London, 27^th September 2022: QS Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) announced today that Jessica Turner has been appointed the company’s new CEO. She succeeds the founder of QS, Nunzio Quacquarelli, who will step back to the role of President and Chair of the Board.

With a Master in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and a BSc Hons. (Mathematics) from the University of Sydney, Jessica Turner has built a global career.
Prior to joining QS in 2019, she led the Scientific and Academic Research business of Clarivate Analytics, with previous roles at Thomson Reuters and McKinsey.

Nunzio Quacquarelli, said: “Jessica has been the cornerstone of the incredible resilience and adaptability we have brought to bear over the past couple of years. She has systematically strengthened the leadership team, which is now perfectly poised, under her leadership, to steer QS to its next exciting destination.”

In recent years, QS has made a number of targeted acquisitions and accelerated its digital transformation. Now employing over 700 people in 23 countries, the company serves over 50M students and over 1500 higher education institutions

QS partners with universities to inform, develop, and deliver strategies to accomplish their goals and aspirations. Unrivalled insights and expertise empower these partners to take a data-driven approach, underpinning their decision making with millions of data points gathered through the unparalleled reach QS has with institutions, academics, employers, and prospective students.

Under Turner’s leadership and building on its 32-year legacy, QS will continue to innovate in the student recruitment and enrolment space, capitalising on impressive recent growth and strides taken in technology and data science. Furthermore, it will build on its position as the most trusted and widely viewed source of global institutional performance metrics to provide distinctive insights on sustainability and skills needed for the future.

Jessica Turner commented: “I am proud to lead QS, which is, above all, a people-focused organisation. There is magic in being part of a team that can have an impact on the world, doing inspiring work and building a career in a diverse, inclusive, flexible, and collaborative culture.”

She added: “We have an ambitious strategy and are investing substantially in our people, data, and technology to empower international students to select, apply to and enrol at the right university; and to provide mission-critical analytics, consulting, and solutions to universities seeking to elevate their profile, communicate their differentiators and recruit the right students. QS is a company to watch as we make further strategic moves in the industry.”

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Note to Editors  

QS Quacquarelli Symonds

QS Quacquarelli Symonds is the world’s leading provider of services, analytics, and insight to the global higher education sector, whose mission is to empower motivated people anywhere in the world to fulfil their potential through educational achievement, international mobility, and career development.             

The QS World University Rankings portfolio, inaugurated in 2004, is the world’s most popular source of comparative data about university performance.             
Their flagship website, www.TopUniversities.com – the home of their rankings – was viewed 147 million times in 2021, and over 96,000 media clippings pertaining to, or mentioning, QS were published by media outlets across the world in 2021.      

QS Quacquarelli Symonds, global business school analysts and compilers of the QS World University Rankings portfolio, released their annual suite of rankings identifying the world’s premier study destinations for aspiring future business leaders. The evaluation comprises the QS World University Rankings: Global Full-Time MBA – featuring 300 MBA programs– and a series of specialized high-demand Business Masters rankings, including Masters in Management, Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, and Supply Chain Management.

The rankings, with employability as a central metric by which programs are judged, are designed by QS to provide insight to those wishing to undertake a course of study in a career-enhancing qualification in high demand among employers.

Stanford Graduate School of Business is named the world’s number-one MBA program for the third consecutive year in the Global Full-Time MBA table. The upper echelons of the table remain dominated by American programs, with Harvard Business School  confirmed in second place while The Wharton School drops to third.

Global Full-Time MBA: China (Mainland) highlights

• There are ten Chinese MBA ranked in this edition, two more than last year.
• Four Chinese MBA feature among the top-100.
• Two MBA are new entries, one rises, one drops and six remain stable.
• China’s highest-ranked full-time MBA Program is offered by Tsinghua University, which debuts in this table, placing 29^th globally, and overtaking CEIBS, which maintains its 37^th place.
• Tsinghua’s MBA is the fourth-best in Asia Pacific. It leads regionally in the “Thought-Leadership” indicator, ranks second for “Return on Investment” and third for the “Employability” indicator.
• The full-time MBA program offered by Renmin University of China (RMBS) ranks third in Asia-Pacific in the “Return on Investment” indicator.
• In Asia-Pacific, CEIBS is joint-top with INSEAD, in the “Alumni Outcomes” indicator, which looks  at the schools associated with over 75,000 CEOs, executives and board members at the biggest companies in the world, as well as at successful entrepreneurs. Zhejiang University is the next-best local performer in this indicator, ranking fifth in Asia-Pacific.
• Shanghai University of Finance and Economics boasts the most diverse classroom of all the Chinese programs in this table, and the fourth most diverse in Asia-Pacific.

