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2015-2016 A.Y.
Bachelor of Science Programs (3-y)



2.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM STRUCTURES

 

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2.1.
Students enrolled starting from the 2010-2011 academic year

The University reform of 1999, through the joint agreement of the European Ministers of Education meeting  in Bologna, transformed the organization of the Italian university by changing the structure of both the study plan  and  the degree programs in the fields of Economics and Management; from one long four-year cycle to the so-called 3 plus 2, structured in two cycles (undergraduate and graduate).

The result of a homogeneous course of studies in Europe was the free movement of students in the universities during their educational training and subsequently the movement of graduates in the world of work.

The two study cycles are to be considered separate; at the end of each, a final exam is required, as well as the awarding of a diploma and the certification of the title obtained.

Once the 3-year cycle has been completed the student can decide whether to enter the world of work or continue his university studies by enrolling in the graduate program  (Master of Science or a Specialized Master).

Since the start of the Università Bocconi graduate programs, the selection process has been distinct from that  of the undergraduate one; therefore admission to an undergraduate degree program does not imply the automatic admission to a Master of Science program.

The selection criteria for the graduate programs are defined by the administration during the annual plan of activities and are published on the Internet website and in the Bocconi information pack  before the candidates' assessment procedure takes place.

For the 2015-2016 academic year, the Undergraduate School offers the first and second year of studies for the following three-year Bachelor of Science programs:

  • 4 Bachelor of Science programs which are part of the "Management" field of study (no. L-18, Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007):
    • Bachelor of Science in Economia aziendale e management [Business Administration and Management] (CLEAM);
    • Bachelor of Science in Economia e finanza [Economics and Finance] (CLEF);
    • Bachelor of Science in Economia e management per arte, cultura e comunicazione [Economics and Management in Arts, Culture and Communication] (CLEACC);Bachelor of Science in International Economics and Management (BIEM)

  • 2 Bachelor of Science programs which is part of the "Economics" field of study (no. L-33, Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007):
    • Bachelor of Science in Economia e scienze sociali [Economics and Social Sciences] (CLES); 
    • Bachelor of Science in International Economics and Finance (BIEF);
  • 1 Bachelor of Science program belonging to the program field of studies L-36 Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007 Scienze politiche e delle relazioni internazionali:
    • Bachelor of Science in International Politics and Government (BIG);
  • 1 Bachelor of Science program (interdisciplinary program) which is part of the "Economics" field of study (no. L-33, Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007) and of the "Management" field of study (no. L-18, Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007):
    • Bachelor of Science in International Economics, Management and Finance (BIEMF) (run for only the third year 2015-2016).


Six programs share the same disciplinary foundation: Economia aziendale e management [Business Administration and Management]; Economia e finanza [Economics and Finance]; Economia e scienze sociali [Economics and Social Sciences], International Economics, Management and Finance, International Economics and Management and International Economics and Finance.

The Bachelor of of Science in International Economics, Management and Finance, International Economics and Management, International Economics and Finance and International Politics and Government are taught in English (a knowledge of English equal to at least a B2 level is required) and have a marked international preparation.
The remaining programs, taught in Italian, need a prerequisite of English knowledge of B1 level.

Economia e management per arte, cultura e comunicazione [Economics and Management in Arts, Culture and Communication] and International Politics and Government are characterized by specific course profiles, starting with the first year of studies.

The structure of the 6 programs with a shared disciplinary foundation is centred around 3 modules:

  • common foundation: during the first 3 semesters the same subject foundation is proposed for all Bachelor of Science programs. Basic knowledge concerning the fields of political economics, corporate economics, and quantitative methods and law is covered;
  • characterization of the Bachelor of Science programs: the fourth semester and part of the fifth deal with subjects which characterize the chosen study program. Specifically, the subject matter of the program includes, an in-depth understanding of private and public enterprises and how they work, the finance sector, sectors that deal with the general economic system, economics and the political-institutional and social contexts, with a strong focus on internationalism;
  • individualizing the educational path: in the fifth and especially in the sixth semesters, students  choose how to complete their educational path by sitting elective exams which may be chosen selecting elective courses from among the general list.  

The class groups, comprised on average of 120 students for the programs taught in Italian and 100 for the programs taught in English (except for the class group of International Politics and Government, of 60 students), are structured as follows:

Bachelor of Science program 

Class groups in Italian  

Class groups in English    

CLEAM

8

 

CLEF

2

 

CLEACC

2

 

CLES

2

 

BIEMF (run for only the third year)

 

4

BIEM

 

4

BIEF

 

2

BIG

 

1

The program requirements are expressed in credit points.
A credit point is the unit of measurement which determines the workload students are required to fulfill. It is assumed that students are adequately prepared from the start to carry out the educational activities required by the study program. The workload includes both classroom activities (lessons, exercises, seminars) and individual study, as well as other educational activities such as preparation of the final paper.

In accordance with the ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), on average 1 credit point corresponds to 25 hours of work for the student; about 8 hours, (but no more than 10) are spent in the classroom.

The average workload for a full-time student is set at 60 credit points per year as per agreement.

To graduate, students must have earned 180 credit points.

Credit points are given for all educational activities which students carry out, such as exams for both compulsory and elective courses, foreign language and IT exams, and preparation of the final paper.

Credit points do not substitute marks; they are given when passed exams are registered. Credit points and marks make up the student's academic curriculum.

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2.1.1.
Educational activities

The program structures are made up of a variety of educational activities to which credits are assigned. Such activities can be divided as follows:
 

  • compulsory activities: compulsory courses, first and second European language, seminars, computer skills, final paper);
  • activity chosen by the student: electives, activities carried out at other universities, third foreign language, internship);

The student's individual study plan must include at least one course taught in English (compulsory or elective).

For students to graduate, the university reform requires that they have knowledge of 2 European languages, for all programs in the fields of Economics and Management and Political Sciences and International Relations (first and second language). The rules for the choice of foreign language courses are specified in chapter 3.1 Foreign Languages and Computer skills.

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2.1.2.
Compulsory courses

Every program structure includes compulsory courses, corresponding to exams that all students enrolled in that program must pass.
Therefore compulsory courses are essential in order to satisfy program requirements, and are the fundamental building blocks for the educational objectives of the program.  According to current regulations such educational activities are classified as: "basic", "characteristic" of the program's field of study, "similar or supplementary to the characteristic ones", with particular regard to the cultural context and interdisciplinary education, and "independently decided upon by the university".  

"Bachelor of Science program structures" contains a section devoted to each Bachelor of Science Program where students can find the detailed program structure with the list of all the compulsory courses, their credit point value and positioning in the program's year of studies.

Course profiles are available on the website at http://www.unibocconi.eu/courses.

Detailed course programs (course syllabuses) are available on line, and are also usually handed out by teachers in the classroom on the first days of lessons.

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2.1.3.
Educational activities chosen by the students

The educational activities chosen by the students, which include the elective courses, are selected by the students to complete their study plan. The elective course is worth 6 credit points.

As an alternative to an elective course it is possible to carry out a curricular internship.

Course profiles
of elective courses are available on the website at http://www.unibocconi.it/courses.

Detailed course programs (course syllabuses) are available on line, and are also usually handed out by teachers in the classroom on the first days of lessons.

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2.1.4.
Bachelor of Science in Economia aziendale e management [Business Administration and Management] (CLEAM)

Program Director:
Prof. Carlo Salvato

Assistant to the Program Director:
Dott. Fabio Quarato

Field of study:
Management (no. L-18, Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007)

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2.1.4.1.
Educational objectives

The Business Administration and Management (CLEAM) BSc program has the following educational objectives:

  1. 1.provide a solid basic preparation in business, economics, quantitative and juridical subject areas to critically understand the economic-juridical context in which companies, public bodies, financial institutions work;
  2. provide a vast preparation in business subjects to ensure a command of all issues regarding company management applied to different types of enterprises (manufacturing, commercial, services,...) as well as the economic contexts in which companies operate (industrial, financial....);
  3. promote knowledge acquisition and the development of applied competences relative to the various business functions (organization, strategy, accounting, planning and control, marketing and sales, logistics, production and innovation, corporate finance,...);
  4. develop competences besides knowledge via educational activities inside and outside the classroom which promote student-teacher interaction and interaction between the students themselves (ability to express their opinions, to work in group, to negotiate) as well as developing problem setting and problem solving skills;
  5. develop competences to have a command of business, computer skills, and the use of two EU foreign languages to be effective and efficient in the professional sphere.
  6. stimulate students to responsibly evaluate the consequences of their decisions in the professional sphere.
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2.1.4.2.
Professional and work opportunities for graduates

Generally most graduates in Economia Aziendale e Management [Business Administration and Management] continue their education at graduate level; the graduate has direct access to the labor market.In this case the opportunities are:

  • junior positions in various administrative functions (planning and control, administration and finance, marketing and sales, purchasing, organization,...) in companies or institutions of varied sizes including public companies, municipal companies and third sector organizations;
  • auditor (prior to an apprenticeship and passing the State examination).

Those seeking professional positions must sign up insection b of the register, prior to a training period and passing the State examination.

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2.1.4.3.
Description of the educational path

CLEAM is taught in Italian, but students must also sign up for courses in English.

The study program shares with other Bocconi business management Bachelor of Science programs a part of the educational path chiefly concentrated in the first three semesters.

From the fourth semester CLEAM differs from the other Bachelor of Science programs in that it closely examines businessmanagement areas.

In the last part of the path students can adapt their study plan to their individual objectives through activities to be chosen by them (courses only or courses and curricular internships).

