The Alma Graduate School - the business school of the University of Bologna - will host a special event at 5:30 p.m. on April 11, 2014 at Eataly (43 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611) to highlight the university's MBA program. The 12-month English language MBA program offers a unique concentration in Food and Wine.

The presentation is meant to introduce the new edition of the program, answer questions and give information about the financial aid options.

Guests will learn about the program from industry panelists including:

Ludovica Leone, MBA Food and Wine Director, Alma Graduate School
Antonio Paco Giuliani, Asst. Professor of Entrepreneurship, University of Illinois
Luke Saunders, CEO and Founder, Farmer's Fridge
Maurizio Fiori, Founding Partner, Half Acre Beer

The presentation will be followed by cocktails and hors d'oeurves.

"The program is designed for individuals looking either to expand their education and professional opportunities within the Food and Wine business or to engage in a new career path in this amazing industry. The University of Bologna's rich history coupled with Italy's excellence in the global food and wine industry makes the Alma Graduate School the perfect environment for anyone to study and complete their business education" said Ludovica Leone, MBA Food and Wine director, Alma Graduate School.

Thanks to an agreement between Alma Graduate School and Ferrarelle, a leading Italian mineral water brand, two partial scholarships for MBA Food and Wine prospective students will be available for €15,000, one of which is reserved specifically for an American student.

The event is free to attend, but RSVP is required at [email protected].

ABOUT THE ALMA GRADUATE SCHOOL AND THE MBA
The University of Bologna, established in 1088, is the first university in the western world.

The Alma Graduate School is the business school of the University of Bologna. Founded in 2000, the school received for five consecutive years the Four Palms award in the Eduniversal ranking (network of about 1,000 business schools in the world), placing it second in Italy among "Top Business Schools Internationally Strong". Alma is one of the most innovative and reputable institutions in Italy.

Interdisciplinary approach, industry integration, and internationalization are key pillars to the School's philosophy that aims to provide students with the appropriate tools, in order to face the ever changing and complex economic landscape with confidence, knowledge, and the right skills to succeed.

The MBA Food and Wine offers a unique opportunity to blend theory with experience, thanks to the exclusive knowledge of the most successful Italian companies in this sector. Participants will be able to experience first-hand the specific knowledge that Italy has developed in the food and wine world joining creativity, style, and unique managerial practices. Potential students can apply for the program and find out more about the scholarships by going to the following
URL: http://www.almaweb.unibo.it/internationalmba