GUIDES TO THE UNIVERSITY

The Economics Faculty of Università Bocconi offers 10 MSc programs.
The University Graduate School offers 10 MSc programs:

• 8 MSc programs belonging to the  Management field of study (LM-77 of the Ministerial Decree 16 March, 2007):
  - Management (M)
  - Marketing Management (MM);
  - International Management (IM);
  - Amministrazione, finanza aziendale e controllo - Accounting, financial management and control (AFC);
  
  - Economia e management delle amministrazioni pubbliche e delle istituzioni internazionali [Economics and Management of Public Administration and International Institutions] (CLAPI);
  - Economia e management delle istituzioni e dei mercati finanziari (CLEFIN) - Finance (FINANCE);
  - Economia e legislazione per l'impresa [Law and Business Administration] (CLELI);
  - Economics and Management in Arts, Culture, Media and Entertainment (ACME);
• 2 MSc programs belonging to the Economics field of study (LM-56 of the Ministerial Decree 16 March, 2007):
  
  - Discipline economiche e sociali (DES) - Economic and Social Sciences (ESS);
  - Economics and Management of Innovation and Technology (EMIT);

On average the class groups are comprised of 85 students per class group.  First year class groups are structured as follows:

* started up from the 2011-12

The MSc 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 degree program. The workload includes classroom activities (lessons, exercises, seminars) and individual study.

In accordance with the ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), on average one credit point corresponds to 25 hours of work for the student; about 8 hours 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, MSc students must have acquired 120 credit points.

The credit points assigned to each individual educational activity are earned when students pass the exam or when their progress is verified in other ways required by the activity.

Università Bocconi offers preparatory courses held before the start of lessons. These courses are an important tool which helps students to face the subjects characterizing the first year of the Master of Science program.

As Master of Science Programs are more specific than the Bachelor Programs and as the composition of class groups is heterogeneous, the attendance is strongly recommended because they help all students enrolled to face the commitment of the university experience. The course profiles of Master of Science programs have been therefore created by considering the basic knowledge of the undergraduate programs acquired and known.

Detailed information is available in "Preparatory courses".

The MSc program structures are made up of educational activities which earn credit points, they are divided in :

• compulsory course (including seminars) also interchangeable;
• activities chosen by students: electives or other educational activities (e.g. workshops or assignments);
• first and second  EU foreign language;
• Internship or similar activities;
• thesis.

In order to be awarded the MSc Degree, for MSc Programs in the fields of Management" and "Economicsthe regulations require knowledge of 2 European Union languages, in addition to Italian (first and second language).

Every MSc program structure includes compulsory courses, relating  to exams that all students taking that degree must pass.

Compulsory courses are needed in order to satisfy program requirements and they represent the fundamental building blocks for achieving the educational objectives of the degree program.

This chapter contains a section concerning to each MSc program where students can find the detailed program structure with the list of all the compulsory courses and compulsory courses that can be chosen by the student, credit point value and position in the program.

Some study plans include compulsory courses and/or curriculum that can be freely chosen. For procedure see "Curricular choices of the first year of studies".

Students can receive credit for exams concerning each compulsory course taken at universities abroad as part of the programs offered by the International Relations Service, unless they are part of the list of not recognized exams.
Students can receive credit for exams recognized either in full or partial after the course program has been integrated according to the procedures that can be found in "Credit for exams passed at universities abroad".

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

Detailed courses programs (course syllabuses) are generally available online and  they are also generally given out in the classrooms by teachers on the first days of lessons.

Elective courses are chosen by students in order to complete their individual study plans, as provided for by the curriculum of studies, the major chosen, from  the group of courses offered by the University and/or offered in collaboration with other universities.
This chapter contains a section concerning  each MSc program where students can find the detailed program structure with the number of electives scheduled.
Elective courses are generally worth 6 credit points.

The choice of electives must be made at the start of the second year of studies for all programs with the exception of the DES/ESS for which the choice must be made during the first year of the course. The procedure is indicated in "First-year procedures, rules and administrative deadlines".

Before choosing their electives students should consult the "Table of incompatible courses", the "Table of banned courses"and the table of "Subject Groups" that can be found in the appendix.

The "Incompatible courses table" indicates the courses that cannot be chosen together in the same study plan because their course programs are either exactly or partly similar. The "Banned courses table" indicates the courses that cannot be included together in a specific MSc program.

The exams related to electives can be taken at universities abroad as part of the programs offered by the International Relations Service. The criteria and credit approval procedure is indicated in "Credit for exams passed at universities abroad".

The course profiles are available together with specification of the course's instruction language (Italian and/or English) at www.unibocconi.eu/courses.

Detailed course programs (course syllabuses) are available online and  they are also generally given out in the classrooms by teachers on the first days of lessons.

Workshops are interdisciplinary activities. Student evaluation is exam based and marked out of 30 by the workshop professor.

Assignments involve students carrying out individual research on topics decided upon with the Course Director of either a compulsory or an elective course included in the study plan. Student evaluation is based on the written assignment which is marked out of 30. To each course can be allocated one in-depth study worth a maximum of 3 credit points.

Compulsory courses, recommended majors, elective selection criteria and choice groups for each MSc program are listed below.

The educational offer for the 2011-2012 academic year will include an e-learning class group for some elective courses already taught in the same semester with traditional methods.

Some highly-motivated and deserving MSc students will be allowed to obtain academic credit from higher level courses. That is, courses held as part of the following Bocconi PhD Programs: PhD in Economics and Finance, PhD in Business Administration and Management and PhD in Statistics. You can check further information on the number of courses that can be validated in the paragraph relating to each Master of Science program structure. Further information on administrative procedures to apply and to have the PhD exams passed recognized is included in chapter "Higher Level Courses".

Assistant to the Program Director:
Prof. Nicola Misani

Field of study:
Management (no. LM-77 of the Ministerial Decree 16 March, 2007)

The objective of the MSc in Management Program is to provide students with advanced knowledge of the main business areas: management control, marketing, finance, work organization, strategic management; advanced knowledge of the main variables in business, especially law variables, macroeconomics and quantitative analysis.The goal being to teach the multifunctional competences necessary for an integrated and coherent management of businesses.

The course is especially geared to students with an appropriate background covering the areas of business, economics and law- interested in acquiring the ability to fully understand the business world in itseconomic, juridical and social contexts.

The main professional and work opportunities for graduates in the Master of Science in Management are:

• Managers in companies working in different sectors.Graduates in Management can find work in different business areas, especially in corporate support activities in particular strategic planning and the organization and management of human resources;
• Analysts in highly advanced services companies, such as business consultancy companies, especially strategic/organization consultancy companies;
• Entrepreneur in companies of various sizes operating in different sectors, especially as creators of start-ups, in which the graduate in Management can put to use the knowledge and competences acquired in the MSc of Science Program.