In addition, the study plan includes:

  • computer skills for economics;
  • two EU languages different from the student’s mother tongue. English is compulsory for all students who are not English native speakers;
  • seminars to develop behavioral skills (to give students the know-how to improve public speaking ability, plan and organize their work, work in groups and develop a leadership attitude),Business Ethics and company social responsibility;
  • final paper.
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2.1.4.4.
Program structure

First year of studies   

 

I semester

     

Code

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

30060

Economia aziendale e gestione delle imprese

Management

ITA

12

30065

Economia - modulo 1 (Microeconomia)

Economics module 1 (Microeconomics)

ITA

9

30062

Matematica - modulo 1 (Generale)

Mathematics - module 1 (General)

ITA

8

 

Inglese (I lingua) (solo didattica)

English (1st language) (lessons only)

   
 

II semester

     

Code

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

30066

Economia - modulo 2 (Macroeconomia)

Economics - module 2 (Macroeconomics)

ITA

8

30063

Matematica - modulo 2 (Applicata)

Mathematics - module 2 (Applied)

ITA

7

30067

Storia economica

Economic history

ITA

6

30068

Informatica per l'economia

Computer skills for economics

ITA

3

30301

Inglese (I lingua) (didattica ed esame)

English (1st language) (lessons and exam

 

4

 

Total CP first year of studies

 

57

Second year of studies

 

I semester

     

Code

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

30005

Bilancio

Accounting and financial statement analysis

ITA

11

30003

Diritto - modulo 1(Privato)

Law module 1 (Private law)

ITA

6

30006

Sistema finanziario

Financial markets and institutions

ITA

6

30001

Statistica

Statistics

ITA

8

 

Seconda lingua (solo didattica)

Second language (lessons only)

   
 

II semester

     

Code

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

30004

Diritto - modulo 2 (Pubblico)

Law module 2 (Public law)

ITA

6

30009

Economia e management delle amministrazioni pubbliche

Public administration economics and management

ITA

6

30008

Fondamenti di organizzazione

Fundamentals of organization

ITA

6

30007

Programmazione e controllo

Managerial accounting

ITA

6

30011

Seminari di Business Ethics e responsabilità sociale

Business Ethics and Social Responsibilities seminars

ITA

1

30288

Seminari per lo sviluppo delle competenze manageriali e di leadership

Leadership and managerial skills seminar

ITA

2

 

Seconda lingua (didattica ed esame)

Second language (lessons and exam)

 

4

 

Total CP second year of studies

 

62

Third year of studies

 

I semester

     

Code

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

30017

Finanza aziendale

Corporate finance

ITA

6

30014

Gestione della tecnologia, dell'innovazione e delle operations

Technology and operations

ITA

7

30015

Marketing

 

ITA

7

30012

Strategia competitiva

Business strategy

ITA

7

 

Opzionale n° 1

No. 1 elective

ITA/ENG

6

 

Seconda lingua (solo didattica) (per studenti immatricolati fino al 2013-2014)

Second language (lessons only) (for students initially enrolled up to 2013-14 a.y.)

   
 

II semester

     

Code

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

30013

Diritto commerciale

Company and business law

ITA

7

30264

Scienza delle finanze

Public finance

ITA

6

 

opzionale n° 2-3- (oppure stage in alternativa ad opzionale n.3)

elective 2-3 (or internship as an alternative to the elective no.3)

ITA/ENG

12

 

seconda lingua (didattica ed esame) (per studenti immatricolati fino al 2013-2014)

second language (lessons and exam) (for students initially enrolled up to 2013-14 a.y.)

 

2

 

lavoro finale

final paper

 

3

 

Total CP third year of studies (for students initially enrolled up to 2013-14 a.y.)

Total CP third year of studies (for students initially enrolled from 2014-15 a.y.)

 

63

(61)

Notes
Modules:

  • code 30062 ‘Matematica - modulo 1 (Generale)’ [ Mathematics module 1 (General)] and code 30063 ‘Matematica modulo 2 (Applicata)’ [Mathematics module 2 (Applied)] are respectively the first and the second module of the Matematica[Mathematics] course code 30061 .
  • Code 30065 ‘Economia - modulo 1(Microeconomia)’[Economics module 1 (Microeconomics)] and code 30066 ‘Economia - modulo 2(Macroeconomia)’ [Economics module 2 (Macroeconomics)] are respectively the first and the second module of the ‘Economia’ [Economics] couse code 30064 .
  • Code 30003 Diritto modulo 1 (Privato)’ [Law module 1 (Private Law)] e code 30004 ‘Diritto modulo 2 (Pubblico)’ [ ‘Law module 2 (Public)’] are respectively the first and the second module of the ‘Diritto’ [Law] course code 30002.

Courses divided into modules are officially passed (and can be recorded in the student academic career and certified) only after passing both modules’ examinations. The final grade is the weighted arithmetic mean of the two marks. Weights are courses’ credit points. The mean is rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.
Credit points and grades earned for the single modules passed are taken into account for rankings within the University (e.g. ISU Scholarship, selection for International Programs...) and they can be viewed by printing the unofficial academic transcript at the Punto Blu.

Foreign languages and computer skills
Detailed information concerning foreign language paths and computer skills can be found in "Foreign Languages and Computer skills"
First foreign language choice for native English-speaking students is made following the rules in "Foreign Languages and Computer skills" and on the website www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter

Exam sequence
Detailed information on exam exam prerequisites i.e. some exams should be taken before others within certain timelines, is specified in chapter on Exams.

Electives and internship

The positioning of elective courses and internship in the I or in the II semester is merely a suggestion. Students can choose how to allocate these activities along the two semesters. The student's individual study plan must include at least 1 compulsory and/or elective courses taught in English. 

In accordance with the educational objectives of the program and of the ministerial tables, field of study  Management, the program structure may be subject to variations decided by the Academic Bodies.

According to the agreement between Università Bocconi and the Consiglio dell’Ordine Territoriale di Milano dei Dottori Commercialisti e degli Esperti Contabili (Chartered Accountants and Accountants Territorial Council of Milan), CLEAM graduates can make use of some facilities to access to section B of the Register of Accountants.

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2.1.5.
Bachelor of Science in Economia e finanza [Economics and Finance] (CLEF)

Program Director:
Prof. ssa Laura Zanetti 

Assistant to the Program Director:
Dott. Gimede Gigante 

Field of study:
Management (no. L-18, Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007)

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2.1.5.1.
Educational objectives

The Bachelor of of Science in Economia e Finanza [Economics and Finance] (CLEF has the following educational objectives:

  1. provide a solid basic preparation in business, economics, quantitative and juridical subject areas to critically understand the economic-juridical context in which companies,public bodies, financial institutions work;
  2. provide a vast preparation in finance subjects to ensure the acquisition of basic, method and techno-quantitative theories dealing with thefinancial system;
  3. promote knowledge acquisition and the development of applied competences relative tofinancial analysis, financial instruments, and the functions of financial markets and intermediaries at micro and macro levels;
  4. develop competences besides knowledge via educational activities inside and outside the classroom which promote student-teacher interaction and interaction between the students themselves (ability to express their opinions, to work in group, to negotiate) as well as developing problem setting and problem solving skills;
  5. develop competences to have a command of business, computer skills, and the use of two EU foreign languages to be effective and efficient in the professional sphere.
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2.1.5.2.
Professional and work opportunities for graduates

Generally most graduates in Economia e Finanza [Economics and Finance] continue their education at graduate level; the graduate has direct access to the labor market. In this case the opportunities are:

  • junior positions in financial institutions (banks, real estate companies, asset management companies, leasing and factoring companies and other financial intermediaries) as financial analysts or as a mediator with the clientele;
  • junior positions in the Finance sector or related functions;
  • auditor (prior to an apprenticeship and passing the State examination).
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2.1.5.3.
Description of the educational path

CLEF is taught in Italian, but students must also sit exams for courses taught in English.

The study program shares with others a part of the educational path chiefly concentrated in the first three semesters. From the fourth semester CLEF differs from the other Bachelor of Science programs in that it includes courses dealing with the financial dimension of economics.

In the last part of the path students can adapt their study plan to their individual objectives through educational activities chosen by them (courses only or courses and curricular internships).

In addition, the study plan includes:

  • computer skills for economics;
  • two EU languages different from the student’s native language. English is mandatory for all students who are not English native speakers;
  • seminars to develop behavioral skills (to give students the know-how to improve their ability to speak in public, plan and organize their work, work in groups and develop a leadership attitude).
  • final paper.
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2.1.5.4.
Program structure

First year of studies  

 

I semester

     

Code 

Educational activity

English translation 

Language of instruction

CP

30060

Economia aziendale e gestione delle imprese

Management

ITA

12

30065

Economia - modulo 1(Microeconomia)

Economics - module 1 (Microeconomics)

ITA

9

30062

Matematica - modulo 1(Generale)

Mathematics - module 1 (General)

ITA

8

 

Inglese (I lingua) (solo didattica)

English (1st language) (lessons only)

   
 

II semester

     

Code

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

30066

Economia - modulo 2 (Macroeconomia)

Economics - module 2 (Macroeconomics)

ITA

8

30063

Matematica - modulo 2 (Applicata)

Mathematics - module 2 (Applied)

ITA

7

30067

Storia economica

Economic history

ITA

6

30068

Informatica per l'economia

Computer skills for economics

ITA

3

30301

Inglese (I lingua) (didattica ed esame)

English (1st language) (lessons and exam)

 

4

 

Total CP first year of studies

 

57

Second year of studies

 

I semester

     

Code

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

30005

Bilancio

Accounting and financial statement analysis

ITA

11

30003

Diritto - modulo 1 (Privato)

Law module 1 (Private law)

ITA

6

30006

Sistema finanziario

Financial markets and institutions

ITA

6

30001

Statistica

Statistics

ITA

8

 

Seconda lingua (solo didattica)

second language (lessons only)

   
 

II semester

     

Code

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

30024

Analisi di bilancio

Financial statements analysis

ITA

6

30004

Diritto - modulo 2 (Pubblico)

Law module 2 (Public law)

ITA

6

30023

Economia del mercato mobiliare

Securities markets

ITA

8

30025

Metodi quantitativi per la finanza

Quantitative methods for finance

ITA

8

30288

Seminari per lo sviluppo delle competenze manageriali e di leadership

Leadership and managerial skills seminar

ITA

2

 

Seconda lingua (didattica ed esame)

Second language (lessons and exam)

 

4

 

Total CP second year of studies

 

(65)

Third year of studies

 

I semester

     

Code

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

30026

Economia monetaria

Monetary economics

ITA

8

30017

Finanza aziendale

Corporate finance

ITA

8

30264

Scienza delle finanze

Public finance

ITA

6

 

 Opzionale n° 1

No. 1 elective

ITA/ENG

6

 

Seconda lingua (solo didattica) (per studenti immatricolati fino al 2013-2014)

second language (lessons only) (for students initially enrolled up to 2013-14 a.y.)

   
 

II semester

     

Code

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

30013

Diritto commerciale

Company and business law

ITA

7

30027

Economia e gestione delle istituzioni finanziarie

Economics and management of financial institutions

ITA

8

 

opzionale n° 2-3 (oppure stage in alternativa ad opzionale n.3)

elective no. 2-3 (or internship as an alternative to the elective no.3)

ITA/ENG

12

 

seconda lingua (didattica ed esame) (per studenti immatricolati fino al 2013-2014)

second language (lessons and exam) (for students initially enrolled up to 2013-2014 a.y.)

 

2

 

lavoro finale

final paper

 

3

 

Total CP third year of studies (for students initially enrolled up to 2013-2014 a.y.)

Total CP third year of studies (for students initially enrolled from 2014-15 a.y.)

 

60

(58)

Notes

Modules:

  • code 30062 ‘Matematica - modulo 1 (Generale)’ [Mathematics module 1 (General)] and code 30063 ‘Matematica modulo 2 (Applicata)’ [Mathematics module 2 (Applied)] are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30061 Matematica [Mathematics];
  • code 30065 ‘Economia - modulo 1 (Microeconomia)’ [Economics module 1 (Microeconomics)] and code 30066 ‘Economia - modulo 2 (Macroeconomia)’ [Economics module 2 (Macroeconomics)] are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30064 Economia [Economics]‘;
  • code 30003 Diritto - modulo 1 (Privato)’ [Law - module 1 (Private law)] and code 30004 ‘Diritto - modulo 2 (Pubblico)’  [Law - module 2 (Public law)] are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30002 ‘Diritto’ [Law] .

