In-Company Training abroad London (On-site) - Economics

October 2nd-4th 2024

Track Economics

A unique opportunity to get an insight into the Economics sector in London. For the In-Company Training abroad London in October, students must apply to only one track among Track Finance, Track Economics and Track Consulting. Please make sure to read the dedicated webpages. 

This Program track will be held  in collaboration with L.E.K Consulting, Frontier Economics and Compass Lexecon. 

Students will spend half a day and/or a full day in each company, and the program of the visits might include: 

  • Company presentations 
  • Workshops / Panels with Junior and Senior professionals 
  • Q&A sessions on career opportunities 

The Program will also include the participation in the Bocconi&Jobs abroad UK and Ireland.

Participation requirements

Group composition

The program is dedicated to 15 students with a strong interest in Economics, fluent in English, curious, and open-minded.

Eligibility

  • 1st, 2nd-year students that will be regularly enrolled in a Bocconi Master of Science Degree Course in the a.y. 2024-2025
  • 2nd-year students regularly enrolled in a Bocconi Master of Science Degree Course in the a.y. 2023-2024, graduating within April 2025
  • GPA: minimum 22/30 (average weighted on credits)

Language proficiency requirements

Applicants whose native tongue is not English have to prove a good knowledge of the English language through one of the following options:
•    Enrolment in a program taught in English
•    Bocconi English exam of Level C1
•    Other certificates accepted by Bocconi Language Center at the C1 level (for the list of the certificates accepted and correspondent level, refer to the table)

Applications and important info

  • Applications open on:
    Wednesday, 3 July 2024 at 06:00 pm (CEST) 
  • Applications close on:
    Wednesday, 10 July 2024 at 01:00 pm (CEST)
  • Results of the selections will be communicated via e-mail by Wednesday, 31 July 2024.

  • Go to yoU@B > Career Services > Events Calendar > on October 2 > In-Company Training abroad London (On-site) - Economics: fill out the application form and record a short video interview (you will find all the info on yoU@B)


    Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Travel and accommodation expenses shall be borne by participants responsible for their arrangements. Participants are also responsible for the following costs:

  • Visa fees to enter the country of destination (when required)
  • Health insurance (when required)
  • Meals and extra costs (when not included)

Before applying, please note that it is the students' responsibility to:

  • Verify personally, with the authorities of the hosting country, the suitable procedures for obtaining the appropriate visa, if required, and any other necessary documentation in full compliance with local laws. All formalities relating to visas and other documents required to enter the country are the responsibility of the student.
  • Read the “Bocconi Students Travel Risk Policy” (available on yoU@B), and comply with the risk mitigation measures suggested.
  • Access, through yoU@B diary, the Travel Risk Awareness Elearning, and the International SOS Member’s portal, which includes Country Guides and Travel Security and Medical Risk Ratings.
  • Check and follow all the travel recommendations of your Country’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International SOS.

Disclaimer on exceptional circumstances

Please, be also aware that Bocconi University reserves the right to cancel the program if exceptional circumstances occur before or during the carrying out of the program.

Travel and health risks can rapidly change and lead Bocconi University and hosting Institutions/Companies or Countries to increase travel and health restrictions. In any case, Bocconi University does not guarantee that the In-Company Training will take place if the general conditions do not safeguard the well-being and safety of students.

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