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Welcome to the Vanguard MBA

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Vanguard MBA, offered by COTRUGLI Business School in partnership with HashNet and CO-lab, is more than a degree—it’s a transformative journey. Designed for bold leaders, this program equips you with cutting-edge skills in AI, frontier technology, and sustainable business practices. With a $10 million scholarship fund, we’re investing in the visionaries who will shape a brighter future for people, the planet, and prosperity. Are you ready to join the special forces of business and drive global change?

What Makes the Vanguard MBA Unique?

WHAT SETS US APART?

This isn’t your typical MBA. The Vanguard MBA blends action learning with AI augmentation, empowering you to transform industries and communities. 

Our “Learn by Doing” approach immerses you in real-world challenges—think AI Hackathons, Transformation Action Projects, and Bootcamps—so you graduate with practical skills, not just theory. 

Plus, our mentorship program connects you with seasoned COTRUGLI professionals who offer real-world wisdom, helping you cultivate a Vanguard mindset: innovative, resilient, and impact-driven.

Why Vanguard MBA Stands Out

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

AI-Augmented Learning

Master AI tools that power modern business skills employers crave

Hands-On Experience

Tackle real-world challenges through immersive projects and events

Sustainability Focus

Align your career with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for global good

Global Networking

Connect with mentors, peers, and industry leaders worldwide

Composite Learning

Balance work, life, and study over 24 months—perfect for driven professionals

A Curriculum Built for Tomorrow

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Our 24-month curriculum fuses traditional business acumen with frontier technology and leadership mastery.

Key modules include:

  • MBA Introduction: Kick off with the Vanguard mindset.

  • Vanguard Leadership 1 & 2: Build foundational and advanced leadership skills.

  • Strategizing with Frontier Tech: Integrate blockchain, AI, and more into strategy.

  • AI Hackathons & Bootcamps: Solve real challenges with cutting-edge tools.

  • SDG Bootcamp: Drive sustainable impact aligned with global goals.

  • Entrepreneurship Bootcamp: Launch and scale innovative ventures.

  • [See full curriculum below.]

Your Path to Impact

WHY CHOOSE VANGUARD?

  • AI Expertise: Lead with skills in artificial intelligence—the future of business.

  • Practical Mastery: Graduate ready to solve real problems, not just recite theory.

  • Global Influence: Make a sustainable impact while building a profitable career.

  • Elite Community: Join a network of innovators and leaders shaping industries.

  • Scholarship Access: $10 million in funding.

Be the Vanguard

SHAPE THE FUTURE

The Vanguard MBA isn’t just about earning a degree—it’s about leading with purpose. This is your chance to harness innovation, champion sustainability, and transform your world. The future is now, and it needs leaders like you. Ready to step up?

Our Leadership

MEET THE TEAM

Provides decades of expertise to guide your journey

Joseph C. Santora, PhD, Dean

Mario Brcic, PhD,
Vice Dean

Tali Rezun, DBA,
Vice Dean

Drazen Kapusta, EMBA,
Principal

Luka Gauta, EMBA,
Director

Ana Lewis, EMBA,
SDG Director

Iva Dacic
Program Manager

Join the Movement

INVESTMENT & NEXT STEPS
  • Program Cost: USD 20,000

  • Duration: 24 months

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Apply now to unlock your potential and join a global community of change-makers. Don’t wait—the future starts with you.