Management
Fully online programme
Management
Course sheet
A.Y. 2026/2027
Bachelor
L-18 R - Scienze dell'economia e della gestione aziendale
What will I study?
Our fully online Bachelor's degree in Management offers an interdisciplinary learning pathway, allowing students to acquire the fundamentals of business management and economics, statistics, mathematics and law while developing the ability to analyse digital transformations and socio-economic transitions. The programme also fosters the acquisition of AI knowledge and skills.
How will I study?
Teaching is structured into cluster courses, each worth 18-30 ECTS credits and divided into multiple modules. Each module entails about 40 hours of online learning, divided between lecture-based learning (recorded synchronous lectures, asynchronous video-lectures, digital materials and multimedia resources) and interactive learning (e-tivities such as exercises, participation in forums, online collaborative projects). Enrolment is open all year long.
What is the workload like?
You are free to organise your study time as you prefer, with no time or location restrictions. By putting in 10-20 hours per week, you should manage to prepare for three cluster exams every year, for a total of approximately 60 ECTS credits. Exam dates are scheduled every two months.
On-campus exams and graduation
The programme requires students to pass eight end-of-course exams, one for each cluster course. All exams are held on campus. They are usually scheduled on Fridays or Saturdays every two months, for a total of 6 exam dates per year for each course, to facilitate students with work or family-related commitments. Graduation will also be on campus. Each year there will be four possible graduation dates scheduled across three sessions.
Flexible online learning with continuous tutoring support
Courses are delivered via a state-of-the-art Learning Management System platform allowing you to fully customise your online learning activities. With our continuous tutoring support and an active learning community at your side, you will enjoy an inclusive and effective academic experience, comparable to the one offered by in-person programmes.
The Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Administration aims to provide students with a solid and well-rounded education, integrating theoretical knowledge, analytical skills and applied tools, with an orientation towards both further study and qualified entry into the labour market. The teaching approach is founded on a coherent educational progression: the curriculum is designed according to a logic of progressive and organic development, guiding students through a systematic and rigorous learning process distributed over three years.
In the first year, the focus is on acquiring the theoretical foundations and methodological tools necessary to interpret the functioning of business organisations and their economic and institutional context, through the cluster courses of Business Administration 1, Economics 1, and Statistics and Mathematics. Two further compulsory activities are also included: one concerning the assessment of English language proficiency, and one of an IT nature relating to artificial intelligence.
The second year is structured to consolidate essential knowledge in the areas of management, law and economics, enabling students to understand decision-making mechanisms, organisational dynamics and the regulatory frameworks that define the business system and its operating environment, through the cluster courses of Business Administration 2, Foundations of Law, and Economics 2.
The third year aims to complete the business and economics education through advanced specialist courses and the introduction of customisable pathways and practical-professional applications, through the cluster course of Social and Economic Transitions and 15 ECTS credits of elective courses of the student's choice.
The teaching model is built on an advanced online learning platform, which employs digital resources, asynchronous activities, interactive forums, guided e-tivities, exercises and collaborative tools. Continuous tutoring, the possibility of building personalised pathways and the presence of an active learning community make the programme inclusive and capable of supporting students with diverse needs, whilst also fostering learning autonomy.
The programme guarantees the acquisition of transversal competencies (soft skills), such as teamwork, the ability to critically analyse complex scenarios and the conscious use of digital technologies, facilitating entry into dynamic working environments and access to Master's degree programmes consistent with the education received.
Knowledge is acquired entirely online, through an integrated set of activities designed to ensure full educational equivalence with face-to-face teaching, in line with the University's pedagogical model. In particular, learning takes place through:
- Structured e-tivities (online activities guided by the lecturer and the subject tutor) aimed at promoting active study, individual reflection and peer exchange
- Asynchronous multimedia modules (video lectures, podcasts, interactive materials, annotated readings) that allow autonomous and personalised engagement with the content
- Synchronous online sessions dedicated to in-depth exploration of key conceptual areas and direct dialogue with lecturers
- Virtual laboratory activities, aimed at the practical application of acquired knowledge
- Disciplinary forums and collaborative environments, fostering continuous exchange and the participatory construction of knowledge
- Digital exercises and simulations, to consolidate quantitative and IT competencies
The assessment of knowledge is pursued and verified through written and/or oral examinations, a final project (final dissertation) and applied assignments, which assess not only mastery of theoretical content but also the ability to integrate it within a unified and critical framework.
In the first year, the focus is on acquiring the theoretical foundations and methodological tools necessary to interpret the functioning of business organisations and their economic and institutional context, through the cluster courses of Business Administration 1, Economics 1, and Statistics and Mathematics. Two further compulsory activities are also included: one concerning the assessment of English language proficiency, and one of an IT nature relating to artificial intelligence.
The second year is structured to consolidate essential knowledge in the areas of management, law and economics, enabling students to understand decision-making mechanisms, organisational dynamics and the regulatory frameworks that define the business system and its operating environment, through the cluster courses of Business Administration 2, Foundations of Law, and Economics 2.
The third year aims to complete the business and economics education through advanced specialist courses and the introduction of customisable pathways and practical-professional applications, through the cluster course of Social and Economic Transitions and 15 ECTS credits of elective courses of the student's choice.
The teaching model is built on an advanced online learning platform, which employs digital resources, asynchronous activities, interactive forums, guided e-tivities, exercises and collaborative tools. Continuous tutoring, the possibility of building personalised pathways and the presence of an active learning community make the programme inclusive and capable of supporting students with diverse needs, whilst also fostering learning autonomy.
The programme guarantees the acquisition of transversal competencies (soft skills), such as teamwork, the ability to critically analyse complex scenarios and the conscious use of digital technologies, facilitating entry into dynamic working environments and access to Master's degree programmes consistent with the education received.
Knowledge is acquired entirely online, through an integrated set of activities designed to ensure full educational equivalence with face-to-face teaching, in line with the University's pedagogical model. In particular, learning takes place through:
- Structured e-tivities (online activities guided by the lecturer and the subject tutor) aimed at promoting active study, individual reflection and peer exchange
- Asynchronous multimedia modules (video lectures, podcasts, interactive materials, annotated readings) that allow autonomous and personalised engagement with the content
- Synchronous online sessions dedicated to in-depth exploration of key conceptual areas and direct dialogue with lecturers
- Virtual laboratory activities, aimed at the practical application of acquired knowledge
- Disciplinary forums and collaborative environments, fostering continuous exchange and the participatory construction of knowledge
- Digital exercises and simulations, to consolidate quantitative and IT competencies
The assessment of knowledge is pursued and verified through written and/or oral examinations, a final project (final dissertation) and applied assignments, which assess not only mastery of theoretical content but also the ability to integrate it within a unified and critical framework.
1. Accounting and Business Administration Technician
Role in a work context: Manages the main accounting and administrative activities within companies or organisations, handling the recording of economic transactions, the preparation of financial statement documentation and support for fiscal and regulatory compliance.
Competencies associated with the role: Ability to apply accounting knowledge in real-world contexts; use of management software and digital platforms; knowledge of basic civil and tax law; aptitude for independent work and meeting operational deadlines.
Main employment opportunities: Administrative offices of small, medium and large enterprises; professional firms; accounting services companies; public administrations.
2. Business and Economic Analysis Officer and Decision Support Analyst
Role in a work context: Contributes to organisational decision-making processes through the analysis of economic, managerial and strategic data. Supports the preparation of internal reports, the drafting of operational plans and the monitoring of business performance, working in a staff capacity to support management functions.
Competencies associated with the role: Ability to analyse and interpret economic, financial and managerial data; use of IT tools for analysis and reporting; foundational knowledge of management control, planning and sustainability; aptitude for teamwork.
Main employment opportunities: Staff roles in companies, public bodies, consulting firms and the third sector; process control and monitoring officer; collaborator in administrative and management offices.
3. Business Planning and Process Control Technician
Role in a work context: Supports control and management functions in the collection and monitoring of economic data, contributing to budget preparation, variance analysis and the assessment of operational efficiency.
Competencies associated with the role: Analysis of economic and financial data; foundational knowledge of cost accounting and management control; use of digital tools for performance monitoring; ability to produce reports in support of business management.
