Curriculum & Course Structure
Business & Management Core
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International Marketing and Consumer Behaviour (ECON-06/B) Analysis of transnational marketing strategies and consumer behavior within the diverse European multicultural market.
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Business Strategy in the European Context (ECON-06/A) Development of strategic models for firms operating in the Single Market, balancing corporate objectives with EU regulatory constraints.
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Corporate Finance and Financial Markets (ECON-07/A) In-depth analysis of corporate finance and capital markets, with a focus on the Digital Euro, Banking Union, and Capital Markets Union.
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Corporate Governance and International Business Law (ECON-06/A) Examination of corporate governance structures and the international legal frameworks required for cross-border business operations.
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Strategic Project Management (ECON-06/A) Methodologies for planning and managing complex projects, focusing on operational efficiency and strategic goal alignment.
European Economics & Policy
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European Macroeconomic Policies (SPS/06) Analysis of Eurozone macroeconomic indicators and the monetary and fiscal policies driving stability and growth.
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Industrial Policies for Digital and Green Transitions (SPS/04) Study of EU industrial policies supporting climate neutrality and technological innovation, with a focus on business incentives.
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European Economic Governance (SECS-P/02) In-depth look at the institutional framework coordinating member states' economic policies, surveillance mechanisms, and recovery funds (NGEU).
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Trade Policy and Trade Law (SECS-P/02) Examination of the EU’s Common Commercial Policy, international agreements, and regulations governing trade with non-EU partners.
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Energy, the Environment, and Sustainable Finance (SECS-P/06) Analysis of European energy policies and ESG financial instruments aimed at promoting sustainable investment and the green transition.
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Digital Europe, Data Protection, and Regulation (SPS/04) Study of EU digital regulation, focusing on data protection, AI governance, and the impact of new regulations on tech markets.
Legal & Institutional Framework
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The Foreign Policy of the European Union (IUS/14) Analysis of the EU’s role as a global actor, its diplomatic tools, and geo-economic relations with major world powers.
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EU Competition Law and Policies (IUS/14) Study of EU antitrust rules, merger control, and State aid regulation to ensure free competition.
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EU Institutions in Action (IUS/14) Practical analysis of the functioning of European institutions (Commission, Parliament, Council) and their role in the legislative cycle.
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The EU Legal Order: Constitutional Principles (IUS/14) In-depth study of the constitutional principles governing the relationship between EU law and national legal systems.
Quantitative Methods & Practical Labs
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Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business (SECS-S/01) Statistical and econometric tools for interpreting economic data and supporting evidence-based decision-making.
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Data Analysis Lab (SECS-P/01) Hands-on lab dedicated to managing complex datasets to extract strategic insights for market and policy analysis.
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LAB: Negotiation, Intercultural Intelligence, and European Business Etiquette (ECON-06/A) Development of negotiation skills and intercultural sensitivity for managing institutional and commercial dealings.
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LAB: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Decision Making (ECON-06/A) Laboratory focused on strengthening analytical skills to address crises and solve complex problems in high-uncertainty contexts.
Final Project
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Final Thesis or Project Work Development of a final research paper or a practical project focused on a specific business or policy challenge.