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Through the joint agreement of the European Ministers of Education meeting in Bologna, transformed the University reform of 1999 transformed the organization of the Italian university. It changed 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, divided into two cycles (undergraduate and graduate).

The result of a homogeneous course of studies in Europe was the free movement of students within 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/her university studies by enrolling in a graduate program (Master of Science or a Specialized Master).

Since the start of the Bocconi University 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 graduate programs are defined by the administration during the annual plan of activities and are published on the website and in the Bocconi information pack before the candidates' assessment procedure takes place.

For the 2022-2023 academic year, the Undergraduate School offers the following three-year Bachelor of Science programs:
 

• 4 Bachelor of Science programs which are part of the "Management" field of study (no. L-18, Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007):
  • Bachelor of Science in Economia aziendale e management [Business Administration and Management] (CLEAM);
  • Bachelor of Science in Economia e finanza [Economics and Finance] (CLEF);
  • Bachelor of Science in Economia e management per arte, cultura e comunicazione - Economics and Management for Arts, Culture and Communication (CLEACC);
  • Bachelor of Science in International Economics and Management (BIEM).
• 3 Bachelor of Science programs which is part of the "Economics" field of study (no. L-33, Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007):
  • Economic and Social Sciences (BESS);
  • Bachelor of Science in International Economics and Finance (BIEF);
  • Economics, Management and Computer Science (BEMACS).
• 1 Bachelor of Science program belonging to the program field of studies (no. L-36 Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007) Scienze politiche e delle relazioni internazionali:
  • Bachelor of Science in International Politics and Government (BIG)
• 1 Bachelor of Science program belonging to the "Scienze matematiche" field of study (no. L-35 Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007) (the program benefits from several degrees of “flexibility” according to article 8.1 of Ministerial Decree 6/2019): 
  • Mathematical and Computing Sciences for Artificial Intelligence (BAI)

Four programs share the same disciplinary foundation: Economia aziendale e management [Business Administration and Management](CLEAM); Economia e finanza [Economics and Finance] (CLEF); International Economics and Management (BIEM) and International Economics and Finance (BIEF).

The Bachelor of Science programs International Economics and Management, International Economics and Finance, International Politics and Government, Economics Management and Computer Science, Economic and Social Sciences, Mathematical and Computing Sciences for Artificial Intelligence and a class group of Economics and Management for Arts, Culture and Communication are taught in English (a knowledge of English equal to at least a B2 level is required) and have a marked international preparation.
The remaining programs, taught in Italian, need a prerequisite of English knowledge of B1 level.

Economia e management per arte, cultura e comunicazione - Economics and Management in Arts, Culture and Communication (CLEACC), Economics, Management and Computer Science (BEMACS), Economic and Social Sciences (BESS), International Politics and Government (BIG) and Mathematical and Computing Sciences for Artificial Intelligence (BAI) are characterized by specific course profiles, starting with the first year of studies.

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

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

The class groups, comprised on average of 120 students for the programs taught in Italian and 100 for the programs taught in English, with the exception of the class group for Mathematical and Computing Sciences for Artificial Intelligence (BAI), which is comprised of around 80 students, 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 (lectures, 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 activities: compulsory courses, first and second European language, seminars, computer skills, final paper);
• activity chosen by the student: electives, activities carried out at other universities, third foreign language, internship).

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

For students to graduate, the university reform requires that they have knowledge of 2 European languages, for all programs in the fields of Economics and Management and Political Sciences and International Relations (first and second language), for the BSc in Mathematical and Computing Sciences for Artificial Intelligence belonging to the field in Scienze matematiche the university reform requires that they have knowledge of 1 European language. The rules for the choice of foreign language courses are specified in chapter 3.1. Foreign Languages.

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".  

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

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

Detailed course programs (course syllabuses) are available on line (Blackboard and yoU@B), and are also usually handed out by faculty in the classroom on the first days of lectures.

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.

Before choosing their electives students should consult the "Table of incompatible courses", the "Table of banned courses".
As an alternative to an elective course it is possible to carry out a curricular internship.

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

Detailed course programs (course syllabuses) are available on-line in Blackboard, in the yoU@B Diary, and are also usually handed out by faculty in the classroom on the first days of lectures.

Program Director:
Angelo Ditillo

Assistant to the Program Director:
Paola Taricco

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

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

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

Junior professional profile in the field of business management

Position in the workplace:
Graduates in Economia Aziendale e Management work in one of the areas of business management, as an internal resource or an external consultant, mainly supporting more senior roles, carrying out:

• planning and control positions;
• accounting-administrative positions;
• finance and tax positions;
• supply chain management positions;
• organization and personnel management positions;
• sales and marketing positions.

