GUIDES TO THE UNIVERSITY

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 2011-2012 academic year, the Undergraduate School offers the first and second year of studies for the following three-year Bachelor programs in the Faculty of Economics:

• 3 Bachelor programs which are part of the "Management" field of study (no. L-18, Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007):
  - Bachelor of Economia aziendale e management [Business Administration and Management] (CLEAM);
  - Bachelor of Economia e finanza [Economics and Finance] (CLEF);
  - Bachelor of Economia e management per arte, cultura e comunicazione [Economics and Management in Arts, Culture and Communication] (CLEACC) ;
• 1 Bachelor program which is part of the "Economics" field of study (no. L-33, Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007):
  - Bachelor of Economia e scienze sociali [Economics and Social Sciences] (CLES);
• 1 Bachelor 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 International Economics, Management and Finance (BIEMF).

Four 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] and International Economics, Management and Finance.

The Bachelor of International Economics, Management and Finance is taught in English and has a marked international preparation.

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

The structure of the 4 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 programs. Basic knowledge concerning the fields of political economics, corporate economics, and quantitative methods and law is covered;
• characterization of the Bachelor 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 from among seven different clusters or selecting elective courses from among the general list.  

The class groups, comprised on average of 125 students per class group, are structured as follows:

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.

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 courses;
• activity chosen by the student: electives or internship;
• first and second European language;
• computer skills;
• final paper.
  

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, besides Italian, for all programs in the fields of Economics and Management (first and second language).

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 Degree program structures" contains a section devoted to each Bachelor 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 www.unibocconi.eu/profiles.

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.

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.

The list of elective courses is wide. The elective courses of the lists are divided in clusters.

They can be freely chosen in a cluster or from among the list of all the courses of the elective courses offered in the academic year.

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

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

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.

Program Director:
Prof. Francesco Perrini

Assistant to the Program Director:
Dott. Ubaldo Macchitella

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

The objective of the Bachelor of Economia aziendale e management [Business Administration and Management] (CLEAM) is to give a sound grounding and preparation in the areas of business, economics, quantitative analysis and law; a broad grounding in the business areas, in order to assure a command of all the areas that concern therunning of companiesincluding company operations (organization, strategy, planning, management, marketing and sales, production, corporate finance, ) and company type (commercial, services, manufacturing, public administration, ) and economic areas in which companies work(industrial, financial, public administration).

A further objective of the Bachelor programis to provide the means for participants to behave in an ethical and socially responsible manner.

CLEAM graduates can continue their studies in a MSc Program and benefit from the following professional opportunities:
 

• management in various areas (marketing and sales, finance, personnel, administration, etc.) and of companies (private, public);
•  consulting and professional opportunities;
• entrepreneurial opportunities (self-employed or in the family businesses)

Freelance workers must be on the register (in the Albo , B section), after completing an internship and passing the state examination.

CLEAM is one of Università Bocconi’s four Bachelor programs sharing a common foundation, i.e. it shares with the others part of the educational path mostly concentrated in the first three semesters.

From the fourth semester CLEAM, differs fromother Bachelor programs by concentrating on business and management courses.

The objective of common foundation courses is to give all students the same common concepts, methodologies and basic notions covering the areas of business, economics, quantitative analysis and law.

In the last three semesters students first attend courses (characteristic of the Bachelor program) which generally concentrate on management (from strategy to production and marketing), company organization including accounting and business finance and the different types of private and public companies.In the final phase of the course students may adapt their study plan to their individual objectives through the activities chosen by the students.

In addition, the study plan includes: 

• a computer science test requiring the ECDL license as a prerequisite or similar certifications recognized by the University
• two EU languages other than the student’s mother tongue.English is compulsory for students who are not English mother tongue.
• seminars to develop behavioral skills (seminars that help students improve public speaking skills, plan and organize their work, team work, and develop leadership qualities)
• a final paper.At the end of the degree program students must prepare a short in-depth written report on one of the subjects studied in the degree program.The final report can be theoretical or empirical or based on the student’s experience during his internship in Italy or abroad.

The course is taught in Italian, but students must include in their study plan exams of courses taught in English.

Note:
 

• 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.

 
The courses subdivided in modules are considered passed, and may be recorded in the student academic career and certified, only after passing both exams of which it is made up. The final grade is obtained by the grade point average of the two marks compared to the credits of each module. The average is rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.

It is furthermore specified that the credit points and the grades earned for the single modules passed will be 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.

The positioning of elective courses and of internship in the I or in the II semester is merely a suggestion.  Students can choose to include such activities in their study plan in the I semester or in the II semester, or one in the I and one in the II semester. 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 on by the organs of administration.

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.

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.

Program Director:
Prof. Stefano Gatti

Assistant to the Program Director:
Dott. Giacomo Nocera

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

The objective of the Bachelor of Economia e Finanza [Economics and Finance (CLEF) is to give sound technical and theoretical grounding and preparation in the function of the finance system.It provides students with a sound grounding in the areas of business, economics, quantitative analysis and law; a broad base in the finance system (institutions and primary and secondary markets), achieved through finance, balance-sheet analysis, management of financial institutions, securities market, monetary economy and quantitative instruments applied to the various sectors of finance studies. 

CLEF graduates may continue their studies in a MSc Program and have access to a broad range of job opportunities in finance such as:
 

• Credit analyst (for commercial banks, leasing companies, factoring and consumer credit)
• Private banking
• Risk management
• Investment banking M&A analyst
• Investment restructuring analyst
• Analyst in a rating agency
• Equity capital markets
• Debt capital markets
• Trading: desk bonds
• Trading: desk equity
• Trading: desk derivatives
• Insurance broker
• Insurance risk management
• Assistant portfolio manager
• Private equity analyst
• Administration, finance and treasury department of non financial companies
• Auditor

The course prepares students for the profession of:
 

• Accounting and finance experts
• Market liaison expert

CLEF is one of Università Bocconi’s four Bachelor programs sharing a common foundation, i.e. it shares with the others part of the educational path mostly concentrated in the first three semesters.

