[IFE] International Finance and Economics (curriculum)

University of Macerata
Italy, Macerata

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND LAW

Study location	Italy, Macerata
Academic field	Business, administration and law (ISCED 04)
Type	Master, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	IFE (Master's Degree curriculum in International Finance and Economics (Corso di laurea magistrale in "Finanza e mercati" Classe LM-16))

Tuition fee	€611 per year At the University of Macerata, the maximum amount of fees for a full-time enrolment in the current academic year is EUR 1.600,00 (a.y. 2022/2023). This amount is considerably reduced for international students. Based on the origin country and, starting from the second year of enrolment, on the merit requirement, students: from developing countries pay EUR 156 per year from non-OECD member countries pay EUR 156 per year from OECD member countries pay EUR 611 per year = OECD= Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development; further information here: www.osce.org/who-we-are For further details on this reduction, consult this webpage: www.unimc.it/en/enrolment/financial-support/fees-reduction For information on the payment deadlines and modalities, visit: www.unimc.it/en/enrolment/tuition-fees/amount-when-how-pay

Tuition fee

€611 per year

At the University of Macerata, the maximum amount of fees for a full-time enrolment in the current academic year is EUR 1.600,00 (a.y. 2022/2023).
This amount is considerably reduced for international students.
Based on the origin country and, starting from the second year of enrolment, on the merit requirement, students:

from developing countries pay EUR 156 per year
from non-OECD member countries pay EUR 156 per year
from OECD member countries pay EUR 611 per year

= OECD= Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development; further information here: www.osce.org/who-we-are

For further details on this reduction, consult this webpage: www.unimc.it/en/enrolment/financial-support/fees-reduction

For information on the payment deadlines and modalities, visit: www.unimc.it/en/enrolment/tuition-fees/amount-when-how-pay

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Please consult attentively the specific entry requirements for the study programme “IFE” at this webpage. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. Only for the purpose of the preliminary evaluation: if your entry qualification documents are not in English or Italian, you must provide English or Italian translations: at this stage, you can produce unofficial translations. For the purpose of the final enrollment, the needed documents must be submitted with an official translation in Italian. The official Italian translation must be attached to any document submitted in a foreign language. Such translation may be produced in your country or in Italy by local courthouses or by official or courthouse translators. Translations must then be certified by the relevant Italian Consulate, unless there are special agreements to the contrary. If your certificates are in English and the course of your choice is delivered in English, you do not have to provide certificates translated into Italian. Further details are specified within the Admission and enrollment procedures section of the UniMC website. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

Please consult attentively the specific entry requirements for the study programme “IFE” at this webpage.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian.

Only for the purpose of the preliminary evaluation: if your entry qualification documents are not in English or Italian, you must provide English or Italian translations: at this stage, you can produce unofficial translations.

For the purpose of the final enrollment, the needed documents must be submitted with an official translation in Italian. The official Italian translation must be attached to any document submitted in a foreign language. Such translation may be produced in your country or in Italy by local courthouses or by official or courthouse translators. Translations must then be certified by the relevant Italian Consulate, unless there are special agreements to the contrary. If your certificates are in English and the course of your choice is delivered in English, you do not have to provide certificates translated into Italian.

Further details are specified within the Admission and enrollment procedures section of the UniMC website.

You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English English proficiency All students must satisfy the following requirements: Adequate English language competencies at a minimum B2-level of the CEFR certified by an internationally recognised certificate (Cambridge B2, TOEFL 87, IELTS 6.5, BULATS 75, Unicert level II, CLES 2, CET4) or the equivalent level achieved with any university exams. Any other language documentation will be examined case by case. or Being English native speakers or Being graduated with a Bachelor’s degree whose courses are taught in English: a proof of English as a medium of instruction is required. Italian language proficiency Proficiency in the Italian language is not required for all non-EU candidates residing abroad who enrol in a course taught in English and they are exempted from the entry test.

Language requirements

English

English proficiency
All students must satisfy the following requirements:

Adequate English language competencies at a minimum B2-level of the CEFR certified by an internationally recognised certificate (Cambridge B2, TOEFL 87, IELTS 6.5, BULATS 75, Unicert level II, CLES 2, CET4) or the equivalent level achieved with any university exams. Any other language documentation will be examined case by case.
or
Being English native speakers
or
Being graduated with a Bachelor’s degree whose courses are taught in English: a proof of English as a medium of instruction is required.

Italian language proficiency
Proficiency in the Italian language is not required for all non-EU candidates residing abroad who enrol in a course taught in English and they are exempted from the entry test.

