We will open the programme by outlining the school’s purpose, from which flows our teaching ethos. We will encourage you to see the business world from a less traditional standpoint; your long-held beliefs will be challenged, so that you are inspired to begin your studies with an open mind.

You will learn the interpretative frameworks and tools needed by today’s leader to gain an overview of a company and understand the direction it needs to be taking in future. This practical section covers functions and processes, keeping in mind the connection to a higher purpose that will inspire employees to make their best contribution. In order to be a responsible leader, this will be your goal in future.

The structure of this section rests on four pillars which cover the fundamental management disciplines and give you a holistic view of an organisation and its processes:

• FIRST PILLAR – Analysing the business and the context
• SECOND PILLAR – Managing business activities and processes
• THIRD PILLAR – Planning innovation and transformation
• FOURTH PILLAR – Realising innovation and transformation

Through a series of experiential activities, you will put theory into practice. Run in collaboration with our MBA partner companies, this mix of company guest lectures, business simulations, company visits and serious games will enable you to see at first hand the practical application of the content and tools you have studied in the Core Courses in General Management.

There are 4 possible areas of specialisation for your diploma:

• Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Start-up Development:
  understand the challenges of digital and entrepreneurial innovation, bringing an entrepreneurial perspective to problem analysis; we address the issue of digital and process innovation from a
  start-up point of view and focus on the challenges of family businesses.

• Digital Transformation & Big Data:
  understand how digital transformation is extensively revolutionising the processes of companies and their business models and how the new revolution provided by data could represent the new oil for business success.

• Luxury & Design Management:
  you will get to know the main management logics and the major critical success factors in the luxury and design sectors and analyse all the main value processes with the support of companies, from the generation of an idea to its diffusion.

• Global & Sustainable Management:
  learn about the main future challenges that an enlightened manager and leader will not only have to manage but also bestride for the sustainable expansion of their business.

International exchanges will also be available, as will a study tour in Silicon Valley, plus doing business in China or Mexico.   

A 4-day workshop, run in small groups, to introduce you to the discipline of Purpose and start building your ability to work with it. Through an experiential, interactive approach you will explore topics such as Defining and Differentiating Purpose; Generating Purpose; Creating Purposeful Relationships; Driving Purposeful Performance; and Strategy with Purpose. This workshop will lay the foundations for you to place what you will learn in the Core Courses in service of consciously chosen purposes. Ultimately, you will learn how to build and guide a purpose-led organisation.

Ten one-to-one sessions with our personal career advisors will be dedicated to supporting you as you design your own conscious strategy to pursue a meaningful career.

With the support of experts in career development, a series of workshops, career labs and career days will provide you with the tools and skills needed to identify your ultimate career goals and, in an experiential and partnering fashion, to design the journey that fulfils your aspirations.

The one-day outdoor activity is devoted to sustainability and social innovation. It will help you to get to know your group and learn to work together to achieve your common, purposeful goals.

Run by experienced coaches together with faculty members and alumni, this series of group activity sessions will engage you in the complexities of purpose, so that you will learn how to work with its multifaceted dimensions and how to synchronise the distinct purposes of different people. Working in small groups, this significant succession of appointments will enable you to engage in a deeper conversation and experience what it means to work on purpose and to use this driving force in your day-to-day activities.

The programme concludes with putting your purpose into action through your choice of project work, which can be executed either individually or as a group. This could be via an internship or consulting project directly connected to your future work, writing a professional thesis or developing a business plan as a team. In this way, all the concepts you have learned during the course can be applied in practice, with guidance from your tutors.

In-company internships can frequently lead to a permanent job after graduation. If you are planning a start-up, you can write your business plan as a group effort. You may prefer to undertake some academic research to further your exploration of your chosen area. In all cases your learning to date should be applied, not only in terms of the knowledge and tools to be implemented but also with regard to the purpose you are aiming to fulfil with your work.

The MBA program begins in September of each year and has a duration of 12 months.

