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CryptTeller


Joined: 28 Jul 2009
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MBA in University of Pisa or in Bocconi?
Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:18 AM
I am currently searching opportunities for studying and living abroad, and as I know both Italian and English, I would like to study in Italy. For about 4 months I wanted to study in Bocconi, but now I have found a more preferable university-in Pisa (in terms of money). But is it as preferable in terms of knowledge and prestige? There are also some other differences. The main is that in Bocconi you only study for 14 months and in Pisa you study for 1/2 year and the other part you work in Ferrari,FIAT of somewhere else! Could you please advice me on this topic?
Thanks in advance
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JamieO

Joined: 05 Jun 2007
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MBA in University of Pisa or in Bocconi?
Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:22 PM
Since you have already decided on Italy, Bocconi is the most internationally known MBA programme at the moment.

This might not be relevant though since (from the sound of it) you want your future career to be in Italy. Other universities could do just as well for you locally as Bocconi, but may not help so much once you leave the region.

If Pisa fits your budget and the format is more interesting, then you should go for it. However don't expect more than they can offer! The reputation is fine in Italy, but it is unlikely to cut much ice in top named companies elsewhere.

Personally, I don't think much of Italy for an MBA, and would put Bocconi way down the list of target schools, but only if I were comparing it ot other top European programmes.
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CryptTeller


Joined: 28 Jul 2009
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MBA in University of Pisa or in Bocconi?
Wed Jul 29, 2009 03:14 PM
Thank you very much for your response. But one thing- both of them work with same companies. Pisa cooperates with Accenture
Benetton Group
Bulgari
Eni
Ferragamo
Ferrari
Fiat
Goodyear Dunlop Tires
IBM
L'Oreal
McKinsey&Co.
Microsoft
Nestlè
Piaggio
Pirelli
Prada
Valentino Group
I think it's quite good,and it means that I will get my working experience in one of the innumerated. Bocconi cooperates with the same companies,but doesn't offer working expirience in them.
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JamieO

Joined: 05 Jun 2007
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MBA in University of Pisa or in Bocconi?
Wed Jul 29, 2009 04:55 PM
its a good list for the school, but you should check a couple of things first:

1) do students pick companies, or companies pick students
2) are the internships guaranteed or is there a proportion of the class that doesn't get a spot
3) how does this translate into jobs - what proportion are offered a job after the internship.
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CryptTeller


Joined: 28 Jul 2009
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MBA in University of Pisa or in Bocconi?
Wed Jul 29, 2009 05:21 PM
Thank you very much! And what did you mean by saying something like: I wouldn't study on MBA in Italy? What country or better say university would you recommend?
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JamieO

Joined: 05 Jun 2007
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MBA in University of Pisa or in Bocconi?
Wed Jul 29, 2009 08:01 PM
ah, don't mind that comment, everyone has a personal preference. I just couldn't imagine trying to find a job in Italy (economy has been struggling for years) and for those who don't speak Italian, I bet it is one of the hardest places in western europe to secure a suitable post-mba job.

But from what i gather from your posts, you speak italian and are set on a job probably in italy to start with, so this shouldn't be too great an issue for you.
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CryptTeller


Joined: 28 Jul 2009
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MBA in University of Pisa or in Bocconi?
Wed Jul 29, 2009 08:35 PM
I am opened to all ideas,that's why I am here. Please,could you be so kind as to innumerate at least 3 best places in EU where you would like to study and find the job. Thank you very much in advance JamieO for your time and patience to me for my silly questions
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JamieO

Joined: 05 Jun 2007
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MBA in University of Pisa or in Bocconi?
Wed Jul 29, 2009 09:28 PM
Don't worry, no silly questions here. I found it quite interesting having a bit of a look in to Pisa's MBA. I had heard of the uni, but not the MBA.

There are the three classics, LBS, INSEAD, IMD. Guaranteed reputation and you aren't stuck in one place for a job. IMD clearly with the advantage here of not having too large a class. INSEAD and LBS may suffer from having too many graduates at a time when jobs are scarce - particularly since both have traditionally relied on London for a large proportion of placements. IMD is just a difficult one to get into and the atmosphere may not suit everyone.

These are popular, but I would be a bit more adventurous and look at other options:

Look at other targeted choices. The German economy is rebounding well at the moment, as is the Swiss, so I would aim for either one of the northern schools RSM in Holland or for St.Gallen in German Switzerland. (programmes actually in germany aren't really worth considering yet). With the exception of INSEAD, France is not a great place to be but Spain is tempting and I would aim for IESE at the moment (although the top three are hard to seperate sometimes).

Summary: RSM, IESE or St.Gallen
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CryptTeller


Joined: 28 Jul 2009
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MBA in University of Pisa or in Bocconi?
Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:08 PM
Thank you very very much! I will study all the variants
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cleo

Joined: 30 Sep 2009
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Thu Oct 01, 2009 03:58 PM
Hi, I know that another very good B-school in italy for the MBA, +EQUIS accredited is MIP in Milan. It's definetely less expensive than bocconi but more recognized than Pisa.
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darkeve

Joined: 19 Dec 2009
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MBA in University of Pisa or in Bocconi?
Sun Dec 20, 2009 07:01 AM
Crypt Teller, I've been having the same concerns and I settled on either Bocconi or Pisa, so which one did you finally go to and any feedback?
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CryptTeller


Joined: 28 Jul 2009
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MBA in University of Pisa or in Bocconi?
Sun Dec 20, 2009 09:12 AM
None of them,actually. I have chosen ESADE in Spain
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vj06

Joined: 28 Dec 2009
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MBA in University of Pisa or in Bocconi?
Tue Dec 29, 2009 07:11 AM
hi guys .... I hv been selected for mba in univ of pisa ... let me know is it worth of joining there, is italy the right destination for mba graduates, job prospectus and the avg monthly expense in pisa .... looking forward for ur comments

[Edited by vj06 on 29 Dec 2009]
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