Courses divided into modules are officially passed (and can be recorded in the student academic career and certified) only after passing both modules’ examinations. The final grade is the weighted arithmetic mean of the two marks. Weights are courses’ credit points. The mean is rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.

Credit points and grades earned for the single modules passed are taken into account for rankings within the University (e.g. ISU Scholarship, selection for International Programs...) and they can be viewed by printing the unofficial academic transcript at the Punto Blu.

Foreign languages and computer skills
Detailed information concerning foreign language paths and computer skills can be found in "Foreign Languages and Computer skills".
First foreign language choice for native English-speaking students is made following the rules in the chapter Foreign Languages and on the website www.unibocconi.eu/languagecentre.


Exam sequence
Detailed information on the prerequisites of exams i.e. the some exams must be taken before others by certain timelines, is specified in chapter on Exams.

Electives and internship
The positioning of elective courses and internship in the I or in the II semesters is merely a suggestion.  Students can choose how to allocate these activities along the two semesters. The student's individual study plan must include at least 1 compulsory and/or elective courses taught in English.

For the 2015-2016 there is the possibility to include, as additional course, the course code 30011 Business ethics and social responsabilities seminars. The request must be submitted at the Academic Affairs Division Desk in accordance with the methods and timelines scheduled as specified in chapter 9.4 of the Guide to the University.

In accordance with the educational objectives of the program and of the ministerial tables, field of study Management, the program structure may be subject to variations decided by the Academic Bodies.

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2.1.6.
Bachelor of Science in Economia e scienze sociali [Economics and Social Sciences] (CLES)

Program Director:
Prof. Tommaso Monacelli

 

Assistant of the Program Director:

Prof.ssa Daniela Grieco


Field of study:
Economics (no. L-33, Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007)

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2.1.6.1.
Educational objectives

The Bachelor of of Science in Economia e Scienze sociali [Economics and Social Sciences] (CLES) has the following educational objectives:

  1. provide a solid basic preparation inbusiness, economics, quantitative and juridical subject areas to critically understand the economic-juridical context in which companies,public bodies, financial institutions work;
  2. provide apreparation in economics to: (i) understand economics in today's complex world, regarding both interaction between individuals as well asthe business sector, international institutions and governments; (ii) distinguish, in these contexts, the general principles from the evaluation of isolated cases;
  3. promote knowledge acquisition and development of applied competences relative to:
    - formulating autonomous conceptual analysis of micro and macroeconomics to understand the relationships of cause and effect between the main economic variables, ensure data accuracy, and formulate logical links in one's economic sector;
    - critically understand theoretical models in scientific and economic literature as regards commercial and financial companies, international institutions and research bodies;
    - identify key elements of themodels themselves, derive hypotheses to be submitted to empirical verification, construct rigorous tests to compare with the data the hypothetical theories previously formulated;
  4. develop competences besides knowledge via educational activities inside and outside the classroom which promote student-teacher interaction and interaction between the students themselves (ability to express their opinions, to work in group, to negotiate) as well as developing problem setting and problem solving skills;
  5. develop competences to have a command of economics, computer skills, and the use of two EU foreign languages to be effective and efficient in the professional sphere.
  6. stimulate students to responsibly evaluate the consequences of their decisions in the professional sphere.
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2.1.6.2.
Professional and work opportunities for graduates

Generally most graduates in Economia e Scienze Sociali [Economics and Social Sciences] continue their education at graduate level; the graduate has direct access to the labor market.In this case the opportunities are:

  • junior positions in transnational institutions, research bodies or medium and large size private and public companies/institutions dealing with the economic system analysis (antitrust policies, risk assessment of countries; economic regulations, government policies effects,....);
  • junior positions in companies to handle relations with outside Authorities e.g. antitrust orregulator in specific sectors;
  • junior positions in financial institutions for investment markets analysis, and interaction comprehension between productive system and credit market.
Last change 01/06/2015 08:00

2.1.6.3.
Description of the educational path

CLES is taught in Italian, but students must also sit exams for courses taught in English.

The study program shares with others a part of the educational path chiefly concentrated in the first three semesters.

From the fourth semester CLES differs from the other Bachelor of Science programs in that it includes courses to reinforce analytical training and the statistics-economic background of students.

In the last part of the path students can adapt their study plan to their individual objectives (courses only or courses and curricular internships).

In addition, the student plan includes:

  • computer skills for economics;
  • two EU languages different from the student’s native language. English is compulsory for all students who are not English native speakers;
  • final paper.
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2.1.6.4.
Program structure

First year of studies 

 

I semester

     

Code 

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

30060

Economia aziendale e gestione delle imprese

Management

ITA

12

30065

Economia - modulo 1 (Microeconomia)

Economics - module 1 (Microeconomics)

ITA

9

30062

Matematica - modulo 1 (Generale)

Mathematics - module 1 (General)

ITA

8

 

Inglese (I lingua) (solo didattica)

English (1st language) (lessons only)

   
 

II semester

     

Code

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

30066

Economia - modulo 2 (Macroeconomia)

Economics - module 2 (Macroeconomics)

ITA

8

30063

Matematica - modulo 2 (Applicata)

Mathematics - module 2 (Applied)

ITA

7

30067

Storia economica

Economic history

ITA

6

30068

Informatica per l'economia

Computer skills for economics

ITA

3

30301

Inglese (I lingua) (didattica ed esame)

English (1st language) (lessons and exam)

 

4

 

Total CP of the first year of studies

 

57

Second year of studies

 

I semester

     

Code

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

30005

Bilancio

Accounting and financial statement analysis

ITA

11

30003

Diritto - modulo 1 (Privato)

Law module 1 (Private law)

ITA

6

30006

Sistema finanziario

Financial markets and institutions

ITA

6

30001

Statistica

Statistics

ITA

8

 

Seconda lingua (solo didattica)

second language (lessons only)

   
 

II semester

     

Code

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

30004

Diritto - modulo 2 (Pubblico)

Law module 2 (Public law)

ITA

6

30028

Metodi quantitativi per l'economia

Quantitative methods for economics

ITA

8

30029

Microeconomia II

Microecomomics II

ITA

7

30264

Scienza delle finanze

Public finance

ITA

6

 

Seconda lingua (didattica ed esame)

Second language (lessons and exam)

 

4

 

Total CP second year of studies

 

62

Third year of studies  

 

I semester

     

Code

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

30013

Diritto commerciale

Company and business law

ITA

7

30032

Econometria

Econometrics

ITA

7

30031

Economia industriale

Industrial economics

ITA

6

30030

Politica economica

Economic policy

ITA

8

 

Opzionale n° 1

No. 1 elective

ITA/ENG

6

 

seconda lingua (solo didattica) (per studenti immatricolati fino al 2013-2014)

second language (lessons only) (for students initially enrolled up to 2013-2014 a.y.)

   
 

II semester

     

Code

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

30009

Economia e management delle amministrazioni pubbliche

Public administration economics and management

ITA

6

30033

Economia internazionale

International trade

ITA

6

 

opzionale 2-3 (oppure stage in alternativa ad opzionale n.3)

elective 2-3 (or internship as an alternative to the elective no.3)

ITA/ENG

12

 

seconda lingua (didattica ed esame) (per studenti immatricolati fino al 2013-2014)

second language (lessons and exam) (for students initially enrolled up to 2013-2014 a.y.)

 

2

 

lavoro finale

final paper

 

3

 

Total CP third year of studies (for students initially enrolled up to 2013-2014 a.y.)

Total CP third year of studies (for students initially enrolled from 2014-15 a.y.)

 

63

(61)

Notes
 
Modules:

  • code 30062 ‘Matematica - modulo 1 (Generale)’ [Mathematics module 1 (general) and code 30063 ‘Matematica modulo 2 (Applicata) [Mathematics module 1I (Applied) ]are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30061 ‘Matematica’ [Mathematics];
  • code 30065 ‘Economia - modulo 1 (Microeconomia)’ [Economics module 1] and code 30066 ‘Economia - modulo 2(Macroeconomia)’ [Economics module 2 (Macroeconomics)] are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30064 ‘Economia’ [Economics];
  • code 30003 ‘Diritto - modulo 1 (Privato)’ [law - module 1 (Private law)] and code 30004 ‘Diritto - modulo 2 (Pubblico)’ [Law - module 2 (Public law)] are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30002 ‘Diritto’ [Law]. 

Courses divided into modules are officially passed (and can be recorded in the student academic career and certified) only after passing both modules’ examinations. The final grade is the weighted arithmetic mean of the two marks. Weights are courses’ credit points. The mean is rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.
Credit points and grades earned for the single modules passed are taken into account for rankings within the University (e.g. ISU Scholarship, selection for International Programs...) and they can be viewed by printing the unofficial academic transcript at the Punto Blu.

Foreign languages and computer skills
Detailed information concerning foreign language and computer skills can be found in "Foreign Languages and Computer skills".
First foreign language choice for native English-speaking students is made following the rules in "Foreign Languages" and on the website www.unibocconi.eu/languagecentre.


Exam sequence
Detailed information on exam requirements i.e. which exams must be taken before others and the timelines is published in the chapter on Exams.

Electives and internship
The positioning of elective courses and internship in the I or in the II semesters is merely a suggestion. Students can choose how to allocate these activities along the two semesters. The student's individual study plan must include at least 1 compulsory and/or elective courses taught in English. 

In accordance with the educational objectives of the program and of the ministerial tables, field of study Management, the program structure may be subject to variations decided by the Academic Bodies.

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2.1.7.
Bachelor of Science in International Economics, Management and Finance (BIEMF)

(run for only the second and third year 2015-2016)

Program Director:
Prof.ssa Ariela Caglio

Assistant to the Program Director:
Prof. Silvia Zamboni

Field of study:
Economics (no. L-33, Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007)
Management (no. L-18, Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007) 

Last change 01/09/2015 18:17

2.1.7.1.
Educational objectives

The Bachelor of of Science in International Economics, Management and Finance (BIEMF) has the following educational objectives:

1. provide a solid basic preparation in business, economics, quantitative and juridical subject areas to critically understand the economic-juridical context in which companies,public bodies, financial institutions work;

2. provide a vast preparation in economics, management and finance, according to individual interest, in a global and international perspective and comparative approach;

3. promote knowledge acquisition and development of applied competences relative to:

  • theoretical and technical analysis of economic trends and integration policies at European and global level;
  • comparative quantitative methods applied to economics, finance and management;
  • business management (organization, strategy, marketing, accounting, finance....) in internationally linked multicultural companies and institutions;
  • techniques financial analysis, financial markets and International context;

4. develop competences besides knowledge via educational activities inside and outside the classroom which promote student-teacher interaction and interaction between the students themselves (ability to express their opinions, to work in group, to negotiate) as well as developing problem setting and problem solving skills;

5. develop competences to have a command of the business economics sector, computer skills, and the use of two EU foreign languages to be effective and efficient in the professional sphere;

6. stimulate students to responsibly evaluate the consequences of their decisions in the professional sphere.

