Bocconi Compass
POL
English
~115 seats
Selectivity 6-7/10

International Politics and Government

For those who want to understand and manage complex geopolitical scenarios: economics, political science and international law.

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Overview

What it's about

For those who want to understand and manage complex geopolitical scenarios. It combines a solid background in economics with political science and international law. It prepares the next generation of public-policy analysts, diplomats and managers who will operate in international institutions, government bodies or multinationals.

Curriculum

Subjects, year by year

  • 01Political science
  • 02Mathematics
  • 03Microeconomics
  • 04History
  • 05Constitutional law
  • 06Sociology

Real Outcomes

The most common paths after graduation

Concrete destinations for POL graduates, based on Bocconi employment reports and typical alumni paths.

  1. 1Diplomatic career and EU / UN / OECD officer
  2. 2Public affairs and government relations in large companies
  3. 3Geopolitical analyst in think tanks (ISPI, ECFR, Chatham House)
  4. 4Master in International Relations, Public Policy or HEC double degree

Career Paths

Where it takes you

Typical roles

  • Policy advisor
  • Officer in EU / UN institutions
  • Geopolitical analyst
  • Public affairs in large companies

Sectors

  • European & international institutions
  • Diplomacy
  • Public administration
  • Think tanks

Sample employers

  • European Commission
  • United Nations
  • OECD
  • Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • ISPI

Ideal Profile

Who it's for

Traits

  • Reflective
  • Diplomatic
  • Tuned into current affairs

Strengths

  • Argumentative writing
  • Languages
  • History & law

Interests

  • Geopolitics
  • Law & institutions
  • Social causes

Difficulty & Style

The program profile

QuantitativeTheoreticalInternationalCreativeHands-on

Each axis is rated 1 to 5 and shows how strong that aspect is in the program. Use it to compare programs at a glance.

  • Quantitative2/5
  • Theoretical5/5
  • International5/5
  • Creative2/5
  • Hands-on3/5
Entry difficulty6-7/10

Scale 1–10. Estimated range (non-official) based on application/seats ratio, average admission test score, number of seats (~115/year) and program prestige. 10 = extremely selective (e.g. BAI, WBB).

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