Master’s Degree in Economics and Finance

The Master's Degree in Economics and Finance is a two-year course of the University of Naples Federico II, offered by the Department of Economics and Statistics. It trains graduates able to face modern economic challenges through economic analysis, statistical inference and econometrics, to work in financial institutions, companies, consulting firms and international bodies, as well as to continue to research doctorates. The structure of the compulsory exams is very solid on the theoretical and quantitative side: advanced microeconomics and macroeconomics, mathematics for economics and finance, econometrics, financial economics and law and economics. This preparation is suited to those who want to work in the analysis of economic and financial data or continue to a doctorate.

The compulsory exams are Advanced Microeconomics, Advanced Macroeconomics, Mathematics for Economics and Finance, Econometrics, Financial Economics and Law and Economics, to which optional courses are added. The course is taught in English, in person in Naples, with the option of a semester abroad. The page does not state the credits and does not mention internships, and does not specify which venues or exchange programmes are available for the semester abroad. Teaching in English facilitates entry into international contexts and makes it possible to engage with the scientific literature in the original language. The option of a semester abroad offers an additional experience, but the page does not state the partner universities or the conditions for recognition of exams taken away from the home institution.

The career opportunities indicated are financial institutions, companies, consulting firms, international bodies and research doctorates. For admission a bachelor's degree is required with a solid grounding in economics and finance and a good command of the English language, written and spoken. The price, start date, selection, places and scholarships are not given and must be checked in the official call for applications. The entry requirements are demanding: a solid grounding in economics and finance and a good command of written and spoken English. Those coming from different backgrounds must check the curricular requirements carefully. The career opportunities include financial institutions, companies, consulting and international bodies. Costs, deadlines and places must be sought in the official call for applications. Before applying it is advisable to compare this information with that published on the university's official website, which may be more up to date than the page. It is also advisable to contact the department's teaching office to clarify any doubts about attendance, lesson calendar, assessment methods and organisation of the final exam. 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.