ECTS. Economics. Academic Year 2008/2009 LLP ERASMUS

ECTS Economics Academic Year 2008/2009 LLP ERASMUS

Edited by: The International Relations Office Viale Romania, 32 00197 Rome - Italy Rome, November 2008 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction What is ECTS? 4 Education in Italy 7 LUISS Guido Carli 10 The Faculty of Economics 20 Bachelor Courses - General Course Structure 25 - Description of Bachelor Degree courses 43 - Summary Table of Courses 83 - Prerequisites for Economics courses 88 Master s Courses - General Course Structure 90 - Description of Master s Degrees courses General Management 109 - Summary Table of Courses 120 Inter-Faculty Master s Degree Course 127 The School of Management 132 Useful information for Guest students 133 How do I apply for a period of study at LUISS? 140 2009-2010 Academic calendar 142 Exchange deadlines Academic Year 2009-2010 142 LUISS Guido Carli and ECTS - Grading System 143 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions 144 Luiss Guido Carli Area Map 150 All information contained in the package, while true at the time of publication, is subject to modification and should therefore be checked appropriately. 3

INTRODUCTION What is ECTS? The European Community promotes inter-university co-operation as a means for improving the quality of education to the benefit of students and higher education institutions alike. Student mobility constitutes a primary feature of that co-operation. The LLP Erasmus programme clearly demonstrates that a study period abroad can constitute a particularly precious experience, not only being the best way to discover countries, ideas, languages and cultures different from one's own but also because it is gaining a growing importance in the evolution of university and professional careers. The creation of a single European area in the field of education, where students and teachers can move freely without barriers, goes upon the recognition of the studies undertaken and the qualifications achieved abroad. For this reason ECTS - the English acronym for the European Community Course Credit Transfer System - was born, originally as a master plan within the framework of the previous Erasmus programme, with the aim of promoting academic recognition of studies undertaken abroad. The European Commission decided to include ECTS in the Socrates programme, in particular within Sector I reserved to higher education (Erasmus), given the conclusive effectiveness of the ECTS system. After the first stage planned for a limited application, ECTS is now becoming much more meaningful to the extent of becoming a permanent feature of the European context of higher education. ECTS is above all pursuing transparency, establishing the conditions necessary to bring institutions closer together and broadening the range of choices offered to students. Its application facilitates the recognition of students' academic results through to the use of widely understood standards - credits and grades - as well as a better understanding of the national systems of higher education. ECTS goes upon three basic elements: 1) Information on study plans and student results, 2) Reciprocal agreement (between the participating institutions and the student) and 3) The use of ECTS credits (values representing the working load done by the student). Principal Features of ECTS ECTS is thus founded upon three basic elements: information on study plans and student results, reciprocal agreement (between the participating institutions and the student) and the use of ECTS credits (values representing the workload done by the student). These three basic elements are effective through three fundamental documents: 1) The information brochure, 2) The application form/learning agreement and 3) The transcript of records, as to the studies done. But the essential aspect is that ECTS is activated by the students, the teachers and the institutions which intend to make studying abroad a whole part of the learning experience. Indeed, ECTS does not, in any way, determine the contents, the structure or the equivalence of study programmes. These qualitative aspects must be decided upon directly by the higher education institutions in the moment of setting, either through bilateral or multilateral agreements, the basis for a viable co-operation. The code of good practice proposed by ECTS 4

