The International Flex EMBA (i-Flex EMBA), designed and delivered in partnership with Amazon, Microsoft, Moleskine and Vodafone, is a 2-year Executive MBA aimed at managers who want to combine international studies with work commitments, using one of the most advanced digital learning platforms in the world, developed with Microsoft technology.
With a focus on digital transformation, this program includes a combination of different initiatives, among which are lectures by top managers leading digital transformation in their companies, visits to the digital laboratories of the Politecnico di Milano, company visits to digital enterprises like Amazon and Microsoft, and a Bootcamp specifically centred on digital transformation.
Applications for the 2022 intake are now open, new updates on the program will be available soon.
THE INTERNATIONAL FLEX EXECUTIVE MBA
A digitally delivered Executive MBA
Language: English
Format: Distance Learning
Next intake: November 2022
Length: 2 years
Location: Digital Learning + 2 face-to-face weeks + 1 optional full week
MBA Specialisation: possibility to obtain an MBA diploma with a specialisation in Digital Transformation
Minimum entry requirement: 3 years of work experience
Average work experience: 12 years
Tuition fee: € 37.000 (for companies €40.000)
International Executive Masters Admissions
Tel : +39 02 2399 2820
email : infoemba@mip.polimi.it
WHY CHOOSE US
Here are the top 5 reasons why the International Flex Executive MBA of MIP Politecnico di Milano – ranked 8th in the world, among the top 5 in Europe and 1st in Italy by the The Financial Times in the category of online MBAs and 6th in the world according to QS Online MBA Ranking 2021– will be a game changer for you
Students can attend classes when, where and how they prefer, conciliating education, work life and family.
Read the interview to the Program Coordinator and find out more.
Thanks to the digital learning platform D-hub, developed with Microsoft technology, participants can access pre-recorded video lessons, actively participate in live sessions with professors, interact with their peers and work with them on projects and assignments and access additional multimedia contents.
i-Flex is the #1 EMBA for those who want to learn directly from top leaders and their practical managerial experience. The program has been redesigned by and for companies to prepare managers capable to manage disruptive technologies in today’s business world.
Through a Digital Innovation Pathway, students will work on the necessary skills to become drivers of change, understanding their role in the framework of digital transformation. During their residential weeks, they will have the opportunity to visit companies like Amazon and Microsoft, global leaders of business innovation.
Through a dedicated Management Bootcamp or a Study Tour in Silicon Valley students can give a major concentration to their Executive MBA. Through a practical and experiential learning path and a strong interaction with companies that lead change in today’s business world, students will be prepared to become leaders in a digitalized world.
Students will gain the same knowledge and competencies of an Executive MBA and will obtain the same degree released by traditional in-class Executive MBAs.
Read more on how our i-Flex students are enlarging their professional network through digital means of communication.
- Part time Format: combine work & study
- Starting date: November 2022
- 2 years: 80% distance learning + 20% face-to-face
- delivered on a digital platform, developed by MIP in collaboration with Microsoft
- 2 mandatory face-to-face full weeks
- Specialisation in Digital Transformation through an Elective Week or a Study Tour in Silicon Valley
- One optional elective week (Doing-Business-In China or Mexico or Management Bootcamp @ MIP) as well as International Exchanges
- International focus with exposure to global industries and international faculty
- Including soft skills and leadership training for professional development
- The master has been ranked 13th in the 2021 Global Online MBA Ranking by CEO Magazine. Read more
- It has been ranked 6th in the world and among the top 5 in Europe in the Distance/Online MBA category by QS Rankings. What is more, this Executive MBA is placed 1st in the world for “Class Experience” and 2nd for “Faculty and Teaching”. Discover more
- i-Flex has recently been ranked as 8th in the World, 5th in europe and 1st in Italy (the only Italian MBA program in the ranking) by The Financial Times in the category of online MBAs. Read more
- In 2020 the EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development), the most highly-regarded institute in Europe within the field of managerial education and development, has granted the EOCCS re-certification to the program. EOCCS (EFMD Online Course Certification System) is a quality benchmark system developed to assess online courses. Read more
PROGRAMME
The International Flex EMBA (i-Flex EMBA) is a 2-year Executive MBA program that allows the students to get the same diploma as traditional, in-class Executive MBA programs, thanks to the digital learning platform developed by MIP in partnership with MICROSOFT (Should you wish to have a virtual tour of the platform, write to infoemba@mip.polimi.it).
The master is entirely taught in English and is targeting profiles with at least 3 years of working experience.
The program is made up of:
- A number of core courses in General Management held through our smart learning platform
- A weekly live session on Thursday from 7PM to 9.30PM CET and two mandatory face-to-face weeks*
- Visits to Innovative Laboratories
- A third elective week
- International Exchanges
- A specialisation in Digital Transformation
- Career & Leadership Development Program
- Project Work
*Starting from 2021, it will be possible to choose whether to join the face-to-face weeks, including the kick-off week, online (if the activity can be attended remotely) or in person (if permitted) without any limitation, in order to manage your time in the most efficient and serene way.
Students can give a further personal dimension to their studies by choosing to customize their i-Flex with up to 2 full elective weeks. Among the options are the following:
I-Flex students can decide to further customize their learning path and obtain an Executive MBA with a specialisation in Digital Transformation by choosing to participate, during their third optional week, in a Management Bootcamp with a focus on Digital Transformation or a Silicon Valley Tour.
The Digital Transformation bootcamp is a one week intensive experience, during which i-Flex students will focus on learning how technologies are changing business processes.
Encompassing cutting-edge topics such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud computing and Internet of Things, this elective week will allow its participants to gain first-hand insight both from the outstanding faculty of MIP and experienced managers who are leading digital transformation.
During the i-Flex program students will have the opportunity to experience an intensive one-week study tour. The purpose of the trip is to expose students to the Silicon Valley ecosystem and deepen their understanding of entrepreneurship and other hot topics. Students will visit startups, large corporations, venture capital firms, and incubators to gain a broader perspective on the process of taking an idea to the market and scaling a company. Whether you want to launch your own venture or add entrepreneurial thinking to your toolkit, the Silicon Valley Week in the i-Flex program will give you completely new ways of thinking about entrepreneurship, networks and innovation.
Participants have the possibility to tailor their Executive MBA programme with a third optional full week dedicated to a Management Boot Camps or an EMBA Elective. They can use this moment of their degree to learn about topics shaping the future of business.
These courses are characterized by a strong practical and multidisciplinary approach. Students can choose their elective week based on a range of emerging topics in business and in particular the following:
- Global Management
- Industry 4.0
- Sustainability & Circular Economy
- Biomarketing
- Soft Skills
- Entrepreneurial strategy
- Entrepreneurial innovation and implementation
- Building the Value Chain in the Luxury sector
- Go-to-Market in the Luxury sector
- Study tour in the heart of the Luxury world
- Digital Transformation: Strategy, Governance and Business Models
- Big Data & Artificial Intelligence
- The main pillars of B2c eCommerce
The experience in China or Mexico consists in going to an international business school for a week to study the specific social and economic aspects of that country. During the week, classroom lessons held by professors of our partner universities are alternated with company visits to local and multinational businesses. This allows students to study cases of success and understand the difficulties involved in multi-cultural management.
i-Flex students are given the opportunity to study abroad. There are a range of programs available, to suit a range of requirements:
- TIAS (Tilburg, The Netherlands)
- IAE Business School (Marseille, France)
- Audencia (Nantes, France)
- Lomonosov (Moscow, Russia)
- MCI - Management Center Innsbruck (Innsbruck, Austria)
- IESEG (Paris, France)
- Warsaw University of Technology Business School, Poland
Working professionals with at least 3-year working experience.
The English knowledge is a compulsory requirement.
The programme is 20 months long.
The program is entirely taught in English.
No, as the medium for the course is English, students are not required to learn Italian.
No, but the program is ideally suited for working professionals with a minimum of 3 years’ experience and an average working experience of 13 years.
CAREER SERVICES
Career Management services support students in developing effective tools for their job search, such as CV, cover letter and LinkedIn profile, as well as for the development of a better awareness of the job market and the right channels for a successful job search strategy.
