Guidelines
Among the supplementary activities, the Language Center offers courses that award two credit points (CP).
These courses are open exclusively to students enrolled in Master of Science programs*.
Specifically, Arabic, Chinese, and Japanese language courses are offered for beginner students. Each course consists of 24 hours , focusing on the basic elements of the language and providing an introduction to the culture of each respective country.
*Students enrolled in Data Science and Business Analytics, Cyber Risk Strategy and Governance and Transformative Sustainability programs can only register the two credit points as additional courses.
ENROLLMENT
Registration must be completed through the yoU@B Diary.
For complete details, please refer to the Guide to the University 2025–2026:
Section 2.1.2.4 – Enhancing Experience – Curricular Supplementary Activities: choice, assignment, and placement in the program structure.
Please note: Students who do not complete registration according to the official procedures cannot be admitted to the course.
AVAILABLE PLACES
The number of available places is specified in the PDF document which includes all course details.
ATTENDING AND OBTAINING 2 CREDIT POINT AND THE OPEN BADGE OF ATTENDANCE
These courses grant 2 credits and the Open Badge of attendance only to students who:
- Attend at least 75% of the classes, and
- Pass the final exam, which takes place during the last lesson.
In accordance with Università Bocconi policies, attendance is recorded at the beginning of each lesson through the official Attendance system.
A unique code is provided and remains valid for 10 minutes only. After this period, attendance is not recorded.
Students must remain in class until the end of the lesson. Improper conduct will be sanctioned in line with the Università Bocconi Honor Code.