As a multidisciplinary course, graduates in the Master of Science in Management acquire knowledge and comprehension abilities which will allow them to enter many professions open to specialists in such sectors as management, business ands banking

• team work in order to appreciate individual differences working in a group;
• being assertive and managing interpersonal relations efficiently;
• public speaking and using methods and techniques in presentations efficiently; manage relations in multi-cultural contexts highlighting the diversity of views.

The second year includes educational activities chosen by the student (including courses), activities which may be focused on a specific area of specialization.Students may draft their study plan to include areas of specialization as: Project management, Management consulting, Entrepreneurship, small- and medium-size companies, Management of fashion companies, Management and sectors, Management of social-sector companies, Organization and management of human resources.

Students are allowed to draw from both Bocconi as well as other universities (chiefly foreign).

In addition, the study plan includes as compulsory educational activities:

• a 3-month work experience (internship or similar activity);
• two EU languages other than one’s mother tongue (English is compulsory for all non-native speakers of English);
• the thesis, which underscores the educational path, is carried out under the supervision of an advisor and researches a subject-area linked to the disciplines characterizing the graduate’s curriculum.

Students are encouraged to study abroad for a period of one month to one year (Campus abroad, Exchange Programs, Free-Mover Semester Programs, Master CEMS-MIM, Double Degree Programs).

The Program is taught in Italian, but students must include in their study plan at least one exam from a course taught in English.

The program structure of the M program comprises educational activities for a total of 120 credit points.
The M program structure is structured in two curricula:

• Curriculum Percorsi di Management (Majors of Management)
• Curriculum Organizzazione e gestione delle risorse umane (Organization and Human Resource Management)

During the first year of studies, in January students have choosen between the two curricula.

Upon enrolment to the second year, via Punto Blu, students choose the related major and electives.

Students who wish to change the first year curriculum choice must sit all compulsory exams required for the new curriculum. In this case curriculum compulsory courses that have been taken and passed cannot be recognized as electives.  

Curriculum  Majors of Management

The student's study plan must include at least one exam for a course taught in English.This is not required for students who, by spending a semester abroad as part of the Exchange Program, Double Degree or Free mover semester program in countries where sitting for exams in English is not possible, pass ALL the elective courses of the second year of studies included in the program structure.

Some highly-motivated and deserving MSc students will be allowed to include up to two PhD courses in their study plan. Of these, they can request recognition of 1 course in place of MSc electives and 1 course as an additional one. Detailed information on how to choose such courses, rules, administrative deadlines and recognition procedures see "Higher Level Courses".

Some opportunities to study abroad as part of short programs (i.e. Campus Abroad) and long programs (such as Exchange programs lasting a semester and Double Degree Programs) are offered.

For information see paragraph "International Opportunities".

For detailed information on foreign languages see "Foreign languages"

During the second year of studies students choose 3 courses which correspond to the 18 credit points referring to the educational activities chosen by the students concerning the personalized academic major (free track) or one of the following recommended majors:  

• Management of Fashion & Design firms;
• Green Management and Sustainability (collectively with EMIT);
• Entrepreneurship and small and medium-size companies;
• Management consulting;
• Social enterprise management (collectively with CLAPI);
• Management and Industries;
• Organization and Human Resource Management;
• Project management.

Majors' presentation

The MSc Program Director is available during office hours to provide more information concerning the program structure. Student office hours are published on the website at http://www.unibocconi.eu/studentconsultationhours.

It should be noted that while adhering to the  educational objectives of the MSc program and the ministerial tables concerning  the field of study of Management, the program structure may be subject to slight variations decided on by the Organs of administration.

Coordinator of the major: Prof. S. Testa

The major structure includes:

a) 3 courses chosen from among the following:

1 course to be chosen from the elective courses of MSc Programs (included the previous ones) to be agreed upon by with the Major coordinator.

Students of the Major are strongly recommended to attend the "Laboratorio Moda e Design" [Fashion and Design Workshop] which, being a field-project activity, will be recognised in the study plan as Internship or similar activity (10 CP).

Major coordinator: prof. Stefano Pogutz

The major structure includes:

a) 3 courses chosen from among the following:

1 course freely chosen from among the electives (included the previus ones) of MSc programs to be preferably agreed upon by with the Major coordinator.

Coordinator of the major: Prof. G. Corbetta

The major structure includes:

a) 3 courses chosen from among the following:

Coordinator of the major: Prof. F. Pennarola

The major structure includes:

a) 3 courses chosen from among the following:

Coordinator of the major: Prof. Giorgio Fiorentini

The major structure includes:

a) 3 courses chosen from among the following:

Students are suggested to include the course code 20279 Management e fund raising dell'impresa sociale non profit [Management and fund raising of social not for profit enterprises] essential for the major.

Coordinator of the major: Prof. C. Salvato

The major structure includes:

a) 3 courses chosen from among the following:

Coordinator of the major: Silvia Bagdadli

The major structure includes:

a) 3 courses chosen from among the following:

Coordinator of the major: prof. Massimo Magni

The major structure includes:
a) 3 courses chosen from among the following:

The 18 credit points concerning  the educational activities chosen by the students are divided into 3 courses freely chosen by the student from among the electives of MSc programs; the allocation of electives is subject to the official approval of the MSc Program Director or his/her delegate to the Academic Affairs Division.

• Curriculum Percorsi di Management (Majors of Management)
• Curriculum Organizzazione e gestione delle risorse umane (Organization and Human Resource Management)

During the first year of studies, in the period 9 - 23 January 2012 students must choose between the two curricula.

Upon enrolment to the second year, via Punto Blu, students choose the related major and electives.

Students who wish to change the first year curriculum choice must sit all compulsory exams required for the new curriculum. In this case curriculum compulsory courses that have been taken and passed cannot be recognized as electives.  

Curriculum  Majors of Management

Curriculum "Organization and Human Resource Management"

Second year of studies 2012-2013 academic year   

The student's study plan must include at least one exam for a course taught in English. This is not required for students who, by spending a semester abroad as part of the Exchange Program, Double Degree or Free mover semester program in countries where sitting for exams in English is not possible, pass ALL the elective courses of the second year of studies included in the program structure.

Some highly-motivated and deserving MSc students will be allowed to include up to two PhD courses in their study plan. Of these, they can request recognition of 1 course in place of MSc electives and 1 course as an additional one. Detailed information on how to choose such courses, rules, administrative deadlines and recognition procedures see paragraph "Higher Level Courses".

Some opportunities to study abroad as part of short programs (i.e. Campus Abroad) and long programs (such as Exchange programs lasting a semester and Double Degree Programs) are offered.

For information see paragraph "International Opportunities".