offers the interested parties the tools suitable to pursue transparency and academic recognition. Full academic recognition is a sine qua non condition of student mobility within the framework of the LLP Erasmus programme. Full academic recognition requires the period of study abroad (including exams and other forms of evaluation) to effectively substitute a comparable period of study (including exams and other forms of assessment) in the institution of origin notwithstanding the fact that there may be differences in the contents of the programme. ECTS goes on voluntary use and reciprocal trust at academic level among the participating institutions. Every institution chooses its own partners. Transparency ECTS guarantees transparency through the following instruments: ECTS credits, - a numerical value assigned to a course unit which represent the working load that a student must undertake in order to complete a given course unit. The credits express the quantity of work every course unit requires with respect to the global volume of work necessary to successfully complete a full year's study at the institution, that is: lectures, practical work, seminars, traineeships, research or surveys, personal study - either at home or in the library - together with exams and other forms of student assessment. ECTS is, therefore, based on the overall working load of the student and not merely limited to lecture hours. 60 credits represent the working load for a full academic year's study and, as a rule, 30 credits are equivalent to a semester and 20 credits to a trimester. The ECTS information brochure, which provides useful information to students and personnel about the institutions, faculties/departments, course organisation and structure as well as the individual course units. The ECTS learning agreement, which describes the study plan the student has to follow and indicates the ECTS credits that shall grant upon satisfactory completion thereof. The agreement binds the student to attend the host university's programme as the main part of their higher education, the institution of origin to guarantee the student full academic recognition of the credits obtained abroad and, the host institution to provide the agreed course units to the extent allowed by the academic calendar. The ECTS transcript of records, which presents the student's academic results in a clear, complete and comprehensible manner for each part and which must be easily transferable from one institution to another. To facilitate the academic recognition of the studies undertaken or completed abroad, good communication and flexibility are required. In this regard the ECTS co-ordinators carry out a fundamental role monitoring the academic and administrative aspects of ECTS. As a rule, it is necessary to make available to the students the entire range of course units of the department that implements ECTS, including those units relating to postgraduate studies. The students must be able to attend regular courses - and not especially set up for them - and must be given the opportunity to satisfy the demands of the host institution giving an academic qualification. Reliance on ECTS credits guarantees the organisation of programmes, which are reasonable in terms of working load for the period of study abroad. For instance, 120 ECTS credits for a year require a student to work twice as hard as an average student whose plan is 60 credits. At the same time, 30 ECTS credits for a year period correspond to a part-time studying. 5

ECTS, moreover, allows students to continue their studies abroad. In fact, it can happen that once the original study period is over the student may not wish to return to their original institution but may instead prefer to remain in the host institution - possibly to graduate from there - or move on to a third institution. Such decision may not be taken without the agreement of all institutions involved which in any case have to set the conditions to fulfil in order to graduate from the host institution or transfer to a third institution. The ECTS certificate is a chronology of the student's academic record and it can constitute a particularly useful instrument for the institutions to manage such a decision. 6

EDUCATION IN ITALY Until 1989 (Law 168/1989) the entire Italian educational system was under the Ministry of Education. At that time the Ministry of Universities and Scientific Research was created to take over the responsibilities of university education and scientific and technological research. The two entities are currently encompassed under the organisational designation Ministero dell Istruzione, dell Università e della Ricerca - MIUR (Ministry of Education, University and Research). Information for foreign students can be found at www.study-in-italy.it ). PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION Cycles Following the 2003 Reform of primary and secondary education, the Italian school system has been reorganised as follows: First cycle Primary education: 5 years of schooling beginning at age 6; Secondary education (first degree): 3 years of schooling beginning at age 11. Second cycle Secondary education (second degree): 5 years of schooling beginning at age 14. The higher secondary schools are of various types: classical, scientific, linguistic, artistic, technical and vocational studies as well as teacher training. At the end of the 5-year course, students take the examination to obtain the Diploma di Maturità in the specialised area they have chosen. This diploma grants admission to an Italian university. Grading System Until 1968, secondary school grading was on a scale of 0-10, 6 being the minimum passing grade. From 1969 to 1999, final marks were on a scale of 0-60, 36 being the minimum passing grade. Since 2000 a different system has been implemented: final marks are on a scale of 0-100 and the minimum passing grade is 60. UNIVERSITY EDUCATION Admission Admission to Italian universities grants only to holders of a Diploma di maturità from an Italian secondary school. Foreign students, or Italian students from secondary schools abroad, are admitted on the strength of equivalent qualifications. There are no limitations on admission except in Medical School (medicine, dentistry, veterinary), in private independent universities (like LUISS Guido Carli or Bocconi in Milan), and in newly established universities/degree courses. Grading System In the university grading system, individual courses grade on a scale of 18-30. The maximum final grade is 110, after the dissertation of a thesis on a free topic. For very brilliant students the degree may be awarded cum laude. < 18 = fail 18/23 = sufficient 24/26 = satisfactory 27/28 = good 29/30 = Very good 30 e lode = Excellent 7