Last change 06/07/2015 16:04

2.1.7.2.
Professional and work opportunities for graduates

Generally most International Economics, Management and Finance graduates continue their education at graduate level; the graduate has direct access to the labor market.In this case the opportunities are:

  • junior positions in the various business functions (programming and control, administration and finance, marketing and sales, purchasing, organization, ...) in companies/institutions where global and international areas are of major significance;
  • junior positions in financial institutions (banks, asset management companies, leasing and factoring companies, ...) as financial analyst or as a mediator with the clientele; as well as junior positions in companies in the finance sector or related functions that involve international/multicultural work teams;
  • junior positions in transnational institutions, research bodies or medium and large size private and public companies/institutions dealing with economic system analysis especially with reference to transnational and international issues;
  • junior positions in companies with a global outlook to handle relations with outside Authorities with reference to international issues (intellectual property, antitrust, ).
Last change 01/06/2015 08:00

2.1.7.3.
Description of the educational path

BIEMF is taught in English.

The study program shares with other Bocconi business management programs a part of the educational path (chiefly concentrated in the first three semesters) paying particular attention to the international outlook.

From the fourth semester BIEMF differs from the other BSc programs:

  • part of the program structure is the same for all BIEMF students; the course covers the subject areas of internationalization of companies and financial institutions, international economics, integration policies and comparative quantitative and qualitative studies;
  • part of the program structure differs according to the subject area chosen (economics, management or finance) it includes mandatory as well as elective courses in the areas included in the plan.

Students can adapt the last part of their study plan to their individual objectives (courses only or courses and curricular internships).

In addition, the study plan includes:

  • computer skills for economics;
  • two EU languages different from the student’s native language. Italian is mandatory forstudents who are not Italian native speakers;
  • seminars to develop behavioral skills (to give students the know-how to improve public speaking skills, plan and organize their work, work in groups and develop a leadership attitude);
  • final paper.

The pre-requisite to enroll in the 1st year degree program 2013-2014 is one of the following:

  • FCE (First Certificate in English)  (University of Cambridge ESOL) with a minimum grade of B, or
  • BEC Vantage (Business English Certificate Vantage) (University of Cambridge ESOL) with a minimum grade of B, or
  • BEC Higher (Business English Certificate Higher) (University of Cambridge ESOL) with a minimum grade of C, or
  • BEC Higher (Business English Certificate Higher) B2 Pass (University of Cambridge ESOL) with a minimum grade of Pass, or
  • IELTS (Academic) with a minimum grade of 6,5 out of 9, or
  • ICFE (International Certificate of Financial English) (University of Cambridge ESOL) con with a minimum grade of Pass, or
  • ILEC (International Legal English Certificate) (University of Cambridge ESOL) with a minimum grade of Pass, or
  • IPEC (International Professional English Certification Legal) Excellence (British Chamber of Commerce (Italy)) with a minimum grade of Pass, or
  • IPEC (International Professional English Certification Legal) Executive (British Chamber of Commerce (Italy)) with a minimum grade of Pass with distinction, or
  • TOEFL still valid with a minimum grade of 577  (if PBT) or 233 (if CBT) or 90 (if IBT), or
  • CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) (University of Cambridge ESOL) with a minimum grade of C, or
  • CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) B2 Pass (University of Cambridge ESOL) with a minimum grade of Pass, or
  • CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) (University of Cambridge ESOL) with a minimum grade of C, or
  • CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) C1 Pass (University of Cambridge ESOL) with a minimum grade of Pass, or
  • International Baccalaureate, U.S. American High School Diploma, OIB Bac Francais Option International, GCE or other High School diploma in English (at least 50% of the courses in the study program must be held in English) or
  • Native speaker of English.

The Admissions Board may evaluate the validity of other English language certifications.

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2.1.7.4.
Program structure

First year of studies (run up to the 2013-2014 academic year)

 

I semester

   

Code

Educational activity

Language of instruction

CP

30065

Economics - module 1 (Microeconomics)

ENG

9

30060

Management

ENG

12

30062

Mathematics - module 1 (General)

ENG

8

 

first language (part I) (lessons only)

   
 

II semester

   

Code

Educational activity

Language of instruction

CP

30067

Economic history

ENG

6

30066

Economics - module 2 (Macroeconomics)

ENG

8

30063

Mathematics - module 2 (Applied)

ENG

7

30068

Computer skills for economics

ENG

3

 

first language (part I) (lessons and exam)

 

3

 

Total CP first year of studies

 

56

Second year of studies    

 

I semester 

   

Code

Educational activity

Language of instruction

CP

30005

Accounting and financial statement analysis

ENG

11

30006

Financial markets and institutions

 ENG

6

30047

Introduction to the legal system - module 1

ENG

6

30001

Statistics

 ENG

8

 

first language (part II) (lessons only)

   
 

II semester 

   

Code

Educational activity

Language of instruction

CP

30017

Corporate finance

ENG

6

30056

European economic policy (for Management and Economics)

ENG


6

30054

International and monetary economics (for Finance)

ENG

30057

International economics (for Management and Economics)

ENG


6

30055

Financial economics (for Finance)

ENG

30048

Introduction to the legal system - module 2

ENG

6

30010

Managerial skills seminars

ENG

2

 

first language (part II) (lessons and exam)

 

3

 

Total CP second year of studies

 

60

Third year of studies

 

I semester 

   

Code

Educational activity

Language of instruction

CP

30050

Applications for economics, management and finance

ENG

7

 

4 compulsory courses for the major (**)

ENG

24

 

second language (lessons only)

   
 

II semester

   

Code

Educational activity

Language of instruction

CP

30058

Comparative business and European law

ENG

10

30012

Business strategy

ENG

6

 

elective 1

ITA/ENG

6

 

elective 2/internship

ITA/ENG

6

 

second language (lessons and exam)

 

2

 

final paper

 

3

 

Total CP of the third year of studies

 

64

Notes

Modules:

  • code 30062 Mathematics - module 1 (General)’ and code 30063 ‘Mathematics - module 2 (Applied)’ are respectively the first and the second module of the course code code 30061 ‘Mathematics’;
  • code 30065 ‘Economics - module 1 (Microeconomics)’ and code 30066‘Economics - module 2 (Macroeconomics)’ are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30064 ‘Economics’;
  • code 30003 ‘Introduction to the legal system module 1’ and code 30004 ‘Introduction to the legal system module 2’ are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30002 ‘Introduction to the legal system’.     


Courses divided into modules are officially passed (and can be recorded in the student academic career and certified) only after passing both modules’ examinations. The final grade is the weighted arithmetic mean of the two marks. Weights are courses’ credit points. The mean is rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.

Credit points and grades earned for the single modules passed are taken into account for rankings within the University (e.g. ISU Scholarship, selection for International Programs...) and they can be viewed by printing the unofficial academic transcript at the Punto Blu.

Foreign languages and computer skills
Detailed information on foreign language paths and computer skills can be found in "Foreign Languages and Computer skills".
First foreign language choice for native English-speaking students is made following the rules in paragraph "Method of choosing foreign languages"

Exam sequence
Detailed information on exam requirements i.e. which exams must be taken before others and the timelines is published in the chapter on Exams.

Electives and internship
The positioning of elective courses and internship in the I or in the II semesters is merely a suggestion.  Students can choose how to allocate these activities along the two semesters.

For the 2015-2016 there is the possibility to include, as additional course, the course code 30011 Business ethics and social responsabilities seminars. The request must be submitted at the Academic Affairs Division Desk in accordance with the methods and timelines scheduled as specified in chapter 9.4 of the Guide to the University.

In accordance with the educational objectives of the program and of the ministerial tables, field of study  Economics, the program structure may be subject to variations decided by the Academic Bodies.

(**) When enrolling in the third year of studies, students confirm the major chosen from among Economics, Management and Finance.

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2.1.7.5.
Majors

 

Major in Economics

     

Code

Course title

Language of instruction

CP

Semester

30145

Development economics

ENG

6

II

30031

Industrial economics

ENG

6

I

30159

Monetary theory and policy

ENG

6

I

30146

Political economics

ENG

6

II

30264

Public finance

ENG

6

I

30147

The economics of imperfect labour markets

ENG

6

I

 

Major in Management

     

Code

Course title

Language of instruction

CP

Semester

30007

Managerial accounting

ENG

6

I

30015

Marketing

ENG

6

I/II

30153

Organization theory

ENG

6

I/II

30152

Public management

ENG

6

I

30154

Technology and innovation management

ENG

6

I/II

 

Major in Finance

     

Code

Course title

Language of instruction

CP

Semester

30150

Introduction to Options and Futures

ENG

6

I

30257

Corporate Valuation

ENG

6

I

30148

Management of Financial Institutions

ENG

6

I

30151

Principles of International Finance

ENG

6

II

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2.1.8.
Bachelor of Science in International Economics and Management (BIEM)

Program Director:
Prof.ssa Ariela Caglio

Assistent to the Program Director:
Prof.ssa Silvia Zamboni

Field of study:
Management (no. L-18, Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007) 
Last change 01/09/2015 12:06

2.1.8.1.
Educational objectives

The Bachelor of of Science in International Economics and Management (BIEM) has the following specific objectives:
  1. provide a solid basic preparation in business, economics, quantitative and juridical subject areas to understand the economic-juridical context in which companies, public bodies and financial institutions work;
  2. provide a vast preparation in economics and management, according to individual interest, in a global and international perspective and comparative approach; develop skills of business company analysis and interpretation in multicultural business contexts;
  3. promote knowledge acquisition and development of applied competencies relating to:
    • theoretical and technical analysis of economic trends and integration policies at European and global level;
    • comparative quantitative methods applied to economics and management;
    • business management (organization, strategy, marketing, accounting, finance....) in internationally linked multicultural companies and institutions;
  4. develop competences and knowledge via educational activities inside and outside the classroom promoting student-teacher interaction and interaction between the students themselves (ability to express their opinions, to work in group, to negotiate) as well as developing problem setting and problem solving skills;
  5. develop competences to have a command of the business economics sector, computer skills, and the use of two EU foreign languages to be effective and efficient in the professional sphere;
  6. stimulate students to evaluate the consequences of their decisions in the professional sphere.
Last change 15/07/2015 17:20

2.1.8.2.
Professional and work opportunities for graduates

Generally, most International Economics and Management graduates continue their education at graduate level; graduates may also have direct access to the labor market. The opportunities are: junior positions in the various business functions (programming and control, administration and finance, marketing and sales, purchasing, organization, ...) in companies/institutions where global and international areas are of major significance.

Last change 01/06/2015 08:00

2.1.8.3.
Description of the educational path

BIEM is taught in English.

The study program shares with other Bocconi business management programs a part of the educational path (chiefly concentrated in the first three semesters) paying particular attention to the international outlook.

From the fourth semester BIEM differs from the other Degree programs:

  • the course covers the subject areas of internationalization of companies, international economics, integration policies and comparative quantitative and qualitative studies;

An in-depth study of the systems to manage the company/institutions functions characterized by multicultural environments and international connections.

Students can adapt the last part of their study plan to their individual objectives (courses only or courses and curricular internships).

In addition, the study plan includes:

  • computer skills for economics;
  • two EU languages different from the student’s native language. Italian is mandatory forstudents who are not Italian native speakers;
  • seminars to develop behavioral skills and interpretation of the competitive context also in relation with the role of the company, economic and social one.
  • final paper.

The pre-requisite to enroll in the 1st year degree program 2014-2015 is one of the following:

  • BEC Higher (Business English Certificate Higher) Cambridge English Language Assessment, minimum score ofPass, or
  • BEC Vantage (Business English Certificate Vantage) Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum score ofB, or
  • CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum score of Pass, or
  • CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum score of Pass, or
  • FCE (First Certificate in English) Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum score of B, or
  • IELTS (Academic International English Language Testing System) Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum score of 6 (minimum 5.5 in all sections), or
  • ICFE (International Certificate of Financial English) Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum score of Pass, or
  • ILEC ( International Legal English Certificate) Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum score of Pass, or
  • IPEC (International Professional English Certification Legal English) British Chamber of Commerce (Italy) with a minimum score of Pass, or
  • TOEFL IBT (ETS) Educational Testing Service with a minimum score of100, or
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma, US American High School Diploma, OIB Bac Francais Option International, GCE Diploma, US or Canadian High School Diploma taught in English
  • Native speaker of English.
Last change 15/07/2015 17:21

2.1.8.4.
Program structure

First year of studies

 

I semester 

   

Code

Educational activity

Language of instruction

CP

30065

Economics - module 1(Microeconomics)

ENG

9

30060

Management

ENG

12

30062

Mathematics - module 1 (General)

ENG

8

 

First language (lessons only)

   
 

II semester

   

Code

Educational activity

Language of instruction

CP

30067

Economic history

ENG

6

30066

Economics module 2 (Macroeconomics)

ENG

8

30063

Mathematics - module 2 (Applied)

ENG

7

30068

Computer skills for economics

ENG

3

 

First language (lessons and exam)

 

4

 

Total CP first year of studies

 

57

Second year of studies

 

 I semester

   

Code

Educational activity

Language of instruction

CP

30005

Accounting and financial statement analysis

ENG

11

30006

Financial markets and institutions

ENG

6

30047

Introduction to the legal system - module 1

ENG

6

30001

Statistics

ENG

8

 

Second language (lessons only)

   
 

II semester

   

Code

Educational activity

Language of instruction

CP

30056

European economic policy

ENG

6

30057

International economics

ENG

6

30288

Leadership and managerial skills seminar

ENG

2

30017

Corporate finance

ENG

6

30048

Introduction to the legal system - module 2

ENG

6

 

Second language (lessons and exam)

 

4

 

Total CP second year of studies

 

61

Third year of studies

I semester 

   

Educational activity

Language of instruction

CP

Applications for management

ENG

6

4 major compulsory courses from among:
- Organization theory
- Marketing
- Public management
- Technology and innovation management
- Managerial accounting

ENG

24

CSR & Ethics in Business (seminar)

ENG

2

II semester

   

Educational activity

Language of instruction

CP

Business strategy

ENG

6

Comparative business and European law

ENG

7

elective 1

ITA/ENG

6

elective 2/internship

ITA/ENG

6

Globalization, societies and institutions (seminar)

ENG

2

Final paper

 

3

Total CP third year of studies

 

62

Notes

Modules:

  • code 30062 Mathematics - module 1 (General)’ and code 30063 ‘Mathematics - module 2 (Applied)’ are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30061 ‘Mathematics’;
  • code 30065 ‘Economics - module 1 (Microeconomics)’ and code 30066‘Economics - module 2 (Macroeconomics)’ are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30064 ‘Economics’;
  • code 30047 ‘Introduction to the legal system module 1’ and code 30048 ‘Introduction to the legal system module 2’ are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30046 ‘Introduction to the legal system’.     


Courses divided into modules are officially passed (and can be recorded in the student academic career and certified) only after passing both modules’ examinations. The final grade is the weighted arithmetic mean of the two marks. Weights are courses’ credit points. The mean is rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.
Credit points and grades earned for the single modules passed are taken into account for rankings within the University (e.g. ISU Scholarship, selection for International Programs...) and they can be viewed by printing the unofficial academic transcript at the Punto Blu.

Foreign languages and computer skills
Detailed information on foreign language paths and computer skills can be found in "Foreign Languages and Computer skills".
First foreign language choice for native English-speaking students is made following the rules in paragraph "Method of choosing foreign languages".

Exam sequence 

Detailed information on exam requirements i.e. which exams must be taken before others and the timelines is published in the chapter on Exams.

Electives and internship
The positioning of elective courses and internship in the I or in the II semesters is merely a suggestion. Students can choose how to allocate these activities along the two semesters.

In accordance with the educational objectives of the program and of the ministerial tables, field of study  Economics, the program structure may be subject to variations decided by the Academic Bodies.

Last change 27/07/2015 14:59

2.1.9.
Bachelor of Science in International Economics and Finance (BIEF)

Program Director:
Prof. ssa Chiara Fumagalli

Assistant to the Program Director:
Prof. Paolo Colla

Field of study:
Economics (no. L-33, Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007) 
Last change 15/07/2015 15:19

2.1.9.1.
Educational objectives

The Bachelor of of Science in International Economics and Finance (BIEF) has the following specific objectives:

1.   provide a solid grounding in business, economics, quantitative and legal topics in order to understand the economic and legal context of the companies, public bodies and financial institutions;

2.  define the educational path with a broad grounding in economics or finance, depending on the student’s interests, in keeping with an international and global perspective according to a comparative approach;

3.  to promote knowledge acquisition and applied skills relating to:

  • theoretical models and policy analysis in the international and monetary fields;
  • (finance major) the techniques of financial analysis, financial instruments, the functioning of financial markets and financial intermediaries in the international context;
  • (economics major) advanced techniques and instruments of macroeconomic analysis;

4.  develop skills through learning activities in and outside the classroom encouraging interaction between students and teacher-student interaction (ability to present their opinion, to work in groups, to negotiate) and problem setting and problem solving ability;

5.  develop skills aimed at mastery in the field of business management, using computer tools and two EU languages in order to be efficient from a professional point of view;

6.  stimulate the students to evaluate the consequences of their decisions in a professional context.

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2.1.9.2.
Professional opportunities for graduates

As a general rule, the majority of graduates in International Economics and Finance continues its path in the graduate program; graduates may also have direct access to the labor market. In this case, the career opportunities are usually the following: 
Major in Finance  
- Junior positions in financial institutions (banks, asset management companies, leasing and factoring companies ...)  as a financial analyst or as an interface with customers as well as junior positions in companies working in Finance or related functions that involve international and multicultural work teams 
Major  in Economics  
- Junior positions in supranational institutions, research organizations or companies /private or public institutions, middle-large size companies analyzing the economic system particularly supranational and international issues
- Junior positions in companies with a global outlook to deal with external authorities with reference to international issues (intellectual property, antitrust, ...)

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2.1.9.3.
Description of the educational path

The program is taught in English.

The BIEF shares with other Management Bachelor of Science programs part of the curriculum (mainly concentrated in the first three semesters) paying particular attention to the international perspective.

From the fourth semester BIEF differs from other Bachelor of Science programs:

  • a part of the study plan is the same for all BIEF students and is characterized by the development of issues related to the internationalization of enterprises and financial institutions, international economics, business law and comparative European perspective and international development of quantitative and qualitative studies in comparative perspective.
  • a part of the study plan is instead differentiated according to the major chosen (economics or finance), and is characterized by major compulsory courses as well as courses chosen from related disciplines of the path. In fact, students can then adapt the last part of the study plan to their individual interests through the activities of their choice (only courses or curricular internship).

The study plan also provides for:

  • Computer Skills for economics
  • Two EU languages other than the mother tongue of the student. The Italian is compulsory for students not Italian native speakers
  • Seminars for the development of behavioral skills and interpretation of the current competitive environment in relation to the role of companies in the economic and social context
  • Final paper

The pre-requisite to enroll in the 2015-2016 year Bachelor of Science program is the acquisition of at least one of the following characteristics:

  • BEC Higher (Business English Certificate Higher) Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum score of Pass, or
  • BEC Vantage (Business English Certificate Vantage) Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum score of B, or
  • CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum score of Pass, or
  • CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum score of Pass, or
  • FCE (First Certificate in English) Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum score of B, or
  • IELTS (Academic International English Language Testing System) Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum score of 6 (minimum 5.5 in all sections), or
  • ICFE (International Certificate of Financial English) Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum score of Pass, or
  • ILEC ( International Legal English Certificate) Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum score of Pass, or
  • IPEC (International Professional English Certification Legal English) British Chamber of Commerce (Italy) with a minimum score of Pass, or
  • TOEFL IBT (ETS) Educational Testing Service with a minimum score of 100, or
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma, U S American High School Diploma, OIB Bac Francais Option International, GCE Diploma, US or Canadian High School Diploma taught in English
  • English native speaker status. 
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2.1.9.4.
Program structure

First year of studies

 

I semester 

   

Code

Educational activity

Language of instruction

CP

30065

Economics - module 1(Microeconomics)

ENG

9

30060

Management

ENG

12

30062

Mathematics - module 1 (General)

ENG

8

 

First language (lessons only)

   
 

II semester

   

Code

Educational activity

Language of instruction

CP

30067

Economic history

ENG

6

30066

Economics module 2 (Macroeconomics)

ENG

8

30063

Mathematics - module 2 (Applied)

ENG

7

30068

Computer skills for economics

ENG

3

 

First language (lessons and exam)

 

4

 

Total CP first year of studies

57

Second year of studies

 

I semester

   

Code

Educational activity

Language of instruction

CP

30005

Accounting and financial statement analysis

ENG

11

30006

Financial markets and institutions

ENG

6

30047

Introduction to the legal system - module 1

ENG

6

30001

Statistics

ENG

8

 

Second language (lessons only)

   
 

II semester

   

Code

Educational activity

 Language of instruction

CP

30283
30054

Markets, Organization and Incentives (for Economics)
International and monetary economics (for Finance)

ENG

6

30057
30055

International economics (for Economics)
Financial economics (for Finance)

ENG

6

30288

Leadership and managerial skills seminar

ENG

2

30017

Corporate finance

ENG

6

30048

Introduction to the legal system - module 2

ENG

6

 

Second language (lessons and exam)

 

4

 

Total CP second year of studies

 

61

Third year of studies

 I semester 

   

Educational activity

Language of instruction

CP

Empirical methods for economics (Introduction to econometrics) (for Economics)
Empirical methods for finance (Introduction to econometrics for finance) (for Finance)

ENG

6

CSR & Ethics in Business (seminar)

ENG

2

n. 4 compulsory courses for the Major

ENG

24

II semester

   

Educational activity

Language of instruction

CP

Macroeconomics and the world economy (for Economics)
Business strategy (for Finance)

ENG

6

Comparative business and European law

ENG

7

Elective 1

ITA/ENG

6

Elective 2/internship

ITA/ENG

6

Globalization, societies and institutions (seminar)

ENG

2

Final paper

 

3

Total CP third year of studies

 

62

Notes

Modules

  • code 30062 Mathematics - module 1 (General)’ and code 30063 ‘Mathematics - module 2 (Applied)’ are respectively the first and the second module of the course code code 30061 ‘Mathematics’;
  • code 30065 ‘Economics - module 1 (Microeconomics)’ and code 30066‘Economics - module 2 (Macroeconomics)’ are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30064 ‘Economics’;
  • code 30047 ‘Introduction to the legal system module 1’ and code 30048 ‘Introduction to the legal system module 2’ are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30046  ‘Introduction to the legal system’. 

Courses divided into modules are officially passed (and can be recorded in the student academic career and certified) only after passing both modules’ examinations. The final grade is the weighted arithmetic mean of the two marks. Weights are courses’ credit points. The mean is rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.

Credit points and grades earned for the single modules passed are taken into account for rankings within the University (e.g. ISU Scholarship, selection for International Programs...) and they can be viewed by printing the unofficial academic transcript at the Punto Blu.

Foreign languages and computer skills
Detailed information on foreign language paths and computer skills can be found in "Foreign Languages and Computer skills".
First foreign language choice for native English-speaking students is made following the rules in paragraph "Method of choosing foreign languages".

Exam sequence 

Detailed information on exam requirements i.e. which exams must be taken before others and the timelines is published in the chapter on Exams.

Electives and internship
The positioning of elective courses and of internship in the I or in the II semesters is merely a suggestion. Students can choose how to allocate these activities along the two semesters.

In accordance with the educational objectives of the program and of the ministerial tables, field of study  Economics, the program structure may be subject to variations decided by the Academic Bodies.

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2.1.9.5.
Majors

 

Major in Economics 

Course title

Language of instruction

CP

Development economics

ENG

6

Economics of institutions and culture

ENG

6

European economic policy

ENG

6

Monetary theory and policy

ENG

6

Public finance

ENG

6

The economics of imperfect labour markets

ENG

6

Major in Finance

Course title

Language of instruction

CP

Introduction to Options and Futures

ENG

6

Corporate Valuation

ENG

6

Management of Financial Institutions

ENG

6

Principles of International Finance

ENG

6

 

 

 
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2.1.10.
Bachelor of Science in Economia e management per arte, cultura e comunicazione [Economics and Management in Arts, Culture and Communication (CLEACC)

Program Director:
Prof. Paola Dubini

Assistant to the Program Director:
Dott. Alberto Monti

Field of study:
Management (no. L-18 Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007) 

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2.1.10.1.
Educational objectives

The Bachelor of Science in Economia e Management per arte, cultura e comunicazione [Economics and Management in arts Culture and Communication] (CLEACC) has the following educational objectives:

  1. provide a solid basic preparation inbusiness, economics, quantitative and juridical subject areas to critically understand the economic-juridical context in which companies,public bodies, financial institutions work;
  2. provide apreparation which integrates business courses with liberal arts courses (aesthetics, literature, visual arts, etc) and social ones (e.g. cultural anthropology) in order to have a command of theories, models, specific language and techniques of business subjects, to enhance critical thinking and the ability to make in depth studies thanks to the study of liberal arts courses and research methods in these fields;
  3. promote useful knowledge acquisition to critically analyze economic and managerial theories, as well as the development of applied competences and relational skills to work in highly innovative areas and discontinuity (e.g. arts, cultural institutions, media, fashion, tourism) from the presence of key players with very different expectations (from companies to public bodies, to subjects with very different professional profiles working in these contexts) as well as contrasting elements to integrate, e.g. multiculturalism, profit and non-profit, technological discontinuities;
  4. develop competences besides knowledge via educational activities inside and outside the classroom which promote student-teacher interaction and interaction between the students themselves (ability to express their opinions, to work in group, to negotiate) as well as developing problem setting and problem solving skills;
  5. develop competences to have a command of the business-economics sector, computer skills, and the use of two EU foreign languages to be effective and efficient in the professional sphere;
  6. stimulate students to responsibly evaluate the consequences of their decisions in the professional sphere.
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2.1.10.2.
Professional and work opportunities for graduates

Generally most graduates in Economia e Management per Arte, Cultura e Comunicazione [Economics and Management in Arts, Culture and Communication] continue their education at graduate level; the graduate has direct access to the labor market.In this case the opportunities are:

  • junior positions in various business functions (planning, marketing and business,organization, finance and fundraising, logistics,...) in public companies, private and non-profit companies especially those operating in the arts, cultural heritage, communication, show business, sports, tourism, fashion and design, media and digital media;
  • junior positions in planning, organization and entertainment management.
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2.1.10.3.
Description of the educational path

CLEACC is taught in Italian, but students must also sit exams for courses taught in English.

The study plan is structured in two macro areas:

  • the first area shares its educational path with the other Bachelor of Science programs and concerns basic business economics training;
  • the second area, is subdivided as follows:
    1. the first, alongside the basic business-economic training, is on language, research and arts courses (aesthetics, cultural anthropology, criticism and research of arts subjects, in-depth courses in humanities subjects) which foster a basic, direct knowledge of the principal cultural and artistic language;
    2. the second, laboratory (of student’s choice), helps the student develop problem solving competences starting from real complex situations with reference to competitive or functional areas.

In addition, the study plan includes:

  • computer skills for economics;
  • two EU languages different from the student’s native language. English is mandatory for all students who are not English native speakers;
  • seminars to develop behavioral skills (to give students the know-how to improve public speaking ability, plan and organize their work, work in groups and develop a leadership attitude);
  • final paper.
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2.1.10.4.
Program structure

 First year of studies
 

I semester

     

Code

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

30267

Economia aziendale e delle istituzioni culturali

Management of cultural companies and institutions

ITA

12

30003/
30290

Diritto - modulo 1 (Privato)

Law - module 1 (Private law)

ITA

6

30077

Estetica

Aesthetics

ITA

6

30268

Matematica generale e finanziaria

Mathematics

ITA

9

 

Inglese(I lingua) (solo didattica)

English(1st  language) (lessons only)

   
 

II semester 

     

Code

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

30065

Economia - modulo 1 (Microeconomia)

Economics - module 1 (Microeconomics)

ITA

7

30035

Storia economica e del pensiero economico

Economic history and history of economic thought

ITA

8

 30245

Metodo, critica e ricerca nelle discipline artistiche

Method, critique and research in artistic disciplines

ITA

6

30068

Informatica per l'economia

Computer skills for economics

ITA

3

30301

Inglese (I lingua)

English(1st language) (lessons and exam)

 

4

 

Total CP first year of studies

 

61

Second year of studies

 

I semester

     

Code

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

30066/
30289

Economia - modulo 2 (Macroeconomia)

Economics - module 2 (Macroeconomics)

ITA

7

30001/
30291

Statistica

Statistics

ITA

9

 

Metodo, critica e ricerca nelle discipline artistiche II - modulo 1 (un insegnamento di percorso a scelta)

Method, critique and research in artistic disciplines II - module I (a major course to be chosen by the students)

ITA/ENG

6

30036

Antropologia culturale e dello sviluppo

Cultural anthropology and development

ITA

6

 

Seconda lingua (solo didattica)

Second language (lessons only)

   
 

II semester

     

Code

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

30005

Bilancio

Accounting and financial statement analysis

ITA

10

 

Metodo, critica e ricerca nelle discipline artistiche II - modulo 2 (un insegnamento di percorso a scelta)

Method, critique and research in artistic disciplines II - module II (a major course to be chosen by the students)

ITA/ENG

6

30004

Diritto - modulo 2 (Pubblico)

Law - module 2 (Public law)

ITA

6

30008

Fondamenti di organizzazione

Fundamentals of organization

ITA

6

30288

Seminari per lo sviluppo delle competenze manageriali e di leadership

Leadership and managerial skills seminars

ITA

2

 

Seconda lingua (didattica ed esame)

Second language (lessons and exam)

 

4

 

Total CP second year of studies (for students initially enrolled from 2014-15 a.y.)

 

62

Third year of studies

 

I semester

     

Code

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

30007

Programmazione e controllo

Managerial accounting

ING

6

30269

Strategie competitive nei settori creativi

Competitive strategies in creative industries

ING

7

30277

Marketing dei settori creativi

Marketing in creative industries

ITA

8

30034

Economia delle aziende pubbliche e non profit

Management of public and not for profit organisations

ITA

6

30013

Diritto commerciale

Company and business law

ITA

 6

 

Seconda lingua (solo didattica)

Second language (lessons only)

   
 

II semester

     

Code

Educational activity

English translation

Language of instruction

CP

 

un laboratorio o uno stage o un insegnamento opzionale sostenuto all’estero in alternativa

1 workshop or an internship, as an alternative)

 ITA/ENG

6

30270

Finanza aziendale e Sistema finanziario

Corporate finance and Financial markets and institution

ITA

9

30352/
30264

Scienza delle finanze

Public finance

ITA

6

 

seconda lingua (didattica ed esame) (per studenti immatricolati nel 2013-2014)

second language (lessons and exam) (for students initially enrolled in 2013-14 a.y.)

 

2

 

lavoro finale

final paper

 

3

 

Total CP third year of studies (for students initially enrolled in2013-14 a.y.)

Total CP third year of studies (for students initially enrolled from 2014-15 a.y.)

 

59

(57)

Notes

Modules

  • code 30065 Economia - modulo 1(Microeconomia)’[Economics module 1 (Microeconomics)] andcode 30289 ‘Economia - modulo 2(Macroeconomia)’ [Economics module 2 (Macroeconomics)] are respectively the first and the second module of the code 30064 ‘Economia’ [Economics].
  • Code 30003 Diritto - modulo 1 (Privato)’ [Law - module 1 (Private Law)] and code 30004 ‘Diritto - modulo 2 (Pubblico)’ [ ‘Law - module 2 (Public)’] are respectively the first and the second module of the code 30002 ‘Diritto’ [Law].
  • Metodo, critica e ricerca nelle discipline artistiche I and II are respectively the 1st and 2nd module of the course Metodo, critica e ricerca nelle discipline artistiche.