For detailed information on foreign languages see "Foreign languages"

During the second year of studies students choose 3 courses which correspond to the 18 credit points referring to the educational activities chosen by the students concerning the personalized academic major (free track) or one of the following recommended majors:  

• Management of Fashion & Design firms;
• Managing Multinational Companies;
• Green Management and Sustainability (collectively with EMIT);
• Entrepreneurship and small and medium-size companies;
• Management consulting;
• Organization and Human Resource Management;
• Project management.

Majors' presentation

The MSc Program Director is available during office hours to provide more information concerning the program structure. Student office hours are published on the website at http://www.unibocconi.eu/studentconsultationhours.

It should be noted that while adhering to the  educational objectives of the MSc program and the ministerial tables concerning  the field of study of Management, the program structure may be subject to slight variations decided on by the Organs of administration.

The major structure includes:

a) 3 courses chosen from among the following:

1 course to be chosen from the elective courses (included the previous ones) of MSc Programs  to be agreed upon by with the Major coordinator.

Students of the Major are strongly recommended to attend the "Laboratorio Moda e Design" [Fashion and Design Workshop] which, being a field-project activity, will be recognised in the study plan as Internship or similar activity (10 CP).

Coordinator of the major: Prof.ssa G. Lojacono

The major structure includes:

a) 3 courses chosen from among the following:

Major coordinator: prof. Stefano Pogutz

The major structure includes:

a) 3 courses chosen from among the following:

The major structure includes:

a) 3 courses chosen from among the following:

Coordinator of the major: Prof. F. Pennarola

The major structure includes:

a) 3 courses chosen from among the following:

The major structure includes:

a) 3 courses chosen from among the following:

The major structure includes:
a) 3 courses chosen from among the following:

The 18 credit points concerning  the educational activities chosen by the students are divided into 3 courses freely chosen by the student from among the electives of MSc programs; the allocation of electives is subject to the official approval of the MSc Program Director or his/her delegate to the Academic Affairs Division.

Some opportunities to study abroad as part of short programs (i.e. Campus Abroad) and long programs (such as Exchange programs lasting a semester and Double Degree Programs) are offered.

Double Degree Programs are addressed to a selected group of students who have excelled in their studies and have adequate language skills.

Students who are admitted can study a year in Italy and a year abroad; at the end of the courses they will obtain both the Italian Master of Science Degree and the equivalent foreign degree awarded by the partner school.
The partner schools  for the M and equivalent foreign graduate degrees are listed below:

• Rotterdam School of Management RSM, Erasmus Universiteit: Master of Science in Business Administration;
• Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (Hec) - Paris: Diplome in Management; 
• Esade : Master of Science in International Management;
• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad: Postgraduate Programme in Management (for students initially enrolled starting from the 2011-2012 academic year);
• Universitat St.Gallen (Hsg) - St. Gallen, Swiss: master of Arts in Banking and Finance;
• FGV, Fundaçao Getulio Vargas EAESP: Mestrado Profissional em Gestao Internacional.

For updated information on Double Degree agreeements please consult the website http://www.ir.unibocconi.eu/doubledegree.

Furthermore, those students who are selected on the basis of their academic performance can also obtain the CEMS-MIM (Master in International Management) awarded by the network CEMS, of which Bocconi is a member.

The Master in International Management MIM offered by CEMS (Community of European Management Schools) is an additional opportunity to make an international experience during the second year of studies of the Master of Science program. The program lasts about one academic year and its curriculum combines academic knowledge with on-the-field experience. Students are awarded a joint diploma issued by the 17 partner universities together managing the program.

For procedures to enrol in the program see "Studying abroad".

Program Director:
Prof. Markus Venzin

Assistant to the Program Director:
prof.ssa Guia Pirotti

Field of study:
Management (no. LM-77 of the Ministerial Decree 16 March, 2007)

The educational objective of the Master of Science in International Management is to develop the managerial capabilities necessary to manage companies operating internationally. In addition to managerial knowledge, the program provides students with both cognizance and advanced competences in international economics, economics history and quantitative methods as well as more specialized knowledge in order to operate in several sectors (e.g. management consulting, fashion and design, ) or business positions (e.g. marketing, finance, international commercial law, management control, etc.).

Finally the objective of the Master of Science in International Management is to develop:

• Technical skills facilitating both problem solving and strategic decision-making skills; these are concrete technical techniques, essential in putting to use real business strategies.
• Interpersonal skills interpersonal and leadership skills important in every field of culture.
• Research skills the course provides broad, in-depth knowledge of international markets developing the ability to carry out detailed, professional market research.
  The program provides the skills to handle international activities such as preparing market access strategies by identifying the competition, laws, partners, client groups, etc.

The program is geared for Italian and foreign students who have previously studied management. The ideal candidate will have an excellent academic curriculum, international experience acquired through international study programs, an entrepreneurial spirit and good relationship skills.

The main professional and work opportunities for graduates in the Master of Science in International Management are:

Multinational Companies: graduates in International Management can find work in large companies in many areas where international management skills are required. They are capable of working efficiently in multicultural teams. Knowledge of international functional strategies, international marketing and finance will allow them to have access to a broad range of work opportunities within the multinational company.

• Consulting Company: numerous consultancy projects support the multinational companies in the management phase of their international role efficiently integrating their branch network in world context. The Master of Science in International Management prepares students to deal with cross border management projects.
• Companies operating in highly symbolic markets: the program allows students to have direct experiences and gain exceptional competence in companies known worldwide. Graduates in International Management are a crucial source for companies competing in market segments characterized by a competitive advantage based on creative design and marketing; like fashion and/or designer products.
• Small and Medium-size Companies: Graduates in International Management can work as Business Development Managers (responsible for business growth), Export Managers or managers abroad in one of the countries that contribute to the growth of Small and Medium-size Companies beyond national borders. They will be able to identify and select market opportunities abroad capitalizing on their importance through exporting strategies, etc.. Our graduates are educated to behave as businessmen at corporate level in foreign markets.
• Research Centers and Educational Institutions: in these organizations, graduates in International Management can make considerable contributions thanks to their systemic and inter-functional knowledge of the companies.
• Government agencies: the program puts great emphasis on both applied economics and political economics. The practical study of the role governments and supranational institutions play in world business makes our graduates preferred candidates in government agency posts.

• a (approximately) 3-month work experience (internship or similar activity);
• two EU languages (Italian is compulsory for all non-native speakers of Italian);
• the thesis, which underscores the educational path, is carried out under the supervision of an advisor and researches a subject-area linked to the disciplines characterizing the graduate’s curriculum;

Students are encouraged to study abroad for a period of one month to one year (Campus abroad, Exchange Programs, Free-Mover Semester Programs, Master CEMS-MIM, Double Degree Programs).

The Master of Science in International Management is taught in English.

The program structure of the Master of Science in International Management comprise educational activities for a total of 120 credit points.

First year of studies

NOTE:

• code 20205 ‘International economics and business dynamics - Module 1 (Applied international economics)’ and code 20168 ‘International economics and business dynamics - Module 2 (Evolution in international business)‘ are respectively the first and second module of the course code 20169 ‘International economics and business dynamics’.

