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The Master's Degree Programme in Economics and International Management – Curriculum in Luxury, Made in Italy and Global Markets prepares students for a career as managers in companies operating in the luxury and Made in Italy industries (namely: fashion, food, creative industries and tourism). Students acquire an in-depth knowledge of the evolutionary trends of the sector, the specificities relating to the management of top-line brands and products and the internationalization strategies. Thanks to the flexibility of the study plan, students can attend all the courses taught in English or choose a mixed curriculum Italian-English. Students are also offered the chance to attend lectures, seminars and conferences on the latest developments in emerging market trends and luxury goods sales. Furthermore, the Curriculum offers them the opportunity to to apply for an internship in Made in Italy companies and to participate in Labs, including the Languages for Business Lab (Chinese, English, French, Spanish and Russian languages). Starting from the academic year 2020/2021, UNINT offers the possibility to attend classes in live streaming.
The structure of the Master's Degree Programme in Economics and International Management – Curriculum in Luxury, Made in Italy and Global Markets has been defined analysing the employment opportunities arising from the following phenomena:
This Course is particularly suitable for students with a Bachelor’s Degree in languages, economics, cultural mediation. Target students should also be willing to contribute to the international development of our country's products and top-line sectors. In the next years, the highest share of demand for luxury goods is expected to come from global markets. They are therefore deeply analysed. Ideal students: have a strong vocation for intercultural communication; are predisposed to understanding the differences in tastes, choice criteria and purchasing behaviours that characterize foreign consumers; are interested in gaining a deep understanding of top-line industries and of the managerial characteristics featuring the Made in Italy system.
The Curriculum in Luxury, Made in Italy and Emerging Markets prepares students for a career as managers in companies operating in the luxury and Made in Italy industries (namely: fashion, food, creative industries and tourism). Students acquire an in-depth knowledge of the evolutionary trends of the sector, the specificities relating to the management of top-line brands and products and the internationalization strategies. Their main tasks as managers will be related to: export management, luxury marketing,communication and branding strategies, retail management and merchandising.
The normal requirement for admission to the Master’s degree in Economics and International Management (LM-77) is one of the following qualifications:
The Faculty of Economics organizes four preparatory course in Economics, Business Management, Statistics and Law reserved to students without a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. They aim at providing enrolling students with preliminary knowledge and filling any gaps.
Università degli Studi Internazionali di Roma – UNINT strongly believes in rewarding the most deserving students. In fact, it provides scholarships linked exclusively to school and university merit, thanks to which the most brilliant students are awarded a reduction in their fees. Moreover, starting from AY 2020/21, new scholarships linked to civil and social commitment have been awarded. Students undertaking their 1st academic year and particularly committed in the civil society will be awarded a reduction up to 50% of their standard fees. Follow the link to find out more.
The Master’s degree in Economics and International Management is characterized by an educational philosophy based on 6 fundamental pillars:
Academic Year 2023/2024
| COMPULSORY COURSES | ECTS |
| YEAR I | |
| Economics of Made in Italy (in English) | 8 |
| Luxury and Fashion Management (in English) | 8 |
| European and International Trade Law (in English) | 8 |
| International Accounting (in English) | 8 |
| Economics of Global Trade (in English) | 9 |
| Marketing and branding for made in Italy (in English) | 8 |
| English for International Affairs (Basic Course) or English for fashion, food and design (Advanced Course) | 6 |
| YEAR II | |
| Fashion and Intellectual Property Law (in English) | 8 |
| Digital Luxury strategy (in English) | 6 |
| Data driven Decision Making Analysis (in English) | 8 |
| Arts, fashion and Heritage Management | 6 |
| Two courses to be chosen. Suggested: Hospitality and Tourism Management (in English) or Event Management (1) | 12 |
| OTHER ACTIVITIES | ECTS |
Languages for Business Lab (to be chosen from the following: Chinese, English, French, Spanish or Russian) | 3 |
| Laboratory of International Markets analysis or Laboratory of Store Management and Personal Selling (in English) | 4 |
| Internship or another Laboratory | 4 |
| Dissertation | 12 |
(1) Course from the Faculty of Interpreting and Translation.
