Master in Labour Consultancy

The First-Level Master in Labour Consultancy is offered by the University of Catania, Department of Economics and Business. The programme includes labour law, tax law, business economics, private and public/administrative law, labour economics and social security law. The hours comprise 269 hours of lectures, 931 hours of individual study and 300 hours of curricular internship. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context.

The master lasts 12 months, is worth 60 credits and is delivered in person in Catania, with compulsory attendance of 80%. The language is Italian. The cost is €2,656. The internship is compulsory and the course offers placement support.

The aim is to provide specialist training geared to passing the professional qualification exam for Labour Consultants and to consolidate skills in human resources management. Career opportunities include the profession of labour consultant, personnel management, labour law and business consulting. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.