Is MISB Bocconi (SDA Bocconi) worth investing 25 lakh rupees and 2 years of your time?

My cousin studies at SDA Bocconi Asia Center. It was known as MISB Bocconi earlier and is the pan Asia centre of SDA Bocconi of Milan. It is also triple-accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA. With all these tags to its name, you will have a world-class faculty that teaches at the Milan campus as well. This is how the program looks like- If you choose to go for the program then youll receive a Masters Diploma in International Business when your 22-month course completes, and the degree will be conferred by SDA Bocconi, Milan. Once you decide on the course, you must also decide on the specialization. You will also be a part of a mandatory stipulated exchange semester during the duration of the course. In 2020, the Institute saw 100% placement and the average package rose to INR 11.21 LPA. There is a mandatory CSR internship where you get to volunteer with an NGO for 2 weeks The college has seen visits from the following companies in the past: AICL Communications, Baxter, Bostik, Catenon Worldwide, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, H&M, ICICI Securities, Kims Global, Piaggio, TCS, Universal Consulting, Vodafone India, ZS Associates, Nykka, Soulflower etc. If your profile is strong, youd receive a scholarship as well which will save you from spending over INR 25 lakhs for a 22-month program. However, even if you can spend that much, go ahead because you wont be disappointed.

What questions were asked in your interview at the SDA Bocconi/MISB Asia Center interview?

One of my friends attended the SDA Bocconi Asia Center’s interview for the 2019-2021 intake. He applied through the Bocconi Test. Following is his profile: Particulars Marks Secured/Experience 10th Class (CBSE) 74% 12th Class (CBSE) 74% Graduation (IHM Pusa) 74% Work Experience 4 months The interview lasted for 15 minutes. He was asked some of the questions mentioned below. Basic Introduction Tell something about Aamby Valley City. He was also asked about his working experience and how did he feel after he was laid off when his company closed its operations. What was the average rate of a room in Aamby Valley City? They asked him about his subjects during his schooling and graduation. What the average revenue earned by a 5-star hotel? Then they asked him about his preferred specialization and the reason for choosing that specialization. He converted the interview. According to him, staying confident and giving honest answers helps. If you don’t know the answer to any question, admit it.

Which is better, Admission SDA Bocconi or KJ Somaiya?

Placement-wise both the colleges give each other tough competition. Some basic differences between the two are Specialization: SDA Bocconi has an upper hand in marketing roles whereas KJ Somaiya has the upper hand in finance roles. Batch-size: KJ Somaiya has a higher batch-size than SDA Bocconi. Therefore the student-teacher ratio is also higher. This affects the classroom learning experience. Fees: SDA Bocconi has higher fees( INR 18,60,000) than that of KJ Somaiya (INR 9.59 Lakhs (1st Year Fees). So it’s up to you to decide if you are willing to pay a high fee and get the tag of a well renowned brand in Europe or pay less and get into an above average B School of India. Academic-wise the result from both the colleges will be more or less the same.

SDA Bocconi Asia Center, Mumbai: Courses, Admission 2023, Fees, Placement, Cutoff

SDA Bocconi Asia Center is an extended version of SDA Bocconi School of Management, Italy. It follows the same international standard and delivers Executive education and postgraduate programs in the field of management. Admission to the courses is done on the basis of scores obtained in competitive examinations like CAT, NMAT, GMAT, or GRE.

SDA Bocconi Asia Center Important Dates

CAT Events	Dates
CAT 2023 Registration Starts	August 02, 2023
CAT 2023 Registration Closes	September 13, 2023
CAT 2023 Admit Card Release	October 25, 2023
CAT 2023 Exam Date	November 26, 2023

NMAT Events	Dates
NMAT Registration	August 1 - October 12, 2023
NMAT Scheduling	August 1 - October 21, 2023
NMAT Re-Scheduling	August 1 - December 16, 2023
NMAT Exam Dates	October 10 - December 19, 2023
NMAT Registration Retake	October 11 - December 16, 2023
NMAT Retake Scheduling	October 11 - December 16, 2023
NMAT Last Date for Scorecard Download	March 31, 2024

IMB Events	Dates
Round 1 Submission Deadline	November 22, 2023
Round 2 Submission Deadline	January 22, 2024
Round 3 Submission Deadline	March 22, 2024
Round 4	To be announced

Table of Content

SDA Bocconi Asia Center Highlights
SDA Bocconi Asia Center Courses
SDA Bocconi Asia Center Admissions
SDA Bocconi Asia Center Cut Off
SDA Bocconi Asia Center Scholarship
SDA Bocconi Asia Center Placements 2023
About SDA Bocconi
SDA Bocconi Faculty
SDA Bocconi Asia Center FAQs

SDA Bocconi Asia Center Highlights

Established Year	2012
Official Website	https://www.sdabocconiasiacenter.com/
Accreditations	AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA
Type of Programs	Postgraduate and Executive Programs
Admission Criteria	Entrance Exam
Total Students \| Faculty	15000 \| 370 +
Alumni Worldwide	130000+
Partnered school worldwide	280+

SDA Bocconi Asia Center Courses

Following are the courses offered by the institute under various specializations:

Course	Eligibility
International Master in Business (IMB)	a minimum of 55% across 10th, 12th and under graduation and a minimum aggregate average of 70% of 10+12+undergrad + Obtained a valid score in CAT/ GMAT/ NMAT/ GRE/ Bocconi Test
International Executive Master in Business (IEMB)	Graduation in any discipline with min. 8 years of work experience
Executive Program in Luxury (EPL)	3 years of work experience
Global Executive Program in Entrepreneurship & Innovation	Bachelor’s degree or equivalent + 3 years of work experience or family-owned business
Executive Program in Business Analytics (EPBA)	Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of work experience
International Program in Arts Management (IPAM)	Designed for practitioners and students from all over the world with a specific interest in the Asian art and cultural environment but open to international best practices.