Skills associated with the position:
Graduates in Economia Aziendale e Management have the basic skills needed to carry out the main business management functions described above, such as:

• skills in the analysis of economic systems, sectors, markets and competitive positioning of companies;
• accounting skills in the preparation and analysis of financial statements, planning and management control, legal and fiscal aspects of companies, research, acquiring and processing company and market data;
• skills in the analysis of the organization and functioning of financial markets and corporate finance (analysis of investments, locating financial resources, treasury);
• labor law and organization skills needed for managing labor in companies;
• skills in the analysis of sales and channels and management of clients;
• skills in the analysis of sales and channels and management of suppliers;
• skills in the analysis, organization and management of manufacturing and logistics systems of industrial and commercial companies.

Career opportunities:

• Main opportunity: second-level studies;
• Main career opportunities: small, medium and large enterprises; public/private companies; manufacturing/sales companies; goods/service companies (including consulting agencies).

Other possible opportunities:

• startups of new entrepreneurial initiatives;
• professions regulated by membership as a certified practicing accountant/statutory auditor upon completion of a traineeship and passing the related state examination (an agreement with the Ordine Territoriale di Milano dei Dottori Commercialisti e degli Esperti Contabili (Chartered Accountants and Accountants Territorial Council of Milan) is in force for the program, which exempts students from the first written exam to access section B of the Register of Chartered Accountants and allows for a 6-month traineeship during the last year of the BSc).

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

The program structure is valid for the students initially enrolled in the academic years of reference for this section.

First year of studies
 

Second year of studies

Third year of studies

Notes

Modules:
 

• code 30062 ‘Matematica - modulo 1 (Generale)’ [ Mathematics - module 1 (General)] and code 30063 ‘Matematica modulo 2 (Applicata)’ [Mathematics - module 2 (Applied)] are respectively the first and the second module of the Matematica[Mathematics] course code 30061.
• Code 30065 ‘Economia - modulo 1(Microeconomia)’[Economics - module 1 (Microeconomics)] and code 30066 ‘Economia - modulo 2(Macroeconomia)’ [Economics - module 2 (Macroeconomics)] are respectively the first and the second module of the ‘Economia’ [Economics] couse code 30064.
• Code 30423 Diritto - modulo 1 (Privato)’ [Law - module 1 (Private Law)] and code 30004 ‘Diritto - modulo 2 (Pubblico)’ [ ‘Law - module 2 (Public)’] are respectively the first and the second module of the ‘Diritto’ [Law] course code 30002.
• cod. 30426 Bilancio - modulo 1 [Accounting and financial statement analysis Module 1] and cod. 30427 Bilancio - modulo 2 [Accounting and financial statement analysis Module 2] are respectively the first and the second module of Bilancio. [Accounting and financial statement analysis] course code 30425.
   

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

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

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

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

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

Program Director:
Laura Zanetti 

Assistant to the Program Director:
Gimede Gigante 

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the last part of the path students can adapt their study plan to their individual objectives through educational activities chosen by them (courses passed in Italy and/or abroad and curricular internships).
In addition, the study plan includes:
 

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

The program structure is valid for the students initially enrolled in the academic years of reference for this section.

First year of studies

Second year of studies

Third year of studies

Notes

Modules:
 

• code 30062 ‘Matematica - modulo 1 (Generale)’ [Mathematics - module 1 (General)] and code 30063 ‘Matematica - modulo 2 (Applicata)’ [Mathematics - module 2 (Applied)] are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30061 Matematica [Mathematics];
• code 30065 ‘Economia - modulo 1 (Microeconomia)’ [Economics - module 1 (Microeconomics)] and code 30066 ‘Economia - modulo 2 (Macroeconomia)’ [Economics - module 2 (Macroeconomics)] are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30064 Economia [Economics]‘;
• code 30423 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];
• cod. 30426 “Bilancio - modulo 1” [Accounting and financial statement analysis - module 1] and cod. 30427 “Bilancio - modulo 2” [Accounting and financial statement analysis - module 2] are respectively the first and the second module of course code 30425 “Bilancio” [Accounting and financial statement analysis].

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

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

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

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

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

For 2022-2023 a.y., the course code 30011 Business ethics and social responsibilities seminars may be included as an additonal course. The request must be submitted via B in Touch > Study Plan topic in accordance with the methods and timelines scheduled as specified in chapter 9 of the Guide to the University.

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

Program Director:
Salvatore Nunnari

Assistant to the Program Director:
Sara Negrelli 

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

The Bachelor of Science in Economic and Social Sciences has the following specific objectives:

• provide a solid grounding in economics, quantitative disciplines, management and law, in order to understand - critically and from a multidisciplinary standpoint - the economic context in which individuals, firms, national and international institutions operate; 
• distinguish the study program through a broad and comprehensive preparation in economics (micro and macroeconomics), underpinned by advanced mathematical-statistical tools and supplemented by logical-cognitive tools and elements of social sciences. This multidisciplinary approach blends the study of economic models describing ideal rational economic behavior with the analysis of real-world economic behavior (thoroughly described by modern experimental and social psychology). The aim is to foster understanding of an increasingly complex set of economic and social phenomena (such as the causes of unemployment, the structure of social security systems, globalization, and the underlying reasons for financial crises).
• promote development of applied competences aimed at analyzing economic and social issues with a scientific and critical approach by:
  • designing theoretical models (using mathematical tools) in order to understand logical connections and cause-effect relationships among the variables affecting the economic and social environment (e.g.: is it true that more immigrants cause higher unemployment rates? Is this question sound from a logical and economic point of view? What are the most suitable statistical methods for measuring the causal link between these variables on the basis of available data?)
  • testing hypotheses by empirical evidence and application of econometric tools (e.g.: if immigration grew by 1% in one year, would unemployment increase or decrease? And by how much?)
  • applying deductive and inductive methods that allow:
    • detecting valid (or invalid) arguments in probabilistic reasoning;
    • distinguishing truth from rational opinion;
    • understanding the differences in use of theoretical/mathematical models in natural sciences and in social sciences.
• develop competences, in addition to knowledge, through teaching activities inside and outside the classroom, by fostering student-teacher interaction and interaction among students (ability to express their opinions, work in groups and negotiate), as well as developing problem setting and problem solving skills;
• develop competences aimed at mastering IT tools and two EU languages, for effective and efficient work in a professional context.

Most graduates in Economic and Social Sciences are likely to go on to second-level studies. Nevertheless, they can access the job market directly, typically starting in:

Junior positions in the analysis of micro and macroeconomic systems

(e.g. antitrust policies, risk assessment of countries, economic regulations, government policies effects).

Skills associated with the position:

Graduates holding the above positions are able to:

• analyze and interpret the distinctive features and dynamics of the economic system, both domestic and international;
• contribute to socio-economic analyses, applying the most suitable quantitative methods (mathematical-statistical and econometric) and the appropriate techniques of data management and analysis;
• address economic phenomena with a multidimensional approach, considering the psychological, organizational and social elements that may affect them.

Career opportunities:

• second-level studies;
• junior positions in national or international institutions dealing with the analysis of the economic system, research centers, financial firms and institutions, consulting firms.

The language of instruction of the program is English.
The program is structured into two areas:
 

• the first area (of all years of studies, despite being concentrated in the first year) is largely in common with other BSc programs and involves basic training in the economic, quantitative, business and legal fields;
• the second area is characteristic of the program and includes:

1. basics of logic and critical reasoning in the first year;
2. micro, macroeconomic and statistical analyzes in the second and third years (in the second year with elements of game theory, public economy, theory of competition and market structure, theory of finance, dealing with the same methodological approach to favor an integrated learning, the third year with elements of international economics, insights into research methods in the field of economics and social sciences, the link between culture, social norms and development);
3. In-depth studies as part as social sciences in the second and third year (such as cognitive sciences, sociology, and organization theories make it possible to understand the choices of individuals and groups in a market context).

Students can then adapt the last part of the study plan to their individual goals through the activities to be chosen by the students (courses passed in Italy and/or abroad, curricular internship).

In addition, the study plan also includes:

• activities to develop IT skills
• two languages of the European Union different than the student’s native language. Italian is mandatory for students who are not Italian native speakers.
• final paper

The prerequisite for enrolling in the first year 2022-2023 of the Program is an English level equal at least to B2 (in accordance with European Language Framework) (see the table).

The program structure is valid for the students initially enrolled in the academic years of reference for this section.


First year of studies

Second year of studies

Third year of studies

Notes:
 

Modules
 

• code 30448 Mathematics - module 1 (Theory and methods) and code 30449 Mathematics - module 2 (Applied mathematics) are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30447 Mathematics;
• code 30452 Foundations of economics - module 1 (Microeconomics) and code 30453 Foundations of economics - module 2 (Macroeconomics) are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30451 Foundations of economics;
• code 30456 Statistics - module 1 (Theory and methods) and code 30457 Statistics - module 2 (Applied statistics) are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30455 Statistics.
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

Program Director:
Emanuele Borgonovo
Omiros Papaspiliopoulos (starting September 1st 2022) 

Assistant to the Program Director:
Fabrizio Iozzi 
Pieralberto Guarniero (starting September 1st 2022)

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

The Bachelor of Science in Economics, Management and Computer Science (BEMACS) has the following qualifying goals:

1. Deliver a basic preparation in economics, management and law to provide students with the critical ability to understand the external environment as well as the internal environment (structure and governance, decision-making mechanism) and the regulatory boundaries in which private and/or public institutions operate.

2. Provide a distinctive preparation characterized by a sound knowledge of quantitative, mathematical-statistical and IT tools as a complement of economics and management theoretical models needed to interpret, at macro and microeconomic level, the big data made available in a global data-driven economy, whose prompt and appropriate use can help improve the decision-making process and give enterprises real competitive advantages.

3. Promote students' confidence in the use of modern technology available in enterprises and give them the competence to use it effectively in the decision-making process.

4. Develop students' ability to confidently use two EU languages for a more successful professional performance in the business world.

