Given my BBA in Commerce and interest in pursuing a Master's in Italy, which specific programs would be most suitable for my academic background and career goals?

A BBA in Commerce is a solid foundation for Italian business master's programs, but which specific program fits best depends on whether your goal is general management, marketing, finance or entrepreneurship, since Bocconi and LUISS each offer distinct tracks for each of these.

Matching Your Career Goal to a Program

• General management or consulting: Bocconi's MSc International Management or LUISS's MSc Management, both two-year, English-taught programs covering strategy, finance and organisation.
• Marketing: Bocconi's MSc Marketing Management or LUISS's MSc Marketing, for brand, digital and commercial roles.
• Finance or accounting: Bocconi's MSc Accounting and Financial Management or LUISS's Administration, Finance and Control, provided your BBA transcript has enough accounting and finance coursework.
• Entrepreneurship: Bocconi's Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship MSc, for startup and innovation-focused careers.

What Makes These Programs Different From a Generic MBA

Unlike an MBA, which typically expects several years of work experience, both Bocconi's and LUISS's MSc programs are built for candidates moving directly from an undergraduate business degree, using an aptitude test and academic record rather than a career history to assess fit. That makes your BBA transcript, not your resume, the strongest part of your application.

Do Not Assume a BBA Automatically Qualifies

Bocconi evaluates whether your bachelor's is a valid, recognized first-cycle qualification, and the more quantitative programs like Finance or Business Analytics can carry different prerequisite expectations than a general Management track.

This Information Is Also Available On

Bocconi University's MSc and MA admissions page and LUISS's Master's Degree in Management program page, both current for the 2027-28 intake.

My Advice

Match your program to your BBA subjects rather than to the most prestigious name. If your BBA leaned toward accounting and finance, apply to the finance-track programs; if it was broader, the general Management route at either university gives you more flexibility to specialize later through electives.