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 and 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.

Some highly-motivated and deserving MSc students will be allowed to include up to two PhD courses in their study plan. Of these, they can request recognition of 1 course in place of a MSc elective one and 1 course as an additional one. Detailed information on how to choose such courses, rules, administrative deadlines and recognition procedures see "Higher Level Courses".

Some opportunities to study abroad as part of short programs (i.e. Campus Abroad) and long programs (such as Exchange programs lasting a semester and Double Degree Programs) are offered (see "International opportunities").

For detailed information on foreign languages see "Foreign languages".

During the second year of studies students can freely draw their free track by choosing 3 elective courses  which correspond to the 18 educational credit points referring to the educational activities chosen by the students; the allocation of electives is subject to the official approval of the MSc Program Director or his/her delegate to the Academic Affairs Division.

The MSc Program Director is available during office hours to provide more information concerning the program structure. Student office hours are published on the website at www.unibocconi.eu/studentconsultationhours.

It should be noted that while adhering to the educational objectives of the MSc program  and of the ministerial tables concerning the field of study of Management, the program structure may be subject to slight variations decided on by the Organs of administration.

Some opportunities to study abroad as part of short programs (i.e. Campus Abroad) and long programs (such as Exchange programs lasting a semester and Double Degree Programs) are offered.

Double Degree Programs are addressed to a selected group of students who have excelled in their studies and have adequate language skills.

Students who are admitted can study a year in Italy and a year abroad; at the end of the courses they will obtain both the Italian Master of Science Degree and the equivalent foreign degree awarded by the partner school.

The partner schools  for the MSc in Marketing Management and equivalent foreign graduate degrees are listed below:

• Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC) Paris: Diplôme in Management;
• Esade: Master of Science in International Management;
• Fudan University: Master of Science in International Management;
• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad: Postgraduate Programme in Management;
• Universitat St. Gallen (Hsg) - St. Gallen, Svizzera: Master of Arts in Banking and Finance;
• FGV, Fundaçao Getulio Vargas EAESP: Mestrado Profissional em Gestao Internacional.

For updated information on Double Degree agreeements please consult the website www.ir.unibocconi.eu/doubledegree.

Furthermore, those students who are selected on the basis of their academic performance can also obtain the CEMS-MIM (Master in International Management) awarded by the network CEMS, of which Bocconi is a member.

The Master in International Management MIM offered by CEMS (Community of European Management Schools) is an additional opportunity to make an international experience during the second year of studies of the Master of Science program. The program lasts about one academic year and its curriculum combines academic knowledge with on-the-field experience. Students are awarded a joint diploma issued by the 17 partner universities together managing the program.

For procedures to enrol in the program see "Studying abroad"

Program Director
Prof.ssa Antonella Carù

Assistants to the Program Director:
dott.ssa Anna Uslenghi
Field of study
Management (no. LM-77 of the Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007)

The educational objective of the Master of Science in Marketing Management is to develop the managerial capabilities connected to marketing, concerning the operative and strategy areas that all companies face both internationally and nationally. Specifically the objective of the course is to develop three different areas of competence:

• Multidisciplinary theoretic knowledge: the Marketing Management program allows students to acquire the contents and theories from various fields from economics to management (including marketing, strategy and accounting) statistics, sociology, law, technology and logistics.
• Competences and operative skills in marketing: by analyzing the challenges and problems that Marketing Managers must deal with, the MSc in Marketing Management gears its studies to specific issues and techniques helping students to achieve a highly specialized approach to problem solving. The portfolio of models and techniques offered cover the key areas of this discipline: qualitative and quantitative market research, product and brand management, management of communication, services marketing, development of new products, distribution management, sales and pricing management and customer relations management.
• Soft skills: skills that may only be learned successfully through training or hands-on learning. These skills are intellectual in nature (analysis skills, the ability to judge without prejudice, capability of drafting presentations both orally and in written form, on the spot decision-making abilities) and managerial (e.g. group work, being a leader, interpersonal relations skills, managing a project).

The Master of Science in Marketing Management is geared to highly motivated students looking for a challenge, ready to start an intensive period of studies before starting a professional career in business.In order to get the most out of this experience, students should have a good basic knowledge in management and economics, and advanced language skills.

The skills gained will help graduates to qualify for a number of positions in the Marketing field in appropriate companies, specifically:

• Manufacturing industries, operating in BtoC markets (company vs. consumer) and BtoB (company vs. company)
• Large distribution companies and retail
• Communication companies (new and traditional media companies; advertising agencies, web agencies)
• Companies operating in the new economy
• Service companies in market research
• Other services companies for consumers and organizations
• Non-profit organizations.

The program prepares Marketing specialists, and communication may be only one of the sectors (e.g., communication agencies) in which the graduate can apply as a Marketing expert.

Typical job examples of Marketing experts may be: product and brand management, management of sales and distribution, marketing research. Since marketing describes both the managerial aspect and more general aspects influencing other managerial functions, students are in a position to take on roles in other managerial areas such as business development, strategic planning, product research and development, provisions and global management.

Some examples of professional figures are: product specialist, product manager, marketing manager, brand manager, key-account and customer relations manager, trade and retail manager, category manager, sales manager, marketing analyst in qualitative market research, business analyst, business analyst consultant, marketing analyst consultant, advertising strategist, media planner, web manager, buyer, purchasing manager.

• two EU languages other than one’s mother tongue (English is compulsory in the Italian version of the program, for non-native speakers of English; Italian is obligatory in the English version of the program, for non-native speakers of Italian);
• a 3-month work experience(internship or similar activity);
• the thesis, which underscores the educational path, is carried out under the supervision of an advisor and researches a subject-area linked to the disciplines characterizing the graduate’s curriculum.

Students are encouraged to study abroad for a period of one month to one year (Campus abroad, Exchange Programs, Free-Mover Semester Programs,  Double Degree Programs).

Finally, seminars featuring highly qualified guests from the business world are organized along with workshops in order to develop the soft skills thus completing the study experience. The seminars are organized so students familiarize themselves with emerging topics and marketing issues which businesses commonly deal with. The aim of the workshops is to provide students with basic and advanced management tools that can be applied in problem solving and project management situations.

To complete the practical learning path students are invited to participate in special activities organized by companies.

The Program is held in Italian and in English; students who choose the program held in Italian must include in the study plan at least one exam from a course held in English.

The program structure of the Master of Science in Marketing Management comprises educational activities for a total of 120 credit points.

