Global MBA Food and Wine
Bologna, Italy
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
EUR 35,000 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for round I
** VAT free, to be paid in three installments
Introduction
Art, beauty, high-quality cuisine. These are the first thoughts the world has about Italy. The variety, typicality, and uniqueness of products, from the Alps to the South, make Italy the undisputed queen of the food and wine business.
The Global MBA in Food and Wine trains managers and businessmen to guide the growth and internationalization of companies operating in the food and beverage industry. This international MBA is dedicated to those who wish to give a significant boost to their career or to undertake a business project in this sector.
Only BBS, a school located on the territory, able to have direct contact with companies, entrepreneurs, managers, and opinion leaders in the food and wine business, is able to offer a high level of managerial skills, the capability to manage the fragmented supply chains on the territory, the analysis tools to enhance the excellence of the agro-industrial business, and the necessary strategy to preserve the high quality of the products with a prospect of international expansion.
The Global MBA in Food and Wine is a 12-month, full-time program. In the first term, classes will focus on general management, and during the second term, students will study specialized subjects.
Classes from an international faculty are complemented by lectures from entrepreneurs, managers, Michelin-starred chefs, and company visits. This is followed by a 500-hour internship in leading food and drink companies or working on entrepreneurial projects. The structure of the classes is heterogeneous: the geographical origin, the mix of cultures, and the global perspective enrich this experience with additional motivation and opportunities for exchange.
Contact us for information on the application procedure, on the scholarships available, on the details of the courses: we will answer your questions and fix an online or face-to-face meeting to introduce you to our beautiful headquarters at Villa Guastavillani.
There is no Made in Italy more rooted, real, and concrete than the food and wine business. There is no better opportunity to jump, both as a professional and an entrepreneur, into the world’s delicious market.
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Curriculum
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:
Structure, management and dynamics of the Agri-food Industry, Business Law for the Food and Wine industry, Food Culture and Sustainable Tourism, Innovation and Narration in the Food and Wine Industry, 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.
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Admissions
Career Opportunities
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 and activities, 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 sessions
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English Language Requirements
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