Academic Qualifications and Degrees 1. University Diploma This is a first-level university qualification for courses lasting 3 years. For admission to these courses, students must have a Diploma di Maturità. 2. Laurea (Degree) The system of university study in Italy has undergone an overall reform in terms of structure and teaching system. Up to 2001, to obtain a Laurea, the basic university degree, used to take 4 to 6 years, depending on the field of study. From the academic year 2001/2002, universities have adopted three study cycles. The first cycle, three years in length, is characterised by a professional training type content and concludes with the award of a first-level degree (Laurea Triennale Bachelor Degree); the second cycle, lasting two years, concludes with the award of a second-level Master s degree (Laurea Magistralis Master s Degree); while the third cycle, lasting from one to three years, leads to the award of either a doctorate or a specialised postgraduate degree. Teaching activity is organized in faculties, which offer one or more degree courses in specific academic areas. Course requirements are established by law and the laurea is obtained after the student has passed a set number of exams, gained the required credits, and successfully discussed a written research paper. Admission to the Laurea programme is regulated by the general rules for university admission. Courses for masters degrees may also be offered parallel to each study cycle. All study programmes must be based on the European system for the transfer of academic credits (ECTS) as provided for in recent agreements reached at EU level. Along with the three-cycle program system established by the Italian Ministerial Decrees, a limited number of old second cycle programs (dental medicine, human medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, architecture, law) coexist with the new university system. These programs, called One-Cycle Programs, aim at providing students with advanced education and training for highly qualified professions in specific areas. The general access requirement is upper secondary school degree or a comparable foreign qualification. Admission to individual degree programs may be subject to specific course requirements. One-Cycle Programs last five years and require 300 credits (European Credit Transfer System) for completion (only human medicine requires six years and 360 credits). The degree awarded is a Master s Degree which grants access to competitions for the civil service, to regulated and nonregulated professions, doctoral programs and all the other postgraduate study degree programs. 3. Research Doctorate The aim of the doctoral studies programmes is to offer post-graduate opportunity for research. Programmes include individual research under the guidance of professors and special seminars. The minimum period of study is three years. This third-level academic degree, Doctorate of Research, is awarded to candidates who have successfully documented their research and written an original final thesis. This programme is open to a limited number of candidates (also from foreign countries), who must be university graduates or hold equivalent degrees. 8

3a. Post-graduate Diplomas of Specialization These diplomas are given by schools offering special advanced courses in various professions. The limited places are reserved for university graduates or those with equivalent foreign qualifications. The courses last 2/3 years and include practical experience. Attendance is mandatory. The final examination is a defence of a written thesis. 9

LUISS GUIDO CARLI 1. NAME OF INSTITUTION LUISS - Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli, Rome, Italy. President Avv. Luca Cordero di Montezemolo Rector Prof. Massimo Egidi General Manager Dr. Pier Luigi Celli Head, International Relations Office for Student Mobility Dr. Annamaria A. Ricciardi International Relations Office Viale Romania, 32 00197 Rome Italy Tel. +39/06/85225722-727 Fax. +39/06/85225505 E-mail: relint@luiss.it Website: www.luiss.edu 2.GENERAL DESCRIPTION Type LUISS Guido Carli is an independent university. It was established according to Article 1 of Italy s Higher Education Act, which gives independent universities full legal status while guaranteeing their autonomy in the areas of administration, teaching and discipline. Its degrees and diplomas have complete legal and academic recognition. LUISS Guido Carli was set up in 1976-78 by a consortium of private and public companies, that re-organized a pre-existing Institution, Pro Deo. Its goal is to form students to assume the responsibilities of managing complex economic systems in both the State and private sectors. 10

