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The Study Programme Board (CCS) of Management Engineering has created a specific team, the Internationalization Commission, appointed for the evaluation, planning and validation procedures of the different mobility programmes, and that students can directly contact.

The Commission carries out its activities in collaboration with the International Mobility Unit, the office within Politecnico di Milano, responsible for international mobility programmes and that manage the administrative procedures in compliance with the guidelines of the School of Industrial and Information Engineering.

The International Mobility Unit annually manage the International Mobility Call process; students must refer to this office for further information on international exchange programs and application procedures. Furthermore, for additional clarifications, students should also consult the list of FAQs provided by the office as well.

In addition, the Internationalization Commission works together with the International Relations Office of the Department of Management, Economics and Industrial Engineering, with whom has prepared a Guide to International Exchanges (available for download below) which explains how to plan your experience abroad.

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Students who have been selected in the mobility call must:

  • Read the guide carefully, a preparatory step to meeting the supervisor;
  • Prepare your own mobility programme, using the Format Dossier for Exchange Programs (downloadable below) and following the instructions in the guide.

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  • Contact the appointed faculty member in charge of checking their dossier;
  • Once the plan has been approved, prepare and fill in the Online Learning Agreement, by accessing the dedicated digital platform available on the Polimi Online Services;
  • Upon their return from the exchange period, verify that the International Mobility Unit has received the Transcript of Records from the partner school, so that the appointed faculty member can validate the exams and grades earned abroad, as per the guidelines and the conversion tables established by the School of Industrial and Information Engineering.

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For more information related to international exchanges:

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Both the recordings of the meetings are available on the Polimi International Mobility News at the following link.

Contacts

The Internationalization Commission consists of six faculty members, also part of the CCS, and they are organized according to the Exchange Geographic Areas assigned to them:

Sergio Terzi

Coordinator of the Committee, in charge of special programmes: (Double Degrees, ATHENS, UNITECH, PoliTong, Alliance4Tech, SustainT, IdeaLeague, etc.) and appointed Faculty Member for China.

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sergio.terzi@polimi.it

Cristina Di Stefano

Appointed Faculty Member: France.

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cristina.distefano@polimi.it

Melisa Lucia Diaz Lema

Appointed Faculty Member: Latin America.

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melisalucia.diaz@polimi.it

Miriam Manchin

Appointed Faculty Member: Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, UK.

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miriam.manchin@polimi.it

Jacopo Manotti

Appointed Faculty Member: Germany and Switzerland.

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jacopo.manotti@polimi.it

Elisa Negri (Ad interim Professor Sergio Terzi, please, contact him)

Appointed Faculty Member: Japan, India, Spain and South Korea.

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elisa.negri@polimi.it

Giulia Piantoni

Appointed Faculty Member: Finland, Norway and Sweden.

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giulia.piantoni@polimi.it

Brendan Sullivan

Appointed Faculty Member: Austria, Africa, Middle East, North America and Oceania.

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brendan.sullivan@polimi.it

Daniele Valenti

Appointed Faculty Member: Baltic Countries, Denmark, Eastern Europe and Portugal.

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daniele.valenti@polimi.it

Think International

What does it mean to Think International? The first step has to be a change in mindset, which we aim to bring about by giving students the chance to know and understand the intrinsic, long-term value of an international experience before they have to take the actual step of choosing among the many opportunities offered by the University. 

It is never too soon to start thinking about it. And this is why these events have been organized by the Department of Management, Economics and Industrial Engineering for all Bachelor and Master of Science students, in collaboration with professors, students, alumni, and international partners: to help students think strategically with their mind open to the rest of the world, with curiosity and without any kind of prejudice.

14th December 2022 – The Challenges and Opportunities of Pursuing an International Double Degree

29th November 2022 – A Perfect Match. The Benefits of Studying at a Top Ranked European Business School

Link to the event recording.

Click on the following link to consult the presentation of the EM Strasbourg Business School.

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18th October 2022 – Studying Abroad in China: an Immersive Experience

6th June 2022 – What if… I went overseas? When the New World becomes your home: the University of Illinois at Chicago study abroad program

Link to the event recording.

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4th April 2022 – Is the World your Oyster? An “Open Mic” event on what it means to study abroad today


Link to the event recording.

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3rd March 2022 – Why give my CV an international twist? Exploring the added value of a study abroad experience

Link to the event recording.

15th December 2021 – Venturing Further Afield. Studying in less familiar countries, outside the EU

13th December 2021 – Technology and Innovation in the Colombian Agriculture and Food Industry

Link to the event recording.

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29th November 2021 – Chilean initiatives for Sustainability and Resilience: Engineering and Management

Link to the event recording.

24th November 2021 – Europe? Easier said than done. Exploring the Management Engineering EU Exchange Partnerships