presentation of the course

Master Degree in Mercati ed Intermediari Finanziari
Curriculum:
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE AND
ECONOMICS
Presentation Guide
The Master Course (1)
The Master Course in International Finance and Economics aims to develop advanced
theoretical and practical competences that will allow graduate students to work in a wide
range of international contexts.
The course of study includes, among others, the following topics:
 International economics (Trade and Macro)
 International financial markets
 International investment management
 Capital budgeting and financial management
 International trade legislation
 Quantitative methods for economics and finance
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The Master Course (2)
Main information:
 2 year study program
 Classes are taught in English
 Mandatory Internship (provided ex ante by the participating Universities/Sponsors)
 Advisory Council/Committee
 Representatives of (sponsoring) Corporations
 Institutional Representatives
 Representatives of Participating Universities
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Career Opportunities
The Master Course provides a wide range of employment opportunities:
 Banks & Financial Intermediaries
 Asset Management Companies
 Insurance Companies
 Consulting & Auditing Companies
 Export Oriented & International Companies
 International Trade Agencies
 Central Banks
 International Organizations
 Universities
 Research Centers
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Master Program
First Year
Advanced English
Investments Analysis
Economic Policy + Financial crisis
International contract law
Advanced international trade
Financial risk management
Mathematical methods for economics and finance
Second Year
Financial Analysis and Accounting + Budgeting and cost accounting
Portfolio theory
International Trade Law and WTO rules
International Marketing
Extra-Curricular Activities
International Internship
Final Exam/Thesis Dissertation
Total ECTS
ECTS
6
6
9
9
6
6
8
ECTS
12
6
8
10
9
7
18
120
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Additional Information
 All classes will be taught in English. Adequate language skills are required.
 Introductory (English) language classes will be offered in order to ensure proper
class participation.
 Classes will be integrated with Guest Speaker Lectures and Seminars so as to
combine theoretical and operational competences.
 International internship is mandatory. In that respect, the Master Course will
provide a list of selected corporate partners.
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The University of Macerata
 The University of Macerata is one of the oldest Italian and European Universities founded in
1290. Its main activities are focused on the humanities and social sciences.
 The University of Macerata has been ranked 3rd Best University in Italy for international student
satisfaction and it has won the Very Good International Student Satisfaction Award.
 The University ranks 6th within the medium size Italian Universities (2013 data)
 The Department of Economics and Law enjoys the best occupational rate for graduate students
at regional stage and ranks 11th at national level.
 For further information http://economiaediritto.unimc.it/en/courses/courses/international-courses
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Contacts
Prof. Nicola Castellano – [email protected]
Prof. Massimo Biasin – [email protected]
Tutoring service
Martina Incipini – [email protected]
Alberto Cicarè – [email protected]
Cristiano Armellini – [email protected]
Massimiliano Strada – [email protected]
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