Economia e gestione d'azienda

/ Overview

The undergraduate degree programme in Economia e gestione d'azienda at the Campus of Rome offers a solid and multidisciplinary training, designed to understand the company as a complex system of economic, organizational and technological decisions.

After a common preparation, students can orient their path by choosing one of the three profiles available in the third year: Management for the Enterprise, Professional and Business Consulting and Management for Healthcare. The course combines economic-business, quantitative, legal and managerial skills, offering a solid flexible foundation for entering different professional sectors.

The teaching approach constantly integrates theory and practice through exercises, group work, case discussions, mid-term tests and the use of digital platforms for teaching, ensuring active and concrete learning.

The pathway is designed to respond to the challenges and transformations of the economy and businesses, with a focus on the digital transition and the green transition, including topics such as innovation, technology, sustainability and social responsibility. Great attention is paid to the student, with a direct relationship with the teachers, group tutoring, office hours and continuous monitoring of the quality of teaching through periodic questionnaires.

The programme also offers the opportunity to spend a semester at the Milan campus to broaden one's training path, deal with new contexts and deepen specialized teachings in areas such as ICT management, public management, cultural heritage and health. Active participation in academic life is encouraged, enhancing involvement in the Faculty's bodies, collaboration in projects and the development of soft skills.

Why choose Economia e gestione d'azienda at Università Cattolica?

The degree programme in Economia e gestione d'azienda offers a solid and multidisciplinary path in the economic-business field with numerous strengths.

Provides a complete view of the company, thanks to the integration of economic, managerial, legal and quantitative skills

It allows you to customize the path through the three in-depth profiles

It trains professionals capable of operating in flexible and transversal roles in companies, institutions and economic-legal sectors

Balance theory and practice with tutorials, group work, case discussions, and advanced digital tools for active learning

Guarantees a direct and continuous relationship with teachers, dedicated tutoring and constant monitoring of the quality of teaching

It prepares to face the challenges of innovation, digital transformation and sustainability, with attention to the social responsibility of organizations

It offers the opportunity to attend a semester at the Milan campus, expanding the course with specialized courses and new academic and professional contexts

Promotes active participation in academic life and the development of transversal skills required in complex organizational contexts

It enhances the acquisition of language and computer certifications, to support professional growth and employability

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Overall student satisfaction with the degree programme

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Positive evaluation of the skills acquired

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Positive evaluation of classrooms and teaching spaces

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 undergraduate degree programme in Economia e gestione d'azienda includes three distinct training profiles, which allow students to customize the course according to their inclinations and professional goals.

Each profile delves into a specific area of business economics and prepares for distinct roles in the world of business, healthcare and the economic-legal professions.

Profile: Management for the Enterprise

The Management for the Enterprise profile trains students interested in working in business management, developing organizational, strategic and decision-making skills to face the challenges of contemporary companies. The profile explores the main business functions – marketing, finance, organization and control – and provides tools to analyze markets, processes and performance, with particular attention to the issues of innovation, digital transformation and sustainability.

Professional opportunities

Administration, Management Control, Marketing and Finance
Business organization and human resources management
Logistics, operations and business development
Management consulting and entrepreneurial initiatives

Among the realities where graduates find professional opportunities: UniCredit, Colgate, Bvlgari, Lidl, Vodafone and Leroy Merlin.

Profile: Management for Healthcare

The Management for Healthcare profile trains students interested in working in the public and private healthcare sector, developing organisational, managerial and strategic skills to face the challenges of contemporary healthcare systems. The profile delves into the management and organization of healthcare facilities, health economics, public management and health policies, providing tools to understand the economic, regulatory and organizational aspects that characterize the sector. Particular attention is also paid to pharmaceutical, biomedical and biotechnology companies and to the main players in the health sector.

Main professional areas

Public and private healthcare companies
Pharmaceutical, biomedical and biotechnology companies
Insurance companies and consulting firms in the health sector
National and international health policy organisations

Among the realities where graduates find professional opportunities: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, AbbVie, Daiichi-Sankyo, Agenas, Beyond Consulting and Novartis.

