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About COTRUGLI
More than a business school.
A community for leaders shaping what comes next.
COTRUGLI connects MBA education and leadership development with applied artificial intelligence, technology, research and a community of business practitioners.
Our Executive MBA and Chief Executive MBA programmes are AMBA-accredited.
The people behind your progress
Learning with the best
COTRUGLI Business School is renowned not just for its leading MBA programs and corporate academies, but also for our deeply caring approach towards our community and clients.
Meet our leadership team, lecturers, AI Lab, Vanguard Leadership Lab and Alumni Board.
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Our approach to learning
At the heart of COTRUGLI’s unique value proposition is its dedication to creating remarkable experiences for clients and alums. This commitment goes beyond traditional education offerings. The COTRUGLI ensures that every interaction is enriched with warmth and a personal touch, reflecting our core belief that education is a lifelong journey.
Our executive education programs for leading companies in SE Europe are carefully designed to meet the varied needs of professionals at different career stages. Each program is a journey where we walk alongside our participants, helping them to unlock their potential and achieve their aspirations.
COTRUGLI Business School is a private boutique business school offering Executive MBA and Chief Executive MBA programs accredited by AMBA. COTRUGLI first received AMBA accreditation in 2009, with reaccreditations in 2014, 2019 and 2024.
Our current portfolio also includes Vanguard MBA, a DBA program, a Mini MBA program, tailor-made programs, a Corporate Academy, innovation labs and hubs, hackathons and consulting.
One COTRUGLI. Connected ways to grow.
Education, leadership and applied AI
Develop your own leadership, build your organisation’s capabilities, or explore the ideas and technologies changing business.
MBA & programmes
Explore Executive MBA, Chief Executive MBA, Vanguard MBA and other learning paths for different stages of your career.
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Tailored learning for organisations, connecting business priorities with leadership development and the practical application of AI.
Develop your teamAI & leadership research
Explore applied AI, Vanguard Leadership, our labs and the wider research and technology ecosystem.
Explore AI for business leadersConnections beyond the classroom
A community built through experience
Learn from people who have been in your position. Explore alumni interviews by industry, role and experience.
Meet leaders from different industries and discover how their COTRUGLI experience connects with their professional journey.
Explore alumni storiesOur community and regional roots
At COTRUGLI, we are developing business-savvy leaders who champion social responsibility. Our ethos of integrity, community service, and continuous learning is embedded in every aspect of our programs, ensuring that our alums are well-prepared to make a positive impact in the world.
COTRUGLI’s focus on Southeast Europe provides unique regional insights invaluable for students and businesses in or with this region. This strategic focus on a specific geographical area enriches the school's curriculum with regional specifics, making our programs particularly relevant for companies and professionals looking to excel in this dynamic part of the world.
These elements collectively ensure that COTRUGLI Business School offers a top-tier business education in a socially responsible, technologically advanced way and is deeply integrated with local business communities.
COTRUGLI Business School is more than an institution; it is a community where we care deeply, support relentlessly, and commit to the success and well-being of each member and society.
What makes COTRUGLI distinctive
COTRUGLI Business School stands out for several notable reasons:
We are passionate and love what we do. We are not just about our people (Alums students, employers, professionals, clients) but all people and the planet. For more than two decades, we have been living the case that caring for people and the planet brings pride, joy, and well-deserved profit.
AMBA Accreditation: COTRUGLI is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), distinguishing it among the top 2% of business schools globally. This accreditation underscores our commitment to high educational standards and international recognition.
Top Faculty: The school boasts a loyal faculty of academics and experts teaching who are actively engaged in leading business schools and consulting for global companies. 30% of our faculty has been with us for 20 years.
Strong Alumni Network: With a community of 3,000 MBA alumni, the school offers excellent networking opportunities, connecting current students with the Alum network.
Purpose & principles
Leadership with responsibility
Our mission is to empower COTRUGLI alumni and our community to achieve more.
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Relevance
- Cooperation
- Diversity
- Continuous learning
- Community service
Our mission, vision and values
COTRUGLI Business School aims to maintain the position of SE Europe's leading Business School by growing a community of responsible leaders and providing remarkable MBA and post-MBA experiences.
Mission - To empower COTRUGLI Alums and Community to achieve more.
Vision - Foster a community equipped and inspired to drive positive change and innovation, contributing to the growth and betterment of society in SE Europe.
