PROGRAMS IN ENGLISH. BACHELORS MASTERS ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES

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1 PROGRAMS IN ENGLISH BACHELORS MASTERS ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES

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3 INDEX 1. ACADEMICS Scholarship BACHELORS & MASTER S DEGREE Bachelor in Economic Sciences Master s Degree in Economic Sciences Bachelor in Computer Engineering Master s Degree in Computer Engineering Bachelor Of Industrial Engineering Bachelor in Political Science and International Relations Master s Degree in Political Science Bachelor in Psychological Sciences and Techniques Master s Degree in Psychological Sciences & Techniques Bachelor Degree in Arts ( specializing in cinematic arts, film and television production) Master s Degree in Philology and Modern Literature MASTERS International Master in Business Administration Master in Fashion Management & Design MASTER IN INTERIOR DESIGN Master Executive MBA Master in Human Resources and Organization Master in International Business Relations Master in Education Leadership, Management and Emerging Technologies (greek language) Master in Ancient History, Culture and Civilization Master in International Hospitality and Tourism Master in Computer Science LANGUAGE COURSES ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES Energy Systems Technician Radiation Protection Technician Communication Specialist for Public Administration Urban Restoration Specialist Biological Control SpecialisT E-commerce Specialist

4 5.7. Tourist Services Technician Labour Contract Law Specialist Accounting Technician ACCREDITATION STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ADMISSIONS CONTACTS

5 ΠΙΣΤΟΠΟΙΗΣΗ ΠΟΙΟΤΗΤΑΣ ΤΟΥ ΣΥΣΤΗΜΑΤΟΣ E-LEARNING FADRIVE Certification Το Πανεπιστήμιο Guglielmo Marconi είναι το πρώτο ιταλικό πανεπιστήμιο που έχει αποκτήσει, από το 2011, την πιστοποίηση βάσει του διεθνούς προτύπου FADRIVE Certification για την ποιότητα του συστήματος e-learning. Σε συνεργασία με το FADRIVE Consulting και CERTI W - διεθνής ηγέτης στον τομέα ελέγχου και αξιολόγησης το νέο αυτό μοντέλο σχεδιάστηκε για να προσφέρεις στους φοιτητές και στους καθηγητές μας ισχυρά εργαλεία εργασίας και προσιτές λειτουργίες ώστε να παρακολουθούν με ευκολία τα μαθήματα, τις διδακτικές ενότητες, τις ασκήσεις, τις περιπτωσιολογικές μελέτες και τα εξατομικευμένα μαθήματα από οποιαδήποτε συσκευή, μέσα από την αλληλεπίδραση σε εικονικές αίθουσες και εργαστήρια ή μέσα από τη συμμετοχή σε εκδηλώσεις σε πραγματικό χρόνο. Η πιστοποίηση FADRIVE επιτρέπει στο πανεπιστήμιο μας να προλαμβάνει το χρόνο όσον αφορά την παραγωγή και την παροχή ποιοτικής εκπαίδευσης εξ αποστάσεως και την διαχείριση των σχετικών δραστηριοτήτων με τρόπο ελεγχόμενο και πολύ καλά σχεδιασμένο, εξασφαλίζοντας τη χρήση των πιο προηγμένων διαθέσιμων τεχνολογιών. Χώρες στις οποίες η πιστοποίηση Fadrive είναι καταχωρημένο σήμα Χώρες στις οποίες η διαδικασία καταχώρησης βρίσκεται σε εξέλιξη. 3

6 ACADEMICS 1. ACADEMICS At the forefront of education. Marconi University provides students with academic programs at the highest caliber of quality and innovation. Continuous research and faculty expertise work together to create a collaborative learning environment where critical thought and creative skills are cultivated. Six different Schools offer a diverse spectrum of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate degree programs, aiming to provide students with an interdisciplinary education that responds to real-world challenges and demands. Innovation and Technology at your fingertips As a result of our dedication to research and development of the latest technological solutions, students have constant access to engaging academic material, turning devices like cell phones into a powerful academic tool. Global perspective Marconi programs promote and advance the development of global awareness, cross-cultural competencies and the ability to succeed in a globalized job market. The University-wide approach to internationalization fosters a network of partnerships with select foreign institutions that have the knowledge-base and capacity to enrich the University s academic offer SCHOLARSHIP Marconi University believes that everyone is entitled to a world-class education and prides itself in providing scholarships for numerous academic programs to students worldwide. Marconi students can always count on the university to give them a helping hand in achieving academic success. 4

7 2. BACHELORS & MASTER S DEGREE 2.1. BACHELOR IN ECONOMIC SCIENCES The Bachelor Degree of Economic Sciences prepares students to mature into professionals that have an active role in the economic decision-making process. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the nature of economics and with the right instruments to operate in financial institutions and organizations public and private. The degree program requires the passing of 16 exams and 2 competency evaluations over the course of 3 years, amounting to 180 credits of academic achievement. The adopted educational model provides students with an enhanced learning experience, specifically developing instructional media and a repertoire of individual/group activities guided by instructors. All exams are to be conducted in oral or written format as declared in the institutional regulations. Duration: 3 years Credits: 180 ECTS (60 ECTS per year) (based on the European Credits Transfer System) Format: fully online It is possible to enroll at any time of the year. Upon student s request it is possible to arrange for personalized face-to-face meetings, seminars and study group sessions with professors and academic advisors. BACHELORS & MASTER S DEGREE COURSES First year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Political Economy 12 credits Business Administration 12 credits Corporate Finance 12 credits Economic Analysis of Law 12 credits Mathematics 6 credits Computer Skills 6 credits Second year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Financial Mathematics 6 credits Economics of Innovation 6 credits Business Law 12 credits Economic Policy 12 credits Financial Regulation and Global Finance 6 credits Statistics 12 credits Linguistic Competence 6 credits Third year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Business Information System 12 credits International Law 6 credits Global Banking 6 credits International Economics 12 credits Business Ethics 12 credits Stage / Training 6 credits Dissertation 6 credits 5

8 BACHELORS & MASTER S DEGREE 2.2. MASTER S DEGREE IN ECONOMIC SCIENCES The Master s Degree in Economic Sciences provides graduates with a solid knowledge of economic issues, a mastery of analysis systems and of the principles and foundations of legal order in order to use economic logic to cope with the issues of economic systems, companies and national and international institutions. In order to be admitted to the second-cycle of the Master s Degree in Economic Sciences applicants must possess a valid first-cycle Bachelor s Degree. The second-cycle Master s Degree is a 2 year program taught entirely in English. The final exam of the degree program, intended to assess the technical, scientific and professional preparation of the student, consists of the completion and discussion of a written dissertation. Duration: 2 years Credits: 120 ECTS (European Credits Transfer and Accumulation System) COURSES First year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Economic Planning 12 credits Environmental Policies 6 credits Financial Statement Analysis 6 credits Banking Economy 12 credits Economic Statistics 12 credits Bankruptcy Law 12 credits Second year - 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Comparative Fiscal Systems 6 credits Public Controls on the Enterprise Crises 6 credits Economy and International Companies Management 6 credits Tributary Law (interchangeable with International Tributary Law if previously completed) 6 credits Human Resources Management 6 credits Elective* (s) 6+6 credits Extra Training Activities 3 credits Dissertation 15 credits Elective*(s) (to be chosen among those not yet taken 6+6 credits) Corporate Finance Institutions and Regulations of Financial Markets State and Public Accounting Authorities For the ODCEC Credits, at least 6 CFU among: Management Control Balance Sheet and Company Audits OUTCOMES AND PROFESSIONAL PROFILE The second-cycle Master s Degree in Economic Sciences prepares a graduate to perform business activities within private and public organizations, for which a perfect knowledge of methodologies in the corporate, economic, juridical and mathematics-statistics sectors is required. According to current legislation, second-cycle Master s Degree graduates could also work on a free-lance basis at the following Professional Registers: Chartered Accountant Register Section A At the conclusion of the second-cycle Master s Degree in Economic Sciences graduates will have acquired the following: 6

9 A solid knowledge of the methodologies and contents of economic sciences for the understanding, interpretation, and quantification of economic systems; A profound knowledge of the function of mathematical-statistical instruments and their use in economic research; Knowledge of economic business policy and analysis and of the foundations and principles of international, national, and communal legal order; Knowledge of the economic disciplines relating to the aims, instruments and methods of intervention by the State, Central Banks and other independent authorities, national and supranational; Good knowledge of the regulation of economic activities, due to the in-depth analysis of public and private profiles, especially through the study of the enterprise organization and banking, finance and insurance activities. The course prepares to the following professions: Specialists in business and banking management Specialists in public administration management and control Specialists in private sector management and control Specialists in human resources management and organization Specialists in accounting and finance-related issues Specialists in market reports Specialists in economic sciences BACHELORS & MASTER S DEGREE 7

