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3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Free University of Bozen BolzanoThis English‑taught Bachelor’s degree provides a solid foundation in economics, management, finance, and data analysis, helping you understand how businesses, markets, and institutions operate in a global context. It is ideal for students seeking a versatile degree that opens doors to both the business world and further academic study.
Curriculum Structure:
In the first year, you will build foundational knowledge in key subjects such as Principles of Mathematics, Statistics, Fundamentals of Economics and Economic History, and Accounting. These courses give you the tools to analyse economic data and understand market fundamentals.
In the second year, the focus shifts to deeper economic and business topics, including Corporate Finance, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Financial Mathematics, English for Economics and Management, and Corporate Law and Regulation. This stage helps you combine quantitative analysis with management insight.
By the third year, you will apply what you have learned in advanced areas such as Financial Markets and Emerging Technologies, Computational Finance and Risk Management, Monetary Economics, and International and European Trade Law. You will also complete your thesis and choose electives that reflect your personal interests and career goals.
Focus areas: economic analysis, business management, financial markets, statistical methods, corporate law, international trade, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, data interpretation, English communication
Learning outcomes: ability to analyse economic and business environments, apply quantitative tools, make informed management decisions, understand legal and institutional frameworks, communicate effectively, and solve complex problems in economic contexts
Professional alignment (accreditation): aligns with Italian degree classes L‑18 (Economic and Business Management Sciences) and L‑33 (Economics), recognised within the Bologna Process and respected across Europe and beyond
Reputation (employability rankings): as an English‑taught programme at one of Italy’s oldest universities with a strong School of Economics and Management, this degree prepares graduates for international careers and progression into prestigious Master’s degrees in Economics, Finance, and International Accounting and Management
In the Bachelor in Economics, Politics and Ethics at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, you'll dive into hands-on experiential learning right from the start, building real-world skills through practical projects that connect economics, politics, and ethics to actual challenges. Located at the main Bozen-Bolzano campus—home to the Faculty of Economics and Management—you'll have access to cutting-edge facilities like the nearby NOI Techpark, an innovation hub where students tackle innovation challenges from firms and institutions. Classes are small, with lecturers from diverse nationalities providing personalized feedback, and you'll work in teams on problem-based learning that mirrors professional environments.
This approach shines in courses like Student Sprint, where you apply design thinking and Google Design Sprint methods to create prototypes and business models:
- Team-based innovation projects: Collaborate in groups on real challenges from NOI Techpark-selected companies, covering problem validation, prototyping, solution testing, and entrepreneurial self-assessment, with ongoing feedback from coaches, professors, and company reps.
- Hands-on design thinking tools: Use practical methods like brief lectures on Google Design Sprint and design thinking for 36 hours of intensive classroom activities (expanding to 48 hours across locations), focusing on entrepreneurial skills applicable to various economic contexts.
- NOI Techpark facilities: Work directly with this innovation district campus, linked to the Faculty of Economics and Management, for access to labs and partnerships that bring industry challenges into your studies.
- University library resources: Tap into over 320,000 printed books and 650,000 e-books across campus branches, supporting research with modern, user-friendly facilities.
- International exchange opportunities: Join programs with over 150 partner universities worldwide for experiential mobility, including Erasmus+ traineeships that build global networks.
Imagine turning these experiences into a standout career—our graduates are ready for it.
This interdisciplinary trilingual Bachelor combines economics, politics, philosophy, law, and quantitative skills to prepare you for a range of exciting careers where understanding complex social and economic systems is key. Graduates often move into roles such as Innovation Analyst, Public Policy Advisor, Economic Research Assistant, or International Development Specialist. Many also work in public institutions, international organisations, finance, or consulting, while some continue with advanced degrees before entering the job market.
Progression & Future Opportunities:
• Career Service support: The university’s Career Service offers personalised guidance on internships, CV development, job applications, interview preparation, and connects students with employers through workshops, seminars, and recruitment events. They also provide access to internship opportunities and part-time positions.
• Strong practical focus: The program includes compulsory internships and hands-on experiences, giving students real workplace exposure and professional contacts. Over 70% of graduates find employment within a year after finishing their degree.
• University–industry partnerships: The university collaborates with local, national, and international companies and institutions, facilitating internships, joint projects, career fairs, and targeted job placements.
• Long-term degree value: The trilingual and multidisciplinary training makes graduates highly employable in multinational organisations, NGOs, and public sector roles.
• Graduation outcomes: Alumni work in consulting, diplomacy, economic research, public policy, banking, and finance, while others pursue specialised master’s programs across Europe and globally.
Further Academic Progression:
After completing this Bachelor, you could continue with a Master’s in Economics, Public Policy, International Relations, or Development Studies. For those interested in research, pursuing a PhD in economics, political science, or ethics is also an option, opening doors to academic or policy-focused careers.
A secondary school leaving certificate from the Italian system or an equivalent foreign qualification obtained after at least 12 years of education.For foreign qualifications, students must have attended at least the last two years in the foreign school system (e.g., Irish Leaving Certificate requires two years of attendance).Specific admission rules apply for certain certificates, such as American high school diplomas, British A‑levels, or Greek certificates, as set by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research.Proficiency in three languages is required: B2 in your first and second languages, no minimum for the third language (B1 recommended for taking exams); students who are beginners in the third language can take intensive courses before or during the semester to reach B2 by the end of the second year.Language proficiency can be demonstrated through school or university instruction in German, Italian, or English, recognised language certificates, or exams organised by the unibz Language Centre.Places available: 80 EU plus 4 non-EUservices sectorpublic institutionsprivate businessesNGOscharitiespolitical consultingdiplomacybankingfinanceEconomistResearch associateEconomic Analyst
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