Economics and Finance
(ECOFIN)
classe di appartenenza LM-16
Finanza
COORDINATOR
Prof. Giovanni Zambruno
for further information contact: ecofin@unimib.it
PROGRAM OVERVIEW a.a. 20122012-13
The objective of the program consists in establishing specialized skills in the financial
sector, with particular reference to the analysis of markets, portfolio management, derivative
pricing and the assessment of the various types of risks connected with bank intermediation.
intermediation
Furthermore, this degree gives access to higher-level courses (PhD), and provide a
suitable background for access to the professional exams of Actuaries.
Actuaries
The peculiar feature of this course, as compared with the similar ones in the same class,
consists in focusing especially in the quantitative, financial and economic areas, as is demanded
by modern professional styles. Indeed, the course is structured in order to provide knowledge
and enhance skills in the relevant fields, starting from a wide and solid background preparation
coupled with specialized activities aimed at introducing to operational matters.
More specifically, the courses in the economic area cover such topics as the market
microstructure and the price formation process: this is particularly fit for students who intend to
become market analysts in banks, investment companies or research institutes. The quantitative
courses provide the tools necessary to develop consistent modelling for the pricing of financial
securities, the portfolio management and the assessment of risk. In this view they are particularly
valuable for those interested in financial trading and risk management.
management Finally, the financial part
of the program addresses the bank management, specifically the assetasset-liability management and
the credit risk.
risk
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For access to the Master's degree in Economics and Finance, both of the following
requirements are necessary:
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attainment, by the summer session of the academic year 2011-12, of a Bachelor's
degree in classes L-17 and L-28 (according to Law 509) or L-18 and L-33 (according to
Law 270), with grades of at least 110/110;
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attainment, during the undergraduate degree course, of at least 6 University Credits in
the English language and at least 3 University Credits in IT disciplines (INF/01).
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For students who do not have one or more of the requirements listed above, admission
to the Master’s degree course is subject to passing an interview with a panel composed of the
course coordinator and one full professor appointed by the Faculty Council upon proposal by
the Dean, aimed at assessing the reasons for access and ascertaining personal preparation in
relation to:
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business and economics;
mathematical and statistical tools applied to business and economics;
legal principles and institutions.
Basic knowledge of IT skills and sufficient mastery of the English language will also be
ascertained..
HOW TO APPLY
Enrolment in the Master's degree course is subject to assessment of the student's
academic performance.
Both graduates from this and other universities and students who will receive their
bachelor's degree by 14th December 2012 must submit an application for assessment of
academic performance (pre-enrollment application) at the Students' Administration Office
between 16th July and 14th September 2012.
Students may apply for assessment of academic performance for only one degree course.
Documents required when submitting the application at the students' administration office
- for graduates from Milan-Bicocca University or any other University:
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application for assessment to be filled in on-line
any other qualifications and/or proof of activities carried out
students from other universities must attach a self-certification of exams taken,
indicating the corresponding credits.
- for students about to graduate from this and other universities, who will receive their degree by
14th December 2012:
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application for assessment to be filled in on-line
any other qualifications and/or proof of activities carried out
self-certification that the degree will be awarded by 14th December 2012, also
containing information on any exams passed and not yet recorded
students from other universities must attach a self-certification of enrolment in the
study course with the list of exams taken, indicating the corresponding credits and the
disciplinary scientific sectors.
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Within 48 hours of submitting
submitting the application to the Student’s Administration Office,
students must send an email with their first and last name to ecofin@unimib.it and follow the
instructions they will be sent.
Assessment results will be communicated with notice posted on the faculty website. The student
must communicate acceptance or declination of admission within 48 hours, using an on-line
procedure that will be indicated at the time of publishing the assessment results.
Students admitted to the course and who already hold a degree must enrol by 19th October
2012; students admitted to the course and who are still to receive their degree must enrol by
14th December 2012.
COORDINATOR
Prof. Giovanni Zambruno
for further information contact: ecofin@unimib.it
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