Bocconi Compass
WBB
English
~50 seats
Selectivity 10/10

World Bachelor in Business

An elite 4-year program across three continents: USC (Los Angeles), HKUST (Hong Kong), Bocconi (Milan). Three degrees at the end.

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Overview

What it's about

An elite 4-year academic experience developed across three continents. Students spend the first year at USC (Los Angeles), the second at HKUST (Hong Kong), the third at Bocconi (Milan) and freely choose where to attend the fourth. The program awards three distinct degrees.

Curriculum

Subjects, year by year

  • 01Year 1 — USC Marshall (Los Angeles): business basics and general education

Real Outcomes

The most common paths after graduation

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

  1. 1Investment banking and consulting in global hubs (NYC, London, HK)
  2. 2International graduate programs in multinationals (P&G, Amazon, LVMH)
  3. 3Founding startups with cross-continent networks
  4. 4Master or MBA at top global business schools

Career Paths

Where it takes you

Typical roles

  • International roles in multinationals
  • Global consulting
  • Investment banking
  • Founders of international startups

Sectors

  • Consulting
  • Finance
  • Global tech
  • International luxury & FMCG

Sample employers

  • McKinsey
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Procter & Gamble
  • Amazon
  • LVMH

Ideal Profile

Who it's for

Traits

  • Independent
  • Adaptable
  • Ambitious

Strengths

  • Excellent English
  • Self-reliance
  • Cultural openness

Interests

  • Living across continents
  • Global business
  • International network

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.

  • Quantitative3/5
  • Theoretical3/5
  • International5/5
  • Creative3/5
  • Hands-on5/5
Entry difficulty10/10

Scale 1–10. Estimated range (non-official) based on application/seats ratio, average admission test score, number of seats (~50/year) and program prestige. 10 = extremely selective (e.g. BAI, WBB).

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