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Courses offered by DiECO

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The Department of Economics’ academic programme addresses both the needs of the local and national regions and the demands of the international landscape, whilst taking into account significant developments within the economic and financial system.

With this in mind, the programme comprises a three-year Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Management of Innovation and Sustainability (CLEMIS) – also available as a blended learning programme – and two Master’s degree programmes: in Economics, Law and Corporate Finance (EDIFI) and in Global Entrepreneurship, Economics and Management (GEEM).

The academic programme is further enriched by a first-level Master’s in General Management and other training initiatives that stem from research carried out within the Department and from collaboration with numerous national and international institutions.

DiECO’s international focus is reflected in Erasmus+ programmes (for study and work placements), non-EU mobility schemes, and dual-degree programmes. The opportunity to obtain a dual degree stems from cooperation agreements with Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena (Jena, Germany) and Université de Bordeaux (Bordeaux, France). There is also the opportunity to undertake a three-month study period at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade in Delhi (India).

For several years now, the Department has also been promoting the “International Practicum” traineeship programme, which involves various European partner universities and local businesses.

Degree programmes

The three-year Bachelor’s degree programme in Economics and Management of Innovation and Sustainability (CLEMIS) – also available as a blended learning programme – offers a course of study that ensures students acquire a solid grounding in the fundamental knowledge and methodologies of economics, business, law and quantitative subjects. The programme is structured around two key drivers of transformation in economic systems, business activities, the labour market and the professions in recent years – namely innovation and sustainability – through two thematic streams.

The Master’s degree programme in Economics, Law and Corporate Finance (EDIFI) aims to equip students with professional skills and expertise in the legal, business, economic and financial fields, enabling them to address and resolve, with a critical and independent approach, the challenges faced by businesses and economic operators in general, as well as the complexity of markets and financial intermediaries, and the changing management conditions of banks, insurance companies and other financial intermediaries. For this reason, the involvement of external professionals and practitioners from the business world and the professional sector is highly valued and particularly appreciated by students.

The Master’s degree programme in Global Entrepreneurship, Economics and Management (GEEM), taught entirely in English, focuses on entrepreneurship, internationalisation, innovation and new technologies, and aims to produce graduates who are able to compete in the international job market. 

Enrolling on a degree programme

Enrolment is generally open from 1 August to 30 November each year. For full details, see:

Information for enrolled students

To keep up to date with your day-to-day activities, such as timetables, exam schedules or work placements, please visit:

  • the homepage for your degree course;
  • your personal profile within the App UnInsubria

For information relating to previous years, such as course regulations or course syllabuses, please also see:

For administrative procedures, such as enrolment in years following the first, submission of your study plan or payment of fees, please see:

For all information on resources, services and opportunities available to our students, please see:

Postgraduate programs

The PhD programme is a research training programme lasting at least three academic years, designed to equip students with the skills required to carry out high-level research; it also represents an essential step towards pursuing a professional career in academia.

DiECO offers a PhD programme in Methods and Models for Economic Decisions (MMED), which began in 2015 (31st intake). The programme is taught entirely in English and has a unique and distinctive focus on the theory and economic policy of individual and collective decision-making processes.

For enrolment and information for current students, please consult the dedicated page:

Ph.D. Doctoral Programs

University Professional programs allow students to deepen their knowledge in specific scientific fields following the completion of their undergraduate degree. They are also aimed at anyone wishing to enrol for cultural reasons, lifelong learning or professional development. Professional programs are available throughout the year.

The Department has launched a first-level Professional program in General Management, delivered in the evenings. It is aimed at individuals with a background in disciplines other than economics and business, who are interested in acquiring the essential knowledge required to competently fulfil managerial roles within companies and in the practice of their professions.

For a complete list of the University’s Professional programs, please consult:

Professional programs

The Summer and Winter Schools are international advanced specialisation courses offering in-depth study in various fields of science. These courses are held throughout the year.

In recent years, thanks to the contribution of several lecturers from the Department, the prestigious Lake Como School of Advanced Studies has hosted the international Summer Schools on “The evolution of the economic theory of decision-making” (2017) and “Economic Behaviours: Models, Measurements, and Policies” (2019), focusing on economic decision-making models, their explanatory power, and their normative and policy implications.
In July 2018, the Summer School “Complexity and emergence: ideas, methods, with a special attention to economics and finance” took place.

For an up-to-date list, see:

Summer and Winter Schools
Other training opportunities

The Department helps to enrich the University’s academic offering by providing specialist courses, training programmes and continuing professional development. These courses are run throughout the year.

The lecturers and research centres affiliated with the Department of Economics have always been particularly active in initiatives aimed at strengthening collaboration with professional bodies, institutions, businesses and their local associations, with a view to transferring knowledge both to professionals already active in the workplace and to those undertaking internships and training for specific professional activities. This includes participation in training courses organised by various national and international bodies, as well as teaching activities carried out in preparation courses for the state examinations of various professional bodies.

For an up-to-date list, please consult the University’s website:

Other programs