Economics
The Economics program provides students with a solid training in Economics emphasizing rigorous analytical thinking and advanced quantitative methods. Faculty members are internationally recognized economists. Our aim is to train economists suited both for academic and non-academic careers.
Learning objectives
During the first year, students will study the foundations of economics and quantitative analysis, whereas the second year is devoted to field courses that will expose them to recent developments at the frontier of economic research in a variety of topics. At the end of the second year students will work on their final dissertation.
Besides taught courses, the curriculum also offers an internship program with either economic research institutions located in the Milan area or within the University’s Department of Economics and Finance, where students are offered the opportunity of working as applied economists on real world economic issues, as well as meeting prospective employers.
The skills acquired through the Economics program prepare students to pursue their careers both in academia through further education at the PhD level as well as in the labour market as applied economists in firms, banks and institutions.
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Program Structure
Program Structure
All degree-seeking students are required to attend theology teachings aimed at offering a reasoned and critical knowledge of the Christian message. Laurea Magistrale students will have to attend a seminar only for a total of 30 hours
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
The program is now at its seventh edition and to date has performed very well in terms of placement in the labour market (Eurizone, Deloitte, Oxford Policy Management, Intesa San Paolo, Chatham House) and in academia (some of our students are now completing their Ph.D. at Universitat Pompeu Fabra Barcelona, University of Nottingham, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, and Unviersità Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, and include winners of prestigious scholarships granted by the Bank of Italy).
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
English language proficiency requirements
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Strong background in economics and quantitative methods. Major in economics, mathematics, statistics, or business studies. We also welcome students with a strong quantitative background (Engineering, Physics) who want to strengthen their background in Economics
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Applications from students who did not major in the previously mentioned subjects will also be evaluated. In these cases, submission of an official report for the GRE or the GMAT test with a satisfactory performance level in the quantitative sections would help increase their chances of admission
English language proficiency requirements
Candidates need to satisfy the English language proficiency requirement in order to submit their application. Download information on recognized language certificates and exemption policy.
Entry requirements:
The entry requirements are based on the latest guidelines for admission published by the Italian Ministry for Education.
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Eligible candidates need to hold an undergraduate degree obtained after a minimum of 3 years of study (180 ECTS), which satisfies the requirements for access to second-level academic studies in the awarding country. If candidates have undertaken less than 15 years of total schooling, they may not be eligible for admission to a Laurea Magistrale.
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The degree has to be issued by a higher education institution which is regularly accredited or recognized in the awarding country.
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The degree and related studies undertook so far need to be in a subject which is relevant to the chosen Laura Magistrale. Candidates best suited have a background in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or Business studies. This program is however also open to graduates from other faculties. In these cases, GRE or GMAT test with a satisfactory performance level in the quantitative section would increase the chances of admission. Our GRE Designated Institution Code is 2059: use it when indicating Università Cattolica as a score recipient. The academic board will evaluate candidates' academic and personal background and decide if they meet the specific conditions for admission.
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The undergraduate degree must be obtained before 31 July 2018.
Post admissions
Post admissions
Please visit the section Post admissions for 2-year graduate programs for detailed information.
Program Dates
Program Dates
Academic Year 2018/2019
Orientation Event 1: August 28 - 29 - 30, 2018
NOTE: Attendance at Orientation Event 1 is mandatory for students who register for the pre-session intensive Italian language course.
Orientation Event 2: September 12 -13, 2018
Read here details on the Orientation Events
Beginning of classes: week commencing September 17, 2018
Academic calendar
I Quarter: I Quarter: the Third week of September / Mid December (exams included)
II Quarter: Beginning of January / Beginning of April (exams included)
III Quarter: Mid April / End of July (exams included)
Academic calendar 2017/2018.
The detailed academic calendar 2018/2019 will be published in September.
