SMGB teaches how to manage the complexity and dynamics of the company. 

 

Examinations take place at the end of each module.

Academic preparation is based on practical and interactive teaching methods that include workshops led by international experts and managers from multinationals and start-ups, which also represent an excellent networking opportunity.

Labs of Practice

During the programme, students will be involved in four Labs of practice. While attending the Labs, students deepen their understanding of real organisational dynamics and follow activities managed directly by company executives, learning directly from the experience of those who work in the field.

Students have the unique opportunity to: learn directly by managers of companies which are directly involved in lectures, measure their skills by carrying out a project work based on the company's needs, receive feedback from managers on their deliverables.

The 13th edition of SMGB includes the following Labs, which are carried out along with companies of the calibre of SAS, Rentokil Initial, Endress+Hauser and Lactalis:

• Corporate strategy 
• Business Strategy 
• Sales Strategy
• Innovation & Sustainability
   

SAS Data & Visual Analytics competence development” 

The "data culture" and reporting systems are critical success factors in guiding strategic business decisions. Qualified SAS Institute instructors will help students to become familiar with the use of several applications for data analysis and reporting in the company. 

At the end of the course, participants will be ready to receive a certificate of competence from SAS.
 

To help accelerate their career path, SMGB gives its students access to ALTIS Graduate School of Sustainable Management’s network of companies and are expected to participate to two dedicated paths: 

• Personal & professional development, for those seeking a managerial career path 
• Mentorship & business plan, for those who have presented their own business idea 
   

Personal and Professional Development

In partnership with Page Personnel (a multinational HR services and consulting company that supports the development of the labour market) and LinkedIn (the world's most popular social network for professionals), participants who choose the management track participate in:

• Coaching and orientation activities by HR to foster the development of soft-skills essential to kick-start a brilliant career
• A special focus is given to classroom interventions on personal branding and CV and cover letter writing.

Orientation and assessment days to foster awareness of the individual student's potential.

In addition, the SMGB Master gives students access to group and one-to-one coaching sessions, mock interviews, speedy speeches and CV reviews by major companies that are partners of the Master, in order to practice soft skills and get in touch with the HR managers of the companies in the ALTIS network.
 

Mentorship & Business Plan

Training agents of change is a goal shared by ALTIS and Ashoka, the international association that supports the world's most innovative social entrepreneurs. 
Therefore, Ashoka Italy supports SMGB students who want to raise their skills through the entrepreneurial track by means of classroom business testimonials from its experts and fellows.

In addition, the 4 deserving students who will be awarded the woman entrepreneurship or impact entrepreneurship scholarships will have access to:

• leading and mentoring for the declination of their idea into woman or social impact entrepreneurship;
• opportunity for networking and learning during or at the end of the course

Leadership and other soft skills

Students will also have access to other activities that will contribute to their individual personal development and their soft skills enhancement.

The Master includes an final project lasting from 3 to 6 months. The Final Project's aim is to give students the opportunity to experience and put the competences and skills acquired with the Master into practice. 

The final project could be chosen by students among three alternatives: an internship, a business plan for a start-up or an existing company, or a research paper. 

A tailor-made tutoring process will support each student in the definition and execution of their action project. The SMGB staff provides support to help students finding an internship. This activity is carried out thanks to the network of companies of ALTIS School of Sustainable Management and to the UCSC Stage & Placement Service.

A well-mixed faculty consisting of both top qualified Università Cattolica professors, national and international visiting lecturers, and experienced professionals guarantees a solid knowledge base together with a truly market oriented learning experience. Guest speakers from renown multinationals, consultancy groups and successful entrepreneurs will enrich lectures with vivid testimonies and with networking opportunities.
  

Director

Matteo Pedrini,
Director of Research Activities, ALTIS School of Sustainable Management
Full Professor of Corporate Strategy, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Scientific Coordination 

Dr. Maria Cristina Zaccone
Research fellow and lecturer at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

 

Educational coordination

Dr. Anna Rustioni

 

Alumni of the last edition of the SMGB are now working in positions such as: Business Analyst, Business Developer, Client Finance Analyst, Demand Planner, Project Manager, Junior Business Controller, Junior Campaign Manager, Junior Consultant, Key Account Manager, Partnership Coordinator, Sales Operations Support Analyst, Purchasing Support, etc.

The alumni of the first editions have achieved prominent positions in international business. For example: Country Manager, Country Interface Manager, Marketing Manager, HR Manager, Project Manager, Finance Manager, Financial Analyst, Operations Manager, Managing Consultant, etc. 

“For someone not attending a economic programme it is crucial to have a holistic vision of how a company works. As a result, you are able to make decisions”.

“It has a lot of different subjects and gives complete preparation to enter the labour market”

 

“It was a very insightful experience for someone who is coming from abroad to meet new culture and people. I met amazing people and made beautiful friendships. I had the chance to listen to some amazing professors and to improve my English.”

Students from the a.y. 2020/21
 

The Master offers a blended format, combining online courses - that can be attended remotely - and in-class courses, followed by the Action Project. 
Programme dates for the a.y. 2025/26 will be available in February. For reference: 
  
Important dates for the academic year 2024/25:

• September 16, 2024: start of online courses
• November 4, 2024: start of in-class activities
• June/ September 2025: action project (project work or internship)

Classes can be held in all the university locations in Milan (eg. Buonarotti, Sant’Agnese, Nirone, Gemelli, San Vittore and Carducci).

Attendance is compulsory.

In-class courses take place from Monday to Friday (in the morning and / or in the afternoon).

SELDA (Servizio Linguistico di Ateneo) organizes fee-paying Italian language courses. For more information contact SELDA from the dedicated iCatt function (in the homepage, box “request for information”), or send an email to selda.lingueper@unicatt.