Things to Keep In Mind Before Submitting Your PGPB Application.
We’ve all been there: hand hovering over the mouse, pointer finger at the ready, Submit button within reach. Whether you’re at this pivotal point or just starting to think about applying to MISB Bocconi, we encourage you to keep a few things in mind before clicking that fateful button to send your PGPB application spiraling through the internet to us here at MISB. Give It Your All The quality of your application can make or break your candidacy for admission to the PGPB. After all, you can be the most promising candidate in the world, but if your application fails to convey that promise, we have no way of knowing. While filling out a yet another school application may not be your idea of a good time, putting in the effort is a critical part of the process. Take a minute to consider whether your application is accurate, thorough, and says everything you want it to say in the way you want to say it. Did you proofread? Have you checked and double-checked all dates and deadlines? All of these pieces add up to a complete and compelling application. You should strive for nothing less. Know Your Options By now we hope you’re aware that we don’t view you as a set of test scores but as a holistic candidate. This means that we use all of the components of your application to derive a profile-based, big picture view of you as a candidate. Because of our commitment to diversity, we have built flexibility about tests and test scores into the decision process. In addition to accepting CAT, GMAT, GRE scores, we also offer our internal Bocconi Entrance Test (BET). While the latter is not a requirement, we strongly urge applicants to consider taking it. Why? Because our admissions process factors in your best test scores. In other words, whether you take the BET prior to or following another test, doing so increases your chances of getting into the PGPB because it gives you another chance to rack up an admissions-worthy result. In either case, you can submit your application first, then follow up later by reporting your test scores. However, your application will not be evaluated until we receive them. Be Early, Stay Organized We encourage you to apply early to the PGPB, as doing so can help you better position yourself for admissions success. But did you know that you can submit your application even if you don’t yet have all of your documentation? While some materials are required at the time of submission, others can be added at a later date and/or brought along to your personal interview. Please note that your essay responses, which you will receive after submitting your application, must be compiled prior to the interview. Congratulations on getting this far on your journey toward joining the PGPB at MISB Bocconi. We look forward to reviewing your application and learning more about your potential to make a contribution within our extraordinary community.
7 Days to CAT – Schedule For Aspirants
If you are a serious CAT aspirant, my best wishes are with you. I would have said that I empathize with you, but that would be a lie. Working with CAT aspirants, I have somehow become a little detached with my students, and I am not proud of it. But I guess, it helps me remain objective about the goal of helping them do better in CAT, and that is what I am trying to achieve via this post. The mantra, which is true for most serious endeavours in life, is Keep Calm and Carry On! I know that it is easier said than done. Here is a plan for the exam week. Also, in the last week you should never pressurize yourself to study for more than 5 hours. Monday – Take a hard look at all the data that you have and by data I mean your performance and results in mocks. After looking at the data, you should be able to answer the following questions: a) What should be the time split in Reading Comprehension and the other Verbal portion? b) On an average, am I stronger in Logical Reasoning or Data Interpretation or at a similar level in both? These two questions should shape the way you attempt these two sections in CAT. Obviously, you need to remain flexible in the CAT 2015 exam but having a clear idea will help. This entire exercise should not take more than 3 to 5 hours. Tuesday – Take a full length mock test. You should take the test in the same time slot that you have the exam scheduled in. It will condition your body and your brain to function at a full 100% during the exam. You should then relax for the rest of the day Wednesday – Solve all 100 questions of the mock test that you had taken yesterday without any pressure of time. It is perfectly fine if you are not able to solve all 100 questions or even 75 questions. The idea is that after looking at the solutions of those questions, you should be comfortable with solving all of them. Thursday – If the mock test that you had taken on Tuesday were lesser than your average mock score, you should take another mock. It will help you face the CAT 2015 exam with confidence. If you did well in the Tuesday mock, then probably you should pick up one particular topic that has bugged you throughout your preparation it could be para jumbles, it could be set theory, it could be Geometry and just solve questions on that particular topic from previous mocks. Probably, you will not be able to solve too many of them but after looking at the solutions you will gain the confidence to solve easy questions on that particular topic. It is a psychological battle that you should try to win before the exam. Friday – Revise all Quantitative Aptitude formulas. While there isn’t much to revise in sections like Logical Reasoning and Verbal Ability, QA has a large number of formulas/tricks that you should revise. I have compiled a PDF of important quantitative aptitude formulas that you can download. It will be a quick revision of all the important stuff. You might have forgotten some of it. It will all come rushing back to you once you see it. Saturday – Probably the best way to spend the last day before the exam is to hang out with friends and go to bed early. Have a healthy diet at home and probably you should stay away from beer as well. It will be a good idea to check out the exact location of the examination center. Figure out how much time it takes actually to travel from your home location to the venue. You might be unlucky if it is in a different city (it has happened to quite a few of my students located in the NCR) then you should try and reach the city of the venue on Saturday itself. The most important thing for you to understand is that you cannot do much to boost your score significantly in the last week. You have been preparing for CAT for a long time now, and hard work rarely goes to waste. Although, trying flashy stuff in the last week might not be a good idea. So, as I said at the beginning of the post Keep Calm and Carry On! Ravi Handa, an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur, has been teaching for CAT and various other competitive exams for around a decade. He started online courses on his website Handa Ka Funda in 2013 and 10000+ students have subscribed for them since then.
