personal interview to assess profile, motivation, and communication skills.
5. Offer Letter / Result: Selected candidates receive an offer letter or admission decision via email.

SDA Bocconi Asia Center application process has a simple application form to apply online. The application fee is Rs. 3500. To complete your SDA Bocconi Application process, you need following documents to be uploaded while filling the application form:

• 10th mark sheet
• 12th mark sheet
• Graduation mark sheets of all semesters/years available as a single pdf
• Degree Certificate/ Provisional Certificate if available at the time of submission of application.
• Updated CV (Sample Format)
• Copy of Photo ID (Passport/Pan Card etc.)
• A Digital Passport-Size Photograph
• Entrance Test Score Card (Not Applicable for Bocconi Test Takers)