The University of Bologna, founded in 1088, is widely recognized as the oldest university in the world, making it a historic institution in the realm of higher education. It is a public research university located in Bologna, Italy, with several campuses spread across the Emilia-Romagna region, as well as an international campus in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Known for its innovative approach to education and research, the University of Bologna offers a wide range of programs in fields such as arts, humanities, science, law, medicine, engineering, and business. With a strong focus on interdisciplinary research and a global outlook, the university plays a pivotal role in the European Higher Education Area and is a founding member of the Coimbra Group, a network of prestigious European universities. The institution is known for its rich academic tradition and its contributions to both national and international research initiatives.

First Year
0. Crash Course
Code: 92390
Name: Tutorials in Mathematics
Period: 1
CFU: 0
1. Mandatory Courses
Code: 75660
Name: Calculus and Linear Algebra (preparatory to Statistics and Financial Mathematics)
Period: E
SSD: SECS-S/06
CFU: 12

Code: 84552
Name: Accounting and Financial Statements
Period: P
SSD: SECS-P/07
CFU: 8

Code: 37293
Name: Microeconomics (preparatory to Economic Analysis, Public Finance, Labor Economics, etc.)
Period: P
SSD: SECS-P/01
CFU: 8

Code: 69065
Name: Economic History
Period: S
SSD: SECS-P/12
CFU: 8

Code: 75661
Name: Foundations of Law (i.c.)
Period: S
CFU: N/A

Code: 65064
Name: Private Law
Period: S
SSD: IUS/01
CFU: 6

Code: 65065
Name: Public Law
Period: P
SSD: IUS/09
CFU: 9

Code: 59691
Name: Macroeconomics (preparatory to International Finance)
Period: S
SSD: SECS-P/01
CFU: 8

Second Year
1. Mandatory Courses
Code: B2244
Name: Morality and Economic Behavior
Period: 3
CFU: 4

Code: 93064
Name: Statistics
Period: E
SSD: SECS-S/01
CFU: 11

Code: 37296
Name: Commercial Law
Period: P
SSD: IUS/04
CFU: 8

Code: 93250
Name: Economics of Financial Intermediation (preparatory to Corporate Finance)
Period: P
SSD: SECS-P/01
CFU: 8

Code: 84553
Name: Financial Mathematics
Period: P
SSD: SECS-S/06
CFU: 8

Code: 84562
Name: Globalization: Trade, Migrations and Multinationals
Period: S
SSD: SECS-P/01
CFU: 8

2. Two Courses to Be Chosen (12 CFU)
Code: 95859
Name: Introduction to Behavioral Economics
Period: P
SSD: SECS-P/01
CFU: 6

Code: 84558
Name: Public Finance and Public Policy
Period: P
SSD: SECS-P/03
CFU: 6

Code: B2245
Name: Introduction to Labor Economics
Period: S
SSD: SECS-P/01
CFU: 6

Code: 84556
Name: Industrial Organization
Period: S
SSD: SECS-P/01
CFU: 6

Third Year
1. Mandatory Courses
Code: 75760
Name: Final Exam
Period: 2
CFU: 3

Code: 84561
Name: Markets Analysis and Reporting
Period: 4
SSD: SECS-P/01
CFU: 5

Code: B5255
Name: Corporate Finance (Not available for the year 2024/2025)
Period: P
SSD: SECS-P/09
CFU: 8

Code: 86530
Name: Econometrics
Period: P
SSD: SECS-P/05
CFU: 8

Code: 93091
Name: Financial Economics (Not available for the year 2024/2025)
Period: S
SSD: SECS-P/01
CFU: 8

Code: 25752
Name: International Finance
Period: S
SSD: SECS-P/01
CFU: 8

2. One Course to Be Chosen (6 CFU)
Code: B0344
Name: Sustainable Finance (Not available for the year 2024/2025)
Period: 1
SSD: SECS-P/01
CFU: 6

Code: B5254
Name: Introduction to Financial Derivatives and Hedging (Not available for the year 2024/2025)
Period: P
SSD: SECS-P/01
CFU: 6

Code: 84566
Name: Development: Economics and Financial Markets
Period: S
SSD: SECS-P/01
CFU: 6

3. Electives (16 ECTS) (16 CFU)
The training activities of your choice will be scheduled in the academic year 2025/26.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it