SDA Bocconi MBA Requirements: What You Need to Apply

If you are considering the SDA Bocconi MBA, here is what a complete application typically involves. Always confirm the current specifics on the official admissions page, since details can change from one intake to the next.

The Core Application Components

• A completed bachelor's degree, in any discipline.
• Professional work experience (a full-time MBA generally expects a few years).
• A GMAT or GRE score, where a competitive percentile strengthens your case.
• Application essays.
• A current CV or resume.
• Letters of recommendation.
• Proof of English proficiency, such as TOEFL or IELTS, for non-native speakers.
• An admissions interview, by invitation.

What Matters Most Beyond the Checklist

Meeting the requirements gets you considered, not admitted. The committee is looking for a coherent story: why an MBA, why now, and why Bocconi. Strong, quantified leadership and a genuine international outlook carry far more weight than simply clearing the minimums.

A Note on Test Scores

There is no strict cutoff, but a competitive GMAT or GRE percentile reassures the committee on academic readiness. If you are still deciding between the two tests, our GMAT vs GRE guide walks through how to choose.

Timing

Bocconi admits in rounds. Applying in an earlier round generally means more available seats and scholarship funding, so it pays to prepare your materials early rather than rushing a later deadline.

One of our founders is an SDA Bocconi MBA alumna. For help turning these requirements into a standout application, book a free evaluation.