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

1. Compulsory Learning Activities:

Commercial Law II
Tax Law II
Corporate Strategy and Valuation (I.C.)
Corporate Valuation
Corporate Strategy
Quantitative Methods
Financial Accounting II
Financial Science II
2. Elective Courses (max limit 9 CFU):
It is necessary to complete at least 12 elective credits during the two-year program.

a. Elective Courses Suggested by the Degree Programme (max limit 9 CFU):

Business Plan
Fintech (taught in English)
International Accounting Principles
International Corporate Taxation
Sustainability for Professionals (taught in English)
Strategic Planning and Control (taught in English)
Business Intelligence (taught in English)
Financial History
Leadership (taught in English)
Brand Management (taught in English)
b. Elective Courses of the Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Economics and Business (max limit 6 CFU):

Principles of Business Intelligence
ESG Compliance (not available for the year 2024/2025)
Laundering Risk Management Techniques (not available for the year 2024/2025)
English for Business - B2
c. Other Elective Courses at the University of Bologna (max limit 6 CFU):

English Proficiency B2
d. Language Skills – Campus Project (max limit 6 CFU):

Arabic Language and Culture I
Chinese Language and Culture I
Swahili Language and Culture
Portuguese and Brazilian Language and Culture I
Arabic Language and Culture II
Chinese Language and Culture II
e. Internship (max limit 24 CFU):

Internship (12 ECTS credits)
Internship (6 ECTS)
Internship 2 (6 ECTS)
Second Year

1. Compulsory Learning Activities:

Final Examination (2nd cycle)
Work Placement (2nd cycle)
2. Three Learning Activities to be Chosen Among (18 CFU):

Consolidated Financial Statements
Financial Statements Analysis Statistics
Performance Management Systems
Criminal Business Law
Law of Insolvency Procedures II
Internal Auditing
3. One Learning Activity to be Chosen Among (6 CFU):

Risk Management
Enterprise Crisis and Return to Value
4. Elective Courses (max limit 9 CFU):

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