THE INNOVATION OF THE FUTURE IS SUSTAINABLE
Sustainability and circular economy are becoming fundamental pillars of the modern economic systems and they represent a development alternative to meet the global challenge of the depletion of natural resources.
In order to operate effectively in this new economic context, public and private businesses need to adopt new management tools able to generate and control, simultaneously, the economic, social and environmental value, in a framework shared by enterprises and the civil society.
Those who choose this course intend to increase their skills, also through exchanges of views with university lecturers, managers and management consultants from this industry: the most significant experiences, for different types of business, will be discussed.
The program features a half day as introduction and 3 full-time classroom days, which will enable participants to acquire the abilities and tools to manage the financial management Triple bottom line and risks at social and, most of all, environmental levels.
These tools aim at achieving a business performance in line with the needs of enhancement of resources and of the founding requirements of the Circular Economy.
The educational experience allows providing an answer to the need of combining Business Development and Sustainable Innovation processes, thanks to individual and group interactive activities that foster the critical analysis of problems and the identification of solutions applicable to the reference context.
ACCREDITATIONS AND RANKINGS
Bologna Business School is EQUIS – EFMD Quality Improvement System accredited, one of the most important international quality assessment and continuous improvement systems for Schools of Management and Business Administration.
Gli Open Program di Bologna Business School sono inclusi nel Financial Times Ranking nella categoria Executive Education 2025.
Matteo Mura
Director of Education
matteo.mura@bbs.unibo.it
"The urgency concerning the depletion of natural resources, the significance for the business and growing economic-financial returns are some of the motivations that, every day, push an increasing number of entrepreneurs and professionals to familiarize themselves and adopt the principles of sustainability, of the creation of shared value and of the circular economy. This course will give participants an innovative business view by way of an in-depth analysis of rigorous theoretical frameworks and the implementation of measurement, assessment and accounting techniques and methods, that combine economic, environmental and social payoffs, for the company performances."
Structure
The program consists of 3 full-time classroom days (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday), held in person (on campus), and designed to provide an immersive, high-impact learning experience.
The course is structured as an intensive residential program, covering various thematic modules through a combination of lectures, corporate testimonials, practical exercises, and discussions of real business cases.
COURSES
Learning approach
The teaching approach is strongly practice-oriented and integrates contributions from faculty members coming from academia, industry, and consulting. The program combines lectures, analysis of real business cases, and direct testimonials from managers, fostering learning that can be immediately applied in the workplace. Teaching activities are supported by an e-learning platform featuring materials and exercises to facilitate study and further exploration between sessions.
Faculty
Faculty members at Bologna Business School work together offering outstanding teaching standards. An international and interdisciplinary approach is guaranteed by a joint team of distinguished national core professors, adjunct, visiting professors, guest speakers and top managers.
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Matteo Mura
Associate Professor of Management Control Systems
University of Bologna
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Eleonora Foschi
Permanent Researcher in Circualr Economy
Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA)
Alumni
Fabrizio Micheli
Direttore M&A e Investor Relations @ De’ Longhi Group
Business Sustainability & Circular Economy, anno 2020, II edizione
"Pur avendo già affrontato le tematiche della Sostenibilità nella mia attività professionale, soprattutto nell’area delle Investor Relations, avevo da tempo il desiderio di inquadrare le mie conoscenze, abbastanza frammentate, all’interno di una cornice strutturale generale e di consolidare le basi di questa tematica, per quanto complessa essa sia, con un’attività formativa che fosse concentrata e non richiedesse di sottrarre troppo tempo alle esigenze lavorative. Ovviamente non posso pretendere di avere acquisito una preparazione esaustiva sulla Sostenibilità – e d’altronde non era questo il mio fine – ma certamente ho imparato l’alfabeto e la grammatica di questo nuovo modo di affrontare e gestire il business, sviluppando anche una inaspettata curiosità e voglia di spingermi in ulteriori approfondimenti. La qualità degli docenti è stata un fattore essenziale per consentire di concentrare in sole quattro giornate una tale mole di argomenti e conoscenze senza disperdere la concentrazione dei partecipanti, soprattutto tenendo conto della difficoltà di una partecipazione on-line, dettata dalla straordinarietà della situazione creatasi con la crisi da Covid-19."