10 BACHELORS & MASTER S DEGREE 2.3. BACHELOR IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING The Bachelor in Computer Engineering intends to provide students with a fundamental preparation in the field of engineering by way of developing and making use of computer technologies. The course envisages an interdisciplinary academic course that incorporates Mathematics, Physics and Information & Management Engineering. A series of integrative didactic activities concerning the application of computer sciences to emerging sectors like energy, hybrid motorization and remote sensing for environmental and transportation management are also included. Moreover, theoretical training is combined with practical applications in the form of individual and team projects and assessments, stimulating students active participation, proactive attitude, and independent capacity of elaboration and communication of results. The final exam, intended to assess the technical-scientific and professional preparation of the student, requires the completion and discussion of a written dissertation. Duration: 3 years Credits: 180 ECTS (60 ECTS per year) (based on the European Credits Transfer System) Format: fully online It is possible to enroll at any time of the year. Upon student s request it is possible to arrange for personalized face-to-face meetings, seminars and study group sessions with professors and academic advisors. COURSES First year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Mathematics I 6 CFU Mathematics II 6 CFU Basic Physics 12 CFU Computer Architecture and System Software 12 CFU Modern Computing Methods 6 CFU Economics and Business Organization 6 CFU Electrical Engineering 6 CFU Linguistic Competence 6 CFU Second year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Digital Electronics 6 CFU Mathematics III 6 CFU Computer Programming 12 CFU Logic Networks 6 CFU Networks and The Internet - 12 CFU Business Management 6 CFU Cloud Computing & Applications 6 CFU Elective course 6 CFU Third year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Information Retrieval - 12 CFU Fundamentals of software engineering 6 CFU Web Mining Techniques 6 CFU Public Service Models and Technologies 6 CFU Elective course 6 CFU Extra training activities 18 CFU Thesis 6 CFU 8

11 2.4. MASTER S DEGREE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING The second-cycle Master s Degree in Computer Engineering aims to provide professionals with a high level of methodological competencies in avant-garde subjects of both computer engineering and mathematical statistics, in addition to all subjects relating to classical engineering. Graduates will be able to hold various roles in technological innovation management, complex systems planning and management, group work coordination and high-level responsibilities in technical and productive fields. In order to be admitted to the second-cycle Master s Degree in Computer Engineering applicants must possess a valid first-cycle Bachelor Degree. The second-cycle Master s Degree is a 2 year program taught entirely in English and offered fully online. The final exam of the degree program, intended to assess the technical-scientific and professional preparation of the student, consists of the completion and discussion of a written dissertation. Duration: 2 years Credits: 120 ECTS (European Credits Transfer and Accumulation System) COURSES First year - 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Mathematical Logic 6 credits To be chosen among: Probability and Statistics or Information and Encoding 6 credits Installations and Systems Performance and Quality 12 credits Online Information Systems for Businesses 6 credits Intelligent Web Systems 12 credits Software Engineering and Quality 12 credits Elective*(s) 6 credits Second year - 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Information Systems Safety 6 credits Wireless Networks and Systems 6 credits Embedded Software Engineering 6 credits Information Retrieval Systems 6 credits Simulation Methods and Languages 6 credits Elective*(s) 6 credits Extra Training Activities 6 credits Dissertation 18 credits Elective(s) (to be chosen among those not yet taken 6+6) Production System Models Network Production Management and Energy Distribution Satellite Systems Advanced Traction Systems Management Business Management Networks and Internet 12 credits BACHELORS & MASTER S DEGREE OUTCOMES AND PROFESSIONAL PROFILE The professional outcomes for the graduates in Computer Engineering are typically within the following fields: innovation, production development, advanced planning, programming, complex systems management within companies or freelance. Graduates may find employment in the following fields: Computer hardware and software industries; 9

12 BACHELORS & MASTER S DEGREE Automation and robotics industries; companies active in information systems and in network calculators; Public administration and service companies. According to the current legislation, graduates with a second-cycle Master s Degree in Computer Engineering can work freelance upon registration to the following Professional Registers: Association of Engineers - Section A Information Sector. The course prepares the following professionals: Computer Research Specialists Application software and systems analysts and designers Systems Analyst Information Safety Specialists Networks and computer communications specialists At the conclusion of the second-cycle Master s Degree in Computer Engineering graduates will have acquired: Knowledge of the theoretical-scientific aspects of mathematics and other sciences, ability to use said knowledge in order to interpret and describe the issues related to computer engineering and other sectors within the discipline; Knowledge of the theoretical-scientific aspects of Engineering, both general and specific to computer engineering, and ability to identify and solve complex issues for which an interdisciplinary approach is necessary; Knowledge of principle information methodologies and technologies used in the planning and management of systems and software and hardware products; 2.5. BACHELOR OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING The Bachelor Degree of Industrial Engineering prepares students for a profession in planning, construction and management of machines, plants and processes. The study path aims to provide the necessary skills related to the production and planning of energetic industrial systems, with respect to the nuclear and its applications and industrial safety and protection. 10

13 OVERVIEW In order to be admitted to the Bachelor Degree of Industrial Engineering, applicants must possess a valid high school diploma. The Bachelor Degree is a 3-year program taught in English and offered both in an online or blended modality, combining the following different multimedia learning tools: Audio-video lessons (accessible through the web platform in an asynchronous way) Text materials (accessible through the web platform); Self-Assessments: true/false questions, multiple choice, hot-spot image, chart test, role playing, simulations (accessible through the web platform); Written assignments requiring the accomplishment of specific tasks in which students show their mastery of methodologies, tools and critical autonomy. The final exam of the degree program, intended to assess the technical-scientific and professional preparation of the student, consists of the completion and discussion of a written dissertation. Duration: 3 years Credits: 180 CFU/ECTS COURSES First year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Mathematics I - 6 credits Mathematics II - 6 credits Constructional Science - 6 credits General Physics - 12 credits Chemistry - 6 credits CAD-CAE Design - 6 credits Rational Mechanics - 12 credits Linguistic Competence - 6 credits Second year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Industrial Technical Physics - 6 credits Mathematics III - 6 credits Theoretical and Applied Mechanics - 12 credits Hydraulics - 6 credits Machine Building - 12 credits Electrical Engineering - 6 credits Computer Science - 6 credits Elective*(s) - 6 credits Third year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Industrial Technical Physics II - 6 credits Industrial Plants - 6 credits Fluid Machinery - 6 credits Plant Management and Industrial Logistics - 6 credits Energetic Systems - 6 credits Elective*(s) - 6 credits Extra Training Activities 18 credits Dissertation - 6 credits * Elective(s) (to be chosen among those not taken yet 6+6) Labor Legislation and Work Injuries Fundamentals of Structural Mechanics 11 BACHELORS & MASTER S DEGREE

14 BACHELORS & MASTER S DEGREE Energy Conversion Systems Energy Conversion and Distribution Systems Safety Industrial Plant Safety Safety and Hygiene in the Work Place Business Economics and Organization OUTCOMES AND PROFESSIONAL PROFILE The professional outcomes are several and diverse. The main opportunities are foreseen in the mechanical and electro-mechanical industries, plant design and manufacturing companies, or similar spheres where the following take place: planning activities, coordination of productive activities, and development and management of plants and machinery. According to current legislation, graduates are able to work on a free-lance basis by joining the Junior Section at the following Professional Registers: Professional Engineers Register Section B Industrial Sector Upon completion of the Bachelor Degree of Industrial Engineering, graduates will have a good knowledge of the methodological-operational aspects of basic sciences (mathematical analysis, geometry, physics, chemistry, computer science) and will be able to further their understanding in engineering sciences specifically in the mechanical field or enhance their inter-sectorial knowledge in the industrial field (technical physics, fluid mechanics, electrical engineering, technical and mechanical design, mechanical behavior of materials, planning of mechanical components, technology and processing systems, applied mechanics, energy systems and machines, industrial and mechanical plants). 12

15 2.6. BACHELOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS The Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations provides methodical and professional competence within the disciplines of economics, law, history and society. Particular attention is dedicated to comparative and international issues, as well as acquiring a solid grasp of empirical, political scientific, sociological, statistical and economic research methods. The training course requires the successful completion of 20 exams over a period of 3 academic years, reaching a total 180 ECTS. The adopted academic model assures the student assisted learning for the entirety of the course, with access to specifically developed academic support and a repertoire of individual/group training activities guided by professors and tutors. Duration: 3 years Credits: 180 ECTS (60 ECTS per year) (based on the European Credits Transfer System) Format: fully online It is possible to enroll at any time of the year. Upon student s request it is possible to arrange for personalized face-to-face meetings, seminars and study group sessions with professors and academic advisors. COURSES First year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System History of Political Doctrines 12 CFU History of Political Institutions 6 CFU Economic Analysis of Law 12 CFU History of Economic Thought 6 CFU Political Science 12 CFU Political Economy 12 CFU Second year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Political Philosophy 12 CFU Contemporary History 12 CFU Economic Policy 12 CFU Economic Geopolitics 6 CFU History of International Relations - 6 CFU Fundamentals of Informatics 6 CFU Elective course 6 CFU Third year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Language and Translation English 12 CFU English Language Laboratory 6 CFU International Law 12 CFU Policies of International Cooperation 6 CFU Sociology of International Relations 12 CFU Elective course 6 CFU Thesis 6 CFU BACHELORS & MASTER S DEGREE 13

16 BACHELORS & MASTER S DEGREE 2.7. MASTER S DEGREE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE The second-cycle Master s Degree in Political Science trains specialists in the economic/institutional and historic/political aspects of the issues relating to the analysis, planning, evaluation and management of public policy, institutions and complex organizations, both public and private. The main objective is to provide graduates with the specific competencies for the economic-institutional and historic-political analysis of complex phenomenon. In order to be admitted to the second-cycle Master s Degree in Political Science applicants must possess a valid first-cycle Bachelor Degree. The second-cycle Master s Degree is a 2 year program offered entirely online. The final exam of the degree program, intended to assess the technical-scientific and professional preparation of the student, consists of the completion and discussion of a written dissertation. Duration: 2 years Credits: 120 ECTS (European Credits Transfer and Accumulation System). COURSES First year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Constitutional History 6 credits Public Policy Analysis 12 credits Economic Planning 12 credits History of European Integration 6 credits Administration Sociology 6 credits Economic Law 12 credits Elective* (s) 6 credits Second year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System History of Contemporary Political Thought 6 credits International Organizations 6 credits Sociology of Political Phenomenon 6 credits Comparative Public Law 9 credits Elective*(s) 6 credits Extra Training Activities 6 credits Dissertation 21 credits * Elective(s) (to be chosen among those not yet taken) (6+6 credits) Trade Union Law Community and International Labor Law Labor Law in Public Administration Regional and Local Law State and Public Accounting International Tributary Law Comparative Fiscal Systems OUTCOMES AND PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Graduates may explore diplomatic careers, posts within European and international organizations, occupations in public sector and within private companies (banks, multinational companies, public opinion polls and market research companies, advertising and communication), consultancy and free-lance activity. The course prepares the following professionals: Specialists in political science At the conclusion of the second-cycle Master s Degree in Political Science, graduates will have acquired: 14