The MBA course is held entirely in English, however we recognise the importance of speaking Italian and therefore we provide, as part of the course, Italian language lessons during the Basics in Action phase.
For Italians or students with complete fluency in Italian, we offer Business English courses.

MBA students are expected to give priority to their MBA studies. Generally, they will be involved in classes for around 6 hours a day. Apart from classroom sessions, MIP places great importance on complementary curricula and students should view this as an opportunity for further growth and practical experience.
These activities include field experiences such as in-company projects, business games, entrepreneurial projects and competitions, as well as business seminars with company representatives and alumni talks. Attendance is compulsory for most of these activities.

The International MBA is a program which responds to today’s business needs. The unique training formula combines technological know-how with management skills and incorporates 4 fundamental elements:

Analytical approach to problem solving.

Innovation and technology.

Development of interpersonal and soft skills to create well-rounded candidates.

Close collaboration with our wide company network.

The diversified teaching methodologies include: interactive lessons, business cases, group activities, business seminars, outdoor training, assessment centre, business games and business plan.

Each core subject and concentration finishes with a final exam and an evaluation will also be made of the Project Work based on the feedback of the in-company tutor and MIP tutor. Students will also give a final presentation on their own Project Work. Grading is according to the Italian system.

All students undertaking the MBA will be sent online pre-courses to update their skills and knowledge prior to beginning the MBA. These courses need to be finished before course commencement; however, the students may follow them in their own time and at their own pace.

Just living in Italy presents so many possibilities for learning Italian and each person’s progress will depend greatly on the effort they put in. MIP also offers students the encouragement and assistance needed to gain confidence in the language, providing Italian classes. Over the years, MIP has had many MBA students from all sorts of language backgrounds who have achieved excellence in the language.

Yes! We have a range of exchanges available and these vary in duration from 1 week to 3 months. There is also a dual degree program, where participants are awarded two qualifications from two institutions. In the shorter programs, students will undertake some electives during the exchange. Our partner schools come from the world over and we are constantly seeking out new agreements to offer our students a wide choice in terms of country, duration and the types of electives to study.
For an updated partner schools list – see the section International Partners.

We recommend that each student has their own laptop for their own convenience. It is not an essential item at school since study areas are provided with PCs, however, students may be required to do homework on a laptop.

Upon graduation, candidates obtain the First Level University Specializing Master from Politecnico di Milano which is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR) and it is issued under the autonomous responsibility of Politecnico di Milano.

Candidates are advised to check with the relevant authorities in their home countries regarding the validity/recognition of this title in their home countries.

There is absolutely no additional cost for either of these courses.

No, you will be provided with these by the MBA Program Office. There will also be no extra charge for books as the cost is covered in the fee.

MIP enjoys collaboration with a broad company network (examples below). As a part of its Career Service activities, MIP engages companies and representatives in Project Work, Business Plan, various managerial seminars and in-class presentations and post-MBA recruitment activities.

• Amazon
• BNP Paribas
• Bosch
• Edison
• Eli Lilly
• ENI
• Ernst & Young
• FCA Fiat Chrysler
• Ferrari
• Ferrero Group
• General Electrics
• Gucci
• IBM
• L'Oréal
• LVMH
• Microsoft
• Procter&Gamble
• Vodafone
• Whirlpool

# of companies involved: ca. 400
# Career Workshops: 14
# of Career Days: 3
# of PW offered: 105
# of interviews organized: 560
Average of interviews per student: 9

Not the “usual internship”, Project Work is a full-time, three-month experience working inside a company or consultancy firm and is an opportunity for students to experiment and apply the content learnt during the classroom component of the course to real-life situations. Students have set tasks to complete and goals to fulfil, and the project is tailored to meet both the needs of the company and the student.
Project Work can be considered the first step into an MBA career as these positions may actually lead to a job offer in the host company at the completion of the project.
About 13% of project work experiences are held abroad, while 87% take place in Italy.