NOTE:

• cod. 20171 ‘Strategic marketing and marketing plan - Module 1’ and code 20206 ‘Strategic marketing and marketing plan - Module 2‘ are respectively the first and second module of 20170 ‘Strategic marketing and marketing plan’;
• code 20175 ‘Understanding consumer (Consumer behaviour and CCT) - Module 1’ and code 20176 ‘Understanding consumer (Consumer behaviour and CCT) - Module 2’ are respectively the first and second module of the course code 20174 ‘Understanding consumer (Consumer behaviour and CCT)’.

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 and 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 study plan must include at least one exam from a course taught in English. This is not required for students who, by spending a semester abroad as part of the Exchange Programs, Double Degree or Free Mover Semester in countries where sitting for exams in English is not possible, sit for ALL the elective courses of the second year of studies included in the study plan.

Some highly-motivated and deserving MSc students will be allowed to include up to two PhD courses in their study plan. Of these, they can request recognition of 1 course in place of a MSc elective one and 1 course as an additional one. Detailed information on how to choose such courses, rules, administrative deadlines and recognition procedures see "Higher Level Courses".

Program structure (class group taught in English)

First year of studies

NOTE:

• code 20171 ‘Strategic marketing and marketing plan - Module 1’ and code 20206 ‘Strategic marketing and marketing plan - Module 2‘ are respectively the first and second module of 20170 ‘Strategic marketing and marketing plan’;
• code 20175 ‘Understanding consumer (Consumer behaviour and CCT) - Module 1’ and code 20176 ‘Understanding consumer (Consumer behaviour and CCT) - Module 2’ are respectively the first and second module of the course code 20174 ‘Understanding consumer (Consumer behaviour and CCT)’.

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 and 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.

Some highly-motivated and deserving MSc students will be allowed to include up to two PhD courses in their study plan. Of these, they can request recognition of 1 course in place of a MSc elective one and 1 course as an additional one. Detailed information on how to choose such courses, rules, administrative deadlines and recognition procedures see "Higher Level Courses".

Some opportunities to study abroad as part of short programs (i.e. Campus Abroad) and long programs (such as Exchange programs lasting a semester and Double Degree Programs) are offered (see "International opportunities").

For detailed information on foreign languages see "Foreign languages".

During the second year of studies students choose 4 elective corse which correspond to the 24 credit points relative to the activities chosen by the students - concerning  the personalized academic major (free track) or one of the following recommended majors:

• Business Communication and Media;
• Distribution networks and retailing;
• Product and service management.

The MSc Program Director is available during office hours to provide more information concerning the program structure. Student office hours are published on the website at www.unibocconi.eu/studentconsultationhours.

It should be noted that while adhering to the educational objectives of the MSc program and of the ministerial tables concerning the field of study of Management, the program structure may be subject to slight variations decided by the Organs of administration.

The major structure includes:

a) 2 courses chosen from among the following:

b) 1 course chosen from among the following:

c) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of all of the other MSc programs.

The major structure includes:

a) 2 courses chosen from among the following:

b) 1 course chosen from among the following:

c) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of  MSc programs .

The major structure includes:

a) 2 courses chosen from among the following: 

b) 1 course chosen from among the following: 

c) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of MSc programs.

The 24 credit points concerning  the educational activities chosen by the students are divided into 4 courses freely choosen by the student from among the electives of MSc programs, the allocation of electives is subject to the official approval of the MSc Program Director or his/her delegate to the Academic Affairs Division. It is also specified that 12 out of 24 credit points relating to the courses chosen must be referring to one or two of these subject groups: Theory and principles of management (SECS-P/07), Corporate management (SECS-P/08), Organization theory (SECS-P/10). (See Subject Groups available in the course profiles www.unibocconi.eu/profiles).

Some opportunities to study abroad as part of short programs (i.e. Campus Abroad) and long programs (such as Exchange programs lasting a semester and Double Degree Programs) are offered.

Double Degree Programs are addressed to a selected group of students who have excelled in their studies and have adequate language skills.

Students who are admitted can study a year in Italy and a year abroad; at the end of the courses they will obtain both the Italian Master of Science Degree and the equivalent foreign degree awarded by the partner school.
The partner schools  for the MM-LS and equivalent foreign graduate degrees are listed below:

• Rotterdam School of Management RSM, Erasmus Universiteit: Master of Science in Business Administration;
• Copenhagen Business School: Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration;
• Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC) -  Paris: Diplôme in Management;
• Esade: Master of Science in Marketing Management;
• Queen’s School of Business Master of Global Management.

For updated information on Double Degree agreeements please consult the website www.ir.unibocconi.eu/doubledegree.

For procedures to enrol in the program see "Studying abroad".

Program Director:

Prof. Angelo Ditillo
Assistant to the Program Director:
dott.ssa Angela Pettinicchio
Field of study
Management (no. LM-77 of the Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007)

The Master of Science in Amministrazione Finanza e Controllo - Accounting, financial management and control aims to develop the competences necessary in order to create the professional qualities in accounting, finance and control of modern companies;in consideration also of the rapport they havewith their stockholders, to the efficiency with which accounting processes are handled, to the complexity of the rapport with the financial markets.
The course focuses on topics of accounting and budgeting, corporate finance and control, company finance, planning and management systems, the objective is to provide students with advanced studies, an articulated, integrated vision of the above areas and business issues.Specifically the course provides students with the administrative professional competence in its broadest sense, the skills to apply analytical methodologies and business quantitative analysis. In terms of:

• a solid preparation and specialized knowledge of current advanced topics in the areas of administration, business finance, planning and managerial control;
• tools for analysis and the necessary methodologies to pinpoint and solve typical problems in the above areas;
• application skills specifically in administration, business finance and management control;
• the necessary knowledge to communicate with the persons responsible for various business areas, with financial markets and management control.

The program is geared to students with competences in business management who wish to specialize in the areas of administration, corporate finance, planning and control, broadening competences to operate in administration and industrial company finance, commerce, services and financial brokerage, both in self-employed professions and company consultancy.

The Master of Science in Accounting, financial management and Control aims at developing professional skills related to financial reporting and communication processes, planning and control, and financial analysis.

The principal professional opportunities are:

• Chief Financial Officers and related professional roles (e.g. financial reporting specialists, financial managers, controllers, internal auditors, compliance and risk managers, tax experts and investor relators) in large/small, national/international and profit/non profit organizations operating across industries (manufacturing, service and financial).
• External auditors in accounting and audit firms with the aim of guaranteeing the transparency and accuracy of financial statements preparation and disclosure.
• Business consultants in the areas of business process reengineering, management information systems design, strategic planning and control systems set up, and regulation compliance in consulting and professional firms .

The first year course includes compulsory courses for all students in the program, courses that aim to build competences specializing in administration, finance and control, linked to topics that will develop interpretative competences of economics.

For this reason besides courses helping to develop skills on the areas of administration, finance and control, there are courses of economics, law, quantitative methods and management.

The second year the study plan includes educational activities chosen by the student, said activities may be focused on a specific area of specialization, for example: Management and control systems, Corporate Finance, Business planning and control, auditing.
Students are allowed to draw from both Bocconi as well as other universities (chiefly foreign).