Profile: Professional and Business Consulting

The Professional and Business Consulting profile trains students interested in working in the accounting, tax and auditing professions, developing technical, analytical and management skills to face the challenges of the contemporary business and financial world. The profile explores topics related to accounting and financial statements, corporate auditing, taxation and legal-economic disciplines, providing useful tools for accounting, tax and corporate consultancy.

Main professional areas

Professional tax, accounting and corporate consulting firms
National and international auditing firms
Administrative, budgetary and internal control functions
Freelance profession, after carrying out the internship and passing the state exam, according to current legislation

Among the realities where graduates find professional opportunities: PwC, Deloitte, EY and KPMG.

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Teaching approach

The undergraduate degree programme in Economia e gestione d'azienda ffers a complete training course that accompanies the student throughout the university process, combining theoretical content, application activities, digital tools and opportunities for in-depth study in a balanced way.

The university experience is enriched by tutoring services, opportunities for active participation in academic life and paths that foster the development of transversal and professional skills.

Active teaching and innovation

Teaching combines theoretical lessons with exercises, group work, case discussions and mid-term tests, with the aim of developing analytical and decision-making skills through active and concrete learning.

The Blackboard platform supports training activities by providing educational materials, communications and collaboration tools. The programme also makes use of the contribution of ILAB, the University centre dedicated to technological and digital innovation in teaching.

Soft skills and academic life

The Faculty promotes active involvement in academic life, encouraging discussion between students and professors and participation in representative bodies and teaching evaluation processes.

This context contributes to the development of transversal skills that are increasingly in demand in the world of work, such as problem solving, teamwork and public speaking.

Tutoring and relationship with teachers

Students are accompanied throughout their university career by group tutors who facilitate integration into academic life and support the organization of study, the learning method and orientation.

The relationship with the professors is direct and continuous thanks to the Faculty's office hours and digital channels. The quality of teaching is monitored regularly through student involvement and feedback.

An experience between Rome and Milan

Students can spend a semester at the Milan campus, expanding their path with specialized courses in areas such as ICT management, public management, cultural heritage and health.

The experience allows students to deal with new academic and professional contexts, developing autonomy, adaptability and relational skills.

The course is also enriched by incoming and ongoing guidance services, disciplinary tutoring and opportunities for obtaining language and IT certifications.

Particular attention is also paid to the development of digital skills and the acquisition of useful tools to deal with the innovation and transformation processes of organizations.

/ Admission

How to enrol

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

To enrol in the Economia e gestione aziendale programme you must pass the TIEC, an online admission test held in several sessions throughout the year. Check the timing for each session.

Here are the main steps to follow:

01

See admission dates and procedures

Academic year 2026/2027

Candidates who have already passed the admission test and obtained eligibility can still proceed with enrolment in this degree programme.

Academic year 2027/2028

The new procedures with admission procedures and deadlines are available.

The first dates of the admission test are scheduled for 28, 29 and 30 January 2027.

It will be possible to register for the test from 3.00 p.m. on 2 November 2026 and until 11.59 p.m. on 20 January 2027.

ADMISSION PROCEDURES 2027-28 (ITA)

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
Any other certifications held: computer science and/or linguistics
For the final phase of enrolment*: Baptismal certificate or, if you do not have one, replacement documentation, which you will have information about later. *read: Complete enrolment

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Register on the Enrolment Portal and register for the test

If you do not already have an account, you must register in the enrolment portal.
Once logged in, you must choose the date of the test, upload the required documentation and pay the registration fee (€60).
A few days before the test, instructions and credentials to access the platform will be sent by e-mail.

PORTAL GUIDELINES (ITA)

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Take the test
The test takes place online and lasts 60 minutes and includes 48 questions divided into 4 areas: Logic, Mathematics, Reading comprehension and general knowledge and English (12 questions per area).

We recommend that you consult the instructions and carry out the DEMO before the test.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum score of 25, also considering any extracurricular certifications. At least 6 correct answers in Logic, English and Reading Comprehension and General Knowledge and 4 in Mathematics.

