Economics and Entrepreneurship

The Master’s Degree Program in Economics and Entrepreneurship at UniCas provides a multidisciplinary curriculum blending economics, business, statistics, and law with a strong entrepreneurial focus. It is designed to train future managers, entrepreneurs, and “intrapreneurs” capable of launching or innovating within companies, especially in emerging and sustainability-driven sectors.

Program Focus and Outcomes

The program emphasizes not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills such as business plan development, market analysis, and the creation of innovative business ideas with social and environmental impact. Graduates are prepared for roles including:

• Managers in innovation-oriented firms (Italian or international)

• Entrepreneurs launching start-ups in emerging sectors

• Consultants or employees who drive creative, entrepreneurial initiatives within organizations (“intrapreneurs”)

Curriculum Structure

First Year

Compulsory courses:

• Economics for Business (9 ECTS)

• Business Law (9 ECTS)

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation (12 ECTS)

• Accounting and Banking for SMEs (9 ECTS)

• Soft Skills (3 ECTS)

Electives (choose 3, 6 ECTS each):

• Entrepreneurship and Rural Development

• Human Resources Management

• Place Marketing

• Digitalization in Organization

• Historical Perspectives in Entrepreneurship and Technology

Second Year

Compulsory courses:

• Applied Data Science for Economics / Applied Statistics (9 ECTS)

• Marketing and Business Cases (6 ECTS)

Specialized electives (choose 2, total 12 ECTS):

• Development Economics

• Economic and Policy for SMEs

• International Economics and Globalization (Part 1)

• Applied Economics

Internship and Thesis

• A mandatory curricular internship (12 ECTS) offers hands-on experience, with opportunities abroad.

• The final thesis (15 ECTS), written in English under faculty supervision, can also be conducted internationally and must be defended before a departmental committee.

This structure aligns with European Commission guidelines on enterprise and industry, aiming to foster both entrepreneurial initiative and adaptability in dynamic business environments.

• Must hold a first-cycle university degree (Bachelor’s) obtained within the last five years.

• Must have at least B2-level English proficiency.

• Academic eligibility (one of the following):

  • Bachelor’s in Economics or Statistics/Mathematics with ≥ 60% aggregate marks, or

  • Bachelor’s in Commerce, Computer Science, Engineering, or Social Sciences with ≥ 70% aggregate marks.

Meeting these criteria makes you eligible to apply, but admission is competitive and based on the overall profile.

Admission is not automatic for foreign degrees; the Selection Committee evaluates:

• Academic record (transcripts and final grade, checked against the minimum thresholds above).

• Motivation letter.

• CV.

• Proof of English proficiency (B2 level or equivalent).

Even if you meet the minimum grades, final pre-admission depends on the holistic assessment of your profile.

• Passport

• Certified copy of your Bachelor’s degree certificate (or provisional certificate if still graduating).

• Official university transcript showing courses and grades.

• CV/resume.

• Motivation letter.

• Proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent demonstrating B2 level).