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15800 - INTERNAL AUDITING

FABRIZIO ROSSIFABRIZIO ROSSIANASTASIO RECCHIAANASTASIO RECCHIA

First Semester 8SECS-P/07ITA

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide the student with the theoretical and practical notions aimed at:
- Understand the definition and analysis models of the internal control and risk management system of companies;
- Know corporate governance rules regarding the internal control and risk management system.
- Know international standards of the internal auditing profession
- Develop critical analytical skills to improve corporate control processes.

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

Module 1 - The governance of internal controls
Basic concept and definition
Responsibilities, functions and deliverables of the actors of the ICS in corporate governance.
Internal auditing in control governance
International models of understanding, evaluation and analysis of ICS
Methods and techniques for analyzing business processes and risks

Module 2 - Internal auditing activities
The internal auditing professional.
The internal auditing activities and results.
Methodologies and operational tools of the internal auditing activity.
Case study.

examMode

Oral interview and possible evaluation of projects developed during the lessons.
The student must demonstrate that he has understood the scope of the internal control and risk management system as well as the main internal auditing techniques. The evaluation of the oral interview is out of thirty.

books

The teaching material of the course is represented by the handouts made available by the teachers at the beginning of the course and available online on the course page.

classRoomMode

Attendance is NOT OBLIGATORY, but it is recommended to consolidate concepts and techniques also through practical examples.

bibliography

For further information

CoSO Report - Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)
CoSO Framework - Reading guide - ASSIREVI (2019)
Corporate governance code - Borsa Italia (2020)
International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) - Internal Auditors Association

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

Module 1 - The governance of internal controls
Basic concept and definition
Responsibilities, functions and deliverables of the actors of the ICS in corporate governance.
Internal auditing in control governance
International models of understanding, evaluation and analysis of ICS
Methods and techniques for analyzing business processes and risks

Module 2 - Internal auditing activities
The internal auditing professional.
The internal auditing activities and results.
Methodologies and operational tools of the internal auditing activity.
Case study.

examMode

Oral interview and possible evaluation of projects developed during the lessons.
The student must demonstrate that he has understood the scope of the internal control and risk management system as well as the main internal auditing techniques. The evaluation of the oral interview is out of thirty.

books

The teaching material of the course is represented by the handouts made available by the teachers at the beginning of the course and available online on the course page.

classRoomMode

Attendance is NOT OBLIGATORY, but it is recommended to consolidate concepts and techniques also through practical examples.

bibliography

For further information

CoSO Report - Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)
CoSO Framework - Reading guide - ASSIREVI (2019)
Corporate governance code - Borsa Italia (2020)
International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) - Internal Auditors Association

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

Module 1 - The governance of internal controls
Basic concept and definition
Responsibilities, functions and deliverables of the actors of the ICS in corporate governance.
Internal auditing in control governance
International models of understanding, evaluation and analysis of ICS
Methods and techniques for analyzing business processes and risks

Module 2 - Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Auditing
The Global Internal Audit Standards.
Methodologies and operational tools of the internal auditing activity.
Case study.

examMode

Oral interview and possible evaluation of projects developed during the lessons.
The student must demonstrate that he has understood the scope of the internal control and risk management system as well as the main internal auditing techniques. The evaluation of the oral interview is out of thirty.

books

The teaching material of the course is represented by the handouts made available by the teachers at the beginning of the course and available online on the course page.

mode

Lectures and seminars

classRoomMode

Attendance is NOT OBLIGATORY, but it is recommended to consolidate concepts and techniques also through practical examples.

bibliography

For further information
CoSO Report - Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)
CoSO Framework - Reading guide - ASSIREVI (2019)
Corporate governance code - Borsa Italia (2020)
International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) - Internal Auditors Association

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

Module 1 - The governance of internal controls
Basic concept and definition
Responsibilities, functions and deliverables of the actors of the ICS in corporate governance.
Internal auditing in control governance
International models of understanding, evaluation and analysis of ICS
Methods and techniques for analyzing business processes and risks

Module 2 - Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Auditing
The Global Internal Audit Standards.
Methodologies and operational tools of the internal auditing activity.
Case study.

examMode

Oral interview and possible evaluation of projects developed during the lessons.
The student must demonstrate that he has understood the scope of the internal control and risk management system as well as the main internal auditing techniques. The evaluation of the oral interview is out of thirty.

books

The teaching material of the course is represented by the handouts made available by the teachers at the beginning of the course and available online on the course page.

mode

Lectures and seminars

classRoomMode

Attendance is NOT OBLIGATORY, but it is recommended to consolidate concepts and techniques also through practical examples.

bibliography

For further information
CoSO Report - Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)
CoSO Framework - Reading guide - ASSIREVI (2019)
Corporate governance code - Borsa Italia (2020)
International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) - Internal Auditors Association

15819 - OPTIONAL SUBJECT

First Semester 8ita
MODULE II - -- -
BUSINESS CRISIS AND INSOLVENCY LAW

MASSIMO MELLARO

First Semester8IUS/04ita

Learning objectives

The course will cover the basic rules governing bankruptcy law.
The course aims to provide students with the tools necessary for a correct interpretation of the rules accompanied by an investigation of the reality to which rules must adapt or at least take into due account.

Knowlodge and understanding:
At the end of the course the student must have acquired full knowledge and understanding of the institutions covered by the course.

Applying knowledge and understanding.
At the end of the course the student must have acquired the fundamental tools to be able to develop the ability to interpret sources, doctrinal and jurisprudential orientations as well as the various application consequences of the latter.

Making judgements
The student must also be able to develop a critical approach to the discipline and the ability to orient himself even in the face of the change in the positive discipline in force.

Communication skills
The student must be able to simply illustrate the basic notions of bankruptcy law and the law of extraordinary business operations, as if addressing people who are not experts in the field; he must also be able to summarize in a precise but concise way the in-depth concepts, in any case using an appropriate technical-legal lexicon. The student is also encouraged to convey personal interpretations of the most debated topics studied with clarity and rigor.

Learning skills
The student must be able to update and broaden their knowledge, independently drawing on regulatory texts, scientific articles and jurisprudential rulings. They must also gradually acquire the ability to actively participate in specialized seminars, conferences and masters in the areas of interest of bankruptcy law and the law of extraordinary business operations.

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

1. The historical evolution of crisis law, between domestic and European Union law
2. Traditional and new principles of crisis and insolvency law, early emergence of the crisis.
3. Objective and subjective scope of application of the Crisis Code
4. Jurisdiction, competence and cross-border procedures
5. Judicial liquidation
6. The arrangement with creditors
7. The negotiated settlement and simplified composition
8. Agreements in implementation of an attested reorganisation plan
9. Restructuring agreements and moratorium agreements
10. The restructuring plan subject to approval
11. The settlement of over-indebtedness: consumer restructuring, minor composition, family proceedings, controlled liquidation, exoneration of the incapable person
12. Judicial liquidation and composition with creditors in groups of companies
13. Extraordinary administration and administrative compulsory liquidation

examMode

The chosen method of assessment consists of the formulation of questions to the candidate, which are diversified and not monothematic.

books

Stefania PACCHI - Stefano AMBROSINI, Diritto della crisi e dell'insolvenza, IV edizione, Agg. al D.LGS. 13/09/24 n.136 e al D.L. 29/11/24 n.178, Zanichelli Editore, 2025. Si raccomanda la consultazione della versione più aggiornata del Codice della Crisi.

oppure
Alberto Jorio, Il diritto della crisi e dell'insolvenza, Giappichelli, 2025


classRoomMode

attendance not compulsory

bibliography

see books

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

1. The historical evolution of crisis law, between domestic and European Union law
2. Traditional and new principles of crisis and insolvency law, early emergence of the crisis.
3. Objective and subjective scope of application of the Crisis Code
4. Jurisdiction, competence and cross-border procedures
5. Judicial liquidation
6. The arrangement with creditors
7. The negotiated settlement and simplified composition
8. Agreements in implementation of an attested reorganisation plan
9. Restructuring agreements and moratorium agreements
10. The restructuring plan subject to approval
11. The settlement of over-indebtedness: consumer restructuring, minor composition, family proceedings, controlled liquidation, exoneration of the incapable person
12. Judicial liquidation and composition with creditors in groups of companies
13. Extraordinary administration and administrative compulsory liquidation

examMode

The chosen method of assessment consists of the formulation of questions to the candidate, which are diversified and not monothematic.

books

Stefania PACCHI - Stefano AMBROSINI, Diritto della crisi e dell'insolvenza, IV edizione, Agg. al D.LGS. 13/09/24 n.136 e al D.L. 29/11/24 n.178, Zanichelli Editore, 2025. Si raccomanda la consultazione della versione più aggiornata del Codice della Crisi.
P.S.
Il capo I che fa la storia della legge fallimentare e della riforma, fino a pag. 37, può essere saltato.
Il capo II fino a pag. 66 potrebbe essere soltanto letto. E’ sufficiente che lo studente sappia che esistono l’ammininistrazione straordinaria e la l.c.a. e legga bene invece i paragrafi 2.4. 2.5. 2.6 sulla nozione di concorsualità. Può essere in parte saltato anche il capo V su giurisdizione, competenza, morte del debitore, eredità giacente da pag. 146 a pag. 158.

otherwise
Alberto Jorio, Il diritto della crisi e dell'insolvenza, Giappichelli, 2025

classRoomMode

Not mandatory+

bibliography

See textbooks

119239 - VALUATION OF COMPANIES AND EXTRAORDINARY TRANSACTIONS

LUIGI FICI

First Semester 8SECS-P/07ita

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide adequate and up-to-date preparation on the valuation of companies and extraordinary operations. In particular, it aims to illustrate the main methods of evaluating companies and to make people understand which method is best suited to the different company realities and extraordinary operations that the company may find itself facing.

Knowledge and Understanding: Students will gain a solid understanding of the main business valuation methods, developing the ability to differentiate between various techniques and their theoretical foundations.

Applied Knowledge and Understanding: Students will be able to apply valuation methods to different business realities and extraordinary operations, assessing which method is most suitable for each specific context.

Autonomy in Judgment: The course promotes autonomy in judgment, enabling students to critically analyze valuation methods and make informed decisions on the most appropriate approach for each situation.

Communication Skills: Students will develop the ability to effectively and clearly communicate business valuation results, adapting technical language to the intended audience.

Learning Ability: Students will acquire skills for independent learning, allowing them to continuously update themselves on evolving business valuation methods and practices in extraordinary operations.