5. Encourage students to act responsibly when making decisions in a professional context.

After the three-year BEMACS program, most students continue their studies with a MSc program. This BSc may be, therefore, the most appropriate choice for students who wish to continue their studies, in Italy or abroad, with a master program focused on business analytics, data science, technology, innovation.

Students who have completed their Bachelor studies can also access the job market directly, in which case their typical professional profile is data analyst - junior positions involving the collection and processing of data and the prompt delivery of relevant information needed for decision-making in:

- companies (various staff units, e.g. marketing, planning etc.), in support of market analysis, planning activities strategic choices;

- research departments of public and private institutions or consultancies, analyzing and studying various aspects of the economic system and of the market;

- financial institutions, analyzing and managing financial data.

BEMACS is taught in English. The study plan is structured in two macro-areas:
 

• the first area is parallel to the other undergraduate programs and gives core preparation in economics and management;

• the second area (quantitative and computational) includes distinctive academic activities, through which:

• students will learn methods and methodologies to analyze corporate issues and economic and financial systems;

• students will develop the capability to apply quantitative models and use modern IT tools to collect and rapidly process data and big data in order to identify the relevant information required to support the implementation of innovative management.

Moreover, students can select elective activities (elective courses, to be passed in Italy or abroad, curricular internship) to adapt the last part of the study plan to their individual goals. The study plan also includes:

• two EU languages other than a student's mother tongue. Italian is mandatory for students whose mother tongue is not Italian;

• seminars which contribute to developing professional skills (in collaboration with companies);

• final paper.

The prerequisite for enrolling in the first year 2022-2023 of the program is an English level equal at least to B2 (in accordance with European Language Framework) (see the table).

The program structure is valid for the students initially enrolled in the academic years of reference for this section.

First year of studies

Second year of studies
 

Third year of studies

Notes:
 

Modules:
 

• code 30400 Mathematics and statistics - module 1 (Mathematics) and code 30401 Mathematics and statistics - module 2 (Statistics) are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30399 Mathematics and statistics;
• code 30407 Advanced mathematics and statistics - module 1 (Applied mathematics) and code 30408 Advanced mathematics and statistics - module 2 (Advanced statistical methods) are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30406  Advanced mathematics and statistics;
• code 30418 Computational microeconomics - module 1 (Game theory) and code 30419 Computational microeconomics - module 2 (Mechanism design) are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30417 Computational microeconomics.

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

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

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

Exam sequence 

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

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

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

Program Director (on sabbatical leave for a.y. 2022-23):
Charles Williams

Substitute Program Director for a.y. 2022-23:
Silvia Zamboni

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

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

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

BIEM is taught in English.
 

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

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

• the course covers the subject areas of internationalization of companies, international economics, integration policies and comparative quantitative and qualitative studies;
• An in-depth study of the systems to manage the company/institutions functions characterized by multicultural environments and international connections.

Students can adapt the last part of their study plan to their individual objectives (courses to be passed in Italy and/or abroad, curricular internships).

In addition, the study plan includes:
 

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

An agreement with the Ordine Territoriale di Milano dei Dottori Commercialisti e degli Esperti Contabili (Chartered Accountants and Accountants Territorial Council of Milan) is in force for the program, which exempts students from the first written exam to access section B of the Register of Chartered Accountants and allows for a 6-month traineeship during the last year of the BSc.

The prerequisite for enrolling in the first year 2022-2023 of the program is an English level equal at least to B2 (in accordance with European Language Framework) (see the table).

The program structure is valid for the students initially enrolled in the academic years of reference for this section.

First year of studies

Second year of studies

Third year of studies

(*) course offered in both the first and second semester.

Notes:

Modules:

• code 30062 Mathematics - module 1 (General)’ and code 30063 ‘Mathematics - module 2 (Applied)’ are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30061 ‘Mathematics’;
• code 30065 ‘Economics - module 1 (Microeconomics)’ and code 30066‘Economics - module 2 (Macroeconomics)’ are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30064 ‘Economics’;
• code 30428 ‘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’.     
• cod. 30426 Accounting and financial statement analysis Module 1 and code 30427 Accounting and financial statement analysis Module 2 are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30425 Accounting and financial statement analysis.

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

Foreign languages and computer skills
Detailed information on foreign language paths and computer skills can be found in chap. 3 "Foreign Languages and Computer skills".
First foreign language choice for native English-speaking students is made following the rules in paragraph "Method of Choosing Foreign Languages".

Exam sequence 

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

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

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

Program Director:
Paolo Colla

Assistant to the Program Director:
Alfredo Di Tillo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The program is taught in English.
 

The BIEF shares part of the curriculum with other Management Bachelor of Science programs (mainly concentrated in the first three semesters), with particular focus on an international perspective.

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

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

The study plan also provides for:
 

• activities to develop IT skills
• Two EU languages other than the mother tongue of the student. Italian is compulsory for students who are not native Italian speakers
• Critical thinking seminars for the development of behavioral skills and interpretation of the current competitive environment in relation to the role of companies in the economic and social context
• Final paper
   

The prerequisite for enrolling in the first year 2022-2023 of the program is an English level equal at least to B2 (in accordance with European Language Framework); (see table).