17 Profound knowledge of methods and content of both scientific and professional nature in the fields of institutional law, political economy, political logic, political history, and sociology; Inter-disciplinary knowledge in the aforementioned fields with a comparative and international perspective and a perfect knowledge of the inductive methodologies of empirical research and experimental analysis of the socio-political and economic-institutional phenomenon. BACHELORS & MASTER S DEGREE 15

18 BACHELORS & MASTER S DEGREE 2.8. BACHELOR IN PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNIQUES The Bachelor in Psychological Sciences and Techniques is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation of psychology. More specifically, the course objectives are: The creation of a junior psychologist able to, in collaboration and under the supervision of a senior psychologist, develop and put into practice the principles, models, and methods acquired in different fields of psychology, contributing to the development and welfare of individuals, groups, companies and organizations The training of graduates who, thanks to the acquisition of a foundation in various sectors of psychology, can continue with their studies, enrolling in a second level degree course for deepening specific aspects of psychological disciplines and professional applications. Duration: 3 years Credits: 180 ECTS (60 ECTS per year) (based on the European Credits Transfer System) Format: fully online It is possible to enroll at any time of the year. Upon student s request it is possible to arrange for personalized face-to-face meetings, seminars and study group sessions with professors and academic advisors. COURSES First year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Introductory Psychology 12 credits Element of Human Physiology 12 credits Social Psychology 6 credits Developmental Psychology 12 credits Psychometrics I 12 credits Information Technology Basics 6 credits Second year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Psychometrics II 12 credits Psychobiology and Physiological Psychology 12 credits Psychodynamic psychology 12 credits Clinical Psychology I 6 credits Psychology of Socialization 6 credits Elective(s)* 6 credits Laboratory of Dynamic Psychology 6 credits Third year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Clinical Psychology II 6 credits Element of Psychiatry 6 credits Community Psychology 12 credits Occupational and Organizational Psychology 6 credits General Sociology 6 credits Elective(s)* 6 credits Laboratory of Clinical Psychology 6 credits Linguistic Competence 6 credits Graduation Thesis 6 credits * Elective(s) (to be chosen among those not taken yet 6+6) Statistics and Demography History of Medicine General Hygiene Sociology of Professions Cultural Anthropology 16

19 2.9. MASTER S DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES & TECHNIQUES The second-cycle Master s Degree in Psychology intends to provide qualified training for a profession or research and practice in Psychology. Competencies include: the analysis and evaluation of problematic issues proposed by people, families, groups, organizations, and communities, ability to carry out projects aimed at the prevention and therapy of psychological disorders and psychosocial and psychopathic risks. In order to be admitted to the second-cycle Master s Degree in Psychology applicants must possess a valid first-cycle Bachelor Degree. The second-cycle Master s Degree is a 2 year program offered online. The final exam of the degree program, intended to assess the technical-scientific and professional preparation of the student, consists of the completion and discussion of a written dissertation. Duration: 2 years Credits: 120 ECTS (European Credits Transfer and Accumulation System) COURSES First year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Cognitive Psychology 6 credits Neuropsychology 6 credits Developmental Cognitive Disorders 6 credits Psychiatry and Psychopathology 6 credits Clinical Methodologies 6 credits Theoretical Models, Research Techniques and Intervention in Dynamic Psychology 12 credits Elective* (s) 6+6 credits Laboratory: Methodologies and Techniques of the Psychodynamic Session 6 credits Second year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Clinical Methodologies II 6 credits Relationships and Observation Techniques in the Clinical Context 12 credits Theoretical and Operational Models of Community Psychology 12 credits Intervention Methodology of Emotional Disorders 6 credits Laboratory: Methods and Counseling Techniques 6 credits Dissertation 18 credits * Elective(s) (to be chosen among those not yet taken 6+6) Social Research Methodology Social Politics Public Healthcare and Community Medicine Human Resource Management BACHELORS & MASTER S DEGREE OUTCOMES AND PROFESSIONAL PROFILE The second-cycle Master s Degree in Psychology has professional potential in both the public and private sector, within organizations and institutions that provide assistance and care to people, groups, and communities, within social institutions that promote childhood protection, mental health, groups and communities. The graduate in Psychology, after passing the specific state examination, will be able to register to the A section of the Psychologists Register and perform the corresponding professional activities. The course prepares the following professionals: Specialists in psychological and psychotherapeutic sciences At the conclusion of the second-cycle Master s Degree in Psychology graduates will have acquired an appropriate knowledge and understanding of the following: Principal clinical and psychodynamic models related to intra-psychic processes, interpersonal relationships, the onset of the psychopathology, group and institutional 17

20 BACHELORS & MASTER S DEGREE dynamics related especially to clinical relationship models with people, couples, families, groups and institutions; Ecological models of the well-being and of the qualitative methodologies of researchintervention; Constitution of subjectivity, self-construction and identity processes, ethical and historical awareness of the concept of inter-subjectivity; Principal diagnostic and nosographic models for the evaluation of the personality necessary to formulate a therapy recommendation; Methods and techniques of data collection such as those related to: psychodynamic and ethnographic observation, individual and group evaluation, evaluation sessions, personality test, organizational culture analysis, community profile fulfillment; Methodologies for management of a clinical evaluation with people, couples, families, groups and organizations; Methodologies for advising people, couples, parents, organizations, community, intervention support methodologies, empowerment and training methodologies with groups and communities. 18

21 2.10. BACHELOR DEGREE IN ARTS ( specializing in cinematic arts, film and television production) The Bachelor Degree in Arts meets the growing international demand for a comprehensive practical undergraduate qualification that prepares students for work primarily in the visual arts field. It aims to provide a theoretical and practical preparation for this emerging landscape by merging the artistic concepts of traditional filmmaking with the technological tools that can be utilized in everything from independent news gathering and documentary filmmaking to commercial production and web video. In order to be admitted to the Bachelor Degree in Arts, applicants must possess a valid high school diploma. The Bachelor Degree is a 3-year program taught in English and offered in an online modality. The final exam of the degree program, intended to assess the technical-scientific and professional preparation of the student, consists of the completion and discussion of a written dissertation. Duration: 3 years Credits: 180 ECTS (based on the European Credits Transfer System) Format: fully online It is possible to enroll at any time of the year. Upon student s request it is possible to arrange for personalized face-to-face meetings, seminars and study group sessions with professors and academic advisors. BACHELORS & MASTER S DEGREE COURSES First year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System History and Social Impact of Entertainment 12 credits Language of New Media and Entertainment 12 credits Geography of Communication 12 credits Theatre and Dramaturgy of Ancient Times 12 credits Methodology of Historical Research 12 credits Second year 66 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Theories and Narrative Techniques 12 credits Visual Anthropology. The Ethnographic Cinema 12 credits Film Direction and Direction Laboratories credits From the first idea to the finished script: Story structure + Scriptwriting Lab 12+3 credits History of filmmaking Photography 6 credits Sociolinguistics and History of Dubbing 6 credits Third year 54 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System The importance of Aesthetics in Entertainment 6 credits Writing and Narrative. Reality, TV and cinematic representation 6 credits Sociology of Arts and Literature 6 credits History of Scenography, Theatre, TV and Movie Costume 6 credits Audiovisual Communication 6 credits Multimedia Technologies for Cinema and TV 6 credits Foreign Language 6 credits Dissertation 6 credits 19

22 BACHELORS & MASTER S DEGREE MASTER S DEGREE IN PHILOLOGY AND MODERN LITERATURE The second-cycle Master s Degree in Philology and Modern Literatures is focused on the study of Italian in its different articulations (literary, linguistic and philological-criticism) related to modern comparativist study and the literary, historic, philosophical, cultural and information theories applied to the humanistic sciences. In order to be admitted to the second-cycle Master s Degree in Philology and Modern Literatures applicants must possess a valid first-cycle Bachelor s Degree. The second-cycle Master s Degree is a 2 year program offered online. The final exam of the degree program, intended to assess the technical-scientific and professional preparation of the student, consists of the completion and discussion of a written dissertation. Duration: 2 years Credits: 120 ECTS (European Credits Transfer and Accumulation System) COURSES First year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Contemporary Italian Literature 12 credits Language Theory 12 credits History of Medieval Latin Language 12 credits Italian Language Didactics 6 credits Sociolinguistics 6 credits Cultural Sociology 6 credits Elective*(s) 6 credits Second year 60 credits ECTS - European Credit Transfer System Philology and Romance Linguistics 12 credits History of the Literary Criticism 12 credits Language Education 6 credits Theory and Techniques of mass communication 6 credits Elective*(s) 6 credits Extra Training Activities 6 credits Dissertation 12 credits * Elective(s) (to be chosen among those not yet taken 6+6) History of Aesthetics Language Education Stylistics and Rhetoric 12 credits History of Modern Philosophy 12 credits OUTCOMES AND PROFESSIONAL PROFILE High responsibility functions in activities related to cultural and scientific research services and institutes (public as well as private); in governmental and local institutions, in retrieval of activities, traditions and local identity in cultural centers, publishing houses, and press newsrooms. Graduates can consider future occupations in teaching, once having completed teacher training and passed the competitive exam required by current legislation. The course prepares the following professionals: Linguists and philologists At the conclusion of the second-cycle Master s Degree in Philology and Modern Literatures graduates will have acquired the following: Critical comprehension skills and proficiency in fields of Italian literature, linguistics, and Italian philology, necessary to develop capabilities, even at a beginner s level, necessary for independent research; 20