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

The meaning of company valuation
The role and activity of the expert
The principles of valuation
The levers of value: economic flows and financial flows
The discount rate
The time horizon
Methods based on result flows
The equity method
Market methods
The main extraordinary operations

examMode

The exam will be with oral questions

books

Manuale di valutazione d’azienda, Mc Graw Hill, Sidrea, 2020

mode

Lessons will be in person

classRoomMode

Attendance is NOT OBLIGATORY

bibliography

see textbooks

MODULE II - -- -
PROFESSIONALIZING ACTIVITYFirst Semester8ita
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITYFirst Semester4ita
SUSTAINABILITY, ACCOUNTING AND INTEGRATED REPORTING LABORATORY

FRANCESCO PACCHERA

First Semester4SECS-P/13ITA
120499 - FINANCIAL REPORTING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS IN THE PA

VINCENZO SFORZA

First Semester 8SECS-P/07ita

Learning objectives

"The course aims to illustrate to the student the general characteristics of the “universal” company and the public administration. It is proposed, in particular, to identify the organizational and management logics of public administration, analyzing the main change processes that have involved the whole public administration in recent years.
Dublin Descriptors:
a) KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: knowledge and understanding of the concept of ""universal"" company and public company.
b) APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: ability to apply the knowledge acquired and to understand and solve problems relating to the management and accounting and budget information system of companies and public administrations (with particular reference to local authorities).
c) MAKING JUDGEMENTS: ability to use the acquired knowledge on a conceptual and operational level with autonomous assessment skills and skills in the various application contexts.
d) COMMUNICATION SKILLS: acquire clear and effective communication skills, thanks to technical language typical of the discipline
e) LEARNING SKILLS: acquire adequate learning skills that allow you to independently address and deepen the main issues of the discipline. This ability will be developed through the active involvement of students through discussions in the classroom and exercises on specific topics related to the course.
"

15797 - INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING

EGIDIO GIUSEPPE PERRONE

Second Semester 8SECS-P/07ITA

Learning objectives

The course aims to lead the student to a significant knowledge of financial reporting regulated by international accounting standards and aims to make appreciate specificities and elements of distinction compared to other accounting regulations. By understanding the concepts that characterise financial reporting and analysing their regulation in terms of accounting standards, at the end of the course the student will have acquired an adequate level of knowledge of the criteria for forming financial reporting and its interpretation.
Knowledge and understanding - At the end of the learning process the student will have the necessary knowledge to understand financial reporting prepared in compliance with accounting standards.
Applied knowledge and understanding - The student should be able to understand accounting standards and to correctly interpret financial reporting prepared according to these standards.
Autonomy of judgment - The student must be able to develop his own autonomy of judgment on the correctness of the assessments made on the basis of different accounting regulations.

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

The course proposes the study of the concepts and rules that govern the preparation of financial reporting in compliance with IAS/IFRS and carries out a comparative survey on accounting regulations in the USA and Europe.
-introduction to international accounting;
-worldwide accounting diversity;
-accounting approaches;
-international convergence of financial reporting;
-IFRS financial reporting;
-US GAAP financial reporting ;
-accounting standards codification;
-IFRS in the European Union;
-IFRS in the United States;
-comparative Accounting (America and Europe).

examMode

The exam is oral and consists of a series of questions aimed at verifying the knowledge of the financial reporting criteria regulated by international accounting standards and the student's ability to grasp specificities and elements of distinction with respect to other accounting regulations; students must demonstrate that they are able to understand accounting standards and correctly interpret financial reporting prepared according to these standards and that they have acquired adequate judgment on the assessments made under different accounting regulations.

books

- A.A.V.V., Il bilancio secondo i principi contabili internazionali IAS/IFRS, Giappichelli, 2016/2023.
Books to learn more:
-Wiley GAAP 2024, Interpretation and Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
-IAS/IFRS (a cura di Dezzani, Biancone, Busso), quinta edizione-2020, Ipsoa Wolters Kluwer, 2019
-Memento Pratico. Principi contabili internazionali, Giuffré Francis Lefebvre, 2022.

classRoomMode

Attendance at the course is recommended, but it is optional.

bibliography

FASB, Accounting Standards Codification Online;
Wiley 2023 Interpretation and Application of IFRS Standards, Wiley, 2023;
IFRS Accounting Standards 2024 (Part A, Part B, Part C);

120410 - PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH FOR MARKETING AND BUSINESS

Second Semester 4L-LIN/12ita

Learning objectives

This course aims to prepare to know and use the English language with the aim of progressively achieving a level B eligibility. The comprehension and expression of oral language is privileged, without neglecting the linguistic competence required for a clear and correct written expression. For this purpose, the adopted text allows students to personalize what is highlighted in the classroom through further revision and self-learning systems. The technical linguistic area of exercise will concern marketing and administration, with appropriate formal lexical insights and drafting of special glossaries useful to the profession. Presentations of scientific topics, conversations, debates, analysis of experiences and personal research: all this converges to form and stimulate creative skills, inspired by the most current issues.

MODULE II - -- -
LABORATORY FOR BUSINESS CREATION

VINCENZO SFORZA

First Semester4SECS-P/07ita

Learning objectives

"LEARNING OBJECTIVES: In line with the objectives of the degree program in Administration, Finance, and Control, the laboratory aims to guide students in measuring the knowledge acquired in their previous studies, with particular reference to business administration in startup contexts. A collaborative program is presently in progress in conjunction with Joule—Eni’s School for Business, an institution dedicated to overseeing a specialized excellence initiative tailored for the nurturing and advancement of startup enterprises (https://www.eni.com/joule/it-IT/home.html).
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: The workshop will enable learners to focus on the dynamics of financing needs definition, strategic planning, cost analysis, and management support that companies live from their establishment phase. The collaboration with Joule will allow students to attend events/testimonials of prominent national and international company managers on administration, finance, and control issues. The discussion of the content of the events with the lecturer will lead to finalizing the analysis of critical factors related to projects for the development of new business ideas.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Through their active participation in the 'problem-solution fit' meetings with startup selections, students will be able to apply the knowledge they've acquired and identify reasonable technical solutions.
MAKING JUDGEMENTS: At the end of the laboratory activities, the student can consider critical and operational aspects of the choices inherent in creating an enterprise.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Students will acquire the expertise needed to evaluate a ""business idea's"" technical and economic viability and appraise it.
LEARNING SKILLS: At the end of the laboratory activities, the student will be empowered to undertake, independently, subsequent studies on the topics addressed, further enhancing their understanding and skills.
"

MODULE II - -- -
BALANCE ANALYSIS

GIUSEPPE IANNIELLO

First Semester8SECS-P/07ita

Learning objectives

The purpose of the course is to provide an overview of the role of accounting information in the perspective of its preparation and use by stakeholders. In particular, it is intended to provide the student with knowledge of two thematic areas: group formation and consolidated account and financial statements analysis to make different economic decisions.
Learning Objectives
1) Knowledge and understanding Knowing the tools of analysis, about groups accounts and financial statements analysis both in their theoretical construction and in their implementation. Civil code regulation, national and international financial reporting standards.
2) Applied knowledge and understanding Learning of group analysis tools and interpreting financial statements. Analysis of case studies.
3) Autonomy of judgment To be able to apply instruments for analyzing business groups and financial statements in a critical and independent way in order to be able to write a report on financial position and performance of operations of a business entity.
4) Communication skills To be able to express the results of a financial statements analysis by preparing a report and accounting documents.
5) Ability to learn Reading published accounting information of business entities in order to express an assessment of the financial positions and performance evaluation

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

Part I : Consolidated accounts; Part II: financial statements analysis

examMode

Open questions and problems. On average there are two questions and two problems on consolidated accounts and finanncial statements analysis. The written final exam lasts about 75 minutes. The points to pass the exam is at least 18/30.

books

Textbooks will be available for spring 2026 at the beginning of classes

mode

Lectures and case studies

classRoomMode

Suggested, not mandatory

bibliography

see textbooks

120454 - DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS

GIULIO GUARINICHIARA GRAZINI

Second Semester 8SECS-P/01eng

Learning objectives

"A)EDUCATIONAL GOALS

The provision of the basic analytical tools to understand, at macro, meso and micro level, the functioning of economic development and human development, according to the social and environmental sustainability, considering the economic science as a social science with a plurality of points of views.



B) EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

1.Knowledge and understanding ability: the knowledge of theories and policies of development useful to understand the main issues of contemporary economy.

2.Capability to apply knowledge and understanding: the knowledge of concepts and methods to judge the main criticalities and opportunities of economic development.

3.Capability to approach the subject in a critical manner: the capability to identify the main relationships of the economic system to grasp its logic and explain it according to the different theoretical approaches and with a critical capacity.

4.Communication abilities: to knowledge of the analytical rigor through the use of formulas and graphs and with the illustration of logical links.

5.Learning ability: successful condition in learning is the ability to reconstruct autonomously and critically the introductory notions of development economics."

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

Growth, economic development, human development
Capitalist development and its phases
Origins and history of underdevelopment
Developing and least developed countries
Division of Labour and Economic Development
Innovation and Economic Development in a Secular Perspective
Labor productivity, economies of scale and External Economies
Unemployment, Cyclical Development and Crisis
Economic Development and Changes
Economic Development and International Relations
Human Development and Inequalities
Ecological aspects of Development
Innovative, Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
Mainstream Growth Models
PostKeynesian Growth Models
The detailed program and any supplementary teaching material will be available during the course.

examMode

The assessment aims to verify students' acquisition of theoretical knowledge and analytical tools to understand today's economic reality.
The exam consists of a written test and an oral interview.
The written test consists of 3 open questions.
In the oral interview the corrections made by the professor are illustrated and the topics of the written test can be studied in depth.

books

The teaching material with the lecture notes will be available during the course.

classRoomMode

During the lesson the theoretical concepts will be illustrated also through the proposal of numerical examples and real cases.

bibliography

The teaching material will be available during the course.

MODULE II - -- -
FINANCIAL ECONOMICS

PATRIZIO MORGANTI

First Semester8SECS-P/01eng

Learning objectives

"A. OBJECTIVE.
The goal of the course is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and practical tools that explain how the financial system works, as well as its interactions with the real economy, both at the macro- and micro-level, by focusing on the behavior of financial intermediaries in transferring funds from surplus units (savers) to deficit units (investors).


B. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Acquire knowledge and tools, both theoretical and practical, that allow students to understand theories of financial economics. Such knowledge will be acquired through frontal lectures supported by advanced textbooks and journal articles reading, and participation to thematic seminars.

2. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and methodology to practical examples in a way to assess the main concerns and opportunities of the modern financial system. Such skills will be developed mainly through exercises and an active debate in the classroom.

3. MAKING JUDGEMENTS
Ability to identify and explain the relationships among the agents of the financial sector, as well as their interaction with the real side of the economy. Students will be able to identify, collect and interpret relevant data on the financial indicators, in connection with real variables, in order to i) provide a comparative analysis with respect to other economic indicators from a global perspective, and to ii) stimulate reflections on issues related to financial economics. Active discussions among students will be encouraged.

4. COMMUNICATIONS
Students will acquire the ability to present the issues of the course with adequate language and appropriate analytical skills (formulae, graphics, and explanation of causal links). Such ability will be implemented through exercises. Students will be able to communicate with peers and supervisors about their understanding on basic topics of financial economics.
5. LEARNING ABILITY
The student will have to develop the ability to independently and critically reconstruct the basic notions of financial economics, so as to be able to independently undertake any in-depth studies."

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

1. General aspects.
The financial system: markets, intermediaries, instruments, and supervisory authorities
Efficiency of financial markets
The link between non-financial and financial accounts: financial accounts of institutional sectors

2. Financial development, economic growth, and green transition.
“Direct” and “indirect” finance
“Bank-based” and “market-based” systems
Effects on economic growth
Financial development and green transition

3. Theoretical analysis of agents’ choices.
Intertemporal choices
Choices under uncertainty
Expected utility theory
Risk attitude
Equilibrium
Demand for insurance
Investment in financial assets
Investment in risky assets
Optimal portfolio’s allocation (Markovitz)
The CAPM
ESG portfolios and sustainability constraints

4. Financial innovation, non-bank financial intermediation, and green practices
Securitization
Securities financing transactions
Mutual funds
Shadow banking
Green finance and green banking

examMode

The final exam consists of a written and oral test aimed to assess the acquired knowledge and the ability to solve practical exercises. To pass the exam students must be able, at least sufficiently, to reconstruct autonomously the main notions of financial economics so that to undertake possible further studies with a high degree of autonomy.

books

Teaching material provided by the instructor and available on Moodle.
Suggested textbooks:
- Varian H., “Intermediate Microeconomics”, Norton, Eight Edition or previous ones, only Chapters on “Intertemporal Choices” and on “Uncertainty”;
- Bodie Z., Kane A., and Markus A. J., “Investments”, McGraw Hill (2014), Chap. 6 (only parr. 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.5), 7 (excluding par. 7.5), 9 (only par. 9.1);
- Mishkin, and Eakins, “Financial Markets and Institutions”, Pearson, 2019, Ninth Ed. or previous ones, Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14.4, 18, 19, 20, 21.

classRoomMode

No mandatory attendance. Students unable to attend classes are strongly encouraged to contact the teacher to have detailed information about the syllabus.

bibliography

- Varian H., “Intermediate Microeconomics”, Norton, Eight Edition or previous ones
- Bodie Z., Kane A., and Markus A. J., “Investments”, McGraw Hill (2014)
- Mishkin, and Eakins, “Financial Markets and Institutions”, Pearson, 2019

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY ECONOMICS AND POLICY

CHIARA OLDANI

First Semester8SECS-P/02eng

Learning objectives

Educational objectives: The course aims to provide advanced knowledge on economic and financial issues relating to the monetary and international economics.
1) Knowledge and understanding; at the end of the course the student will have to demonstrate that they have understood the main issues of international monetary economics (money, exchange rates, crises, innovations and policy and regulatory measures).
2) Applying knowledge and understanding; The student must be able to read and interpret papers and books on advanced financial economics, as well as evaluate their empirical and methodological contents.
3) Autonomy of judgment (making judgments); At the end of the course, the student will be able to independently read papers and books on advanced financial economics, implementing critical analysis in research.
4) Communication skills; Knowledge of the general part and of the special topics of the course will allow the student to acquire the technical language of the subject allowing them to effectively deal with the discussion of the topics covered
5) Ability to learn (learning skills). At the end of the course, the student will be able to undertake, even independently, subsequent in-depth studies regarding the topics addressed.

