Economia e legislazione d'impresa

/ Overview

The graduate degree programme in Economia e legislazione d'impresa (Economics and Business Law) is designed to train professionals with solid and highly specialised technical skills in the areas of accounting, law and finance.

Through a rigorous and interdisciplinary path, students develop in-depth preparation in financial statements, auditing, taxation, governance and corporate finance, gaining the skills required by regulated professions and advanced business functions.

The programme is divided into three profiles, Professional, Financial and Auditing, which allow students to orient their studies towards the main areas of consultancy, finance and auditing, while maintaining a solid common preparation in the economic-business, legal and quantitative disciplines.

The continuity with the three-year programme, enriched by significant technical and regulatory in-depth study, together with the strong link with the professional world guaranteed by professors from auditing firms, firms and sector associations, qualify a clear training profile, oriented towards control, auditing, consulting and business administration.

The presence of agreements with professional associations and trade associations, in addition to internship and internship opportunities, allows students to immediately deal with the professional contexts of reference.

Why choose Economia e legislazione d'impresa at Università Cattolica?

A graduate degree aimed at training experts in the economic, business and legal sectors.

It ensures high-level specialized training, designed for access to the most sought-after professionals in the economic, business and legal fields

It integrates the academic path with structured agreements with professional associations and sector associations, offering concrete opportunities such as facilitations, early internships and dedicated internships

It enhances the contribution of professors with direct experience in auditing firms, professional firms and companies, who bring operational skills and real cases to the classroom

It divides the training offer into three profiles consistent with the main outlets in the areas of accounting and administration, tax and legal advisory, auditing, and finance

Has a high capacity for professional integration, often already during studies

It trains professionals with a solid technical profile, high methodological rigor and strong marketability on the job market

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Overall student satisfaction with the degree programme

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Positive evaluation of the exercises

100

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Positive evaluation of the internship experience

Source: Satisfaction of those who completed the course of study detected in the latest Undergraduates survey, calendar year 2025

/ Study Plan

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Profiles and study paths

The programme offers three profiles - Professional, Financial and Auditing - to train experts in accounting, law and finance, with dedicated courses and agreements that facilitate entry into professions and specialised internships.

Profile: Professional

It explores legal, accounting, tax and financial issues, preparing for access to the freelance professions as a Chartered Accountant or Business/Corporate Consultant, with the support of agreements with the Order of Chartered Accountants that facilitate exams and internships.

Profile: Financial

It develops skills in financial consulting, investment banking, corporate finance and financial markets law, supporting preparation for the CIIA diploma thanks to the agreement with AIAF – Italian Association for Financial Analysis.

Profile: Auditing

It trains specialists in statutory auditing, corporate governance, internal control and accounting organization, guaranteeing internship opportunities and preparatory courses through agreements with ASSIREVI and AIIA, and simplifying access to the profession thanks to the agreement with the Order of Accountants.

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Teaching approach

The teaching of the programme combines theoretical in-depth study with a constant comparison with professional practice.

Alongside courses dedicated to financial statements, auditing, taxation, corporate law and corporate finance, students have the opportunity to apply tools and methodologies through exercises, analysis of business cases, seminars and meetings with professionals from firms, auditing firms, trade associations and companies.

The programme is enriched by opportunities for internships and apprenticeships in professional firms, auditing firms and administration, finance and control functions, which allow students to deal with real operating contexts and develop a greater awareness of future professional choices.

The training experience is completed by workshops and in-depth activities on topics such as governance, internal control, compliance, risk management, taxation and finance, as well as the international mobility opportunities offered by the University.

/ Admission

The admission process

You can find here the information on admission, which varies according to your qualification (Italian or foreign) *

To enrol in the graduate degree programme in Economia e legislazione d'impresa, the curricular requirements must be met and the procedures and deadlines set out in the programme admission procedures must be complied with.

Here are the main steps to follow:

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See admission dates and procedures

A.Y. 2026-27

For the academic year 2026-27, it is no longer possible to enrol in this degree programme, as the available places are exhausted.

A.Y. 2027-28

For the academic year 2027-28, the new procedures, with admission procedures and deadlines, will be available shortly.