At present LUISS Guido Carli has three Faculties: Economics, Law and Political Science. Certain features characterize LUISS Guido Carli: a set number of students for the three faculties; admission by entrance test; full time compulsory attendance of courses; organisation of courses into semesters; a highly qualified teaching staff; intensive study of foreign languages and computer training; a large specialised library and a catalogue that can be consulted directly from the University s web site; an extensive network of international exchanges; orientation for high school students; seminars and debates on important issues as a complement to lectures; assistance by qualified tutors during the entire university study period as well as traineeships; personal counselling service to facilitate integration and to optimise study strategies. Professors and lecturers are appointed from the academic world, the professions, senior State and private sector management. Lectures are held in Italian. They are integrated by seminars, debates and conferences on both Italian and international topics, often with the participation of prominent guest speakers. The annual tuition fee at LUISS Guido Carli, for the a. y. 2008/2009, is 6,900 for Political Science and Economics and 7,200 for Law. The annual tuition fee for the English-language Bachelor s Degree course in Economics and Business (not opened to exchange students) is 8,000. The annual tuition fee for Master s Degrees is 7,800. The newly introduced Master s Course in General Management (restricted access to exchange students) has a tuition fee of 9,000. Scholarships are granted to deserving students who meet certain income conditions. Location Since October 2007 LUISS Guido Carli moved to a new location in the residential area called Parioli. Most of the teaching and researching activities are now taken in the new area. Please note that classes of Law are still taken in the old location (Via Parenzo, 11); Economics and Political Science classes are instead taken in the new seat. Please refer to the following information: a) The main campus of the new location (Viale Romania 32, 00197 Rome, tel.: +39-06-852251) now comprises: I. The International Relations Office: Viale Romania 32, 00197 Rome, tel.: +39-06- 85225727/722. 11

II. The Faculty of Economics (lecture rooms Bachelor and Master s): Office and Presidency, Viale Romania 32, 00197 Rome, tel.: +39-06-85225310. III. The Faculty of Political Science (lecture rooms Bachelor and Master s): Office and Presidency, Viale Romania 32, 00197 Rome, tel.: +39-06-85225290. IV. The Student Office Segreteria Studenti: Viale Romania 32, 00197 Rome, tel.: +39-06- 85225263/06-85225270, fax: 06-85225920, e-mail: segreteria@luiss.it. The Student Office deals with enrolment and supplies students with all the necessary information. Opening hours are from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. Monday to Friday, and from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Student Office closes one week in mid-august. Students also have computer and multimedia services available through which they can comply with all bureaucratic requirements in connection with university life. Moreover, there is the "LUISS-sms" service allowing students to communicate with the University through messages that can be read or sent to any mobile phone. V. The Orientation Office: Viale Romania 32, 00187 Rome, tel.: +39-06-85225354/5389, e-mail: orientamento@luiss.it VI. The Computer Centre (Viale Romania, 32 00197 Rome, tel.: +39-06-85225301; fax: +39-06-8650619; e-mail: helpdesk@luiss.it) is a support structure for research and teaching activities of Computer Sciences in the three faculties. It also provides consulting and support services for the other sectors of the university (institutes, centres, faculties and training courses). To this end, there are seven computer rooms and a university-wide network which also provides a link to the outside world via GARR, Internet and Itapac for the consultation of different databases. A satellite hook-up with Reuters network services is being prepared in order to have access to international financial data. The Computer Centre also supports all the administrative activities within the university, as well as management activities and library consultation, using a medium-high-powered mainframe (Olivetti-Hitachi 6460/160 IBM compatible with VM/ESA and VSE/ESA operating system with DBDC CICS/V SE). b) The Faculty of Law (lecture rooms, Student Office) is in Via Parenzo 11, 00198 Rome. The Student Office is located on the Ground Floor of the building, tel.: 06-85225895, fax: 06-85225852. Opening hours are from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. Monday to Friday, and from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. c) The Library (Via di Santa Costanza 53, 00198 Rome, tel.: +39-06-85225600; fax: +39-06- 85225625; e-mail: biblioteca@luiss.it) is specialised in social sciences and has a total of approximately 100,000 books and 2,100 newspapers and magazines of which 1,550 are covered by subscription. In 1999 the library was donated the Ungari Fund collection consisting of around 10,000 books on law and human rights in particular. There is a computerised system which stores data concerning monographs, allows for on-line research and monitors the volumes lent out. Facilities available to students include a consultation room and a reading room, equipped with terminals and copy machines. Students may borrow books (loan term: 30 days). Opening hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. d) Student facilities are organised by the University Union - Diritto allo Studio: Viale Gorizia 17, 00198 Rome, tel.: +39-06-85225410; fax.: +39-06-85225404; e-mail: diritto.studio@luiss.it. Detailed information can be obtained from the Union Office, open Monday to Friday from 10 12