The second year study plan includes compulsory educational activities

• a 3-month work experience (internship or similar activity)
• two EU languages other than one’s mother tongue (English is compulsory for all non-native speakers of English);
• the thesis, which underscores the educational path, is carried out under the supervision of an advisor and researches a subject-area linked to the disciplines characterizing the graduate’s curriculum.

Students are encouraged to study abroad for a period of one month to one year (Campus abroad, Exchange Programs, Free-Mover Semester Programs, Double Degree Programs).

The course is taught in Italian and in English (from the 2011-2012 academic year). Students who choose the program in Italian must include in their study plan at least one exam from a course taught in English.

The program structure of the Master of Science in Amministrazione, finanza aziendale e controllo - Accounting, financial management and control comprise educational activities for a total of 120 credit points.
Two class groups are offered:

-a class group taught in English
-a class group taught in Italian.

Program structure (class group taught in Italian)

Students initially enrolled starting from the 2010-2011 academic year

Students' study plan must include at least one exam from a course taught in English.This is not required for students who, by spending a semester abroad as part of the Exchange Program, Double Degree or Free Mover semester in countries where sitting for exams in English is not possible, sit for ALL the elective courses of the second year of studies included in the study plan.

Some highly-motivated and deserving MSc students will be allowed to include up to two PhD courses in their study plan. Of these, they can request recognition of 1 course in place of a MSc elective one and 1 course as an additional one. Detailed information on how to choose such courses, rules, administrative deadlines and recognition procedures see "Higher Level Courses".

Some opportunities to study abroad as part of short programs (i.e. Campus Abroad) and long programs (such as Exchange programs lasting a semester and Double Degree Programs) are offered (see "International opportunities").

Program structure (class group taught in English)

Students initially enrolled starting from the 2011-2012 academic year 

First year of studies  

Some highly-motivated and deserving MSc students will be allowed to include up to two PhD courses in their study plan. Of these, they can request recognition of 1 course in place of MSc elective one and 1 course as an additional one. Detailed information on how to choose such courses, rules, administrative deadlines and recognition procedures see "Higher Level Courses".

For detailed information about foreign languages see "Foreign languages".

During the second year of studies students choose 4 elective courses which correspond to the 24 credit points regarding  the activities chosen by the students concerning the personalized academic major (free track) or one of the following recommended majors: 

• Accounting and financial reporting;
• Accounting and financial management;
• Planning and control;
• Auditing.

The Program Director is available during office hours to provide more information concerning the program structure. Student office hours are published on the website at www.unibocconi.eu/studentconsultationhours.

It should be noted that while adhering to the educational objectives of the MSc program and of the ministerial tables concerning the field of study of Management, the program structure may be subject to slight variations decided on by the Organs of administration.

The major structure includes:

a) 2 courses chosen from among the following:

b) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of AFC program (see the list below).    

c) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of MSc programs.

The major structure includes:

a) 2 courses chosen from among the following:

b) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of AFC program (see the list below);

c) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of MSc programs.

The major structure includes

a) 2 courses chosen from among the following:

b)1 course freely chosen from among the electives of AFC program (see the list below);

c) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of MSc programs.

The major structure includes:

a) 2 courses chosen from among the following:

b)1 course freely chosen from among the electives of AFC program (see the list below);

c) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of MSc programs.

The 24 credit points regarding  the educational activities chosen by the students are divided into 4 courses freely chosen by the student from among the electives of MSc programs; the allocation of electives is subject to the official approval of the MSc Program Director or his/her delegate to the Academic Affairs Division. It should be noted that 12 out of 24 credit points relating to the courses chosen must refer to one or two of the following subject groups: Theory and principles of management (SECS-P/07), Corporate finance (SECS-P/09). (See Subject Groups in the course profiles www.unibocconi.eu/profiles).

Some opportunities to study abroad as part of short programs (i.e. Campus Abroad) and long programs (such as Exchange programs lasting a semester and Double Degree Programs) are offered.

Double degree programs are addressed to a selected group of students who have excelled in their studies and have good language skills.

Students who are admitted can study a year in Italy and a year abroad; at the end of the courses they will obtain both the Italian Master of Science Degree and the equivalent foreign degree awarded by the partner school.

The partner school  for the AFC and equivalent foreign graduate degree are:

• Rotterdam School of Management RSM Erasmus Universiteit: Erasmus Universiteit: Master of Science in Business Administration.

For updated information on Double Degree agreeements please consult the website www.ir.unibocconi.eu/doubledegree.

The selection procedures for the program are presented in "Studying abroad".

Assistant to the Program Director:
Dott.ssa Greta Nasi

Field of study
Management (no. LM-77 of the Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007)

The Master of Science in Economia e management delle amministrazioni pubbliche e delle istituzioni internazionali [Economics and Management of Public Administration and International Institutions] aims to develop specific competences and skills in order to work in professional areas, both public and private, to improve the public sector internationally, nationally and locally.. The specific focus of the course is to provide an advanced preparation on public management and an analysis of policies in the public sector and their application. In particular it fosters an interdisciplinary education in the areas of economics, public management, law, quantitative methods and statistics, in order to allow an integrated understanding of the problems to be dealt with. The objective is to make sure students have a complete vision of government methodologies in the public administration and international organization, and managing the relationship between these institutions and the companies operating the sector..

The program is geared to students with competences in economics, management, social sciences and are highly interested in institutional analysis with the aim of supporting changes in public companies and administrations and govern public-private relations.

The professional areas for graduates in the Master of Science in Economia e management delle amministrazioni pubbliche e delle istituzioni internazionali [Economics and Management of Public Administration and International Institutions] are varied thanks to the interdisciplinary feature of the path of studies. Among the most important are, diplomat, assistant manager of an international organization, infrastructure economist, financial expert in the public sector, analyst of local policies development, regulation analyst, responsible for management control of a public body, human resources manager, management consultant in the public sector, project manager for projects of cooperation, assistant to the chief executive in public companies.

The main placament sectors for the graduates in Master of Science in Economia e management delle amministrazioni pubbliche e delle istituzioni internazionali [Economics and Management of Public Administration and International Institutions] are international bodies, ministries, consulates, embassies, strategic consultancy companies, public utilities, banks in the infrastructure division, local bodies, health service companies, general management in the EU, rating agencies for local bodies

The second year includes educational activities chosen by the student (including courses), activities which may be focused on a specific area of specialization, such as:

- International Institutions, Public Management, Social Company Management.

Students may draw from both Bocconi as well as other universities (chiefly foreign).

The second year study plan includes the following compulsory educational activities:

• a 3-month work experience(internship or similar activity);
• two EU languages other than one’s mother tongue (English is compulsory for non-native speakers of English;
• the thesis, which underscores the educational path, is carried out under the supervision of an advisor and researches a subject-area linked to the disciplines characterizing the graduate’s curriculum.

