Study Plan - Bocconi University

The program is made up of courses which can be divided into the following areas: analysis and statistics, economics, and social sciences.
In the second semester of the first year, students personalize their curriculum through electives, which may include PhD-level courses.

Advanced Mathematics
Advanced Statistics
Advanced Econometrics
Institutions and Social Sciences
Law
3 electives

The first two semesters enhance analytical skills on economic and social dynamics by the knowledge and concrete use of quantitative methods, allowing students to acquire interdisciplinary perspectives towards comprehending economic and social dynamics. The specific interests of each student can be accommodated by selecting three electives in the second semester.

Semester 1

Advanced mathematics for economics and social sciences	8
Advanced statistics for economics and social sciences	8
Foundations of social sciences - module I (Empirical research methods and data analysis)	6
Competition Law and Practice	6
Behavioural skills seminars	2

Semester 2

Econometrics	8
1 compulsory course to be chosen from Foundations of social sciences – module II A (institutions, government and society) Foundations of social sciences – module II B (institutions, government and society)	6
3 elective courses	18
Total credit points of the first year	62

4 electives

Study Abroad Programs

Double Degrees with:
HEC École des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (Paris, France)
Keio University (Tokyo, Japan)
Joint Degrees with:
Université Catholique de Louvain (Louvain, Belgium)
Exchange Programs

Internship (compulsory)
Foreign languages (two languages)
Enhancing Experience - Curricular Supplementary Activities
Thesis

Students are allowed to develop solid skills in economics (both from a theoretical and from an applied perspective) for nonlinear and interdisciplinary pathways. There are very flexible rules for selecting electives, both related to the main areas of the program and from the wide offer at Bocconi, including the opportunity to select PhD-level courses as electives. Students will also focus on the final thesis, which allows them to pursue their own research interests, to fine-tune analytical skills and to develop critical thinking.

4 elective courses	24
Professional English seminars (lessons + exam)	2
Second foreign language (lessons + exam 1st semester 2nd year)	4
Enhancing Experience - Curricular Supplementary Activities	2
Internship or similar activities	8
Thesis	18
Total credit points of the second year	58
Total credit points	120

Please note that the program structure is subject to change.

The study plan requires one European Union language.
More specifically:

Italian for non-Italian native speakers
French, Spanish, German for Italian native speakers

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