Degree course name in English: Economics and Finance
Degree course name in Italian: Economia e FinanzaLevel of qualification: Bachelor’s Degree Programme
Department: SCIENZE DELL’ECONOMIA
N° Credits: 180
International program: Yes
Type of program:
International partners:
- University of Valladolid
- University of Lille
Language:
- ITALIAN
Campus Ecotekne Pal. C - S.P. 6, Lecce - Monteroni - LECCE (LE)
The Degree course provides students with skills and knowledge necessary for understanding the basic aspects of economic and financial systems and with the competencies required for pursuing professional careers in managerial positions of banks, insurance companies and financial institutions. The first common two years provide basic training in Economics, Business, Accounting, Law, Mathematics and Statistics. The third year offers a choice between two curricular paths.The curriculum “Innovation Economics” is designed to provide students with a framework for understanding and supporting the basic processes driving economic growth and innovation. It focuses on quantitative methods and tools for the analysis of economic phenomena. The curriculum “Finance” is designed to offer students a multidisciplinary approach to the knowledge of financial markets and financial intermediaries. It focuses on the main quantitative methodologies and tools for data analysis and understanding financial decision-making processes.The course offers a Double Degree program in agreement with University of Valladolid and University of Lille.
Access is not restricted. Quota reserved to non-EU students residing outside Italy: 20 seats (see https://www.studiare-in-italia.it/studentistranieri/). The admission requires to take a multiple-choice questions exam on Mathematics, Logic, English and General Knowledge. The test is compulsory but not binding for admission and, in any case, it allows to enrol regardless of the result obtained (see https://www.economia.unisalento.it/704).
Admission to this Degree course requires high school diploma, or another equivalent qualification obtained abroad and recognized as suitable.
The course provides a foundation for a wide range of careers in economics, financial and insurance areas. In particular, the course develops the knowledge of quantitative tools required to carry out economic and financial analysis activities in banks, insurance companies and credit institutions. In addition, it provides the skills in the business field necessary for managerial or analyst positions in companies and public administration. Other employment opportunities refer to insurance agent and securities broker.
The final exam consists of a written dissertation/thesis, assigned in one of the subjects studied by the candidate during the degree course. In particular, the dissertation is focused on:
- the analysis of the literature related to a specific topic/research and a discussion of a case study;
- an internship experience, followed by a detailed report on the results achieved and/or a focus on the problems faced during the internship, or a description of the courses attended during mobility periods abroad.
The candidate must demonstrate to have acquired knowledge and skills required by the course aims.
The final assessment is based on the student's career, including the marks obtained in the exams, the mobility period abroad, as well as the performance shown during the dissertation.
1st Year - 2021/2022
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SECS-P/07)
12 credits - Compulsory
IT SKILLS (ING-INF/05)
4 credits - Compulsory
PRIVATE LAW (IUSS/01)
10 credits - Compulsory
ENGLISH LANGUAGE (L-LIN/12)
10 credits - Compulsory
MATHEMATICS (SECS-S/06)
8 credits - Compulsory
MICROECONOMICS (SECS-P/01)
8 credits - Compulsory
STATISTICS I (SECS-S/01)
8 credits - Compulsory
2nd Year 2022/2023
FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES (SECS-P/11)
8 credits - Compulsory
HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT (SECS-P/04)
8 credits - Optional - taught in English
HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT (SECS-P/04)
8 credits - Optional - taught in Italian
PUBLIC LAW (IUS/09)
10 credits - Compulsory
MACROECONOMICS (SECS-P/01)
8 credits - Compulsory
FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS (SECS-S/06)
8 credits - Compulsory
APPLIED AND GENERAL ACCOUNTING (SECS-P/07)
8 credits - Compulsory
STATISTICS II (SECS-S/01)
8 credits - Optional
STATISTICAL SAMPLING AND INFERENCE (SECS-S/01)
8 credits - Optional
3rd Year - 2023/2024
Curriculum INNOVATION ECONOMICS
ECONOMETRICS (SECS-P/05)
6 credits - Compulsory
INDUSTRIAL AND INNOVATION ECONOMY (SECS-P/01)
8 credits - Compulsory
FUNDING INNOVATION AND START-UP BUSINESSES (SECS-P/11)
8 credits - Compulsory
FINAL TEST (PROFIN_S)
6 credits - Compulsory
MATHEMATICS FOR FINANCIAL APPLICATIONS (SECS-S/06)
8 credits - Compulsory
PUBLIC POLICIES FOR GROWTH AND INNOVATION (SECS-P/03)
8 credits - Compulsory
ECONOMIC HISTORY (SECS-P/12)
6 credits - Compulsory
3rd Year - 2023/2024
Curriculum in FINANCE
ECONOMETRICS (SECS-P/05)
6 credits - Compulsory
STOCK MARKET ECONOMY (SECS-P/11)
8 credits - Optional
ECONOMY AND BANK MANAGEMENT (SECS-P/11)
8 credits - Optional
MONETARY ECONOMICS (SECS-P/01)
8 credits - Compulsory
FINAL TEST (PROFIN_S)
6 credits - Compulsory
MATHEMATICS FOR FINANCIAL APPLICATIONS (SECS-S/06)
8 credits - Compulsory
PUBLIC POLICIES IN FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE MARKETS (SECS-P/03)
8 credits - Compulsory
ECONOMIC HISTORY (SECS-P/12)
6 credits - Compulsory
Academic coordinator: Prof. Donato Posa
Staff coordinator: dr. Anna Miglietta
Course details (webpage in Italian)