Main employment opportunities: Private companies, public bodies, third sector organisations, professional firms and consulting companies, in technical roles supporting managerial decisions.
Role in a work context: Manages the main accounting and administrative activities within companies or organisations, handling the recording of economic transactions, the preparation of financial statement documentation and support for fiscal and regulatory compliance.
Competencies associated with the role: Ability to apply accounting knowledge in real-world contexts; use of management software and digital platforms; knowledge of basic civil and tax law; aptitude for independent work and meeting operational deadlines.
Main employment opportunities: Administrative offices of small, medium and large enterprises; professional firms; accounting services companies; public administrations.
2. Business and Economic Analysis Officer and Decision Support Analyst
Role in a work context: Contributes to organisational decision-making processes through the analysis of economic, managerial and strategic data. Supports the preparation of internal reports, the drafting of operational plans and the monitoring of business performance, working in a staff capacity to support management functions.
Competencies associated with the role: Ability to analyse and interpret economic, financial and managerial data; use of IT tools for analysis and reporting; foundational knowledge of management control, planning and sustainability; aptitude for teamwork.
Main employment opportunities: Staff roles in companies, public bodies, consulting firms and the third sector; process control and monitoring officer; collaborator in administrative and management offices.
3. Business Planning and Process Control Technician
Role in a work context: Supports control and management functions in the collection and monitoring of economic data, contributing to budget preparation, variance analysis and the assessment of operational efficiency.
Competencies associated with the role: Analysis of economic and financial data; foundational knowledge of cost accounting and management control; use of digital tools for performance monitoring; ability to produce reports in support of business management.
Main employment opportunities: Private companies, public bodies, third sector organisations, professional firms and consulting companies, in technical roles supporting managerial decisions.
The degree programme does not include international mobility for students. However, the University's services are provided below should students enrolled in the programme decide to take advantage of this opportunity.
The program is entirely online; attendance is not mandatory.
Enrolment
To access the Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Administration (L-18), applicants must hold an upper secondary school leaving certificate or a foreign qualification recognised as equivalent. Foundational knowledge in logical-mathematical reasoning and reading comprehension is required, assessed through a compulsory entry test. In the event of a failed result, students are assigned Additional Learning Requirements (OFA - Obblighi Formativi Aggiuntivi), which must be fulfilled within twelve months of the individual enrolment date through online activities, according to the procedures defined in the Programme Regulations and published on the degree programme website.
The initial knowledge assessment is conducted online through the University's digital platform and is managed by a Committee appointed by the Teaching Board. The test assesses foundational competencies in the core areas of logical-mathematical reasoning and reading comprehension, and is compulsory for all newly enrolled students.
Students who do not pass the initial knowledge assessment are assigned specific Additional Learning Requirements (OFA). These are fulfilled through dedicated online courses in the quantitative (logical-mathematical) and reading comprehension areas, totalling 20 hours.
Fulfilment of the OFA is verified through a final in-person assessment, scheduled by the Teaching Board.
Failure to fulfil the OFA prevents students from sitting examinations in the second year.
The OFA monitoring system is integrated within quality assurance activities and enables evaluation of the effectiveness of remedial pathways, also with a view to continuous improvement. OFA management is conducted in accordance with the principles of equity and accessibility, drawing on the educational potential of distance learning
The initial knowledge assessment is conducted online through the University's digital platform and is managed by a Committee appointed by the Teaching Board. The test assesses foundational competencies in the core areas of logical-mathematical reasoning and reading comprehension, and is compulsory for all newly enrolled students.
Students who do not pass the initial knowledge assessment are assigned specific Additional Learning Requirements (OFA). These are fulfilled through dedicated online courses in the quantitative (logical-mathematical) and reading comprehension areas, totalling 20 hours.
Fulfilment of the OFA is verified through a final in-person assessment, scheduled by the Teaching Board.
Failure to fulfil the OFA prevents students from sitting examinations in the second year.