From the fourth semester CLEF, differs fromother Bachelor programs by concentrating on finance courses.

The objective of common foundation courses is to give all students the same common concepts, methodologies and basic notions covering the areas of business, economics, quantitative instruments and law.

In the last three semesters students first attend courses (characteristic of the Bachelor program) which concentrate on corporate finance including accounting, financial markets and the mechanisms to define monetary variables and interest rates. Special attention is given to the general principles of business management to financial brokers (banks, insurance and movables).In addition, an in-depth study of quantitative applications practical for the courses characteristic of the Bachelor Program.

In the final phase of the program students may adapt their study plan to their individual objectives through activities chosen by the students.

In addition, the study plan includes:
 

• a computer science test requiring the ECDL license as a prerequisite or similar certifications recognized by the University
• two EU languages other than the student’s mother tongue.English is compulsory for students who are not English mother tongue.
• Seminars to develop behavioral skills (seminars that help studentsimprove public speaking skills, plan and organize their work, work in a team, and develop leadership qualities)
• a final paper.At the end of the Bachelor program students must prepare a short in-depth written report on one of the subjects studied in the Bachelor program.The final paper can be theoretical or empirical or based on the student’s experience during his internship in Italy or abroad.

The program is taught in Italian, but students must include in their study plan exams of courses taught in English.

Note:
 

• 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] .

The courses subdivided in modules are considered passed, and may be recorded in the student academic career and certified, only after passing both exams of which it is made up. The final grade is obtained by the grade point average of the two marks compared to the credits of each module. The average is rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.

It is furthermore specified that the credit points and the grades earned for the single modules passed will be 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.

The positioning of elective courses and of internship in the I or in the II semesters is merely a suggestion.  Students can choose to include such activities in their study plan in the I semester or in the II semester, or one in the I and one in the II semester. 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 on by the organs of administration.

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.

Program Director:
Prof. Tommaso Monacelli

Assistant to the Program Director:
Dott. Ivan Moscati

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

The objective of the Bachelor of Economia e Scienze Sociali [Economics and Social Sciences] (CLES) is to produce skilled graduates capable of rigorously analysing market and economic systems, paying special attention to the influence of institutions and society as a whole.

Students are highly trained in the techniques of formulating economic policies by governments and international bodies, using company strategy analysis methods and application criteria of regulations and competition policies.

The objective of CLES is to provide students with a sound grounding in the areas of economics, quantitative analysis, business and law; solid grounding to be able to analyse market dynamics and the economic system as a whole using scientific methods.This means giving students the necessary knowledge in order to read and understand theoretical models, identify the key concepts of the models, deduce hypothesis subject to empirical verification, construct rigorous tests to compare with the data previously formulated hypothetical theories.

CLES graduates may continue their studies in a MSc Program, and benefit from job opportunities which can be grouped in four macro areas:

Policy
International bodies economist
Government institutions economist
Research
Applied researcher in public and private study centers

Consultancy
Economic consultant within ministries and authoritative bodies
Economic consultant in companies

Finance
Financial economist
Credit analyst

In order to become a Researcher in the public sector a competitive examination must be passed. In addition, the outcome is based not only on the degree but on other qualifications such as career progress, exclusive merit of the candidate.

CLES is one of Università Bocconi’s four Bachelor programs sharing a common foundation, i.e. it shares with the others part of the educational path mostly concentrated in the first three semesters.

From the fourth semester CLES, differs fromother Bachelor programs by concentrating on courses whose objective is to strengthen students’ analytical and statistic-economic background.

The objective of common foundation courses is to give all students the same common concepts, methodologies and basic notions covering the areas of economics, quantitative instruments, business and law.

In the last three semesters students first attend courses (characteristic of the Bachelor program) which concentrate on the areas of political economics, economic policy, industrial economics and Quantitative Methods.

In the final phase of the program students may adapt their study plan to their individual objectives through the activities chosen by the students.

In addition, the study plan includes:
 

• a computer science test requiring the ECDL license as a prerequisite or similar certifications recognized by the University
• two EU languages other than the student’s mother tongue.English is compulsory for students who are not English mother tongue.
• a final paper.At the end of the Bachelor program students must prepare a short in-depth written report on one of the subjects studied in the Bachelor program.The final paper can be theoretical or empirical or based on the student’s experience during his internship in Italy or abroad.

The program is taught in Italian, but students must include in their study plan exams of courses taught in English.

Second year of studies  

Note:
 

• 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]. 

The courses subdivided in modules are considered passed, and may be recorded in the student academic career and certified, only after passing both exams of which it is made up. The final grade is obtained by the grade point average of the two marks compared to the credits of each module. The average is rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.

It is furthermore specified that the credit points and the grades earned for the single modules passed will be 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.

The positioning of elective courses and of internship in the I or in the II semesters is merely a suggestion.  Students can choose to include such activities in their study plan in the I semester or in the II semester, or one in the I and one in the II semester. 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 on by the organs of administration.

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. 

Program Director:
Prof. Angelo Marcello Cardani

Assistant to the Program Director:
Prof. Elena Cantu'

Field of study:

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

The objective of the Bachelor of International Economics, Management and Finance (BIEMF)is to give a sound, integrated grounding and preparation in the areas of economics, management and finance, and to allow in-depth studies in one of the three areas, according to personal interest.

The aim is to prepare students to think globally and to analyse each theme both individually and as part of a broader context, where the key word is interaction.The program will help students develop a global, international, integrated approach, through the use of comparative techniques, paying particular attention to institutional themes.