The program structure is valid for the students initially enrolled in the academic years of reference for this section.

First year of studies

Second year of studies

Third year of studies 

(*) The positioning of the major courses int he first semester is just an indication. For the whole list of courses and the relating positioning in the first semester or second semester, see "Majors".

Notes
 

Modules:

• code 30062 'Mathematics - module 1 (General)’ and code 30063 ‘Mathematics - module 2 (Applied)’ are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30061 ‘Mathematics’;
• code 30065 ‘Economics - module 1 (Microeconomics)’ and code 30066 ‘Economics - module 2 (Macroeconomics)’ are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30064 ‘Economics’;
• code 30428 ‘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’. 
• code 30426 'Accounting and financial statement analysis module 1' and code 30427 'Accounting and financial statement analysis module 2' are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30425 'Accounting and financial statement analysis'.

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

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

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

Exam sequence 

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

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

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

Program Director:
Stefania Borghini

Assistant to the Program Director:
Simone Autera

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

The Bachelor of Science in Economics and Management for Arts, Culture and Communication (CLEACC) has the following educational objectives:

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

Junior professional profile in the field of management of creative and cultural institutions and companies

Position in the workplace:
Graduates in Economia e management per arte, cultura e comunicazione - Economics and Management for Arts, Culture and communication work in the areas of business, management of creative and cultural institutions and companies, as an international resource or as an external consultant, mainly supporting more seniors roles, carrying out:

• marketing and communication;
• sales and distribution;
• administration, planning and control, financial management;
• planning, organization and management of events.
  

Skills associated with the position:
Graduates in Economia e management per arte, cultura e comunicazione - Economics and Management for Arts, Culture and Communication work in the areas of business management of creative and cultural institutions and companies, as an internal resource or as an external consultant, mainly supporting more seniors roles, carrying out the main functions described above, such as:

• skills interpreting artistic languages and analysis of the cultural dynamics in today's world and their impact on social relations;
• skills analyzing markets, sales, channel and management of consumers with particular reference to communication, creative and cultural institutions and companies;
• skills preparing and analyzing financial statements, planning and management control, and related legal aspects particularly copyright and trademarks.
  

Career opportunities:

• Main opportunity: second-level studies;
• Main career opportunities: small, medium and large enterprises; public, private and non-profit companies; companies providing goods or services related to areas of social issues and art, culture, communication, show business, sport, tourism, fashion and design and media and digital media;
• Other opportunities: starting an entrepreneurial initiative; startups.
  

Starting in the 2016-2017 academic year, the CLEACC is taught in Italian and also in English, but students enrolled in the Italian class group must also sit exams for courses taught in English.
 

The study plan is structured in two macro areas:
 

• the first area shares its educational path with the other Bachelor of Science programs and concerns basic business economics training;
• the second area is subdivided as follows:

1. the first, alongside the basic business-economic training, is on language, research and arts courses which foster a basic, direct knowledge of the principal cultural and artistic language;
2. the second focuses on business courses studying the main business areas (organization, marketing, planning and control, etc.) of companies, non-profit organizations and institutions of the arts, culture and communication fields.

In addition, the study plan includes:
 

• activities to be chosen by the student (laboratories to study arts, culture and communication in depth, courses to be passed abroad, internship);
• activities to develop IT skills;
• two EU languages different from the student’s native language. For the Italian class group, English is mandatory for all students who are not native English speakers; for the English class group, the Italian is mandatory for students who are not Italian native speakers;
• seminars to develop behavioral skills (to give students the know-how to improve public speaking ability, plan and organize their work, work in groups and develop a leadership attitude);
• final paper.
   

The prerequisite for enrolling in the first year 2022-2023 of the program is an English level equal at least to B2 (in accordance with European Language Framework) (see table). 

The program structure is valid for the students initially enrolled in the academic years of reference for this section.

First year of studies

Second year of studies

Third year of studies

Notes:

Modules

• 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 code 30064 ‘Economia’ [Economics].
• code 30423 Diritto - modulo 1 (Privato)’ [Law - module 1 (Private Law)] and code 30004 ‘Diritto - modulo 2 (Pubblico)’ [ ‘Law - module 2 (Public)’] are respectively the first and the second module of the code 30002 ‘Diritto’ [Law].

• 'Metodo, critica e ricerca nelle discipline artistiche I and II [Critical Approaches to the Arts I and II module]' are respectively the 1st and 2nd module of the course 'Metodo, critica e ricerca nelle discipline artistiche II [Critical Approaches to the Arts II].
• code 30426 'Bilancio modulo 1 [Accounting and financial statement analysis Module 1]' and code 30427 'Bilancio modulo 2 [Accounting and financial statement analysis Module 2]' are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30425 'Bilancio [Accounting and financial statement analysis]'.
• code 30433 'Finanza- modulo 1 (Finanza aziendale) [Finance Module 1 (Corporate finance)]' and code 30434 'Finanza- Modulo 2 (Sistema finanziario) [Finance Module 2 (Financial markets and institution)]' are respectively the first and the second module of code 30432 'Finanza[Finance]'.

