Economics and Management 2026-2027

This degree course provides you with the skills required by companies and consultancy agencies, public authorities, international organisations, European and national governmental authorities, and research institutes. The courses are held in a stimulating environment with excellent student/teacher communication, and also offer a curricula entirely in English. Subjects covered are in the field of economic theory, economic policy, applied economics, financial statement analysis, corporate finance, investment management, managerial economics, pricing strategies and digital marketing, economics and business management, statistical methods for economics and business choices and the evaluation of public intervention programmes, which are accompanied by some specialist and vocational teachers, as well as the study of economic history and of European political institutions and of the labor law, European administrative law and in-depth study of other issues in the legal field with relevance for the management of internationalization processes. Having the chance to study for part of the course abroad, with the bi-national degree option, prepares you for high-profile roles in international organisations and key managerial roles in internationalisation processes.

The course includes three curricula for student choice:

• Management
• Economics
• Economics, Management and Institutions (in English)

• 5 bi-national partnerships (with the universities of Fribourg –CH-; Rennes 1 –FR-; Tampere –FIN, Masarik Brno –CZ, Parigi Nanterre-FR);
• internship opportunities at the European Commission in Brussels;
• extremely high post-study employment rates, and high course satisfaction ratings from graduates, according to the latest ALMALAUREA report;
• a diverse cultural context with students coming from different parts of Italy, as well as international visiting students;
• high-profile careers and prestigious employment opportunities for the best graduates.

The 28th AlmaLaurea Report shows that the University of Eastern Piedmont (UPO) performs above the national average in terms of graduates' employment outcomes one and five years after graduation. Read the summary article.

• Managerial or research roles in private companies, public administration, international organisations and co-operatives;
• Career in consulting firms and research centres;
• Specialists in impact evaluation of public works, experts in quantitative forecasting of business strategies, organisation development specialists, specialists in economic systems;
• Some examples of career opportunities taken up by recent graduates:
  • CNH Industrial, Institutional Relations Representative Office to the EU; 
  • UNICRI (United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute);
  • KPMG UK;
  • Savings Bank Foundations of Alessandria and Asti;
  • ELECNOR SPA Projects and Infrastructures for Sustainable Energy;
  • REPLY, System Integration and Digital Service;
  • CSIL, Centre for Industrial Studies.

The Master's Degree Course, located in the LM-56 degree class, has a duration of 2 years for full-time students (or 3 or 4 years for part-time students) and is divided into three different curricula for students to choose from.

You can consult the study plans for the academic year 2026-2027

See the previous years study plans (full-time and part - time)

Attendance is highly recommended, but no formal obligation is introduced for access to the examinations.

The curriculum in “Economics, Management and Institutions” envisages teaching exclusively in English and presupposes an adequate oral and written command of the English language on the part of the students, with acquired skills comparable to level B2. For the other curricula there is no compulsory language teaching, but it is possible to opt for the replacement of some courses in Italian with corresponding courses in English. To exercise this option, and for students interested in pursuing a Binational Degree, an adequate oral and written command of the English language is also required.
In each study curriculum, 10 CFUs are provided for the student's choice. The elective courses may be selected from all the courses offered at the University. It should be noted, however, that students are not allowed to select one or more courses with a similar name and syllabus to one of the degree courses already present in the study plan. Without prejudice to this clause, if the activities chosen by the student belong to the Department the plan is automatically approved, if they belong to other Departments they must be examined by the Course Council, which will check the adequate justifications provided by the student.

For information on the teaching programm please visit:

• Courses and Syllabi – First Year (website updating)

• Courses and Syllabi – Subsequent Years (website updating)​​​​

At the same link you can view the programmes of previous years

The syllabuses of the courses are defined by the lecturers in each academic year, indicating the learning objectives, the contents and the methods for testing knowledge.

The didactic regulations of the Social Work course define the contents of the teaching system and organisational aspects of the course of study, pursuant to provisions of art. 12 of the Ministerial Decree no. 270/2004. The didactic structure and organisation of the course are defined in compliance with the freedom of teaching, and the rights and duties of teachers and students. 

Download the Didactic regulations 2026/2027.

Requirements for enrolment and issue of the nulla osta
The course is open access, subject to the issue of the nulla osta by the person delegated by the Study Course Council, Prof. Paolo Chirico (paolo.chirico@uniupo.it).

Enrolment requirements for students with a three-year degree obtained in an EU country
For admission to the Degree Course, students must hold a three-year degree in the following classes: L-15, L-16, L-18, L-33, L-36, L-41, or single-cycle master's degree LMG 01 or a four-year old equivalent degree.

For those holding a three-year degree obtained in Italy, or in another EU country, but belonging to degree classes other than those listed above, admission is subject to verification of individual study plans and examinations passed. In this case, a degree mark equal to or higher than 99/110 (or equivalent mark in the EU university system of origin) and the absence of educational debts in the fundamental subjects of the degree course (with particular reference to economics and quantitative studies) will be a preferential element. In the presence of educational debts in the fundamental subjects (absence of passed examinations in the economic and quantitative/statistical fields) the clearance will be issued, based on the affinity of the degree class and the specific course of study:

• in the case of a graduation mark of more than 99/110, against a supplementary study programme and/or the passing of a remedial test in the subjects with a training debt.
• in the case of a graduation mark of less than or equal to 99/110, against the passing of a remedial test in the fundamental subjects (with particular reference to economics and quantitative studies).

LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED:

For students interested in enrolling in the ‘Management’ and ‘Economics’ curricula non-native English speakers, oral and written language proficiency is required, with skills comparable to level B2 attested by certification or ascertainable by interview.