Specifically the objective of the program is to provide: a solid grounding in the areas of business, economics, quantitative analysis and law, in an international context, emphasizing where possible, the comprehension of institutional themes that distinguish Europe; a solid grounding which provides:

• A vision of the cultural, scientific and professional methods and contents which graduates dealing with international economics operating in public and private companies with solid international connections need
• Knowledge of the principal instruments to manage markets and international competition, with special reference to the European Union as a unique platform for global competition
• Familiarity with managerial models typical of companies with strong international exposure and in general, organizational skills in the different economic systems which are becoming ever so integrated
• Command of the principal instruments in order to develop analyses and assessments free of the constraints of the economic system form an international perspective;
• Knowledge of quantitative methods for economic micro and macro applied analysis .

BIEMF graduates can continue their studies in a MSc Program or can choose to enter the world of work. The main professional opportunities are:
 

• in various roles in national and international companies (marketing and sales, finance and banks, human resources,administration, auditing, etc.);
•  in national and international consultancy;
• in research, especially in the international area;
• in national and international institutions

BIEMF is one of Università Bocconi’s four Bachelor programs sharing a common foundation, i.e. it shares with the others part of the educational path mostly concentrated in the first three semesters.

From the fourth semester BIEMF, differs fromother Bachelor programs by offering courses concentrating on business, economics and finance.

The objective of common foundation courses is to give all students the same common concepts, methodologies and basic notions covering the areas of business, economics, quantitative instruments and law.

Starting from the fourth semester students must further concentrate on the areas of economics, management or finance by choosing the relating Major according to individual interest.

In addition, activities chosen by the student are also included.

In addition, the study plan includes:
 

• a computer science test requiring the ECDL license as a prerequisite or similar certifications recognized by the university
• two EU languages other than the student’s mother tongue. Italian is compulsory for students who are not Italian mother tongue.
• Seminars to develop behavioral skills (seminars that help studentsimprove public speaking skills, plan and organize their work, work in a team, and develop leadership qualities)
• a final paper.At the end of the Bachelor program students must prepare a short in-depth written report on one of the subjects studied in the Bachelor program.The final paper can be theoretical or empirical or based on the student’s experience during his internship, which is highly recommended,in eitherItaly or abroad.

The course is taught entirely in English in an international environment, given the presence of students and teaching staff from different countries.

The prerequisite for admission to the I year 2011-2012 of the  program is at least one of the following: 
 

• First Certificate in English (FCE), or
• Business English Certificate Vantage, or
• Business English Certificate Higher, or
• IELTS with a minimum mark of 6.5 out of 9, or
• valid TOEFL certification with a minimum mark of 567 out of 677 (if paper based) or 227 out of 300 (if computer based), or 86 out of 120 (if internet based), or
   Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), or
• Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), or
• IB diploma, High School diploma or GCE, (at least 50% of the subjects in the curriculum must have been taught in English), or
•  English native speaker.

The Admissions Board reserves the right to evaluate any other English language certifications.

Note:
 

• code 30062 Mathematics - module 1 (General)’ e cod. 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)’ e 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’ e 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’.     

The courses subdivided in modules are considered passed, and may be recorded in the student academic career and certified, only after passing both exams of which it is made up. The final grade is obtained by the grade point average of the two marks compared to the credits of each module. The average is rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.

It is furthermore specified that the credit points and the grades earned for the single modules passed will be 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.

The positioning of elective courses and of internship in the I or in the II semesters is merely a suggestion.  Students can choose to include such activities in their study plan in the I semester or in the II semester, or one in the I and one in the II semester.

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 on by the organs of administration.

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

  * For students of the Economics and Finance majors, the course is held in the second semester. 

Program Director:
Prof. Paola Dubini

Assistant to the Program Director:
Dott.ssa Claudia Tacchino

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

The objective of the Bachelor of Economia e Management per arte, cultura e comunicazione [Economics and Management in Arts, Culture and Communication] (CLEACC) is to give students the know-how and at the same time develop organizational skills in order to manage cultural and artistic institutions economically and efficiently.

Specifically the objective is to:
 

• Integrate economic culture with general culture to build professional competence (managerial, design and entrepreneurial) in the sectors of art, culture and communication;
• Provide a basic grounding to understand the relationship between cultural institutions and their markets of reference, including public service constraints and conditions;
• Provide expertise in analysis methods in the areas of economics, law and social issues, in order to understand the development of related business practice;
• Provide business management skills, especially from the operational, commercial, organizational and financial point of view;
• Develop awareness in terms of organizational behavior and comprehension of the dynamics of the group and the processes including decision-making, negotiations and knowledge;
• Develop awareness of technological scenarios and to the resulting technological innovations in the sectors of communication and cultural services, in general;
• Develop a sense of creativeness and a business-like attitude, in order to imagine new methods of achievement in the sectors of art, culture and communication.

Besides continuing their studies in a graduate-level course CLEACC graduates, have access to a vast range of job opportunities such as:
 

• middle managers in communication, entertainment, museums and libraries;
•  programming and scheduling managers for communication companies;
•  rights and distribution managers for the above;
• internal and external communications managers;
• events managers; entertainment organizers; festival organizers;
• cultural-touristic events specialists
• analysts in the cultural and multimedia sectors;
• state-of the-art communications managers
• syndicated activities manager in arts, culture, sports, communication;
•  theme parks manager
• entrepreneurial, professional and consultancy activities in the above sectors.

In these positions, experts make decisions in the commercial and marketing sectors, organization and information systems, finance and fund raising, logistics, strategy and general management.