Download the instructions (ITA)

More information

Demo test

The topics required in the admission test-TIEC of the mathematics area are:

Elementary notions of set theory.
Number sets and their representation: natural, rational, real numbers, inequalities. Percentages.
Powers and their properties. Exponentials and logarithms and their properties. Sorting of real numbers.
Literal calculus: monomials, polynomials. Operations between monomials and polynomials: algebraic sum, product. Remarkable products. Prime factorizations. gcd and mcm of monomials and polynomials.
Algebraic fractions. Equations of the first degree and second degree, integers and fractions. Integer and fractional inequalities of the first and second degree. Systems of equations and inequalities of the first and second degree.
Basic exponential and logarithmic equations and inequalities.
Analytical geometry: Cartesian coordinates, distance between two points, midpoint of a segment, equations of line, circumference and parabola, parallel and perpendicular lines, belonging of a point to a curve. Outline of trigonometry.

A preparation book is available to practice for the Mathematics area:

"Mathematics Notes: Preliminary Notions" - Educatt (2023)
by Ballerio Augusto Carlo, Braggion Francesca, Dettoni Maurizio, Gazzaniga Agradi Piercarla, Mainini Alessandra, Messineo Grazia Caterina, Ubiali Gianandrea, Vassallo Salvatore Flavio
(the volume is also available in digital format that can be purchased here)

In addition, the following is also available for practice:

The online mathematics precourse Teorema. At the first access, explicit consent to the processing of personal data will be requested from all students, even those already registered. Consent, required only once, is mandatory to continue using the platform. To use Teorema, all you need is a valid e-mail address and register at the https://elearning.teorema.cineca.it/login/index.php address, under Create an account, and entering the following code: 123Teorema. At the end of the registration procedure, a registration message will be sent containing instructions on how to access the Teorema precourse.

Video preparation exercises

Simulation 1

Simulation 2

05

Reserve your place

If you are eligible, you can reserve your place by paying the first instalment of university fees via the Enrolment Portal, even before you graduate.

The result of the test is also valid for the other Italian-language courses of the Faculty of Economics.

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Complete your enrolment

After graduation, complete enrolment.

At this stage you will be asked for your baptismal certificate. If you do not have one, you can submit replacement documentation by choosing from these possibilities:

If you've been baptised but can't find your original certificate, you can fill out a self-certification.

If you have not been baptised, you can make an appointment for an interview with the campus pastoral assistant. After the interview, you will receive a valid certificate as replacement documentation. In case you have already made your appointment but are still waiting for the interview, you can temporarily submit a self-certification attesting to this situation.

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

Practical information to help you enrol and get started at Università Cattolica.

Foundation Knowledge Assessment test (VPI)

The Verification of Initial Preparation (VPI) is a compulsory test for all students enrolled in the first year of an undergraduate and integrated degree programme.
For Economics courses, the VPI is included in the TIEC admission test.
The VPI is used to ascertain your initial level of preparation and to offer you useful suggestions to face university studies with greater awareness.
Passing the VPI is achieved with at least 7 correct answers in the mathematics area. If the number of correct answers is between 4 and 6, an Additional Training Obligation (OFA) is assigned to fill the gaps found.
Any OFA assignment is communicated with the publication of the results of the TIEC admission test and also after enrolment on the personal iCatt page.

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Applicants with disabilities or Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Applicants with disabilities and/or SLD may request compensatory tools and/or dispensatory measures at least seven days before the test.

Applicants with a certified disability of 66% or higher, or who are recognised under Law 104/1992, are exempt from university tuition fees but must pay the €100 fee to reserve their place.

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Transfers, programme changes and second degrees

Applicants who wish to transfer from another university, apply for a second degree programme or resume their studies must meet the admission requirements.

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/ Fees and funding

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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/ Experiences abroad

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.

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 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 the possibility to carry out internship and apprenticeship experiences, allowing students to apply the knowledge acquired in different professional contexts.