a.m. to 12 a.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The University Union is responsible, among other things, for medical facilities (see below). Size Current enrolment is about 6,629 for all three faculties. The teaching staff numbers about 1,152. 3. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2008-2009 Bachelor Degree academic year Fall semester September 29 December 20, 2008 Spring semester March 9 May 30, 2009 The same academic year applies to the Single Cycle Degree in Law. There are three examination periods: from January 7 to March 7; from June 3 to July 25; approximately from September 1 to 10. Within each period one (in September), two or three dates (Appelli) are offered for each examination, and students may choose any one of the two or three. The Master s Degree courses started at LUISS in January 2005. For the year 2008-09 they are organised as follows: First year Winter semester: January 12 - April 4, 2009 Fall semester: September 29 -December 20, 2008 Second year Spring semester: March 9 May 30, 2009 The examination periods are from April 13 to May 16 2009 for the winter semester; from January 7 to March 7 2008 for the fall semester; from June 3 to July 25 for the spring semester. Dates may vary so we highly suggest you check our website for updates. 4. REGISTRATION EU and non EU students EU and non-eu students will find specific and detailed information on the steps of the admission at LUISS as a foreign student on: www.luiss.edu/admissions. Nevertheless, general information on admission requirements is reported below. General requirements Please Note: Not applicable to Exchange students The number of students admitted to the first year is limited to allow best teaching conditions. 13

A ) BACHELOR DEGREE In the year 2009/2010 total enrolment will be 1300 students: Economics 600 Law 500 Political Science 200 Admission goes upon secondary school grades and an entrance examination (aptitude test). To sit the entrance examination students must: 1) pay the examination fee of 100; 2) fill up the application form available on website: www.luiss.it/provadiammissione ; 3) print out the confirmation of submission of the application, which must be kept and then showed for identification purposes on the day of the exam itself. In the 2009/2010 academic year the examination is going to be held on April 6, 2009. A student who passes the April examination and then wishes to enrol must: 1) Pay before and not over July 1, 2009 for the year 2009/2010, the first tuition fee instalment and the regional student welfare levy (tassa regionale per il diritto allo studio) of 118.08 using the form that will be online. 2) Submit, by July 1, 2009 for the year 2009/2010, the following documentation to the Student Office : self certification or authenticated school-leaving certificate or original diploma if available; duly completed enrolment application, using the form handled on the test date; the indication of the chosen second language, using the form; bank receipt evidencing payment of the first tuition fee instalment and the regional student welfare levy; two identical passport-size photographs; photocopy of the student's ID; form for information on protection of privacy, handled on the test date or downloadable online. B) MASTER S DEGREE In a.y. 2009/2010 the total number of places available for the Master s two-year degree courses will be about 850: Economics about 600 Political Science about 250 LUISS graduates who have obtained at least 95/110 or better in their bachelor s degree will be given priority in admission without the need to sit an examination for such purposes. LUISS graduates who have obtained a grade of lower than 95/110 in their first degree or graduates from other universities may be admitted subject to passing the entrance examination until the set number of places available is filled. 14

The entrance examination consists in a written test which will be possible to take in either of the two following sessions: May 15, 2009 September 8, 2009 To attend the examination a 120 fee must be paid to the Student Office. Those who passed the entrance examination must pay the first instalment of the tuition fee plus the regional tax of 118.08 by September 15, 2008. The application for registration must be filled out on-line and delivered personally or sent by post to the Student Office (Segreteria Studenti) by: July 1, 2009 September 14, 2009 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS APPLYING FOR CORSI SINGOLI (SINGLE COURSES) Please Note: Not applicable to Exchange students Foreign students may attend one or more LUISS Guido Carli courses and, on application to the Rector, take the respective exams. At the end of the course, students will obtain a certificate stating the course that was taken and the mark obtained. Students who want to apply for single courses (Corsi Singoli) must submit the following documents: 1) an application to the Rector, stating clearly the course selected; 2) the original or authenticated copy of the diploma or other school-leaving certificate qualifying for university admission, together with translation, authorisation and a statement of its academic value; 3) two photographs; one of the photographs must be authenticated and issued by diplomatic or consular authorities. It must indicate the date of birth, place of birth, citizenship and residence; 4) 14,62 stamp. Admission fee is 1.000,00 per course for Bachelor subjects and 1.000,00 per course for Master subjects. The Student Office segreteria@luiss.it takes care of registration for Corsi Singoli. EXCHANGE STUDENTS LLP ERASMUS PROGRAMME AND BILATERAL AGREEMENTS The International Relations Office (Viale Romania,32 00197 Rome) deals with orientation and registration of students on exchange programmes (LLP Erasmus and Bilateral Agreements). Every year, by February, LUISS sends an info-package to every partner Institution by e-mail. It contains information for exchange students and application forms for: 15