Six Reasons to Apply Early to MISB
While you may think you’ve got plenty of time to spare when it comes to applying to MISB Bocconi, the truth is that there are many advantages to getting a jump start on the process. Read on for six reasons to aim for the Round 1 deadline of January 31. Secure Your Spot The PGPB at MISB has a firm, predetermined class size, and we do not accept any future applications once we reach this limit. Applying during Round 1 ensures that you won’t be rejected simply because of a numbers game. Get Your Finances In Order Exploring your financial aid options can take time. When you apply to MISB, you can expect to receive your offer letter within a week of applying, meaning that Round 1 applicants have significantly more time to put the finance pieces into place. Not to mention — you may have less to piece together. (See #3.) An Inside Edge on Tuition Waivers At MISB, we offer both full and partial merit-based tuition waivers to candidates with outstanding profiles. However, only candidates who have completed their applications and been admitted to the PGPB are eligible for funding. The majority of support is awarded during the first round, so the sooner you apply, the better your chances. Boost Your Scores Not everyone gets their best score right out of the gate. Because you can still report test scores — either for the Bocconi Entrance Test (BET) or an alternate entrance test, such as the CAT, GMAT, GRE or NMAT — after submitting your application, you’ll have less energy tied up in paperwork and more time to focus on acing your entrance test. Plan Ahead If you’re returning to b-school from the workplace, gaining early acceptance to MISB can give you enough time to plan your exit. Additionally, many students choose to use this cushion to spend extra time with family and friends before the rigours of b-school begin. Peace of Mind Peace of mind can’t be quantified, but that’s because it’s invaluable — particularly during the potentially stressful b-school application process. By applying early to MISB, you can minimize stress while taking one step closer to your bright future as a member of the MISB community. One caveat: While applying early has definite incentives, the benefits of submitting a thorough and comprehensive application trump all else. Whether you make it into Round 1 or shoot for a later deadline, make sure your application is its most compelling and complete before you click “Submit.” We’re looking forward to your application!