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

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

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

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

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

The program structure is valid for the students initially enrolled in the academic years of reference for this section.

First year of studies

Second year of studies

Third year of studies

Notes:

Modules

• code 30065 'Economics module 1 (Microeconomics)' and code 30066 'Economics module 2 (Macroeconomics)' are respectively the first and the second module of the code 30064 'Economics';
• code 30423 'Law - module 1 (Private Law)' and code 30004 'Law - module 2 (Public)' are respectively the first and the second module of the code 30002 Law;

• 'Critical Approaches to the Arts II - module 1 and 2' are respectively the first and the second module of the course ' Critical Approaches to the arts II';
• code 30426 'Accounting and financial statement analysis - module 1' and code 30427 'Accounting and financial statement analysis - module 2' are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30425 'Accounting and financial statement analysis';
• code 30433 'Finance - module 1 (Corporate finance)' and code 30434 'Finance - module 2 (Financial markets and institution)' are respectively the first and the second module of the code 30432 'Finance'.

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

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

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

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

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

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

VISUAL ARTS AND CULTURES: to provide the student with the key interpretive keys and basic knowledge needed to approach the ancient, modern and contemporary visual arts in their complex relationship with culture, science, politics and society; and to introduce students to a historical-critical and phenomenological knowledge of the hubs of Western culture through the visual arts and their specific languages.

PUBLIC OPINION, INFORMATION, NARRATION: to study the mechanisms leading to the formation of public opinion, analyzing the value of mass communication today and in the past, their relationship with the social and political sphere, and the ways of building information and narration in new and traditional media.

MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS: to deepen the great themes of contemporary performing arts through the comparison of the various disciplines and the analysis of the elements that unite and differentiate the specific languages and the evolution of cinema, music and theater and that govern the relationship between word, gesture and music.

When enrolling in the second year of studies students must carry out the choice of two modules, one for the first semester and one for the second semester, relating to the course Metodo, critica e ricerca nelle discipline artistiche [Method, critique and research in artistic disciplines]. The maximum number of students who can be admitted in each program is equal to 60; the allocation of courses is made in accordance with the enrollment order as specified in chapter 9.3.2 ‘Elective Allocation and Numerical Limits’. In cooperation with the Study Planning Office, and after a specific request by the student submitted via B in Touch > Study Plan topic, the Program Director may allocate one of the modules taught it in English to the student, only if there are no more places available for all courses taught in English and only for students enrolled in the English program.

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

First semester

Second semester

At the end of the third year, students choose 1 workshop from among a list of 6 workshops.
Workshops are designed to offer students the opportunity to approach the typical fields of the BSc program empirically, through highly interactive teaching based on visits, guest speaking meetings and real-case discussions. In addition, central parts of each course are group projects that involve on-the- field research, interviews, mini-conferencing and business consultancy.
Workshops are designed to be opportunities for vertical insight into a sector, or for horizontal insight, cross-sector, on a thematic basis.
 

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

Program Director:
Italo Colantone

Assistant to the Program Director:
Giunia Valeria Gatta

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

The cultural and professional profile for graduates in the program meets the following educational plan:

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

2) distinguish the educational path with:
 

• a broad and comprehensive preparation focused on political and historical studies, as well as an adequate education in legal studies aimed at the acquisition of the theoretical bases relating to the development and functioning of different political systems and regimes, to ways of formulating and evaluating public policies at national and international levels, to the evolution of relations between countries at national and international levels and to the inner reasons for differences in legal systems among various countries;
• a specific preparation focused on the study of economic rules and principles applied to political and social phenomena, on reasons for state intervention in the economy and on analysis of how public policies are implemented, with particular attention to mechanisms that facilitate effective and efficient management of the organizations involved;

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

• workshops (interdisciplinary learning activities) that encourage the capacity to understand socio-political issues from different standpoints;
• seminars to develop negotiation and mediation skills, as wells as marketing research skills applied to public policy;
• standard courses taught in innovative ways that encourage student-teacher and student-student interaction (capacity to put forward one’s opinions, to work as a group, to set and solve problems);
• compulsory Exchange Program (one term abroad) to facilitate integration into international contexts (the exchange experience is not mandatory for the 2022/2023 a.y. for the BSc in International Politics and Government);

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

The program is taught in English.

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

The first part of the program is introductory and lays the interdisciplinary foundations through subjects such as mathematics, statistics, economics, political science and sociology;

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

-political dynamics at national and international levels;
 

-how public policies are formulated, implemented and evaluated;
 

-the internal working of public institutions, with specific focus on the European Union;

-how laws are regulated at European and international levels;

-socio-political phenomena from a historical perspective.
 