The study plan is divided in four parts:
 

• one part regards courses that provide a basic grounding in business management (business economics, accounting, strategy, organization, marketing, corporate finance/financial systems; economics (micro/macroeconomics, finance and economics history, a solid quantitative mathematical grounding in statistics and law. Some courses provide in-depth studies in the creative and communications sectors.
• one part focuses on broader cultural aspects and dealing with arts subjects: in addition to a course of aestethic, a cultural anthropology one and a course of methodological research in the arts , students can choose two courses dealing with art history, criticism , visual culture, musicology and theater. Thus students acquire a basic, direct grounding in the cultural and artistic language.
• Workshops introduce students to specific sectors, of businesses and institutions operating in the areas of the arts, culture, and communication. Examples of sectors studied in the workshops are: Fashion & lifestyle; Tourism and territory; Music business; Design-based industries and companies; Radio and television; Communication; Film Industry Management; Museums and art markets; Theater and live entertainment; Publishing industry
• The last part of the study plan includes educational activities freely chosen by the students

In addition, the study plan includes:
 

• a computer science test requiring the ECDL license as a prerequisite or similar certifications recognized by the University
• two EU languages other than the student’s mother tongue. English is compulsory for students who are not English mother tongue.
• Seminars to develop behavioral skills (seminars that help students improve public speaking skills, plan and organize their work, work in a team, and develop leadership qualities)
• a final paper. At the end of the Bachelor program students must prepare a short in-depth written report on one of the subjects studied in the Bachelor program. The final paper can be theoretical or empirical or based on the student’s experience during his internship, in Italy or abroad.

The program is taught in Italian, but students must include in their study plan exams of courses taught in English.

First year of studies  

Second year of studies  

Third year of studies 

Note:
 

• code 30071 ‘Economia aziendale e delle istituzioni culturali modulo 1(Aziendale)’ [Management of cultural companies and institutions - module 1 (Management)] and code 30072 ‘Economia aziendale e delle istituzioni culturali modulo 2 (Istituzioni culturali)’ [Management of cultural companies and institutions - module 2 (cultural institutions)] are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30070 ‘Economia aziendale e delle istituzioni culturali’[Management of cultural companies and institutions].
• code 30074 ‘Istituzioni di micro e macroeconomia - modulo 1 (Microeconomia)’[Principles of micro and macroeconomics - module 1 (Microeconomics)] and code 30075 ‘Istituzioni di micro e macroeconomia - modulo 2 (Macroeconomia)’ [Principles of micro and macroeconomics - module 2 (Macroeconomics)]are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30073 ‘Istituzioni di micro e macroeconomia’[Principles of micro and macroeconomics].
• code 30038 ‘Diritto privato e commerciale modulo 1 (Privato)’ [Private and business law module 1 (Private law)] and code 30039 ‘Diritto privato e commerciale - modulo 2 (Commerciale)’ [Private and business law module 2 (Business law)] are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30037 ‘Diritto privato e commerciale’ [Private and business law]. 

The courses subdivided in modules are considered passed, and may be recorded in the student academic career and certified, only after passing both exams of which it is made up. The final grade is obtained by the grade point average of the two marks compared to the credits of each module. The average is rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.

It is furthermore specified that the credit points and the grades earned for the single modules passed will be 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 tran at the Punto Blu.

The positioning of elective course, internship and workshop in the I or II semester is merely a suggestion. Students can choose to include such activities in their study plan in the I or II semester or part in the I and part in the II semester.

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 on by the organs of administration.

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". 

The Major of Metodo, critica e ricerca nelle discipline artistiche/Method, Critique and Research in Artistic Disciplines is arranged in 3 courses, totalling 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 while the two second year courses are courses to be chosen by the students and 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.
Further information on courses are published on the website.

At the end of the first semester of the first year of studies students must express their preferences via yoU@B by Students must attend a workshop chosen from the following:
 

First year of studies  

Second year of studies  

Third year of studies 

Note:
 

• code 30071 ‘Economia aziendale e delle istituzioni culturali modulo 1(Aziendale)’ [Management of cultural companies and institutions - module 1 (Management)] and code 30072 ‘Economia aziendale e delle istituzioni culturali modulo 2 (Istituzioni culturali)’ [Management of cultural companies and institutions - module 2 (cultural institutions)] are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30070 ‘Economia aziendale e delle istituzioni culturali’[Management of cultural companies and institutions].
• code 30074 ‘Istituzioni di micro e macroeconomia - modulo 1 (Microeconomia)’[Principles of micro and macroeconomics - module 1 (Microeconomics)] and code 30075 ‘Istituzioni di micro e macroeconomia - modulo 2 (Macroeconomia)’ [Principles of micro and macroeconomics - module 2 (Macroeconomics)]are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30073 ‘Istituzioni di micro e macroeconomia’[Principles of micro and macroeconomics].
• code 30038 ‘Diritto privato e commerciale modulo 1 (Privato)’ [Private and business law module 1 (Private law)] and code 30039 ‘Diritto privato e commerciale - modulo 2 (Commerciale)’ [Private and business law module 2 (Business law)] are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30037 ‘Diritto privato e commerciale’ [Private and business law]. 
•  ‘Arte e cultura II - modulo 1 [Arts and culture II (module 1) and ‘Arte e cultura II modulo 2 [Arts and culture II (module 2)] are respectively the first and the second module of Arte e cultura II [Arts and culture II]: code 30116 Arti visive [Visual art], code 30119 Critica della cultura visiva [Visual cultures], code 30110 Opinione pubblica, informazione e narrazione [Public opinion, information, narration], code 30107 Storia dello spettacolo [History of performing arts], code 30113 Storia e critica della cultura [History and the critique of the culture]. 

The courses subdivided in modules are considered passed, and may be recorded in the student academic career and certified, only after passing both exams of which it is made up. The final grade is obtained by the grade point average of the two marks compared to the credits of each module. The average is rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.

