Economics, management and finance – Economics and management for innovation and sustainability

The Management, Finance and Controlling programme at the University of Tuscia (Unitus) is a two-year, second-cycle (Laurea Magistrale) degree designed to train advanced professionals in corporate finance, management control, and strategic business administration.studylib

The curriculum blends theoretical foundations with applied skills in financial reporting, performance measurement, budgeting, risk management, and decision-making under uncertainty. Graduates are prepared for roles such as CFO, Controller, Treasury Manager, or financial analyst in multinational corporations, consulting firms, and financial institutions.

Core Focus Areas

• Financial Accounting & Reporting: In-depth study of IAS/IFRS standards, financial statement analysis, and consolidation techniques.

• Management Control & Performance Measurement: Design and implementation of control systems, KPIs, balanced scorecards, and incentive structures.

• Corporate Finance: Capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure optimization, liquidity management, and valuation methods.

• Strategic Planning & Budgeting: Forecasting, scenario analysis, and integration of financial plans with corporate strategy.

• Risk Management & Governance: Tools for identifying, measuring, and mitigating financial and operational risks within modern governance frameworks.

Learning Approach

The programme emphasizes case studies, group projects, and real-world applications to bridge academic theory with business practice. Courses are taught in English and Italian, depending on the track, and may include internships or thesis work focused on contemporary challenges in finance and control.

This degree aligns with international standards (LM-77 classification) and responds to the growing demand for finance professionals who can navigate complex, data-driven, and globally integrated business environments.

• Hold a first-cycle (Bachelor’s) degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Economics, Business Administration, Management, Finance, or Accounting.

• Your previous degree must be recognized for access to Italian second-cycle programmes (via CIMEA/Declaration of Value or equivalent).

• For English-taught tracks, you must demonstrate B2-level English proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, or an official letter confirming your Bachelor’s was taught entirely in English).

• Masters interview.
• University application.

• Passport/ID (and Type D study visa for non-EU students).

• Bachelor’s degree certificate (original + certified Italian translation if not in English/French/Spanish), with Apostille or legalization.

• Transcript of Records (detailed list of courses and grades), similarly legalized/translated.

• CIMEA Statement of Comparability or Declaration of Value (DoV) issued by the Italian Embassy/Consulate.

• Proof of language proficiency:

  • English B2 certificate (e.g., IELTS ≥5.5–6.0, TOEFL ≥61–83) or

  • Medium-of-Instruction letter confirming your degree was taught in English.

• CV (Europass format preferred) and motivation letter (often required for competitive evaluation).