Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

The Faculty of Economics of the Universit‡ della Svizzera italiana has adopted an international approach with the goal of training economists fit for the global market. The Faculty offers a curriculum designed to provide a solid background at an undergraduate, Master, and PhD level.

Program Structure

The Bachelor's program includes a specialization in one of the four streams: finance, management, economics, and quantitative methods. This allows admission to high-quality Master courses in strategic fields of economy. The Faculty of Economics offers its academic degree programs in three stages: a bachelor's (3 years), a master's (2 years), and a doctoral program (3 years), awarding the degree of PhD in Economics.

Courses

The program includes a range of courses, such as:

• Core courses:
  • Corporate Strategy
  • Econometrics
  • Finance theory
  • Household Economics and Finance
  • International economics
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics for Data Science
  • Public economics
• Elective courses:
  • Applied Microeconometrics
  • Computational Social Choice
  • Controllo di gestione
  • Economics, Politics and the Media
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Financial Statement Analysis II
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Market Research Techniques
  • Organization Design and Human Resource Management
  • Quantitative Methods for Finance
  • Ricerca e metodi per la tesi
  • Storia critica del pensiero economico
  • Teoria dei giochi

Schedule

The schedule is subject to changes and includes a range of lectures and classes throughout the week. The weekly schedule is available, and students can export the schedule list.

Campus

The university has several campuses, including Lugano, Mendrisio, and Bellinzona. The campus map is available, and students can find information on the different buildings and facilities.

Research Areas

The Faculty of Economics has a range of research areas, including economics, finance, management, and quantitative methods. Students can pursue research projects and work with faculty members to develop their research skills.

Degree Programs

The Faculty of Economics offers a range of degree programs, including a Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD in Economics. The programs are designed to provide students with a solid foundation in economics and prepare them for careers in industry, government, and academia.