Networking
The open program is an experience built around people and relationships, fostering valuable connections through continuous interaction among participants, faculty members, and managers. During the classroom sessions, a dynamic network develops, enriched by the diversity of experiences, roles, and industries. A vibrant ecosystem that enhances learning and continues to generate value over time.
Alumni
Fabrizio Micheli
Direttore M&A e Investor Relations @ De’ Longhi Group
Business Sustainability & Circular Economy, anno 2020, II edizione
"Pur avendo già affrontato le tematiche della Sostenibilità nella mia attività professionale, soprattutto nell’area delle Investor Relations, avevo da tempo il desiderio di inquadrare le mie conoscenze, abbastanza frammentate, all’interno di una cornice strutturale generale e di consolidare le basi di questa tematica, per quanto complessa essa sia, con un’attività formativa che fosse concentrata e non richiedesse di sottrarre troppo tempo alle esigenze lavorative. Ovviamente non posso pretendere di avere acquisito una preparazione esaustiva sulla Sostenibilità – e d’altronde non era questo il mio fine – ma certamente ho imparato l’alfabeto e la grammatica di questo nuovo modo di affrontare e gestire il business, sviluppando anche una inaspettata curiosità e voglia di spingermi in ulteriori approfondimenti. La qualità degli docenti è stata un fattore essenziale per consentire di concentrare in sole quattro giornate una tale mole di argomenti e conoscenze senza disperdere la concentrazione dei partecipanti, soprattutto tenendo conto della difficoltà di una partecipazione on-line, dettata dalla straordinarietà della situazione creatasi con la crisi da Covid-19."
COMPANIES
Companies within the Bologna Business School network actively contribute to the development of the Open Programs by helping shape the content and bringing real-world experience into the classroom. Managers and professionals take part through testimonials, real business cases, and direct contributions, enriching the learning journey with a practical perspective. Interaction with companies from different industries encourages a continuous exchange of experiences and best practices. This ongoing dialogue between the classroom and the business world creates a dynamic ecosystem where skills, perspectives, and approaches come together, generating value for all participants.
FEES
The enrollment fee for the program is:
- €3,200 (+ VAT) for registrations from companies and institutions
- €2,600 (+ VAT) for individual registrations
The fee includes attendance of the program, all study materials available through the online platform, and access to Bologna Business School services, including: personal Wi-Fi account and use of the study areas.
Discounts are available for:
- early registrations;
- companies belonging to the Business Network;
- Alma/BBS and Profingest Alumni;
- groups of at least 3 people.
INTERPROFESSIONAL FUNDS
Alumni and companies can check the availability of vouchers at the Interprofessional Fund of reference:
Fondimpresa – for middle managers / middle management
Fondo Dirigenti PMI – for managers of industrial SMEs
Fonditalia
Fondirigenti – for managers
Fon.Coop – for cooperative companies
REQUIREMENTS
The program is limited to a maximum of 20 participants in order to ensure an effective and interactive learning experience, and is open to professionals with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To participate, it is necessary to request the application form by emailing openprograms@bbs.unibo.it. The team is available to provide all relevant information and support candidates throughout the process.
FAQs
At the end of the course, a participation certificate is issued (upon reaching 80% of classroom hours).
The documents used in the classroom and any further reading or exercises will be uploaded to our platform, whose credentials will be delivered in the classroom.
Should a group of colleagues wish to participate in the program, it is possible to contact the Program Manager to evaluate an ad hoc participation price.
Our short courses do not require a specific course of study. It is important to have a few years of work experience behind you that can help you, inside the classroom, by bringing real cases dealt with and solutions adopted during your work.