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram


The course is divided into two compulsory parts: a. monetary policy and economics; international monetary economics and policy; b. digital finance.
Reference for first part is the Textbook by P. Krugman M. Obstfeld M. Melitz, International Monetary Economics, 2022, 12th Edition, Pearson, chapters 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22.
References on digital finance are available at the web page of the course (https://moodle.unitus.it/moodle/course/view.php?id=1118)

examMode

The final exam will be oral on the course' program (i.e., textbook, PPT files, etc.).

Students who do not attend classes will be examined on the program of the course.

books

Reference for first part is the Textbook by P. Krugman M. Obstfeld M. Melitz, International Monetary Economics, 2022, 12th Edition, Pearson, chapters 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22.
References on digital finance are available at the web page of the course (https://moodle.unitus.it/moodle/course/view.php?id=1118)
Blockchain & cryptocurrencies: Anhert 2022; Auer, Torcero-Lucas 2021; Beltrametti Pittaluga; Halaburda et al 2020; Vollman Weming 2024; Lanciano Previati Ricci 2025
E. Hughes 1993 https://nakamotoinstitute.org/cypherpunk-manifesto/
S. Nakamoto 2009 https://nakamotoinstitute.org/bitcoin/
Artificial intelligence & Surveillance capitalism; Zuboff 2015; Varian 2014; Acemoglu 2021; Acemoglu 2024; Kirton Warren 2018;

mode

Enrolled students should attend classes and present in the second part of the course a written and oral synthesis of one out of the special topics (group assignment). The presentation should be sent to the prof. Oldani (coldani@unitus.it) at least 3 days before the presentation. The file of the presentation can be PPT or Latex. A latex file gives a 1 point bonus in the final exam.
Information, manuals and software are available at https://www.latex-project.org/
The final exam will be oral on the entire program (i.e., textbook, files, etc.); the class presentation of the special topic will weight 30 per cent of the final mark.
Students who do not attend classes and don't present any special topic will have their final exam on the programme, including one special topic to be agreed on with prof. Oldani; students who do not attend classes are not requested to provide any presentation file at the exam.
At the completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Read an advanced paper in economics
2. Comment on economic and monetary theory
3. Present and discuss research in monetary economics

classRoomMode

Classes take place in person in Viterbo; students who cannot attend classes can access the recordings

bibliography

Reference for the first part of the course is the Textbook by P. Krugman M. Obstfeld M. Melitz, International Monetary Economics, 2022, 12th Edition, Pearson, capitoli 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22.
Papers we will use in the course are:
Masciandaro D. 2018 Central banks and Monetary Policy. Economics and Politics. BAFFI Carefin Paper https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3178576
D. Mugge 2019 The Revenge of Political Arithmetick, FickleFormulas Working Paper 2/2019 https://t.co/VhVpfTpLmU
Reference for first part is the Textbook by P. Krugman M. Obstfeld M. Melitz, International Monetary Economics, 2022, 12th Edition, Pearson, chapters 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22.
References on digital finance are available at the web page of the course (https://moodle.unitus.it/moodle/course/view.php?id=1118)
Blockchain & cryptocurrencies: Anhert 2022; Auer, Torcero-Lucas 2021; Beltrametti Pittaluga; Halaburda et al 2020; Vollman Weming 2024; Lanciano Previati Ricci 2025
E. Hughes 1993 https://nakamotoinstitute.org/cypherpunk-manifesto/
S. Nakamoto 2009 https://nakamotoinstitute.org/bitcoin/
Artificial intelligence & Surveillance capitalism; Zuboff 2015; Varian 2014; Acemoglu 2021; Acemoglu 2024; Kirton Warren 2018;

SUBJECTSEMESTERCFUSSDLANGUAGE
119240 - MANAGEMENT CONTROL AND BUSINESS PLAN

MAURIZIO MASI

First Semester 8SECS-P/07ita

Learning objectives

"1. Knowledge and understanding of the financial statement analysis methodologies applied to management control in companies;
2. Knowledge and understanding of the techniques specific to financial statement analysis as tools for management control and functional to the construction of business plans;
3. Autonomy of judgment regarding the reliability of the information derived from the financial statement analysis and those used for the preparation of business plans;
4. Communication skills in the main terms and techniques of management control, particularly referring to the preparation and reading of business plans;
5. Ability to learn financial statement analysis techniques also supporting the preparation of business plans."

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

The course focuses on management control tools useful for the construction of business plans. In the first part, the course focuses on the reclassification models of financial statements, on indices and flows. In the second part, the course deals with the construction and analysis of the budget. This is a balance sheet drawn up by translating certain hypotheses of future management into economic and financial figures. The use of this tool allows you to recreate, as in a sort of laboratory, the operation of the company and to simulate the effects that different management policies are destined to produce in the future on the economic, financial and capital assets of the company. The logic of the budget has multiple fields of use. It applies, in fact:
- to companies already in operation, to guide future management programs;
- in project financing operations, which are increasingly numerous today, to judge the self-sustainability of the planned initiative;
- to companies in the process of setting up or starting a new business unit (start up), to identify the most appropriate management structures;
- to individual investment projects, to judge their feasibility and convenience.

Summary of the arguments.
Among the topics that will be dealt with in the budget analysis for the construction of the pro-forma, the following should be noted:
• the logic of reclassification of the Balance Sheet and the Income Statement;
• the logical scheme for the construction of the Cash Flow Statement;
• the budgeting of EBITDA and MON;
• the estimate of the commercial Net Working Capital (CCNc);
• the estimate of operational self-financing;
• the estimation of the Free Cash Flow (FCF);
• the estimate of the Net Invested Capital (CIN);
• the estimate of the Net Financial Position (NFP);
• the budgeting of the Financial Requirement.

Among the topics that will be dealt with in the context of the construction of the pro-forma and in its evaluation, the following should be noted:
• the general logic and phases of the construction of the pro-forma;
• the basic pro-forma model;
• the development of the basic model: current operational management, structural operational investments and the financial structure;
• the formulation of the assumptions: the forecast of sales, operating costs and net working capital, structural investments;
• the assessment of the assumptions;
• sensitivity analysis;
• the financial sustainability of the budget and its "bankability".

examMode

The exam is oral.
Attending students will have the opportunity to carry out practical exercises during the course that will be evaluated during the exam.
Attending students will also have the opportunity to take a written test at the end of the course which contains about ten questions (open-ended) aimed at ascertaining the student's theoretical knowledge of the topics presented during the lessons; and a second written test aimed at solving a practical problem similar to those present in the textbook and addressed in the classroom. Even these tests, if concluded positively, can be evaluated during the examination.

books

To prepare for the exam, students have access to a textbook and other teaching materials prepared by the teacher that will be posted on the Moodle platform during the lessons.

The textbook is:
F. Giunta-M. Pisani, Analisi di bilancio, APOGEO, Maggioli Editore, 2016.

Chapters of the book:
1. Fundamental analysis and intrinsic value of the company
2. The information base for fundamental analysis
3. Analysis of the competitive environment
4. Analysis of strategies
5. Verification of the accounting quality and the information collected
6. The management analysis model
10. Preparation of the Cash Flow Statement
16. The pro-forma financial statements: rationale, phases and necessary information
17. The pro-forma financial statements: hypotheses and calculation formulas
18. Evaluation of the pro-forma financial statements

mode

Lectures with classroom exercises, for a total of 48 hours.

classRoomMode

Attendance is NOT OBLIGATORY, but it is recommended to consolidate concepts and techniques also through practical examples

bibliography

C. PAROLINI, Business Planning. From the idea to the business project, Pearson Education Italia, 2016.
W. C. KIM, R. MAUBORGNE, Blue Ocean Strategy, Etas, 2005.
G. KAWASAKI, The Art of the Start, Penguin Group, 2004.
B.R. BARRINGER, Preparing Effective Business Plans, Pearson Education, 2014.

MODULE II - -- -
COMMERCIAL CRIMINAL LAW AND CORPORATE LIABILITY

LUCA DE ROSA

Second Semester8IUS/17ita

Learning objectives

"1. Knowledge and understanding:

The course aims to teach and provide an understanding of the current state of positive law in Italy and Europe—specifically of criminal relevance—covering the fundamental themes of commercial and corporate criminal law, the study of Supervisory Authorities, and Market Protection, while also addressing the topic of “Corporate Liability” related to Legislative Decree 231/01 in all its aspects.

2. Applying knowledge and understanding:

The dynamic and practical case-law approach addresses the cases of each topic covered with a view to the applied understanding of the law in relation to different factual realities that require interpretation by the jurist in all their roles.

3. Making judgments:

The exegesis-based analysis of the legal texts enables the development of critical autonomy from an interpretive perspective, which the “jurist” student develops in understanding the practical dynamics of the legal institutions being taught.

4. Communication skills:

Communication will also involve “real” seminars with live connections to financial markets to enhance applied knowledge and refine critical interpretation.

5. Learning skills:

Learning will be based on “facts,” an essential starting point in criminal matters, so that the subsumption of facts under the relevant legal provisions is comprehensive, taking into account applied dogmatics together with case law, including that provided at the European level."

CORPORATE TAX LAW

EDOARDO VALENTE

Second Semester8IUS/12ita

Learning objectives

"The course aims to achieve the following objectives:
Knowledge and understanding: Acquire in-depth knowledge of corporate tax law, including national and international tax regulations.
Applied knowledge and understanding: Use theoretical knowledge to analyze and resolve practical tax issues faced by businesses.
Autonomy of judgment: Critically evaluate and formulate independent judgments on tax strategies and tax decisions within a business context.
Communication skills: Effectively communicate tax issues, explaining the fiscal implications of business decisions to colleagues, clients, and consultants.
Learning ability: Develop a proactive approach to continuous learning in the field of tax law, enhancing understanding of tax laws and their practical application in a business context."

119992 - LAW OF EXTRAORDINARY TRANSACTIONS

ERMANNO LA MARCA

First Semester 8IUS/04ita

Learning objectives

"The course aims to achieve the following objectives:
Knowledge and understanding: Acquire in-depth knowledge of the law related to extraordinary operations, such as mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructurings.
Applied knowledge and understanding: Use theoretical knowledge to analyze and solve practical cases in the context of extraordinary operations.
Autonomy of judgment: Critically evaluate the legal and strategic implications of extraordinary operations and formulate independent judgments.
Communication skills: Effectively communicate legal strategies and details of extraordinary operations to clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
Learning ability: Develop a proactive approach to continuous learning and deepening of legal issues related to extraordinary operations."