It is furthermore specified that the credit points and the grades earned for the single modules passed will be 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 tran at the Punto Blu.

The positioning of elective course, internship and workshop in the I or II semester is merely a suggestion. Students can choose to include such activities in their study plan in the I or II semester or part in the I and part in the II semester.

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 on by the organs of administration.

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". 

The Majors are arranged in 2 courses, totalling 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 assigned major to the first year will be confirmed in the second year.

Students must choose one of the five alternative study paths:

For students initially enrolled in starting from the 2010-2011 academic year

At the end of the first semester of the first year of studies students must express their preferences via yoU@B by clicking on the "Scelta insegnamento di percorso" (Major course choice).  Students must indicate courses in order of preference.

Should the course preferences not be distributed evenly, or in cases where the first course choice has been filled, students are assigned the second choice if there are places available, otherwise they are assigned the third choice or successive ones.

Students are informed of the course assigned via a personalized message in the student's Diary yoU@B .  The assigned course is binding and will be confirmed automatically also in the second year.

VISUAL ARTS
The Major's objective being that of giving students the basis  to study and interpret  ancient, modern and contemporary visual arts 

VISUAL CULTURES
The objective of the Major  is an in-depth study of the fundamental topics of visual cultures, such as photography, design, cinema, radio and television.

PUBLIC OPINION, INFORMATION, NARRATION
The Major studies 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
The Major 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
The primary objective of the course is to introduce students to an historical, critical and phenomenological knowledge of the foundations of western culture.It takes into consideration three cultural areas:
1. Historical narration and its cognizance , 2. Poetic and artistic knowledge, 3. Philosophical knowledge as an ethical institution.The path provides future designers in the various fields of art and culture the knowledge of the roots and origin of the works, and in general the sense they have to deal with, preserve and promote.

Finally such knowledge is inscribed in the relationship that the economy has maintained and is maintaining with such fields.

Further information on courses are published on the website.

Students must attend a workshop chosen from the following:
 

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 2011-2012 academic year, the Undergraduate School offers the first and second year of studies for the following three-year Bachelor programs in the Faculty of Economics:

• 3 Bachelor programs which are part of the "Management" field of study (no. L-18, Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007):
  - Bachelor of Economia aziendale e management [Business Administration and Management] (CLEAM);
  - Bachelor of Economia e finanza [Economics and Finance] (CLEF);
  - Bachelor of Economia e management per arte, cultura e comunicazione [Economics and Management in Arts, Culture and Communication] (CLEACC) ;
• 1 Bachelor program which is part of the "Economics" field of study (no. L-33, Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007):
  - Bachelor of Economia e scienze sociali [Economics and Social Sciences] (CLES);
• 1 Bachelor 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 International Economics, Management and Finance (BIEMF).

Four 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] and International Economics, Management and Finance.

The Bachelor of International Economics, Management and Finance is taught in English and has a marked international preparation.

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

The structure of the 4 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 programs. Basic knowledge concerning the fields of political economics, corporate economics, and quantitative methods and law is covered;
• characterization of the Bachelor 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 from among seven different clusters or selecting elective courses from among the general list.  

The class groups, comprised on average of 125 students per class group, are structured as follows:

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.

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 courses;
• activity chosen by the student: electives or internship;
• first and second European Union language;
• computer skills;
• final paper.
  

The student's individual study plan must include at least two courses taught in English (compulsory and/or elective).

For students to graduate, the university reform requires that they have knowledge of 2 European Union languages, besides Italian, for all programs in the fields of Economics and Management (first and second language).

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.

The list of elective courses is wide. The elective courses of the lists are divided in clusters.

They can be freely chosen in a cluster or from among the list of all the courses of the elective courses offered in the academic year.

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

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

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.

Program Director:
Prof. Francesco Perrini

Assistant to the Program Director:
Dott. Ubaldo Macchitella

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

The objective of the Bachelor of Economia aziendale e management [Business Administration and Management] (CLEAM) is to give a sound grounding and preparation in the areas of business, economics, quantitative analysis and law; a broad grounding in the business areas, in order to assure a command of all the areas that concern therunning of companiesincluding company operations (organization, strategy, planning, management, marketing and sales, production, corporate finance, ) and company type (commercial, services, manufacturing, public administration, ) and economic areas in which companies work(industrial, financial, public administration).

A further objective of the Bachelor programis to provide the means for participants to behave in an ethical and socially responsible manner.

CLEAM graduates can continue their studies in a MSc Program and benefit from the following professional opportunities:
 

• management in various areas (marketing and sales, finance, personnel, administration, etc.) and of companies (private, public);
•  consulting and professional opportunities;
• entrepreneurial opportunities (self-employed or in the family businesses)

Freelance workers must be on the register (in the Albo , B section), after completing an internship and passing the state examination.

CLEAM is one of Università Bocconi’s four Bachelor programs sharing a common foundation, i.e. it shares with the others part of the educational path mostly concentrated in the first three semesters.

From the fourth semester CLEAM, differs fromother Bachelor programs by concentrating on business and management courses.

The objective of common foundation courses is to give all students the same common concepts, methodologies and basic notions covering the areas of business, economics, quantitative analysis and law.

In the last three semesters students first attend courses (characteristic of the Bachelor program) which generally concentrate on management (from strategy to production and marketing), company organization including accounting and business finance and the different types of private and public companies.In the final phase of the course students may adapt their study plan to their individual objectives through the activities chosen by the students.