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

The third part of the program allows students to customize their study plan, according to their individual goals, by choosing from a selection of activities (courses to be passed in Italy or abroad, curricular internship and themed workshops on issues closely related to studies of political science and public policy).

The study plan also includes:
 

• a compulsory semester of study abroad in one of the Universities in partnership with Bocconi
• activities to develop IT skills
• two EU languages different form the student’s native language. Italian is compulsory for students who are not native Italian speakers
• a final paper.

The prerequisite for enrolling in the first year 2022-2023 of the program is an English level equal at least to B2 (in accordance with European Language Framework); (see table)

The program structure is valid for the students initially enrolled in the academic years of reference for this section.


First year of studies

Second year of studies

Third year of studies

Notes:

Modules

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

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

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

Foreign languages and computer skills

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

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

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

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

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

Upon enrollment in the third year, students must choose 4 elective courses equal to 24 credit points as follows:

• from 2 to 4 courses which can be chosen as part of the following offer specifically addressed to BIG program students:
   

1st semester:

• two workshops (*), structured in the course code 30480 Topics in Politics I (3 CP) and code 30481 Current Political Phenomena I (3 CP)
• 30482 Human Rights (6 CP)
• 30534 Islam, politics and the middle east (6 CP)

2nd semester:

• two workshops (*),structured in the course code 30484 Topics in Politics II (3 CP) and code 30485 Current Political Phenomena II (3 CP)
• 30483 Politics of Advanced Democracies (6 CP)
• 30487 Political Regimes (6 CP)

(*) only one of the two may be selected.
 

The remaining courses (up to 2) can be chosen from among:
 

• the following courses with topics of interest for the BSc program:
  
   

Note: The course times indicated above are scheduled so as to avoid, as much as possible, overlapping between courses and with other compulsory courses/compulsory courses chosen by the student. In any case the course timetables should be checked before making the choice.

• all the elective courses included in the educational offer (see chapter 2.2)
• the compulsory courses characterizing other BSc program open to the BIG program (see chapter 2.3)
• 1 elective course can be replaced with a curricular internship.
   

Upon authorization by the BSc Program Director, it is possible to replace the courses included in the previous lists with courses passed abroad which do not have any correspondence with Bocconi courses (see 7.14 ‘Credit for Exams Passed at Universities Abroad).

Program Director:
Riccardo Zecchina

Assistant to the Program Director:
Guido Osimo

Field of study:
Mathematics (no. L-35 Ministerial Decree 16 March 2007; the program benefits from the “flexibility” allowed by art. 8.1 MD 6/2019).

The BSc in Mathematical and Computing Sciences for Artificial Intelligence - taught in English - aims at preparing graduates who are capable of understanding and using fundamental mathematical, computational, and modelling methods and who are capable of combining them with Artificial Intelligence methods (for example: machine learning, neural networks and logic programming).

The program has an interdisciplinary nature: the basic courses that are typical of the studies in Applied Mathematics are paired with the basic courses in Computing Sciences, both theoretical and applied. Physics and Economics provide the basic examples of modelling and problem solving. Moreover, the methodological pillars of Artificial Intelligence represent the unifying element of the program, since they are gradually introduced in many courses in a coordinate way.

The main purpose of the program is to prepare graduates with solid methodological bases, who can continue their studies in Applied Mathematics or in Artificial Intelligence, or opt for different fields while having acquired the knowledge of the tools of mathematic modelling and of the basic techniques related to Artificial Intelligence. This is a basic methodological program “for” Artificial Intelligence, and not yet an advanced program “in” Artificial Intelligence.

The program focuses on critical and methodological aspects, to avoid an obsolescence of the acquired abilities.

In particular, the specific qualifying goals of the degree are:

1.    to give a rigorous theoretical preparation, in terms of contents and methods, in the fields of mathematics (mathematical analysis, algebra, geometry, probability, statistics, optimization, numerical calculus) and computing sciences (programming, algorithms, theoretical computer science, logical structures, methods for information management, algorithms on graphs);

2.    to give a rigorous theoretical preparation, in terms of contents and methods, in basic physics and in its modelling techniques (including mathematical methods for the modelling of classical and quantum systems, and for statistical physics), and in basic economics and in its  modelling techniques (including game theory, decision theory, and behavioural modelling);

3.     to give a basic methodological preparation in Artificial Intelligence (machine learning, continuous and discrete optimization in high dimensions and in the associated computational techniques, neural networks, elements of logic programming); 

4.     to teach how to master the main mathematical, computational, modelling and Artificial Intelligence methods for the solution of quantitative problems of different degrees of complexity, using multiple tools and constructing adequate models;

5.    to develop soft skills such as effective communication and ability to work in a team, via in class / out of class activities linked to the curricular courses; and to develop, via ad hoc seminars, further abilities which can be useful on the job market, such as the ability to evaluate the ethic and social impact of issues connected with Artificial Intelligence, sciences, and technologies and the ability to discuss and analyse in detail (also in a specific applied setting) selected Artificial Intelligence issues;

6.       besides English (the teaching/learning language of the degree), to promote the knowledge of another EU language (Italian is compulsory for students who are not Italian native speakers).

