I know that the conclusion of your high school studies marks the start of a period full of fears and doubts: Should I go to university? If I go to university, where should I study? What should I study?
If you are questioning whether or not to choose an Economics degree and to study in Italy, then this is the article that you should read.
Since I was a child, I was interested in the field of economics. When I was about 16, I started to read books and magazines about economic dynamics, and I really liked it. Besides, I always thought that the faculty of economics in Italy opens the doors to numerous job positions and equips you with tools to face and interpret the world and its phenomena.
The Italian system
From a more practical point of view, in Italy the course of study starts with the enrollment and the attendance of a three-year degree course (bachelor’s degree) which can be followed by a two-year specialist degree (master’s degree).
The difference between these two degrees lies in the qualification obtained: after three years you have a bachelor’s degree, in Italy called “Laurea Triennale”, if you decide to continue studying to complete the specialisation, a second level master’s degree is obtained, in Italy called “Laurea magistrale”.
In Italy it is common to enrol onto these extra two-years because only with the Laurea Triennale it can be very difficult to find a job.
Whether you choose the Business Economics, or Tourism Economics, or Economics and Finance degree each University structures its lessons in such a way as to ensure the learning of the key elements of the discipline and the basic principles during the “Laurea Triennale”.
I personally chose the course in Economics and Management that is designed to transform students into future managers. During the course you learn all about the economic–managerial discipline and how to know what the new market needs.
Indeed, thanks to this degree course I have acquired different soft skills in various economic fields such as critical thinking and resources management, suitable in every area.
The study plan
For the various degree courses, the study plan (“Piano di studi”) may differ from University to University but there are some key subjects that you will study for sure, such as mathematics and law.
To the mandatory disciplines, you must add two or more optional courses. As a student you have the possibility of choosing between various courses, which really gives you the chance to study a subject that you like (e.g., a second foreign language).
Internship experience
In many cases, to complete your studies, you can do a curricular internship thanks to which you can gain work experience (orientation) and put in practice what you learnt during your degree (training).
In my case, I did an internship because I think that it gives you the opportunity to shape and improve your professional skills and it allows you to enter in the labour market. Being an intern at Dreamando as marketing associate made me acquire many soft skills such as teamwork and time management.
In conclusion I think that studying economics in Italy means acquiring a toolbox useful to interpret the world and it opens the door to many future opportunities.