Master in Management, Finance, and Data Analytics

The Master’s Degree in Management, Finance and Data Analytics (MMFDA) aims to train graduates with specific and qualified skills in management, finance and data analysis required to operate as manager, consultant and data analyst for companies, financial institutions and public administrations. It offers an international learning path in which functional and sectoral knowledge is integrated into the themes of innovation and sustainability, preparing graduates to take on managerial roles with full awareness of the economic, finance, technological, social and environmental challenges of the 21st century. The 24-month program proposes a curriculum taught in English in Sustainable Finance and Data Analytics (SFDA).

For student fluent in Italian, the program proposes also two majors taught in Italian:

- Administration, financial management and control
- Management and Sustainability

Employment and career opportunity:

Curriculum in Sustainable Finance and Data Analytics provides an excellent preparation for careers in the financial ecosystem. Graduates are trained as data analyst in the banking, insurance, financial service and financial consultancy sectors as well as in authorities and regulatory agencies. It also provides the right mindset and excellent preparation to become financial analysts, CFOs, investment bankers and advisors in the perspective of humanistic, sustainable, and technological finance. The master degree graduates will also be able to go on to doctoral programs and attend both first- and second-level Masters (post-lauream Masters).

The Master Degree in Management, Finance and Data Analytics also ensures the participation in open competition exams for the Italian Public Administration level employment.

Temario:

The curriculum in Sustainable Finance and Data Analytics (SFDA) is an innovative program preparing graduates with the cutting-edge mindset, theoretical knowledge and practical skills, with a multidisciplinary approach, for a wide range of careers in the financial ecosystem. It provides students with experience and understanding of the technological, financial, management, statistical and sustainability skills and the impact of digital transformation in banking and in financial services (e.g. Fintech) from an ESG perspective. Students will use some of the fundamental tools used by data scientist and will become familiar with sourcing structured and unstructured data to treat applying machine learning techniques in finance. Students will develop critical skills for working in the financial ecosystem through the in-depth study of the theory and the practice of innovation and sustainability. The aim of the course is also to acquaint students with the justification and relevance of humanism in the era of rapid development of digital technologies. Upon completing the program, Management, Finance and Data Analytics graduates will:

Learn key techniques and methodologies of data analysis
Acquire innovation skills necessary to recognize the opportunities of digital transformation in the financial sector and to interpret the ethical and sustainable implications
Develop skills to evaluate and formulate innovative and sustainable financial strategies

Study Plan- Academic year 2024-2025 (First year)

Asset Management

Behavioural Economics

Economics of Innovation and Sustainability

Business Law

Principles of Artificial Intelligence

Big Data Analytics

Computational Finance

Elective classes choosen by the student among the activities offered by the University

Study Plan- Academic year 2025-2026 (Second year)

Innovation in Banking and Fintech

Sustainable Finance and Investments

Advanced Corporate Finance

Financial Risk Management or Corporate Strategy and Sustainability

Theology

Internship

Thesis

Profesorado:

The faculty is highly qualified and includes both international scholars and professionals. Students will experience a variety of teaching and learning methods including traditional and interactive lectures, case studies, seminars, presentations and group project works. Drawing upon direct contacts with for- and non-profit organizations, teaching methods are designed to create a stimulating and practical learning environment.

The chair of the program is Prof. Lucia Gibilaro.

Duración:

2 years, 120 credits