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

1. Extraordinary Transactions in Company Law
2. Transformations
3. Mergers
4. The division
5. The capital increase
6. Capital reductions
7. Transfer of controlling interest
8. The circulation of the firm
9. Extraordinary transactions in corporate crisis resolution procedures

examMode

The chosen method of assessment consists of an oral test, in the course of which the candidate is asked diversified and non-monothematic questions on the topics taught, in order to assess the candidate's knowledge and understanding, not limited to the theoretical approach of the questions, but also with reference to the applicative implications of the relevant notions and problems that practice presents to the jurist.

books

Recommended text for the study of the legal constructs involved in the programme: AA.VV., Diritto delle operazioni straordinarie, a cura di A. Nigro, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2022.

classRoomMode

Optional attendance.

bibliography

see textbooks

MODULE II - -- -
MANAGEMNT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS

MARCO SMACCHIA

Second Semester8SECS-P/10eng

Learning objectives

The course addresses the topic of digital transformation of organisations, and the consequent impacts on the way modern organisations work and operate. The course invites students to reflect on the changes, opportunities, risks, and consequences on the use of digital technologies in organisational design and change processes, and on the implications for organisational decision making and operational processes.

The course aims at transferring to the students theoretical knowledge and practical skills on the role of digital technologies in organisations, and on the competences and the processes necessary by individuals and organisations to govern this process.

During the course the students will be engaged in learning activities, both theoretical and practical ones, as individuals and in groups. The participation to the course will stimulate in students the development of the following capabilities.

Knowledge and comprehension
Understand the nature and impact of organisational change produced by the introduction of digital technologies in individual and groups behaviour.
Know the main information systems used in organisations.
Know the tools to analyse processes and guide the transformation processes through digital technologies.
Know the tools and the processes for analysing the information needs and for the design of or data analysis and presentation.

Applied knowledge
Being able to identify potential areas of application of digital technologies to solve organisational problems.
Being able to understand and govern the analysis of business processes and their re-engineering in the digital transformation.
Know how to identify and analyse the information needs of an organisation and how to design data analytics tools to satisfy such needs.
Know how to manage a digital transformation process through planning activities and estimating the effort, and know how to control the process using project management tools and techniques

Judgement capabilities
Know the main variables influencing the digital transformation process, know how to analyse them, and be able to judge if and when digital technologies can be used for organisational innovation and change.

Communication capabilities
During the course the students will practice the capabilities of presenting and discussing their ideas on the role of digital technologies in the transformation process of organisations.

Know how to learn
Being able to learn in an autonomous and self-management way.

16428 - THESIS

Second Semester 12ita
119039 - ECONOMICS OF INTERNATIONAL TAXATION

ANTONIO IORIO

Second Semester 8SECS-P/03ita

Learning objectives

Educational objectives
Learning expected: knowledge of the main international tax regulations in order to allow individual and group work skills.
The major problems of international taxation understanding.
The development of judgment capacity and critical spirit to share, compare and question one's own ideas and those of others on international taxation and related evasive phenomena.

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

The course program is designed to provide a sufficiently comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental economic issues pertaining to international taxation. In this context, the basic and general economic and legal issues of taxation systems are preliminarily examined. Then having acquired the basic and indispensable knowledge, the most relevant aspects and effects of international taxation and the most topical issues are explored in depth.
Topics developed:
Income and taxes classification
Taxes principles
Progressivity and proportionality
Personal income tax and companies taxation, in Italy and abroad
Capital in international markets taxation and monitoring
Double taxation and methods to avoid or limit it; tax credit for income generated abroad.
Multinational companies taxation (Pillar)
Indirect taxation in the transfer of goods and services in international markets (VAT in intra-EU relations: imports, exports and customs taxation)
International tax avoidance and evasion in direct taxation (fictitious residences, tax inversions, transfer prices, CFCS, etc.)
International tax evasion in indirect taxation (VAT fraud, etc.)
International cooperations

examMode

The student's evaluation is carried with an oral exam on the program in order to identify subject learning and deepening. Critical spirit of each topics will be evaluated too.
In the oral exam the student will have to at least demonstrate the knowledge of the main rules of national and international taxation and the major problems of international taxation.
The critical spirit and the comparison with other subjects studied with respect to the problems of international taxation and related evasive phenomena are highly valued.

books

Lezioni di scienza delle finanze, Parte II. Bruno Bises, Giappichelli, capitoli 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10
Manuale di fiscalità internazionale, a cura di A. Dragonetti, V. Piacentini, A. Sfondrini, Ipsoa Manuali

As an alternative to the texts indicated above, the reference material (regulatory texts, official documents, in-depth articles, chapters of texts) dealt with during the lessons is made available to students.

mode

The course is conducted in face-to-face lectures, and each topic is treated in a concrete, practical context.
Practical cases are then explored in depth in order to develop the student's sensitivity and critical judgment and to encourage discussion of both the practical case and any theories from which the case originates.

classRoomMode

Participation in the lessons is not compulsory but preferred, as it allows a greater involvement of the student in the problems addressed

bibliography

Corso di scienza delle finanze, PAOLO BOSI (A CURA DI) - IX Edizione - 2023
Fiscalità internazionale e dei gruppi, AVOLIO DIEGO (A CURA DI) - 2021
Fiscalità dell'Unione europea e internazionale (https://www.finanze.gov.it/)
Osservatorio fiscalità internazionale (https://www.osservatorio-fiscalita.it/categoria/fonti-convenzionali-ocse/)
European Commission, Annual report on taxation (2024)

MODULE II - -- -
FINANCIAL ECONOMICS

PATRIZIO MORGANTI

Second Semester8SECS-P/01eng

Learning objectives

"A. OBJECTIVE.
The goal of the course is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and practical tools that explain how the financial system works, as well as its interactions with the real economy, both at the macro- and micro-level, by focusing on the behavior of financial intermediaries in transferring funds from surplus units (savers) to deficit units (investors).


B. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Acquire knowledge and tools, both theoretical and practical, that allow students to understand theories of financial economics. Such knowledge will be acquired through frontal lectures supported by advanced textbooks and journal articles reading, and participation to thematic seminars.

2. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and methodology to practical examples in a way to assess the main concerns and opportunities of the modern financial system. Such skills will be developed mainly through exercises and an active debate in the classroom.

3. MAKING JUDGEMENTS
Ability to identify and explain the relationships among the agents of the financial sector, as well as their interaction with the real side of the economy. Students will be able to identify, collect and interpret relevant data on the financial indicators, in connection with real variables, in order to i) provide a comparative analysis with respect to other economic indicators from a global perspective, and to ii) stimulate reflections on issues related to financial economics. Active discussions among students will be encouraged.

4. COMMUNICATIONS
Students will acquire the ability to present the issues of the course with adequate language and appropriate analytical skills (formulae, graphics, and explanation of causal links). Such ability will be implemented through exercises. Students will be able to communicate with peers and supervisors about their understanding on basic topics of financial economics.
5. LEARNING ABILITY
The student will have to develop the ability to independently and critically reconstruct the basic notions of financial economics, so as to be able to independently undertake any in-depth studies."

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

1. General aspects.
The financial system: markets, intermediaries, instruments, and supervisory authorities
Efficiency of financial markets
The link between non-financial and financial accounts: financial accounts of institutional sectors

2. Financial development, economic growth, and green transition.
“Direct” and “indirect” finance
“Bank-based” and “market-based” systems
Effects on economic growth
Financial development and green transition

3. Theoretical analysis of agents’ choices.
Intertemporal choices
Choices under uncertainty
Expected utility theory
Risk attitude
Equilibrium
Demand for insurance
Investment in financial assets
Investment in risky assets
Optimal portfolio’s allocation (Markovitz)
The CAPM
ESG portfolios and sustainability constraints

4. Financial innovation, non-bank financial intermediation, and green practices
Securitization
Securities financing transactions
Mutual funds
Shadow banking
Green finance and green banking

examMode

The final exam consists of a written and oral test aimed to assess the acquired knowledge and the ability to solve practical exercises. To pass the exam students must be able, at least sufficiently, to reconstruct autonomously the main notions of financial economics so that to undertake possible further studies with a high degree of autonomy.

books

Teaching material provided by the instructor and available on Moodle.
Suggested textbooks:
- Varian H., “Intermediate Microeconomics”, Norton, Eight Edition or previous ones, only Chapters on “Intertemporal Choices” and on “Uncertainty”;
- Bodie Z., Kane A., and Markus A. J., “Investments”, McGraw Hill (2014), Chap. 6 (only parr. 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.5), 7 (excluding par. 7.5), 9 (only par. 9.1);
- Mishkin, and Eakins, “Financial Markets and Institutions”, Pearson, 2019, Ninth Ed. or previous ones, Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14.4, 18, 19, 20, 21.

classRoomMode

No mandatory attendance. Students unable to attend classes are strongly encouraged to contact the teacher to have detailed information about the syllabus.

bibliography

- Varian H., “Intermediate Microeconomics”, Norton, Eight Edition or previous ones
- Bodie Z., Kane A., and Markus A. J., “Investments”, McGraw Hill (2014)
- Mishkin, and Eakins, “Financial Markets and Institutions”, Pearson, 2019

119991 - STATISTICAL METHODS FOR THE ENTERPRISE

MARCO BRANDI

Second Semester 8SECS-S/03ita

Learning objectives

"The goal of the course is to provide students with the fundamental skills for data analysis in business contexts, such as marketing, customer satisfaction, and user profile analysis, using statistical techniques and programming in R applied in real-world contexts.
- Knowledge and Understanding: By the end of the course, students will be able to understand the fundamental data analysis techniques applied to business contexts, such as marketing, customer satisfaction, and user profile analysis. Additionally, they will have acquired practical knowledge of programming techniques in R necessary to implement these analyses.
- Applying Knowledge and Understanding: Students will be able to apply data analysis and programming techniques in R to real business situations, using statistical tools to solve concrete problems. They will be capable of developing practical data-based solutions to enhance business strategies and operational decisions.
- Making Judgements: Students will be able to critically evaluate the results obtained from data analyses, judging the quality, reliability, and relevance of the applied techniques. Moreover, they will be able to compare their solutions with those proposed by other researchers, developing a critical approach to seeking innovative solutions.
- Communication Skills: Through the presentation and discussion in class of the final paper, students will be able to effectively communicate the results of their analyses, using appropriate technical language and clearly and convincingly illustrating the methodologies and results.
- Learning Skills: Students will develop the ability to learn independently through research and critical comparison of different data analysis methodologies. They will be able to continuously update themselves on the latest techniques and adapt their knowledge to new problems and application contexts."

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

"The goal of the course is to provide students with the fundamental skills for data analysis in business contexts, such as marketing, customer satisfaction, and user profile analysis, using statistical techniques and programming in R applied in real-world contexts.
- Knowledge and Understanding: By the end of the course, students will be able to understand the fundamental data analysis techniques applied to business contexts, such as marketing, customer satisfaction, and user profile analysis. Additionally, they will have acquired practical knowledge of programming techniques in R necessary to implement these analyses.
- Applying Knowledge and Understanding: Students will be able to apply data analysis and programming techniques in R to real business situations, using statistical tools to solve concrete problems. They will be capable of developing practical data-based solutions to enhance business strategies and operational decisions.
- Making Judgements: Students will be able to critically evaluate the results obtained from data analyses, judging the quality, reliability, and relevance of the applied techniques. Moreover, they will be able to compare their solutions with those proposed by other researchers, developing a critical approach to seeking innovative solutions.
- Communication Skills: Through the presentation and discussion in class of the final paper, students will be able to effectively communicate the results of their analyses, using appropriate technical language and clearly and convincingly illustrating the methodologies and results.
- Learning Skills: Students will develop the ability to learn independently through research and critical comparison of different data analysis methodologies. They will be able to continuously update themselves on the latest techniques and adapt their knowledge to new problems and application contexts."

examMode

A group project is assigned, involving the analysis of a dataset and the presentation of the results. This is followed by an oral examination

books

slides

Learning objectives

The course will cover the basic rules governing bankruptcy law.
The course aims to provide students with the tools necessary for a correct interpretation of the rules accompanied by an investigation of the reality to which rules must adapt or at least take into due account.