Students are encouraged to study abroad for a period of one month to one year (Campus abroad, Exchange Programs, Free-Mover Semester Programs, Double Degree Programs).
Students can apply to do an internship abroad in international institutions, non-government organizations and companies.

The program is taught in Italian, students must include in their study plan at least one exam referring to a course taught in English. Some elective courses are taught in English, due to the topic and context.

The program structure of the Master of Science in Economia e management delle amministrazioni pubbliche e delle istituzioni internazionali [Economics and Management of Public Administration and International Institutions] comprises educational activities for a total of 120 credit points.

(*) COMPULSORY COURSES TO BE CHOSEN BY THE STUDENTS  

First year of studies

Students' study plan must include at least one exam from a course taught in English. This is not required for students who, by spending a semester abroad as part of the Exchange Program, Double Degree or Free mover semester program in countries where attending and sitting for exams in English is not possible, take ALL the elective corse of the second year included in the study plan.

Some highly-motivated and deserving MSc students will be allowed to include up to two PhD courses in their study plan. Of these, they can request recognition of 1 course in place of a MSc elective one and 1 course as an additional one. Detailed information on how to choose such courses, rules, administrative deadlines and recognition procedures see "Higher Level Courses".

Some opportunities to study abroad as part of short programs (i.e. Campus Abroad) and long programs (such as Exchange programs lasting a semester and Double Degree Programs) are offered (see "International opportunities").

For detailed information about foreign languages see "Foreign languages".

During the second year of studies students choose 4 elective courses which correspond to the 24 credit points regarding  the activities chosen by the students - concerning the personalized academic major (free track) or one of the following recommended majors: 

• Government and business-Government relations (in Italian) (major B);
• International organizations (taught in English) (major A);
• Social enterprise management (in Italian) (major C).

The MSc Program Director is available during office hours to provide more information concerning the program structure. Student office hours are published on the website at www.unibocconi.eu/studentconsultationhours.

It should be noted that while adhering to the educational objectives of the MSc program and of the ministerial tables concerning the field of study of Management, the program structure may be subject to slight variations decided on by the Organs of administration.

The major structure includes:

a) at least 1 course chosen from among the following:

b) at least  2 courses chosen from among the following ones plus those not chosen from point a) above:

c) the possibility to choose 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of MSc programs.

The major structure includes:

a) at least 1 course chosen from among the following:

b) at least  2 courses chosen from among the following plus those not chosen from point a) above:

c) the possibility to choose 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of MSc programs.

The major structure includes:

a) at least 3 courses chosen from among the following:

b) the possibility to choose 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of MSc programs.

Students are suggested to include the course code 20279 Management and fund raising of social and not for profit enterprises essential for the Major.

The 24 credit points regarding  the educational activities chosen by the students are divided into 4 courses freely chosen by the student from among the electives of MSc programs; the allocation of electives is subject to the official approval of the MSc Program Director or his/her delegate to the Academic Affairs Division. Notice that 6 out of 24 credit points relating to the courses chosen must be referred to one of the following subject groups: Theory and principles of management (SECS-P/07), Corporate management (SECS-P/08), Applied economics (SECS-P/06), Statistics (SECS-S/01), Private law (IUS/01), Political science (SPS/04) Istituzioni di Diritto Pubblico (IUS/09) and Diritto Amministrativo [Administrative Law](IUS/10)(See the Subject Groups published in the course profiles www.unibocconi.eu/profiles).

Some opportunities to study abroad as part of short programs (i.e. Campus Abroad) and long programs (such as Exchange programs lasting a semester and Double Degree Programs) are offered.

Double degree programs are addressed to a selected group of students who have excelled in their studies and have good language skills.

Students who are admitted can study a year in Italy and a year abroad; at the end of the courses they will obtain both the Italian Master of Science Degree and the equivalent foreign degree awarded by the partner school.

The partner school  for the CLAPI and equivalent foreign graduate degree are:

• Institut National de Sciences Politiques (Sciences-po): Diplôme de l'Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris: Mastér in Stratégies Territoriales et Urbaines or Mastér in Carrieres Internationales or Mastér in Metieres de l'Europe or Mastér in Finance et Strategie oppure Mastér in Affaires Publiques;
• University at Albany, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy University at Albany, State University New York (SUNY), Master in Public Administration (MPA Program).

For updated information on Double Degree agreeements  please consult the website www.ir.unibocconi.eu/doubledegree.

The selection procedures for the program are presented in "Studying abroad".

Program Director:
prof. Stefano Caselli

Assistant to the Program Director:
prof.ssa Ombretta Pettinato

Field of study:
Management (no. LM-77 of the MinisterialDecree 16 March 2007)

The Master of Science in Economia e management delle istituzioni e dei mercati finanziari - Finance aims to develop advanced interdisciplinary competences and skills needed to work in the complex world of company finance, markets and financial institutions. The program provides students with:

• the key competences in the areas of company finance, quantitative finance, management of the financial institutions and investment banking;
• an optimal balance between theory and practical application in companies operating in the finance sector; the program integrates a solid theory base and clear understanding of the discipline.

Completion of the program allows the development of operative, intellectual and managerial skills, in order to manage complex topics in institutions and International financial markets.

The Master of Science in Economia e management delle istituzioni e dei mercati finanziari - Finance is geared to students with a background in finance, economics and business economics, whose aim is an in-depth study of financial subjects.Students with a basis in economics and finance and a solid base in mathematics (e.g. students who have a Bachelor degree in physics or engineering) will be the ideal candidate for theMaster of Science in Economia e management delle istituzioni e dei mercati finanziari Finance.

The Master of Science in Economia e management delle istituzioni e dei mercati finanziari - Finance Is structured to prepare students for the following professional roles:

• Manager in financial institutions (e.g. banks and insurance companies);
• Stocks and bonds analyst;
• Trader/sales in stock/bond bond exchange markets, of commodities, or derivatives;
• Asset manager/private banker;
• Risk manager; Corporate finance analyst in investment banks or in other financial institutions;
• Financial consultant in companies or in the finance area of large consulting companies.

In the second year the study plan includes educational activities chosen by the student (including courses), activities which may be focused on a specific area of specialization such as management of the financial and insurance institutions, investment banking, or quantitative finance.

Students are allowed to draw from both Bocconi as well as other universities (chiefly foreign).

In addition, the second year study plan includes the following compulsory educational activities:

• two EU languages other than one’s mother tongue (English is compulsory in the Italian version of the program, for non-native speakers of English; Italian is obligatory in the English version of the program, for non-native speakers of Italian);
• a 3-month work experience (internship or similar activity);
• the thesis, which underscores the educational path, is carried out under the supervision of an advisor and researches a subject-area linked to the disciplines characterizing the graduate’s curriculum.