Other highlights from the Global Full-Time MBA Ranking include:

• QS ranked 300 MBA programs in 47 countries, territories, and special regions.
• Europe’s best MBA program is offered by HEC Paris (4th).  
• UK’s #1 MBA provider remains London Business School (6th).  
• Spain’s IE Business School (7th) and IESE (10th) make the top-10. 
• Singapore boasts three MBA programs among the world’s top-30: INSEAD (9th), National University of Singapore (26th), and ESSEC Business School (28th). 
• IIM Ahmedabad (44th) is India’s top MBA provider.  
• Australia’s top MBA (27th) is taught by Melbourne Business School. 

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Business Masters Rankings: China (Mainland) highlights

Only five specialized business masters programs from China (Mainland) are featured in this edition, two more than last year’s.

Masters in Management 管理学硕士

• Peking University HSBC Business School debuts in this ranking placing 17^th globally.
• Shanghai Jiao Tong (Antai) drops ten places to the 54^th position globally.

Masters in Finance 金融硕士

• Another debut for Peking University HSBC Business School which  places 20^th  globally.
• Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance at SJTU drops eight places to 64^th .

Masters in Business Analytics商业分析硕士

• Only Zhejiang University is ranked, in the same band as last year’s (61-70).

In total, QS offer five tables in the QS Business Masters Rankings portfolio, each designed to offer a pioneering guide into business schools performance in quickly growing disciplines. These are:

• Masters in Business Analytics, led by UCLA (Anderson)  
• Masters in Supply Chain Management, led by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics
• Masters in Finance, Masters in Management, and Masters in Marketing, led by HEC Paris. 

Each of the Business Masters Rankings is compiled according to program performance in five key metrics: Employability, Entrepreneurship and Alumni Outcomes, Return on Investment, Thought Leadership, and Class & Faculty Diversity. (Methodology) 

The full suite of rankings can be found at www.TopUniversities.com  

QS President Nunzio Quacquarelli, said: “Our Graduate Management Education rankings offer independent insights to career-minded and discerning prospective students who are invited to discuss the findings with peers, business schools and our analysts at our in-person and virtual master’s and MBA networking events.”

Each of the Business Masters Rankings is compiled according to institutional program performance in five key metrics: Employability, Entrepreneurship and Alumni Outcomes, Return on Investment, Thought Leadership, and Class & Faculty Diversity. More information about each of these metrics can be found at https://www.topmba.com/business-masters-rankings/methodology.

Sponsored by NEOMA Business School

Challenging, constantly evolving and highly paid, finance is one of the most popular industries to work in. However, careers in finance are known for being incredibly competitive, particularly if you’re looking to work at globally renowned company.

One way to set yourself apart from other applicants is by obtaining a master’s in finance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have an inquisitive, analytical mindset a master’s in finance could be a good option for you.

Which master’s in finance should I study?

If you’re considering studying a master’s in finance, there are several excellent options available to you, allowing you to specialise in your area of interest.

At NEOMA Business School in France, there are three master’s in finance programmes to choose from: MSc Corporate Finance; MSc Finance, Investment and Wealth Management; and MSc Financial Markets and Technology.

Each of the programmes are career orientated, helping students build up transferable skills and offering the opportunity to complete work placements

Here are the key differences between the programmes:

MSc Corporate Finance

Corporate finance is concerned with managing an organisation’s money, aiming to maximise the value of the business, while balancing risk and profitability.

The MSc Corporate Finance is designed to give students the versatile set of skills needed to work in the corporate and investment banking or build a career in financial advisory.

It focuses on two main fields of finance: corporate finance and financial engineering.

What will you learn?