Knowlodge and understanding:
At the end of the course the student must have acquired full knowledge and understanding of the institutions covered by the course.

Applying knowledge and understanding.
At the end of the course the student must have acquired the fundamental tools to be able to develop the ability to interpret sources, doctrinal and jurisprudential orientations as well as the various application consequences of the latter.

Making judgements
The student must also be able to develop a critical approach to the discipline and the ability to orient himself even in the face of the change in the positive discipline in force.

Communication skills
The student must be able to simply illustrate the basic notions of bankruptcy law and the law of extraordinary business operations, as if addressing people who are not experts in the field; he must also be able to summarize in a precise but concise way the in-depth concepts, in any case using an appropriate technical-legal lexicon. The student is also encouraged to convey personal interpretations of the most debated topics studied with clarity and rigor.

Learning skills
The student must be able to update and broaden their knowledge, independently drawing on regulatory texts, scientific articles and jurisprudential rulings. They must also gradually acquire the ability to actively participate in specialized seminars, conferences and masters in the areas of interest of bankruptcy law and the law of extraordinary business operations.

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

1. The historical evolution of crisis law, between domestic and European Union law
2. Traditional and new principles of crisis and insolvency law, early emergence of the crisis.
3. Objective and subjective scope of application of the Crisis Code
4. Jurisdiction, competence and cross-border procedures
5. Judicial liquidation
6. The arrangement with creditors
7. The negotiated settlement and simplified composition
8. Agreements in implementation of an attested reorganisation plan
9. Restructuring agreements and moratorium agreements
10. The restructuring plan subject to approval
11. The settlement of over-indebtedness: consumer restructuring, minor composition, family proceedings, controlled liquidation, exoneration of the incapable person
12. Judicial liquidation and composition with creditors in groups of companies
13. Extraordinary administration and administrative compulsory liquidation

examMode

The chosen method of assessment consists of the formulation of questions to the candidate, which are diversified and not monothematic.

books

Stefania PACCHI - Stefano AMBROSINI, Diritto della crisi e dell'insolvenza, IV edizione, Agg. al D.LGS. 13/09/24 n.136 e al D.L. 29/11/24 n.178, Zanichelli Editore, 2025. Si raccomanda la consultazione della versione più aggiornata del Codice della Crisi.

oppure
Alberto Jorio, Il diritto della crisi e dell'insolvenza, Giappichelli, 2025


classRoomMode

attendance not compulsory

bibliography

see books

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

1. The historical evolution of crisis law, between domestic and European Union law
2. Traditional and new principles of crisis and insolvency law, early emergence of the crisis.
3. Objective and subjective scope of application of the Crisis Code
4. Jurisdiction, competence and cross-border procedures
5. Judicial liquidation
6. The arrangement with creditors
7. The negotiated settlement and simplified composition
8. Agreements in implementation of an attested reorganisation plan
9. Restructuring agreements and moratorium agreements
10. The restructuring plan subject to approval
11. The settlement of over-indebtedness: consumer restructuring, minor composition, family proceedings, controlled liquidation, exoneration of the incapable person
12. Judicial liquidation and composition with creditors in groups of companies
13. Extraordinary administration and administrative compulsory liquidation

examMode

The chosen method of assessment consists of the formulation of questions to the candidate, which are diversified and not monothematic.

books

Stefania PACCHI - Stefano AMBROSINI, Diritto della crisi e dell'insolvenza, IV edizione, Agg. al D.LGS. 13/09/24 n.136 e al D.L. 29/11/24 n.178, Zanichelli Editore, 2025. Si raccomanda la consultazione della versione più aggiornata del Codice della Crisi.
P.S.
Il capo I che fa la storia della legge fallimentare e della riforma, fino a pag. 37, può essere saltato.
Il capo II fino a pag. 66 potrebbe essere soltanto letto. E’ sufficiente che lo studente sappia che esistono l’ammininistrazione straordinaria e la l.c.a. e legga bene invece i paragrafi 2.4. 2.5. 2.6 sulla nozione di concorsualità. Può essere in parte saltato anche il capo V su giurisdizione, competenza, morte del debitore, eredità giacente da pag. 146 a pag. 158.

otherwise
Alberto Jorio, Il diritto della crisi e dell'insolvenza, Giappichelli, 2025

classRoomMode

Not mandatory+

bibliography

See textbooks

Learning objectives

"LEARNING OBJECTIVES: In line with the objectives of the degree program in Administration, Finance, and Control, the laboratory aims to guide students in measuring the knowledge acquired in their previous studies, with particular reference to business administration in startup contexts. A collaborative program is presently in progress in conjunction with Joule—Eni’s School for Business, an institution dedicated to overseeing a specialized excellence initiative tailored for the nurturing and advancement of startup enterprises (https://www.eni.com/joule/it-IT/home.html).
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: The workshop will enable learners to focus on the dynamics of financing needs definition, strategic planning, cost analysis, and management support that companies live from their establishment phase. The collaboration with Joule will allow students to attend events/testimonials of prominent national and international company managers on administration, finance, and control issues. The discussion of the content of the events with the lecturer will lead to finalizing the analysis of critical factors related to projects for the development of new business ideas.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Through their active participation in the 'problem-solution fit' meetings with startup selections, students will be able to apply the knowledge they've acquired and identify reasonable technical solutions.
MAKING JUDGEMENTS: At the end of the laboratory activities, the student can consider critical and operational aspects of the choices inherent in creating an enterprise.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Students will acquire the expertise needed to evaluate a ""business idea's"" technical and economic viability and appraise it.
LEARNING SKILLS: At the end of the laboratory activities, the student will be empowered to undertake, independently, subsequent studies on the topics addressed, further enhancing their understanding and skills.
"

Learning objectives

The purpose of the course is to provide an overview of the role of accounting information in the perspective of its preparation and use by stakeholders. In particular, it is intended to provide the student with knowledge of two thematic areas: group formation and consolidated account and financial statements analysis to make different economic decisions.
Learning Objectives
1) Knowledge and understanding Knowing the tools of analysis, about groups accounts and financial statements analysis both in their theoretical construction and in their implementation. Civil code regulation, national and international financial reporting standards.
2) Applied knowledge and understanding Learning of group analysis tools and interpreting financial statements. Analysis of case studies.
3) Autonomy of judgment To be able to apply instruments for analyzing business groups and financial statements in a critical and independent way in order to be able to write a report on financial position and performance of operations of a business entity.
4) Communication skills To be able to express the results of a financial statements analysis by preparing a report and accounting documents.
5) Ability to learn Reading published accounting information of business entities in order to express an assessment of the financial positions and performance evaluation

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

Part I : Consolidated accounts; Part II: financial statements analysis

examMode

Open questions and problems. On average there are two questions and two problems on consolidated accounts and finanncial statements analysis. The written final exam lasts about 75 minutes. The points to pass the exam is at least 18/30.

books

Textbooks will be available for spring 2026 at the beginning of classes

mode

Lectures and case studies

classRoomMode

Suggested, not mandatory

bibliography

see textbooks

Learning objectives

"A. OBJECTIVE.
The goal of the course is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and practical tools that explain how the financial system works, as well as its interactions with the real economy, both at the macro- and micro-level, by focusing on the behavior of financial intermediaries in transferring funds from surplus units (savers) to deficit units (investors).


B. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Acquire knowledge and tools, both theoretical and practical, that allow students to understand theories of financial economics. Such knowledge will be acquired through frontal lectures supported by advanced textbooks and journal articles reading, and participation to thematic seminars.

2. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and methodology to practical examples in a way to assess the main concerns and opportunities of the modern financial system. Such skills will be developed mainly through exercises and an active debate in the classroom.

3. MAKING JUDGEMENTS
Ability to identify and explain the relationships among the agents of the financial sector, as well as their interaction with the real side of the economy. Students will be able to identify, collect and interpret relevant data on the financial indicators, in connection with real variables, in order to i) provide a comparative analysis with respect to other economic indicators from a global perspective, and to ii) stimulate reflections on issues related to financial economics. Active discussions among students will be encouraged.

4. COMMUNICATIONS
Students will acquire the ability to present the issues of the course with adequate language and appropriate analytical skills (formulae, graphics, and explanation of causal links). Such ability will be implemented through exercises. Students will be able to communicate with peers and supervisors about their understanding on basic topics of financial economics.
5. LEARNING ABILITY
The student will have to develop the ability to independently and critically reconstruct the basic notions of financial economics, so as to be able to independently undertake any in-depth studies."

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

1. General aspects.
The financial system: markets, intermediaries, instruments, and supervisory authorities
Efficiency of financial markets
The link between non-financial and financial accounts: financial accounts of institutional sectors

2. Financial development, economic growth, and green transition.
“Direct” and “indirect” finance
“Bank-based” and “market-based” systems
Effects on economic growth
Financial development and green transition

3. Theoretical analysis of agents’ choices.
Intertemporal choices
Choices under uncertainty
Expected utility theory
Risk attitude
Equilibrium
Demand for insurance
Investment in financial assets
Investment in risky assets
Optimal portfolio’s allocation (Markovitz)
The CAPM
ESG portfolios and sustainability constraints

4. Financial innovation, non-bank financial intermediation, and green practices
Securitization
Securities financing transactions
Mutual funds
Shadow banking
Green finance and green banking

examMode

The final exam consists of a written and oral test aimed to assess the acquired knowledge and the ability to solve practical exercises. To pass the exam students must be able, at least sufficiently, to reconstruct autonomously the main notions of financial economics so that to undertake possible further studies with a high degree of autonomy.

books

Teaching material provided by the instructor and available on Moodle.
Suggested textbooks:
- Varian H., “Intermediate Microeconomics”, Norton, Eight Edition or previous ones, only Chapters on “Intertemporal Choices” and on “Uncertainty”;
- Bodie Z., Kane A., and Markus A. J., “Investments”, McGraw Hill (2014), Chap. 6 (only parr. 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.5), 7 (excluding par. 7.5), 9 (only par. 9.1);
- Mishkin, and Eakins, “Financial Markets and Institutions”, Pearson, 2019, Ninth Ed. or previous ones, Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14.4, 18, 19, 20, 21.

classRoomMode

No mandatory attendance. Students unable to attend classes are strongly encouraged to contact the teacher to have detailed information about the syllabus.

bibliography

- Varian H., “Intermediate Microeconomics”, Norton, Eight Edition or previous ones
- Bodie Z., Kane A., and Markus A. J., “Investments”, McGraw Hill (2014)
- Mishkin, and Eakins, “Financial Markets and Institutions”, Pearson, 2019

Learning objectives

Educational objectives: The course aims to provide advanced knowledge on economic and financial issues relating to the monetary and international economics.
1) Knowledge and understanding; at the end of the course the student will have to demonstrate that they have understood the main issues of international monetary economics (money, exchange rates, crises, innovations and policy and regulatory measures).
2) Applying knowledge and understanding; The student must be able to read and interpret papers and books on advanced financial economics, as well as evaluate their empirical and methodological contents.
3) Autonomy of judgment (making judgments); At the end of the course, the student will be able to independently read papers and books on advanced financial economics, implementing critical analysis in research.
4) Communication skills; Knowledge of the general part and of the special topics of the course will allow the student to acquire the technical language of the subject allowing them to effectively deal with the discussion of the topics covered
5) Ability to learn (learning skills). At the end of the course, the student will be able to undertake, even independently, subsequent in-depth studies regarding the topics addressed.

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram


The course is divided into two compulsory parts: a. monetary policy and economics; international monetary economics and policy; b. digital finance.
Reference for first part is the Textbook by P. Krugman M. Obstfeld M. Melitz, International Monetary Economics, 2022, 12th Edition, Pearson, chapters 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22.
References on digital finance are available at the web page of the course (https://moodle.unitus.it/moodle/course/view.php?id=1118)

examMode

The final exam will be oral on the course' program (i.e., textbook, PPT files, etc.).

Students who do not attend classes will be examined on the program of the course.

books

Reference for first part is the Textbook by P. Krugman M. Obstfeld M. Melitz, International Monetary Economics, 2022, 12th Edition, Pearson, chapters 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22.
References on digital finance are available at the web page of the course (https://moodle.unitus.it/moodle/course/view.php?id=1118)
Blockchain & cryptocurrencies: Anhert 2022; Auer, Torcero-Lucas 2021; Beltrametti Pittaluga; Halaburda et al 2020; Vollman Weming 2024; Lanciano Previati Ricci 2025
E. Hughes 1993 https://nakamotoinstitute.org/cypherpunk-manifesto/
S. Nakamoto 2009 https://nakamotoinstitute.org/bitcoin/
Artificial intelligence & Surveillance capitalism; Zuboff 2015; Varian 2014; Acemoglu 2021; Acemoglu 2024; Kirton Warren 2018;

mode

Enrolled students should attend classes and present in the second part of the course a written and oral synthesis of one out of the special topics (group assignment). The presentation should be sent to the prof. Oldani (coldani@unitus.it) at least 3 days before the presentation. The file of the presentation can be PPT or Latex. A latex file gives a 1 point bonus in the final exam.
Information, manuals and software are available at https://www.latex-project.org/
The final exam will be oral on the entire program (i.e., textbook, files, etc.); the class presentation of the special topic will weight 30 per cent of the final mark.
Students who do not attend classes and don't present any special topic will have their final exam on the programme, including one special topic to be agreed on with prof. Oldani; students who do not attend classes are not requested to provide any presentation file at the exam.
At the completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Read an advanced paper in economics
2. Comment on economic and monetary theory
3. Present and discuss research in monetary economics

classRoomMode

Classes take place in person in Viterbo; students who cannot attend classes can access the recordings

bibliography

Reference for the first part of the course is the Textbook by P. Krugman M. Obstfeld M. Melitz, International Monetary Economics, 2022, 12th Edition, Pearson, capitoli 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22.
Papers we will use in the course are:
Masciandaro D. 2018 Central banks and Monetary Policy. Economics and Politics. BAFFI Carefin Paper https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3178576
D. Mugge 2019 The Revenge of Political Arithmetick, FickleFormulas Working Paper 2/2019 https://t.co/VhVpfTpLmU
Reference for first part is the Textbook by P. Krugman M. Obstfeld M. Melitz, International Monetary Economics, 2022, 12th Edition, Pearson, chapters 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22.
References on digital finance are available at the web page of the course (https://moodle.unitus.it/moodle/course/view.php?id=1118)
Blockchain & cryptocurrencies: Anhert 2022; Auer, Torcero-Lucas 2021; Beltrametti Pittaluga; Halaburda et al 2020; Vollman Weming 2024; Lanciano Previati Ricci 2025
E. Hughes 1993 https://nakamotoinstitute.org/cypherpunk-manifesto/
S. Nakamoto 2009 https://nakamotoinstitute.org/bitcoin/
Artificial intelligence & Surveillance capitalism; Zuboff 2015; Varian 2014; Acemoglu 2021; Acemoglu 2024; Kirton Warren 2018;

Learning objectives

"1. Knowledge and understanding:

The course aims to teach and provide an understanding of the current state of positive law in Italy and Europe—specifically of criminal relevance—covering the fundamental themes of commercial and corporate criminal law, the study of Supervisory Authorities, and Market Protection, while also addressing the topic of “Corporate Liability” related to Legislative Decree 231/01 in all its aspects.

2. Applying knowledge and understanding:

The dynamic and practical case-law approach addresses the cases of each topic covered with a view to the applied understanding of the law in relation to different factual realities that require interpretation by the jurist in all their roles.

3. Making judgments:

The exegesis-based analysis of the legal texts enables the development of critical autonomy from an interpretive perspective, which the “jurist” student develops in understanding the practical dynamics of the legal institutions being taught.

4. Communication skills:

Communication will also involve “real” seminars with live connections to financial markets to enhance applied knowledge and refine critical interpretation.

5. Learning skills:

Learning will be based on “facts,” an essential starting point in criminal matters, so that the subsumption of facts under the relevant legal provisions is comprehensive, taking into account applied dogmatics together with case law, including that provided at the European level."

Learning objectives

"The course aims to achieve the following objectives:
Knowledge and understanding: Acquire in-depth knowledge of corporate tax law, including national and international tax regulations.
Applied knowledge and understanding: Use theoretical knowledge to analyze and resolve practical tax issues faced by businesses.
Autonomy of judgment: Critically evaluate and formulate independent judgments on tax strategies and tax decisions within a business context.
Communication skills: Effectively communicate tax issues, explaining the fiscal implications of business decisions to colleagues, clients, and consultants.
Learning ability: Develop a proactive approach to continuous learning in the field of tax law, enhancing understanding of tax laws and their practical application in a business context."

Learning objectives

The course addresses the topic of digital transformation of organisations, and the consequent impacts on the way modern organisations work and operate. The course invites students to reflect on the changes, opportunities, risks, and consequences on the use of digital technologies in organisational design and change processes, and on the implications for organisational decision making and operational processes.

The course aims at transferring to the students theoretical knowledge and practical skills on the role of digital technologies in organisations, and on the competences and the processes necessary by individuals and organisations to govern this process.

During the course the students will be engaged in learning activities, both theoretical and practical ones, as individuals and in groups. The participation to the course will stimulate in students the development of the following capabilities.

Knowledge and comprehension
Understand the nature and impact of organisational change produced by the introduction of digital technologies in individual and groups behaviour.
Know the main information systems used in organisations.
Know the tools to analyse processes and guide the transformation processes through digital technologies.
Know the tools and the processes for analysing the information needs and for the design of or data analysis and presentation.

Applied knowledge
Being able to identify potential areas of application of digital technologies to solve organisational problems.
Being able to understand and govern the analysis of business processes and their re-engineering in the digital transformation.
Know how to identify and analyse the information needs of an organisation and how to design data analytics tools to satisfy such needs.
Know how to manage a digital transformation process through planning activities and estimating the effort, and know how to control the process using project management tools and techniques

Judgement capabilities
Know the main variables influencing the digital transformation process, know how to analyse them, and be able to judge if and when digital technologies can be used for organisational innovation and change.

Communication capabilities
During the course the students will practice the capabilities of presenting and discussing their ideas on the role of digital technologies in the transformation process of organisations.

Know how to learn
Being able to learn in an autonomous and self-management way.

Learning objectives

"A. OBJECTIVE.
The goal of the course is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and practical tools that explain how the financial system works, as well as its interactions with the real economy, both at the macro- and micro-level, by focusing on the behavior of financial intermediaries in transferring funds from surplus units (savers) to deficit units (investors).


B. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Acquire knowledge and tools, both theoretical and practical, that allow students to understand theories of financial economics. Such knowledge will be acquired through frontal lectures supported by advanced textbooks and journal articles reading, and participation to thematic seminars.

2. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and methodology to practical examples in a way to assess the main concerns and opportunities of the modern financial system. Such skills will be developed mainly through exercises and an active debate in the classroom.

3. MAKING JUDGEMENTS
Ability to identify and explain the relationships among the agents of the financial sector, as well as their interaction with the real side of the economy. Students will be able to identify, collect and interpret relevant data on the financial indicators, in connection with real variables, in order to i) provide a comparative analysis with respect to other economic indicators from a global perspective, and to ii) stimulate reflections on issues related to financial economics. Active discussions among students will be encouraged.

4. COMMUNICATIONS
Students will acquire the ability to present the issues of the course with adequate language and appropriate analytical skills (formulae, graphics, and explanation of causal links). Such ability will be implemented through exercises. Students will be able to communicate with peers and supervisors about their understanding on basic topics of financial economics.
5. LEARNING ABILITY
The student will have to develop the ability to independently and critically reconstruct the basic notions of financial economics, so as to be able to independently undertake any in-depth studies."

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

1. General aspects.
The financial system: markets, intermediaries, instruments, and supervisory authorities
Efficiency of financial markets
The link between non-financial and financial accounts: financial accounts of institutional sectors

2. Financial development, economic growth, and green transition.
“Direct” and “indirect” finance
“Bank-based” and “market-based” systems
Effects on economic growth
Financial development and green transition

3. Theoretical analysis of agents’ choices.
Intertemporal choices
Choices under uncertainty
Expected utility theory
Risk attitude
Equilibrium
Demand for insurance
Investment in financial assets
Investment in risky assets
Optimal portfolio’s allocation (Markovitz)
The CAPM
ESG portfolios and sustainability constraints

4. Financial innovation, non-bank financial intermediation, and green practices
Securitization
Securities financing transactions
Mutual funds
Shadow banking
Green finance and green banking

examMode

The final exam consists of a written and oral test aimed to assess the acquired knowledge and the ability to solve practical exercises. To pass the exam students must be able, at least sufficiently, to reconstruct autonomously the main notions of financial economics so that to undertake possible further studies with a high degree of autonomy.

books

Teaching material provided by the instructor and available on Moodle.
Suggested textbooks:
- Varian H., “Intermediate Microeconomics”, Norton, Eight Edition or previous ones, only Chapters on “Intertemporal Choices” and on “Uncertainty”;
- Bodie Z., Kane A., and Markus A. J., “Investments”, McGraw Hill (2014), Chap. 6 (only parr. 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.5), 7 (excluding par. 7.5), 9 (only par. 9.1);
- Mishkin, and Eakins, “Financial Markets and Institutions”, Pearson, 2019, Ninth Ed. or previous ones, Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14.4, 18, 19, 20, 21.

classRoomMode

No mandatory attendance. Students unable to attend classes are strongly encouraged to contact the teacher to have detailed information about the syllabus.

bibliography

- Varian H., “Intermediate Microeconomics”, Norton, Eight Edition or previous ones
- Bodie Z., Kane A., and Markus A. J., “Investments”, McGraw Hill (2014)
- Mishkin, and Eakins, “Financial Markets and Institutions”, Pearson, 2019

Learning objectives

"The course offers an introductory and analytical treatment of the fundamentals of valuation within the context of bond, equity, and derivative products in the management of a securities portfolio. In the bond segment, the course analyzes fixed-rate and variable-rate instruments, structured products, and linear derivatives, as well as their pricing with and without credit spreads. Regarding the equity segment, starting from the framework of Modern Portfolio Theory, the course examines the main instruments and techniques used in the equity sector, focusing on both basic instruments and convex derivatives. The topics are primarily covered in an applied manner, using Excel and Matlab.
Learning Objectives
Active participation in the course and diligent study will enable the student to:
• Understand the institutional characteristics of the domestic and international bond and equity markets (knowledge and understanding).
• Comprehend the basic concepts of return and risk within the context of interest rate models and mean-variance models (knowledge and understanding).
• Calculate various measures of risk and return in the context of individual securities and portfolios (applying knowledge and understanding).
• Understand the purpose and functioning of yield curve models and concave and linear frontiers (knowledge and understanding).
• Understand the definition and use of both simple and complex derivatives (applying knowledge and understanding).
• Estimate the price of plain vanilla options using the Black-Scholes model, the binomial model, and Monte Carlo simulation (applying knowledge and understanding).
• Estimate the price of plain vanilla IRS (Interest Rate Swaps) (applying knowledge and understanding).
Students will participate in exercises and be assigned two project works (one on bonds and one on equities) that will allow them to develop the ability to research data and information for processing, to develop advanced quantitative models, and to draw conclusions regarding the risk-return evaluation of financial products (making judgments). They will also develop teamwork skills, learn to organize and manage a project (learning skills), and communicate with the instructor; they will enhance their ability to present results, highlighting critical points and analyzing outputs with independent judgment (communication skills), while managing Excel and any necessary programming languages (communication skills)."