Values
INTEGRITY - High standards of ethics in our teaching, research, and relationships with the Business Community
EXCELLENCE - In everything we do
RELEVANCE – Education that is relevant and meets the challenges facing students, organizations, and local communities
TEAMWORK AND COOPERATION - Between the Participants, Staff Members, and COTRUGLI Community
DIVERSITY - We recognize and value the contribution of everyone
CONTINUOUS LEARNING - To prepare the Participants and COTRUGLI’s Staff Members to meet the challenge of a lifelong learning process
COMMUNITY SERVICE - To serve the needs of local communities
By integrating frontier technological insights and practices, the COTRUGLI ensures our MBA and corporate programs are aligned with the latest industry trends and demands. This is particularly crucial in a VUCA business landscape where technological competency can significantly impact managerial effectiveness and strategic decision-making.
Our name and inspiration
At COTRUGLI Business School, a unique blend of timeless wisdom and forward-thinking defines our institution. In recognition of Benedetto Cotrugli’s profound impact, we have named our School after him. His career encompassed the roles of merchant, humanist, scientist, and diplomat. One of Cotrugli's remarkable achievements was the authorship of "The Art of Trade" in 1458, a book with the first exposition of double-entry bookkeeping principles and methods. This contribution to accounting marks his place in history. However, his book extended beyond accounting; it delved into personal development and highlighted the value of ethical conduct in business. These timeless principles and ethical business practices drove our decision to honor Cotrugli by naming our school after him.
At COTRUGLI Business School, we hold these principles in high regard and infuse them throughout our educational portfolio. Our curriculum and approach are designed to instill a deep sense of ethics, integrity, and responsible leadership in our alums.
International recognition
AMBA-accredited MBA education
COTRUGLI’s Executive MBA and Chief Executive MBA programmes are accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). First accredited in 2009, COTRUGLI was reaccredited in 2014, 2019 and 2024.
View COTRUGLI in the AMBA directoryWhat AMBA accreditation means
Be in brilliant company
MBA students in AMBA accredited programs are required to have at least 3 years prior or management experience, making for quality networks and applied learning.
Crafted with world class expertise
The high standard of AMBA-accredited MBAs is certified by highly experienced Business School Deans and Directors – experts assessing experts.
Invest in education that stands the test of time
AMBA-accredited schools have educated MBAs to AMBA standards for a minimum of 3 years and usually over 10 years.
Access to the highest quality
Experts in academia and industry. Faculty at AMBA-accredited programs are internationally-diverse and at least 75% must have a relevant postgraduate qualification.
Be part of a priceless network
AMBA-accredited MBA programs require a minimum of 500 ‘contact’ hours, ensuring face-to-face learning and strong relationship-building.
THE COTRUGLI ECOSYSTEM
More than a business school
COTRUGLI connects MBA education and leadership development with applied artificial intelligence, technology, research and a community of business practitioners. Our programs, projects and partnerships give leaders ways to keep learning, exchange knowledge and explore innovation beyond the classroom.
MBA education & AMBA
Our Executive MBA and Chief Executive MBA programs are accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
Vanguard MBA
Offered by COTRUGLI Business School in partnership with HashNET and COlab, Vanguard MBA connects leadership, AI, frontier technology and sustainable business practices through applied learning.
COTRUGLI Tech
COTRUGLI Tech is our AI lab's technology platform, exploring accounting, audit and governance for the AI economy. It connects the wider COTRUGLI ecosystem with research and development around AI agents and verifiable digital activity.
HashNET
HashNET connects blockchain and distributed ledger technology with COTRUGLI's innovation ecosystem. Its work links technology development with applied projects, including its partnership in AI and Gaming EDIH.
COlab
COlab is a collaborative laboratory where COTRUGLI alumni and partners contribute expertise to applied AI, leadership and innovation projects for people, planet and prosperity.
International Leadership Journal
Published by COTRUGLI Business School, the International Leadership Journal is a peer-reviewed online publication covering leadership research, education and practice. It connects scholarship with the questions facing leaders and organizations.
AI and Gaming EDIH
AI and Gaming EDIH is a European Digital Innovation Hub focused on digital transformation, including AI, gamification, blockchain and the Internet of Things. HashNET is a consortium partner, providing a connection between this European project and our wider technology ecosystem.
Explore AI and Gaming EDIH · View the official EU partner listing
PoslovniPuls
Our wider publishing and media ecosystem includes PoslovniPuls, a business news portal covering the economy, technology and entrepreneurship, with COTRUGLI alumni experiences among its published stories.
Meet the people behind the learning: MBA alumni interviews and alumni success stories.