Internships and professional training

The Faculty of Economics offers the possibility of carrying out a curricular internship, which is not mandatory. 8 ECTS are allocated for this activity (minimum duration 220 hours).

The internship allows students to apply what they have learned in the classroom in the field, developing professional skills and promoting an understanding of organisational dynamics and compliance with company rules and practices.

This experience is based on collaboration between universities, companies and students, ensuring concrete learning that can be applied in the work context.

The Career Service supports students and graduates as they prepare to enter the job market, providing career guidance and resources to help them navigate different professional and organisational contexts. It supports the development of transversal skills, creates opportunities to meet employers and helps students develop an informed and coherent career path.

Every year, more than 20,000 students take part in events organised with over 100 partner companies, and more than 9,500 undertake an internship with support from the Career Service and internship tutors.

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Learning outcomes

At the end of the programme, graduates in Economia e gestione d'azienda develop solid and transversal skills in the economic-business field, which allow them to interpret the dynamics of companies and operate responsibly in complex and changing contexts.

Business Systems Analysis

Ability to understand the functioning of the company in its economic, organisational, legal and technological dimensions

Administrative and accounting skills

Mastery of accounting, budgeting and management control, with the ability to read and interpret economic and financial data

Market analysis and strategy definition

Tools to understand market behavior, read trends and translate them into effective business decisions

Human resource management and organisation

Ability to analyse processes, structures and organisational behaviour, with attention to the development and coordination of people

Transversal managerial skills

Ability to tackle complex problems, make decisions, manage processes and coordinate activities in different business contexts

Reading data for decision making

Use of quantitative and qualitative information to support the company's operational and strategic choices

Innovation and sustainability

Ability to integrate the digital and green transitions into decision-making processes, understanding the impact of new technologies and corporate social responsibilities

Teamwork and problem solving

Ability to work in groups, actively participate in exercises and case discussions and find conscious and responsible solutions

Communication and relational skills

Ability to present ideas, engage with faculty and peers, participate in academic life, and collaborate in an engaging educational environment

Career prospects

Graduates in Economia e gestione d'azienda acquire a solid and versatile preparation, which integrates economic, managerial, legal and technological skills, making them ready to operate in different professional contexts.

They can enter operational and coordination roles within companies, public and private organizations, consulting firms such as:

Public and private health authorities, as well as companies operating in the health sector

Public organisations active in economic management, services and planning processes

Business consulting firms, specialized in management, organization and strategies

National and international auditing firms

Insurance companies and financial intermediaries

Pharmaceutical, biomedical and biotechnology companies

Private companies in different sectors, including industry, services, commerce and digital

Professional firms focused on accounting and tax services

Entrepreneurial activities and innovative start-ups

The programme provides multidisciplinary training in economics and management, combining solid economic-business knowledge with soft skills useful for decision-making and management roles, with a focus on digital transition and sustainability.

Graduates in Economia e gestione aziendale can access diversified professional paths, applying the skills acquired in business, public and consulting contexts.

Key roles include:

Functional managers in the areas of marketing, finance, organization, human resources and logistics

Project manager in complex companies and organizations

Business analyst and professional for data-driven decision support

Financial Analyst

Business Consultant

Administration and Management Control Officer

Professional in the field of accounting, tax and corporate consultancy

Business Audit Specialist

Entrepreneur or collaborator in start-ups and new business initiatives

Career opportunities by Faculty: 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)

Continuing your studies

The undergraduate degree programme in Economia e gestione d'azienda provides a solid and versatile economic-business preparation, which allows graduates to access a wide range of graduate and specialisation courses, both within Università Cattolica and at other Italian and international universities.

The programme allows students to explore issues related to business management, strategies, innovation processes and sustainability, with the possibility of developing advanced skills in finance, marketing, economics and business law.

It also offers opportunities to pursue studies in healthcare, public management, or in programs geared toward professional specialization and strengthening managerial skills, including accounting and auditing professions.

Finally, the programme prepares students for advanced studies in the digital and quantitative fields, deepening topics related to data analysis, technologies for the enterprise and organizational transformation processes.

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