Degree course in Business administration

Course Name

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Course Code

L025

Class (Ministerial code)

L-18

Website

http://www.economiatr.it/

Field(s) of study

- ISCED Area 04 – Business, administration and law

Qualification award

- Bachelor Degree

Level of qualification according to the NQF and the EQF

- EHEA First cycle; EQF Level 6 (per le lauree)

Length of programme / number of credits

- 3 years / 180 ECTS

Language of Teaching

Italian

Mode of study

- In-class

Didactic centre

Terni

Programme director

Prof. Loris Lino Maria Nadotti

Access to the course

- open access with assessment of personal competencies

Specific admission requirements

- Formal Requirements Certificate of completion of Italian upper secondary school or equivalent foreign qualification.

Evaluation of specific subject knowledge on entry

Verification of the knowledge required for the attendance of the course of study through a compulsory evaluation test of indicative and non-selective nature; if the test is not passed, the student will be given additional educational obligations and will be granted with: • tutoring. Foreign students are required to take a test to verify their proficiency of the Italian language, except Erasmus Incoming students, Exchange Students and students in mobility as per the Cooperation Agreement

Profile of the programme

This course aims to help students develop problem-solving skills, acquiring the competencies, abilities and aptitudes required to operate as managers in companies and consulting firms, or as entrepreneurs. The programme is structured in such a way as to ensure the study and analysis of the economic and financial situation and the assets of a company. In particular, after developing basic knowledge in economics, law, mathematics, statistics and business. The teaching methods focus on an active and participatoryapproach, mixing lectures - also by international teaching staff - with thediscussion of business case studies, exercises also using computer based tools,simulations of corporate decision making issues, and the testimonial of business managers and operators.

Programme learning outcomes

Graduates will acquire: - ability to develop an independence of assessment thanks to the frequent meetings with external experts stimulating participation and commitment; - communication skills that can successfully support a professional interaction in a broad range of organisational contexts. To this end, during the courses discussions, individual and group presentations, business cases and short research project are promoted and implemented. Moreover, the discussion of the thesis in the final test will enhance this ability. The course also develops the ability to interact in an international environment thanks to the use of the English language and the incentives provided to develop Erasmus experiences; - ability to analyze and assess a wide range of strategic, administrative and operational business issues as well as to identify specific decision-making solutions, thanks to the integrated contribution of accounting, managerial, legal and analytical skills.

Qualification requirements and regulations

achievement of the qualification will require that the student has acquired all the credits foreseen in the study plan for training activities other than the final test. The final test for the achievement of the qualification is public and consists of the presentation of a thesis work to a special commission.

Examination regulations and grading scale

Descrivere in massimo 250 caratteri i regolamenti per lo svolgimento degli esami e sistema di votazione, usando come spunto le seguenti locuzioni: Assessment is normally an oral or written exam; in some cases there are intermediate exams during the course; other evaluation elements (seminars, reports, etc.) can be foreseen in specific course units and are described in the Course Unit Profiles. The grades for subject exams are measured in thirtieths (0-30 scale), the minimum grade is 18/30 and the maximum grade is 30/30. The maximum grade can be enhanced with “cum laude” (30 cum laude), in case of excellence. Grades are given by an exam commission of at least two teachers, whose President is the chair of the subject. The main exam sessions are held in January/February, March/April, June/July, September/October. Students may retake exams, if not passed. The University provides an ECTS Grading Table, which shows the actual distribution of the examination and final grades among students for each degree programme. The final degree evaluation is expressed in one hundred and tenths (0-110 scale), the minimum grade is 66/110 and the maximum grade is 110/110. The calculation of the final grade of each candidate takes into account the average of the grades obtained in the subject exams, as well as the quality of the work performed in research or in the final thesis which is discussed in public before an exam commission. “Cum laude” (110 cum laude) may be added to the maximum grade if the exam commission decides unanimously.

Obligatory or optional mobility windows

Optional mobility windows

Work-based learning

A curricular internship is an experience intended to complete the University education of students, by enabling them carrying out practical work in structures within or outside the University, in Italy or abroad, and to obtain the University educational credits envisaged in the course structure diagrams for their degree programmes. See the website http://www.economiatr.it/ for information about how to activate an internship, or contact the relevant Internship office.

Occupational profiles of graduates

Medium-high level managerial qualifications within industrial, commercial and other service companies. Consulting and auditing activities addressed to private, public and non-profit companies.

Free-choice training activities