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Explore key information about the Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Management at Università Cattolica

  

 

  • Total number of students: 300 (2 classes of 150 students each).  
  • International students: 120.

“International” refers to students holding a non-Italian high school diploma. 

The programme combines shared courses in the first two years with a choice of major in the final year. 

 

First and Second Year: Common Subjects 

In the first two years, all students study the same subjects. These courses build a strong base in economics, math, law, and business. 

 

Third Year: Choose Your Specialisation 

In the third year, you choose one of two specialisations: 

  • Economics 
    This major is for students who want to understand how the economy works. You will learn how to study economic problems using theory, statistics, and real-world data. This helps you take part in decision-making in businesses or public institutions. 
     

  • Management 
    This major is for students interested in how companies are run. You will learn how to organize people and processes, solve business problems, and improve how a company works. 

 

Academic Calendar 

The year is divided into three terms: Fall, Winter, and Spring.  

You can find full course syllabi on the university website by selecting the academic year, campus, and Faculty. 

First year

  • Economic history - 8 ECTS
  • Introductory microeconomics - 8 ECTS
  • IT for economics and management - 4 ECTS
  • Mathematics - 9 ECTS
  • Organisation theory and design - 8 ECTS
  • Principles of law - 9 ECTS
  • Principles of management - 8 ECTS
  • First foreign language I (French) - 4 ECTS
  • Theology*

Second year

  • Comparative company law - 9 ECTS
  • Economic policy - 8 ECTS
  • Financial accounting - 8 ECTS
  • Financial market, credit and banking - 8 ECTS
  • Financial mathematics - 5 ECTS
  • Introductory macroeconomics - 8 ECTS
  • Statistics - 9 ECTS
  • First foreign language II (French) - 4 ECTS
  • Second foreign language (German or Spanish) - 4 ECTS
  • Theology*

Third year - Profile in Economics

  • Applied statistics and big data - 8 ECTS
  • Corporate finance or Business strategy - 8 ECTS
  • Public finance - 8 ECTS
  • Two field courses among the following*: - 16 ECTS
    • Game theory and strategy
    • International economics
    • Monetary economics
    • Labor economics
  • Two elective courses (students are advised to choose among the following elective courses or the field courses not chosen above) - 16 ECTS:
    • Applied econometrics
    • Business strategy
    • Corporate finance
    • Information systems
    • Innovation and R&D Management
    • Logistics and Operations Management
    • Management accounting
    • Management and organisation in the digital economy
    • Marketing management
    • The R language and environment for statistical computing 
  • Final dissertation - 3 ECTS
  • Theology*

* More field courses could be added in the following academic years

 

Third year - Profile in Management

  • Business strategy - 8 ECTS
  • Corporate finance - 8 ECTS
  • Management accounting - 8 ECTS
  • Marketing management - 8 ECTS
  • One field course among the following - 8 ECTS
    • Innovation and R&D management
    • Logistics and Operations Management
    • Management and organisation in the digital economy
  • Two elective courses (students are advised to choose among the following elective courses)* - 16 ECTS:
    • Applied econometrics
    • Applied statistics and big data
    • Game theory and strategy
    • Information systems
    • Innovation and R&D Management
    • International economics
    • Labor economics
    • Logistics and Operations Management
    • Management and organisation in the digital economy
    • Monetary economics
    • The R language and environment for statistical computing
    • Internship
  • Final dissertation - 3 ECTS
  • Theology*

* More field courses could be added in the following academic years

*Theology Seminar

All degree-seeking students are required to attend theology teachings aimed at offering a reasoned and critical knowledge of the Christian message.
After finishing this degree, you can continue studying in a master’s programme or start working right away. 

There are many career options in Italy and abroad. You can work in: 

  • International companies: Jobs in areas like marketing, sales, operations, finance, human resources, or administration. These can be in many sectors such as manufacturing, services, consulting, or banking. 
  • Research and analysis: Roles focused on studying economic and global topics, often in think tanks, institutions, or universities. 
  • International organisations: Careers in global or transnational institutions like the European Union, United Nations, or international NGOs. 

 

  • Classes start date: see this page (dates for 2027/28 will be online in July)
  • Academic calendar (for 2027/28 the calendar will be online in July): visit this page
International students can join Italian language courses offered by SELDA (Servizio Linguistico d’Ateneo). These courses require a fee. 

 

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