Bologna Business School

BBS is an international business school, created by the University of Bologna, the oldest university in the world, to shape a new generation of business leaders, capable of driving international growth and digital transformation, with a view to sustainability. Our academic interdisciplinary and strongly practice-oriented approach offers a unique learning experience in collaboration with Italian “industry champions” especially from the automotive, food and wine, sustainability, automation&robotics and luxury fields. Our home is in Bologna at Villa Guastavillani, a splendid 16th century residence located in the heart of Italy, in one of the most leading economic regions of Italy and Europe.

BBS is proud to be part of the top 1% Business Schools accredited by EQUIS – EFMD Quality Improvement System, the leading international system of quality assessment, improvement and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration.

GLOBAL MBA: EFMD accredited international program dedicated to candidates with previous work experience; it offers a number of specializations in leading italian industries: Supercars / Superbikes / Motorsports, Food & Wine, Design / Fashion / Luxury Goods, Green, Automation and Robotics (1 master, 5 tracks)

FULL-TIME MASTERS: one-year programs accredited by the University of Bologna, aimed at young graduates who are preparing to enter the job market; from sustainable transitions to artificial intelligence management through made in Italy companies. (11 university masters).

EXECUTIVE MASTERS: management development programs based on blended learning aimed at managers, senior professionals and entrepreneurs who want to strengthen their management and leadership skills; the offer includes part-time MBAs, Executive MBAs, and Executive Specialist Masters (15 executive programs).

OPEN PROGRAMS: short courses focus on key tools needed for the professional growth of the participants; are conducted by faculty and professionals to offer rigorous and practical education with tools of immediate application (34 courses).

CUSTOM PROGRAMS: tailor-made courses dedicated to companies and institutions that wish to focus on human capital to meet future challenges; these are personalized programs that combine academic rigor with the effectiveness of organizational knowledge.