Guides to the university

2026-2027 A.Y.

Master of Science and Master of Arts Programs (2-y)



2.12.5. Second year of studies

During the second year, students choose 4 elective courses which correspond to the 24 credit points regarding the activities chosen by the student.

Please note that, in compliance with the program’s learning objectives and the Ministerial table for the field of studies, the rules of choice and the electives offered for the 2027-2028 a.y. may be subject to changes decided by the Academic Bodies.

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

1) at least 1 course chosen from among the following (*):

Code        

Educational activity

Language of
instruction

Semester

CP

20672 

Comparative politics: institutions and institutional development

ENG

I

6

20679

European politics: between technocracy and populism

ENG

II

6

20673

Politics of conflict

ENG

I

6

(*)  In case of programs abroad a course without correspondence can also be recognized but it must refer to the Subject Group SSD Political Science (GSPS-02/A or SPS/04) and be approved by the MSc Program Director.

b) 1 elective course, selected from one of the following subject groups:

Economics (ECON-01/A or SECS-P/01),

Economic Policy (ECON-02/A or SECS-P/02),

Public Economics (ECON-03/A or SECS-P/03),

Econometrics (ECON-05/A or SECS-P/05),

Applied Economics (ECON-04/A or SECS-P/06),

Business Administration, Accounting & Performance Measurement (ECON-06/A or SECS-P/07),

Organization Studies (ECON-08/A or SECS-P/10),

Statistics (STAT-01/A or SECS-S/01),

Political Science (GSPS-02/A or SPS/04),

International Law (GIUR-09/A or IUS/13),

European Union Law (GIUR-10/A or IUS/14).

(See the Scientific Disciplinary Sectors (SSD) published in the general course syllabi at www.unibocconi.it/en/current-students)


c) 2 courses freely chosen from among the Master of Science program electives or 1 course freely chosen from among the Master of Science program electives and 2 in-depth studies worth 3 credit points each.
Each course can be allocated one single in-depth study for a maximum of 3 credit points (for detailed info on in-depth studies, see 2.1.2.2 Educational activities chosen by students paragraph).


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