Bocconi Specialized Masters Test
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The Bocconi Specialized Masters Test is the admission assessment referenced by SDA Bocconi School of Management, the graduate business school of Bocconi University in Milan, for entry to its Specialized Masters programs. The school describes itself as "the leading international business school in Italy," founded in 1971, and lists Specialized masters as one of its master-level program families alongside MBAs and the DBA. Candidates typically encounter the test as one component of a broader application file that also includes academic records, CV, motivation and language evidence, so the score is weighed together with the rest of the profile rather than in isolation. The test targets graduates and final-year students aiming at specialized, career-focused master programs rather than the general management MBA track.
Important limitation: when this page was compiled (6 November 2026), the school's admission-test page and admissions landing page both returned "404 - Page Not Found," so no authoritative specification of structure, section timing, item counts, scoring scale, fees, retake rules or score validity could be verified. Treat any figure you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until you check it on the current Specialized Masters program pages or with the school directly ([email protected], +39 02 5836.6605-6606).
How to prepare without an official spec: build broad competence rather than guessing a format. Refresh quantitative fundamentals (arithmetic, ratios, percentages, algebra, data interpretation), practise logical and critical-reasoning sets under time pressure, read dense business and economics prose for main idea and inference, and sharpen written and spoken English. Take timed mock sets, log error types, and re-test weak areas weekly.
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About Bocconi Specialized Masters Test preparation
What exactly is the Bocconi Specialized Masters Test?
It is the admission assessment referenced by SDA Bocconi School of Management for applicants to its Specialized Masters programs. The school is based in Milan at Via Sarfatti 10. The official admission-test page returned a 404 error when checked on 6 November 2026, so the current structure cannot be confirmed from the school's site.
What does the test cover?
No verified section list is available: the official page was unavailable at retrieval. In practice, Italian business-school admission tests of this type usually combine quantitative reasoning, logical reasoning, verbal or reading comprehension, and English proficiency. Confirm the actual sections on the current Specialized Masters program pages before you build a study plan.
How long is the test and how many questions are there?
Unknown from official sources at the time of writing. The admission-test page returned "Page Not Found," so no item count or time limit could be verified. Do not rely on numbers circulating in forums; they may refer to earlier or different tests. Ask the school directly at [email protected] or +39 02 5836.6605-6606.
Is there a passing score?
Not verifiable. No official cut-off, scoring scale or minimum threshold appeared in any source available on 6 November 2026. Selection is normally holistic, weighing the test alongside transcripts, CV, motivation and language evidence, but treat that as general practice rather than a confirmed rule for this test.
Can I retake the test, and how long is my score valid?
Unconfirmed. The official pages that would state retake policy and score validity were unavailable at retrieval, so no number should be assumed. If you need a retake, contact the admissions team early, because application deadlines may leave no room for a second attempt.
How much does it cost to sit the test?
No fee could be sourced, so none is quoted here. Fees are sometimes bundled with the program application fee rather than charged separately, but that is not confirmed for this test. Check the current application instructions for the specific Specialized Masters program you are targeting.
How difficult is it, and what trips candidates up?
Without an official spec, difficulty is best judged from practice material. The most common failure modes are pace, not depth: spending too long on one quantitative item, misreading inference questions as literal-detail questions, and neglecting English precision in written answers. Timed practice with a strict error log addresses all three.
In what order should I study?
Start with a diagnostic timed set to find your weakest area, then run a four-week cycle rotating quantitative fundamentals, timed logical sets, dense reading comprehension, and English usage. Re-test weekly. Once the official format is published, adjust the mix so your practice mirrors the real section order and timing.
Where can I find authoritative details?
Use the school's own channels: the Specialized masters program pages on sdabocconi.it, the program finder, the contact form, [email protected], or +39 02 5836.6605-6606. The school's homepage also links to a personal area where you can register for brochures and personalized guidance. This page is independent and not affiliated with the school.