23 Advanced competencies in the principal methodologies of literary criticism, linguistic and philological sciences regarding the Italian language and culture through practical textual research in literary, linguistic and philological fields and the comparison with international research results in the above mentioned fields. BACHELORS & MASTER S DEGREE 21

24 3. MASTERS 3.1. INTERNATIONAL MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MASTERS The International MBA is specifically designed for high achieving individuals who want to take the next major step along their career path, focusing on the development of a global career at the strategic decision making level to the forefront of business theory and management practice. By covering key disciplines such as finance, management, economics, marketing, operations and strategy in depth, students acquire the skills and knowledge needed to manage across departments, markets and entire organizations. The Master program is structured to reflect the needs of modern international business, developing a blend of academic excellence and professional skills, offering highly marketable competencies set to stand out in strategic level positions. Starting from the management, business and economics principles, participants will be involved in specialized core courses to improve in depth business knowledge, competencies and skills. Duration: 12 months Credits: 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) COURSES Introductory Module The financial crisis: strategies for emergency management Core Course Requirements Competitive Environments and Business Venture People and Project Management Managerial Accounting Financial Accounting International Corporate Finance International Business Marketing in Diverse Environments Operations & Service Management Students are required to take four courses in one of the two designated concentration areas: Finance Concentration Requirements Financial Regulation & Corporate Governance Financial Markets and Instruments Project Finance and Risk Management Global Finance Management Concentration Requirements Organizational Behavior Managerial Economics and Business Administration Leadership and Change Management Business Information Systems 22

25 OUTCOMES AND PROFESSIONAL PROFILE To successfully fulfill the program expectations, students are required to achieve high levels of accomplishment by exercising a wide range of intellectual, practical and personal skills in a mature, balanced and productive way. Like all degree Programs at Marconi University, the International MBA program is based on a concept called Outcomes Based Learning. This breaks up the educational experience into the categories of knowledge and ability, identifying the things a student should know and be able to do upon completion. The International MBA program is structured to provide expert training and to prepare students to excel in the following fields and careers: Administrative services, Business ownership, Finance, Human resources and employee benefits, Labor relations, Management consulting, Marketing, Product development, Risk and insurance analysis, Sales and Training and development. MASTERS 3.2. MASTER IN FASHION MANAGEMENT & DESIGN The Master in Fashion Management & Design provides specialized lessons and laboratory activities. The first introductory part provides students with the basis of the fashion product, inspiration and design, starting from the history of costume and fashion. The second part, using the theoretical knowledge acquired from the previous lessons as a foundation, moves towards a more practical approach, providing students with insight into the Italian haute couture tradition. Duration: 12 months Credits: 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) COURSES Design theory and Practice Project tools and methods Fashion design and project History of art, fashion and costume Organization and management Promotion and distribution Virtual Laboratories The Virtual Laboratories provide a practical and operational experience through multimedia and interactive environments. In addition, they reinforce the acquired competences making references and deepening the fundamental elements of the design and production process. Visual elements of the project Meta-project Curves and surfaces: geometrical and differential analysis Digital representation Materials for design technologies and structures Fashion, mass media and fashion show PROJECT WORK After the completion of the modules, the participants will develop a written project work, in which they will be required to develop a practical case study, under the supervision of an academic tutor, to identify viable solutions in order to stimulate the problem solving attitude of students. 23

26 MASTERS OUTCOMES AND PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Like all degree Programs at Marconi University, the Master in Fashion Management & Design is based on a concept called Outcomes Based Learning. This breaks up the educational experience into the categories of knowledge and ability, identifying the things a student should know and be able to do upon completion. The Master program is structured to train professionals to meet the needs of internationally renowned fashion designers, through an innovative approach combining theoretical knowledge with practical experiences. Virtual laboratories, case studies, lectures and testimonies given by experts in the field ensure a highly practical and operational approach which emphasizes the Italian creativity and management system that made the fashion sector an excellence in the world. The Master was developed for those looking for professional training and refreshment in the field of fashion conception and design, in the realization of the fashion product, in the management and valorization of a fashion factory through appropriate communication and promotion strategies. More specifically, the expert in Fashion Management & Design will be able to follow the whole process of the fashion industry, from the products planning and design to the marketing, promotion and communication activities (e.g. fashion shows, showrooms, magazines, etc...). He/she can manage the entire fashion product lifecycle until its distribution and introduction to the target market MASTER IN INTERIOR DESIGN The Master in Interior Design is meant for individuals interested in understanding contemporary interior design, taking into account several subjects like art, history of design, colorimetry and materials in a multidisciplinary perspective. In particular, the Master program provides professionals with the competence, responsibility, sensitivity to changeable modern needs and capability to control the entire planning process. Strategic planning and management skills together with the opportunity to experiment creative and unconventional forms and solutions give the students the right instruments to balance the interplay between desire, images and essential practical needs. Duration: 12 months Credits: 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) COURSES Technical Drawing for Interior Design Introduction to Drawing The architectural drawing From sketches to orthogonal projections Three-dimensional drawing Introduction to perspective Perspective for Interior Design I Perspective for Interior Design II Rendering Concepts Rendering and backgrounds Layout and works presentation 24

27 History of Design and Furniture From prehistory to ancient history From Byzantine Empire to Asiatic traditions From Middle Ages to Baroque Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo in France and Spain From the Revivals Age to the Vienna Secession From Eclecticism to the Industrial Design The Modern Age The Contemporary Age Ecodesign Eco friendly Design The planning process The strategies Design specifics The role of light in interior Design The house items Furniture Materials and surfaces Design objects The means of transport The interiors The architecture Interior Design Lessons Methodology The work planning The small spaces The buildings Principles of Design The preliminary project Care of details Space Planning Basics Design examples The colors Professional practice The Interior Designer profession Introduction to the profession The skills of the Interior Designer The professional practice The marketing strategies The project The project management A look ahead Interior Design materials The ceramic The glass The metal Plastics Wood MASTERS 25

28 MASTERS Wall painting The carpets The floors The walls The ceilings The fittings Cabinets The kitchen The bathroom Interdisciplinary Photo Galleries Together with the lessons, the Master offers virtual study environments and in depth study of the issues addressed. This involves interactive and multimedia Interdisciplinary Photo Galleries dedicated to the history of design and furnishing. In particular, the Interdisciplinary Photo Galleries deal with: the pictorial representations of living spaces, just as they are shown in the history of art from the Middle Ages to the Modern era; the history of the changing tastes in living spaces and furnishing; the main design masters, their works and products representing their style. PROJECT WORK After the completion of the modules, the participants will develop a written project work, in which they will be required to develop a practical case study, under the supervision of an academic tutor, to identify viable solutions in order to stimulate the problem solving attitude of students. OUTCOMES AND PROFESSIONAL PROFILE The knowledge and skills acquired during the Master program enable students to work in the furnishings and decorations industry, in different retail outlets or in professional offices specialized in the sector. The interior designer works in close contact with architectural firms. He/she is competent in different sectors: interior design of houses, offices, set design, hotels, conference centers and luxury stores. The interior designer is able to plan and organize the design and decoration of interior spaces considering all aspects such as cost projection, time line materials and construction technology. Designers work with architects, customers and the brand management in order to fulfill the precise needs of the client. He/she is able to give shape to any kind of color, texture and material according to any desire, evaluate different qualifications of open and closed areas, choose elements for areas, make accurate decisions about residential organizations. 26

29 3.4. MASTER EXECUTIVE MBA The Executive MBA focuses on the essentials of business management, offering a structured and in-depth training of the main business activities. The Master program takes a rigorous, interactive approach to providing business professionals with the multidisciplinary knowledge, tools and skills that are required of executives and successful strategists. Learning in the Executive MBA at Marconi University is a student-oriented experience featuring many collaborative activities and projects so that participants can leverage the experiences of their teachers, academic advisors and peers. The following three main learning goals form the basis for the Master program: To integrate knowledge and skills of the professionals already involved in business activities, according to a strategic managerial perspective; To promote the change of the professional role of the worker and to accelerate their career path; To provide graduates with the ability to decode the changing market and to successfully thrive in the current competitive landscape. Duration: 12 months Credits: 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) MASTERS COURSES Business English for Italian Speakers Introductory Module - Elements of Mathematics and Statistics - Micro-Economics - Macro-Economics and Economic Policy Economics and Finance - Principles of Accounting - Corporate Investment Banking - Risk Management Human Resource Management - Organizational Beahaviour - People and Project Management Financial Management - Principles of Financial Management - International Corporate Finance Marketing - Marketing in Diverse Environments International Business International Business Managerial of Innovation - Managerial Economics and Business Administration Business Strategy - Business Strategy and Policies - International Corporate Finance - Leadership and Change Management 27

30 PROJECT WORK After the completion of the modules, the participants will develop a written project work, in which they will be required to develop a practical case study, under the supervision of an academic tutor, to identify viable solutions in order to stimulate the problem solving attitude of students. MASTERS OUTCOMES AND PROFESIONAL PROFILE The Executive MBA program is structured to provide expert training and to prepare students to excel in public/private organizations worldwide, through an innovative approach combining theoretical knowledge with practical experiences. The Executive MBA graduates will have find an optimal placement in the following careers: General accounting clerk General and industrial accounting director Wage and contributions director Budget Director Head of treasury Controller for management audit Business financial analyst Tax expert Corporate consultant Internal auditor Budget review director Risk manager Credit manager Business advisor 28