MIP is also partner of major international career platforms offering students free access to MIP Global Network of Career Websites where they can find relevant resources about industry sectors trends, country specific career guides and employment resources, and career related webinars.
i-Flex students will sit one-to-one meetings with Career Advisors that are useful and strategical for the definition of the best career plan according to their competences, experience and expectations.
In addition to this, i-Flex students can avail of the benefits of Mentoring through ad hoc meetings with top managers from the Alumni network.
MIP promotes partnerships with national and international employers
and organizes activities all year round to offer students the latest recruiting insights and market trends.
Thanks to the dedicated MIP Career Digital Platform powered by JobTeaser, employers can showcase their company profiles, post job opportunities and promote recruiting events.
i-Flex students have to attend (via streaming or recording if available) at least 5 networking events with employers (such as Round Tables, Career Talks, etc.).
Right from the start of the program, the Career Development Team supports candidates in increasing their self-awareness and brand from a personal and professional standpoint, to enable them to pursue their managerial career at both national and international level.
The Career Development Center organises workshops with the main objective to support i-Flex students in developing the necessary managerial skills and competencies to succeed in this complex and ever changing competitive job market, such as networking, presentation skills, job search strategy, job interview skills.
ADMISSIONS
STATUS OF APPLICATIONS: OPEN
Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Since the number of seats in class is limited, candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Should the course become fully subscribed before the deadline dates, applications will close earlier.
The master is targeting professionals with at least 3 years of working experience.
The ideal candidate
- Possesses leadership potential
- Has developed working experience in an international environment
- Demonstrates well-developed analytical skills and business skills.
- Is willing to expand his/her skill set and to extend his/her knowledge in the area of General Management through meaningful study and practical work and has a passion for innovation and digitalization
- Ambition, independence and humility are also highly desiderable characteristics.
Admission to the master is limited to a predetermined number of students. This ensures the optimal development of each student while preserving the group’s learning process. All elements of the application form are carefully studied so we highly recommend that you fill it out carefully and provide us with any extra material you believe might help your candidature.
Activate the Online Application by uploading your updated CV/resume and paying the application fee (EUR 150), which can be paid online on the application platform itself, via Flywire* or through a regular bank transfer. The rest of the documents can be sent after the motivational interview. *You can easily pay your tuition and fees online via Flywire, our preferred payment partner. Flywire provides a secure global payment network that simplifies paying your fees from your home country and countries around the world. Payment options can include bank transfers, credit cards, e-wallets and more, typically in your home currency for most countries. You will be informed whether you have been selected for the Motivational Interview and the MIP Test by our admissions team in due time. *Choose the format that works for you. Once the Admissions Team receives feedback from the interviewer, your application will be evaluated and then presented to the Admissions Committee, who then decides whether to accept or reject each candidate. The selection is based on the evaluation of the professional and academic background, motivational interview performance with the Admissions Team and the MIP Test score. The selection process assesses the profile of the individual candidate while taking into account the composition of the class, which must be consistent with the quality and diversity the school requires. Acceptance is based on the ability to excel, not only academically, but also in the business community. You will be advised by e-mail of the final decision on your application.
To explain your motivations for undertaking an MBA and show the Admissions Committee that you are the right fit for MIP, you can decide to submit either a traditional essay or a slide presentation (there is no prescribed minimum or maximum length for either) as a motivational statement. Please make sure to convert your piece (Word or PowerPoint) into a PDF file to upload it on the application platform.
Please note that the admission process for the master is on a rolling basis, therefore the sooner you apply the more chances you will have of securing your place in the class, as capacity may be reached before the final application deadlines.
There is no specific form for the recommendation letters; however if you need any further assistance on the ideal template for your application, please contact infoemba@mip.polimi.it and we can provide you with further assistance in this matter.
GET FIRST-HAND INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR EMBA
We offer highly personalised services with the objective of developing the necessary skills, tools and strategy and expanding your professional network, to help you succeed in today’s complex and competitive global job market.
We turn the future into a part of you.
We offer highly personalised services with the objective of developing the necessary skills, tools and strategy and expanding your professional network, to help you succeed in today’s complex and competitive global job market.
FEES AND BENEFITS
The tuition fee amounts to € 37.000 for individuals and to € 40.000 for those sponsored by a company. These costs cover the entire length of the programme, although they do not include living and travel expenses.
