Global MBA Green Energy and Sustainable Businesses
Bologna, Italy
MBA
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for round I
Key Summary
The Global MBA in Green Energy and Sustainable Businesses is aimed at young managers who are interested in the challenges imposed by climate change, and the principle on which to build the future of business.
General management skills are required from these professionals, as well as the ability to apply these skills in the field of sustainability and the efficient use of natural resources.
Based on a six-pillar approach (Accountability, Ethics & CSR, Law, Technology Management & Strategy, Entrepreneurship) the program provides tools to support the efficiency of existing resources, as well as the ability to plan new scenarios based on sustainable business models.
Those choosing to study the Global MBA in Green Energy and Sustainable Businesses aim to make a difference using logical, honest innovation, thus adding an ethical dimension to the role of management. The program offers the opportunity to join the alumni community and meet with industry leaders.
The Global MBA in Green Energy and Sustainable Businesses is a 12-month, full-time program, over the course of which students will explore in-depth solutions to three basic requirements for a successful business: social equity, economic prosperity and environmental quality. The faculty comprises a team of international lecturers who integrate an advanced educational approach, enriched by their diverse viewpoints on these issues.
Sustainability is a matter of urgency, but with the right training, it can become a work in progress; get in touch for further information.
With the Patronage of the Ministry of the Environment and Protection of Land and Sea
The Global MBA is a 12-month full-time program including:
- 440 hours of class activities
- hours of individual and group work
- 500-hour internship
The academic year is divided into three terms:
I Term: September 2024 – December 2024
- “Ice-breaking” Weeks
- Orientation Modules
- General Management Courses (I)
II Term – III Term: January 2025 – June 2025
- Track-specific Courses
- General Management Courses (II)
- Professional Development Clinics
GMBA Modules are divided into four blocks:
- Orientation Modules
Statistics, Finance, Accounting, and Management Consulting
- General Management Courses:
Corporate Finance, Corporate Strategy, Performance Management, Marketing Management, People Management, Geoeconomic and Geopolitical Analysis, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Business Planning
- Track-specific Courses:
Green Strategy for Sustainable Development, Measuring Sustainable Performance, Green Finance, Environmental Law, Capstone Project
- Professional Development Clinics:
Business Ethics, Leadership Mindset, Diversity and Inclusion, Digital Technologies and AI
For further information on individual modules, see the “Courses” section at the bottom of this page.
The three terms are followed by an internship period of 500 working hours. The internship can be carried out at various companies and agencies in Italy or abroad. The internship serves as an opportunity for students to put into practice the theory and techniques learned during the three academic terms. The internship will allow students to obtain hands-on experience by working on management strategies, analyzing business operations, and creating solutions to real problems. Students are encouraged to make the most of the internship opportunity and to learn from the professionals they will be working with.
At the end of the internship students will be required to submit a ‘Final Report’, which they will present to the Director of Studies showcasing their activities and analyzing the theories and lessons learned during the program.
An extracurricular Italian language course is also available for interested students.
The Career Office of the Global MBA program is crucial for students pursuing a career in the field of business. It connects students to opportunities, offers tailored support, and taps into a global network of alumni and professionals. This assistance helps students navigate international job markets, boosting their employability and maximizing the value of their Global MBA.
The goal of the Career Service, coordinated by Andrea Zani (Head of Career Service), with the support of Alessandro Bonfiglioli (Executive Career Development Advisor), is to provide the tools and resources to gain access to the labor market and find an internship. The aim is also to support the businesses of our territory, and not limited to it, to select talents to employ; talents from all over the world, who come to Bologna to immerse themselves in the culture and the excellence of Made in Italy.
The Career Service Team supports the students in their journey made of learning and professional development, through a series of seminars, with the aim of providing the necessary tools and resources to gain access to leadership positions in the labor market. Furthermore, thanks to professional career counselors and a process to identify one’s own “Strengths” (Point Positive Assessment) developed in collaboration with Essentic, students are supported by way of a customized service to establish a professional development plan, which will help them achieve their goals in their search for an internship.
The process is carried out through the following steps:
- CV and Cover Letter Writing
- Creating and effective LinkedIn profile
- How to crack the job interview
- Initial orientation meetings
- Career Coaching with industry experts
- Continuous support to students through 1:1 session
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