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

Obiettivi formativi in inglese
The course offers an introductory and analytical treatment of the fundamentals of valuation within the context of bond, equity, and derivative products in the management of a securities portfolio. In the bond segment, the course analyzes fixed-rate and variable-rate instruments, structured products, and linear derivatives, as well as their pricing with and without credit spreads. Regarding the equity segment, starting from the framework of Modern Portfolio Theory, the course examines the main instruments and techniques used in the equity sector, focusing on both basic instruments and convex derivatives. The topics are primarily covered in an applied manner, using Excel and Matlab.
Learning Objectives
Active participation in the course and diligent study will enable the student to:
• Understand the institutional characteristics of the domestic and international bond and equity markets (knowledge and understanding).
• Comprehend the basic concepts of return and risk within the context of interest rate models and mean-variance models (knowledge and understanding).
• Calculate various measures of risk and return in the context of individual securities and portfolios (applying knowledge and understanding).
• Understand the purpose and functioning of yield curve models and concave and linear frontiers (knowledge and understanding).
• Understand the definition and use of both simple and complex derivatives (applying knowledge and understanding).
• Estimate the price of plain vanilla options using the Black-Scholes model, the binomial model, and Monte Carlo simulation (applying knowledge and understanding).
• Estimate the price of plain vanilla IRS (Interest Rate Swaps) (applying knowledge and understanding).
Students will participate in exercises and be assigned two project works (one on bonds and one on equities) that will allow them to develop the ability to research data and information for processing, to develop advanced quantitative models, and to draw conclusions regarding the risk-return evaluation of financial products (making judgments). They will also develop teamwork skills, learn to organize and manage a project (learning skills), and communicate with the instructor; they will enhance their ability to present results, highlighting critical points and analyzing outputs with independent judgment (communication skills), while managing Excel and any necessary programming languages (communication skills).

examMode

The exam consists of a written test and an oral examination. The final evaluation also takes into account the group work assignments completed during the course.

books

Anna Maria D'Arcangelis. Economia del Mercato Mobiliare. Copinfax.
Anna Maria D'Arcangelis. Finance with Excel. Teaching notes. 2015
Slides and course materials distributed by the instructor and available at university copy shops.
Bodie, Kane and Marcus, (BKM), Essentials of Investments, 9th edition, Irwin, 2013.

classRoomMode

Attendance is not mandatory for the course. Non-attending students should contact the instructor and will be guided in developing a customized non-attending study plan. Lecture recordings are available on Moodle.

bibliography

Bodie, Kane and Marcus, (BKM), Essentials of Investments, 9th edition, Irwin, 2013.

Learning objectives

"The objective is to provide students with theoretical knowledge of applied linear algebra and data mining, with particular emphasis on the decomposition of prediction errors in economic and social phenomena. Fundamental statistical concepts (e.g., regression, classification, inference) will be reviewed and presented with a more detailed technical level to provide a deeper theoretical understanding of data analysis.
2. Based on the theoretical knowledge acquired, students will be required to apply what they have learned in analyzing datasets on real or simulated data. Particular emphasis is placed on comparing different methods that can be used to achieve the same data analysis objective, in order to identify the most appropriate one. To this end, students will be required to master the R programming software at an intermediate/advanced level.
3. Based on what they have learned in theory and verified in practice, students must make a judgment on the quality of the data analysis performed. Particular emphasis is placed on highlighting the limitations and critical points of the data analysis performed, always keeping in mind whether the data analysis objective has been effectively achieved (where possible).
4. Students are required to communicate what they have learned theoretically and discovered empirically through data analysis by giving an oral presentation of their results. The presentation should balance the technical content of the work with a more informative nature of the insights gained from the data.
5. The student’s learning ability is tested through the data analysis itself. The in-class analyses, where students will learn the theory and test it, will always be necessarily educational, for example, with pre-selected and pre-processed datasets. The analysis of real data that students are exposed to will necessarily put them in a position to apply what they have learned in an innovative way and to learn new techniques. In general, the course will provide students with all the necessary elements to learn new concepts independently."

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

1. Data, their statistical organisation, and the control and correction process
• Statistical data structures:
• IT data structures and their organisation
• Data control and correction: random and systematic errors; missing data; outliers; logical inconsistencies; anomalous data; imputation of missing data.

2. Data summaries, their transformations
3. Some theoretical multivariate data distributions
• Multinormal distribution
• Multinomial distribution

4. Unsupervised classification (cluster analysis)
The characteristics of clusters based on (dis)similarity and distance between multivariate units: Measures of (dis)similarity and distance. Measures of homogeneity and isolation of clusters.
• Non-hierarchical methods: K-means, Pam and fuzzy K-means, introduction to EM;
Choice of variables, choice of number of clusters, interpretation of results;
• Aggregative hierarchical methods: single linkage, average linkage, complete linkage, centroid, Ward's method.
Interpretation of the dendrogram, methods for choosing a partition;


5. Dimension reduction methodologies:
• Principal component analysis (PCA)
• Factor analysis
• Correspondence analysis and multiple correspondence analysis
• Interpretation of results

Supervised classification (cluster prediction model),
• Methods:
o Linear regression;
o Generalised linear model
o Logistic regression;
o Classification trees
o Support vector machine, r
o Random forest (basics)
o Gradient boosting (basics)
o Neural networks (basics)

• Evaluation of the classification model and selection of variables

examMode

The assessment will aim to evaluate:
• the teaching programme:
• the ability to interpret a data set;
• the ability to communicate the results obtained from data processing in a concise manner.
It will consist of a compulsory written test, which may also be carried out on the Moodle platform, consisting of a series of multiple-choice and open-ended questions. The latter will ask students to comment on the results of an analysis conducted on one or more case studies and the R code developed to produce it, and to answer some theoretical questions regarding the tools used during the course. The test will also require the completion of an assignment on R (or other) aimed at demonstrating the use of the models studied in class.

The oral examination, if any, will cover the same topics as the written examination.

books

Course handouts;
Further reading:: A. C. Rencher, (2002). Methods of Multivariate Analysis, Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics; 2nd edition; A.D. Gordon (1999). Classification, Chapman & Hall, 2nd edition; G. McLachlan, D. Peel, (2000). Finite Mixture Models, Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics.
Zani S., Cerioli A. (2007). Analisi dei dati e data mining per le decisioni aziendali.Milano: Giuffrè Editore (Cap.1 1-34; Cap.2 40-45; Cap.6 215-2654; Cap.7 267-301; Cap.8 303-363; Cap.9 367-454).
An introduction to generalized linear models,Autori: Dobson A.J. and Barnett A.G., Edizione:Third http://www.ru.ac.bd/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2019/03/202_06_Dobson_An-Introduction-to-Generalized-Linear-Models-2008.pdf

Extending linear model with R, Autore: J Faraway, Edizione 2016. Disponibile in pdf nei materiali didattici.
Analisi dei dati e data mining per le decisioni aziendali. Autori: Sergio Zani, Andrea Cerioli.Editore: Giuffrè. Data di Pubblicazione: 2007. EAN: 9788814204999. ISBN: 8814204993

Mining of Massive Datasets.Jure Leskovec, Anand Rajaraman, Jeff Ullman. ONLINE VERSION: http://www.mmds.org
Data Set da analizzare: UCI Machine learning repository, http://archive.ics.uci.edu/ml/

classRoomMode

Optional, but strongly recommended

Learning objectives

"This course is designed to introduce students to the applications of machine learning (ML) in finance and how fintech companies are using ML to create new financial products and services. The course will cover the fundamental concepts of ML, including supervised and unsupervised learning, neural networks, deep learning, and natural language processing.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING SKILLS
The course provides the ability to apply and program functional machine learning models to financial analysis.
ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The student will learn to apply these concepts to financial data and build predictive models to support financial decision making.
AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT
The student will be able to critically evaluate the financial issue on which to apply the appropriate machine learning model
COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
The student, through active participation in the course, will be encouraged to critically communicate the skills learned
LEARNING SKILLS
The student through individual study and active participation in the classroom will learn the main techniques of machine learning and have the ability to apply them properly to financial cases."

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

The laboratory introduces students to the main Machine Learning techniques applied to financial markets, through a combination of theoretical foundations and hands-on coding sessions in Python.

Covered topics include:

1. Introduction to Machine Learning in finance
– supervised, unsupervised and ranking models;
– regression, classification, and ordering problems;
– evaluation metrics and overfitting considerations.

2. Financial data acquisition and preprocessing
– downloading and managing multi-asset datasets (stocks, ETFs, indices);
– log-returns, volatility measures, and technical indicators;
– scaling, normalization, handling missing values;
– leakage prevention.

3. Regression models for financial applications
– linear regression and regularized models;
– Random Forest Regressor;
– XGBoost Regressor;
– forecasting returns and volatility.

4. Financial classification tasks
– definition of discrete targets;
– Logistic Regression, Random Forest Classifier, XGBoostClassifier;
– confusion matrix, accuracy, macro-F1.

5. Advanced ML techniques for finance
– multi-asset ranking with regressors and rankers;
– feature importance;
– hyperparameter tuning and time-series cross-validation.

6. Asset Allocation and Portfolio Optimization
– Equal Weight, Minimum Variance, Maximum Sharpe, Risk Parity;
– data-driven strategies based on return and volatility forecasts;
– dynamic portfolio construction.

7. Backtesting frameworks
– trading signal logic;
– equity curve, drawdown, Sharpe and Sortino ratios;
– turnover and robustness analysis.

8. Walk-Forward Analysis (WFA)
– rolling and anchored approaches;
– in-sample vs out-of-sample performance;
– assessment of model stability over time.

9. Final project (essay)
– development of an ML model and related strategy;
– comparison of methods;
– full backtesting;
– oral presentation of the work.

examMode

The assessment consists of a final project (written report + oral presentation) based on one of the three assigned topics (ML-driven asset allocation, volatility forecasting, long/short trading system with 5-class classification).

Each student must submit:
1. Written report (5–10 pages, PDF) including:
– dataset construction,
– feature engineering,
– model selection and hyperparameter tuning,
– validation through Walk-Forward Analysis,
– backtesting results,
– critical discussion on robustness, limitations, and possible improvements.
2. Jupyter Notebook (.ipynb) fully executable, clearly structured, and commented.
3. Oral presentation (15–20 minutes) in which each member of the group presents part of the work.
The discussion will cover:
– technical choices,
– evaluation metrics,
– leakage control,
– interpretation of results.

The final grade is based on:
– methodological quality of the project (dataset, feature engineering, ML models),
– rigor and correctness of the validation process,
– robustness of the backtest,
– clarity of the oral presentation,
– ability to answer questions.

books

The course does not require a mandatory textbook.
All instructional materials are provided by the instructor, including:
• lecture slides;
• Jupyter notebooks used in the laboratory sessions;
• real financial datasets (stocks, ETFs, indices, macro data);
• Python code examples for Machine Learning, asset allocation, and backtesting;
• guidelines for the final projects.

These materials are sufficient to follow the course; the suggested books below are optional reference texts.

classRoomMode

Attendance is strongly recommended, as the course is based on practical laboratory activities, guided exercises, Python coding sessions, and hands-on analysis of real financial datasets.