MIP’s International Flex EMBA is made more accessible to deserving candidates through our Financial Aid Program.
Contributions are mostly merit-based and based on academic excellence, personal and professional achievement, particularly strong leadership potential, and superior interpersonal skills. These contributions are restricted to self-funded candidates and are applied directly to the applicant’s tuition.
Candidates should indicate in the application form if they would like to apply for financial aid at the time of application. Later requests for financial aid will not be considered.
Participants sponsored by their company are kindly requested to write to infoemba@mip.polimi.it for further details.
Applicants who submit their application by January 31st, 2022 will be awarded a EUR 1500 Early-Bird Contribution in case they pass the selection process and are admitted to the program.
MIP is offering contributions amounting up to 7,000€ within the MIP4Women programme to female participants in the International Flex EMBA program with the aim to develop and nurture a culture of women in management.
For information on how to apply for this contribution, please write to infoemba@mip.polimi.it.
MIP, in collaboration with the 30% Club, an international organisation whose aim is to achieve 30 per cent women on FTSE 100 boards, is offering a 30% contribution to 2 female i-Flex participants.
The deadline to apply for this financial aid contribution is July 15, 2022.
MIP offers 2 contributions amounting 2,000€ to entrepreneurs or entrepreneurs-to-be, which will be deducted from the total amount of the tuition fee.
For information on how to apply for this contribution, please write to infoemba@mip.polimi.it
MIP offers 2 contributions amounting 2,000€ to outstanding candidates who deal with sustainability in their company or work for a Non-governmental Organization (NGO). This contribution will be deducted from the total amount of the tuition fee.
For information on how to apply for this contribution, please write to infoemba@mip.polimi.it
MIP Politecnico di Milano offer 2 contributions of the amount of 2,000€ in order to support in the study of deserving candidates passionate about the theme of digitalization.
For more information write to infoemba@mip.polimi.it.
Alumni of Politecnico di Milano who have previously shown a strong commitment to their studies and a desire to further their professional development through continued education are entitled to a contribution from MIP of 2,000€.
Please note that in case of company sponsorship, if partial, the Alumni Waiver is applied proportionally on the individual fee. If the company sponsorship is full, the Alumni Waiver will not be applied.
For information on how to apply for this contribution, please write to infoemba@mip.polimi.it.
Contributions on the tuition fee are available for Alumni of various programs at MIP:
- Alumni who completed a Master program are entitled to a discount of 25%;
- Alumni who completed an Executive Path (Management Academy) are entitled to a discount of 10%.
Please note that in case of company sponsorship, if partial, the Alumni Waiver is applied proportionally on the individual fee. If the company sponsorship is full, the Alumni Waiver will not be applied.
For information on how to apply for this contribution, please write to infoemba@mip.polimi.it.
The U.S. - Italy Fulbright Commission offers Grants for U.S. citizens wishing to pursue their studies in Italy. Please visit the webpage below for further info or contact them at:
International candidates with Italian residency and Italian candidates can also access student loans to cover the tuition fee and other expenses.
MIP collaborates with banks such as Banca Sella, Banca Intesa San Paolo, Unicredit and BNL Gruppo BNP Paribas.
In particular, for more information about the agreement with BNL Gruppo BNP Paribas, please click here.
German students can also apply for the student loan offered by Deutsche Bildung. The online application is possible throughout the whole year at www.deutsche-bildung.de.
For more information, please write to infoemba@mip.polimi.it
The program costs €37,000 for the entire 20-month period, or €40,000 for those sponsored by a company. These costs cover the entire length of the programme, although they do not include living and travel expenses.
- For further information write to infoemba@mip.polimi.it.
No, you will be provided textbooks by the program, with the cost included as part of the overall program fee.
ACCREDITATIONS
PARTNERS
We have decided to partner with companies that have introduced digital innovation in their products (Amazon, Moleskine, Vodafone) and some companies where digital innovation is core to the business (Microsoft).
In 1999, the Digital Innovation Observatories of the School of Management of Politecnico di Milano were established to raise cultural awareness in all the main areas of digital innovation. Today, the Observatories provide an expert point of reference for digital innovation, integrating Research work, Communication and Continuous Update.
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