In order to prepare students for the world of work, the Master’s Degree in Economics and International Management offers them the opportunity to attend numerous labs. In particular, 5 annual linguistic labs (Chinese, English, French, Spanish and Russian) and several others taught in Italian and English are provided by the Faculty of Economics. Some of them are organized in partnership with companies and national and international institutions.
| LABS | ECTS |
| Public Communication and Campaigning Lab (in partnership with Doctors Without Borders) | 4 |
| Laboratory of Digital Advertising | 4 |
| Laboratory of EU Project Management Lab (in English) | 4 |
| Laboratory of Excel for business | 4 |
| Laboratory of Fashion and PR (in English) | 4 |
| Languages for Business Lab (to be chosen from Chinese, English, French, Spanish and Russian) | 3 |
| Laboratory of International markets analysis (in English) | 4 |
| Laboratory of Web Reputation and Sentiment Analysis | 4 |
| Laboratory of Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Lab (in English) | 4 |
| ECTS | |
| Consumer Behavior and Neuromarketing | 6 |
| Economic Diplomacy, Country Promotion and Soft Power | 6 |
| Entrepreneurship and Start Up (in English) | 6 |
| Event Management (1) | 6 |
| Export taxation | 6 |
| Intercultural Diplomacy (in English) | 6 |
| Chinese commercial Law | 6 |
| Consumer Behavior and Neuromarketing | 6 |
| Emotional Intelligence in Human Resource Management | 6 |
| Digital Payment, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain | 6 |
| Games Theory and Corporate Decision Making | 6 |
| Transcreation for International Marketing | 6 |
| New Technologies for Virtual and Augmented Reality | 3 |
(1) Course from the Faculty of Interpreting and Translation.
(2) Course from the Faculty of of Political Science and Sociopsychological Dynamics.
Starting from the academic year 2021/2022, the Master’s degree in Economics and International Management provides for the Path of Excellence initiative, reserved to a limited number of particularly deserving students - selected on the basis of their study results through a special call issued annually by the Faculty. The initiative provides them with the access for free to an additional training course, whose contents are defined in agreement with students. At the end of the Degree, students will obtain, together with the Degree title, an additional certification. The supplementary training activities may consist of courses provided by the University, disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies, seminars, research projects and internships in companies and institutions. These activities must be carried out mainly in English and / or provide for in-depth study of at least a foreign language in addition to English. The supplementary activities of the Path of Excellence can also be carried out at foreign Universities, as part of UNINT international mobility programs.
Internships are fundamental for the development of students’ skills. UNINT recognizes ECTS for the internships (or work activities) independently carried out by students if they are in line with the Course Curriculum. The Faculty of Economics provides for three different ways of accessing and having recognized curricular internships:
For any further information on curricular internships, you can contact the Placement Office (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or the Faculty Placement Delegate (Prof. Giada Mainolfi - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
The Faculty of Economics provides for a tutoring service in order to help students overcome any difficulties. Support figures available for the students are the following:
For assistance with individual courses, students can meet the teachers at the end of the lessons or contact them for information or to make an appointment. You can find teachers' names and contacts at this link
Students of each Degree Programme vote their own Student Representative, who takes part in the Faculty Council. Students may address their Representative for any need. Student Representative of the Master’s Degree in Economics and International Management: Manar Jhir (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
The academic and teaching staff consists of scholar and officials from some of the main international and national bodies operating in a global context, such as World Bank, International Monetary Fund, International Atomic Energy Agency, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation NATO, ENI Spa, ISTAT, TIM, Google and Microsoft..Classes are also taught by experts with experience in professional activities for the Ministry of Economy and Finances, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Court of Cassation, the Superior Council of Magistracy, the High Commissioner for Prevention and Contrast to corruption and other forms of crime in Public Administration, the European Corporate Governance Institute, Eni Spa.
For the entire list of the academic and teaching staff clic here.
The Steering Committee has the role of steering all the degree-programme activities towards relations with the local territory, institutions, mass media, the world of work, production systems, and civil society, pursuant to article 11 of the Ministerial Decree No. 270 of 22 October 2004 and to MIUR Circular No. 416 of 01/12/2005.
Current external members of the Steering Committee of the Faculty of Economics (approved by the Faculty Council on 19 May 2021, minutes no. 248):
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