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Mission, vision and strategic goals

A shared direction for impact and innovation
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At the Department of Management (DiPSA), our vision is to be a centre of excellence in business administration, management, accounting, finance, leadership, entrepreneurship and social innovation, combining scientific rigour, educational relevance, and positive societal impact. 

Our mission is to develop competent, responsible and forward-thinking professionals, and to generate high-quality, internationally recognised research that contributes to addressing complex global challenges. We aim to shape individuals and organisations capable of creating sustainable value across industries and communities. 

 

Three guiding themes for the future

The Department’s strategic orientation for the 2023–2025 period is based on three thematic directions that inform our teaching, research, and third mission activities: 

  • Social transformation: We respond to demographic shifts and increasing demands for equity, diversity, inclusion, and well-being in organisations. We promote social innovation, organisational welfare, and new accountability models. 
  • Technological innovation: We explore the transformative effects of digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies on business models, financial systems, and organisational structures. 
  • Environmental sustainability: We are committed to supporting the ecological transition through research and education focused on sustainable finance, circular business models, green innovation, and environmental risk management. 
Strategic objectives
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Our strategic goals for the coming years are aligned with the University of Bergamo’s institutional priorities and EQUIS standards. They cover the Department’s three missions: 

Education 

  • Design innovative, interdisciplinary and internationally oriented academic programmes; 
  • support regular student progression and enhance guidance and tutoring; 
  • promote digital innovation in teaching and new methods for inclusive learning; 
  • expand English-taught programmes and international double degrees. 

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Research 

  • Increase the quality and impact of scientific publications; 
  • strengthen participation in competitive research funding at national and EU level; 
  • support internationalisation and interdisciplinary research collaboration; 
  • invest in infrastructures and laboratories to sustain advanced research. 

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Public Engagement 

  • Reinforce collaboration with businesses, public institutions and the local community; 
  • promote knowledge transfer, public engagement and social impact; 
  • develop initiatives focused on ethical innovation, sustainability and inclusive development. 

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A participatory and forward-looking approach

The Strategic Plan 2023–2025 was developed through a collaborative and data-informed process involving faculty, researchers and stakeholders. It reflects DiPSA’s commitment to transparent governance, academic responsibility and continuous improvement. 

Our strategic direction is ambitious and realistic. It is rooted in our identity and values while being open to future challenges and global developments.