• Fill in the form on www.applyformasters.net
• Upload the following documents:
  • CV in English
  • University Degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
  • Official University Transcripts
  • GMAT/GRE score if available (optional but highly recommended)*
  • Certificate of English Proficiency*
  • Motivational statement**
  • 2 Letters of Reference (optional)
  • Copy of Passport or ID
  • Digital Picture
• Pay the Application Fee (EUR 150)

* If you wish to send your scores directly to MIP, please note that our school code is 7455

**Choose the format that works for you. 
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.

You will be informed whether you have been selected for the Motivational Interview and MIP Test by our admissions team in due time.

(Candidates with a valid GMAT score of 590 or higher will not have to sit for the MIP Test)

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 an aptitude test score (GMAT/GRE/MIP Test). The selection process assesses the profile of the individual candidate while taking into account the composition of the MBA 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 and the school does not provide individual answers to non-admitted candidates. You will be advised by e-mail of the final decision on your application.

Upon receipt of the admission offer, you will be required to pay the first instalment of EUR 7000 within 15 days from date of receipt of the offer letter should you wish to confirm your participation to the program (a short extension of this deadline can be requested in case you are applying for an education loan, external scholarship etc. or any other viable reason).

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MBA candidates must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor degree, 3 years of work experience, and fluency in the English language.

In order to make an application, candidates must supply the following:

• Online Application
• €150 application fee (non-refundable)
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of university degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Copy of official university transcripts
• GMAT score (MIP school code 7455) or GRE (optional)
• MIP test score 
• Certificate of English Proficiency. We accept TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (C1) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (C2) (MIP school code 7455). Exceptions will be made for native speakers and certain candidates with previous experience living, working or studying in an English-speaking context.
• 2 letters of reference

Application deadlines may vary from year to year, but usually the final deadline is July 15th of the same year. Please note that we are processing applications on a rolling basis. Due to the limited number of seats available in the class, applications may close even before the final deadline. Non-EU candidates need to apply at least 3 months before the program start.

Admission is on a rolling basis, therefore each application is processed in the order that it is received. Furthermore, earlier applications are given preference over later ones. The decision whether to award admission to the MBA is communicated via email within roughly 2 weeks of the application being completed (that is, the interview has been done and all outstanding requirements and documents have been provided). Generally financial aid is also announced at the same time, unless other arrangements have been made.

Successful candidates should, in particular, demonstrate the following characteristics in their application:

• Meaningful professional experience
• Successful academic record
• A humble attitude and openness to learn
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Maturity and self-motivation
• Commitment to self-improvement
• Drive to achieve full potential
• A passion for knowledge
• Strong motivation to make own personal contribution to the class
• Cultural sensitivity

All applications have to be submitted online on www.applyformasters.net. If you would like any sort of assistance with the application, don’t hesitate to contact us directly at infomasters@mip.polimi.it. We are happy to provide you with individual and personalised guidance.

You may apply the following year with a new application.

GMAT and GRE scores are not compulsory for admission to the program. However, they are recommended for scholarships consideration.

The MIP test is MIP’s own admissions exam that must be taken compulsorily in addition to the motivational interview that candidates must sit. The MIP test is composed of business case analysis, logic-based test and data interpretation test. It is conducted online or on-campus depending on the availability of the candidate.

Bachelor degrees in just about any discipline are acceptable. The final decision will be made also based on what type of work experience the candidate has accrued.

You can choose which English certificate you would like to take. Generally they have a validity of 2 years. Some candidates may be exempted from providing the English certificate if they are native English speakers or can demonstrate that they have extensive experience working, living or studying in an English-speaking environment.

If you are located near the school or visiting Milan, we would be most happy to receive you on campus for your interview. However, given the international nature of the student body, this is not feasible in most cases. We therefore conduct interviews via Skype using a webcam.