- Online registration, including the Learning Agreement (or proposed programme of study) - Accommodation - The intensive course in Italian Language in September. All applications, in electronic and paper version, completed and signed, must be received by May 31, that is the fixed deadline for first and/or second semester applications every year. As soon as the application forms are received, in June, LUISS will send incoming students acceptance letters and practical information. Since courses and examinations are mainly held in Italian, students will need to have an adequate knowledge of the language before beginning their courses. If necessary, they can attend an intensive Italian course that is held every year at LUISS Guido Carli in September. Prospective exchange students are strongly urged to choose courses in the second and third year, since they are particularly relevant to specialisations. Please note: exchange students will attend Fall or Spring classes. Winter classes are not opened to exchange students. There are set, mandatory arrival dates for each academic year. The dates are not yet available, but they will be made available and sent to partners institutions as soon as possible. As soon as they arrive, students must report to the International Relations Office at 10.30 or at 2.30 p.m. (Viale Romania, 32-00197 Rome - tel.: +39-06-85225-722 - fax: +39-06- 86506505 - E-mail: relint@luiss.it ). They are highly recommended to arrive on the fixed dates. 5. COURSES, EXAMS, TRANSCRIPTS OF RECORDS The language of instruction is Italian, although parts of the coursework may be in a different language (mainly, English). Every year, LUISS offers a few courses in English. The final list is available at the beginning of classes. The standard working load for LUISS students is about 30 credits/semester, including two language courses. Guest students are advised not to take more than the average working load. On making their choice of courses exchange students should: check the pre-requisites, avoid time-table clashes for attendance is compulsory, pick courses only at their level (Bachelor or Master). Full-year courses can only be taken by the students that will spend the whole academic year at LUISS. If these conditions are met, guest students have access to all the courses in the three LUISS Faculties. In order to attend the Master s Degree Courses students must have: - a Bachelor degree or three years of study completed before departure; - a very good command of the Italian language. Please note that it will be very difficult to mix Bachelor and Master s courses because of the different timetables, calendar and examination periods. Full-time attendance of classes is mandatory. 16

The final examinations for each course are oral and sometimes written. Written tests may be given occasionally during the course. Guest students are registered automatically for all the examination dates (Appelli) for all the courses they have chosen. Exams can be taken only on the official dates. Please note that NO special examination can be arranged for exchange students. The original transcripts of records will be sent both to the students and partner institutions after the end of each examination session. To the students who come to LUISS for the whole academic year or for the second semester, the transcripts will be sent at the end of the first week of September. Our summer examination session ends on July 25 and transcripts cannot be prepared before the session is over. Since the University closes in August, the transcripts can only be issued by the Student Office after the Summer break. 6. COURSES IN ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE LUISS Guido Carli offers intensive Italian language courses in September for guest students who have been admitted to attend a semester or a year at the Faculty of Economics, Political Science, or Law. The courses are at two levels, intermediate and advanced; they are free of charge. Students who would like to attend the course must specify so on their application form. Please note that no provision is made for beginners. The courses comprise at least: 80 45-minute lessons for the intermediate level; 60 45-minute lessons for the advanced level. Intermediate Level This level is for those who have already attended an Italian course and are able to communicate in everyday situations. The principal aim of the course is to improve oral communication. Particular emphasis is placed on listening comprehension to enable students to take full advantage of lectures in their chosen field. Advanced Level This level is for those who are already proficient in the language and need to develop specialist language areas. The main aim is to help the student reach a high standard of reading and writing skills. 17