How to improve your Critical Reasoning quickly
In CAT 2015, if the previous year patterns are anything to go by, Critical Reasoning is going to play a critical role. It is important that you understand it well and improve in it in the remaining time. Also, for reasons that I cannot understand, a lot of coaching institutes and books skip or do not pay adequate attention to critical reasoning as a topic while teaching. That makes it all the more important that you understand it from the basics. So, let’s begin. What does the term Critical Reasoning mean? The word critical has several meanings: Critical means precarious e.g. a patient’s critical condition Critical also means disapproving e.g. being critical of someone’s actions Critical also means dispassionately analytical e.g. critical analysis of a poem or a painting It is the third meaning that comes into effect in the term Critical Reasoning.’ To solve Critical Reasoning questions, the following steps are essential: Comprehend and use language with accuracy, clarity, and discernment Observe and apply relevant information from the facts of the case Recognise unstated assumptions and values Interpret data, to appraise evidence and evaluate arguments Recognise the existence (or non-existence) of logical relationships between propositions Draw warranted conclusions (Inferences), and generalisations Construction of an Argument: An argument consists of 2 essential components: Premise(s) the facts of the case Conclusion(s) the result reached through the facts An argument, however small, must have these two components. An argument may also be based on an Assumption(s), and may also lead to an Inference(s) What is an Assumption? An Assumption is a thought/idea taken to be true to arrive at the stated conclusion but has no supporting evidence in the premises. In other words, it is an implied premise, from which the conclusion is drawn For example: Premise – Jake’s fingerprints were found on the murder weapon Conclusion – Therefore he must be the killer Assumption – Nobody else touched the weapon before or after Jake did How to work out the Assumption? The Assumption is an implicit premise without which a conclusion cannot be reached Think of the argument as a simple sum: 2 (one premise) + 3 (another premise) + X (assumption) = 10 (conclusion) Be clear as to what the conclusion is Ask yourself what the writer of the question is trying to prove. As the conclusion changes, X must change For example: Premise – Jake’s fingerprints were found on the murder weapon Conclusion – Yet, he cannot be the killer Assumption – Some evidence of the involvement of another person exists What NOT TO DO when working out the Assumption: Premise – Philosophers play an important role in the intellectual development of society Conclusion – Therefore they influence people’s thinking Assumption 1 – Philosophers are crucial to the intellectual development of people (Incorrect – Rephrasing a premise does not make it an assumption) Assumption 2 – Society needs intellectual development (Incorrect – An irrelevant statement that does not support the conclusion is not an assumption Assumption 3 – Intellectual development of society may not happen at all (Incorrect – A statement that contradicts the premise cannot be the assumption) Assumption 4 – Society believes in what philosophers say (Correct – The assumption addresses and validates the conclusion) What is an Inference? An Inference is a statement logically derived from the premise, or the conclusion, or both together. In other words, it is an implied conclusion Let’s consider the first example that we saw: Premise – Jake’s fingerprints were found on the murder weapon Conclusion – Therefore he must be the killer Assumption – Nobody else touched the weapon before or after Jake did Inference – At some point Jake handled the weapon Another Sample Argument: It has been observed that due to poverty, many children from underprivileged families work in hazardous professions, such as manufacturing of fireworks Inference 1 – These children are deprived of education – (Incorrect – they may still be attending school) Inference 2 – Manufacturers of fireworks commonly employ child labour – (Correct) Inference 3 – Poverty forces poor families to take significant risks with their health – (Correct) The difference between an Assumption and an Inference: Assumptions have no supporting data in the facts of the case whereas inferences are fully supported by the facts of the case. Assumptions are needed to arrive at the conclusions if the premises are insufficient whereas inferences are not required to arrive at the conclusions; rather they may become evident as results of the conclusion. What NOT TO DO when working out the Inference: Premise – A recent survey established that obesity is rising among children Conclusion – Therefore, the principal of a leading school has decided to stop the sale of aerated drinks in the school café Inference 1 – Consumption of aerated drinks is a major cause of obesity among children (Incorrect – It is an assumption required to arrive at the conclusion) Inference 2 – The decision of the principal was based on the findings of the survey (Incorrect – Rephrasing a conclusion does not make it an inference) Inference 3 – The survey included only the children from affluent families (Incorrect – An irrelevant guess cannot be treated as an inference) Inference 4 – before this decision, aerated drinks were available in the school café (Correct – This inference can be logically concluded from the data provided) I hope you would have learnt something from this post about exam strategy for CAT Preparation. Do provide feedback about the same via the comments section on the blog. I look forward to your suggestions. Ravi Handa, an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur, has been teaching for CAT and various other competitive exams for around a decade. He started online courses on his website Handa Ka Funda in 2013 and 10000+ students have subscribed for them since then.
Now You Can Own A Piece Of FERRARI!
