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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

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  • Total number of students: 80.
  • International students: 25.

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

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)
  • Foundations of private law (10 ECTS)
  • Mathematics (10 ECTS)
  • Financial intermediation (10 ECTS)
  • Statistics (10 ECTS)
  • Business English (4 ECTS)
  • ICT (2 ECTS)
  • Foreign language:
    • French (4 ECTS)
    • Spanish (4 ECTS)
    • German (4 ECTS)
  • Theology*

Second year

  • Business law and financial regulation (10 ECTS)
  • EU law for financial economists (5 ECTS)
  • Macroeconomics (10 ECTS)
  • Advanced statistics (5 ECTS)
  • Quantitative methods for finance I (5 ECTS)
  • Reporting and financial statement analysis (10 ECTS)
  • Financial management (5 ECTS) 
  • Theology*

Third year

  • Introduction to financial econometrics (5 ECTS)
  • Derivatives (5 ECTS)
  • Corporate finance (10 ECTS)
  • Valuation and private equity (10 ECTS)
  • International monetary economics (6 ECTS)
  • Statistical methods for finance and insurance (6 ECTS)
  • Three optional courses among the following: (15 ECTS)
    • Digital business model innovation (5 ECTS)
    • The R language and environment for statistical computing (5 ECTS)
    • Taxation (5 ECTS)
    • Corporate restructuring (5 ECTS)
  • Final dissertation (3 ECTS)
  • Theology*

*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.
This Bachelor degree in 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 

Important: Selection takes place during your second year at Cattolica and is based on academic performance and other criteria. 

 

This degree prepares you for many careers in the world of finance, both in Italy and abroad. During your studies, internships and practical experiences will help you understand how financial institutions and companies work. 

 

After graduation, you can work as a: 
  • Banking or investment manager: In banks, asset management firms, or private equity companies. 
  • Finance officer in a company: Handling budgets, costs, and investment decisions in industrial or commercial businesses. 
  • Financial analyst: Studying data to help organisations make smart financial decisions. 
  • Financial advisor in a legal firm: Giving financial advice in support of legal processes, such as company mergers or asset management. 

 

  • Classes start: September 2026 
  • 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