Economics and Finance (LMEF)

The Economics and Finance (ENG) master’s degree at the University of Naples Federico II is a two-year, fully English-taught programme that trains students to analyse economic and financial problems rigorously. It is designed for students aiming at careers in banking, finance, insurance, public institutions, research, or further PhD study.

What you will study

• Core economics and finance: Advanced microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial economics, econometrics, and quantitative methods for economic analysis.

• Financial markets and institutions: How banks, insurance companies, financial services, and markets operate and make decisions.

• Economic analysis: How to study economic problems, policies, growth, development, consumption, saving, investment, and business decisions.

• Mathematics and statistics: Mathematical economics, statistical analysis, and tools needed to model and interpret economic and financial data.

• Econometrics and data analysis: Methods to identify causal effects in economic issues, such as labour-market reforms, migration, and gender-equality policies.

• MATLAB: Use of MATLAB for statistical calculation, programming, simulation, and modelling economic growth, household decisions, and business investment.

• Elective subjects: Four elective modules let you tailor the programme toward your academic or professional interests.

• Practical training: You can complete internships, summer schools, laboratories, and other training activities.

Course structure

• The programme lasts two years and requires 120 ECTS/CFU credits.

• You will take 10 exams.

• The study plan includes six core modules (66 credits), four elective modules (24 credits), other training activities (6 credits), and a final dissertation (24 credits).

• The academic year is divided into three terms: September–December, January–March, and April–June, with exams at the end of each term.

  International opportunities

  • You are expected to spend one full semester at a European university during the second year through Erasmus.

  • You may join a double-degree programme with Universidade Católica Portuguesa or Università della Svizzera italiana; completing it gives you both the Italian master’s diploma and a foreign MSc in Economics.

  Final thesis

  • You will write an original research paper under a supervisor, addressing a theoretical or practical economic or financial problem.

  • The thesis should show critical thinking and engage with current scientific debates.

  • You must properly cite sources and give titles and sources for every table and figure.

  Skills and careers

  • You will develop strong analytical, research, quantitative, and problem-solving skills for economics and finance.

  • Graduates can work as economists, analysts, researchers, or consultants in banks, financial institutions, international organisations, consultancies, research institutions, and the public sector.

  • The programme also prepares students for competitive PhD programmes in Europe and the United States.

   

To be eligible for the Economics and Finance (ENG) master’s degree at the University of Naples Federico II, you need a three-year bachelor’s degree, a strong background in economics, mathematics, and statistics, plus good English. Admission is not competitive, but your academic preparation is checked.

General eligibility

• You must hold a three-year bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent foreign qualification).

• You must have a solid background in Economics, Mathematics, and Statistics.

• You must have a good command of English, since the entire programme is taught in English.

• Admission is “libero” (open), but admission is based on your previous academic performance and English knowledge; applicants who lack required credits may be examined before admission.

Requirements for Italian applicants

During your undergraduate degree, you must have obtained:

• 10 credits in Accounting

• 10 credits in Business Economics

• 25 credits in Economics, including 10 credits in Microeconomics and 10 credits in Macroeconomics

• 5 credits in Economic History

• 10 credits in Statistics, Statistical Economics, or Business Economics

• 10 credits in Mathematical Economics

• 25 credits in Law, including at least 5 credits in Private Law

• 5 credits in English

If you do not meet these credit requirements, the university will assess you in the missing subjects before admission.

Requirements for international applicants

• Foreign applicants must have a three-year degree, good English, and a strong foundation in economics, mathematics, and statistics.

• The Master’s admission committee individually evaluates whether your previous coursework meets the required academic background.

• You may be asked to complete additional checks or assessments if your prior degree does not fully match the required subjects.

Academic structure

• The programme lasts two years and requires 120 ECTS/CFU credits.

• You must complete 10 exams, six core modules, four electives, training activities, and a final dissertation.

• Students are expected to spend one semester abroad in a European university during the second year through Erasmus.

For the Economics and Finance (ENG) master’s degree at the University of Naples Federico II, you must have a relevant bachelor’s degree, a strong academic background, and good English. Admission is based on your previous academic performance and English knowledge.

Degree requirement

• You must hold a three-year bachelor’s degree or an equivalent foreign qualification.

• The programme is a two-year master’s degree requiring 120 ECTS/CFU credits.

Academic requirements

• You need a solid background in Economics, Mathematics, and Statistics.

• Italian applicants must have completed these credits during their bachelor’s degree:

  • 10 credits in Accounting

  • 10 credits in Business Economics

  • 25 credits in Economics, including 10 in Microeconomics and 10 in Macroeconomics

  • 5 credits in Economic History

  • 10 credits in Statistics, Statistical Economics, or Business Economics

  • 10 credits in Mathematical Economics

  • 25 credits in Law, including at least 5 in Private Law

  • 5 credits in English

• If you do not meet the required credits, you will be examined before admission in the missing subjects.

• Foreign applicants are assessed individually by the Master’s admission committee to determine whether their prior degree meets the requirements.

English requirement

• You must have a good command of English, as the entire programme is taught in English.

• Italian applicants must show at least 5 credits in English from their undergraduate degree.

• Programme requirements

  • You must take 10 exams during the programme.

  • You must complete six core modules (66 credits), four elective modules (24 credits), other training activities (6 credits), and a final dissertation (24 credits).

  • You are expected to spend one full semester at a European university during your second year through Erasmus.

  • You must write an original research-based dissertation under a supervisor and discuss it in the final exam.

For the Economics and Finance (ENG) master’s degree at the University of Naples Federico II, the official page mainly requires documents that prove your bachelor’s degree, academic background, and English ability. Admission is based on prior academic performance and English knowledge.

Core documents

• Bachelor’s degree certificate / diploma — you must hold a three-year degree or an equivalent foreign qualification.

• Academic transcript / certificate of exams — needed to show the subjects and credits you completed during your bachelor’s degree, especially economics, mathematics, statistics, law, and English.

• English-language proof — you must demonstrate a good command of English because the programme is entirely in English.

• Passport or identity document — required for application and university registration procedures.

For international applicants

• Foreign applicants must submit their three-year degree certificate, academic transcript, and proof of English proficiency.

• The Master’s admission committee individually checks whether your previous credits and coursework meet the required background in Economics, Mathematics, and Statistics.

• If your documents are not in English or Italian, you may need an official translation; the page directs applicants to further information through its admission link.

If requirements are incomplete

• Italian applicants who do not have the required credits in the listed subjects will be examined before admission in the missing subjects.

• For foreign applicants, credit fulfilment is assessed individually by the admission committee.