The study of e-commerce can be an excellent choice for students who wish to pursue careers in a digital world. This field of study generally deals with transactions that are made over the internet and can include everything from online shopping to personal banking.

Officially known as the Italian Republic, the country is found in southern Europe. The official language is Italian and the cultural rich capital is Rome. Many of the world's oldest universities are located in Italy, in particular the University of Bologna (founded in 1088). There are three Superior Graduate Schools with "university status", three institutes with the status of Doctoral Colleges, which function at graduate and post-graduate level.