{"id":8851,"date":"2019-11-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-24T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwwstage.bbs.unibo.it\/global-mba\/automation-and-robotics-2\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T15:59:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T13:59:39","slug":"ai-and-manufacturing-2","status":"publish","type":"global-mba","link":"https:\/\/wwwstage.bbs.unibo.it\/en\/global-mba\/ai-and-manufacturing-2\/","title":{"rendered":"AI and Manufacturing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>New <strong>artificial intelligence and automation <\/strong>technologies are quickly transforming the business world. <strong>Innovation<\/strong> is the keyword: software, automation, artificial intelligence are the keys to the near future in every business.<\/p>\n<p>The research for professionals with technical and managerial skills to work in Artificial Intelligence has grown more than any other: the goal of the new Global MBA AI and Manufacturing is to train experts who are able to meet this requirement.<\/p>\n<p>The Global MBA AI and Manufacturing trains top-level professionals with strong skills in process integration, robotics, data analytics and digital transformation. Experts who are able to manage the new and fast-changing industrial markets through a mix of academic and managerial skills.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>made in Italy<\/em> know-how of leader companies, partners of BBS, is the core of an exciting training program that will provide technical preparation, managerial skills and strategic, financial and communication knowledge. The students will meet the most important companies that have already made automation and robotics the crucial factor for Italian international success.<\/p>\n<p>The Global MBA AI and Manufacturing is a <strong>12-month full-time <\/strong>program, taught<strong>\u00a0in English<\/strong>. It is divided into three cycles. The first cycle starts with the study of <strong>orientation modules<\/strong> and <strong>general management<\/strong>. In the second and third cycle, the students will participate in <strong>track-specific courses<\/strong> (e.g., Business Transformation, Distributed Innovation Systems, Managing Humans and Robots), analyzing real cases and working on a capstone project. The lecture component is followed by a 500-hour internship in a leading AI and manufacturing company in Italy or abroad.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>GET TO KNOW THE PROGRAMME<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>See below for the various events organized by Bologna Business School and discover what the Global MBA has to offer. Email globalmba@bbs.unibo.it for further information on these offerings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Orientation Call<br \/>\n<\/strong>A one-to-one informative online session in which MBA Team members describe the program in detail and are available to answer any questions. Check our availability by contacting <a href=\"mailto:globalmba@bbs.unibo.it\">globalmba@bbs.unibo.it<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tour of the Villa<\/strong><br \/>\nApplicants can schedule an in-person guided tour of Villa Guastavillani, the 15-th century villa that serves as Bologna Business School\u2019s headquarters. An MBA Team member will also be available for a personal interview and to discuss applications to the programme.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Virtual Open Day<br \/>\n<\/strong>Interested applicants will have the opportunity to participate in a Master\u2019s presentation conducted by the Scientific Director of the program, Marcello Russo, followed by a formal Q&amp;A session.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MBA for a Day \u2013 1-hour Insight of a Class<br \/>\n<\/strong>With MBA for a Day, applicants can attend as observers for one-hour sessions in on one or more GMBA lectures to gain a close insight into the program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mock Test<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Mock test allows applicants to prepare for the written attitude test component of the entrance exam by taking a simulated version of it. For further information get in touch with the MBA Team.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Programme Advisory Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Luca Cerati &#8211; Software Innovation Senior Manager, Coesia<\/li>\n<li>Lucia Chierchia &#8211; Managing Partner, GELLIFY<\/li>\n<li>Antonio Cibotti &#8211; Director of Marketing Strategies, Bucci Automation<\/li>\n<li>Paolo Codeluppi &#8211; Advanced Technology Manager, Comer<\/li>\n<li>Paolo Cominetti &#8211; R&amp;D Director, Bonfiglioli<\/li>\n<li>Matteo Mingardi &#8211; Corporate Innovation &amp; RD Manager, Pelliconi<\/li>\n<li>Simone Nannetti &#8211; Technical Director, Marchesini<\/li>\n<li>Gianluca Nardone &#8211; Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Carraro Group<\/li>\n<li>Paola Olivieri &#8211; Head of Business Development, Fameccanica<\/li>\n<li>Francesco Possati &#8211; Vice President, Marposs<\/li>\n<li>Federico Ratti &#8211; Industrial Director, FICEP S.p.A.<\/li>\n<li>Dario Rea &#8211; Director of Corporate Research &amp; Innovation, IMA<\/li>\n<li>Enrico Rolih &#8211; Chief Technology Officer, Nadelli<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ranking<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-126566\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwstage.bbs.unibo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/y2025-WUR-GlobalMBA-badge-Ranked-244x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"156\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwstage.bbs.unibo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/y2025-WUR-GlobalMBA-badge-Ranked-244x300.png 244w, https:\/\/wwwstage.bbs.unibo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/y2025-WUR-GlobalMBA-badge-Ranked-833x1024.png 833w, https:\/\/wwwstage.bbs.unibo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/y2025-WUR-GlobalMBA-badge-Ranked-768x944.png 768w, https:\/\/wwwstage.bbs.unibo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/y2025-WUR-GlobalMBA-badge-Ranked-1249x1536.png 1249w, https:\/\/wwwstage.bbs.unibo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/y2025-WUR-GlobalMBA-badge-Ranked-1666x2048.png 1666w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 156px) 100vw, 156px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>QS Quacquarelli Symonds is the international network focused on services, analysis and in-depth reports of post-experience and university education, geared toward international mobility and career development. The QS Online MBA Ranking is based on insights from the business world and a methodology that allows programs to be evaluated according to four parameters: Faculty and Teaching, Class Profile, Employability and Class Experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accreditations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53238\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwstage.bbs.unibo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/efmd_1751.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"175\" height=\"126\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Global MBA has received EFMD program accreditation for 5 years.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwstage.bbs.unibo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/equis.png\" alt=\"EQUIS\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bologna Business School is\u00a0<strong>EQUIS \u2013 EFMD Quality Improvement System<\/strong>\u00a0accredited, one of the most important international quality assessment and continuous improvement systems for Schools of Management and Business Administration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New artificial intelligence and automation technologies are quickly transforming the business world. 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