Executive Field Schools

Italy: Sustainability through collaboration

Program overview

Join the Executive Field School, hosted by the BCIT School of Business + Media, to gain firsthand insights into Italy’s cooperative business practices through hands-on, applied learning, while experiencing its rich culture. Discover how cooperation, collaboration, and sustainability drive success.

This comprehensive program broadens your global perspective and equips you with strategic insights to thrive in today’s interconnected business landscape.

Program details

Regions to be visited: Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

When: June 1 to June 8, 2025

Key experiences:

• Engage with the Italian Cooperative Model: Learn how Italian firms thrive through cooperation and discover how it can transform your approach to business
• Embrace Sustainable Practices: Explore strategies to integrate sustainability into your business and attract eco-conscious consumers
• Collaborate and Innovate: Participate in hands-on workshops and site visits that emphasize collaboration, creative, and shared resources
• Network with Industry Leaders: Create valuable connections with Italian Cooperative Executives and fellow participants, exploring future collaboration opportunities

What will you gain:

• Broaden Your Perspective: Gain insights into diverse business models that can inspire innovation within your organization
• Enhance Your Skills: Strengthen key skills in collaboration, advocacy, and community engagement
• Drive Growth and Resilience: Learn to implement sector-specific strategies that promote long-term sustainability
• Create Lasting Impact: Work on a collaborative project that results in real, measurable improvements in your community

Fees:

Program cost: $6,595 *
Early bird: $6,295* if application is received by December 15, 2024

Applicants are accepted in the order that they are received.

Program cost includes:

• 3.0 credits micro-credential
• Programming and curriculum
• Guest lectures
• Site visits
• Curriculum-related transportation
• Accommodation and breakfasts

Seats are limited. Fees do not cover airfare, transportation to and from Bologna or personal expenses. Accommodation will be at a four-star hotel located in the centre of town.

How to apply:

Interested in applying to the Executive Field School program? Email us.

*GST amount not included