During the degree, you will learn how to assess a company’s risk levels and implement hedging strategies; master the techniques of corporate finance operations; understand complex financial modelling and leverage financial data for strategic decision-making.

At NEOMA Business School, the MSc Corporate Finance is a 15-month, full-time programme taught in English, with a long track two-year option available.

Students will learn primarily through practical application, with case studies, business games and a mandatory four-month professional placement, which can be completed either in France or abroad.

What are some typical career paths?

The degree can lead to a wide range of career paths, including:

• Banker, advising on mergers and acquisitions transactions
• Analyst, working in mergers and acquisitions
• Business officer or director of investment, in private equity
• CFO
• Financial auditor
• Equity research analyst, sell-side and buy-side in financial institutions
• Credit analyst
• Financing manager
• Cash manager

Who should study the MSc Corporate Finance?

Corporate finance is for individuals who have a strong grasp of mathematics, are good at problem-solving and have excellent commercial awareness.

MSc Finance, Investment and Wealth Management

A career in finance, investment and wealth management revolves around financial planning for an individual or family. This may involve managing personal finance, credit and investment.

The MSc Finance, Investment and Wealth Management degree is an internationally focused finance degree intended for ambitious students who want to work in investment, private equity and asset management.

What will you learn?

In the MSc Finance, Investment & Wealth Management, students will gain the skills they need to properly manage portfolios and risks in order to satisfy clients’ concerns.

During this degree, you will develop a strong knowledge of private wealth management, an understanding of the real estate market; and relevant skills in all aspects of an investment decision process, including planning, legal and tax impacts and performance.

At NEOMA Business School, students can choose to follow one of two tracks as part of the 15-month programme: the real estate and wealth management track, or the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) track. However, the CFA track is only open to students who have already completed the CFA level one qualification.

NEOMA Business School is one of the few French business schools that is an official partner of the CFA Institute in France. Students on the CFA track will also have the option to earn a double degree with the University of San Diego (USA). 

The school also has a partnership with PwC Luxembourg – a member of the ‘Big Five’ accounting films – which works directly with NEOMA Business School to offer relevant training.

What are some typical career paths?

Typical careers with this degree include:

• Portfolio manager, working in equities, fixed income, alternatives and real estate
• Asset manager
• Research analyst 
• Private equity
• Chief executive
• Risk manager
• Financial advisor
• Corporate financial analyst

Who should study the MSc Finance, Investment & Wealth Management?

MSc Finance, Investment & Wealth Management students typically have a finance-related undergraduate degree and are looking to gain further specialisation in real estate and wealth management, or investment

For this programme you will need excellent communication skills, a proactive mindset, the ability to adapt to changing situations, a strong interest in the financial market and excellent analytical skills.

MSc Financial Markets & Technology

By studying the MSc Financial Markets & Technology you will gain an in-depth knowledge of the technological tools revolutionising the finance industry today, and an insight into risk management.

The programme prepares students to work in risk management banks and a wide range of financial institutions. It will give you a strong foundation in data science for finance, behavioural finance and fintech.

What will you learn?

Students will gain an in-depth expertise on the main concepts, theories and practices in finance related to equity, bonds, currencies, derivatives and other alternative investments.

By the end of the programme, you will be able to perform a functional analysis and implement and action plan that incorporates digital and international components. You will also have the ability to conduct a scientific study and issue a recommendation.

At NEOMA Business School, you will focus on two major components of financial markets: financial risk management; and new technologies and their financial industry applications. 

As part of the MSc Financial Markets & Technology, students will work towards the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification: a professional certification for financial risk professionals. This is a challenging, rigorous course that assesses candidate’s ability to manage risk in a real-world environment.

What are some typical career paths?

Career paths this degree can lead to include:

• Financial investment manager
• Investment portfolio manager
• Risk manager
• Risk analyst
• Financial advisor
• Compliance manager
• Quantitative analyst
• Financial investment manager
• Investment portfolio manager

Who should study the MSc Financial Markets & Technology?

This programme is aimed at students looking to begin a career in the financial technology (Fintech) sector. The master’s degree will help you develop the right mix of technical and non-technical skills needed to succeed in the sector.

To succeed in this degree, you will need advanced mathematical and quantitative skills, logical thinking and the ability to quickly adapt to change.