Everyone who is pursuing a PGPB or aspires to do one knows that no hours are going to be spent mugging up books one night before the exam, and rote can learn no concepts. However the MISB Bocconi PGPB, takes the application of theoretical topics to another level. While PGPB 3 student, AadilNaik was busy driving a Ferrari (I am serious, check out his post here – http://sdabocconiasiacenter.com/blog/campus/ferrari-458-italia-570-prancing-horses-let-loose-on-the-streets-of-maranello/)the PGPB 4 students were busy figuring out what drives the price of Ferrari shares in the financial markets. If you are clueless about what I am talking about, and often find yourself googling *some recent financial news* for dummies let me help you out. On 21st of October 2015, Ferrari made its public-market debut in New York as owner Fiat Chrysler Automobiles sold up to 10% stake. (What the Fiat right?) All Formula One enthusiasts, collectors and, of course, investors went into a frenzy as everyone wanted a piece of the prancing horse. Financial experts, brokers, and bloggers took over the Internet speculating the prices of the shares or the valuation of the 10% stake of the FCA. And the students of PGPB 4 were asked to do the same. Yes, you heard it right. During Financial Reporting and Analysis, Professor Antonio Marra challenged students to understand the Ferrari IPO in totality one day before it got listed on the NYSE. Why Ferrari? Well because it is Ferrari, and he is Italian. (Duh) But, on a more serious note it was one of the burning hot issues in the financial markets and working on a topic that is currently trending, makes it more exciting and challenging. Every minute a new article was updated on the Internet with a newer piece of information. There were millions of point of views, and a plethora of opinions and we were asked to resonate with one or formulate our own. Working on case studies does give you exposure to the real world situations but working on a live case study exposes you to a wider range of information sources like the news, newspapers, blogs, etc. that make it more thrilling. None of us expected a subject like Financial Reporting Analysis to be so dynamic! Professor Marra asked us to investigate the reasons behind Ferrari going public at this stage of its lifecycle and the basic framework of the IPO. However, the most interesting part of the assignment was when we were handed out Ferrari balance sheets to calculate the price at which Ferrari should float its shares. We discovered that the reasons behind the IPO were extremely enthralling. The IPO was only a part of the series of transactions intended to separate the Ferrari brand entirely from FCA. The separation of Ferrari from the larger Italian-US carmaker was done to preserve the cherished Italian heritage and unique position of the Ferrari business and allow FCA shareholders to continue to benefit from the substantial value inherent in this business. Other reasons were also to raise funds to repay the $10.8 billion debt that hung over FCA and also for the Investment Plan for Jeep, Maserati and Alfa Romeo – $48 billion over a distributed pattern in the future. The class was extremely divided in opinions when it came to pricing. Some felt that the share prices should be as high as $65 as it is Ferrari, the Hermes of cars. Whereas some felt it would manage all its finances and purposes with pricing it at $45. But the answer was as always the great Bocconian answer It depends. Professor Marra concluded by telling us that there is no wrong or right price, what floats is the price that the market is ready to accept. The next day we all were glued to the Internet to find out how close did we come with our speculations? Finally, Ferrari shares were valued at $52 valuing the luxury carmaker at $9.8 billion. The IPO raised a whopping $893 million by selling around 17.2 million shares. So all of you who think Accounting is too dry a subject study it the Bocconian way! The assignment was everything a Bocconian loves prestige, luxury and challenge! This post is written by Vibhuti Varma of PGPB4. You can write to her at pgpb04.44@sdabocconiasiacenter.com
Ferrari 458 Italia. 570 prancing horses let loose on the streets of Maranello