Extra curricular activities These include: Film shows followed by discussion; Meetings with Italian businessmen; Talks by LUISS Guido Carli professors; Guided tours. The activities and meetings develop topics already discussed in class and take into account the interests of individual participants. Italian language semester courses During the academic year, students have weekly meetings with their Italian language teacher. This gives them the opportunity to discuss any problems they might have with their Italian and to learn more about their cultural environment. The courses comprise three hours per week in both first and second semester. The main aim of the courses is to improve oral communication, reading and writing skills. Teacher: Dr. Concetta Amato e-mail: camato@luiss.it 7. ACCOMMODATION Since LUISS does not have student dormitory facilities offered to Exchange Students, the International Relations Office does not take direct responsibility in providing accommodation. A private organisation, C.T.S., takes care of it according to the application forms received (by C.T.S. and the International Relations Office of LUISS Guido Carli) by May 31. Ask the LLP Erasmus Coordinator in your university for a copy of our Accommodation documents. Please read the booking conditions carefully, follow the instructions and complete the application form. 8. HEALTH AND INSURANCE Students from the EU are entitled to the services of the Italian National Health Service. However, they must bring along their European Health Insurance Card (E.H.I.C.). On arrival, all guest students are given a Medital Form which entitles them to free emergency medical services (Medital Assistance - tel. 800-491-491). The University doctor is available to all LUISS Guido Carli students on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. at Viale Gorizia 17 (tel.: +39-06-85225416; serviziosanitario@luiss.it). The University Union has also started up a preventive medicine service in collaboration with appropriately equipped hospital centres. Every student is entitled to general check-ups, and, if necessary, special tests. 18

Exchange students are required to avail themselves of an insurance policy to cover risks or accidents during the period of study in Italy. 9. RESIDENCE PERMITS FOR NON-EU STUDENTS RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR NON-EU STUDENTS Non-EU students who intend to spend some time in Italy must request a residence permit no later than 8 working days from their arrival in Italy. How to obtain the residence permit for study reasons: Use the yellow kit which you will find in all postal offices. Carefully fill in the forms, following all the instructions. Together with the filled application, students must also bring: a valid passport; a photocopy of the passport (in A4 format); a photocopy of any other requested identity documents (in A4 format). The Immigration Office will contact you by priority mail for the photo-typing surveys and to set an appointment for you to receive the electronic residence permit. RESIDENCE CARD FOR EU STUDENTS Since April 11 2007, the rules for EU citizens and for their relatives to entry and reside in Italy have changed. The residence card is no longer necessary: if you plan to stay in Italy for less than three months, no formality is requested; for periods longer than three months, students need to make a vital statistic registration at the municipality, as Italians citizens do. Students will have to call 06/0606 to know which Roman municipality they belong to (you just need to tell the address of your accommodation in Rome). Then, you will be passed to the relevant office for your own area, that will inform you on the documents needed for the registration. 19

THE FACULTY OF ECONOMICS Dean: Professor Giorgio Di Giorgio The aim of the Faculty of Economics is to train students who wish to become entrepreneurs, professionals and managers capable of operating in a highly-competitive business world and managing complex, rapidly changing situations. BACHELOR - THREE-YEAR DEGREE COURSES Corsi di Laurea Triennale: Economics and Management Economia e Management Economics, Financial Markets and Intermediaries Economia, Mercati e Intermediari Finanziari Business Administration Economia Aziendale Economics and Business Law Economia e Legislazione per l Impresa Economics and Business joint degree with Utrecht School of Economics/Utrecht University (USE) - NOT OPEN TO ERASMUS STUDENTS Classe 28 Scienze Economiche corso di laurea in collaborazione con Utrecht School of Economics/Utrecht University (USE) Each degree course consists of 180 credits. Didactic activity is organised in semesters. 1. Economics and Management Economics and Financial Markets Economia e Mercati Finanziari Business Administration, Finance and Auditing Amministrazione, Finanza e Controllo d Impresa Business Administration Gestione Aziendale Marketing Marketing 20