Durham*
Location: United States
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: 76th
Top-ranked university: Duke University (=50th)
Highest-performing indicator: Rankings (46th)

Durham did feature in the previous edition of the QS Best Student Cities rankings but was initially mislabelled as being Durham, United Kingdom rather than Durham, United States.

Nur-Sultan
Location: Kazakhstan
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: 92nd
Top-ranked university: Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (150th)
Highest-performing indicator: Affordability (=10th)

Amman
Location: Jordan
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: 113th
Top-ranked university: University of Jordan (591-600)
Highest-performing indicator: Employer activity (52nd)

Tainan
Location: Taiwan
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: 115th
Top-ranked university: National Cheng Kung University (=224th)
Highest-performing indicator: Affordability (19th)

Busan
Location: South Korea
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: 118th
Top-ranked university: Pusan National University (601-650)
Highest-performing indicator: Affordability (21st)

Montpellier
Location: France
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: 119th
Top-ranked university: Université de Montpellier (501-510)
Highest-performing indicator: Affordability (35th)

Bandung
Location: Indonesia
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: 120th
Top-ranked university: Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) (=235th)
Highest-performing indicator: Affordability (8th)

Cluj-Napoca
Location: Romania
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: 122nd
Top-ranked university: Babes-Bolyai University (1001-1200)
Highest-performing indicator: Affordability (12th)

Gwangju
Location: South Korea
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: 123rd
Top-ranked university: Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (=288th)
Highest-performing indicator: Affordability (17th)

Baku
Location: Azerbaijan
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: =126th
Top-ranked university: Baku State University (1001-1200)
Highest-performing indicator: Affordability (1st)

Surabaya
Location: Indonesia
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: =126th
Top-ranked university: Airlangga University (=369th)
Highest-performing indicator: Affordability (6th)

Kaunas
Location: Lithuania
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: 128th
Top-ranked university: Kaunas University of Technology (801-1000)
Highest-performing indicator: Affordability (=72nd)

Quito
Location: Ecuador
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: 130th
Top-ranked university: Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) (701-750)
Highest-performing indicator: Affordability (=33rd)

Timisoara
Location: Romania
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: 131st
Top-ranked university: West University of Timisoara (1201-1400)
Highest-performing indicator: Affordability (7th)

Bucharest
Location: Romania
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: 132nd
Top-ranked university: University of Bucharest (1001-1200)
Highest-performing indicator: Affordability (=13th)

Taichung
Location: Taiwan
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: 133rd
Top-ranked university: National Chung Hsing University (651-700)
Highest-performing indicator: Affordability (27th)

Albany
Location: United States
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: 134th
Top-ranked university: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (=461st)
Highest-performing indicator: Student mix (85th)

Montevideo
Location: Uruguay
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: 135th
Top-ranked university: Universidad de Montevideo (UM) (=449th)
Highest-performing indicator: Desirability (97th)

Denver
Location: United States
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: 136th
Top-ranked university: University of Colorado, Denver (=428th)
Highest-performing indicator: Desirability (70th)

Iasi
Location: Romania
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: 137th
Top-ranked university: Alexandru Ioan Cuza University (1201-1400)
Highest-performing indicator: Affordability (5th)

Xi'an
Location: Mainland China
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: 138th
Top-ranked university: Xi’an Jiaotong University (302nd)
Highest-performing indicator: Student voice / Employer activity (both 110th)

Irbid
Location: Jordan
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: 139th
Top-ranked university: Jordan University of Science and Technology (801-1000)
Highest-performing indicator: Affordability (56th)

Łódź
Location: Poland
Best Student Cities 2023 rank: 140th
Top-ranked university: University of Lodz (801-1000)
Highest-performing indicator: Affordability (18th)

How is QS Stars different to a university ranking?

Like a university ranking, QS Stars can be used to compare universities. However, the QS Stars rating system provides a much more in-depth assessment, going into much greater detail and drawing on more extensive data. And, instead of receiving a ranking position – such as first, second or third – universities are given a QS Star rating out of five.

When considering universities, what is the difference between rankings and ratings?

Should students be more concerned with whether a university is ranked or rated?

