The Economics, Finance and Sustainability programme offers different curricula to sharpen your economic and financial knowledge. This Master’s Degree Programme, entirely taught in English, trains experts who possess:

• a high command of mathematical-statistical tools and a solid theoretical-quantitative preparation;

• high knowledge of economic and financial analysis and economic policy;

• strong expertise in legal and market regulation;

• strong methodological-theoretical and modelling skills within the economic disciplines, both in the context of research and in the professional context, to analyze the complexities of contemporary society and to offer solutions to economic and social problems, in a dynamic and careful perspective to innovations in the economic, financial field and adaptation to climate change.

You will be pleased to know that Ca' Foscari has a QS World University ranking in the top 200 universities in the world for Economics & Econometrics and in the top 300 for Accounting and Finance.Possibility of getting a joint/double degree in a partner university.

Tune in for the live presentation of this programme by professors and students during Ca' Foscari University's online International Open Days, which will take place from February 27 to March 10. For the specific event schedule and to register to connect, visit the event's website!

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The programme consists of three curricula, delivered in English:

• Economics-QEM: it trains economists with a solid background in economics; this course is part of the Erasmus Mundus QEM programme and welcomes many foreign students;

• Quantitative Finance and Risk Management: it provides financial expertise in line with international standards in terms of content and level of preparation. Particular attention is paid to the tools of mathematical and statistical analysis applied to financial markets and institutions and to the study of complex financial instruments;

• Sustainable Finance: provides training in finance in line with international standards to integrate sustainability dimensions and seize opportunities arising from the increasing focus in finance on the impacts of climate change and the achievement of sustainable development goals.

Some courses offered:

• Behavioural Economics
• Beahavioural Finance
• Macroeconomics
• Law and Economics
• Corporate Banking and Credit Analysis
• Risk Measurement
• Econometrics
• Financial Economics
• International Financial Regulation
• Reporting and Sustainability Accounting

LAUNCHING YOUR CAREER

As a graduate, you'll have the knowledge you need to find employment at financial institutions and to operate as professional managers, analysts, consultants and brokers. Some of your possible career opportunities are:

• Economic systems specialist

• Business economics specialist

• Corporate finance analyst

• Market regulation specialist

• International business and  finance consultant

• Insurance expert 

• Business analyst 

• Financial analyst

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND ADMISSION

In order to be eligibile for admission, you need to have: 

• a minimum three-year undergraduate degree

• completed 60 ECTS in the fields of Business, Economics, Law and Statistical Mathematics. For more specific information, please check the programme web page or contact us!

• a certified B2-level knowledge of English

In addition:

• a Teaching Committee will evaluate your undergraduate transcript of records to determine if you possess the necessary background knowledge to be admitted.

To apply, visit the online application platform apply.unive.it!

FEES AND FUNDING

Depending on your nationality, the fees range from 700 to 2157 Euros. 

As a public university in Europe, Ca' Foscari not only keeps tuition fees low, but also provides targeted financial aid for high-achieving international students.

Ca' Foscari University offers high-achieving international students renewable scholarship packages of various sizes, ranging from 6,500 euro a year for bachelor's students to 8,000 euro a year for master's students.

These scholarship packages are designed to offer support for the full duration of an award-winner's degree. To be eligible to apply, you will need a minimum 8.5/10 CGPA. Complete information about the requisites at the dedicated webpage.

The regional government also offers financial aid for international students from low-income families for which you can apply after enrolment.

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Life at Ca' Foscari is both rewarding and stimulating thanks to a wide range of activities and events organised by the university as well as the students themselves. You can get involved in student clubs and sports, as well as take advantage of everything the city itself has to offer, from international cultural events to some of the world's most beautiful art and architecture. Plus, if you choose to live in Venice's historic centre, you'll surely enjoy living locally and sustainably thanks to the fact that distances are manageable and there are no cars or traffic to compete with.

To get an insider's perspective, book an online chat with a current international student and check out our international student Instagram account, @studentlifeinvenice! 

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