31 3.5. MASTER IN HUMAN RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATION The Master in Human Resources and Organization was created with the objective to provide a formative course structured for those who aspire to direct the staff of public and private organizations. It aims to provide the instruments for appropriate management of human capital that can meet the requirements of the current market and, at the same time, enhance the managed resources. This Master offers the opportunity to acquire in-depth comprehension of the most important factors that influence the behavior of people in organizations in order to create new generations of well-rounded and skillful professionals, especially in the field of individual and group motivation management, evaluation and development of human resources, remuneration policies management, incentive systems management, participatory tools management, and business cooperation and communication, for both the public and private sector. The didactic modules are supported by different types of activities such as: case studies, exercises, simulations, projects, seminars and lectures. MASTERS OVERVIEW The Master program takes a rigorous, interactive approach to providing business professionals with the multidisciplinary knowledge, tools and skills that are required of executives and successful strategists. Learning in the Master in Human Resources and Organization at Marconi University is a student-oriented experience featuring many collaborative activities and projects so that participants can leverage the experiences of their teachers, academic advisors and peers. Nowadays, in the demanding field of human resources, professionals must be able to adequately understand the inner workings of the labor market, specifically, in relation to the organization they work. This course will allow students to full comprehend: The labor market from the legal point of view, linked to the development of industrial and labor relations The organization from the evolutionary point of view, concerning internal and external management models, objectives and communication processes that regulate the complex system of internal relations, organizational environment and corporate identity Change management, innovation management, knowledge management and the acknowledgment of the training variable as a strategic element of the organization. Duration: 1500 hours Credits: 60 ECTS COURSES Students of Master in Human Resources and Organization at Marconi University will enjoy a variety of courses pertaining to human resources, management and labor relations. The multidisciplinary courses included are designed to expand participants knowledge and provide them with the tools and skills that are required of successful executives and strategists. The syllabus of Master in Human Resources and Organization is articulated in four fundamental macromodules as listed below: Business and Management area Business Environment and Managerial Economics; International Business; Total Quality Management; Leadership and Change Management. Organization and Human Resources area Organizational Behavior; Organizational Theory; Business Communication; International Human Resource Management. Legal, Training and IT area International Labor Law and Industrial Relations; Corporate Learning and Development; Business Information Systems. 29

32 Sociological and Psychological area Sociology; Sociology of Work; Sociology of Corporate Knowledge; Ethics in Business; Work and Organizational Psychology. MASTERS OUTCOMES The Master in Human Resources and Organization is based on a concept called Outcomes Based Learning, which breaks up the educational experience into the categories of knowledge and ability, identifying the things a student should know and be able to do upon completion. Students will be able to: Identify the trends affecting Human Resource Management Analyze human resource activities Outline how the strategic human resource planning process is utilized to meet employee and company goals Write a job description and the job specifications for it based on a job analysis Diagram and explain a typical selection process in sequential order Describe monetary and non-monetary compensation plans Justify the need for training and development Summarize basic previsions of legislation affecting Human Resource Management Outline a progressive discipline sequence Justify the importance of each stage in a grievance procedure Research a selected topic in Human Resource Management. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE The Master program is structured to provide expert training and to prepare students to excel in public/private organizations worldwide, through an innovative approach combining theoretical knowledge with practical experiences. Virtual laboratories, case studies, lectures and testimonies given by experts in the field ensure a highly practical and operational approach. The careers that await the Master in Human Resources and Organization professional are as follows: Human resources director Human resources management expert Personnel selection and evaluation expert Human resources department personnel Vocational training expert Performance analysis and evaluation expert Organizational communication expert Industrial and labor relations expert Project manager Employment consultant. 30

33 3.6. MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS RELATIONS The phenomenon of Globalization has had a significant effect on the international marketplace, as ever imposing technological advancements facilitate transnational relations between vastly diverse nations and markets. As a consequence, corporate strategy has been faced with the task of adapting accordingly. The Master in International Business Relations responds to this need for modernization in the international arena and to align one-self to the requirements expressed by these new trends. The training program intends to develop skilled professionals capable of making the best use of the tools and methods needed to operate in an increasingly dynamic and global environment, such as the international markets. Through the Master program, students will achieve a thorough understanding of economic, financial, strategic, marketing and communication scenarios that influence and regulate market trends and international affairs. Particular attention is devoted to the interdisciplinary approach, a key feature of International Business Relations. Elements of the economics and science of diplomacy are intertwined with law and sociology, as well as communication and geopolitics. MASTERS Duration: 12 months Credits: 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) COURSES International Business Economic Geo-politics Global Finance International Business Corporate Investment Banking Case studies International Marketing International Economics Marketing Marketing in the Diverse Environments Case studies International Law International Law Comparative tax law International trade law Case studies International Relations Geo-politics History and sociology of international relations History of contemporary political thought International cooperation policies Case studies PROJECT WORK After the completion of the modules, the participants will develop a written project work, in which they will be required to develop a practical case study, under the supervision of an academic tutor, to identify viable solutions in order to stimulate the problem solving attitude of students. 31

34 MASTERS OUTCOMES AND PROFESSIONAL PROFILE At the conclusion of the Master in International Business Relations, graduates will be capable of operating in multinational companies and international organizations, both public and private. They will have developed the necessary skills and competences for effective intervention, and also a practical expertise to be applied to scenarios of real-world business, in relation to an international context. The possible careers that await the International Business Relations specialist are as follows: Export Manager Operator in international organizations (governmental or non) International Trade Technician International Relations for private companies or institutions Operator in the field of economic and financial communication Various positions in multinational companies, government agencies or global institutions 32

35 3.7. MASTER IN EDUCATION LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES (GREEK LANGUAGE) The increasing impact that new technologies have on our lifestyles, the means of information and knowledge transmission and the education sector in general is continuously transforming and updating the traditional educational setting and its methods. As a consequence to the rapid spread of emerging technologies and to the sharing and globalization of knowledge, new indemand competences and skills are required for those operating in the educational field. The Master in Educational Leadership, Management and Emerging Technologies responds to this important process of innovation of teaching/learning theory and practice, providing a comprehensive training for educators and administrators able to influence and manage organizational change at various levels in today s education system. The Master program is designed for those who seek roles as leaders in the field of education, exposing them to innovative research and practice in the leadership, management and administration of educational institutions. Taught by experienced practitioners and active researchers in the field, the Master integrates theory and practice to enable graduates to gain academic and practical skills in oral communication, problem solving, critical thinking and team building. Duration: 12 months Credits: 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) MASTERS COURSES - Leadership and Change Management - Organizational Behavior - People and Project Management - Structure of Educational Systems - Lifelong learning Theories - Educational Design - Advanced e-learning Strategies and Multimedia Environments for Learning - Operational Environment in Lifelong Learning - E-learning and Humanities PROJECT WORK After the completion of the modules, the participants will develop a written project work, in which they will be required to develop a practical case study, under the supervision of an academic tutor, to identify viable solutions in order to stimulate the problem solving attitude of students. OUTCOMES AND PROFESSIONAL PROFILE At the end of the Master students will be able to: - Make use of the most common, interactive emerging technologies and multimedia as an integration to educational activities; - Demonstrate a critical awareness of the complex forces impacting on leadership and management in organizations; - Develop a sound understanding and appreciation of current issues in leadership and management; - Exhibit an enhanced appreciation of forces and values impacting on policy development and implementation in education and training; - Contribute to a raised standard of managerial performance within education and other human services. Career opportunities for graduates of Master in Education Leadership, Management and Emerging Technologies include but are not limited to teaching and school administration. 33

36 MASTERS Graduates can also consider the following fields: - College and university administration - Sports management - Public school administration - Corporate training leadership - Recreation management - Educational policy administration - Human resources - Business management 3.8. MASTER IN ANCIENT HISTORY, CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION The Master in Ancient History, Culture and Civilization is dedicated to the study of Ancient History and classic civilization and culture, with a particular focus on institutional, social and economic organizations. The course program has been specifically designed for Ancient studies graduates who desire further qualification and knowledge in Ancient History. To facilitate the methodical approach to the study of the specialized course content, the first part of the Master is concentrated on historiography and historical research methodology, while the specialized modules address in detail classic Greek and Ancient Roman institutions, social and political order, tradition, culture and artistic expression. Duration: 12 months Credits: 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) COURSES Introductory Module Understanding Ancient History. A guided outline Civilitazion Axial Civilizations: Classical Greece I The Axial Civilizations: Classic Greece II UD01 - Emancipation of thought from myth UD02 - Post axial civilizations: "transcendent order" and "mundane order" UD03 - Origins, expansion and decline of the Persian Empire Historical Research Methodology Methodology in Historical Research. Introduction The role played by Federico Chabod Ferdinand Braudel and the long duration The Poznan School The theory of sources and methodology of historical knowledge L'école méthodique and Charles Seignobos Leopold von Ranke Historiography Introduction to Greek Historiography Greek Historiography Notion of History and Sources The Logographers and Herodotus of Halicarnassus Thucydides Xenophon, Polybius and Plutarch Latin Historiography from the Origins to the Age of Sulla 34