In addition, the study plan includes: 

• a computer science test requiring the ECDL license as a prerequisite or similar certifications recognized by the University
• two EU languages other than the student’s mother tongue.English is compulsory for students who are not English mother tongue.
• seminars to develop behavioral skills (seminars that help students improve public speaking skills, plan and organize their work, team work, and develop leadership qualities)
• a final paper.At the end of the degree program students must prepare a short in-depth written report on one of the subjects studied in the degree program.The final report can be theoretical or empirical or based on the student’s experience during his internship in Italy or abroad.

The course is taught in Italian, but students must include in their study plan exams of courses taught in English.

First year of studies 2009-2010 a. y.

Second year of studies 2010-2011 a. y. 

Note:
 

• code 6230 ‘Matematica - modulo 1 (Generale)’ [ Mathematics module 1 (General)] and code 6231 ‘Matematica modulo 2 (Applicata)’ [Mathematics module 2 (Applied)] are respectively the first and the second module of the Matematica[Mathematics] course code 6007.
• Code 6233 ‘Economia - modulo 1(Microeconomia)’[Economics module 1 (Microeconomics)] and code 6234 ‘Economia - modulo 2(Macroeconomia)’ [Economics module 2 (Macroeconomics)] are respectively the first and the second module of the ‘Economia’ [Economics] couse code 6232.
• 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.   

The courses subdivided in modules are considered passed, and may be recorded in the student academic career and certified, only after passing both exams of which it is made up. The final grade is obtained by the grade point average of the two marks compared to the credits of each module. The average is rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.

It is furthermore specified that the credit points and the grades earned for the single modules passed will be 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.

The positioning of elective courses and of internship in the I or in the II semester is merely a suggestion. Students can choose to include such activities in their study plan in the I semester or in the II semester, or one in the I and one in the II semester. Information relating to the rules for the choice of the elective courses is included in "Choice of elective courses". The student's individual study plan must include at least 1 compulsory and/or elective course 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 on by the organs of administration.

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.

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/languagecentre.

Program Director:
Prof. Stefano Gatti

Assistant to the Program Director:
Dott. Giacomo Nocera

Management (no. L-18, Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007)

CLEF graduates may continue their studies in a MSc Program and have access to a broad range of job opportunities in finance such as:
 

• Credit analyst (for commercial banks, leasing companies, factoring and consumer credit)
• Private banking
• Risk management
• Investment banking M&A analyst
• Investment restructuring analyst
• Analyst in a rating agency
• Equity capital markets
• Debt capital markets
• Trading: desk bonds
• Trading: desk equity
• Trading: desk derivatives
• Insurance broker
• Insurance risk management
• Assistant portfolio manager
• Private equity analyst
• Administration, finance and treasury department of non financial companies
• Auditor

The course prepares students for the profession of:
 

• Accounting and finance experts
• Market liaison expert

CLEF is one of Università Bocconi’s four Bachelor programs sharing a common foundation, i.e. it shares with the others part of the educational path mostly concentrated in the first three semesters.

From the fourth semester CLEF, differs fromother Bachelor programs by concentrating on finance courses.

The objective of common foundation courses is to give all students the same common concepts, methodologies and basic notions covering the areas of business, economics, quantitative instruments and law.

In the last three semesters students first attend courses (characteristic of the Bachelor program) which concentrate on corporate finance including accounting, financial markets and the mechanisms to define monetary variables and interest rates. Special attention is given to the general principles of business management to financial brokers (banks, insurance and movables).In addition, an in-depth study of quantitative applications practical for the courses characteristic of the Bachelor Program.

In the final phase of the program students may adapt their study plan to their individual objectives through activities chosen by the students.

In addition, the study plan includes:
 

• a computer science test requiring the ECDL license as a prerequisite or similar certifications recognized by the University
• two EU languages other than the student’s mother tongue.English is compulsory for students who are not English mother tongue.
• Seminars to develop behavioral skills (seminars that help studentsimprove public speaking skills, plan and organize their work, work in a team, and develop leadership qualities)
• a final paper.At the end of the Bachelor program students must prepare a short in-depth written report on one of the subjects studied in the Bachelor program.The final paper can be theoretical or empirical or based on the student’s experience during his internship in Italy or abroad.

The program is taught in Italian, but students must include in their study plan exams of courses taught in English.

Second year of studies 2010-2011 a. y. 

Note:

• code 6230 ‘Matematica - modulo 1 (Generale)’ [Mathematics module 1 (General)] and code 6231 ‘Matematica modulo 2 (Applicata)’ [Mathematics module 2 (Applied)] are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 6007 Matematica [Mathematics];
• code 6233 ‘Economia - modulo 1 (Microeconomia)’ [Economics module 1 (Microeconomics)] and code 6234 ‘Economia - modulo 2 (Macroeconomia)’ [Economics module 2 (Macroeconomics)] are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 6232 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] .

 
The courses subdivided in modules are considered passed, and may be recorded in the student academic career and certified, only after passing both exams of which it is made up. The final grade is obtained by the grade point average of the two marks compared to the credits of each module. The average is rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.

It is furthermore specified that the credit points and the grades earned for the single modules passed will be 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.

The positioning of elective courses and of internship in the I or in the II semesters is merely a suggestion. Students can choose to include such activities in their study plan in the I semester or in the II semester, or one in the I and one in the II semester. Information relating to the rules for the choice of the elective courses is included in "Choice of elective courses". The student's individual study plan must include at least 1 compulsory and/or elective course 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 on by the organs of administration.

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.

Program Director:
Prof. Tommaso Monacelli

Assistant to the Program Director:
Dott. Ivan Moscati

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

The objective of the Bachelor of Economia e Scienze Sociali [Economics and Social Sciences] (CLES) is to produce skilled graduates capable of rigorously analysing market and economic systems, paying special attention to the influence of institutions and society as a whole.

Students are highly trained in the techniques of formulating economic policies by governments and international bodies, using company strategy analysis methods and application criteria of regulations and competition policies.