Each can be helpful. A university that appears in rankings can also be rated, and vice versa, although some universities will only appear in one or the other. A rating system can help students identify those universities which may be a good fit, but which did not appear in the top of the rankings. If you want to study in the best universities, you can look at rankings and well as overall results of a rating. But if your concern is to find a university that matches your more specific interests, you should concentrate on ratings.

• The QS World University Rankings 2023 feature over 1,400 universities from around the world, our biggest university ranking yet.

• Institutions are assessed across six categories (or indicators) to effectively capture university performance – including academic and employer reputation, faculty/student ratio and research citations – to help you make the best decision for your future.

How do I use the rankings to find a university?

The QS World University Rankings provide a starting point for you to discover your dream university, by easily finding and comparing the institutions that interest you. You can compare the reputation of universities across the world, and filter the selection by category and region.

You can even see each institution’s score for their efforts in working towards the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs.) The SDG score doesn’t impact on the rankings, but it can help to see which universities are having a real impact on creating a more sustainable world.

The rankings can give you an idea of teaching quality, student population, employability factors, research and diversity, but they can’t make the choice for you. Further research is recommended to gain a bigger picture of what it’s really like to study at the university’s you’re interested in.

Once you’re ready to start shortlisting, you can visit each university’s profile page on TopUniversities.com to find out more about their programmes, facilities and tuition fees.

What do the indicators mean?

The six indicators that determine the QS World University Ranking 2023 are:

Academic reputation – Accounting for 40 per cent of the overall score, academic reputation looks at the teaching and research quality at the world’s universities. We collate over 130,000 expert opinions from the higher education space, creating the largest survey of academic opinion in the world.

Employer reputation – We know that students want to graduate with the skills and knowledge required for the employment market. We assess how institutions prepare students for successful careers, and which institutions provide the most competent, innovative, and effective graduates.

Faculty/student ratio – This indicator recognises that a high number of academics per student reduces the teaching burden and creates a more supportive student experience. We assess how institutions provide students with meaningful access to lecturers and tutors.

Citations per faculty – We measure university research quality with a citation per faculty metric, taking the total number of academic citations in papers produced by a university in a five-year period.

International student ratio & International faculty ratio – A highly international university creates a number of benefits. It demonstrates the ability to attract quality students and staff from across the world, and it implies a highly global outlook. Strong international institutions provide a multinational environment, building international sympathies and global awareness.

Find out more information about how each category is assessed.

How to filter the rankings

You can easily filter the QS World University Rankings by region and indicator. For example, if you want to discover universities in the US with strong employer reputation, you can use the drop-down menu to choose the region and location (or indicator).

Once you’ve filtered the list into US universities, you can click the ‘Rankings indicator’ tab and scroll through the indicators at the top of the rankings table to find the one you want. Click ‘employer reputation’ and the table will be automatically filtered from highest to lowest based on that indicator.

Adithyan, from India, used the QS World University Rankings to find both his bachelor’s and master’s courses. They said: “Using the region filter helped me to understand the quality and value of universities in different parts of the world. By using the rankings, I found a programme I wanted to study in Warsaw, Poland.”

What do I do next?

Once you’ve used the rankings to create a shortlist of possible universities for you, we recommend exploring their profile pages on TopUniversities.com, where you can find out more about what they offer, the programmes available and the facilities you could study in.

The QS World University Rankings are helpful as a starting point, but it’s important to visit university websites, attend open days, watch videos and chat to students about their experiences.

Once you’ve done as much research as you can and understand what you want to achieve from your university experience, then you (and only you) can make the right decision for your future.

Good luck!

Sponsored by Bocconi University

A double master’s degree gives you the opportunity to gain two postgraduate degrees from two separate business schools in the time it takes to complete one. Many students use this as an opportunity to study abroad at an internationally focused university, such as Bocconi University in Italy.

Bocconi University offers a wide range of double degree programmes in partnership with more than 280 top universities in Europe, India, Brazil, the USA, Canada, Oceania and mainland China.

Studying a double master’s degree at an international university shows employers that you are able to work in multicultural teams and address new challenges, pushing your boundaries to learn and take on new opportunities. In other words, it proves that you would make a good future leader.

