Guides to the university

The curriculum is structured to allow students to progressively orient themselves towards different professional outcomes.

The first part of the study plan (1st year) includes mandatory courses as well as a seminar for the development of their behavioral skills and of the key competences that are necessary to work in the public sector and in international institutions.

The second part of the study plan (1st and 2nd year) includes elective activities that allow students to personalize their study plan, directing it towards guided specialization paths, such as: international organizations, Public Management and business-government relations, sustainability, healthcare.

Students have the option to choose a "free path", i.e., not to focus on a particular area of specialization but to cut across different areas of competence of economy, public administration management and international organizations. The “free path” is particularly relevant for those who decide to undertake a study experience abroad (it is possible to choose across the different courses available in the partner university as long as these courses are consistent with the program's objectives).

The third part of the study plan (2nd year) includes:

• a work experience (internship or similar activity);
• two European Union languages: professional English as the first language for all students; the second language must be different from the mother tongue (Italian is mandatory for all non-native Italian speakers);
• other elective educational activities aimed at broadening a wide-ranging culture;
• thesis (written and oral dissertation) that significantly qualifies the educational path.

Study experiences abroad are particularly encouraged throughout the study program. International mobility is indeed a cornerstone that materializes in study and/or work experiences. The period of stay abroad can vary from one semester (exchange and free mover programs) to one year (double degree programs).