SDA Bocconi Asia Center- SDABAC Overview

Registration for NMAT 2024 is now open at mba.com for admission into MBA programs. The final date to register for NMAT 2024 is October 10. Candidates who successfully register can schedule their exam between August 1 and October 14, with the exam being conducted from November 5 to December 20.

The CAT 2024 exam will take place on November 24. The application edit window for submitting corrections to the application form is available from September 27 to September 30, allowing updates only to the photograph, signature, and city preferences if necessary. The admit card will be released on November 5 on the official website, iimcat.ac.in.

Round 1 admissions for the International Master in Business (IMB) program for 2024 are open for eligible candidates on the official website sdabocconiasiacenter.com until November 20, 2024. Round 2 admissions will be available until January 21, and the deadline for Round 3 applications is March 21, 2025. Accepted entrance exams include CAT, GMAT, GRE, NMAT by GMAC, or the Bocconi Test scores.

SDA Bocconi Asia Center is an extension of the SDA Bocconi School of Management in Italy. It upholds the same international standards and offers executive education and postgraduate programs in management. Admissions to these courses are based on scores from competitive exams such as CAT, NMAT, GMAT, or GRE.

SDA Bocconi Asia Center Highlights

• Year Established: 2012
• Official Website: SDA Bocconi Asia Center
• Accreditations: AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA
• Program Types: Postgraduate and Executive Programs
• Admission Criteria: Entrance Exam
• Total Students | Faculty: 15,000 | 370+
• Global Alumni: Over 130,000
• Partner Schools Worldwide: 280+

SDA Bocconi Asia Center Important Dates 2025

CAT Events

• CAT 2024 Registration Opens: August 1, 2024
• CAT 2024 Registration Closes: September 20, 2024
• CAT 2024 Admit Card Release: November 5, 2024
• CAT 2024 Exam Date: November 24, 2024

NMAT Events

• NMAT Registration: August 1 - October 10, 2024
• NMAT Scheduling: August 1 - October 14, 2024
• NMAT Exam Dates: November 5 - December 20, 2024

IMB Events

• Round 1 Submission Deadline: November 20, 2024
• Round 2 Submission Deadline: January 21, 2025
• Round 3 Submission Deadline: March 21, 2025
• Round 4: To be announced

SDA Bocconi Asia Center Courses

Here are the courses offered by the institute across various specializations:

SDA Bocconi Asia Center Admissions

Candidates interested in applying to the center must complete the online application process. The application fee is INR 3000. For admission to the International Master in Business (IMB), candidates with a valid score in any of the following entrance exams—CAT, GMAT, CMAT, NMAT, or GRE—will be shortlisted for an interview.

Candidates without a scorecard must take the Bocconi entrance test administered by the institute. This online test evaluates candidates' reasoning skills in both aptitude and logic. The final selection process considers various factors, including the applicant's academic profile, personality, entrance exam scores, interview performance, and other relevant skills. For admission to executive programs, shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview based on their academic profiles.

SDA Bocconi Asia Center Cut Off

SDA Bocconi Asia Center does not set a specific cut-off for the International Master in Business program. However, a candidate's overall profile can compensate for average scores in certain areas, depending on their overall excellence. Based on trends from the previous year, the average scores for various entrance tests are as follows:

SDA Bocconi Asia Center Scholarship

The institute offers significant financial assistance to deserving and high-achieving students to facilitate their pursuit of higher education. Here are the details:

• Tuition Waivers: These are awarded based on merit in the qualifying examination, with potential waivers reaching up to 80% for students with exceptional profiles.
• Dean Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students selected by the Dean during the selection process. To qualify, students must rank in the top 5% of their class at the end of the first 11 months.
• Women’s Leadership Scholarship: Designed to support talented female candidates enrolled in the program, this scholarship provides an amount of INR 2 Lakh, which is applied toward the tuition fee.
• Sports and Cultural Arts Scholarship: This scholarship is granted to students who demonstrate exceptional performance in sports or any cultural art form, with an amount of INR 2 Lakh applied to the tuition fee.

SDA Bocconi Asia Center Placements 2023

SDA Bocconi has successfully completed its placements for the 2023 batch. The IT/ITES sector accounted for the highest percentage of offers at 38%, followed by the Consulting/Analytics sector at 29%. Below are the key highlights of the SDA Bocconi Placements 2023:

About SDA Bocconi

SDA Bocconi Asia Center was established in 2012 in Mumbai as the first offshore campus of Bocconi University from Italy. With over a century of experience, Bocconi has been at the forefront of Italy's social and economic modernization.

SDA Bocconi Faculty

Here are the details of the faculty members at the Asia Center in Mumbai:

Prof. David Bardolet

• Qualifications: Ph.D., MBA, 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, Modeling, 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 Behavior, Analytics, Banking, Insurance Market in India

Prof. Antonio Marra

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

SDA Bocconi Asia Center FAQs

Q: What is the cut-off score required for CAT/NMAT/GMAT for admission to the IMB program?

A: The institute does not publish a merit list for the IMB program, nor does it impose a specific cut-off score for admissions. However, higher scores are advantageous. Students must take one of these examinations, and if they are dissatisfied with their results, they can opt to take the Bocconi entrance test.

Q: What is the interview process for admission to the institute?

A: Interviews are conducted by faculty members from the management team. Candidates are shortlisted based on their entrance exam scores, and selections are determined by the profile and quality of the applicants. For international students, interviews are held via phone or Skype.

Q: Are all students required to live on campus in the hostel?

A: According to the center's guidelines, all students are required to stay in the hostel. Room availability operates on a first-come, first-served basis. However, there are no special accommodations for married students; they may rent apartments near the campus with assistance from the management team.

Q: When does the placement session begin at SDA Bocconi Asia Center?

A: Placement opportunities are facilitated through on-campus visits by reputable companies, primarily occurring in the final year of the program (January to March during the second module). Summer internship offers typically start from October in the first module.

Q: What international opportunities are available to students at the institute?

A: All students enrolled in the program will attend a semester at Bocconi in Milan from September to December during the second module. There is no additional fee for the study period in Italy.