Program Overview
The Economics at University of Siena is a MSc programme in Business & Management 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 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
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 1,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Siena, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Mathematics for economic
- Microeconomics I & II
- Econometrics I & II
- English for economics
- Macroeconomics
- International management
- Public Economics
- International banking anf financial regulation \xa0or \xa0Competition law & policy
- Finance (Financial investments and risk management)\t6
- 5 electives *
- Other activities **
- Final thesis
- Growth and Development
- Monetary Economics
- Post-Keynesian Economics
- Game Theory and Social Choice
- Economic Dynamics
- Industrial Organization
- Economic History
- Economic Organization and Theory of the Firm
- Advanced Mathematical Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be admitted to the MSc in Economics, candidates should possess:
- skills and competencies in mathematics and statistics;
- notions of micro and macroeconomics at an intermediate level;
- basic skills in econometrics
- a\xc2\xa0certified\xc2\xa0English skill of level B2.
Normally, students admitted hold a three-year degree (B.A.) in economics, or a in business with strong quantitative competencies. Students with a B.A. in other social sciences can be admitted if they show to possess good competencies in economics.
Students with a strong background in mathematics and statistics may be admitted even if they have no previous training in economics.
Candidates can be admitted on the basis of their GRE score in the quantitative section (a score equal or higher than 760, though not strictly required, is recommended)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Siena 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 Siena
University of Siena
Siena, Italy
University of Siena (Università degli Studi di Siena) is a historic and prestigious public research university in Siena, Tuscany, Italy, founded in 1240, making it one of the oldest universities...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-06-18
- Start Date 2018-10-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months