Orientation Seminar

A.Y. 2026/2027
3
Max ECTS
20
Overall hours
SSD
ECON-01/A
Language
English
Learning objectives
The course aims at providing the students with an overview of potential career paths through interactions with guests speakers from various fields, from international organizations and research institutions, to private companies and NGOs.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students are expected to be aware of career opportunities open to graduate students with different skill sets and interests, and of the most suitable paths to reap them.
Single course

This course can be attended as a single course.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Lesson period
Third trimester
Seminars in class
Course syllabus
At least 4 classes with external speakers and 2 press conferences of central banks
Teaching methods
Presentations by external speakers and discussion with the class and presentation/discussion of the press conferences of major central bankers to understand the language of monetary authorities
Teaching Resources
Press Conference of the ECB Governing Body and of the US Fed Open Market Committee
Assessment methods and Criteria
Attendance for at least 3/4 of the classes
ECON-01/A - Economics - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours