1st term (October - December 2026) 

• Mathematics (8 ECTS) 

2nd term (January - March 2027) 

• Econometrics (10 ECTS) 
• Microeconomics (10 ECTS) 

3rd term (April - July 2027) 

• Macroeconomics (10 ECTS) 
• Research Methods (6 ECTS) 
• Finance (8 ECTS) 

4th term (September – October 2027) 

• Project work (8 ECTS) 

Attendance is mandatory in order to obtain the diploma. 

You can choose one of two options for your final project: 

1. Write a research paper 

Most students write a paper on an economics or finance topic. A professor or expert researcher will guide you through the process. 
 

2. Do a project-based internship 

With approval from the Master’s Director, you can complete an internship instead. You will work on a real-world project and write a final report (called an "internship essay") about your work. You must do this with help from both your university supervisor and someone from the company or organization where you intern. 

Final Exam (Oral Defense) 

At the end of the Master, you will present your paper or internship report in a final oral exam. A committee will review your project and your full academic performance before awarding the diploma. 

It also helps you build both academic and professional skills. These are important if you want to start a career in research departments at banks, governments, or international organizations such as the IMF, World Bank, OECD, or ILO. 

• Classes start: October 2026 (TBC) 
• End date: July 2027 
• Closing ceremony: October 2027 

To contact SELDA:  

• Use the “Request for Information” form on the iCatt homepage
• You can contact SeLdA via email: selda.lingueper@unicatt.it