While there is no formal attendance requirement, regular participation greatly supports the successful completion of the final project and the development of the practical skills expected from the course. Students are encouraged to attend consistently to benefit fully from the interactive and applied components of the laboratory.

bibliography

Recommended (optional) references:
1. A. Géron, Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn, Keras & TensorFlow, O’Reilly.
2. Marcos López de Prado, Advances in Financial Machine Learning, Wiley.

Learning objectives

"The course introduces students tho the fundamentals of R language and of the data analysis environments for R. The laboratory is designed for students who have no, or limited, previous knowledge on R. During the laboratory the students will familiarise with the basic features of the R language, the R and RStudio working environment, and the basic operations for data management and manipulation.

Knowledge and understanding
Know the capabilities and the potential application domains of R
Know how to use R together with other data analysis software (Excel and Stata) for data import and export
Know the basic data objects managed by R and be able to manipulate them
Be able to perform basic math and logical operations on data in R, basic data manipulation activities, and basic descriptive statistics analysis
Know how to graphically represent data in R

Applying knowledge and understanding
Be able to recognise the application domain of the features of R
Starting from a dataset, be able to identify the possible analysis and data manipulation that can be performed on it

Making judgements
Be able to interpret the results of the main data manipulation and analysis activities
Be able to interpret the meaning of error messages provided by the R environment and be able to fix the problems autonomously

Communication skills
Be able to present data in the form of reports or presentations automatically generated by R scripts combining textual descriptive parts, data tables, charts, and results of data analysis

Learning skills
Be able to learn in an autonomous and self-managed way

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

-Course introduction and lesson organization (learning objectives, course structure, schedule, teaching approach, and exam criteria);
-Introduction to statistics and core concepts (population and sample, statistical units, categories/variables, significance), descriptive statistics and frequency distributions (absolute/relative/cumulative frequencies, percentages, class width, density);
-Basic computing concepts for data analysis (fundamental calculation logic, handling files and digital data);
-Introduction to R and RStudio (installation, interface: console and script editor, essential commands, data types, variable assignment, print function);
-Basic programming in R (arithmetic and logical operations, AND/OR operators, data type checking with class/mode/str);
-Data structures in R: vectors and factors (creation, editing, indexing, subset extraction, generation with seq and rep, ordering and category management);
-Data structures in R: dataframes, matrices, and lists (creation and editing, differences among structures, main manipulation functions);
-Package management in R (installing, loading, and using libraries to extend R);
-Loading and building datasets in R (importing CSV/TXT files, dataset concept, rows and columns, core exploration functions);
-Data exploration, filtering, and cleaning (subset selection, adding rows/columns, handling missing values NA);
-Data aggregation and integration (using aggregate() and tapply(), introduction to merging datasets, writing/exporting results);
-Data visualization in R (basic plots, frequency distributions and histograms, graphical representations for descriptive analysis).

examMode

The student’s knowledge will be assessed through two methods:
1) Written exam: multiple-choice questions covering the theoretical part and fundamental concepts of R. There will be a total of 10 questions. Each correct answer is worth 1 point, while incorrect or unanswered questions receive 0 points.

2) Practical project: the student must submit a project that includes both descriptive and inferential analysis of a dataset. This project should be presented in a brief report, showcasing and commenting on the results obtained and the R functions used. The practical project will be evaluated according to the following criteria, each graded from 1 to 5:
-Accuracy of results
-Accuracy of code
-Clarity of writing
-Completeness

The student will pass the course if they score at least 6/10 on the written exam and a minimum of 12/20 on the practical project.

books

The slides and materials provided during the lectures will be more than sufficient for completing the course.

classRoomMode

Students can attend either synchronously, (preferably) in person or online, or asynchronously through the recorded sessions.

Learning objectives

"The course aims to highlight typical features of corporate financial management, such as, above all, risk-return analysis and debt capital investment oriented to sustainability issues.

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING SKILLS
The student will come to know and understand with the innovative ways of analyzing financial management from the perspective of ESG issues.
ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The student will be able to interpret investment information with logic that integrates environmental, social, and governance factors into investment decision making.
AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT
By the end of the course, students will have acquired the skills to critically evaluate corporate financial management by including the perspective of sustainability
COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
Students will be stimulated to communicate their skills through active participation in the course through practical exercises and project working.
LEARNING SKILLS
At the end of the course, the student will acquire skills that will enable him/her to solve specific business cases."

Learning objectives

"A. OBJECTIVE.
The goal of the course is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and practical tools that explain how the financial system works, as well as its interactions with the real economy, both at the macro- and micro-level, by focusing on the behavior of financial intermediaries in transferring funds from surplus units (savers) to deficit units (investors).


B. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Acquire knowledge and tools, both theoretical and practical, that allow students to understand theories of financial economics. Such knowledge will be acquired through frontal lectures supported by advanced textbooks and journal articles reading, and participation to thematic seminars.

2. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and methodology to practical examples in a way to assess the main concerns and opportunities of the modern financial system. Such skills will be developed mainly through exercises and an active debate in the classroom.

3. MAKING JUDGEMENTS
Ability to identify and explain the relationships among the agents of the financial sector, as well as their interaction with the real side of the economy. Students will be able to identify, collect and interpret relevant data on the financial indicators, in connection with real variables, in order to i) provide a comparative analysis with respect to other economic indicators from a global perspective, and to ii) stimulate reflections on issues related to financial economics. Active discussions among students will be encouraged.

4. COMMUNICATIONS
Students will acquire the ability to present the issues of the course with adequate language and appropriate analytical skills (formulae, graphics, and explanation of causal links). Such ability will be implemented through exercises. Students will be able to communicate with peers and supervisors about their understanding on basic topics of financial economics.
5. LEARNING ABILITY
The student will have to develop the ability to independently and critically reconstruct the basic notions of financial economics, so as to be able to independently undertake any in-depth studies."

Teacher's Profile

courseProgram

1. General aspects.
The financial system: markets, intermediaries, instruments, and supervisory authorities
Efficiency of financial markets
The link between non-financial and financial accounts: financial accounts of institutional sectors

2. Financial development, economic growth, and green transition.
“Direct” and “indirect” finance
“Bank-based” and “market-based” systems
Effects on economic growth
Financial development and green transition

3. Theoretical analysis of agents’ choices.
Intertemporal choices
Choices under uncertainty
Expected utility theory
Risk attitude
Equilibrium
Demand for insurance
Investment in financial assets
Investment in risky assets
Optimal portfolio’s allocation (Markovitz)
The CAPM
ESG portfolios and sustainability constraints

4. Financial innovation, non-bank financial intermediation, and green practices
Securitization
Securities financing transactions
Mutual funds
Shadow banking
Green finance and green banking

examMode

The final exam consists of a written and oral test aimed to assess the acquired knowledge and the ability to solve practical exercises. To pass the exam students must be able, at least sufficiently, to reconstruct autonomously the main notions of financial economics so that to undertake possible further studies with a high degree of autonomy.

books

Teaching material provided by the instructor and available on Moodle.
Suggested textbooks:
- Varian H., “Intermediate Microeconomics”, Norton, Eight Edition or previous ones, only Chapters on “Intertemporal Choices” and on “Uncertainty”;
- Bodie Z., Kane A., and Markus A. J., “Investments”, McGraw Hill (2014), Chap. 6 (only parr. 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.5), 7 (excluding par. 7.5), 9 (only par. 9.1);
- Mishkin, and Eakins, “Financial Markets and Institutions”, Pearson, 2019, Ninth Ed. or previous ones, Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14.4, 18, 19, 20, 21.

classRoomMode

No mandatory attendance. Students unable to attend classes are strongly encouraged to contact the teacher to have detailed information about the syllabus.

bibliography

- Varian H., “Intermediate Microeconomics”, Norton, Eight Edition or previous ones
- Bodie Z., Kane A., and Markus A. J., “Investments”, McGraw Hill (2014)
- Mishkin, and Eakins, “Financial Markets and Institutions”, Pearson, 2019

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide students with an overview of the Digital Economy, analyzing the role of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the contemporary economy and the main economic, social, political and organizational aspects related to digital innovation.

Knowledge and understanding: Understand the theoretical foundations of the Digital Economy and its impacts on society and culture. Understand the challenges and opportunities of the digital economy for business, work and innovation.

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: Apply the acquired knowledge to analyze and evaluate the economic, social and political implications of digital technologies. Develop innovative solutions to face the challenges of the Digital Economy.

Making judgements: Develop critical and evaluation skills with respect to the different theories and practices of the Digital Economy. Understand the impacts of the Digital Economy on work, society and the environment.

Communication skills: Clearly and effectively communicate concepts and results of the analysis of the Digital Economy to different audiences.

Ability to learn: Continue to learn and update their subject knowledge and skills independently.

CHOICE GROUPSYEAR/SEMESTERCFUSSDLANGUAGE
MODULE II -8 - -
119029 - BUSINESS CRISIS AND INSOLVENCY LAW

MASSIMO MELLARO

First Year / First Semester 8IUS/04ita
MODULE II -8 - -
16417 - PROFESSIONALIZING ACTIVITYFirst Year / First Semester 8ita
119045 - PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITYFirst Year / First Semester 4ita
120674 - SUSTAINABILITY, ACCOUNTING AND INTEGRATED REPORTING LABORATORY

FRANCESCO PACCHERA

First Year / First Semester 4SECS-P/13ITA
120411 - LABORATORY FOR BUSINESS CREATION

VINCENZO SFORZA

First Year / Second Semester 4SECS-P/07ita
MODULE II -8 - -
119242 - BALANCE ANALYSIS

GIUSEPPE IANNIELLO

First Year / Second Semester 8SECS-P/07ita
MODULE II -8 - -
120455 - FINANCIAL ECONOMICS

PATRIZIO MORGANTI

First Year / Second Semester 8SECS-P/01eng
120456 - INTERNATIONAL MONETARY ECONOMICS AND POLICY

CHIARA OLDANI

First Year / Second Semester 8SECS-P/02eng
MODULE II -8 - -
119244 - COMMERCIAL CRIMINAL LAW AND CORPORATE LIABILITY

LUCA DE ROSA

Second Year / First Semester 8IUS/17ita
119990 - CORPORATE TAX LAW

EDOARDO VALENTE

Second Year / First Semester 8IUS/12ita
MODULE II -8 - -
120457 - MANAGEMNT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS

MARCO SMACCHIA

Second Year / First Semester 8SECS-P/10eng
MODULE II -8 - -
120455 - FINANCIAL ECONOMICS

PATRIZIO MORGANTI

Second Year / Second Semester 8SECS-P/01eng
MODULE II -4 - -
119045 - PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITYFirst Year / First Semester 4ita
MODULE II -8 - -
120414 - FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS

ANNA MARIA D'ARCANGELIS

First Year / First Semester 8SECS-P/11ita
119237 - MULTIVARIATE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS AND DATA MINING

ROSSANA COTRONEO

First Year / Second Semester 8SECS-S/03ita
MODULE II -4 - -
120416 - MACHINE LEARNING LAB FOR FINANCE

GIOVANNI TROMBETTA

Second Year / First Semester 4ING-INF/05ita
120409 - DIGITAL SKILLS LAB: DATA ANALYTICS WITH R

FILIPPO BIANCHINI

Second Year / First Semester 4ING-INF/05ita
MODULE II -8 - -
120415 - SUSTAINABLE CORPORATE FINANCE

PAOLA NASCENZI

Second Year / Second Semester 8SECS-P/09eng
MODULE II -8 - -
120455 - FINANCIAL ECONOMICS

PATRIZIO MORGANTI

Second Year / Second Semester 8SECS-P/01eng
119278 - DIGITAL ECONOMYSecond Year / Second Semester 8SECS-P/03ita