02

Prepare the required documentation

Make sure you have all the necessary documents for the submission of the application.

In-depth analysis: Required documents

Passport photo - format: jpg, jpeg; Maximum size: 10MB
ID - ID card, passport, driver's license are accepted. Format: png, jpg, jpeg, tiff, pdf; Maximum size: 10MB
Tax code - format: png, jpg, jpeg, tiff, pdf; Maximum size: 10MB
Residence permit - if required. Format: png, jpg, jpeg, tiff, pdf; Maximum size: 10MB
Self-certification of degree with exams taken, SSD, CFU
Baptismal certificate or, if you do not have it, the replacement documentation on which you will have information later

03

Register or access the Enrolment Portal

Register on the Enrolment Portal if you do not yet have an account or log in to the Enrolment Portal of Università Cattolica with your credentials.

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Carry out the curricular verification

To carry out the verification of curricular requirements, it is necessary to enter in the Enrolment Portal the three-year degree in which you have obtained or obtained, all the courses in your study plan, with an indication of the scientific disciplinary sector, the ECTS and grades and dates for the courses passed.

The result of the curricular verification indicates whether the candidate meets the requirements to enter the course and provides information on the next steps of the procedure.

05

Reserve your place

If successful, reserve your place by paying the first instalment of the university fees via the Enrolment Portal. It is possible to do so even before obtaining the degree.

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Complete pre-enrolment or enrolment

If you have already obtained your undergraduate degree, you can enrol, but if you are an undergraduate, you will have to pre-enrol and you will only be able to complete the enrolment procedure after you have obtained your undergraduate degree. You will be asked to self-certify your degree with the exams taken and the baptismal certificate. If you do not have one, you can submit replacement documentation as indicated in the Enrolment Portal.

It is necessary to enter one's income data by the end of November through the "Compila redditi" application, accessible from the personal iCatt page.

* The information provided is subject to the approval of the competent bodies and may be subject to change

Useful information

Some useful information to enrol and take your first steps at the University with peace of mind.

English Test

An adequate level of language proficiency is required for admission to certain degree programmes or for courses taught in English to be included in the study plan. Candidates can demonstrate the requirement by presenting one of the recognised certifications indicated in the admission procedures or by taking the English Test organised by the Language Centre of Università Cattolica.

Candidates with disabilities or SLD

Students with disabilities or SLD can benefit from compensatory tools and dispensatory measures. All information can be found in the Services for Inclusion section of the university.

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Transfers, transfers, second degrees and career resumption

Candidates wishing to transfer to a programme within Università Cattolica, transfer from another university, enrol in a second degree or resume their university career must meet the Admission Requirements.

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Tuition fees and financial support

Tuition fees and scholarships

Starting university often involves questions about fees, deadlines and the support available. Clear information about financial support and accommodation options helps students plan their studies with confidence, allowing them to focus on their academic progress and personal development.

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, through EDUCatt, offers income- and merit-based scholarships and graduation awards, providing financial support to help students continue their studies.

Visit the dedicated section for information on tuition fees and other costs, use the online fee simulator, and find out about available financial support.

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Student accommodation

Università Cattolica offers a range of housing options to support students throughout their studies.

On campus residences

Nine residences are located on or near Università Cattolica campuses. They offer an educational experience that goes beyond accommodation, with cultural activities, meetings and workshops that complement university study. Residence life also provides opportunities to be part of an active community, exchange ideas and share experiences.

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Residences in the city

Residences located across the city are well connected to Università Cattolica campuses. They offer students greater independence in their day-to-day life, while providing comfortable accommodation and the flexibility to balance study, social life and personal time.

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/ International experiences

Study, internships and volunteering abroad

During your studies at Università Cattolica, you can gain international experience as part of your academic journey. Studying, doing an internship or volunteering abroad gives you the chance to experience new academic, professional and cultural environments, improve your language skills and develop an international perspective that can enrich your studies and support your future career.