I still don’t see why Ferraris cost so much, but today I realized why people are willing to pay that much for a car. On this Tuesday, the 20th of October 2015, at 2.30pm, I, Aadil Naik, drove around the hills of Maranello in a Ferrari 458 Italia. You don’t have to be a supercar fan for a Ferrari drive to be on your bucket list. You don’t even have to like cars. That’s how unanimous this dream is for the world, and I got to check it off! Maranello, in case you live under a rock, is the home and birthplace of Ferrari. And to commemorate that, the locals have pretty much turned this into a Ferrari Town. There are Ferrari Museums, Ferrari Restaurants, Ferrari Stores, and exclusive parking spots for Ferraris! But the highlight is the amount of Ferrari Test Drive centers. I’d estimate there are easily about 15-20 of them, with each having a fleet of at least 10-15 Ferraris. All of them offer, what they call “test drives,†which is code for “joy rides.†How it works is simple, and insanely brilliant. You rent a Ferrari for 10/20/30/60/90min depending on your budget; an instructor gets in the passenger seat with you, and then guides you. While you may think that’s a party killer, having a company man sit with you to make sure you don’t belt it around, then think again, because they are more co-conspirators than instructors. My instructor was a man who had been doing this for the last 15yrs. After a “photo shoot†with the yellow 458 Italia, he helped me in and assisted me in getting the right driving posture and adjusting the seat and steering rack. Then he got in next to me and said the magic words, “push the start button.†A high pitched roar greeted me as the beast came alive and cleared its throat. A shiver ran down my spine as my mental self was stuck on repeat “I’m in a Ferrari. I’m in a Ferrari. I’m in a Ferrariâ€. This was real, this was happening, and we were off… Chris guided me through the town toward the highway that would take us to the hills around Maranello. I was itching to floor the pedal and let that V8 behind my head loose, I wanted to unleash the beast, but that’s why they sent Chris right? To prevent me crashing a car that cost more than my home. To quote Thorin Oakenshield, “I have never been so wrong in all my lifeâ€. Turns out Chris wasn’t there to ensure I go slow, he was there to make sure I break every speed limit and go as fast as my courage would allow. The first thing he says in his sing-song Italian accent as we reach the highway was “Ok now GO!â€. And for the first time in my life, I floored the pedal on a 570bhp Ferrari 458 Italia. Oh. My. God. It took off like nothing you have experienced. It went from 70kmph to 170kmph in a couple of seconds, and with the noise every car dream is made of! You think you know music, but wait till you hear a Ferrari V8 howl at 8000RPM. I was yelling like a child. Chris was laughing. These were public roads, and I was hooning a Ferrari on them. With great power comes great responsibility though (that’s Uncle Ben), so Ferrari has put some humongous brakes on their cars, and I stabbed them on Chris’ orders. Suddenly I was shaving speed faster than I thought possible, with the seatbelt preventing me from being catapulted out the windshield. That’s when I realized I was witnessing another magical moment; a Ferrari decelerating and downshifting with pops and snarls. I was swearing and laughing again, and this time I got a high five from Chris. He says, “you can never tire of hearing that†and I couldn’t agree more. Through the course of the next 30min, Chris barked orders like a WRC co-driver making sure I unleashed all the car could throw at me “Brake! You clear on the left, wait for it, wait for it; Ok Go!†and “Turn right, ok floor it! Shift! Shift again!â€. And we did. Again, and again, and again. Floor the pedal, hear the engine howl to the rev limit as the car gets skittish with the traction control working overtime, shift and floor it again! Come way too close to the car in front before stabbing the brakes and downshifting! Pop pop on the overrun, HUGE smile, and then again! Overtaking doesn’t require planning, it just happens. It’s like I was jumping time. And never do you feel the car roll; forever rock solid, just pulling cleanly, obeying every little input. So much confidence all the time! The feedback you get of the road below is unreal! You feel what is happening just by handling the steering wheel and the seat under you, it’s that good! I wish I had access to a racetrack! I wish Chris would teach me all day! I wish I had a bunch of friends who could race with me…. Suddenly 30min is over before you know it, I’m jolted out of my wishful thoughts, and we were pulling into the parking lot. I wondered if they accepted payment in human souls, because I was broke monetarily. Nope, they didn’t. Another high five later, and I was walking away. It was done; the sun had set on this. Sigh. I don’t know if I’ll ever see so many Ferraris again, and I’m pretty sure I’ll never get to drive one. But for now, I still have a stupid grin plastered on my face, and the realization that I went from having a bedroom poster, to watching TopGear, to finally driving one! Supercars cost an obscene amount to own. I don’t know why they cost so much to make, but the people who buy them, do it for the experience.
What Constitutes A Strong PGPB Application?
