Università degli Studi di Perugia

Degree course in Economics and management [LM-77] D. M. 270/2004

General information

Qualification awarded

Level of qualification

Specific admission requirements and specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

The knowledge necessary for enrolment in the Advanced Degree course is acquired normally through completion of a first level degree, preferably in the class of degree 18 – Science of Economics and of Business Management.

Acceptance in the Advanced program is, however, contingent upon verification of the candidate’s being in possession of the curricular requirements and his/her personal preparation.

The curricular requirements must amount to at least 63 credits composed as follows: SECS-P/01, 9 ECTS credits; SECS-P/07, 12 ECTS credits; SECS-S/06 or SSD related, 6 ECTS credits; SECS-P/11, 6 ECTS credits; SECS-P/08, 9 ECTS credits; SECS-S01 or SSD related, 6 ECTS credits; IUS-01, 6 ECTS credits; IUS-01, 6 ECTS credits, IUS-04, 9 ECTS credits.

Candidates who have completed a three-year degree with a grade equal to or above 95/110 have the necessary requirements of personal preparation.

Candidates who have a grade inferior to that indicated are required to pass a test in order to ascertain their personal preparation. The test will take place in September of every year.

Profile of the programme

The Advanced Degree in EM is a 2 year program during which the student must acquire 120 credits including those pertaining to the required knowledge of the English language (B2 level). It is designed to provide thorough, qualified and specialized knowledge of a theoretical, methodological and technical-professional nature from a structural and functional point of view with particular attention to the sectors of public administration, manufacturing, high tech and commerce.

Therefore, the degree program in EM offers specialized knowledge in the areas of international management and innovation, as well as in organization and strategic management.

The course of studies is organized on a semester basis and instruction will be provided with frontal lessons, seminars, presentations and discussions of case studies, lectures delivered by directors and entrepreneurs (from both the private and public sectors), and a final exam.

The degree course does not provide for curricula.

All details regarding the organization and conduct of the Degree Program are available in the Didactic Regulations found on the Faculty’s website.    

Qualification requirements and regulations

The Advanced Degree in EM is a 2 year program during which the student must acquire 120 credits including those pertaining to the required knowledge of the English language (B2 level). It is designed to provide thorough, qualified and specialized knowledge of a theoretical, methodological and technical-professional nature from a structural and functional point of view with particular attention to the sectors of public administration, manufacturing, high tech and commerce.

Therefore, the degree program in EM offers specialized knowledge in the areas of international management and innovation, as well as in organization and strategic management.

The course of studies is organized on a semester basis and instruction will be provided with frontal lessons, seminars, presentations and discussions of case studies, lectures delivered by directors and entrepreneurs (from both the private and public sectors), and a final exam.

The degree course does not provide for curricula.

All details regarding the organization and conduct of the Degree Program are available in the Didactic Regulations found on the Faculty’s website.    

Key learning outcomes

Upon completion of the program the EM graduates are able to analyze and comprehend the economic scenarios and the various strategic and operative problems of businesses; find valid solutions to such problems and manage the resulting reorganization. The constant balance of the different disciplines between theoretical content and technical/professional content allow graduates to apply their specialized and highly qualified knowledge to a large number of situations that concern companies. In order to enhance the learning experience many courses include practical exercises, discussions of case studies, lectures by entrepreneurs, managers and professionals, as well as seminars held by professors from other Italian and foreign universities.

Consequently, the theoretical, methodological and technical know-how acquired provide the EM graduate with the necessary analytical instruments to make autonomous evaluations of diverse situations.

Furthermore, the EM graduate will have acquired a highly qualified communicative competence which will permit him or her to interact effectively in one-on-one and team work situations in a variety of businesses models and in diverse working environments. The student will develop an ability to interact in an international context thanks to his or her knowledge of the English language and to experiences acquired in the Erasmus program.

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

The professors will use written/oral exams in order to ascertain the students’ level of progress or, when appropriate, computer and digital instruments may be utilized.. A final grade with a maximum of 30 points, and relative to the number of credits for each course, will be assigned upon completion of the exam. Other tests included in the study plan will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

The final examination consists in the elaboration and discussion, before a special Commission, of an original written dissertation of a scientific nature which has been agreed upon with the student’s advising professor.

The Commission is composed of at least seven members and two substitutes and is chaired by a full professor. The Degree is granted with a final grade with a maximum of 100 percentile points. This grade is based on the grade point average of the exams evaluated in relation to the credits for each exam with the addition of the final grade expressed by the Commission.

The Degree Commission may grant a maximum of seven percentage points to the final report, and if unanimous the designation cum laude.

Graduation requirements

Mode of study (full-time, part-time, e-learning, ...)

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

Access to further studies

The Advanced degree course allows EM graduates to further their studies in a second level university Masters program and as Doctors of research in economics and management. 

Programme director or equivalent

Tabella riepilogativa regolamento

General (Regulations 2013)