Discover the opportunities to study, undertake an internship or volunteer abroad:

Semester abroad

Double degrees

Language courses and certifications

Summer programmes

Internships abroad

International volunteering

Thesis abroad

Short programmes

Virtual programmes

You can include an experience abroad as part of your studies. For programmes involving exams abroad, you can check in advance whether they can be recognised, following the guidance provided by your Faculty and discussing this with the relevant academic staff.

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/ Internships and careers

Internships and career opportunities

The programme offers several internship and apprenticeship opportunities, allowing students to apply the skills acquired in real-world work contexts.

Internships and apprenticeships

An internship is a training experience carried out in institutions, companies or other organisational structures, which allows you to get in touch with the world of work and guide future professional choices. The University recognises their activities as an integral part of the learning path, complementing lectures and individual study.

This is an optional internship, called a project internship, which awards 8 ECTS and a grade out of thirty.

The Career Service accompanies students and graduates in their entry into the world of work, offering orientation tools for business and organisational contexts. The service supports the development of transversal skills, encourages meetings with companies and supports the construction of a conscious and coherent professional path.

Every year over 20,000 students participate in the events organized with more than 100 partner companies and over 9,500 carry out an internship thanks to the support of the Career Service and internship tutors.

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Learning outcomes

The degree programme in Economia e legislazione d'impresa allows students to develop knowledge, skills and tools applicable both in the professional and academic world.

Solid skills in accounting, financial statements and national and international accounting standards

Ability to carry out statutory auditing , auditing and internal control activities

Mastery of financial and quantitative tools for business analysis

In-depth knowledge of tax, commercial, labour and business crisis law

Excellent command of the English language in technical and professional fields

IT and digital skills applied to accounting, management and reporting

Career prospects

The programme guarantees a high rate of employability, with numerous professional placements already during the course of study.

The graduate can take on technical and high-level roles in the accounting professions, in consulting and in the administrative and financial functions of companies.

The main professional figures include:

Chartered Accountant

The Chartered Accountant is a professional registered in section A of the Register, after internship and state examination, specialized in accounting, tax and financial management of companies and individuals, with skills also in the extraordinary and corporate fields.

The main employment opportunities are professional firms active in tax, economic, accounting, commercial and bankruptcy consultancy.

Main roles:

Advice on tax, corporate and bankruptcy matters

Drafting, analysis and control of financial statements and economic and financial situations

Support for extraordinary transactions, company valuations and corporate reorganizations

Business Consultant

The Business Consultant supports companies and organizations in the processes of growth, transformation and development, providing specialized analysis and solutions to support strategic and operational decisions.

The main career opportunities include national and international auditing firms, strategic and managerial consulting firms and companies specializing in tax and legal services, transaction services and corporate information systems.

Main roles:

Economic and financial analysis to support strategic decisions

Advice on extraordinary transactions and organisational change processes

Support to companies on compliance, control and business development issues

Head of Administration, Finance and Control

The Executive, or Head of Administration, Finance and Control (AFC) works in medium and large companies, public bodies and non-profit organizations, coordinating accounting, financial and internal control processes.

The main professional opportunities include medium and large companies, public bodies and non-profit organizations, as well as financial and credit institutions.

Main roles:

Accounting, budgeting and reporting management

Planning and control of economic and financial performance

Supervision of internal control systems and administrative processes

Financial Analyst

The financial analyst evaluates companies, financial instruments and markets, integrating expertise in finance, accounting and law to support investment and financing decisions.

Main career opportunities include banks and financial institutions, asset management companies, financial advisory firms, and corporate finance departments.

Main roles:

Financial statement analysis and valuation of companies and financial instruments

Analysis of investments, portfolios and financial risks

Support for financing decisions and extraordinary finance transactions

Career opportunities for the degree programme: percentage of employed

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Source: The percentages relating to employment opportunities refer to graduates in 2024 (if 1 year after graduation), 2022 (if 3 years after graduation) and 2020 (if 5 years old)

Continuing your studies

The programme offers a complete preparation for the qualification to the professions of Chartered Accountant, Statutory Auditor and Labor Consultant, with the possibility of continuing studies through specialised masters in auditing, finance, administration and control, taxation and risk management, as well as in-depth courses at Orders, associations and advanced training schools.

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