The objective of CLES is to provide students with a sound grounding in the areas of economics, quantitative analysis, business and law; solid grounding to be able to analyse market dynamics and the economic system as a whole using scientific methods.This means giving students the necessary knowledge in order to read and understand theoretical models, identify the key concepts of the models, deduce hypothesis subject to empirical verification, construct rigorous tests to compare with the data previously formulated hypothetical theories.

CLES graduates may continue their studies in a MSc Program, and benefit from job opportunities which can be grouped in four macro areas:

Policy
International bodies economist
Government institutions economist
Research
Applied researcher in public and private study centers

Consultancy
Economic consultant within ministries and authoritative bodies
Economic consultant in companies

Finance
Financial economist
Credit analyst

In order to become a Researcher in the public sector a competitive examination must be passed. In addition, the outcome is based not only on the degree but on other qualifications such as career progress, exclusive merit of the candidate.

CLES is one of Università Bocconi’s four Bachelor programs sharing a common foundation, i.e. it shares with the others part of the educational path mostly concentrated in the first three semesters.

From the fourth semester CLES, differs fromother Bachelor programs by concentrating on courses whose objective is to strengthen students’ analytical and statistic-economic background.

The objective of common foundation courses is to give all students the same common concepts, methodologies and basic notions covering the areas of economics, quantitative instruments, business and law.

In the last three semesters students first attend courses (characteristic of the Bachelor program) which concentrate on the areas of political economics, economic policy, industrial economics and Quantitative Methods.

In the final phase of the program students may adapt their study plan to their individual objectives through the activities chosen by the students.

In addition, the study plan includes:
 

• a computer science test requiring the ECDL license as a prerequisite or similar certifications recognized by the University
• two EU languages other than the student’s mother tongue.English is compulsory for students who are not English mother tongue.
• a final paper.At the end of the Bachelor program students must prepare a short in-depth written report on one of the subjects studied in the Bachelor program.The final paper can be theoretical or empirical or based on the student’s experience during his internship in Italy or abroad.

The program is taught in Italian, but students must include in their study plan exams of courses taught in English.

Second year of studies 2010-2011 a. y.

Note:
 

• code 6230 ‘Matematica - modulo 1 (Generale)’ [Mathematics module 1 (general) and code 6231 ‘Matematica modulo 2 (Applicata) [Mathematics module 1I (Applied) ]are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 6007 ‘Matematica’ [Mathematics].
• code 6233 ‘Economia - modulo 1 (Microeconomia)’ [Economics module 1] and code 6234‘Economia - modulo 2(Macroeconomia)’ [Economics module 2 (Macroeconomics)] are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 6232 ‘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].

The courses subdivided in modules are considered passed, and may be recorded in the student academic career and certified, only after passing both exams of which it is made up. The final grade is obtained by the grade point average of the two marks compared to the credits of each module. The average is rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.

It is furthermore specified that the credit points and the grades earned for the single modules passed will be 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.

The positioning of elective courses and of internship in the I or in the II semesters is merely a suggestion. Students can choose to include such activities in their study plan in the I semester or in the II semester, or one in the I and one in the II semester. Information relating to the rules for the choice of the elective courses is included in "Choice of elective courses". The student's individual study plan must include at least 1 compulsory and/or elective course 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 on by the organs of administration.

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.

Program Director:
Prof. Angelo Marcello Cardani

Assistant to the Program Director:
Prof. Elena Cantu'

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

The objective of the Bachelor of International Economics, Management and Finance (BIEMF)is to give a sound, integrated grounding and preparation in the areas of economics, management and finance, and to allow in-depth studies in one of the three areas, according to personal interest.

The aim is to prepare students to think globally and to analyse each theme both individually and as part of a broader context, where the key word is interaction.The program will help students develop a global, international, integrated approach, through the use of comparative techniques, paying particular attention to institutional themes.

Specifically the objective of the program is to provide: a solid grounding in the areas of business, economics, quantitative analysis and law, in an international context, emphasizing where possible, the comprehension of institutional themes that distinguish Europe; a solid grounding which provides:

• A vision of the cultural, scientific and professional methods and contents which graduates dealing with international economics operating in public and private companies with solid international connections need
• Knowledge of the principal instruments to manage markets and international competition, with special reference to the European Union as a unique platform for global competition
• Familiarity with managerial models typical of companies with strong international exposure and in general, organizational skills in the different economic systems which are becoming ever so integrated
• Command of the principal instruments in order to develop analyses and assessments free of the constraints of the economic system form an international perspective;
• Knowledge of quantitative methods for economic micro and macro applied analysis .

BIEMF graduates can continue their studies in a MSc Program or can choose to enter the world of work. The main professional opportunities are:
 

• in various roles in national and international companies (marketing and sales, finance and banks, human resources,administration, auditing, etc.);
•  in national and international consultancy;
• in research, especially in the international area;
• in national and international institutions

BIEMF is one of Università Bocconi’s four Bachelor programs sharing a common foundation, i.e. it shares with the others part of the educational path mostly concentrated in the first three semesters.

From the fourth semester BIEMF, differs fromother Bachelor programs by offering courses concentrating on business, economics and finance.

The objective of common foundation courses is to give all students the same common concepts, methodologies and basic notions covering the areas of business, economics, quantitative instruments and law.

Starting from the fourth semester students must further concentrate on the areas of economics, management or finance by choosing the relating Major according to individual interest.

In addition, activities chosen by the student are also included.