At MISB Bocconi, we’re always on the lookout for future business leaders. And contrary to popular misunderstanding, there’s no cut-and-dry formula used to determine which students we invite to become part of our community. In fact, it’s quite the opposite: With diversity the increasing imperative in the contemporary business landscape, we consider a number of dynamic factors when evaluating applications. Still, a few things do stand out to us when evaluating applications. Let’s take a look at three things that rise above the rest. Academic Consistency Your academic background is a significant indicator of how you’ll perform — both in the PGPB and in the business world. But while a solid foundation, top grades and terrific test scores are ways to demonstrate your potential as a candidate, they’re not the only ways. Have you taken on leadership roles throughout your academic career and/or received rave reviews from faculty? These strengthen your application by pointing toward your leadership potential. Also, keep in mind that a weakness in one area doesn’t mean certain rejection. Because our profile-based admissions process looks at the big picture, weak test scores or a poor grade in one class can be offset by a strong record in other areas. Well-Prepared Essay Questions While essay questions test your writing skills, they tell us far more than whether you have a solid grasp on basic things like sentence structure, grammar, essay form, and proofreading. The essay is a chance for you to transform an average application into an extraordinary one. How? By taking the time to show us what makes you stand out from the crowd. We encourage you to be original, authentic, and thoughtful when preparing your essay responses. They’re much more than a formality; they’re a meaningful factor in the admissions process. An Excellent Interview Getting an interview is a great news — it means you’ve made it past the initial cut. However, your work isn’t quite done yet. The interview is yet another way to make an impression on us. During interviews, we’re particularly looking for candidates who exhibit a combination of academic background, personality, relational skills, and verbal communication abilities. The interview also offers you the opportunity to share with us any relevant information that didn’t make it into your application, such as compelling extracurricular and/or co-curricular activities. Again, keep in mind that we’re looking for well-rounded candidates who have something unique to offer our community. Because our PGPB class sizes are small, finding the right people is a critical part of our admissions mission. The above three criteria help us look beneath the surface to assemble a class comprising far more than the next group of PGPB students, but rather the next generation of global business innovators. Are you among them?
What to do in the last few weeks before CAT 2015
Last few weeks before CAT, or for that matter, any competitive exam is often filled with stress for students. It is often a culmination of the effort that they have put in over the last few months and sometimes even a year. However, if used wisely – these last few weeks can make a lot of difference in the result. In this post, I will try to discuss three key steps that you can take to make the most of these last few weeks. Step 1 – Mock Tests A lot of students believe, wrongly I might add, that the only thing that they should be doing in the last month is to attempt mock tests. Nothing could be farther from the truth. If you are taking a mock test daily, you are deluding yourself. It might look and feel like you are putting in a lot of effort, but most of that effort is going to waste. Writing a mock daily will probably benefit only those students who are in the 99+ category. If you are not in that range, probably you need to use the mocks better. You should take two mock tests every week from now till the exam. Also, once you are done with the stipulated 3-hour time limit – sit down and solve all the 100 questions. Figure out the tough questions you attempted unnecessarily. Figure out the easy questions you missed out. Ensure that you are moving in the right direction. Step 2 – Figure out your weak area Take a hard look at the data you have from your previous mocks. You can also go by a gut feeling. All you need to do is to figure out a weak area and allocate a couple of days to it. You might not be able to master the topic in a couple of days, but you should improve your skills to such a level that if a straightforward question comes from that topic, you can solve it. The weak area should not be Quant / LR / DI but a level deeper – like Geometry, Algebra, Critical Reasoning, etc. One good way to work on that weak area would be to go through the basic concepts. For example, as a part of my online coaching course for CAT, I have a set of basic concept videos for all CAT related topics. If you are a student of that course, you can quickly revise the basics using those videos. If not, you can just search for similar videos on YouTube. If you know what you want to study, YouTube will have a teacher waiting for you. Step 3 – Train your body for 3-hour sessions I am often surprised as to how and why such a large number of students miss out on this very fundamental fact that their body is not a machine, and it will require some training as well. Taking mocks is one way of training your body to get accustomed with a 3-hour session but that is not the only way. From today till the exam – ensure that you have regular 3-hour study sessions. Every week, you should have at least five sessions in which you sit and study for 3 hours without any breaks. A lot of CAT aspirants neglect this aspect, and their CAT percentile suffers because of it. The remaining time is more than enough to train your body and your mind. Put the time to good use. Let me add, this is a bigger problem for people who have been working for 2-3 years, unlike college students who are used to writing exams on a regular basis. I hope you would have learnt something from this post about exam strategy for CAT Preparation. Do provide feedback about the same via the comments section on the blog. I look forward to your suggestions. Ravi Handa, an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur, has been teaching for CAT and various other competitive exams for around a decade. He started online courses on his website Handa Ka Funda in 2013 and 10000+ students have subscribed to them since then.