37 Latin Historiography from the Age of Caesar to the Imperial Age History of Institutions The Greek invention of the polis, of politics ad of the political Rule by some: the politics of Solon, c. 600 BCE Rule by all: the Athenian revolution, c. 500 BCE The Human measure: the Greek invention of political theory The Socrates trial Rule by one revisited: politics from Xenophon to Alexander the Great Cicero Political Philosophy and the World of Plutarch Roman Institutions: Overview and Origins The Republican Constitution Family and the Religion in Rome Social and Economic History Democracy and Communal Life in Athens (I) Democracy and Communal Life in Athens (II) The Roman Social System The Crisis of the Republic and Roman Society The Social System of the Empire The Economic Space of the Cities and the World of Agriculture Craft Industries Land Business Ventures Different levels of trading The Republican Economy and Roman Law (I) The Republican Economy and Roman Law (II) Ancient Greek and Ancient Roman Civilizations Art & Culture of Antiquity MASTERS PROJECT WORK After the completion of the modules, the participants will develop a written project work, in which they will be required to develop a practical case study, under the supervision of an academic tutor, to identify viable solutions in order to stimulate the problem solving attitude of students. OUTCOMES AND PROFESSIONAL PROFILE At the conclusion of the Master in International Business Relations, graduates will be capable of operating in multinational companies and international organizations, both public and private. They will have developed the necessary skills and competences for effective intervention, and also a practical expertise to be applied to scenarios of real-world business, in relation to an international context. The possible careers that await the International Business Relations specialist are as follows: Export Manager Operator in international organizations (governmental or non) International Trade Technician International Relations for private companies or institutions Operator in the field of economic and financial communication Various positions in multinational companies, government agencies or global institutions 35

38 3.9. MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MASTERS The process of globalization that has affected markets has led to a strong boost in the tourism product, extending the range of resources and requiring those who work in the field to be in possession of up-to-date professional abilities and increasingly developed managerial skills. Faced with a complex and competitive market, in a world in which consumers / tourists are becoming more demanding and require customized yet reasonably priced products, tourism businesses must comply with continuous cultural, organizational and managerial innovations. The hospitality sector must respond to the constant demand for improvement of service quality and be capable of measuring effectiveness and efficiency of the management systems in use, in a general perspective of growth and development. Through theoretical study and practical application, the overall objective of the Master is to develop effective approaches and processes of tourism and hospitality management, in order to: Introduce the general principles of efficient management, with particular regard to goods / services; Raise awareness of the economic scenarios and strategies for marketing and communications that influence and regulate the development of the tourism market; Indicate the critical issues and business opportunities affecting the tourism and hospitality industry. Duration: Credits: Format: 1,500 hours 60 ECTS (based on the European Credits Transfer System) fully online It is possible to enroll at any time of the year. Upon student s request it is possible to arrange for personalized face-to-face meetings, seminars and study group sessions with professors and academic advisors. COURSES Business Administration Business administration Analysis of balance sheet Accounting Control tools Business case studies General Management Managerial economics and business administration Business strategy and policies Business organization Strategic Processes of Innovation Fundamentals of innovation: notions and dynamics Organization of innovative processes in the national and international setting Innovational project management Principles and tools for the development of a new product Management of innovative teams Marketing Market analysis Consumer behavior Marketing strategy 36

39 Positioning strategies Communication strategies Marketing of innovations Case studies Economy and Techniques of the Hotel Industry Sociology of tourism Economy and management of the tourism industry Tourism statistics Tourism legislation Case studies Web Solutions for the Promotion of Tourism and Hotels Characteristics of web communication Various types of e-commerce systems and solutions Web-marketing principles Operative choices for Internet marketing: from the website to e-commerce Social networks and network marketing Means of online payment and privacy Privacy and security in e-commerce MASTERS Virtual laboratories, case studies, lectures and testimonies given by experts in the field ensure a highly practical and operational approach. After the completion of the modules, the participants will develop a written project work, in which they will be required to develop a practical case study, under the supervision of an academic tutor, to identify viable solutions in order to stimulate the problem solving attitude of students OUTCOMES AND PROFESSIONAL PROFILE The Master in International Hospitality and Tourism helps create professionals with business, management and organizational expertise, which are capable of taking on operational roles and responsibilities in all aspects of the tourism and hospitality industry. The careers that await the tourism and hospitality specialist are as follows: Tourism promotions manager Tourism marketing expert Hospitality manager Food and beverage manager Event planning Restaurant and night club management Government tourism minister 37

40 3.10. MASTER IN COMPUTER SCIENCE MASTERS With the spread of information technologies into contemporary lifestyles and into many different professional contexts, it is evident how important is to meet the growing demand for highqualified learning programs for the development and project of effective and innovative IT solutions. The Master in Computer Science responds to this need and represents an important opportunity of vocational training on: development/implementation of information systems architecture; development, management and maintenance of business databases; implementation of guidelines for software development; knowledge and implementation of policies for the security and reliability of systems and the web. The Master enables students to project, develop, create, manage and maintain business information systems and is specifically focused on the physical structure of the information network. Moreover, the Master provides students with the basics in the field of the development of software and the management of business databases, web applications and mobile technology. Duration: 1,500 hours Credits: 60 ECTS (based on the European Credits Transfer System) Format: fully online It is possible to enroll at any time of the year. Upon student's request it is possible to arrange for personalized face-to-face meetings with professors and academic advisors. COURSES Computer networks Networks general infrastructures Introduction to reference models Architecture and network typologies Mobile and wireless radio systems Database Creation, management and interaction with database Information retrieval Database management automation Distributed databases Database functionality evaluation Information encoding Software engineering Software processes modeling Analysis and management of software development process Maintenance and incremental development of software, with a specific focus on modularity Software programming for local web servers and their interaction with clients Self-learning systems Security Security and reliability of systems Cryptography Authentication techniques - Web security Access control Block cipher algorithm Virtual laboratories, case studies, lectures and testimonies given by experts in the field ensure a highly practical and operational approach. After the completion of the modules, the participants will develop a written project work, in which they will be required to develop a practical case study, under the supervision of an academic tutor, to identify viable solutions in order to stimulate the problem solving attitude of students. OUTCOMES AND PROFESSIONAL PROFILE The Master in Computer Science intends to form high-skilled professionals able to work in public and private organizations worldwide as business information systems managers. 38

41 4. LANGUAGE COURSES The Marconi University Language Center provides a wide range of courses and services for all faculties and programs. We offer courses in 6 languages for personal, professional and academic growth at various levels, which are available to prospective and current students. We also offer an online intensive "Italian for Foreigners" course, a program that helps non-native speakers learn Italian in the blink of an eye! The Center is responsible for the development of the language course contents and for the multimedia supports. The Center consists of the following multimedia language learning facilities which serve all of our students: Self-learning audio-video laboratory Self-learning language laboratory Self-learning computer laboratory Seminar rooms Projection room Booth for simultaneous interpretation Fully-equipped classrooms Recording studio Language courses offered: Spanish Russian French English German Italian LANGUAGE COURSES According to the Common European Framework of References for Languages, Marconi language courses provide competences in Listening, Reading, Spoken Interaction and Production and Writing, embracing the six identified proficiency levels: Basic User A1 Breakthrough A2 Waystage Indipendent User B1 Threshold B2 Vantage Proficient User C1 Operational Proficiency Effective C2 Mastery In order to integrate and complete students' language learning path, Marconi University also offers its electronic European Language Portfolio accredited by the Council of Europe in The European Language Portfolio is a tool in which those who are learning or have learned a language, whether in a formal or an informal context, can record and reflect on their language learning and intercultural experiences. It is a powerful instrument to encourage and support autonomous language learning, monitor and assess one's own progress and set learning strategies and objectives according to one's individual needs. Marconi's e-elp is freely accessible to all students enrolled in any language course the university provides. 39

42 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES 5. ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES GOAL Our Advanced Professional Training Courses provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to face and respond to one of the living matter within our learning system: the relationship between school and work. It stands to reason that there is a strong need for a restructuring of education in order to allow graduates to undertake an academic studying path able to give them effective professional opportunities. AIMS The advanced vocational study path offered is based on an innovative approach combining theoretical knowledge with practical experiences. Apprenticeships within goods and services production firms will be organized. Participants will be able to make a work experience in those job market sectors characterized by a concrete shortage of high- professional resources. TARGET AUDIENCE Courses are structured to train professionals who intend to improve their practical skills. In order to be admitted applicants must possess a High School Diploma. Admission is also allowed to those in possession of a degree or a professional qualification obtained after a learning and training path according to the law DL 226/2005. LEARNING STRATEGY Courses are structured and delivered in a blended format, merging advanced technological E- learning solutions (on-line lessons, simulations, online assessment) together with traditional activities (face-to-face lessons and seminars). CREDITS After a student completes one of our Advanced Professional Training Course and wants to enroll to a coherent Degree Course (supposing that he/she possesses the necessary admission requirements) it is possible to receive a transfer of credits for the exams taken and passed. OVERVIEW The duration of the course depends on the amount of credits the student has when he/she enrolls: 4 Four-month term for those who do not have any credits 4 Three-month term - for those who have some credits at the time of enrollment A) 4 Four-month term B) 4 Three-month term 1 st Term. (400 hours) online learning and 1 st Term. (350 hours) online learning and assessment 2 nd Term. (400 hours) online learning and assessment, simulations, practice training laboratories 3 rd Term. (400 hours) online learning and assessment, face-to face/virtual apprenticeship 4 th Term. (400 hours) face-to face/virtual apprenticeship, project work development, final exam assessment 2 nd Term. (350 hours) online learning and assessment, simulations, practice training laboratories 3 rd Term. (350 hours) online learning and assessment, face-to face/virtual apprenticeship 4 th Term. (450 hours) face-to face/virtual apprenticeship, project work development, final exam 40

