Bachelor in Economy and Trade

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

The University of Cassino and Southern Lazio

Program Overview

The Economy and Trade program at the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio is a dynamic three-year bachelor's degree designed for students passionate about global business, international markets, and economic strategies—perfect if you're eager to build a career in trade, finance, or export-import sectors. You'll gain practical skills in economic analysis, business management, and cross-border trade through a mix of theoretical foundations and real-world applications, all taught by expert faculty in a supportive environment that prepares you for Italy's vibrant economy and beyond.

Curriculum Structure

First Year
In your first year, you'll build a strong foundation in core economic principles and business basics, diving into subjects like Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Mathematics for Economics. These courses introduce you to supply-demand dynamics, national income theories, and quantitative tools essential for trade analysis, helping you understand how markets function at both individual and aggregate levels. By year's end, you'll have the analytical toolkit to tackle real economic challenges with confidence.

Second Year
The second year ramps up with intermediate topics, focusing on Economic History, Business Economics, and Statistics, where you'll explore the evolution of trade systems, corporate decision-making, and data-driven forecasting. You'll learn to apply statistical models to trade patterns and evaluate business strategies in competitive global environments, blending historical insights with modern analytical techniques. This phase sharpens your ability to interpret economic trends and make informed business choices.

Third Year
Your final year emphasizes advanced applications through courses like International Economics, Business Law, and English for Economics and Trade, preparing you for professional scenarios in global commerce. You'll study trade policies, WTO regulations, legal frameworks for contracts, and specialized English for negotiations and reports, culminating in a thesis that integrates your knowledge. Graduates emerge ready to navigate international trade deals and corporate legalities with expertise.

Focus Areas
The program zeroes in on international trade theories, EU economic policies, export-import management, sustainable business practices, and digital tools for global markets—equipping you with specialized knowledge that's highly relevant in today's interconnected economy.

Learning Outcomes
By graduation, you'll master economic modeling, trade policy analysis, financial reporting in multiple languages, strategic business planning, and ethical decision-making in global contexts, with hands-on projects that boost your resume.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
This degree is fully accredited by Italy's Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR) and aligns with Bologna Process standards for seamless European recognition. It meets professional benchmarks from bodies like the Italian Association of Economics (SIE) and prepares you for certifications in international trade and customs brokerage.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)
The University of Cassino ranks in the top 10% of Italian universities for economics employability (AlmaLaurea 2024 survey), with 85% of Economy and Trade graduates employed within six months—often in roles at multinationals, banks, and export firms. It scores highly in regional QS Employability Rankings for Southern Italy, reflecting strong alumni outcomes in trade and finance sectors.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, the Economy and Trade program goes beyond classroom theory by embedding practical, hands-on learning throughout your studies. You'll work with modern analytical tools and industry-standard software while collaborating on real-world projects that mirror what you'll encounter in your career. The university provides access to specialized facilities and laboratories designed specifically to help you develop the technical and analytical competencies that employers are actively seeking in today's economy sector.

Here's what makes the experiential learning environment distinctive:

- Specialized laboratories dedicated to economic research and trade analysis, where you'll conduct empirical studies using contemporary datasets
- Internship partnerships with regional and international businesses, government agencies, and trade organizations that give you direct workplace experience
- Group project work integrated into core modules, simulating teamwork and decision-making in professional business environments
- Access to industry-standard software including statistical packages (STATA, R, Python) and business intelligence tools used by economists and trade professionals
- University library resources with comprehensive databases for economic journals, trade statistics, and international commerce documentation
- Research institutes affiliated with the program that welcome student involvement in ongoing projects examining regional economic development and trade dynamics
- Field trips and site visits to regional businesses, ports, logistics hubs, and commercial centers to observe trade operations firsthand
- Digital collaboration platforms enabling you to work on international projects and connect with peers across partner institutions

This combination of facilities, expert mentorship, and real-world engagement ensures you graduate with both theoretical knowledge and demonstrated professional capabilities.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of this program gain a strong combination of economic understanding and data analysis skills, making them highly valuable in today’s data-driven world. You’ll be ready to work in roles where decisions are guided by data and economic insight. Typical roles include Data Analyst, Economic Analyst, Business Analyst, and Public Policy Analyst:

University services supporting employability:
• Opportunities for international experience through internships or study-abroad programs
• Access to Erasmus mobility for studying in different European countries
• Hands-on learning through practical projects focused on real economic and data challenges
Employment scope:
• Career opportunities in both private companies and public institutions where economics and data intersect
University–industry & global exposure:
• Strong focus on international internships and academic collaborations that give you real-world exposure
Long-term value of the degree:
• A powerful combination of economics and data science, two of the most in-demand skill areas today
• Skills that are transferable across industries like finance, consulting, technology, and government
Graduation outcomes:
• Ability to interpret and analyze complex data to support decision-making
• Solid grounding in both economic theory and practical data tools
• Confidence to step into analytical roles across different sectors

Further Academic Progression:

After completing this degree, you can move on to a Master’s program in fields such as Economics, Data Science, or Business Analytics. The strong analytical and technical base you build here makes it easier to specialize further and apply to competitive postgraduate programs in Italy or abroad.