Gestione d'azienda

/ Overview

The graduate degree in Gestione d'azienda (Business Management) offers a unitary training course that combines a solid common foundation with three specialization profiles – Management, Consulting and Governance, Sustainability – allowing students to customise their study plan according to specific professional goals.

The teaching method is based on three key principles: student-centered, to put the student at the center of the educational path; practical teaching, which privileges learning through concrete experiences and real cases; Learning Communities, which fosters collaboration and exchange between professors, students and professionals in the sector.

The course adopts an integrated approach, combining lectures, case analysis, group work and project work, enriched by the contribution of professionals and company testimonials.

Why choose Business Management at Università Cattolica?

The programme offers a clear and flexible path, with a common base and three specialisation profiles. Particular attention is also paid to the development of fundamental transversal skills, integrated with the use of advanced tools for data analysis, modeling and support for business decision-making processes.

Application Teaching

Active learning through cases, project work and team work, integrating theory and practice

Connection with the world of work

Testimonials, workshops and qualified networks to understand the roles and skills required

Internships and placements

Support for professional projects, guidance, mentoring and recruiting initiatives

Internationalization

Mobility, teaching in English and collaborative projects to operate in global contexts

Transversal and digital skills

Development of soft skills and digital tools that are fundamental for contemporary organizations

Specialization profiles

Customization of one's study plan according to professional goals.

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%

Overall student satisfaction with the degree programme

90

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Positive evaluation of the practical activities carried out

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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Curricula and study paths

The graduate degree programme in Gestione d'azienda offers a flexible path, divided into a common base and three specialization profiles, which allows students to build a path consistent with their professional goals.
Each profile explores specific tools and methods for management, consulting or sustainability-oriented roles, combining theoretical knowledge and practical applications.

MANAGEMENT

The Management profile explores tools and methods for managerial and specialised roles in the main business functions, with attention to the integration of economic and financial data and operational choices.

Main courses and areas of study

Business strategies and decision-making processes
Finance and Management Control
Marketing and business development
Business organization and human resources management
Operations and management of production processes
Analysis and integration of economic and financial data in operational decisions

CONSULTING AND GOVERNANCE

The Consulting and Governance profile is oriented towards consulting, control, auditing and governance, enhancing relationships with professional associations and affiliated firms to facilitate entry into the professions.

Main courses and areas of study

Advanced Accounting and Budgeting
Corporate Auditing & Auditing
Business crisis management and restructuring
Regulations and regulatory and professional profiles
Relations with professional associations and affiliated firms
Methodologies and tools for business consulting and control

An agreement has been signed with the Order of Chartered Accountants, which allows students interested in accessing the profession of Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor, if the access requirements set by the same are met:

to have the period of internship carried out during the last academic year recognized as a professional internship preparatory to taking the State Examination for the exercise of the profession
to take only two of the three written tests ordinarily scheduled for this Exam.

SUSTAINABILITY

The Sustainability profile explores tools and methods for management roles focusing on ESG transition management, applying managerial skills to business models, processes and supply chains.

Main courses and areas of study

ESG performance reporting and measurement
Sustainable Finance and Investment Evaluation
Circular economy and management of sustainable supply chains
Sustainability governance and responsible business models
Managerial tools for change management
Analysis of business processes integrating economic, social and environmental aspects

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Teaching approach

The training course systematically integrates application activities with structured moments of discussion with companies and professionals, to develop a concrete understanding of the roles, languages and expectations of organizational contexts. Students alternate lectures with case analysis, simulations, project work, group work and podcast production, with the aim of consolidating a solid and transferable working method.

Alongside the curricular activities, the course offers a training ecosystem enriched by seminars, thematic meetings and company testimonials, often integrated within the teachings, strengthening the link between theoretical learning and managerial practice.

The programme is supported by an articulated system of services to accompany students towards the world of work, including assistance in the activation of internships and apprenticeships, placement activities, recruiting events, company presentations, career coaching and tools to enhance profile and skills. Orientation and mentoring activities are also planned, such as the My Mentor program, to support the definition of the professional project and the development of transversal skills.