Yiwen Jin is a 24-year-old double master’s degree student from Zhejiang, mainland China. She is currently studying an MSc International Management at Bocconi University and MA Banking and Finance in St. Gallen in Switzerland.

She said: “From the start, I was determined to apply for a double degree for my master’s. I believed this would be a unique experience. I would get to live and study in a new place, which is rather different from just traveling there.”

If like Yiwen you’re considering studying a double master’s degree at an international university, here are five ways it could benefit you:

Take advantage of international experiences

After studying abroad in the UK for her undergraduate degree, Yiwen was eager to continue her international education. She liked the idea of studying in the US and first came across Italy’s Bocconi University while browsing Yale University’s website, as Bocconi is one of Yale’s partner schools.

“Bocconi is the only European school I applied to. I received offers from both Bocconi and an Ivy League school,” said Yiwen.

To decide between the two schools, Yiwen contacted alumni on LinkedIn to ask about their experiences. After doing this, she chose Bocconi University. 

Yiwen said: “My first impression of Bocconi is that it is very international. As a Bocconi student, you have plenty of international opportunities, such as double degrees, exchange programmes and research projects.”

Understand what it’s like to work and study in a diverse environment

If you decide to do a double master’s degree, where you’ll study will depend on the programme you undertake.

Bocconi University in Italy currently offers three types of double degree.

The Future Leaders International Double Degree undergraduate programme joins Bocconi’s BSc in International Economics and Management (BIEM) with a degree at Guanghua School of Management of Peking University in Beijing, to form a four-year course.

Alessia Fontanari studied the China Master in International Management (China MiM) at Fudan University in Shanghai, mainland China. She said: "It was a great learning experience, and very different from the traditional exchanges. This kind of situation allows you to truly integrate into the host country”.

The graduate double degree offers graduate students the possibility to spend the first year at Bocconi, and the second year in another prestigious partner school specialising in their field of interest.

Yiwen, who is studying the graduate double degree, said: “I am so lucky I can study a programme I really like. Because of staying in a diverse environment, I know myself much better and I know what I want for my career and my life.”

Finally, the law double degree offers fourth-year law students the possibility to spend their fifth and final year of the Integrated Master of Arts in Law in another prestigious partner school, specialising in their field of interest.

You’ll have experiences that will help shape your career path

Studying abroad can expand your mindset, helping you realise your career goals and learn practical, transferrable skills.

By studying a double master’s degree, you will study in two different countries, giving you even more scope to enjoy new experiences.

Armando Cilento is an international management graduate who obtained his double degree at Bocconi and HEC Paris. He said: “This experience was an occasion to put myself to the test, to become part of another culture. It was like having a double passport".

“Thanks to this double degree programme, I can push myself and learn two different fields for my master’s in the same length of time for other single master’s programmes. I receive double the knowledge and double the happiness.”

She added: “By studying and living abroad, I can better understand people from different cultural backgrounds and also let others know my thoughts and understanding.”

Study two different degrees to build a diverse skillset

One of the main benefits of the double degree is that you will get to learn two completely different subjects at two international universities. This helps you to gain a unique, diverse skillset which will make you stand out in the graduate job market.

Bocconi’s international management programme is very interactive and aims to encourage collaborative approaches to problem solving.

“There are lots of case studies and group work activities that can help develop soft skills including quick learning, time management, effective communication, team work and leadership,” said Yiwen.

The teaching varies from module to module, and some aspects of the programme will be completed online. Yiwen explains that each of the professors at Bocconi University have different teaching styles and experiences, which only adds to the diversity of the programme.

She said: “During my year studying at Bocconi, I learnt so many interpersonal skills. My first presentation at St. Gallen for integration week was an unexpected success thanks to Bocconi’s training.”

Push yourself out of your comfort zone

Although there are many benefits of studying a double master’s degree, the programme is challenging and will push you beyond your comfort zone.

The double degree programmes contain many group assignments and presentations and students are expected to do additional reading around the subject outside of class.

“The teaching at Bocconi is very rigorous and intense because it contains many core courses, internship, foreign language study and thesis,” said Yiwen. “To some extent, this double master’s degree is quite different from my bachelor’s degree, but I am determined to get out of my comfort zone and challenge myself.”