Master’s Degree in Economics of Financial Intermediaries and Markets

The Master's Degree in Economics of Financial Intermediaries and Markets is offered by the Department of Economics, Management and Business Law of the University of Bari Aldo Moro. The programme includes lectures, seminars, practical exercises and laboratories with contributions from experts, and combines economic, business and legal disciplines with quantitative in-depth study such as mathematical finance and risk management. 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 course lasts two years and is full-time, in person, with up to one third online activity, in Bari. The language is Italian, with an international outlook and the teaching of foreign languages. Structured internships and placements and a placement service with an established network of partner companies and bodies are provided.

The aim is to train professionals for banking, financial, insurance and securities intermediaries, with skills in financial markets, corporate finance and risk management. The career opportunities are capital markets analyst, investment analyst, corporate finance consultant, compliance expert, financial manager and trader. 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.