24 Ore Business School

What 24 Ore Business School does

24 Ore Business School (Sole 24 Ore Business School) is an Italian tertiary education institution founded in 1994 and headquartered in Milan, operating under Digit'Ed S.p.A. (controlled by Digit'Ed Holding S.p.A., with private equity backing from Palamon Capital Partners). The school delivers professionally-oriented business education to two primary segments: recent graduates (neolaureati) seeking post-graduate Master programs with guaranteed internships, and working professionals and executives seeking career advancement through part-time MBAs, Executive Masters, and short intensive courses. Its catalog spans approximately 350 programs across 16+ thematic areas including Digital Transformation and AI, Marketing and Communication, Healthcare and Pharma, Finance and Administration, ESG and Sustainability, Fashion and Luxury, and Project Management.

The platform operates through three delivery modes — in-person classroom in Milan and Rome, live streaming, and on-demand video — supported by a curriculum built around practical, project-based learning delivered by 1,200 faculty members drawn from active business professionals. There is no proprietary AI or learning technology platform disclosed; the institution relies on traditional educational delivery economics, with AI appearing as a course topic rather than as an operational technology layer. The school holds ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 29993/29994, and ISO/IEC 27001 certifications and is regionally accredited across Lombardia, Lazio, and Campania.

The business model is tuition-driven (one-time fees ranging from €99 for short courses to €25,000 for the Executive MBA) supplemented by a B2B corporate training channel that serves 600+ partner companies, including LVMH, Deloitte, WINDTRE, Novartis, AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, Medtronic, and Assogestioni. The corporate channel contributes curriculum input, project briefs, internship pathways (450+ annually), and direct hiring pipelines, with claimed outcomes of 90% post-graduation job placement or career change within four months. Marketing relies on a hybrid mix of open days, webinars, LinkedIn, content marketing via the institutional website, and partner referrals, with the corporate sales motion conducted through a dedicated 'Per le aziende' enterprise sales team.

Name

24 Ore Business School

Legal name

Digit'Ed S.p.A. a Socio unico

Website

https://24orebs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

24 Ore Business School is an Italian tertiary education institution founded in 1994, delivering professionally-oriented Master, MBA, and executive programs to recent graduates and working professionals in Italy, supported by a 600+ corporate partner network and operating under the Digit'Ed group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive and Professional Business Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Master’s in Management (MiM) & Business Analytics (EDAHAHAC), Marketing, Sales & Brand Management Schools (EDAHAHAE), Finance, Banking & Capital Markets (EDAAAPAG), Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Business education
• Executive master programs
• Corporate training
• Professional development
• Postgraduate masters

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Master and Course Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from enrollment fees for Master programs (Post Laurea with guaranteed internship, Executive Master, MBA) and specialized courses. Fees range from €99 for short intensive courses to €25,000 for Executive MBA programs. Pricing varies by program duration, delivery format, and specialization.
2. Corporate Training Solutions: Customized training programs for corporate clients under 'Per le aziende' offering, with partnerships with 600+ companies contributing to content development and providing real-world project briefs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

24 Ore Business School delivers professionally-oriented business education through post-graduate Master programs (including Post Laurea with guaranteed internship, EMBA, MBA Part Time, Executive Master, and Master Specialistici), short intensive courses, and a coaching school, plus customized corporate training for companies. Programs are delivered in-person in Milan and Rome, via live streaming, and on-demand, and span 16+ thematic areas from finance and digital transformation to ESG, healthcare, fashion and luxury.