For students interested in enrolling in the ‘Economics, Management and Institutions’ curriculum (entirely in English) non-native English speakers, oral and written language skills comparable to level B2 are required, which can be attested by certification or ascertained by interview.

Enrolment requirements for students with a bachelor's degree obtained outside the EU
The granting of the authorisation follows the same procedures as for students with a bachelor's degree obtained in an EU country, with the addition of a preliminary distance interview to verify skills in the core subjects of economics and statistics.

For the “Economics, Management and Institutions” curriculum (entirely in English), as an alternative to the interview, it is possible to present proof of passing the international “GMAT” exam with a minimum score of 550 points (please see procedures and costs). The test is now also available remotely in all countries of the world (and is therefore now accessible to all students in any country)

Students interested in enrolling in the ‘Management’ and ‘Economics’ curricula are required to have an oral and written command of the Italian language, with skills comparable to level B2 attestable through certification or ascertainable through an interview.

Students interested in enrolling in the ‘Economics, Management and Institutions’ curriculum (entirely in English) NOT OF A MOTHER ENGLISH LANGUAGE are required to have an oral and written command of the Italian language, with skills comparable to level B2, which can be attested by certification or ascertained by interview.  

ALL STUDENTS NOT RESIDENT OR DOMICILED IN ITALY MUST APPLY  THROUGH THE UNIVERSITALY PORTAL. ATTACHING THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFYING THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE (In the absence of certification, it is compulsory to pass the test of knowledge of the Italian language (administered by the university) OR ENGLISH ACCORDING TO THE CURRICULUM ATTACHED.

More information on the University website

How to apply for clearance

If you meet the above requirements, to obtain the clearance document you must send an e-mail request to Prof. Paolo Chirico (paolo.chirico@uniupo.it).

In the e-mail you must:

1) indicate your place and date of birth;

2) attach a pdf of the degree certificate or diploma supplement or self-certification with a list of examinations from the three-year degree course (in the case of students coming from UPO degree courses, it is sufficient to indicate the title and class of the three-year degree course of origin)

3) indicate which EMA study curriculum you intend to choose from the 3 available:

• Management
• Economcs
• Economics, Management and Institutions

To request an orientation interview, questions on study paths and related job opportunities, bi-national degrees and European Commission internships, please contact Prof. Ponzano (President of the degree course, ferruccio.ponzano@uniupo.it)

Please also note that from the academic year 2022-2023 students may enrol simultaneously in two study courses, except for courses in the same class (LM-56) Students wishing to take advantage of this possibility may contact the Student secretariat for further information.

All information is available on the Matriculation page.

Consult the page with information on graduation

All information is available on the Student Representatives page.

Need information?
If you are looking for information about lecturers and office hours: UPObook
If you want to contact the Student secretariat UPOanswers
If you want to speak directly with the Secretariat (in case of particularly complex issues): UPOriceve
If you are looking for information on job orientation, internships/internships and job placement: jobplacement@uniupo.it

A complete list of useful contacts can be found on this page of the University website.

Here you can find the Code of Ethics and Conduct governing the University community.

These are the academic staff members designated in accordance with the requirements established by the Italian Ministry of University and Research to ensure the delivery of the degree programme.

Faculty members:

• Daniele Bondonio
• Flavia Coda Moscarola
• Maria Del Frate
• Leonardo Falduto
• Ferruccio Ponzano
• Silvio Traverso

Academic Tutors

Academic tutors provide guidance and support throughout your studies. They advise students on the choice of study options and assist them during their entire academic journey.

Academic Tutors

• Paolo Chirico
• Roberto Zanola

Teaching Committee

The Teaching Committee consists of Ferruccio Ponzano (Chair), Roberto Zanola and Paolo Chirico.

The Committee is responsible for:

• assessing admission procedures and students' entry qualifications;
• providing advice on programme transfer applications;
• evaluating requests for the recognition and transfer of academic credits and examinations.

Contact details for all academic staff members are available on UPOBook.

Erasmus partner institutions

• Bulgaria: "National and World Economics" (Sofia). 
• Repubblica Ceca: Hradec, Masaryk (Brno). 
• Finlandia: Tampere. 
• Francia: Savoie (Chambéry), Sud-Toulon-Var (Tolone), Sophia-Antipolis (Nizza), Rouen, Rennes I, Reims-Champagne-Ardenne (Reims), Catholique de Lyon, Paris Nanterres (Parigi), Montpellier, Strasbourg. 
• Germania: Treviri, Marburg. 
• Lituania: Kaunas. 
• Malta: Malta (Msida). Polonia: “Karol Adamiecki Economiczny” (Katowice), “Jagellonsky” (Cracovia), "Lazarki School of commerce and law" (Varsavia). 
• Portogallo: Castelo Branco, Lisbona, Porto. 
• Regno Unito: Winchester. Romania: “1 Decembrie 1918” (Alba Iulia). 
• Spagna: Alicante, "Miguel Hernandez" (Elche), Jaen, Murcia, La Laguna (Tenerife), "Rovira i Virgili" (Tarragona), Vigo. 

Internship at the European Commission: An internship at the European Commission is available for two students enrolled in the final year of the degree programme (Directorate-General for Competition, DG-COMP).

More information on the international opportunities page.

The quality assurance of teaching is carried out in line with the policies defined by the University and is implemented and monitored by evaluating the management of the educational offer, with a view to continuous improvement. At BoD level, quality assurance is entrusted to the Quality Assurance/Review Group.

The documents relating to the quality of the CoS can be consulted in the dedicated section.