Joint Degree programs with Politecnico di Milano

The MSc in Cyber Risk Strategy and Governance and the MSc in Transformative Sustainability draw on the technical and managerial excellence of two leading universities, Bocconi and Politecnico di Milano, providing students with a unique set of interdisciplinary skills.

These Joint Degree programs allow students to spend the first semester of their first year at Politecnico di Milano and the second semester at Bocconi. In the second year, courses will be offered by both universities.

Applications are reviewed by a joint admissions board composed of representatives from both Bocconi University and Politecnico di Milano.

Admission decisions are based on a combination of quantitative criteria (such as test scores and GPA) and qualitative criteria (such as the application dossier and motivation), which may vary depending on the applicant category.

Italian, international, Bocconi, and Politecnico di Milano students are all eligible to apply, as outlined below.

The programs can be selected within the standard MSc application (AY 2026/27), according to the chosen selection round.

International applicants may apply only with a valid GMAT, GRE, or Bocconi test score.
 

Elements of evaluation

Applications will be evaluated based on:

  • GPA
  • Application dossier and motivation
  • GMAT/GRE/Bocconi online test (compulsory)

Entry Requirements

Detailed entry requirements for international applicants are available in the section Timeline and Selection.

All candidates are required to pay a €100 application fee via the Bocconi Store.

Applicants from Italian Universities (excluding Bocconi and Politecnico di Milano)

How and When to Apply
Please refer to [this webpage] for details on application timelines and procedures.
The programs can be selected within the standard Graduate application (AY 2026/27).
 

Elements of evaluation

Applications will be assessed based on:

  • GPA
  • Application dossier and motivation
  • Bocconi online test or GMAT/GRE

Entry requirements 

For detailed requirements, please consult the section Timeline and Selection for Italian applicants.
Special attention should be paid to the academic requirements related to the BSc degree field of study.
All candidates are required to pay a €100 application fee through the Bocconi Store.  


 

How and when to apply: The programs can be indicated among the ones available in the selection rounds open for MSc Programs ( 2025/26 AY) to Bocconi applicants. 
 

Elements of evaluation: 

  • GPA
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Motivational letter

Entry Requirements: see timeline and selection for Bocconi applicants

Applicants with an undergraduate degree from Bocconi are exempted from taking any kind of test and paying the selection administrative fee. 
 

 

How and when to apply: please check this webpage.
 

Students enrolled at Politecnico di Milano who are interested in applying for this program should follow the application procedures, deadlines, and requirements set for Italian applicants. 

 

  1. If the PoliMi applicant has chosen only "Cyber Risk Strategy and Governance", no admission test will be required
  2. If the PoliMi applicant has chosen only "Transformative Sustainability", no admission test will be required
  3. If the PoliMi applicant has chosen only "Cyber Risk Strategy and Governance" and "Transformative Sustainability", no admission test will be required
  4. If the PoliMi applicant has chosen other programs in addition to "Cyber Risk Strategy and Governance" and/or "Transformative Sustainability", an admission test will be required. However, the test score will be considered only for admission to any programs other than Cyber/TS
     

Elements of evaluation: 

  • GPA
  • Dossier and Motivation

Entry requirements: see "timeline and selection" for Italian applicants 
Please pay particular attention to the academic requirements related to the BSc degree field of study. 
 

All candidates are required to pay a €100 application fee through the Bocconi Store.


 

Enrollment

To confirm your admission, please:

  1. Access the Apply2B portal and complete the enrollment procedure.
  2. Pay the first installment (advance payment).
  3. Verify the English language requirement on both the Bocconi and Politecnico di Milano websites: the requirement must be one of those accepted by Bocconi for MSc programs taught in English, or one of those accepted by Politecnico di Milano.

Please note: Bocconi students admitted to this program are exempt from providing evidence of the English language requirement.

Your Bachelor’s degree must be awarded by the end of October 2026.