WHY THIS PROGRAM AT BBS:
For you:
- develop the skills needed to lead the Twin Transition across sustainability, technology, and innovation
- gain tools to turn environmental and digital complexity into strategic value
For your company:
- build more sustainable, competitive, and growth-oriented business models
- integrate digital innovation and environmental responsibility into business transformation processes
A pioneering approach to sustainable innovation
The Open Program in SustainTech, developed by Bologna Business School in collaboration with Tecno Group, offers a high-level learning experience designed for senior managers leading the Twin Transition: the sustainable and digital transformation of organizations. The program combines a solid theoretical foundation with practical learning, enhanced by access to a global network of thought leaders, innovators, and policymakers.
The Twin Transition represents a critical challenge for companies worldwide, which must address the growing need to plan and implement the first steps toward an integrated approach to managing transformation. Through an advanced learning approach combining theoretical insights, case studies, and innovative tools, the program guides participants through the different dimensions of transformation, providing an in-depth understanding of the dynamics taking place across multiple organizational levels.
The program provides a structured framework for building successful models of sustainable and digital transformation.
Why choose an Open Program
This program is designed to provide senior managers with the tools they need to navigate the intersection of digital innovation and environmental responsibility. Participants will develop the skills required to address global sustainability challenges while supporting the profitability and growth of their organizations.
At a time when sustainable practices have become essential, the Executive Program provides cutting-edge insights into technologies, frameworks, and sustainable business models, enabling leaders to position their organizations at the forefront of the Twin Transition.
How the Open Program works
By combining Bologna Business School’s renowned expertise in Sustainable Management and business leadership with Tecno Group’s innovative expertise in sustainable digital technologies, the program reinforces the School’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.
This approach combines rigorous academic content with practical applications, leveraging an established network of industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers.
ACCREDITATIONS AND RANKING
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.
Bologna Business School’s Open Programs are included in the Financial Times Ranking, Executive Education category, 2026.
Structure
The program is structured into 7 on-campus days and 2 online days.
On-campus classes can be attended either in person or online, combining the flexibility of remote participation with the opportunity to meet fellow participants and faculty face to face. Online classes will take place on Fridays and Saturdays.
The program includes 2 focus sessions: the first on Open Innovation, and the second on Sustainable Finance.
The modules are:
- Introduction to SustainTech and Twin Transition Frameworks
- Business Models and Innovative Strategies
- Technology, Big Data and AI for Sustainability
- Leadership for the Twin Transition
- Final Project (Hackathon)
COURSES
Learning approach
Our courses feature a faculty that brings together a diverse range of skills and experiences from the business world, academia, and consulting.
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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Sara Zanni
Assistant Professor of Business Sustainability
University of Bologna
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Mark Esposito
Professor of Technology Policy, Northeastern University and Faculty Associate, Harvard Berkman Klein for Internet and Society
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Massimiliano Ghini
Director
European Center for Team Emotional Intelligence
Networking
Networking develops among students within the same class, between participants and faculty, as well as with students from other programs or previous editions of the same program.
COMPANIES
Over the years, our partners have been consistently involved in the various activities that make up the structure of our programs. Companies within our network participate in project work and master classes; they actively contribute by introducing guest speakers and organizing company visits. Our partners are our primary supporters: they sponsor various scholarships, host student internships, and provide professional opportunities for graduates.
Bologna Business School’s partner companies are:
AEROPORTO G. MARCONI ASSICOOP BOLOGNA METROPOLITANA AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI BOLOGNA FIERE BREVINI POWER TRANSMISSION CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DI BOLOGNA CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DI FERRARA CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DI FORLÌ-CESENA CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DI MODENA CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DI RIMINI CAMST CARPIGIANI GROUP CASSA DI RISPARMIO IN BOLOGNA CONFCOMMERCIO EMILIA ROMAGNA CONFINDUSTRIA EMILIA ROMAGNA COSWELL DATALOGIC DUCATI MOTOR HOLDING ENEL ENGINEERING INGEGNERIA INFORMATICA EXPERT SYSTEM FALORNI FASTWEB FERRARELLE FERRARI FERRETTI GROUP FINALMA FONDAZIONE CARISBO FONDAZIONE CASSA RISPARMIO CESENA FONDAZIONE CASSA RISPARMIO DI CENTO FONDAZIONE CASSA RISPARMIO DI IMOLA FONDAZIONE CASSA DI RISPARMIO DI CARPI FONDAZIONE CASSA DI RISPARMIO DI FERRARA FONDAZIONE CASSA DI RISPARMIO DI PADOVA E ROVIGO FONDAZIONE G. MARCONI FONDAZIONE IBM ITALIA FONDAZIONE ISABELLA SERÀGNOLI FONDAZIONE DEL MONTE DI BOLOGNA E RAVENNA FONDAZIONE PER LA COLLABORAZIONE TRA I POPOLI FOOD TREND FOUNDATION FURLA GOOGLE ITALIA GRANAROLO GROUPM GRUPPO COESIA GRUPPO SISTEMA H-ART HSPI HAWORTH HERA HORSA IBM ITALIA IMA ICONSULTING INTESA SAN PAOLO KPMG ADVISORY LABORATORI GUGLIELMO MARCONI LANDI RENZO LEGACOOP BOLOGNA LIGHTHOUSE MANUTENCOOP MAPE MAPS MASAI ITALIA MASERATI MICROSOFT ITALIA MONTENEGRO N.C.H. NUOVI CANTIERI APUANIA OLIDATA ONIT GROUP OPERA SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE PHILIP MORRIS ITALIA POLTRONESOFÀ REGIONE EMILIA-ROMAGNA RICOH S.E.C.I. GRUPPO INDUSTRIALE MACCAFERRI SAP SCS CONSULTING STMICROELECTRONICS SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SEPS TECHNOGYM TEUCO THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING ITALIA TREVI GROUP UMBERTO CESARI UNICREDIT UNIEURO UNINDUSTRIA BOLOGNA UNIPOL VEM SISTEMI VERONESI VIABIZZUNO VIDEOWORKS VOLVO CAR ITALIA WPP ITALIA YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP
FEES
The enrollment fee for the course is:
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€4,600 (+ VAT) for registrations from companies and institutions
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€3,600 (+ VAT) for individual registrations
The fee includes participation in the program, all study materials available through the online platform, and access to Bologna Business School services, including a personal BBS account and use of study areas.
Several reductions are available:
- for BBS Alumni;
- for companies within the Business Network;
- for groups of at least 3 people.
INTERPROFESSIONAL FUNDS
Alumni and Companies can check the availability of vouchers at the Interprofessional Fund reference:
Fondimpresa – for middle management
Fondo Dirigenti PMI – for managers of industrial SMEs
Fonditalia
Fondirigenti – for managers
Fon.Coop – for Cooperatives
APPLICATION PROCESS
To enroll, it is necessary to request the registration form by sending an email to openprograms@bbs.unibo.it.
FAQs
Yes, there is a certificate upon successful completion of all courses, the final examination and 70% attendance. The certificate will attest to successful completion of the courses and will award 60 university credits (CFU).
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.
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Email: openprograms@bbs.unibo.it
