On this page, you’ll get to explore the full list of courses offered in the programme, including how the curriculum is structured over three years. You’ll also discover the opportunity to study abroad through a double degree, what kinds of careers you can pursue after graduation, key academic dates to keep in mind, and extra learning experiences like theology seminars and Italian language courses.
Class size
- Total students: 60
- International students: 25
“International” refers to students holding a diploma awarded anywhere in the world, except those with an Italian high school qualification (Maturità) or the European Baccalaureate.
Curriculum
You will take classes over three years. Each subject includes ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System). You can find full course syllabi on the university website by selecting the academic year, campus, and Faculty.
First Year
- Management and Accounting (10 ECTS)
- Microeconomics (10 ECTS)
- Private Law (10 ECTS)
- Mathematics (10 ECTS)
- Statistics (10 ECTS)
- Business English (4 ECTS)
- Information Systems (2 ECTS)
- Second Foreign Language (4 ECTS):
- French
- Spanish
- German
- Italian (for international students)
- Theology 1*
Second Year
- Business Law (10 ECTS)
- Financial Markets and Institutions (10 ECTS)
- Bank Management (5 ECTS)
- Macroeconomics (10 ECTS)
- Introduction to Quantitative Finance (5 ECTS)
- Financial and Managerial Reporting (10 ECTS)
- Corporate Finance (10 ECTS)
- Theology 2*
Third Year
- International Business Regulation (5 ECTS)
- Banking and Finance for SMEs (5 ECTS)
- Valuation (5 ECTS)
- Data Science and Management (10 ECTS)
- Human Resources and Management (10 ECTS)
- Marketing (5 ECTS)
- Applied Econometrics (5 ECTS)
- Electives (Choose 2 for a total of 12 ECTS):
- Artificial Intelligence in Business (6 ECTS)
- Business History (6 ECTS)
- Value Chain Management (6 ECTS)
- Thesis (3 ECTS)
- Theology 3*
* Theology Seminars: All students must take theology classes aimed at offering a reasoned and critical knowledge of the Christian message.
Double Degree opportunities
This BSc degree in Business and Finance gives you the opportunity to study two years at Università Cattolica and one year at Bangor University (UK) to earn two separate degrees.
This experience helps you:
- Study in two different countries
- Gain global business knowledge
- Improve your career chances
Students can contact Cattolica International for more information after enrolling.
Career opportunities
After this degree, you can start working or continue your studies with a Master's programme.
Common job roles:
- Finance roles in companies and services
- Financial analyst or consultant
- Data analyst
- Accountant
Most graduates work in:
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Banks and financial institutions
- Public sector and administration
The Schools of Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences and Economics and Law will help you gain the skills needed for today's job market.
Important dates
- Classes start: September 8, 2025
- The academic calendar for 2025/26 will be online in July (visit this page).
- A Welcome Event is usually held the week before classes begin. Details will be shared in early August.
Learning Italian
SELDA (Servizio Linguistico d’Ateneo) offers fee-paying Italian language courses for a fee.
Contact SELDA via:
- The “request for information” box in the iCatt homepage
- Email: selda.lingueper@unicatt.it