Program Overview
The Economics and Economic Policy (HEM) at University of Bologna is a Master programme in Business & Management taught in English, Italian over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Economics and Economic Policy (HEM) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, Italian
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 4,074 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,074 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bologna, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Economics and Economic Policy (HEM) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Accounting and Business Performance Management
- Budget Analysis
- Management Control
- Economics and Techniques of Financial Markets
- Options, Futures and other Derivatives
- Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis
- Economics of Regulation
- Quantitative Finance
- Panel Data Analysis
- Welfare State and Taxation
- Economics of Taxation
- Public Policy And Redistribution
- Economics Aanalysis of Institutions
- Health Care Economics
- History of Economic Analysis
- Methods for Data Analysis
- Prices, Distribution and Growth
- International Monetary Economics
- Environmental Economic Policy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the second cycle degree programme in Economics and Economic Policy is subject to the possession of a first cycle degree, a single cycle degree or five-year degree from an Italian university or equivalent academic qualification obtained abroad.
To be able to profitably follow the second cycle degree programme in Economics and Economic Policy students must possess appropriate knowledge of economic theory and quantitative methods. ed annually on the faculty website.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,074 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,074 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,074 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,074 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bologna directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Bologna
University of Bologna
Bologna, Italy
University of Bologna (Università di Bologna) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, founded in 1088 in Bologna, Italy, and widely regarded as the birthplace of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2008-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-17
- Language English, Italian
- Duration 24 months