Students who are interested in pursing higher degrees and further knowledge about economics and finance may appreciate a compliance program. This field of study analyzes the extent to which a business is operating according to laws and regulations.

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.