Milan, Italy Sept. 2011 - Sept. 2012 Full-Time MBA

Global Business and SustainabilityLinking Fast Growing Economies and Europe

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Message froM the Director

of aLtis

To be a protagonist in a rapidly and radically changing world: this is the goal of those who choose to attend the MBA Global Business and Sustainability.

If you are a true protagonist you are: open to the world, to knowledge of different cultures, to the riches

of new contacts, relations and friends from all over the globe, to the experiences of business in an international context;

Passionate about sustainable economic development accom-plished through the collaboration of multinational corporations with local businesses or the start-up of new business initiatives with an international vocation;

focused on issues of sustainability, envisioning an economic growth that takes into account the needs of the society and the environment.

This is the business personality that our MBA intends to foster among its participants, making them entrepreneurial managers capable of launching and developing international business projects.

The 12-month program is characterized by a strong international vocation:

the Faculty is made up of academics from four different continents;

the 40 managers/students come from all over the world: the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China), Western and Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Mediterranean Basin;

the companies within which the Action Projects take place operate internationally.

Welcome on board!

Mario MolteniDirector ALTISProfessor of Corporate Strategy,Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy

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Message froM the MBa Director

The MBA Global Business and Sustainability is designed for managers coming from recently industrialized countries who desire to take advantage of the European education system in order to develop their business skills and competence.

At the same time the MBA program is advantageous for Italian and European managers who wish to develop their working careers or their own business abroad.

In comparison to a standard MBA, Global Business and Sustainability is unique in its focus on social responsibility in doing business and its rich interaction with the real world of international business.

The didactic method is highly interactive and students will enhance their learning through seminars with experts, managers and entrepreneurs from companies that operate in Brazil, Russia, India, China, the Mediterranean basin and all over the world.

Vito MoramarcoMBA DirectorProfessor of Economic Policy,Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy

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WhY choose the MBa froM aLtis

the MBa program for tomorrow’s business leaders

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Innovative International network Sustainability vision International recognition diversity Personal attention location language

An MBA specifically structured for the creation of a class of responsible managers able to spearhead a new and effective way to do business between Europe and the emerging and fastest-growing economies

Colleagues, professors and business contacts from all over the world who will facilitate the development of your career and the implementation of effective and sustainable business ideas

You will acquire a wider, more organic vision of both the world and business, enabling you to become a leader in economic as well as social and environmental development in your particular area of operation

You will be granted an MBA in Global Business and Sustainability from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan Campus

Experience an international environment where people coming from different countries, cultures and religions live together and establish long-lasting relationships

From admission to placement, special attention is given so that each individual student gains the maximum advantage possible from his/her participation in the MBA

Our school is located in the very heart of Milan,the centre of the Italian economy and the capital of fashion, finance, design and, of course, soccer. The historical buildings of our University are surrounded by some of the most significant masterpieces of the Italian art

An opportunity to learn or improve your Italian while attending an MBA taught entirely in English

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create competitive advantage while being attentive to the human and environmental impact of business

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Innovative International network Sustainability vision International recognition diversity Personal attention location language

An MBA specifically structured for the creation of a class of responsible managers able to spearhead a new and effective way to do business between Europe and the emerging and fastest-growing economies

Colleagues, professors and business contacts from all over the world who will facilitate the development of your career and the implementation of effective and sustainable business ideas

You will acquire a wider, more organic vision of both the world and business, enabling you to become a leader in economic as well as social and environmental development in your particular area of operation

You will be granted an MBA in Global Business and Sustainability from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan Campus

Experience an international environment where people coming from different countries, cultures and religions live together and establish long-lasting relationships

From admission to placement, special attention is given so that each individual student gains the maximum advantage possible from his/her participation in the MBA

Our school is located in the very heart of Milan,the centre of the Italian economy and the capital of fashion, finance, design and, of course, soccer. The historical buildings of our University are surrounded by some of the most significant masterpieces of the Italian art

An opportunity to learn or improve your Italian while attending an MBA taught entirely in English

Message from the director of ALTIS 2Message from the MBA director 3Why choose the MBA from ALTIS 4Table of contents 6Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and ALTIS 8University partners 9Career prospects 10Diploma 11MBA program 12Action project 13Academic faculty 14Career development 16Testimonials 18Italian participants 21Class profile 22Admission requirements 23Application process 24Selection process 25Fee structure and financing 26Living in italy 27ALTIS MBA at a glance 30Application at a glance 31

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createa careerProfiLe

The International MBA global Business and sustainability, offered by

ALTIS - the Postgraduate School Business & Society of the Università

cattolica del sacro cuore, Milan campus provides students with the

tools necessary to create competitive advantage while forming them

to be leaders attentive to the human and environmental impact of

business.

The MBA offers participants from the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China), as well as Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia and Mediterranean Basin, the unique opportunity to study in close contact with companies interested in developing international business.

Participants will gain the skills, knowledge and first-hand experience

that will make them ideal candidates for international business

development projects.

on the completion of your degree you will have gained: Leadership skills: you will participate in a groundbreaking

educational experience that will position you to become a reference point for your peers

an international business network: you will receive a training that enables you to recognize and cultivate valuable relationships that directly impact business development in your native country

sustainability vision: you will learn how to contribute to the future with an understanding of commerce that integrates the economic, social and environmental impacts of business activities

Multicultural fluency: you will experience the business practices of successful European companies that will enhance your value in the job market at home and abroad

“Made in italy” exposure: you will develop the competence to manage business, by learning from the Italian excellences (fashion, design, SMEs, Industrial districts).

european and italian companies interested in developing their international presence are directly involved in the planning, design and management of this course.

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UNiVersità cattoLica DeL sacro cUore

aND aLtis

The Università cattolica del sacro cuore (Ucsc) is the largest private university in Europe. It is a prestigious comprehensive research and teaching university, recently ranked number 11 among Italy’s 90 universities. With over 42,000 students and 2,000 faculty and staff, UCSC offers some of the most exciting and challenging academic programs and disciplines in areas of medicine and health sciences, economics, business, international relations, political science, psychology and communications.

A modern university founded in 1921, the heart of UCSC’s campus is located in a stunningly beautiful medieval building in the center of Milan. www.unicattolica.it

aLtis, Postgraduate school Business & society of UCSC is an academic institution which promotes innovation in business in order to simultaneously foster competitive advantage and meet the ever-growing social and environmental demands of stakeholders.

ALTIS is characterized by an openness towards the international business world and a desire to effectively serve the students and enterprises that interact with it. ALTIS is known at an international level and is a full member of the European Foundation for Management Development and of the European Academy of Business in Society and is a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Management Education inspired by the UN Global Compact. www.unicatt.it/altis

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Tangaza College - Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi KENYA Tulane University, New Orleans USA UCA - Pontificia Universidad Católica, Buenos Aires ARGENTINA Universidad Catolica Sedes Sapientiae, Lima PERU Università della Transilvania Brasov, Transilvania ROMANIA Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, Eichstätt GERMANY Universidade de São Paulo, Sao Paulo BRAZIL Venice International University, Venice ITALY Zhejiang University, Hangzhou CHINA

These partner universities contribute actively to the curriculum development and provide faculty and corporate contacts.

UNiVersitY PartNers

Università Cattolica - ALTIS offers this program by collaborating with partner institutions of higher learning from all over the world.

Current partner universities are: Bath University, Centre for Business Organizations and Society,

Bath UK Benedictine College, Kansas USA Bentley College, Massachusetts USA Bethlehem University, Bethlehem PALESTINE Boston College, Massachusetts USA Budapest University, Budapest HUNGARY Haas School of Business, University of California Berkeley,

California USA Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong INSEAD, Fontainebleau FRANCE KOZMINSKI UNIVERSITY, Warsaw POLAND LIBA, Chennai INDIA Makerere University, Kampala UGANDA Pontificia Universidad Catòlica de Perù, Lima PERU PUC - Pontifícia Universidade Católica do São Paulo,

Sao Paulo BRAZIL

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career ProsPects

The new protagonists of the world economy seek a growing presence in established markets. Italian and European business faces an ever-mounting competitive challenge from the BRIC countries and emerging economies. The direct encounter that occurs in the person of the student with these two realities enhances the possibility of a collaboration that can positively affect both the economic progress of new markets and the competitive stance of European business.

the MBa prepares participants to become:

Managers in an Italian or European company that has established or intends to establish a presence abroad

Managers in a company from the participant’s country that is involved in an internationalization process

Young entrepreneurs who want to develop a new business with an international scope.

Access to markets, access to sources of development capital, contact with businesses directly interested in the participant’s native country, intercultural trust and understanding are all within reach of the student enrolled in the MBA Global Business and Sustainability.

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DiPLoMaThe MBA Global Business and Sustainability is in full accordance with the accreditation requirements of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).

The diploma, issued by the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, is also recognized as a first level Master’s degree by the Italian Government.

ALTIS is a full member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).

ALTIS is a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Management Education inspired on the UN Global Compact Principles.

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MBa PrograM The MBA is divided into four terms and an Action Project. The program begins September 2011 and ends September 2012*.

term 1 term 2 term 3 term 4 action Project

core courses

• Business and Corporate Strategy

• Financial Accounting• Organization and Human

Resource Management• International Economics• Global Strategies 1

• Financial Reporting• Business Law and

International Trade• Marketing

• Corporate Finance and Financial Intermediation

• Operations Management• European Union Economy• Sustainability Policies in

Corporate Strategy• Global Strategies 2

• Project Management• Business Plan• Market Analysis• Project Financing• Global Strategies 3

concentration 1: international Management

The student will choose between concentrations 1 and 2 • Merger & Acquisitions• Management Practices

in Multicultural Context

concentration 2: entrepreneurship

The student will choose between concentrations 1 and 2 • Start-up Strategies &

Social Business Models• Microfinance

Language courses Italian / Business Chinese / Business Russian

LaNgUagesThe official course language is English. To facilitate the Action Project experience, business meetings and daily life, students are offered Italian language lessons that run parallel to the course. In addition, Business Chinese and Business Russian lessons will be offered to those students who intend to specialize in doing business in China and Eastern Europe. In order to run, this course requires a minimum number of participants.

* The final calendar may undergo slight modifications.

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actioN ProJect

The MBA program includes a three-month Action Project.

The ALTIS network of companies, financial institutions, industry clusters and Chambers of Commerce allows for the structuring of an Action Project customized to the specific interests of each participant.

In particular, students will be involved with Italian firms that are operating or are planning to operate in their countries of origin.

The goal of the Action Project is to offer participants: First-hand experience of real world business issues and solutions The opportunity to initiate contacts for future business and

partnerships.

Action Project alternatives include: company internship (in Italy or abroad) Development of a business plan for a start-up team consultancy for European or foreign enterprises research in an area covered in the MBA program

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MBa Director:Vito MoramarcoProfessor of Economic Policy and Director of the Institute of Economic Policy, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy.

Classes will be taught in English by professors from both Italian and international universities as well as by expert professionals and managers, and will include a wide variety of corporate testimonials.

fabio antoldiProfessor of Strategy and Management, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza and Cremona, Italy.

alberto BazzanProfessor of Cross Cultural Management, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Milan, Italy.

Paolo BisogniManagement Consultant, Sogenet, Italy.

Domenico BodegaProfessor of Organizational and Human Resources Management, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy.

stephen BrammerProfessor of Business and Society, Director of Centre for Business, Organizations and Society, School of Management, University of Bath, United Kingdom.

Daniele cerratoProfessor of International Management, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Piacenza, Italy.

emilio colomboProfessor of International Economics, Università Bicocca, Milan, Italy.

David crackettPartner Deloitte, Italy.

fabrizio crespiProfessor of Banking, University of Cagliari and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy.

