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Explore key information about the 2-year MSc degree in European Studies in Investor Relations and Financial Communication at Università Cattolica  

 

The MSc in European studies in Investor Relations and Financial Communication is a two-year international programme: 
  • The first year takes place in Milan, Italy, at Università Cattolica 
  • The second year is held in Lugano, Switzerland, at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) 

Each course 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 - Milan, Italy

  • Accounting for Investor Relations – 6 ECTS 
  • Corporate Finance – 3 ECTS 
  • Speech Communication – 3 ECTS 
  • Statistical Data Analysis – 3 ECTS 
  • English for Business and Finance (Level 1) – 3 ECTS 
  • Second Language (choose one) – 6 ECTS 
    • Français de la finance (Level 1) 
    • Deutsch für die Finanzkommunikation (Level 1) 
  • EU Financial Systems and Bank Management – 6 ECTS 
  • Economics of the EU – 6 ECTS 
  • Principles of European Financial Regulation – 6 ECTS 
  • English for Business and Finance (Level 2) – 3 ECTS 
  • Second Language (choose one) – 6 ECTS 
    • Français de la finance (Level 2) 
    • Deutsch für die Finanzkommunikation (Level 2) 
  • Christian Ethics in Business (completed in Y1 or Y2) 
  • Theology Seminar 

Second Year - Lugano, Switzerland

  • Argumentation in Finance – 6 ECTS 
  • Financial Communication – 6 ECTS 
  • Communication Strategies in Financial Disclosure – 3 ECTS 
  • Banking Strategies & Wealth Management – 6 ECTS 
  • Sustainable Finance and Ethics – 3 ECTS 
  • Online Communication Design – 3 ECTS 
  • Current Issues in International Affairs – 3 ECTS 
  • Investor Relations – 3 ECTS 
  • Conversations with Industry Experts (choose one) – 3 ECTS 
    • Private Banking 
    • Investor Relations 
  • Law and Practice of Capital Markets – 3 ECTS 
  • Final Dissertation – 18 ECTS 

Elective Courses (Total: 12 ECTS required)

In Milan (Italy): 
  • Chinese for Business and Finance (Level 1) – 6 ECTS 
  • Arabic Language and Culture – 8 ECTS 
  • Chinese for Business and Finance (Level 2) – 6 ECTS 
  • Corporate Finance (Advanced) – 6 ECTS 
  • Fintech and Sustainable Finance: Law and Practice – 6 ECTS 

In Lugano (Switzerland): 

  • Advertising and Consumer Representations – 3 ECTS 
  • Argumentation in Conflict Resolution – 3 ECTS 
  • Brand Management – 3 ECTS 
  • Comparative Public Administration – 3 ECTS 
  • Digital Corporate Communication – 3 ECTS 
  • Intercultural Communication – 3 ECTS 
  • Multimodal Rhetoric – 3 ECTS 
  • Social Media Management – 3 ECTS 
  • The Swiss Banking System – 3 ECTS 
  • User Experience Design – 3 ECTS 
  • Sponsoring and Partnership Management – 3 ECTS 
  • Internship (optional elective) – 9 ECTS 

The 9 ECTS internship may be completed any time after the second semester and counts toward elective credits. 

*Theology Seminar

Theology courses are seminars in religious studies that explore religious and ethical topics from an academic and cultural viewpoint, promoting thoughtful discussion across diverse traditions.
Graduates can work in: 
  • Investor relations and financial communication teams in companies 
  • Private banks and wealth management firms 
  • Financial institutions and consulting firms 
  • Public institutions (e.g. European Union, European Supervisory Authorities) 
  • Proxy advisory and shareholder engagement services 

This degree gives you both financial knowledge and communication skills, making you a strong candidate in the finance and corporate communication sectors across Europe. 

  • Classes start: September 8, 2026 (TBC) 
  • The academic calendar for 2026/27 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. 
International students can join Italian language courses offered by SELDA (Servizio Linguistico d’Ateneo). These courses require a fee. 

 

To contact SELDA: 

  • Use the “Request for Information” form on the iCatt homepage