43 5.1. ENERGY SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN PROFESSIONAL PROFILE The Energy Systems Technician has specific skills in the field of hydraulic and thermal machines and technical machinery of civil and industrial buildings. Graduates will be able to coordinate the setting up, starting up, control and maintenance on systems and machines and to carry out the necessary technical activities of regulation and control. They will also be able to dimension, taking into account safety and antipollution norms, simple machineries, also specifying a forecast for the prices. PROFESSIONAL OUTCOMES The main professional outcomes of the Energy Systems Technician in the public as well as in the private sector are the followings: executive job in companies or technical offices operating in the field of thermotechnic or machinery; civil and industrial heating plants installer and maintenance technician; responsible for the control and the revision of the energetic plants. OVERVIEW The course has the aim of providing the cultural basis in the field of thermodynamic and specific competencies in the sector of heating system for civil and industrial buildings. The basics will allow the graduate to operate also in the field of alternative energies. COURSES A. Theoretical basis Disciplines (for the exams taken and passed it is possible to receive a transfer of credits for a possible future enrollment to a coherent Degree Course) ING-IND/09 Energetic systems ING-IND/10 Industrial technical physics ING-IND/17 Industrialplants ING-IND/08 Energy Conversion plants ING-IND/35 Energy production and distribution networks management ING-IND/10 Energy conversion and distribution systems safety ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES TOPICS FIRST PART: Introduction to the energetic problem Energetic cycle Primary energy sources Energetic market rearrangement and liberalization Historical evolution of the energy issue Energy analysis and energy modeling SECOND PART: Energetic Systems Energy systems Energy resources Energy vectors Transformation and conversion energy processes Technologies for the production of electric energy and heating Energy final uses Fuel cells 41

44 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES Hydrogen Energy systems for mobility THIRD PART: Nuclear issue Decommissioning Radiation protection B. Practical activities Laboratory activities session Internship at qualified companies. It is also possible upon request to activate a virtual internship for those who are not able to carry it out at the University 5.2. RADIATION PROTECTION TECHNICIAN PROFESSIONAL PROFILE The Radiation Protection Technician is a highly trained figure able to provide technical and practical support. He/she has to implement well-defined and preconceived protocols, in order to develop and carry out production and service activities. The Radiation Protection Technician supports experts in different activities: in conducting physics laboratory tests and researches, in the process of nuclear energy production and in medical radiology. Moreover he/she should be able to check technical system instruments and equipment and to monitor their general safety conditions. PROFESSIONAL OUTCOMES Radiation Protection Technicians will have the opportunity to apply to the following work fields: radioisotope pharmaceutical production industry; radiation equipment production industry; public or private medical radiation therapy departments; nuclear waste disposal industry; research laboratories. OVERVIEW The course has the aim of providing the cultural basis needed to face radioprotection problems that may occur when using ionizing radiation sources. The student will be able to use the most commonly used nuclear instrumentations and to correctly interpret statistical collected data. The course also provides students with an up-to-date knowledge of the current regulations in the field of radiation protection. COURSES A. Theoretical basis Disciplines (for the exams taken and passed it is possible to receive a transfer of credits for a possible future enrollment to a coherent Degree Course) FIS/04 Nuclear Physics ING-IND/35 Workplace safety and hygiene ING-IND/19 Radiation protection ING-IND/19 Safety in high risk equipment ING-IND/19 Decommissioning and nuclear waste management 42

45 TOPICS Radiation characteristics: alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, neutrons, etc. Biological effects of ionizing radiations Measuring unit in radiation dosimetry: activity and exposure, absorbed dose, equivalent dose Radiation protection objectives Radiation protection system in Italy: structure and functions Maximum dose for people Classification of places and working conditions: maximum dose for workers Protection system in emergencies Introduction to the consequences of Cernobyl and Fukushima accidents on people and workers B. Practical activities Laboratory activities session Internship at qualified companies. It is also possible upon request to activate a virtual internship for those who are not able to carry it out at the University COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL PROFILE The Communication Specialist for Public Administration is a professional figure characterized by a high-skill competence in the field of communication management. He/she is able to elaborate several communication strategies within institutional structures, to collaborate in the definition of an effective communicative process and to support the management of different communication relationships. This professional figure is focused on the public company s external image and on its relations with press and institutions. PROFESSIONAL OUTCOMES professional consultancy in the field of communication for public administration (in public relations or integrated communication offices for instance); professional research and consultancy activities in the field of communication for public administration and for social advertising (in public companies for instance). ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES OVERVIEW The student acquires: basics in the field of socioeconomic and management theoretical and practical knowledge of the structural features of the organization and its functioning processes ability to interpret social phenomenons executive and managerial skills expertise in the development, implementation and management of institutional websites COURSES A. Theoretical basis Disciplines (for the exams taken and passed it is possible to receive a transfer of credits for a possible future enrollment to a coherent Degree Course) M-PSI/06 Business and organizations psychology M-PSI/01 Communication psychology M-PSI/05 Social psychology M-PSI/04 Socialization psychology 43

46 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES SECS-P/10 Company structure TOPICS Organizational culture Social and public communication Administrative documentation editing Public relations offices Press offices; information and persuasiveness Institutional communication transparency Public services quality Ethical professional behaviour in public communication Basics of public law Public administration sciences Communication psychology Social psychology Behavioural and opinions psychology Persuasiveness Psychology Basics of web communication Basics of web-marketing Usability and accessibility Basics of web developing and programming Basics of web graphics E-commerce systems and solutions B. Practical activities Laboratory activities session Internship at qualified companies. It is also possible upon request to activate a virtual internship for those who are not able to carry it out at the University URBAN RESTORATION SPECIALIST PROFESSIONAL PROFILE At the conclusion of the course the student will have acquired the competences needed to support and collaborate with experts in the field. His/her duties includes the implementation of well-defined and preconceived protocols in the field of urban, architectural and territorial restoration. PROFESSIONAL OUTCOMES Consultancy and assistance within local public administrations in the field of restoration and recovery of the historic and architectural heritage. OVERVIEW The course has the aim of providing the following basics: architectural heritage restoration through urban plan design revitalization according to national and local legislation projects layout in territorial and urban planning territorial analysis principles, criteria and models: determination of planning data and analysis of their consequences on the territory 44

47 COURSES A. Theoretical basis Disciplines (for the exams taken and passed it is possible to receive a transfer of credits for a possible future enrollment to a coherent Degree Course) ICAR/20 Urban engineering ICAR/08 Basics of structural mechanics ING-IND/15 CAD-CAE drafting ING-IND/28 Risk and safety in construction sites and infrastructures ICAR/14 Architectural composition IUS/10 Urbanistic law TOPICS Territorial organization and management of public administration Local jurisdiction, city plans and local strategic plans Urban development planning Urban limits and law limits Theories and techniques of territorial planning Environmental impact assessment B. Practical activities Laboratory activities session Internship at qualified companies. It is also possible upon request to activate a virtual internship for those who are not able to carry it out at the University BIOLOGICAL CONTROL SPECIALIST PROFESSIONAL PROFILE The Biological Control Specialist is able to offer assistance and technical consultancy on the use of products against plants infestation. He/she assists operators in the choice of the equipment, analyzes soil to determine its characteristics and also ensures process and product quality control. This professional figure is also responsible for providing documentary evidence of conducted activities and to ensure compliance with safety procedures. ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES PROFESSIONAL OUTCOMES The Biological Control Specialist offers assistance to experts in the field and follows procedures aimed at realizing preventative and controlling measures on plant production process within farms. At the end of the course he/she has acquired skills in the field of agrarian ecology with specific knowledge of the interaction between plants and ecosystem and pathogens. He/she is also capable of using computer and laboratories instruments. The main professional outlets of the Biological Control Specialist are: employment within biological agriculture farms; technical assistance in the field of biological farming; biological farming controlling and certification; biological products storage, sale and improvement; useful insects and antagonist microorganisms livestocking; technical instruments testing for biological farming protection. 45

48 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES OVERVIEW The course has the aim of providing the basics in the field of biology, ecology, diagnosis, epidemiology and analysis of the main Mediterranean plants and cultivations. COURSES A. Theoretical basis Disciplines (for the exams taken and passed it is possible to receive a transfer of credits for a possible future enrollment to a coherent Degree Course) BIO/04 Plant physiology AGR/12 Plant pathology AGR/02-03 Basics of plant production AGR/11 Agriculture entomology AGR/13 Agricultural chemistry TOPICS Biological cultivations: soil fertility plant production horticulture arboriculture plant protection in bio-agriculture protection from phytophagous protection from diseases harvest preservation and protection undesired plants control B. Practical activities Laboratory activities session Internship at qualified companies. It is also possible upon request to activate a virtual internship for those who are not able to carry it out at the University. 46

49 5.6. E-COMMERCE SPECIALIST PROFESSIONAL PROFILE In the globalization framework, the enterprises find, in the co-marketing techniques, interactive marketing and the Network marketing (considered as a transfer of products or services from the manufacturer to the consumer B2C ) an ideal instrument to develop successful strategies in a more and more heated market competition. Precisely, the range of the enterprises functions related to the marketing (promotional services, marketing research, advertising, product management) is getting more and more important with the emphasizing of the globalization processes. In this framework, it becomes essential taking care of the vocational training of those in charge of the organization and the management of an important sector in the marketing strategies. The co-marketing techniques allow to differentiate the supply and to create, through coalitions and strategic partnerships, real out/and/out barriers against the competition. The interactive marketing analyzes the instruments that the Internet offers to the company in the E-commerce framework. PROFESSIONAL OUTCOMES The profile of the E-commerce Specialist refers to an operator with specific skills in the definition of marketing models based on the web. His main expertise are the planning, implementing and maintenance of the technologic platform of the website as a function of E-commerce. In order to do this he works together with the Web Master operator in charge of the structure of the company web and leads the planning and the development of prototypes, simulations and virtual environments oriented to E-commerce. OVERVIEW The course has the aim of guiding students through an educational path which includes the analysis and knowledge of the innovative techniques of marketing such as the evolution towards E-commerce, a modern instrument of economic transaction. The course introduces students to the basics of marketing and of company communication in order to better understand the analytical study of the innovative techniques of marketing. The student will thus achieve the useful instruments and the right methodologies to work in a fast changing background according to new models and partnership logics. ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES COURSES Theoretical basis Disciplines (for the exams taken and passed it is possible to receive a transfer of credits for a possible future enrollment to a coherent Degree Course) M-PSI/06 Business and organizations psychology M-PSI/01 Communication psychology M-PSI/05 Social psychology M-PSI/04 Socialization psychology SECS-P/10 Company structure SECS-P/08 Marketing SECS-P/10 Company structure IUS/04 Commercial law SECS-P/08 Economy and management of innovation INF/01 Basics of information technology 47