Donatella DepperuProfessor of Management, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy.

enzo DiaProfessor of Macroeconomics and Finance, Università Bicocca, Milan, Italy.

renato fioccaProfessor of Marketing and Director of Centrimark, the Research Centre in Marketing, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy.

acaDeMic facULtY

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Marco grumoProfessor of Management and Accounting, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy.

andré habischProfessor of Christian Social Ethics and Society, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, Germany.

Daniela isariProfessor of Organizational Theory and Design, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy.

roberto Moro ViscontiProfessor of Corporate Finance, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy.

alberto De MarcoProfessor of Project Management, Polytechnic of Turin, Italy.

alberto MazzoniProfessor of Commercial Law and of International Trade Law, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy.

Mario MolteniDirector ALTIS and Professor of Corporate Strategy, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy and Director ALTIS.

Vito MoramarcoProfessor of Economic Policy and Director of the Institute of Economic Policy, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy.

Marco orianiProfessor of Banking, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy.

federica PoliProfessor of Banking, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy.

Maria Joseph christie PushparajDirector of Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Chennai, India.

Debora russettiProfessor of International Trade Law, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Milan, Italy.

edoardo staitiProfessor of International Marketing, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Milan, Italy.

Laura ZoniProfessor of Accounting and Business Planning, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy.

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Employers who are currently working with ALTIS include:

AbbAbiAccentureAceaAcerbisAeroporto “V.Catullo”Agriturismo CascinaCaremmaAlcatel LucentAllianzAltromercatoAps ItaliaAreaArtsanaAssochangeAuchanAutogrillAutostrade per l’ItaliaAvsiAziende Riunite CaffèBanca Intesa San Paolo

Basf ItaliaBest AdvanceBest NestBeta 80BialettiBMW GroupBnlBpmBsiBureau Veritas ItaliaBuzzi UnicemCampCampariCandy ElettrodomesticiCbmCebi ElectromechanicalComponentsCoca-Cola HbcColdirettiCom MetodiComitato Telethon

CoopsetteCopatCredito ValtellineseCsi PiemonteDal Motor CompanyDanoneDeloitteDenoraDieselEdisonEfremE-media InstituteEnelErgEuroflyEurop AssistanceExtraFalckFederal Express EuropeFeg - SalvaraniFeralpi Holding

ALTIS is dedicated to fostering the development of its students by partnering with employers interested in the development of their native country.

If you are seeking to gain a competitive edge in your existing field, our staff will work closely with you to refine your career goals and help you navigate through the recruitment process. We will support you by offering expert coaching and connections.

career DeVeLoPMeNt

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Fiat I&CSFiera MilanoFondazione CesarFondazione CometaFondazione Italia CinaFondazione Johnson &

JohnsonFondazione SodalitasFondazione Spe SalviFratelli De CeccoGeneral PackingGeneraliGfk - EuriskoGlobal StrategyGranaroloGruppo HeraGruppo Industriale TosoniGruppo Scarpa & ColomboGruppo Sofidel GucciHabasitHenkel

Holcim ItaliaHuaweiIbmIdea EticaIdloAB InbevIndesitIndian Chamber of

Commerce in ItalyIndicaIndustreeInterfaceflorInternational Accounting

SolutionsIntesa SanpaoloIsagroIstituto Nazionale di

Economia AgrariaItalcementi GroupItalian - Russian Chamber

of CommerceItaltel

Kler’sKoineticaKoncertoKpmgLavazzaLega coopLentati & PartnersL’OréalLorien ConsultingMauca FilmMazars & GuerardMazzaliMethodosMicrofinanza RatingNardi ElettrodomesticiNestlé Purina Petcare

ItaliaNew TecnoNovamontObiettivo LavoroOffi cina EticaOleifi cio Zucchi

Opera SGRPalmPanasonicPerPerfetti Van Melle GroupPhilanthropyPhilipsPirelliPlastipakPoste ItalianePricewaterhousecoopers

AdvisoryPromecPromosPrivate Sector FederationRadio activityRgaRiskartRistochefRocheSace

SaipemSalmoiraghi e ViganòSan PellegrinoSapore Italia Food

CompanySas ConsultingScs AzioninnovaSdi Group MedSecSericoSgsSinsysSmaSnaideroSorgente ManagementSotralStudio BernoniStudio ChiomentiStudio Manzato &

AssociatiStudio Pirola Pennuto Zei

& Associati

Studio Roberto Moro Visconti

Tata Consultancy ServicesTechintTechnipTelecom ItaliaTelecom Italia SparkleTenarisTerna Rete Elettrica

NazionaleThe Walt Disney Company

ItaliaTiemme AmbienteTnt Global ExpressTuv ItaliaTwins InternationalUbibancaUcimuUnicreditValue ProposalVeronelli ViaggiVita ConsultingVodafone

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testiMoNiaLs The MBA experience at AlTis was truly overwhelming both, in terms of knowledge and experience of living in one of the most beautiful city. in terms of the course content, the program can be compared with any top executive MBA program in Europe but in my view, the strongest point of this course was the diversity of the students which gives us a great opportunity to connect, explore and use the contacts established through the program. in my opinion, the MBA at AlTis presents a great opportunity to those who wants to upgrade not just their management skill but want a complete grooming experience to get to the next level, an opportunity to experience knowledge, culture and opportunity all in one place.

Ratanesh Kumar, india - MBA 2009Test Manager, Maveric systems limited

My dream was to take advantage of the European education and the first-hand experience in order to develop my working career. The MBA program at AlTis has offered my dream plus an international business network through friends all over the world, also my working career has developed, after 8 months of internship i have got the chance to work for a worldwide pharmaceutical company. My MBA helps me to move with confidence in my job, i am very proud to be one of the 2009 graduates from Università Cattolica - AlTis.

Maged Fawzy, Egypt - MBA 2009 Business Management, Middle East & English speaking African Countries, Zambon spa

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The Master has offered much more than i had anticipated. The rich curriculum, hard work, fun, diversity, friends, and the whole italian experience, have provided me with one of the best experiences of my life, both academically and socially.

From the calibre of students that attend the Masters Program, to the expertise of the faculty and first-hand experience of italian Entrepreneurs and Business Executives, the Course has availed me a solid platform to be a leader in today’s rapidly changing international business environment.

The multicultural diversity and extremely bright students from Africa, Asia, Europe and south America provided an insight into what it is like to work in today’s challenging multicultural settings. Throughout the course, the administration and faculty worked very hard to help students achieve their goals especially by structuring an internship program customized to the specific interests of each student.

i am very proud to be one of the 2008 graduates and there is no doubt in my mind that i made the right choice to attend this Master at AlTis because it has made me an enlightened leader, eager to explore new horizons and endless opportunities in life.

lazarus Mukasa, Uganda - MBA 2008Bank Examiner, Central Bank of Uganda

i not only had a targeted academic education about global businesses and sustainability issues, but also got in touch with many international enterprises, which widened my business networks worldwide.

Besides, we had such a multicultural class with 33 students from 17 different countries. We were first classmate then we became friends by sharing our cultures and knowledge reciprocally. Right now we are still in contact for future business ideas, projects and/or information.

AlTis helped us to adapt to the italian life and culture. it organised italian language courses, field trips to local companies and to italian cultural events. Moreover, AlTis assisted us to find a suitable company for doing the planned internship in italy or overseas. My internship in an italian company was a real professional experience.

The MBA experience in AlTis definitely enlightened my life.

Kate Hui, Hong Kong - MBA 2009Technical Department, sentinel CH. spa

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in AlTis i found a great infrastructure for studies, very experienced professors and many interesting extracurricular activities. All that in an institution based in one of the most influential cities of Europe: Milan. i am very thankful for the chance to have attended this MBA, not only because of the professional opportunity that was offered to me, which followed an internship arranged through AlTis, but specially for the chance of meeting so many bright people, in a multicultural context, that made this experience go far beyond a master’s diploma.

leonardo Gomes Colosimo, Brazil - MBA 2009 Governance specialist, siNsYs

One of the challenging things that i experienced was the international character of the Master. This aspect has a very positive impact in my current professional life as a Project Developer in AC Nielsen - Bases where i deal every day with clients and colleagues from all over the world.The MBA helped me broaden my view on business opportunities within Europe and the emerging economies. Moreover it made me aware of the possibility of the coexistence of sustainable development and business.i would definitely recommend the MBA to anyone with a great entrepreneurial spirit, open to new business opportunities and keen on international environments.

Chiara Grassi, italy - MBA 2009 Project Developer, AC Nielsen - Bases

Dear Professor Molteni,It’s me Joseph Tetteh, one of your students from Ghana who participated in the Altis MBA programme last year. I trust you are doing very fine as always. I am also fine back here in Ghana, my home country.Sir, since I returned back to Ghana after the successful completion of my programme in your university…, I established a company called Greenwaves International (Gh) Limited (GIGL) with all necessary documentations secured and available. This company is strongly tilted towards environmental (including renewable energy initiatives), educational, business management consultancy and rural development activities. We are also developing our first major project although quite small.Counting on your usual co-operation. I remain with many thanks and kind regards.

Yours sincerely,

Joseph Quarshie TettehBusiness Development Manager

Greenwaves [mailto:greenwaves.gh@gmail.com]

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The 4th edition of the MBA in Global Business and Sustainability reserves 6 places for italian participants (15% of the total).Indeed, experience gained from previous years has shown us that for Italian students the MBA represents a unique opportunity.

This MBA offers six exclusive advantages:

Managerial training orientated towards an international career in the context of Italian companies committed to entering BRIC countries and other developing countries.

An international experience in Milan: The course, delivered in English, will allow you to perfect your English language skills. Eighty-five percent of participants are from abroad, usually from between 15 and 20 different countries. Numerous lecturers come from first-rate foreign universities (Germany, Great Britain, USA, India, Africa, China and Brazil).

an individualized placement for each of the Italian participants in order to guarantee them an employment opportunity with Italian companies of a strong international orientation.

a curriculum for new entrepreneurs in developing countries:

Alongside the managerial training designed to facilitate

employment in existing companies, the program also offers a series

of elective courses for those participants who intend to develop

new entrepreneurial activities beyond national borders.

A win-win approach, which combines the pursuit of economic

success with special attention to the areas of sustainability and

development.

An incomparable price/value ratio intended to make excellence

in business education accessible to all. We have achieved this via

careful choices designed to reduce the enormous fixed costs of our

competitors: a cohesive operational team composed of motivated

individuals, a high level of synergy with other activities of ALTIS,

focused marketing, and the participation of the finest lecturers our

great university has to offer.

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cLass ProfiLe

countries representedArgentina, Brazil, Burundi, Cameroon, China, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Italy, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Syria, Slovakia, Sudan, Taiwan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Zimbabwe.

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Asia 26%

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A minimum three-year university degree, preferably in business management, economics, engineering or applied sciences (other degrees will be considered in the context of the candidate’s history and work experience)

It is recommended that each Applicant have at least 3 years of qualified work experience.

toefL or ieLts certificate (Applicants coming from an English-speaking country and Applicants who received their bachelor’s degree from an English-speaking university are not required to submit these certifications).

To obtain more information about these tests, contact: TOEFL at www.toefl.org; IELTS at www.ielts.org

Results of the gMat (Graduate Management Admission Test) or gre (Graduate Record Examinations). The MBA code for GRE is 4256.

To obtain more information about these tests, visit www.gmat.org and www.mba.com or www.gre.org.

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All candidates who wish to apply for the MBA will follow a two-step

process: a pre-selection phase, aimed at identifying eligible candidates,

and an administrative phase, aimed at completing the administrative and

bureaucratic procedures.

first steP: Pre-seLectioN

earlybird deadline: March 31, 2011

(Candidates who apply within this deadline will be awarded a eUr 2400,00 discount)

final deadline: May 31, 2011

Candidates are asked to go to the MBA admissions web-page

(www.unicatt.it/MBA-admissions) and to fill in the online application

form, sending at the same time all required documents in electronic

format or by post (letters of reference are to be sent by post in

original) All documents must be written in English Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview and, once

accepted, they will be asked to send a written statement confirming

their candidacy Selected candidates will then be required to complete the second step

of the application process by July 31, 2011

secoND steP: aDMiNistratiVe aDMissioN Process

Deadline: July 31, 2011

The list of the required documents for the second step can be found on the

MBA admissions web page.

The application documents must be sent to:

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Ufficio Master

Via Carducci, 28/30 - 20123 Milan - Italy

NoN-eU citiZeNs

Applicants who are citizens of countries outside the European Union must

submit the application form and other required documents to their local

italian embassy or consulate.

aPPLicatioN Process

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seLectioN Process

Applications may be submitted to ALTIS by March 31, 2011 (earlybird discount) or May 31, 2011 (final deadline).

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis starting from December 2010.

Personal interviews are conducted after the receipt and a positive assessment of the required documentation.

Selection results (Eligible, Not eligible) are communicated to the candidates between 4 to 15 days after the interview. Applicants who apply for and are awarded a scholarship will be informed in a separate communication after the final application deadline.

Foreign applicants will complete their application via the local Italian Embassy or Consulate by July 2011.

MBA starts on September 12 2011.

selection criteriaRecruitment and selection will be conducted by Università Cattolica - ALTIS in collaboration with the partner universities and companies involved in the program.

The selection process is structured as follows: Evaluation of the documents sent by the Applicant to verify the

compliance with the above listed admission requirements

Interview (in person or on the phone), once the Application documents and requirements have been considered eligible.

Besides assessing academic achievements and qualified work experience, the interview will be aimed at discovering the Applicant’s motivations, personal skills and expectations, namely the adherence to and understanding of the spirit of the MBA program.

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aDMissioN ProceDUre feeFree of charge

tUitioN feeThe tuition fee is EUR 16,000 to be paid as follows: 1st installment (entrance fee): EUR 1,500 (upon definitive admission) 2nd installment: EUR 7,500 in October 2011 3rd installment: EUR 7,000 in April 2012.

the tuition fee also includes: Welcome activities Use of the University facilities Italian language course Visits to companies and industrial districts.

ALTIS can support participants in finding appropriate accommodation in apartments (generally shared double rooms) or in other structures.

Tuition does not include room and board. The cost of living (housing, meals, transportation, and other expenses) in Milan can range between EUR 800 - 1,200 monthly.

schoLarshiPsPartial Tuition fee scholarships are available (80%, 50% and 30% of the tuition fee). Some students may be eligible for scholarships linked to specific geographical regions.Only those candidates who have passed the selection process and have been admitted to the MBA program are eligible to apply for the scholarships. Other financial assistance may be available through government and private programs in the student’s home country.It is recommended that candidates explore scholarship opportunities offered by their local Italian Cultural Institute.

LoW iNterest LoaNs Banks in all countries offer low-interest loans for post-graduate education. EU citizens may also apply to www.intesabridge.it.

ALTIS can assist candidates in searching for funds by providing them with the documentation required for financial support applications.

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GloBAl BuSIneSS And SuSTAInABIlITy

LiViNg iN itaLY

WeLcoMe to the caPitaL of fashioN aND DesigNCreativity, elegance and design find their natural meeting point in Milan. The Italian capital of fashion shows a new look every season, just like the designers’ collections that, year after year, carry the “Made in Italy” brand around the world. The dazzling shops of the renewed fashion streets, such as Via della Spiga or Via Montenapoleone, are only the glamorous aspects of an industry that is a brilliant expression of Italian excellence.The fashion and design world can also be discovered through more market oriented exhibitions, scheduled throughout the year and, of course, by attending the MBA. Through the ALTIS MBA you will have the chance to meet industry leaders and have hands-on experience of a driving sectorfor the Italian economy.

eXPerieNciNg itaLY, eXPerieNciNg eXceLLeNceThe Italian experience today means the opportunity to encounter a tradition of excellence in many cultural and industrial sectors. Milan, in particular, is the heart of excellence in fashion, finance, design, food and sport.Choosing Milan for your education will allow you to establish important networking opportunities for your professional future, discovering at the same time the pleasure of an international and cosmopolitan city, in which leisure and culture melt together.