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Within the motivation letter, candidates must specify: the reasons that led to applying for that course of study offered by the University of Macerata rather than for another one; the goals set for the desired course of study, in response to the following questions: what is expected during and after the course of study? On what basis do you think you can reach this goal? their own qualities and strengths that make them ideal candidates for admission to the course of study of interest. The motivation letter must be original (plagiarism will affect the evaluation), concise and effective. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Pre-enrollment on UNIVERSITALY for a study visa application Candidates requiring a visa for study purposes who have been positively evaluated (pre-admitted to a study programme) must apply for the pre-enrollment in the specific academic year through the portal UNIVERSITALY, in order to proceed with the subsequent application for a visa for study purposes. Within the UNIVERSITALY portal, detailed information to complete properly and effectively the pre-enrollment application is provided. The subsequent step of visa application must be processed and finalised at the relevant Italian Diplomatic authority. For general information on the admission and enrollment procedures at the Italian HEI, please visit the Study in Italy portal For information on the annual procedures for entry, residency and enrollment of international students and the respective recognition of qualifications for HE courses in Italy, please consult the *relative document (so-called, Circolare) published in the website of the Italian Ministry of University and Research** (available in Italian and English). For information on admission and enrollment procedures established by UniMC for international students, please consult attentively the website

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided.

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

Within the motivation letter, candidates must specify:

the reasons that led to applying for that course of study offered by the University of Macerata rather than for another one;
the goals set for the desired course of study, in response to the following questions: what is expected during and after the course of study? On what basis do you think you can reach this goal?
their own qualities and strengths that make them ideal candidates for admission to the course of study of interest.

The motivation letter must be original (plagiarism will affect the evaluation), concise and effective.

Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants:

Pre-enrollment on UNIVERSITALY for a study visa application
Candidates requiring a visa for study purposes who have been positively evaluated (pre-admitted to a study programme) must apply for the pre-enrollment in the specific academic year through the portal UNIVERSITALY, in order to proceed with the subsequent application for a visa for study purposes.

Within the UNIVERSITALY portal, detailed information to complete properly and effectively the pre-enrollment application is provided.

The subsequent step of visa application must be processed and finalised at the relevant Italian Diplomatic authority.

For general information on the admission and enrollment procedures at the Italian HEI, please visit the Study in Italy portal

For information on the annual procedures for entry, residency and enrollment of international students and the respective recognition of qualifications for HE courses in Italy, please consult the relative document (so-called, Circolare) published in the *website of the Italian Ministry of University and Research (available in Italian and English).

For information on admission and enrollment procedures established by UniMC for international students, please consult attentively the website

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Offered by the Department of Economics and Law curriculum in International Finance and Economics (IFE) of the master degree course in “Finance and markets” (Finanza e mercati) – LM-16 offers a rigorous education in an international and multi-cultural environment; the programme IFE aims to develop advanced theoretical and practical competences that will allow graduate students to work in a wide range of international contexts. The course of study includes, among others, the following topics: International economics, International Marketing, International financial, markets, International investment management, financial management, International trade legislation, Quantitative methods for economics and finance.

For further information, visit the dedicated website.

The MA in “Finance and Markets” (“Finanza e Mercati” classe LM-16) curriculum in “International Finance and Economics” is taught entirely in English. All classes will be taught in English. Adequate language skills are required. Introductory English language classes will be offered in order to ensure a proper class participation.
Degree class: LM-16
Second cycle degree in “Finance and Markets” (“Finanza e Mercati” class LM-16)
Duration in years: 2
Credits: 120

Study plan and teaching activities
The IFE course of study includes, among others, the following topics: International economics, International Marketing, International financial, markets, International investment management, financial management, International trade legislation, Quantitative methods for economics and finance. Classes will be integrated with Guest Speaker Lectures and Seminars so as to combine theoretical and operational competences. Internship is mandatory. In that respect,students will be provided with a list of selected corporate partners.
For details, consult the relative webpage.

Multiple degree programme
The Department of Economics and Law has signed a trilateral agreement with Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń (Poland) and the University of Angers (France) for a multiple diploma student exchange programme International Finance Programme. The students selected to participate in the mobility study programme will earn the following three diplomas:

Master degree in Economics, specialty: International Economy and Finance, issued by the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun.
Master degree in Finance, specialty: Law & Finance, issued by the University of Angers
Master degree in Finance and Markets, specialty: International Finance and Economics issued by the University of Macerata

For further information, consult the specific webpage

The master’s degree programme International Finance and Economics provides a wide range of employment opportunities: