The Program aims to prepare graduates who must:

- Possess a good theoretical and practical knowledge of quantitative, mathematical, statistical and econometric methodologies and tools used in financial economics.

- Have acquired the skills necessary to identify and address specific problems in the financial field such as the measurement, analysis and management of risk in its various meanings (market, credit, etc.) and the valuation and management of portfolios and financial products.

- Have acquired the legal skills necessary to work in the economic-financial sector.

- Have knowledge of programming techniques necessary for practical implementation of models and data analysis.

- Be able to operate in the economic-financial sector using the English language fluently.

The Program trains risk managers, traders, asset managers, quantitative analysts, financial software experts, chief corporate responsibility officers who can work in banks, trading companies, companies that manage pension funds, insurance companies, information providers focused on building dedicated management applications.

For the purpose of achieving these objectives, the degree program offers a curriculum in which the courses in the first year include introductory teachings in Mathematics and Statistics, characterizing teachings in Economics and Finance, Business Administration as well as application tools in Computer Science.

In the second year, students following other courses in the fields of Business Economics and Law complete the course offerings by also adding three exams of the student's free choice. The Path of Study activates optional teachings in the scientific-disciplinary fields functional to pursue the learning objectives of the Program in order to offer students the opportunity to further specialize in these subjects.

In addition to the courses offered, there are various extracurricular educational activities such as national and international student competitions, computer certifications, meetings and workshops with members of the business community, and international summer courses that supplement students' preparation by providing them with cross-curricular skills.

Knowledge and understanding, and Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: Synthesis

Knowledge and Ability to Understand

The Master's Degree Program in Finance and Banking is characterized by four subject areas: Statistical, Mathematical and Computer Science, Economics, Business and Law.

In particular, the Statistical, Mathematical and Computer Science, and Business fields are those that most characterize the Course of Study, which, as a whole, aims to provide particularly in-depth skills in analytical and quantitative disciplines, in the financial aspects of the business field, and in the econometric aspects of the economic disciplines.

Students acquire theoretical and practical skills relevant to the financial sector, such as the measurement, analysis and management of risk in its various meanings, market, financial, credit and management. Alongside economic and legal aspects, skills in econometrics and statistics are also taken care of, including the use of dedicated software.

The acquisition of knowledge and comprehension skills is facilitated by attendance of theoretical lectures in the classroom and practical exercises conducted in the classroom. In order to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge, the lecturers of the program are available to provide additional clarifications and explanations during office hours, to devote additional hours to collective reception, and to organize study groups to study particular topics in depth.

Verification of the attainment of the above knowledge and understanding is done through the intermediate and final examinations related to the teachings, and by the results achieved at the tests for the additional educational activities. Another mode of verification in this regard is through the collegial evaluation of the final exams, which represent the synthesis of knowledge acquired in the main areas of learning.

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding

At the end of the learning pathway, students are able to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired to analyze data and solve specific problems in the field of economics and finance, including through the implementation of computational programs.

Specifically, graduates have acquired the skills necessary both to analyze and manage complex financial problems, such as the ability to estimate and manage assets and liabilities (Asset Liability Management), to assess and measure the risk of financial products (Risk Management), to construct a portfolio of securities (Asset Allocation), to develop econometric models, and to evaluate derivative securities and cash flows (Asset Pricing). In addition, upon completion, graduates are able to manage relationships with investors, interpret their needs and synthesize their requirements into investment and financing proposals.

The acquisition of the ability to apply the knowledge inherent in the above subjects, as well as their thorough understanding, is verified by means of assessment in written and oral form in relation to the framework of the training activities, as well as through the activity carried out for the preparation of the final exam, its discussion and during the performance of the internship/stage, if any. The acquisition of the ability to apply knowledge and understanding is fostered by the application activities carried out at the computer laboratory, by writing group or individual papers/assignments, and by conducting group or individual presentations. The ability to apply is stimulated by active participation in seminar meetings organized in collaboration with experts from the world of work on topics covered during the Course of Study.

In order to facilitate the acquisition and verification of the ability to apply knowledge and understanding, the lecturers of the Program assign individual or group work for the writing of papers on specific aspects related to the characteristic scientific-disciplinary areas, and organize classroom presentations to give students the opportunity to expose the results of their projects in such a way as to stimulate active participation, proactive attitude, and the ability to autonomously elaborate and communicate the results of the work done.

The verification of the achievement of the ability to apply knowledge and understanding reaches the topical moment in the activity carried out for the independent writing of the paper for the final examination, which must contain a relevant application part, often developed through the analysis of real financial applications.