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MiLaN eXPo 2015: Be a ProtagoNistMilan is preparing to host the 2015 edition of the Universal Expo, which will be dedicated to the theme “Feeding the world, energy for life”.

The Expo is a unique opportunity to participate in the global discussion of sustainable development issues, but also to have a hands-on experience of the artistic, architectural and cultural ferment that makes Milan one of the most exciting European cities.

MiLaN, a caMPUs rich iN historY aND cULtUreUniversità Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan Campus is close to the main artistic and cultural attractions of the city: Leonardo Da Vinci’s Last supper, in the convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, is just a few meters from the aLtis MBa classrooms. The basilica of sant’ambrogio, built in the 4th century, is part of the main University Campus. The Duomo of Milan, the Brera art museum, the royal Palace, the sforza castle and the renowned scala opera house are also within close vicinity. Your everyday life will be surrounded by some of the most significant masterpieces of the Italian art which, together with an unrivaled calendar of exhibitions, concerts and events, will enrich your stay in Italy.

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LeisUre, NatUre aND cULtUre, a feW KiLoMeters froM hoMeMilan is an ideal place to stay for those who love combining city life, nature, leisure and culture. Lakes, sea and mountains are all within reach. Visiting the treasures of the Italian cultural heritage is easy and convenient: from an excursion to the magnificent Alps to a boat trip on Lake Como, from a magical weekend in Venice or Florence to a swim on the Ligurian Riviera. Moreover Milan has a rich football tradition. Two of the most prestigious teams in Italy are based in the city, and the San Siro stadium regularly stages significant national and international matches.

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aLtis MBa at a gLaNce

goalsWith the completion of your degree you will have gained: Leadership experience An international business network Sustainability vision Multicultural fluency “Made in Italy” experience

structure and duration One Year Full Time MBA: September 2011 - September 2012

LocationMilan, Italy. The Action Project can be done in Italy or abroad.

application fee: Free of chargetuition fee: EUR 16,000 (Low-interest loans and a limited number of scholarships are available)italian language courses: Free of charge

Language: Englishclass size: 40average age: 28

contact us An MBA may change your life. In order to support you in making the best decision we offer several opportunities to meet us: visiting our school attending a lesson and knowing our MBA students attending our on-line events attending postgraduate learning fairs and exhibitions in your country arranging an appointment in one of the many countries where our

staff travel and/or our alumni live

To arrange an appointment, please contact us at altis@unicatt.it or by phone at +39 02 48517156

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aPPLicatioN at a gLaNce

requirements Application form Certified transcripts of grades (A minimum 3 year University degree) Curriculum Vitae or Resume (3 years of qualified work experience

are recommended) TOEFL or IELTS certificate GMAT or GRE certificate Questionnaire Passport-size photo (electronic format is accepted) Two letters of reference

The above listed documentation must be sent via e-mail to: altis.admissions@unicatt.it.

Letters of reference must be sent to: ALTIS, Università Cattolica

Via San Vittore 18 - 20123 Milan, Italy

Deadlines:First step: earlybird on March 31, 2011; final deadline on May 31, 2011 Second step: July 31, 2011

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Università cattolica del sacro cuoreALTIS, Postgraduate School Business & SocietyVia San Vittore, 18 - 20123 Milan, ItalyPh: +39 02 4851.7156Fax: +39 02 4802.9537E-mail: altis@unicatt.itALTIS web-site: www.unicatt.it/altisMBA web-site: www.unicatt.it/mba