BUSINESS ECONOMICS

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Salento

Program Overview

The BA in Business Administration at the University of Salento gives you a solid foundation in business, economics, math, stats, and law over the first two years, then lets you specialize in the third year with options like Management, Professional, or Local Development—perfect if you're aiming for leadership roles in companies, public admin, or even freelancing as an accountant. It's ideal for ambitious students who want practical skills for the real business world, including international opportunities and English-taught modules to boost your global edge.

### Curriculum Structure
First Year
You'll dive into the basics of running businesses and public services, building a strong core with Advanced Business Administration (SECS-P/07) to master organizational analysis and control, alongside Funding for Businesses (SECS-P/11) which teaches how companies secure capital and manage finances. Add in English for Economics and International Relations (L-LIN/12) to sharpen your communication for global dealings, setting you up to analyze managerial and legal behaviors right from the start. It's hands-on from day one, helping you understand how organizations really work.

Second Year
Here, you deepen your skills in economics and public sectors with Economy and Management of Organizations and Public Services (SECS-P/07), exploring how to optimize operations in both private and public realms. You'll tackle Marketing (SECS-P/08) to learn customer strategies and market dynamics, plus Organization and Knowledge Management (SECS-P/10)—available in English or Italian—for expertise in structuring teams and handling info flows. This year bridges theory to practice, prepping you for specialization.

Third Year
Choose your path: in Management, focus on governance with courses like Public Finance (SECS-P/03) and internships; Professional hones accounting via Tax Law (IUS/12) and control skills; or Local Development emphasizes sustainable planning. Wrap up with the Final Test (PROFIN_S) and hands-on elements like Internship (NN) to apply everything. It's your launchpad to real-world impact.

Focus Areas
Tailor your degree to Management (corporate governance), Professional (accounting and control), or Local Development (sustainable resource planning)—with digital and public options in related tracks.

Learning Outcomes
Graduates gain expertise in business admin, economics, law, stats, and English to lead in international businesses, public admin, or as freelancers; plus skills in accountancy for qualified accountant roles after exams.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
Designed by the Department of Economic Sciences to meet business and career demands, with pro-level prep in accounting/law for state licensing as a qualified accountant; includes internships and workshops for practical edge.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)
Strong job placement in business, public admin, nonprofits, and leadership roles—backed by the program's focus on in-demand skills like governance and international business; official stats highlight inclusion in global firms and freelance success.

Check the official program page: https://international.unisalento.it/-/business-administrati-1

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the University of Salento's BA in Economia, Finanza e Innovazione (which equips you with a strong foundation in Business Administration), you'll dive into practical skills through hands-on teaching like laboratories, case studies, and real-world workshops that prepare you for managerial roles in banks, finance, insurance, and innovative enterprises. You'll get direct experience with tools like Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, plus workshops collaborating with institutions and businesses to tackle innovation challenges. And with compulsory training periods and internships built right into the program—especially in the third-year curricula—you'll apply what you learn on the job, building a resume that stands out.

Here's how our experiential learning ramps up your skills:
- Laboratories and case studies: Integrated from day one, including Mathematics and Laboratory for economic applications and specialized modules like Data Lab with R/Python/Excel/MATLAB in advanced tracks, giving you hands-on data analysis and modeling skills.
- Workshops with institutions and enterprises: Compulsory 4-credit sessions in both innovation and finance curricula, where you team up on group projects with real companies and public bodies to solve business problems.
- Internships and training periods: Mandatory Training Period (NN) (4 credits), plus options like WORKSHOP WITH COMPANIES IN PUBLIC AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT, connecting you directly to banks, startups, and financial firms for practical placements.
- Specific software and digital tools: Work with R, Python, Excel, MATLAB in data labs; explore Big Data and AI (ING-INF/05); even experiment with open-source platforms for ERP and CRM in related digital business contexts.
- Group projects and collaborative work: Embedded in workshops and modules like Financing for Innovation and Startups, focusing on team-based innovation economy projects.

Imagine graduating ready to lead in dynamic fields like finance and innovation—our students do, thanks to this blend of theory and action. Applying is straightforward via the Universitaly portal; let's get you started on your path to success.

Check the full facilities at the [Department of Engineering for Innovation (DEfI)](https://international.unisalento.it/documents/970064/0/Hanbook+for+Enrolling+Students+to+DEfI+v2020-21.pdf/4f658a68-79df-c9da-dde2-eeb62238a3e9?version=1.0) on the Ecotekne campus, including labs in Corpo O and Stecca buildings.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At the University of Salento's BA in Economics, Finance and Innovation—which builds a strong foundation in Business Administration through core modules like BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SECS-P/07)—students dive into practical skills via innovative teaching methods including lessons, laboratories, case studies, and internships that prepare you for real-world managerial roles in banks, financial firms, and more. You'll get hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools like Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (ING-INF/05) and Linear Methods (SECS-S/06) labs, plus workshops that connect you directly to institutions and enterprises. This approach ensures you're not just learning theory—you're building the skills employers demand, right from year one through to specialized third-year curricula.

Here's how our experiential learning shines for this program:
- Laboratories and labs: Mathematics and Laboratory (SECS-S/06) for practical math applications, Data Lab with R/Python/Excel/MATLAB in related modules, and specialized labs in Big Data & AI to analyze real datasets.
- Workshops with institutions and enterprises: Compulsory 4-credit workshops (NN) in both third-year curricula, partnering with real businesses for collaborative projects and case studies.
- Internships and training: Compulsory 4-credit TRAINING PERIOD (NN), plus hands-on internships integrated into the curriculum for direct work experience in economic-financial sectors.
- Group projects and case studies: Embedded in workshops, case studies, and modules like Financing for Innovation and Start-Ups (SECS-P/11), where you'll tackle industrial economy challenges (SECS-P/01) in teams.
- Digital tools and software: Exposure to R, Python, Excel, MATLAB for data analysis, plus open-source platforms for ERP and CRM in digital business simulations.

Imagine applying right away—our program turns knowledge into action, setting you up for success. Check the full facilities list here: https://international.unisalento.it/studying/degree-programs/-/dettaglio/corso/LB60R/economia-finanza-e-innovazione