ECONOMIA

Professional status.
Economists
Specialists in financial activities
Specialists in the marketing of goods and services (excluding ICT)
Economic systems specialists
Business economics specialists
Management control specialists
International cooperation practitioners

Language(s) of instruction/examination.
ITALIAN, ENGLISH

Skills associated with the function
Economist
Control specialists in public administration
Specialists in financial activities
Market analysts
Economic systems specialists
Business economics specialists

Function in a work context
Economist
The program provides a comprehensive understanding of the new profession of economist, which has been shaped by globalisation processes and the international political-economic framework. This includes supranational monetary policy, macroeconomic coordination, agreements on bank capital, harmonisation of capital markets, rules for the protection of savers and shareholders, and more.
As a result, graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to become professionals who systematically study the market and its rules in order to define optimal strategies for corporate governance, investment financing and savings management. The training also stems from the recognition of the changes taking place in the public sector, and in particular the need to rationalise expenditure through a systematic assessment of policies both in their temporal development (ex-ante, in-itinere, ex-post) and along the classic dimensions of sustainability (environmental, economic and social). To be carried out authoritatively, this activity requires specialised skills, which are typically spread over several paths and which look at a series of professional profiles. These are much in demand by public administrations, management bodies, local tourism systems, and promotion and development agencies.
A solid grasp of analytical and quantitative tools, coupled with specialised skills in the monetary and financial field or in the design and evaluation of public policies, provides a gateway to a plethora of career opportunities for those pursuing a Master's degree in Economics.
In addition to the traditional avenues in the banking and financial sector (such as that of an operator, financial services technician, analyst, etc.), the Master's degree in Economics offers a vast array of employment prospects. In addition to the traditional job opportunities in the banking and financial sector (as an operator, financial services technician, analyst, etc.) at credit institutions, brokerage and insurance companies, rating agencies, pension funds, private companies and credit consortia, graduates can also pursue careers in extra-academic economic research (at public and private research centres). Graduates from this programme can perform highly professional functions at national and international bodies responsible for economic policy and market regulation. Alternatively, they can contribute as a consultant, technician for consortia or public official to the formulation and implementation of economic development programmes at international, national and local level.
Finally, the Master's degree in Economics provides access to the qualifying examinations for the profession of chartered accountant, for which registration in Section A of the Register of Chartered Accountants and Accounting Experts is required. This is contingent upon completion of a traineeship and passing the state exam (d. leg. 139/2005).

Specific learning outcomes

The Master's degree in Economics is the ideal choice for graduates of the three-year degree programme who are interested in positions with a high professional content within companies, banks, supervisory and oversight authorities, research centres, trade associations, development agencies, territorial authorities, etc. It is also the perfect option for those who wish to further deepen their knowledge of economic subjects through second-level Master's degrees and/or doctoral programmes.

The skills acquired will allow you to be placed in analytical and forecasting activities, real and financial investment evaluation, public policy design and implementation, market supervision and regulation, strategic decision support and performance measurement within a wide range of decision-making units.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in economics, including knowledge of economic phenomena, markets, institutions and the regulatory framework of the national and international economic system. They will also have the ability to link the microeconomic and macroeconomic levels, to analyse situations characterised by uncertainty and imperfect information, and to develop econometric investigations for decision support.
The educational path is structured in such a way that it offers advanced training in the legal, economic, mathematical, econometric and business disciplines, before focusing on the theoretical knowledge, operational skills and practical abilities required to acquire a specialisation that can be used by a professional who deals with economics and who studies the market and its rules in order to define optimal strategies for corporate governance, investment financing and savings management.
The Master's degree in Economics provides students with the fundamental skills to act in positions of responsibility in organisations operating on the demand and supply side of financial services (banks, companies, insurance companies, investment firms, issuing companies, etc.).