In an international perspective, the course offers opportunities for mobility and initiatives in English, as well as collaborative projects in multicultural contexts, such as:

COIL (Collaborative Online and Interactive Learning) project with University of Applied Science Wien and University of Applied Science Leuven
Silicon Valley Immersion Program in collaboration with University of San Francisco

These experiences help to develop global competencies and effective communication skills in the professional field.

High-impact activities planned in the course

My Vertical: days dedicated to the study of the supply chain in sectors such as automotive, food, energy, banking, fashion, healthcare

Company visits to directly observe operational and organizational dynamics

"Talent at Km 0": a project to encourage the meeting between students and local businesses, with a focus on artificial intelligence and data-driven models, culture of care and principles of Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Inclusion

Dinner Meeting: informal dinners with managers and entrepreneurs to stimulate networking and discussion

Workshops on soft skills, including self-discipline, integrity, communication, leadership, teamwork, conflict management, negotiation, results orientation

Online courses in project management in collaboration with ANIMP and IPMA

/Enrolment

How to enrol

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 Business Management, 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:

01

See admission dates and procedures

a.y. 2026-27

For the academic year 2026-27 , it is still possible to enrol in this degree programme

See admission procedures (ITA)

a.y. 2027-28

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

02

Prepare the required documentation

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

Further information: 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
Permit of stay - 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 Università Cattolica Enrolment Portal 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 qualification in which you have obtained or obtained, the courses in your study plan, with an indication of the scientific disciplinary sector and the CFUs, grades and dates for the courses for which you have passed the exam.

The result of the curricular verification indicates whether the candidate is admitted to the course and provides information on the next steps of the procedure.

05

Reserve your place

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

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Complete pre-enrolment or enrolment

If you are an undergraduate student or have yet to take curricular integrations, you must proceed with pre-enrolment. After obtaining your degree and/or passing the integration exams, you will be able to complete the enrolment procedure. At this stage you will be asked to self-certify your degree with the exams taken, the baptismal certificate. If you do not have it, 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.

Candidates with disabilities or SLD

Compensatory and dispensatory measures are provided on request (at least 7 days before the test).

Students with disabilities ≥66% or recognition pursuant to Law 104/1992 are exempt from paying university fees, except for the payment of the €100 fee to reserve a place.

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Transfers, transfers, second degrees

Candidates who wish to 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

The beginning of the academic journey often raises questions related to costs, deadlines and available support tools. Having precise information on economic support and housing solutions allows students to face their studies with serenity, focusing on their educational path and personal development.

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore provides EDUCatt income and merit scholarships and degree awards, tools aimed at ensuring continuity and quality in studies from the very first steps.

Access the dedicated section to obtain information on costs and contributions, use the simulator for calculating fees and discover the benefits and economic support available.

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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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Study, internship 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.

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Semester abroad

Double degrees

Language courses and certifications

Summer programmes

Internships abroad

International volunteering

Thesis abroad

Short programmes

Virtual Programs

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 Faculty offers various internship and apprenticeship opportunities, allowing students to apply the skills acquired in concrete work contexts.

Internships and professional training

In the graduate degree programme in Gestione d'azienda , the internship experience is a structured training element and an integral part of the course, designed to encourage the application of theoretical knowledge in real professional contexts and facilitate entry into the world of work.
The curricular internship is not a paid work activity, but a teaching and training activity recognized with university training credits (CFU).

For the Management and Sustainability profiles, the curricular internship is compulsory, has a minimum duration of 175 hours and recognizes 7 credits upon completion of the experience, which takes place in companies, institutions or organizations consistent with the student's training project.

Also for the Consulting and Governance profile, the activation of a curricular internship with the same parameters (175 hours and 7 CFU) is envisaged, but it is also possible to carry out a professional internship in agreement with a duration of 6 months (about 275 hours) and 7 CFU, also recognized for the purposes of professionalizing paths such as the State exam for Chartered Accountant or Labor Consultant, thanks to agreements with professional associations.

In all cases, the internship project must be approved by the Faculty Tutor before the start, and the student must submit the request through the appropriate online procedure (internship application on a dedicated platform), attaching the required documentation (e.g. CV, training plan and exam certificate).