The OFA monitoring system is integrated within quality assurance activities and enables evaluation of the effectiveness of remedial pathways, also with a view to continuous improvement. OFA management is conducted in accordance with the principles of equity and accessibility, drawing on the educational potential of distance learning
Admission
Application for admission: application deadlines will be published shortly.
Online services
Programme description and courses list
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Ai Literacy | 3 | 30 | Italian | INFO-01/A |
| Business Administration 1 | 24 | 160 | Italian | ECON-06/A ECON-07/A |
| Economics 1 | 18 | 120 | Italian | ECON-01/A STEC-01/B |
| English Assessment B1 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
| Statistics and Mathematics | 18 | 120 | Italian | STAT-01/A STAT-04/A |
be activated by the A.Y. 2027/2028
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Business Administration 2 | 30 | 200 | Italian | ECON-06/A ECON-07/A ECON-08/A ECON-09/A |
| Economics 2 | 18 | 120 | Italian | ECON-01/A ECON-02/A ECON-03/A |
| Fundamentals of Law | 18 | 120 | Italian | GIUR-01/A GIUR-02/A GIUR-04/A GIUR-05/A |
be activated by the A.Y. 2028/2029
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Social and Economic Transitions | 24 | 160 | Italian | ECON-02/A ECON-04/A ECON-06/A ECON-08/A |
| Optional | ||||
| Advanced Data Analysis | 6 | 40 | Italian | INFO-01/A STAT-01/A |
| Behavioural Economics | 6 | 40 | Italian | ECON-02/A |
| Economics of Financial Intermediaries | 6 | 40 | Italian | ECON-09/A |
| Management of Sustainability | 6 | 40 | Italian | ECON-07/A |
| Non-Profit and Health Management | 6 | 40 | Italian | ECON-06/A |
| Strategy for Social Innovation Lab | 3 | 20 | Italian | ECON-06/A |
| Taxation: Individuals and Corporations | 6 | 40 | Italian | ECON-03/A |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 9 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
1 - Students must earn 15 ECTS by choosing elective activities. These credits may also be obtained by selecting courses offered by other degree programmes (please check the course's teaching modality: in‑person, online, blended).
Each year the Didactic Board (Collegio didattico) may also activate one or more of the learning activities listed below. Students can check on the degree program website which of these activities are actually offered.
Each year the Didactic Board (Collegio didattico) may also activate one or more of the learning activities listed below. Students can check on the degree program website which of these activities are actually offered.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Data Analysis | 6 | 40 | Italian | Open sessions | INFO-01/A STAT-01/A |
| Behavioural Economics | 6 | 40 | Italian | Open sessions | ECON-02/A |
| Economics of Financial Intermediaries | 6 | 40 | Italian | Open sessions | ECON-09/A |
| Management of Sustainability | 6 | 40 | Italian | Open sessions | ECON-07/A |
| Non-Profit and Health Management | 6 | 40 | Italian | Open sessions | ECON-06/A |
| Strategy for Social Innovation Lab | 3 | 20 | Italian | Open sessions | ECON-06/A |
| Taxation: Individuals and Corporations | 6 | 40 | Italian | Open sessions | ECON-03/A |
Business Administration 1 is a prerequisite for Business Administration 2; Economics 1 is a prerequisite for Economics 2.
Prescribed foundation courses
| Learning activity | Prescribed foundation courses |
|---|---|
| Business Administration 2 | Business Administration 1 (compulsory) |
| Economics 2 | Economics 1 (compulsory) |
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Support services
Continuous tutoring support
Milan
Course locations
The program is delivered entirely online. The final examinations for the cluster courses and the final degree assessment take place in person.
Contacts
- Further information:
[email protected] - Degree Programme website
https://eaonline.cdl.unimi.it/
Tuition fees are to be paid in two instalments:
- the first instalment amounts to 646 euros and is due upon enrolment
- the amount of the second instalment varies according to each student's ISEE University value, from 0 to a maximum of 4,561.12 euros. Payment is due within 120 days of enrolment.
Certain categories of students are entitled to a partial or full tuition waiver, as established by Italian legislation or the University's own regulations.
A.Y. 2026/2027
Management-Enrolled in Academic Year 2026/2027 [BALof1 2027]