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• Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astonautics, BUAA (Beijing, China)
• Lingnan University College (Guangzhou, China)
• IIM Indian Institute of Management (Lucknow, India)
• Sun Yat Sen National Taiwan College of Business, SYSNTCB (Taiwan, China)
• Shanghai University of Finance & Economics (Shanghai, China)
• School of Inspired Leadership (Gurgaon, India)
• School of Management and Economics - University of Electronic Science and Technology (Chengdu, China)
• XJTU - School of Management, Xi’an Jiaotong University (Xi’an, China)

• Audencia (Nantes, France)
• EDHEC (Nice, France)
• EM Lyon Business School (Lyon, France)
• IE Business School (Madrid, Spain)
• IAE - Aix-Marseille Graduate School of Management (Aix-en-Provence, France)
• IESEG (Lille, France)
• Lomonosov MSUBS (Moscow, Russia)
• NEOMA Business School (Mont-Saint-Aignan, France)
• Nyenrode Business University (Amsterdam and Breukelen, Netherlands)
• University of Brighton (Brighton, UK)
• University of St. Gallen (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

• Universidad del CEMA (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Dual Degree Program with

• MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (Boston, USA)

• Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM) (Australia)

Students can take part in courses offered by the business schools of the MIP International Network. These exchanges provide participants with exposure to an interesting panel of topics and a different educational approach.

During the MBA program students will have the opportunity to experience an intensive one-week study tour in Silicon Valley designed in collaboration with Business Association Italy America (BAIA), a business network created by and for professionals operating between Italy and the United States. The study tour offers unique and invaluable business and cultural insights into one of the most innovative and fast-growing environments: San Francisco and the Silicon Valley. The purpose of the trip is to expose students to the Silicon Valley ecosystem and deepen their understanding of entrepreneurship and other current hot topics through meetings with executives, company visits and cultural excursions. Students will visit start-ups and business accelerators (e.g. Plug & Play Tech Center), large corporations (e.g. IBM Almaden Research Center), venture capital firms, incubators and academic institution (e.g. Stanford Center for Professional Development) 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 MBA Program will give you completely new ways of thinking about entrepreneurship, networks and innovation.*

*The description refers to the 2016 edition of the study tour. Slight changes may occur for future editions.

The Doing Business In Modules allow students to participate in an intensive full week at IPADE, Mexico.

The module Doing Business in Mexico brings together renowned lecturers, international experts and distinguished faculty members from several countries to learn about the countries that are considered as Emerging Markets, the role that they all play in the actual globalized world and their impact in the world's economy. The program includes academic sessions, conferences, company visits and one networking event.

The cost of living is comparable to that of many other important European capitals. We recommend that students budget for around EUR 1.000 per month; however, these costs will vary depending on each person’s personal spending habits. Ask infomasters@mip.polimi.it for a breakdown of monthly living costs.

MIP is located in the north-west of Milan at the Bovisa site, a brand new campus just 2 train stops from the centre of Milan. It is also well serviced by buses and trams.

MIP has a range of agreements with various residences around Milan, each with fast and easy access to the Bovisa campus, or we can assist you in finding short-term private accommodation. Visit the International Students Office page to find out more.

If you would like to have a campus tour and meet with our representatives personally, please contact us at infomasters@mip.polimi.it. We will be happy to arrange a time to see you on campus or alternatively arrange a Skype/phone info-session.

Yes, just ask us in advance to arrange a time. Usually there is no problem in attending a lesson, however there are certain times of the year that are not always suitable for this.

Our recruitment representatives are happy to arrange a time to speak to you over Skype. Contact infomasters@mip.polimi.it to arrange a call.

We are happy to put you in contact with our alumni. We ask that you send us a copy of your curriculum vitae so that we might find someone with similar experience or background for you to speak to.

Admission representatives and alumni regularly travel the world attending Masters fairs in order to meet with students and answer questions about our programmes. If you would like to speak to an Admissions Representative in person, book an infosession or write to infomasters@mip.polimi.it.