Product overview

Sole 24 Ore Business School is an educational platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional development programs under the Il Sole 24 ORE brand. The platform provides Master Post Laurea programs with guaranteed internships (12 months, 700 hours), Executive MBA and MBA Part Time programs (14 months), Executive Master programs (7-20 weekends), Master Specialistici (4-8 months), Corsi Intensivi (short courses), and a Scuola di Coaching. Programs span 16 thematic areas including Digital Transformation/Tecnologia e AI, Marketing e Comunicazione, Sanità e Pharma, Retail/Sales/Export, General Management, HR/DE&I, ESG/Sustainability, Finance/Administration, Fashion/Luxury, Food/Tourism, Project Management, and Il Sole 24 ORE Professionale. Delivery modes include In Aula (classroom), Live Streaming, and On Demand. The platform is part of Digit'Ed Group, the largest Italian educational conglomerate, and partners with over 600 companies. The offering is structured as a multi-format educational platform with programs targeting recent graduates, professionals, and executives at various career stages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master Post Laurea con stage garantito Post-graduate Master's programs with guaranteed internship, lasting 12 months (700 hours), available in classroom and live streaming formats. Designed for recent graduates seeking professional entry into the job market, with tuition ranging from €10,000 to €16,000.
• Executive MBA (EMBA) Executive MBA program lasting 14 months (300 hours), delivered in classroom, live streaming, and on-demand formats. Designed for professionals seeking leadership positions with advanced business administration skills, priced at €25,000 (with advance booking discount down to €17,500).
• MBA Part Time Part-time MBA program lasting 14 months (210 hours), offered in live streaming, classroom, and on-demand modes. Designed for professionals seeking top-level roles with maximum scheduling flexibility, priced at €19,000 (with advance booking discount down to €14,250).
• Executive Master Professional development programs ranging from 7-20 weekends (70-200 hours) covering Digital Transformation, Strategic Management, Corporate Finance, Leadership, Marketing, Sustainability, Project Management, Healthcare Management, HR, Cybersecurity, and Sales. Available in live streaming, classroom, and on-demand formats, priced from €3,600 to €9,600.
• Master Specialistici Specialized master programs lasting 4-8 months (48-132 hours) focused on developing or consolidating specialist and functional competencies across various business domains, priced from €2,000 to €5,900.
• Corsi Intensivi (Intensive Courses) Short, intensive courses for agile learning of new skills and updates on specific topics, lasting 2-6 months. Available in on-demand, live streaming, and classroom formats, priced from €99 to €2,500.
• Scuola di Coaching Coaching school programs focused on developing personal potential and guiding others toward success, forming part of the school's professional development portfolio.
• Corporate Training Solutions (Per le aziende) Customized training programs for corporate clients, with 600+ partner companies contributing to curriculum development, providing project work briefs, and participating in company visits. Designed for workforce development, executive education, and talent pipeline needs.
• Il Sole 24 ORE Professionale Professional subscription and training programs for professionals covering tax, labor, accounting, and legal compliance topics, leveraging the Il Sole 24 ORE media brand authority.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of post-graduation Master students find or change work within 4 months
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• WINDTREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partnership with WINDTRE for student engagement activities. Co-CEO Gianluca Corti participates in Master classes as guest speaker, providing students with insights on workplace transformation and emerging competencies. Partnership includes direct interaction with students in marketing and business programs.
• Jet HRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Italian HR/payroll startup Jet HR to bring operational realities of transforming HR sector into classroom. Provides students with internship opportunities and career pathways while Jet HR gains direct access to young talent pipeline.
• AssogestionicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Assogestioni (Italian asset management association) guaranteeing excellence content and direct access to institutional network of Italian financial governance. Enables student training with top financial sector professionals.
• LVMHflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship luxury brand partnership contributing to fashion and luxury management programs. Part of 600+ company partner network providing curriculum input, project work, and talent recruitment.
• DeloitteflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Big Four firm Deloitte for professional development programs. Collaborates on Master Tributario Sole 24 ORE - STS Deloitte program and professional laboratories.
• Digit'Ed HoldingflagshipOthersParent company and direction/coordination entity. In 2023, Sole 24 Ore Business School entered the Digit'Ed group, Italy's largest training education pole. Digit'Ed S.p.A. operates under direction and coordination of Digit'Ed Holding S.p.A.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SDA Bocconi School of Management: Milan-based business school offering MBA, Executive MBA, and specialized Master's programs targeting professionals and executives in Italy. Direct competitor for the same Italian corporate training and executive education budgets, though positioned at a higher prestige tier.
• MIP Politecnico di Milano (MIP Polimi): Graduate school of business founded by Politecnico di Milano offering MBA, Executive MBA, and specialized Master's programs. Competes directly for Italian professional and executive students, particularly in operations, technology, and management engineering.
• LUISS Business School: Rome-based business school offering MBA, Executive, and specialized Master's programs. Direct competitor for executive education in central Italy and across Italian professional markets, with comparable practitioner-driven pedagogy.
• Bologna Business School: University of Bologna's business school offering MBA, Executive, and specialized Master's programs in northern Italy. Overlaps with 24 Ore Business School's general management, fashion, and food/wine specializations.
• ISTUD Business School: Italian business school focused on executive education and corporate training with practitioner faculty. Closely comparable model: practitioner-led Master's programs serving Italian professionals and corporate clients.
• ESCP Business School: Pan-European business school with an Italian campus offering MBA and Executive MBA programs. Competes for the same cross-border executive talent pool and Italian corporate training budgets.

Broad incumbents

• INSEAD: Global business school offering MBA, Executive MBA, and executive education programs. Competes for the highest-budget executive candidates and multinational corporate training contracts in Europe.
• IE Business School: European business school with strong digital and executive education portfolio. Competes for European executive candidates and corporate L&D contracts; offers more tech-enabled delivery than traditional Italian schools.

Emerging players

• Talent Garden: Italy-based digital education and upskilling platform focused on technology, data, and innovation skills. Represents the digital-native segment of executive education that competes with 24 Ore Business School's emerging AI/digital track.

Regional players

• Formazione Manageriale Industriale (EMI): Italy-based corporate training and executive education provider focused on industrial and managerial training. Comparable in serving Italian corporate L&D needs, though more specialized in technical/industrial domains.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/digit-ed
• Xx.com/24OREBS
• Facebookfacebook.com/24OREFormazione

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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