The internship is conceived as an experience of professional and personal growth that allows you to consolidate managerial, managerial and transversal skills acquired during the course of study, with a strong educational value in the transition from the academic environment to the world of work.

The Career Service accompanies students and graduates in entering the world of work, offering orientation tools for business and organizational 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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MyMentor!

The path of professional orientation and approach to the world of work offered by Università Cattolica (Piacenza - Cremona Campus).

The MyMentor! project, which allows each student to interact individually during a semester with a mentor (manager, consultant or entrepreneur), willing to guide him in understanding the dynamics of the world of work and in designing the first steps of the professional path.

The MyMentor project involves the matching for 6 months between mentors, established professionals often graduates of Università Cattolica, with mentees, students in the last years of the course interested in receiving advice for their professional orientation, based on specific areas of interest.

The Orientamentee path accompanies the participants in the project in the acquisition of a greater awareness of their professional attitudes and inclinations, up to the realization of an autonomous assessment of their skills.

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Learning outcomes

The graduate degree programme in Gestione d'azienda trains professionals able to operate effectively in complex contexts, combining solid managerial, economic-financial, consulting and sustainable skills.

During the course of the training course, students acquire and consolidate specific skills in the following areas:

Economic and financial analysis

Ability to read and interpret financial statements, evaluate performance and key indicators, and support business decisions with quantitative data

Planning and control

Skills in defining budgets, KPIs and management control tools to monitor and improve business performance

Strategic evaluation and problem solving

Ability to interpret complex scenarios, identify critical issues and propose integrated and innovative solutions

Project management and teamwork

Ability to manage projects, work towards objectives and collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams

CONSULTING AND GOVERNANCE

Advanced knowledge in auditing, control, governance and compliance systems, applicable to professional and corporate contexts

Sustainability management (ESG)

Expertise in implementing sustainable strategies, ESG reporting, sustainable finance and managing the transition to responsible business models

Career prospects

The career opportunities of the graduate degree programme in Gestione d'azienda reflect the different areas of specialization of the course, offering graduates skills and opportunities consistent with the needs of the labor market and with leadership roles in companies and organisations.

MANAGEMENT

The profile prepares for managerial and specialized roles in the main business functions, as well as providing useful skills for the development of entrepreneurial activities.

Administration, Finance and Control

Marketing and Business Organization

Human Resources

Operations and Supply Chain

Start-up and management of business ventures

CONSULTING AND GOVERNANCE

The profile is oriented towards careers in consultancy, professional and control, developing advanced technical-regulatory skills.

Activities in professional firms and consulting firms

Audit and Internal Control

Corporate Governance

Budget Management and Auditing

Regulatory Compliance

SUSTAINABILITY

The profile trains figures specialized in the management of sustainability and ESG criteria, applicable in business and consulting.

ESG Management and Reporting

Sustainability Control and Reporting

Sustainable finance

Support for business transition processes

Applications in business and consulting contexts

Career opportunities for the degree course: percentage of employed

1 year later

3 years later

5 years later

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)

Our Alumni

After graduating, graduates find employment in national and multinational companies, consulting firms, professional firms and ESG companies, taking on managerial, specialist or sustainable transition support roles. Among the most frequent companies: Deloitte, EY, PwC Italy and Crédit Agricole Italia.

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Continuing your studies

After graduating, graduates can continue their education in advanced paths that enhance the skills acquired, with a wide range of both professional and academic opportunities:

Masters and executive programmes: specialisations in management, finance and control, consulting and governance, with a focus on application and strategic skills.
Specialized courses in sustainability and ESG: insights into sustainability reporting, sustainable finance, circular economy and management of transition processes.
Training on innovation and digital transformation: programs in data-driven management, digital strategy and management of innovative business processes.
Doctorates and academic courses: access to research programmes in economic and business disciplines, thanks to a solid analytical and methodological preparation.

This advanced preparation allows graduates to consolidate their skills and access professional and academic growth paths in line with the needs of the market and the challenges of contemporary business contexts.

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