Junior profile, expert in mathematical, computational, modelling and Artificial Intelligence methods

Position in the workplace:

The graduate will mainly work in a team (as an internal resource or an external consultant), possibly supporting senior managers. 

The graduate will carry out activities such as:

- collection of large amounts of data, basic data processing and analysis of the information resulting from data;

- choice and use of mathematical, computational, and modelling methods for the advanced analysis of data;

- use of Artificial Intelligence methods (for example machine learning and artificial neural networks).

These activities can be carried out in different fields such as physics and other fields of natural sciences, and economics and other fields of social sciences (e.g. finance, management, marketing, accounting, etc.).

Skills associated with the position:

The graduate has a solid mathematical and computational knowledge, a solid knowledge in modelling sciences (physics and economics), and the ability to analyse problems of various levels of complexity and to develop and creatively use methods for the understanding and modelling of complex realities. Moreover, the graduate has the necessary soft skills to promptly fit in a work context and to interact in a constructive way with the other professional profiles composing the team.

Thanks to an academic education that focuses on the critical and methodological aspects, the graduate will build on his/her multidisciplinary  background to easily adapt to new problems, rapidly acquire further specific knowledge and become capable of playing a key role in many evolving and innovative fields which require continuous knowledge update.

Career opportunities:

- Second-level studies in Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Physics, Economics, Finance, and Business, both in Italy and abroad. Due to its methodological nature, the program allows to access also second-level studies in different fields, in which the analysis of large amounts of data and modelling play an important role.

- Main job opportunities: companies, institutions, research groups, both local and international, of various size, industry and setting (private/public), characterized by the need of using the above professional profile.

The BSc in Mathematical and Computing Sciences for Artificial Intelligence (L-35) is taught in English.

The study plan is built on four main blocks:

• extensive and in-depth preparation in mathematics and computer science (in the first two years);
• basic preparation in physics and economics (in the first two years);
• basic preparation in the mathematical and computational methods for modelling in physics and economics (in the second and third year);
• basic preparation in specific Artificial Intelligence methods (in the second and third year).

Moreover, students can select elective activities (elective courses, to be passed in Italy or abroad, internship) to adapt the last part of the study plan to their individual goals. These are meant to give students the opportunity to widen their knowledge towards other disciplinary fields that have evolved and have become a potential ground for modelling and Artificial Intelligence methods, in particular within social sciences. The study plan also includes:

• one EU language (different from English and from the student’s mother tongue); Italian compulsory for non-native Italian speakers;
• seminars to develop professional skills (e.g. digital ethics, teamwork & effective communication, Artificial Intelligence laboratory);
• final paper.

The prerequisite for enrolling in the first year 2022-2023 of the program is an English level equal at least to B2 (in accordance with European Language Framework); (see the table).

The program structure is valid for the students initially enrolled in the academic years of reference for this section.

First year of studies

Second year of studies

Third year of studies

Notes 

Modules:

- code 30539 ‘Computer Science - Module 1 (Introduction to Computer Science and Programming) and code 30540 ‘Computer Science - Module 2 (Computing Theory and Algorithms)’ are respectively the first and the second module of the course code  30538 ‘Computer Science’;

- code 30542 ‘Mathematical Analysis - Module 1’ and code 30543 ‘Mathematical Analysis - Module 2’ are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30541 ‘Mathematical Analysis’;

- code 30551 ‘Advanced Analysis and Optimization - Module 1’ and code 30552 ‘Advanced Analysis and Optimization - Module 2’ are respectively the first and the second module of the course code 30550 ‘Advanced Analysis and Optimization’.

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

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

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

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

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

Upon enrollment in the third year, students must choose 12 credit points ("elective activities" - 2 slots - 6 credits each) as follows:

• First slot (6 credit points) to be chosen from the “BAI basket”:
   

(*) students who opt for this course will graduate with 181 credit points

• Second slot (6 credit points) to be chosen from the "overall BSc programs basket" (see chapter 2.2), which includes the “BAI basket” (activities not chosen in the first slot) or an internship.

Upon prior authorization by the BSc Program Director, the educational activities included in the previous list can be replaced with educational activities passed abroad which do not have any correspondence with Bocconi courses (see 7.14 ‘Credit for Exams Passed at Universities Abroad).

Students choose elective courses in order to complete their study plan for the section relating to the "activities chosen by the students". The elective course is worth 6 CP (with the exception of workshops worth 3 CP). There is a wide choice of electives.

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

(*) Workshop.

Students can choose up to 2 of the compulsory courses characteristic of the other programs taught in English. The number of students admitted to the compulsory course class group must be such that the total number of students enrolled in class group is equal to 140.

CLEAM

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

CLEF

CLEF students can choose from among the following courses of other programs