Courses divided into modules are officially passed (and can be recorded in the student academic career and certified) only after passing both modules’ examinations. The final grade is the weighted arithmetic mean of the two marks. Weights are courses’ credit points. The mean is rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.
Credit points and grades earned for the single modules passed are taken into account for rankings within the University (e.g. ISU Scholarship, selection for International Programs...) and they can be viewed by printing the unofficial academic transcript at the Punto Blu.

Foreign languages and computer skills
Detailed information on foreign language courses and computer skills can be found in "Foreign Languages and Computer skills".
The choice of the first foreign language for native English-speaking students is explained in "Method of choosing foreign languages".

Exam sequence
Detailed information on exam requirements i.e. which exams must be taken before others and the timelines is published in the chapter on Exams.

In accordance with the educational objectives of the program and of the ministerial table, field of study  Economics, the program structure may be subject to variations decided by the Academic Bodies.

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2.1.10.5.
Choice of modules for CLEACC second year students

When enrolling in the second year of studies students must carry out the choice of two modules, one for the first semester and one for the second one, relating to the course Metodo, critica e ricerca nelle discipline artistiche [Method, critique and research in artistic disciplines].

The choice must be made from among each one of the following group of courses:

First semester

Code

Course title

English translation

Language of instruction

30246

Metodo, critica e ricerca nelle discipline artistiche II - modulo 1 (Arti visive)

Method, critique and research in artistic disciplines II - module 1 (History of visual art)

ITA

30247

Method, critique and research in artistic disciplines II - module 1 (Visual cultures)

Method, critique and research in artistic disciplines II - module 1 (Visual cultures)

ENG

30248

Metodo, critica e ricerca nelle discipline artistiche II - modulo 1 (Storia contemporanea e informazione)

Method, critique and research in artistic disciplines II - module 1 (Contemporary history and information)

ITA

30278

Metodo, critica e ricerca nelle discipline artistiche II - modulo 1 (Storia dell'arte contemporanea)

Method, critique and research in artistic disciplines II - module 1 (Contemporary art history)

ITA

30249

Metodo, critica e ricerca nelle discipline artistiche II - modulo 1 (Storia del teatro)

Method, critique and research in artistic disciplines II - module 2 (History of theatre)

ITA

Second semester

Code

Course title

English translation

Language of instruction

30396

Method, critique and research in artistic disciplines II - module 2 (Art and politics)

Method, critique and research in artistic disciplines II - module 2 (Art and politics)

ENG

30274

Metodo, critica e ricerca nelle discipline artistiche II - modulo 2 (Informazione e giornalismo)

Method, critique and research in artistic disciplines II - module 2 (Information and journalism)

ITA

30266

Method, critique and research in artistic disciplines II - module 2 (Social theory and cinema)

Method, critique and research in artistic disciplines II - module 2 (Social theory and cinema)

ENG

30265

Metodo, critica e ricerca nelle discipline artistiche II - modulo 2 (Storia dell’arte rinascimentale)

Method, critique and research in artistic disciplines II - module 2 (History of renaissance art)

ITA

30254

Metodo, critica e ricerca nelle discipline artistiche II - modulo 2 (Storia della musica)

Method, critique and research in artistic disciplines II - module 2 (History of music)

ITA

 
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2.1.10.6.
Majors

The Major of Metodo, critica e ricerca nelle discipline artistiche/Method, Critique and Research in Artistic Disciplines is arranged in 3 courses, totaling 18 CP. They are made up of 3 semesters (first year II semester, second year I and II semester), and allow students to learn the artistic and cultural language typical of western tradition. 
The knowledge acquired gives students the appropriate background needed to critically read, understand and appreciate specific subject areas which may lead to a vocation.

The first introductory course is compulsory and held in the 4 class groups while the two second year courses are monographic courses to be freely chosen by the students whose the content can change year by year and they can be taught in Italian or in English. They deal with:

VISUAL ARTS: for giving students the basis  to study and interpret  ancient, modern and contemporary visual arts 

VISUAL CULTURES: for an in-depth study of the fundamental topics of visual cultures, such as photography, design, cinema, radio and television.

PUBLIC OPINION, INFORMATION, NARRATION: for studying the mechanisms which lead to public opinion, analysing the value of mass communication today and in the past. The objective is to shed light on the connection between information, democracy and totalitarianism. 
HISTORY OF PERFORMING ARTS: it proposes an in-depth study of the important topics of contemporary performing arts by comparing the various disciplines, and the analysis of the elements which are common to and different from the evolution of the cinema, of music and the theater.
HISTORY AND THE CRITIQUE OF THE CULTURE: to introduce students to an historical, critical and phenomenological knowledge of the foundations of western culture through the modern and contemporary arts.
Further information on courses are published on the website.

At the end of the first year the students choose two second year courses through the Punto Blu.

Students in the third year can attend a workshop chosen from the following: 

 

Code 

Workshop title

Language of instruction

Semester

30376

Communication and cultural consumption decisions

ENG

II

30379

Country specific business models in fashion and luxury

ENG

II

30383

Digital disruption and entrepreneurship

ENG

II

30377

Market research for cultural settings

ENG

II

30385

Policies for arts and culture

ENG

II

30380

The global industry of imagineries

ENG

II

30382

The sustainability of local productions in a global world

ENG

II

30378

The transformation of cultural sector and art market: critical issues and cases

ENG

II

30384

Tourism, local identity and destination management

ENG

II

30381

User generated culture and cultural crimes

ENG

II

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2.1.11.
Bachelor of Science in International Politics and Government (BIG)

Program Director:
Prof. Vincenzo Galasso

Assistant to the Program Director:
Dott.ssa Giunia Valeria Gatta

Field of study:
Political science and International relations (no. L-36, Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007)

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2.1.11.1.
Educational objectives

The Bachelor of Science in International Politics and Government (BIG) has the following specific objectives:

1)provide strong grounding in political, economic and sociological studies as well as in the quantitative field to allow the understanding of economic, political and social dynamics (at national and international levels) to be governed by institutions;

2)distinguish the educational path with:

-a broad and comprehensive preparation focused on political and historical studies, as well as an adequate education in legal studies aimed at the acquisition of the theoretical bases relating to the development and functioning of different political systems and regimes, to ways of formulating and evaluating public policies at national and international levels, to the evolution of relations between countries at national and international levels and to the inner reasons for differences in legal systems among various countries;

-a specific preparation focused on the study of economic rules and principles applied to political and social phenomena, on reasons for state intervention in the economy and on analysis of how public policies are implemented, with particular attention to mechanisms that facilitate effective and efficient management of the organizations involved;

3)develop competences, beside knowledge, by means of:

-workshops (interdisciplinary learning activities) that encourage the capacity to understand socio-political issues from different standpoints;

-seminars to develop negotiation and mediation skills, as wells as marketing research skills applied to public policy;

-standard courses taught in innovative ways that encourage student-teacher and student-student interaction (capacity to put forward one’s opinions, to work as a group, to set and solve problems);

-compulsory Exchange Program (one term abroad) to facilitate integration into international contexts.

4)develop competencies aimed at mastering IT tools and two EU languages, for effective and efficient operation in a professional context.
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2.1.11.2.
Professional and work opportunities for graduates

The majority of BIG graduates are likely to go on to graduate studies. Nevertheless, they can access the labor market directly, typically playing junior roles in the analysis, evaluation and implementation of public policy; for instance:
  • junior consultant, junior researcher and junior policy professional in the analysis and evaluation of public policy
  • junior staff member in the management team of local, national, international and supranational institutions (e.g. municipalities, ministries, the European Commission, the United Nations)
  • junior project manager in the field of international cooperation and NGOs, or for companies operating in strongly regulated sectors (e.g. energy, environment, mass media).
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2.1.11.3.
Description of the educational path

The program is taught in English.

BIG is focused on political science, though embedded in an interdisciplinary framework.

The first part of the program is introductory and lays the interdisciplinary foundations through subjects such as mathematics, statistics, economics, political science and sociology, and through a seminar that deals with marketing research skills for public policy.

The second part gives space to political science and economics. This specialization is the distinctive feature of the program and aims at the understanding of:

-political dynamics at national and international levels (International Relations, History of Political Institutions, Political Economics, Media and Political Communication);

-how public policies are formulated, implemented and evaluated (Public Economics, Public Governance, Policy Evaluation);

-the internal working of public institutions (Management of International and National Institutions, Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis);

-how laws are regulated at European and international levels (Comparative Public Law, International and European Union Law);

-socio-political phenomena from a historical perspective (Global History, History of Political Institutions);

Moreover, students are stimulated to develop problem-solving skills by mediating and negotiating different positions and points of view (Negotiation Skills).

The third part of the program allows students to customize their study plan, according to their individual goals, by choosing from a selection of activities (courses, workshops and curricular internship). At least one of the activities must be chosen among 5 themed workshops on issues closely related to studies of political science and public policy.

The study plan also includes:

  • a compulsory semester of study abroad
  • computer skills
  • two EU languages different form the student’s mother tongue
  • a final paper.

For first-year enrollment in Bachelor of Science programs taught in English, the mandatory language requirement of English language proficiency of at least level B2 (Common European Framework of Reference) must be met. Options to meet the requirement are as follows:

  • BEC Higher (Business English Certificate Higher) Cambridge English Language Assessment, minimum score of Pass, or
  • BEC Vantage (Business English Certificate Vantage) Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum score of B, or
  • CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum score of Pass, or
  • CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum score of Pass, or
  • FCE (First Certificate in English) Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum score of B, or
  • IELTS (Academic International English Language Testing System) Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum score of 6 (minimum 5.5 in all sections), or
  • ICFE (International Certificate of Financial English) Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum score of Pass, or
  • ILEC (International Legal English Certificate) Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum score of Pass, or
  • IPEC (International Professional English Certification Legal English) British Chamber of Commerce (Italy) with a minimum score of Pass, or
  • TOEFL IBT (ETS) Educational Testing Service with a minimum score of 100, or
  • International Baccalaureate, U S American High School Diploma, OIB Bac Francais Option International, GCE, US or Canadian High School Diploma awarded in English, or
  • Native speaker of English.
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2.1.11.4.
Program structure

First year of studies
 

I semester

   

Code

Educational activity

Language of instruction

CP

30317

Political science and comparative politics

ENG

8

30319

Quantitative methods for social sciences - module 1 (Mathematics)

ENG

6

30322

Law - module 1 (Comparative public law)

ENG

6

30325

Introduction to economics - module 1 (Microeconomics)

ENG

6

 30330

Computer skills

ENG

 

II semester

   

Code

Educational activity

Language of instruction

CP

30326

Introduction to economics - module 2 (Macroeconomics)

ENG

6

30328

History - module 1 (Global history)