In addition, the study plan includes:
 

• a computer science test requiring the ECDL license as a prerequisite or similar certifications recognized by the university
• two EU languages other than the student’s mother tongue. Italian is compulsory for students who are not Italian mother tongue.
• Seminars to develop behavioral skills (seminars that help studentsimprove public speaking skills, plan and organize their work, work in a team, and develop leadership qualities)
• a final paper.At the end of the Bachelor program students must prepare a short in-depth written report on one of the subjects studied in the Bachelor program.The final paper can be theoretical or empirical or based on the student’s experience during his internship, which is highly recommended,in eitherItaly or abroad.

The course is taught entirely in English in an international environment, given the presence of students and teaching staff from different countries.

The prerequisite for admission to the I year 2011-2012 of the  program is at least one of the following: 
 

• First Certificate in English (FCE), or
• Business English Certificate Vantage, or
• Business English Certificate Higher, or
• IELTS with a minimum mark of 6.5 out of 9, or
• valid TOEFL certification with a minimum mark of 567 out of 677 (if paper based) or 227 out of 300 (if computer based), or 86 out of 120 (if internet based), or
   Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), or
• Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), or
• IB diploma, High School diploma or GCE, (at least 50% of the subjects in the curriculum must have been taught in English), or
•  English native speaker.

The Admissions Board reserves the right to evaluate any other English language certifications.

Note:

• code 6230‘Mathematics - module 1 (General)’ and code 6231‘Mathematics - module 2 (Applied)’ are respectively the first and the second module of the course code code 6007 ‘Mathematics’.
• code 6233 ‘Economics - module 1 (Microeconomics)’ and code 6234 ‘Economics - module 2 (Macroeconomics)’ are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 6232 ‘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’. 

The courses subdivided in modules are considered passed, and may be recorded in the student academic career and certified, only after passing both exams of which it is made up. The final grade is obtained by the grade point average of the two marks compared to the credits of each module. The average is rounded up if decimals are equal or higher than 5, rounded down if they are lower than 5.

It is furthermore specified that the credit points and the grades earned for the single modules passed will be 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.

The positioning of elective courses and of internship in the I or in the II semesters is merely a suggestion. Students can choose to include such activities in their study plan in the I semester or in the II semester, or one in the I and one in the II semester. Information relating to the rules for the choice of the elective courses is included in "Choice of elective courses".

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 on by the organs of administration.

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".

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

Program Director:
Prof. Paola Dubini

Assistant to the Program Director:
Dott.ssa Claudia Tacchino

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

The objective of the Bachelor of Economia e Management per arte, cultura e comunicazione [Economics and Management in Arts, Culture and Communication] (CLEACC) is to give students the know-how and at the same time develop organizational skills in order to manage cultural and artistic institutions economically and efficiently.

Specifically the objective is to:
 

• Integrate economic culture with general culture to build professional competence (managerial, design and entrepreneurial) in the sectors of art, culture and communication;
• Provide a basic grounding to understand the relationship between cultural institutions and their markets of reference, including public service constraints and conditions;
• Provide expertise in analysis methods in the areas of economics, law and social issues, in order to understand the development of related business practice;
• Provide business management skills, especially from the operational, commercial, organizational and financial point of view;
• Develop awareness in terms of organizational behavior and comprehension of the dynamics of the group and the processes including decision-making, negotiations and knowledge;
• Develop awareness of technological scenarios and to the resulting technological innovations in the sectors of communication and cultural services, in general;
• Develop a sense of creativeness and a business-like attitude, in order to imagine new methods of achievement in the sectors of art, culture and communication.

Besides continuing their studies in a graduate-level course CLEACC graduates, have access to a vast range of job opportunities such as:
 

• middle managers in communication, entertainment, museums and libraries;
•  programming and scheduling managers for communication companies;
•  rights and distribution managers for the above;
• internal and external communications managers;
• events managers; entertainment organizers; festival organizers;
• cultural-touristic events specialists
• analysts in the cultural and multimedia sectors;
• state-of the-art communications managers
• syndicated activities manager in arts, culture, sports, communication;
•  theme parks manager
• entrepreneurial, professional and consultancy activities in the above sectors.

In these positions, experts make decisions in the commercial and marketing sectors, organization and information systems, finance and fund raising, logistics, strategy and general management.

The study plan is divided in four parts:
 

• one part regards courses that provide a basic grounding in business management (business economics, accounting, strategy, organization, marketing, corporate finance/financial systems; economics (micro/macroeconomics, finance and economics history, aesthetics, a solid quantitative mathematical grounding in statistics and law. Some courses provide in-depth studies in the creative and communications sectors.
• one part focuses on broader cultural aspects: the study of various cultural institutions and cultural anthropology; students can also choose modules concerning art and culture, which, by alternating the basic courses of the first and second year, study such areas as: Visual arts; Criticism of visual culture; Western culture; Public opinion, information and narration; History of entertainment. Thus students acquire a basic, direct grounding in the cultural and artistic language.
• Workshops introduce students to specific sectors, of businesses and institutions operating in the areas of the arts, culture, and communication. Examples of sectors studied in the workshops are: Fashion & lifestyle; Tourism and territory; Music business; Design-based industries and companies; Radio and television; Communication; Film Industry Management; Museums and art markets; Theater and live entertainment; Publishing industry
• The last part of the study plan includes educational activities freely chosen by the students

In addition, the study plan includes:
 

• a computer science test requiring the ECDL license as a prerequisite or similar certifications recognized by the University
• two EU languages other than the student’s mother tongue. English is compulsory for students who are not English mother tongue.
• Seminars to develop behavioral skills (seminars that help students improve public speaking skills, plan and organize their work, work in a team, and develop leadership qualities)
• a final paper. At the end of the Bachelor program students must prepare a short in-depth written report on one of the subjects studied in the Bachelor program. The final paper can be theoretical or empirical or based on the student’s experience during his internship, in Italy or abroad.

The program is taught in Italian, but students must include in their study plan exams of courses taught in English.

Second year of studies 2010-2011 a. y.