Executive Master in Management of International Organizations

Why choose between world class academic contents and cutting edge business practices? EMMIO allows you to get the best of both worlds, combining a hands-on approach with a solid theoretical component, anchored around management frameworks and tools tailored to the operational and institutional specificities of international organizations. Different and complementary learning methodologies will be adopted, to ensure that the content is engaging, interactive and delivered in a way that suits you.

EMMIO is so much more than a Masters’ programme – it’s a laboratory where participants all pour in their professional experiences to gain insights, think creatively and elaborate new solutions to common problems. The EMMIO cohort mixes professionals from both the international development and humanitarian assistance sectors with twenty or more organizations represented. This diversity and complementarity of backgrounds helps to foster systematic and strategic thinking among our participants.

At SDA Bocconi we believe that your education should fit your needs, and work around your schedule. Our blended formula gives you two main benefits: maximum flexibility to complete the on-distance course workload throughout the year, and a concentrated face to face course delivery in two sessions of two and half weeks each. You will earn your degree in only nine months while taking full advantage of the flexible programme schedule, giving you an efficient, effective and immediate boost to your career.

SDA Bocconi has invested in the EMMIO all the experience of its four-decade commitment for shaping public management reforms. The strength of its faculty lies in the extraordinary network that unites internationally renowned scholars with senior managers of UN system organizations, innovators, and change agents. Which allows this special blend of knowledge and experience is at hand to shape your own learning experience and ultimately your career.

SDA Bocconi’s location allows you to get the most out of your advanced education by taking in the Milan experience. Milan is a global business hub synonymous with style, art, design, innovation and well-being. Get inspired in the most vibrant Mediterranean city, immersed in a dynamic environment open to international business leaders and global policy makers alike.

EMMIO combines a hands-on learning approach with a solid theoretical component, anchored around management frameworks and tools tailored to the operational and institutional specificities of international organizations. Different and complementary learning methodologies will be adopted, to generate the participants’ highest active learning involvement. 

All EMMIO courses combine a solid theoretical component with a hands-on, practical approach. Lectures are heavily interactive and discussion based and they combine presentation of frameworks with discussion of business cases, simulations and role-plays.

 The EMMIO approach requires participants’ critical thinking, active contribution in class and willingness to engage in peer-to-peer learning. The learning experience is built upon a process including three phases: learn the target knowledge, experiment it and apply to company context.

Active learning is supported by a comprehensive executive coaching component which runs throughout the EMMIO program.
An all-round view of International Organizations, EMMIO merges practice and theory, using management frameworks and tools that are fully tailored to the operational and institutional specificities of international organizations.

The EMMIO Knowledge Series aims to provide participants with in-depth insights into critical themes affecting international organizations. These themes are particularly relevant for practitioners serving or aspiring to serve in international development.

 The series covers:

• UN Development System Reform: Exploring the repositioning efforts and future implications for the UN system.
• AI in HR Management: Examining the transformative impact of AI on various HR functions.
• Global Public-Private Partnerships: Analyzing the rise and significance of partnerships between international organizations and the private sector.
• Innovation and Change Management: Discussing strategies to harness innovation and manage change effectively within international organizations.

This series is an opportunity to join a network of mid and senior professionals sharing a common vision and get a sense of the EMMIO learning model.