Introducing The PGPB Class of 2017
What do you get when you put IIT graduates, an optometrist, freshers and ex-professionals from companies like Nielsen, IBM, TCS, Fidelity, Aon Hewitt and Tech Mahindra (to name a few) in a classroom? It is my pleasure to introduce you to the PGPB class of 2017 at MISB Bocconi. Represented by 13 states, the diverse class, comprises a bunch of high potentials, academic and extra-curricular oriented students willing to put in all they have got over the next 22 months. An average day in the life of a Bocconian: 9:00 am- Grab breakfast & chai from the cafeteria 9.30 am – Class I begins 12.30 – 2:00 pm – Lunch & tennis/foosball if you have completed your assignments 2:00 -“ Class II – begins 5:00 pm – Guest sessions on most days And then, you gear up with your team to tackle course assignments. The night is always young for a Bocconian! The students have had a colourful first quarter. They have started or joined clubs based on their interests; take your pick from student bodies overseeing Sports, Consulting, Culture, Social, Marketing, Finance and Luxury. Most of them have already gone on to secure Summer Internship Opportunities with huge companies. Daydreamers, geeks, analytics experts, number crunchers, this class, has got it all. And of course, the sky is the limit for us. So connect with us and know all that you need to! Sunil Jay Email: pgpb04.42@sdabocconiasiacenter.com Shradha Varma Email: pgpb04.36@sdabocconiasiacenter.com || Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shradha-varma-9ab33830 Vibhuti Varma Email: pgpb04.44@sdabocconiasiacenter.com || Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vibhuti-varma-86223441 Saroj Javeri Email: pgpb04.36@sdabocconiasiacenter.com || Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saroj-javeri-33b13534 Saurabh Agarwal Email: pgpb04.32@sdabocconiasiacenter.com || Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saurabh.agu?fref=ts This post is written by Saroj Javeri of PGPB4. Note: Get in touch with our current students to know about their Overall Experience, Curriculum and Life at MISB
MISB Bocconi students compete with top schools in MBA Impact Investing Network & Training competition(MIINT)
34 students from Bocconi, 22 from MISB Bocconi PGPB and 12 from SDA Bocconi MBA, participate in the international program MIINT and compete with all the top business schools worldwide MISB Bocconi has joined the MIINT, the MBA Impact Investing Network & Training, the international competition organized by the impact investing fund Bridges Venture and Wharton Social Impact. Alongside MISB and SDA Bocconi, other 23 top international business schools participate in the 2015/2016 edition of the MIINT: Wharton, Harvard, MIT Sloan, Michigan Ross, Kellogg, Haas Berkeley, Columbia, Columbia School of International Public Affairs, Chicago Booth, Darden, David Eccles, Tuck, Tepper, UCLA Anderson, McDonough, London School of Economics and Political Science, Said Oxford, UNC Kenan-Flagler, Fletcher, London Business School, IESE, Schulich and Yale. The students have the opportunity to actively source, diligence and present early-stage impact investment ideas to an expert judging committee. At the end of the program, in Spring 2016, the teams from all the business schools will take part in the final event in Philadelphia and winners will be awarded a potential investment of up to $50,000 to be reinvested in their impact investing project. The MIINT is designed to give graduates a hands-on education in impact investing and create a vibrant network of students and practitioners active in the impact investing field. According to Veronica Vecchi, Our Director of Executive Education at MISB Bocconi and Director of the SDA Bocconi Impact Investing Lab , Impact Investing has gained momentum since its birth in 2007 but is still the field of few. Many international institutions and governments, such as the G8 and the European Investment Fund, have launched dedicated initiatives to foster the availability of impact investing capitals worldwide. There is a need to bring social innovation and impact investing closer to our students and train the next generation of impact entrepreneurs, professionals and investors if we want to sustain a concrete development of this field.