Rome, Italy
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 13,600 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Luiss tuition fee is to be paid in three installments
Key Summary
Introduction
The Master’s programme in Economics and Finance provides a rigorous and comprehensive education, covering key areas of finance and economics. Designed to build a strong theoretical and analytical foundation, the program equips students with the tools to understand global markets and modern economies. The curriculum explores finance, economic theory, macro and microeconomic policy, alongside quantitative methods, fostering a critical and informed perspective on global economic dynamics. This approach prepares students to navigate complexity and develop effective growth strategies.
Admissions
Curriculum
The Master’s Degree in Economics and Finance is a highly structured two-year course designed to offer students a solid preparation in economic theory and financial analysis.
Study Plan
Major: Finance
I Year
- Financial economics
- Mathematical Methods for Finance
- Blockchain technology and fintech
- Probability
- Financial Markets Regulation
- Econometric Theory
- Asset Management
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Ethical standards and practices in finance
II Year
- Sustainable finance
- International Finance
- Machine learning
- 1 Key Course*
- 2 Elective Course
Additional credits
- Other Activities
- Other Activities to be defined
- Final Test
Key Courses*
- Equity Markets & Alternative Investments
- Derivatives
- Empirical Finance
Major: Applied Economics
I Year
- Central banking
- Mathematical Methods for Economics
- Games and Networks
- Microeconomic Analysis
- Market Law & Regulation
- Econometric Theory
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- Advanced Corporate Finance
II Year
- Machine Learning
- Advanced Public Economic
- Advanced Financial Economic
- 1 Key Course*
- 2 Elective Courses
Additional credits
- LIA
- Other Activities
- Other Activities to be defined
- Final Test
List of Key Courses *(the list may be subject to variations)
- Experimental and Behavioural Economics
- International Finance
- International Trade and Commercial Policies
Major: RoME
I Year
- Mathematical Methods for Economics
- Economic Workshop
- Mathematical Statistics
- Microeconomic Analysis
- Market Law & Regulation
- Econometric Theory
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- Advanced Corporate Finance
II Year
- Asset Pricing
- Advanced Financial Economics
- 1 Core Course from the following list:
- Applied Microeconomics
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- 3 Elective Courses
Additional credits
- Internship or Project work
- Final Thesis
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates in Economics and Finance will be able to perform highly responsible functions in the economic and financial system, in investment banks, asset management companies, banks and other financial institutions, international organisations and regulatory bodies, central banks, the financial sector and the management of multinational companies.
Graduates in Economics and Finance are also able to work as freelancers in the economic-financial field at the highest level of competence. For the above purposes, the curricula of the specialised degree courses provide for internships in national and international financial institutions, consulting firms, public bodies and regulatory and supervisory authorities. Graduates will be able to carry out professional activities in economic-financial institutions and companies, where they will be mainly involved in economic analysis functions and regulatory aspects as economic systems specialists.
Luiss ensures strong career prospects for its graduates through high employability rates, rapid job placement, and extensive industry connections. With dedicated career support and strategic partnerships, students benefit from numerous opportunities to kickstart successful careers.
- High Employability: 96% employment rate 1 year after graduation
- Fast Placement: The average time between graduation and employment is just one month.
- Early Offers: 64% of Luiss students receive a job offer before graduating.
- Strong Industry Connections: Partnerships with 500+ companies and institutions.
- Extensive Opportunities: 3,350 internships and job placements in 2023.
- Personalized Support: 2,500 yearly one-to-one career guidance sessions.
- Networking & Recruitment: over 100 events, workshops, and career days with employers in Italy and abroad.