Students are encouraged to study abroad for a period of one month to one year (Campus abroad, Exchange Programs, Free-Mover Semester Programs, Double Degree Programs).

The program is taught in Italian and English, students who choose the degree program in Italian must include in their study plan at least one exam referring to a course taught in English.

NOTE:

• code 20191 ‘Financial econometrics and empirical finance - Module 1’ and code 20192 ‘Financial econometrics and empirical finance - Module 2’ are respectively the first and second module of the course code 20190 ‘Financial econometrics and empirical finance’;
• code 20188 ‘Quantitative finance and derivatives - Module 1’ and code 20189 ‘Quantitative finance and derivatives - Module 2’ are respectively the first and second module of the course code 20187 ‘Quantitative finance and derivatives’.

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 and 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.

Students'study plan must include at least one exam from a course taught in English.This is not required for students who, by spending a semester abroad as part of the Exchange Program, Double Degree or Free mover semester program in countries where attending and sitting for exams in English is not possible, take ALL the elective courses of their second year of studies included in the study plan.

Some highly-motivated and deserving MSc students will be allowed to include up to two PhD courses in their study plan. Of these, they can request recognition of 1 course in place of a MSc elective one and 1 course as an additional one. Detailed information on how to choose such courses, rules, administrative deadlines and recognition procedures see "Higher Level Courses".

Program structure FINANCE (taught in English)

First year of studies

NOTE:

• code 20191 ‘Financial econometrics and empirical finance - Module 1’ and code 20192 ‘Financial econometrics and empirical finance - Module 2’ are respectively the first and second module of the course code 20190 ‘Financial econometrics and empirical finance’;
• code 20188 ‘Quantitative finance and derivatives - Module 1’ and code 20189 ‘Quantitative finance and derivatives - Module 2’ are respectively the first and second module of the course code 20187 ‘Quantitative finance and derivatives’.  

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 and 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.

Some highly-motivated and deserving MSc students will be allowed to include up to two PhD courses in their study plan. Of these, they can request recognition of 1 course in place of a MSc elective one and 1 course as an additional one. Detailed information on how to choose such courses, rules, administrative deadlines and recognition procedures see "Higher Level Courses".

Some opportunities to study abroad as part of short programs (i.e. Campus Abroad) and long programs (such as Exchange programs lasting a semester and Double Degree Programs) are offered (see "International opportunities").

For detailed information about foreign languages see "Foreign languages".

During the second year of studies students choose 4 elective courses which correspond to the 24 credit points regarding  the activities chosen by the students - concerning the personalized academic major (free track) or one of the following recommended majors:  

• Quantitative finance;
• Investment banking;
• Financial and insurance institution management.

The MSc Program Director is available during office hours to provide more information concerning the program structure. Student office hours are published on the website at www.unibocconi.eu/studentconsultationhours.

It should be noted that while adhering to the educational objectives of the MSc program and of the ministerial tables concerning the field of study of Management, the program structure may be subject to slight variations decided on by the Organs of administration.

The major structure includes:

a) 3 courses chosen from among the following:

b) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of MSc programs.

The major structure includes:

a) 3 courses chosen from among the following:

b) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of MSc programs.

The major structure includes:

a) 3 courses chosen from among the following:

b) 1 course freely chosen from among the electives of MSc programs.

The 24 credit points regarding  the educational activities chosen by the students are divided into 4 courses chosen freely by the student from among the electives of MSc programs; the allocation of electives is subject to the official approval of the MSc Program Director or his/her delegate to the Academic Affairs Division. Notice that 6 out of 24 credit points relating to the courses chosen must be referred to one of the following subject groups: Political economics (SECS-P/01), Theory and principles of management (SECS-P/07), Statistics (SECS-S/01), Mathematical methods in economics, actuarial science and finance (SECS-S/06), Corporate finance (SECS-P/09), Economics of financial intermediation (SECS-P/11). (See Subject Groups published in the course profiles www.unibocconi.eu/profiles).

Some opportunities to study abroad as part of short programs (i.e. Campus Abroad) and long programs (such as Exchange programs lasting a semester and Double Degree Programs) are offered.

Double degree programs are addressed to a selected group of students who have excelled in their studies and have good language skills.

Students who are admitted can study a year in Italy and a year abroad; at the end of the courses they will obtain both the Italian Master of Science Degree and the equivalent foreign degree awarded by the partner school.

The partner schools  for the CLEFIN/FINANCE  program and equivalent foreign graduate degrees are:

• Rotterdam School of Management - RSM, Erasmus Universiteit: Master of Science in Business Administration;
• Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC) Paris: Diplôme in Management ;
• Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) Stockholm: Master of Science in Business & Economics, Specialization in Finance.

For updated information on Double Degree agreeements please consult the website www.ir.unibocconi.eu/doubledegree.

The selection procedures for the programs are presented in "Studying abroad".

Program Director:
Prof.ssa Annalisa Prencipe

Assistant to the Program Director:
Prof. Antonio Marra

Field of study
Management (no. LM-77 of the Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007)

The objective of the Master of Science in Economia e legislazione per l'impresa [Business Administration and Law] is to provide students with advanced education to prepare them for professional and business activities that require an integration between accounting, corporate finance and company and tax law.

Students acquire advanced knowledge necessary to operate in companies or consultancy of complex problem solving situations requiring integrated competences between the economic-business and law disciplines.

Students acquire:

• The knowledge, competences and skills to deal with company management problems, with reference to administrative, financial, law and tax profiles and relations with institutions;
• The cultural basis and the operative tools necessary for the self-employed professions and company consultancy

The program is mainly geared to students with competences in business management interested in working for companies and the professions attracted by problem solving situations in such areas as accounting, corporate finance, company and tax law.

The professional opportunities for graduates in the Master of Science in Economia e legislazione per l’impresa [Business Administration and Law] are mainlyin activities that require interdisciplinary education in administration, finance, law and taxation.

They include:

• self-employed activities in the economic-financial areas (from the most developed, like the Accountant, to the most innovative);
• company consultancy, carried out independently or in professional organizations;
• as part of staff inside companies or economics bodies, as those carried out by fiscal functions, legal and general affairs, strategic planning, outside relations, etc.

• a 3-month work experience (internship or similar activity);
• two EU languages other than one’s mother tongue (English is compulsory for non-native speakers of English);
• the thesis, which underscores the educational path, is carried out under the supervision of an advisor and researches a subject-area linked to the disciplines characterizing the graduate’s curriculum.

Students are encouraged to study abroad for a period of one month to one year (Campus abroad, Exchange Programs, Free-Mover Semester Programs).

The program is taught in Italian, students must include in their study plan at least one exam referring to a course taught in English.

The program structure of the Master of Science in Economia e legislazione per l'impresa [Business Administration and Law] xomprises educational activities for a total of 120 credit points.