ENG

6

30331

Political philosophy

ENG

6

30320

Quantitative methods for social sciences - module 2 (Statistics)

ENG

6

30332

Marketing research skills for public policy

ENG

3

 

First language

 

6

 

Total CP first year of studies

62

Second year of studies

I semester

 

Educational activity

CP

Management of international, supranational and national institutions

8

International relations

8

Political economics

8

Accounting and financial statement analysis

6

II semester

 

Educational activity

CP

Policy evaluation

8

History - module 2 (History of political institutions)

6

Law - module 2 (International and European law)

6

Negotiaton skills

3

Second language

6

Total CP second year of studies

59

Third year of studies

I semester

 

Educational activity

CP

Sociology

7

Public governance

8

Elective 1

6

Elective 2

6

Elective 3

6

II semestre

 

Educational activity

CP

Public economics

8

Media and political communication

6

Elective 4 or internship

6

Final paper

6

Total CP third year of studies

59

Notes

Modules

  • code 30319 ‘Quantitative methods for social sciences - module 1 (Mathematics)’ and code 30320 ‘Quantitative methods for social sciences - module 2 (Statistics)’ are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30318 ‘Quantitative methods for social sciences’;
  • code 30322 ‘Law - module 1 (Comparative public law)’ and code 30323 ‘Law - module 2 (International and European law)’ are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30321 ‘Law’;
  • code 30325 ‘Introduction to economics - module 1 (Microeconomics)’ and code 30326 ‘Introduction to economics - module 2 (Macroeconomics)’ are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30324 ‘Introduction to economics’;
  • code 30328 ‘History - module 1 (Global history)’ and code 30329 ‘History - module 2 (History of political institutions)’ are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30327 ‘History’.

Courses divided into modules are officially passed (and can be recorded in the student academic career and certified) only after passing both modules’ examinations. The final grade is the weighted arithmetic mean of the two marks. Weights are courses’ credit points.

The mean is rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5. Credit points and grades earned for the single modules passed are taken into account for rankings within the University (e.g. ISU Scholarship, selection for International Programs...) and they can be viewed by printing the unofficial academic transcript at the Punto Blu.

Foreign languages and computer skills

Detailed information on foreign language paths and computer skills can be found in "Foreign Languages and Computer skills". In particular, first foreign language choice for native English-speaking students is made following the rules in paragraph "Method of choosing foreign languages".

Moreover, BIG students are offered a short Excel crash course during the Welcome Week, in order to enable them to reach the minimum level of knowledge needed to understand the topics covered in the Computer skills course.


Exam sequence
Informtion on exam sequence i.e. when must exams bust be taken before others are specified in the chapter on Exams. 


Electives and internship
The positioning of elective courses and internship in the I or in the II semester is merely a suggestion. Students can choose how to allocate these activities along the two semesters.

In accordance with the educational objectives of the program and of the ministerial tables (L-36, Political science and International relations) the program structure may be subject to variations decided by the Academic Bodies.
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2.2.
Elective courses

Students choose elective courses in order to complete their study plan for the section relating to the "activities chosen by the students". The elective course is worth 6 CP. There is a wide choice of electives.

Università Bocconi promotes an interdisciplinary education path and therefore students can freely structure their study plan by choosing courses from the different courses offered in the academic year or from a list of compulsory courses characteristic of other Bachelor of Science programs. An elective course may be replaced by a curricular internship. For further information on choices see "Choice of elective courses".

 

Code Workshop title English translation Semester Language of instruction
30187 Alternative investment I ENG
30161 Revisione aziendale Auditing   I ENG
30219 Business plan   II ITA/ENG
30387 Climate change economics II ENG
30223 Comunicazione di marketing Marketing communication I ITA/ENG
30173 Corporate banking   I ITA
30158 Diritto tributario (temi giuridici della tassazione) Tax law and policy II ITA
30298 Diversity management and policy II ENG
30217 E-business e web 2.0 E-business and web 2.0 II ITA
30166 Econometria delle serie storiche Time series econometrics II ENG
30190 Economia ambientale Environmental economics I ITA
30174 Economia e gestione delle assicurazioni vita e dei fondi pensione Economics and management of life insurance and pension funds II ITA
30201 Economia e gestione delle public utilities Management of public utilities II ITA
30388 Economia e management dei media Media industries: theory and practice I ITA
30195 Economics (Poverty, inequality and income distribution) I ENG
30175 Elementi di matematica per i mercati finanziari Mathematics for financial markets II ITA
30300 Empirical research methods II ENG
30314 Entrepreneurial economics and entrepreneurship II ENG
30218 Entrepreneurial strategy II ENG
30180 Equity portfolio management I ENG
30294 Evolution of economic ideas I ENG
30261 Experimental economics and psychology I ENG
30276 Family business strategies II ENG
30176 Financial contracting II ENG
30177 Financial modelling   II ENG
30189 Finanza straordinaria (listing e emissioni sul mercato primario) Corporate financial advisory (Listing and primary market issues) I ITA
30296 Global sustainability strategy I ENG
30299 Government and business II ENG
30395 Imprenditorialità sociale e strumenti aziendali Social entrepreneurship and business tools II ITA
30258 Innovazione e globalizzazione Innovation and globalization II ITA
30292 Intermediate financial accounting II ENG
30178 International banking I ENG
30215 International business and management II ENG
30203 International demography I ENG
30179 International project finance I ENG
30196 International relations II ENG
30227 Introduction to e-marketing and e-commerce I/II ENG
30206 Introduction to management consulting II ENG
30188 Introductory financial econometrics I ENG
30262 Leadership skills   I ENG
30211 Lean management   I ENG
30275 Le imprese della moda: modelli di business e strategie di sviluppo emergenti Fashion companies: business models and emerging growth strategies II ITA
30231 Linguaggi della comunicazione Communication languages I ITA
30199 L’Italia contemporanea: economia e società dal 1945 ad oggi Contemporary Italy: economy and society since 1945 II ITA
30212 Management dei sistemi informativi Management information system I ITA
30208 Management delle istituzioni culturali e artistiche Arts and cultural management II ITA
30209 Management of competition and innovation in high-tech II ENG
30221 Management of fashion companies I ENG
30193 Management of international and supranational organizations I ENG
30297 Managing creativity   I ENG
30225 Marketing delle piccole e medie imprese Small business marketing II ITA
30226 Marketing distributivo Retail marketing management II ITA
30229 Marketing e cittadino cliente Marketing and citizen relationship management II ITA
30228 Marketing research   II ENG
30164 Misurazione dei costi e analisi di redditività Cost and profitability management I ITA
30259 New products and product management II ENG
30222 New product development and open innovation I ENG
30194 Organizzazione e gestione del personale nelle aziende pubbliche Organization and human resource in public administration I ITA
30230 Personal selling   I ENG
30182 Pianificazione finanziaria e analisi degli investimenti Corporate financial management and investment analysis I ITA
30200 Political science     I ENG
30295 Psychology of marketing I ENG
30184 Risk management with derivatives II ENG
30397 Sharing economy and smart cities: managing new value propositions for business and governments II ENG
30389 Social network analysis (Introduction to network science) II ENG
30197 Sociology    II ENG
30198 Storia dell'impresa italiana Italian firms in historical perspective II ITA
30213 Strategic management for small and medium enterprises I ENG
30293 Strategic management accounting I ENG
30214 Sustainable operations management II ENG
30181 The microstructure of financial markets II ENG
30185 Valutazione delle aziende Business valuation II ITA/ENG
30186 Venture and development capital I ENG

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2.3.
Compulsory courses characterizing other Bachelor of Science programs

Students enrolled in the CLEAM, CLEF, CLES Bachelor of Science Programs can choose a maximum of 2 of the 3 courses from among the compulsory courses characteristic of the BIEMF program taught in English. BIEMF students  can choose 2 elective courses, also from compulsory courses characteristic of CLEF and CLES Programs. The number of students admitted to the compulsory course class group must be such that the total number of students enrolled in class group is equal to 140.

CLEAM

CLEAM students can choose from among the following courses characteristic of BIEMF: 

 

Code

Course title

Language of instruction

Semester

30257

Corporate evaluation

ENG

I

30145

Development economics

ENG

II

30056

European economic policy

ENG

II

30055

Financial economics

ENG

II

30031

Industrial economics

ENG

I

30054

International and monetary economics

ENG

II

30057

International economics

ENG

II

30150

Introduction to options and futures

ENG

I

30148

Management of financial institutions

ENG

I

30283

Markets, organization and incentives

ENG

II

30159

Monetary theory and policy

ENG

I

30146

Political economics

ENG

II

30151

Principles of International finance

ENG

II

30147

The economics of imperfect labour markets

ENG

I

 

  

CLEF

CLEF students can choose from among the following courses characteristic of BIEMF:  

 

Code

Course title

Language of instruction

Semester

30012

Business strategy

ENG

II

30257

Corporate evaluation

ENG

I

30145

Development economics

ENG

II

30056

European economic policy

ENG

II

30031

Industrial economics

ENG

I

30150

Introduction to options and futures

ENG

I

30007

Managerial accounting

ENG

I

30015

Marketing

ENG

I

30283

Markets, organization and incentives

ENG

II

30153

Organization theory

ENG

II

30146

Political economics

ENG

II

30151

Principles of International finance

ENG

II

30152

Public management

ENG

I

30154

Technology and innovation management

ENG

I

30147

The economics of imperfect labour markets

ENG

I

 

 

CLES

CLES students can choose from among the following characteristic courses: 

 

Code

Course title

Language of instruction

Semester

30012

Business strategy

ENG

II

30257

Corporate evaluation

ENG

I

30017

Finanza aziendale

ITA

I

30145

Development economics

ENG

II

30056

European economic policy

ENG

II

30055

Financial economics

ENG

II

30150

Introduction to options and futures

ENG

I

30148

Management of financial institutions

ENG

I

30007

Managerial accounting

ENG

I

30015

Marketing

ENG

I

30283

Markets, organization and incentives

ENG

II

30159

Monetary Theory and Policy

 ENG

I

30153

Organization theory

ENG

II

30146

Political economics

ENG

II

30151

Principles of international finance

ENG

II

30154

Technology and innovation management

ENG

I

30147

The economics of imperfect labour markets

ENG

I

 

CLEACC

CLEACC students can choose from among the following courses characteristic of BIEMF:

 

Code

Course title

Language of instruction

Semester

30145

Development economics

ENG

II

 

 

BIEMF
Students can choose from among the following courses characteristic of CLEF, CLES and BIEF:   

Code

Course title

English translation

Language of instruction

Semester

CP

30024

Analisi di bilancio

Financial statements analysis

ITA

II

6

30032

Econometria

Econometrics

ITA

I

7

30283

Markets, organization and incentives

Markets, organization and incentives

ENG

II

6

30030

Politica economica

Economic policy

ITA

I

8

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