50 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES TOPICS Fundamentals of commercial law Strategic marketing International marketing Co-marketing Internet marketing Interactive marketing Web communication fundamentals Web-marketing fundamentals Usability and accessibility Basics of web planning and development Web graphic fundamentals E-commerce systems and solutions Safety systems for commercial transactions through the Internet B. Practical activities Laboratory activities session Internship at qualified companies. It is also possible upon request to activate a virtual internship for those who are not able to carry it out at the University TOURIST SERVICES TECHNICIAN PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Tourist Services Technicians are key figures for the development and definition of strategies aimed at optimizing resources and tourist services on the territory. He/she conducts analysis on the tourist market in order to adapt supply to demand. He/she is also able to foresee touristic services demand analyzing the right balance between cost and quality. This professional figure formulates commercial strategies involving different actors coming from various sectors linked to tourism (holidays, business, culture, sport and conferences). PROFESSIONAL OUTCOMES With the aim to implement and define tourist offices services and their functioning, the course prepares students for the following professional figures: expert in tourism promotion and management: he/she operates within the human resources management sector and is oriented towards a customer satisfaction perspective; expert in tourism marketing: he/she plans and develops marketing strategies and tactics, both in a national and international framework; expert in hospitality management: he/she takes care of hospitality operational areas, ensures the production of goods and services in the field of accommodation, food services, holiday packages, transports, leisure and reception. OVERVIEW The course aims at giving students specific competences in the different areas of tourism services, with a special concern on innovative management of communication and marketing. COURSES A. Theoretical basis Disciplines (for the exams taken and passed it is possible to receive a transfer of credits for a possible future enrollment to a coherent Degree Course) 48

51 SECS-P/10 M-PSI/05 M-PSI/04 M-PSI/06 M-PSI/01 SPS/09 Company structure Social psychology Socialization psychology Business and organizations psychology Communication psychology Sociology of work TOPICS Public management of companies services (national and local offices, tourist boards, planning and organization branches, operating entities, etc.) Marketing Strategical marketing Tourism psychology and tourism sociology Communication psychology Hospitality economy and techniques (organization, management, accountancy and budgeting of hospitality structures, congress management food services management techniques holiday package) Tourist offices management and economy International exchange procedures (banks and international transactions, insurance, currency, customs and transports procedures) Informative systems and IT systems for tourism E-commerce Tourism statistics Tourism law Strategic innovation processes Tourism English B. Practical activities Laboratory activities session Internship at qualified companies. It is also possible upon request to activate a virtual internship for those who are not able to carry it out at the University. ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES 5.8. LABOUR CONTRACT LAW SPECIALIST PROFESSIONAL PROFILE The Labour Contract Law Specialist can operate both in the private and public sector. His/her role is to ensure that employment law is put into practice according to different aspects: career advancement, salary, vacations, working hours, equal opportunity, security, fiscal and social security obligations etc. In this perspective, this professional figure is an outstanding candidate for any position that requires legislative and economic competencies in the field of labour law within public and private goods and services production firms. PROFESSIONAL OUTCOMES The Labour Contract Law Specialist supports employees in all the different working contexts and can carry out his/her duties within a company or as an external consultant. The course prepares students to operate as staff managers in companies, associations and public or private bodies, with specific reference to the management of contracts. OVERVIEW The course introduces fundamental concepts and provides specific knowledge in the field of employment contract laws. Employment law specialists is a high-skilled professional profile able to 49

52 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES distinguish the different employment statuses (employee, self-employed, freelance etc.) and to distinguish the different contractual conditions. At the end of the learning path students will be able to: examine labour law underlying its main characteristics and its evolution; determine and draw up an employment contract according to contexts and to company specific objectives; perform the administrative duties of the company; join human resource management and administrative procedures. COURSES A. Theoretical basis Disciplines (for the exams taken and passed it is possible to receive a transfer of credits for a possible future enrollment to a coherent Degree Course) SPS/09 Sociology of work IUS/09 Principles of public law IUS/07 Labour law IUS/10 Administrative law IUS/12 Tax law TOPICS Work relationship (from the drawing up of the contract to its termination) Working performance (legal and organizational aspects) Salary (structure and legal aspects) Company structure and staff budgeting techniques Equal opportunity Privacy and use of personal data Trade unions and companies negotiation Occupational safety B. Practical activities Laboratory activities session Internship at qualified companies. It is also possible upon request to activate a virtual internship for those who are not able to carry it out at the University ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN PROFESSIONAL PROFILE The Accounting Technician drafts the general entry of the company in order to edit the balance sheet. Furthermore, he collects and produces all the useful data to edit the balance sheet. Usually he is part of a team group following the guidelines of a supervisor. In particular he is specialized in the following activities: accounting and fiscal compliances, clients and suppliers accountability, bank accountability, monthly or quarterly closure, cash flow and reporting activity. In smaller companies he also takes care of the analytic accountability and of the management control. He knows the objectives, the logical structure and the operation mechanisms of the financialeconomic systems of control of the companies, the principles ruling accountability in general, the company balance sheet for what concerns the civil and fiscal aspects. He has the basics of business economics, taxation law, company structure. He also knows how to use the information and communication technologies. He is precise, attentive, concentrated, trustworthiness, able to work in a team and together with workers of 50

53 other sectors, problem solver. PROFESSIONAL OUTCOMES Public and private companies of any size. OVERVIEW The course has the aim of providing a concrete knowledge of business economics, tributary law and company organization. The Accounting Technician has also a specific practical and operative preparation on the principles ruling the company fiscal accounting and its balance sheet for what concerns the civil and fiscal aspects. He/she is also experienced in the field of analytic accounting and budgeting procedures. COURSES Theoretical basis Disciplines (for the exams taken and passed it is possible to receive a transfer of credits for a possible future enrollment to a coherent Degree Course) SECS-P/07 Political economy SECS-P/07 Methodologies and company quantitative determination IUS/12 Tributary law SECS-P/10 Company structure SECS-P/07 Balance sheets and company audits SECS-S/06 Mathematical finance TOPICS Characteristics of the company accounting systems-subsystems Basics of company structure: structures, functions, working procedures The double entry method: instruments and applications Main integrated accounting software Computer applications for the simulation of the total earning variables Accounting analytic basics and management control Characteristics, functions and subject of the working balance sheet National and European civil and fiscal rule regarding the company accounting management Editing techniques and balance sheet drafting Basics of bank techniques B. Practical activities Laboratory activities session Internship at qualified companies. It is also possible upon request to activate a virtual internship for those who are not able to carry it out at the University. ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES 51

54 6. ACCREDITATION Marconi University is a public university recognized by the Italian Government and approved as the first Italian Open University by the Ministerial Decree of 1 March Marconi University, operates according to the European rules and is part of the European High Education Area. ACCREDITATION Recognition in Italy The academic courses of Marconi University are legally recognized and accredited in Italy in compliance with the Act No. 127 of 15 May 1997 and with the Decree of the MIUR - Education, University and Research Ministry No. 509 of 3 November MIUR is the Italian official accreditation body for all university programs and courses. Recognition in Europe The recognition of Italian university degrees in Europe makes reference to the so-called Bologna process which is the process of creation of the European Higher Education Area. The basic framework adopted is of three cycles of higher education qualification. As outlined in the Bergen Declaration of 2005, the cycles are defined in terms of qualifications and European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS credits) and are summarized as follows: 1st cycle: typically ECTS credits, awarding a Bachelor's degree 2nd cycle: typically ECTS credits (a minimum of 60 on 2nd-cycle level) awarding a Master's degree 3rd cycle: Doctoral degree. No ECTS range given The academic degrees issued by Marconi University are recognized across Europe through the ERIC-NARIC offices according to this 3-cycle framework. For more information visit: European Higher Education Area official website ( Enic-Naric Network ( 52

55 7. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Within all Marconi programs, students will be provided with an academic advisor selected from a panel of experts, supporting them during their entire study path and in the project work preparation. A wide range of services are offered to support the students in their learning experience: IT Help Desk, available 24 hour; Student support center, which motivates the students during the learning path and supports the achievement of their final objective. Personalized Academic advising Student newsletter: a monthly newsletter containing the latest university news. 8. ADMISSIONS Bachelors: The minimum requirement to enroll in these programs is to be in possession of a high school diploma from an approved nationally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution. Masters: the minimum requirement to enroll in these programs is to be in possession of a bachelor s degree from an approved nationally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES As English is the language of instruction for the chosen course, regardless of country of origin or of citizenship status, a proficiency level in the English language is required for all applicants to be able to enroll and follow the chosen course. If English is not your first language, you can either present a certificate as a proof of your English proficiency or take our English level test. For further information and assistance during the enrollment please contact: Admissions Office-International Students at : admissions@marconiuniversity.org For general enquiries contact: info@marconiuniversity.org 53

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