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SDA Bocconi Asia Center Admissions

Candidates seeking admission to the centre must complete the online application process of the Institute. The application fee for the same is INR 3000. For admission to IMB, candidates having a valid score in any one of the entrance exams - CAT/ GMAT/ CMAT/ NMAT/ GRE are shortlisted for the interview.

Candidates not having any scorecard have to sit for the Bocconi entrance test conducted by the institute. Bocconi test is an online test and tests the candidate’s reasoning skills both in aptitude and logic. Final selection is done considering various factors like the applicant’s academic profile, personality, entrance score, interview, and other talents. For admission to Executive programs, shortlisted candidates on the basis of the academic profile are called for interview.

Read more: SDA Bocconi Admissions

SDA Bocconi Asia Center Cut Off

SDA Bocconi Asia Center does not indicate any cut off restriction for the International Master in Business Program, but by the candidate’s excellence could be compensated an average score in other areas of the candidate’s profile. The average scores basis trends of the past year are as follows:

Entrance Test	Previous Year’s Cut Off
CAT	90%
NMAT	234
GMAT	640
GRE	314

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SDA Bocconi Asia Center Scholarship

The institute provides valuable financial support to meritorious and deserving students to help them pursue higher education. Following are the details for the same:

Tuition Waivers: This is offered on the basis of merit scored in the qualifying examination. The fee waiver can be extended up to 80% for students with an outstanding profile.
Dean Scholarship: This will be granted to students chosen by the Dean at the time of selection. To be eligible for this, the students must be in the top 5% in the class at the end of the first 11 months.
Women’s Leadership Scholarship: This is created to support the meritorious women candidates enrolled in the program. The scholarship amount is INR 2 Lakh and is applied to the tuition fee.
Sports and Cultural Art Scholarship: This will be given to students with outstanding performance in sports or any cultural art form. The scholarship amount is INR 2 Lakh and is applied to the tuition fee.

SDA Bocconi Asia Center Placements 2023

SDA Bocconi has concluded its Placement for batch 2023. IT / ITES Sector made the highest offer at 38%, followed by Consulting / Analytics Sector at 29%. The highlights of SDA Bocconi Placements 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placements Statistics (2021-23)
Number of Recruiters	110+
Highest Package	INR 39.24 LPA
Average Package	INR 14.30 LPA
Median Package	INR 13 LPA
Top 25% Average Package	INR 20.01 LPA
Top 50% Average Package	INR 17.11 LPA
Major sectors	IT / ITES
Top recruiters	Capgemini, Cognizant, Deloitte, Infosys, KPMG, PwC

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About SDA Bocconi

SDA Bocconi Asia Center was established in 2012 in Mumbai. It is the Indian presence of Bocconi University from Italy that chooses India as a home for its first offshore campus. For over a century, Bocconi has been playing a leading role in Italy’s social and economic modernization.

SDA Bocconi Faculty

Listed below are the details of the faculty members at the Asia Centre in Mumbai:

Prof. David Bardolet

Qualifications: Ph.D., MBA, and Degree in Industrial Engineering
Areas of Interest: Behavioral Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Resource Strategy

Prof. Maurizio Poli

Qualifications: Degree in Economic and Social Discipline
Areas of Interest: Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Corporate Performance Control, Forecasting Analysis, Modelling, Simulation techniques

Prof. Veronica Vecchi

Qualifications: Ph.D., Degree in Public Administration and International Institutions
Areas of Interest: Financial Analysis for Public Investments, local Development, Project Finance, Public-private partnerships

Prof. Anjana Grewal

Qualifications: B.Chem, MMS, Ph.D.
Areas of Interest: E-Commerce-Global, Shopper and Buyer Behaviour, Analytics, Banking, Insurance Market in India

Prof. Antonio Marra

Qualifications: Degree in Business Administration and Law and Ph.D.
Areas of Interest: Auditing, Earnings Management, Corporate Governance, and Firm Performance

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SDA Bocconi Asia Center FAQs

Ques. What is the cut-off score required in CAT/ NMAT/ GMAT for admission in IMB?

Ans. The institute does not release any merit-list for enrolling students in the IMB program. There is no restriction of cut-off for admission rather a high score will be considered. It is mandatory for the students to appear in any of these examinations. If they are not satisfied with their scores, one can appear in the entrance test conducted by Bocconi.

Ques. What is the process of interview for admission to the Institute?

Ans. The interview is conducted by the faculty members of the management team. The students are shortlisted on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance test. The selection will be purely determined by the profile and quality of the candidates. In the case of a foreign student, the interview will be conducted over the phone or Skype.

Ques. Are all students required to live on campus in the hostel?

Ans. As per the guidelines laid by the Center, it is necessary for all students to stay in the hostel. The availability of hostel rooms is based on first come first serve. However, there are no special facilities for married students. They can rent apartments near the campus with the help of the management team.

Ques. When does the placement session start in SDA Bocconi Asia Center?

Ans. Placements are facilitated through an on-campus visit by reputed companies. Most placement opportunities are placed in the final year of the program (January to March in the second module of the program). The offers for summer internships offer start from October of the first module.

Ques. What are the international opportunities will the students get in the Institute?

Ans. All the students enrolled in the program will attend the semester at Bocconi in Milan from September to December in the second module. There will be no additional fee for the study period in Italy.