Economics and Political Science (EPS)
Economics and Political Science (EPS)
Course sheet
A.Y. 2025/2026
Master programme
LM-56/62 R - Scienze dell'economia/Scienze della politica
The EPS master's programme aims at providing its students with advanced and complete training in both economics and political science. Such training should be comparable to that offered by any leading international master's programme in each of the two disciplines separately taken.
Specifically, the EPS master's programme aims at forming professional economists and political scientists. EPS graduates will not only be endowed with high-level analytical and operational skills, but they will also be characterized by such an open and critical vision of economic, political and social issues, and such a cultural depth that could be hardly achieved by attending a programme centered on a single or a prevailing disciplinary field.
EPS students will be able to reach highly qualified theoretical and applied knowledge and skills in each of the following fields: mathematics, probability and statistics, with applications to economic, political and social sciences; econometrics; game theory; advanced microeconomics; advanced macroeconomics; economic policy; public economics; welfare economics and politics; comparative politics; theory of European integration; positive and normative political theory; social and political choice theory; theory of justice.
Specifically, the EPS master's programme aims at forming professional economists and political scientists. EPS graduates will not only be endowed with high-level analytical and operational skills, but they will also be characterized by such an open and critical vision of economic, political and social issues, and such a cultural depth that could be hardly achieved by attending a programme centered on a single or a prevailing disciplinary field.
EPS students will be able to reach highly qualified theoretical and applied knowledge and skills in each of the following fields: mathematics, probability and statistics, with applications to economic, political and social sciences; econometrics; game theory; advanced microeconomics; advanced macroeconomics; economic policy; public economics; welfare economics and politics; comparative politics; theory of European integration; positive and normative political theory; social and political choice theory; theory of justice.
The EPS degree is designed to train students in advanced methodologies, analytical tools and quantitative and qualitative techniques used in all fields of economics and political science. EPS graduates will be ready to undertake a wide array of career paths in multinational companies, political institutions, public organizations, and other professions demanding high intellectual skills, robust technical competencies and versatile knowledge. They will also be well prepared to engage in further academic research in top PhD programmes.
Professional profiles:
The EPS degree is designed to train students in covering the following professional profiles: manager in Public Administrations, companies and institutions; human resources specialist; organization specialist; marketing specialist; economic systems specialist; business economics specialist; researcher in social and political sciences; diplomat.
Function in a work context:
Also due to the fully international orientation of the training received, graduates in Economics and Political Science will be able to find qualified jobs in large and medium-sized companies, especially in those operating in high-tech sectors and with a multinational vocation, in all organizational structures that require high and multifaceted analytical skills, in banks, insurance and financial companies, in central and territorial public bodies, in market regulation and control authorities, in consultancy firms, in freelance activities in all sectors of competence. Master graduates of the EPS course will also have the most suitable training and professional profile to operate at a qualified level in the editorial, cultural and media industries, in financial, political and cultural journalism, in national and international economic organizations, in public and private companies of forecasting and research, in the study centers of banks and insurance companies and in research centers. In particular, the theoretical and methodological training of EPS graduates, as well as their openness to the debate of the international scientific community, makes them suitable for undertaking academic career paths in Italian and foreign universities both in the economic area and in the political science one.
Skills associated with the function:
It is expected that the EPS graduates will be able to propose themselves in the profession as experts of high-level qualification, with multifaceted and versatile knowledge, able to successfully undertake managerial careers in all sectors of economic activity, in private companies, in public bodies, in governmental institutions, but also able to successfully continue their studies as researchers and scientists.
Employement opportunities:
The strong interdisciplinarity of the study path, which combines economics and political science and takes up the challenge of modern societies' complex situations, gives to the master's graduates the concrete possibility of finding employment, for instance, as:
- diplomat
- academic
- officer in international organizations
- officer in public administration
- manager in multinational companies and financial institutions.
Professional profiles:
The EPS degree is designed to train students in covering the following professional profiles: manager in Public Administrations, companies and institutions; human resources specialist; organization specialist; marketing specialist; economic systems specialist; business economics specialist; researcher in social and political sciences; diplomat.
Function in a work context:
Also due to the fully international orientation of the training received, graduates in Economics and Political Science will be able to find qualified jobs in large and medium-sized companies, especially in those operating in high-tech sectors and with a multinational vocation, in all organizational structures that require high and multifaceted analytical skills, in banks, insurance and financial companies, in central and territorial public bodies, in market regulation and control authorities, in consultancy firms, in freelance activities in all sectors of competence. Master graduates of the EPS course will also have the most suitable training and professional profile to operate at a qualified level in the editorial, cultural and media industries, in financial, political and cultural journalism, in national and international economic organizations, in public and private companies of forecasting and research, in the study centers of banks and insurance companies and in research centers. In particular, the theoretical and methodological training of EPS graduates, as well as their openness to the debate of the international scientific community, makes them suitable for undertaking academic career paths in Italian and foreign universities both in the economic area and in the political science one.
Skills associated with the function:
It is expected that the EPS graduates will be able to propose themselves in the profession as experts of high-level qualification, with multifaceted and versatile knowledge, able to successfully undertake managerial careers in all sectors of economic activity, in private companies, in public bodies, in governmental institutions, but also able to successfully continue their studies as researchers and scientists.
Employement opportunities:
The strong interdisciplinarity of the study path, which combines economics and political science and takes up the challenge of modern societies' complex situations, gives to the master's graduates the concrete possibility of finding employment, for instance, as:
- diplomat
- academic
- officer in international organizations
- officer in public administration
- manager in multinational companies and financial institutions.
The degree in Economics and Political Science offers the opportunity to study at several European universities, where students will be able to attend lectures and obtain credits for their degree.
Our partners are selected among the most prestigious academic institutions in France (SciencesPo), Germany (University of Konstanz, University of Heidelberg), Norway (University of Oslo), and other European countries. A bilateral agreement with the Catholic University of Louvain and the Université de Namur (Belgium) allows a limited number of students to obtain a Double-Degree in Sciences Economique and Economics and Political Science issued by the participating institutions.
The modules offered by partner Universities include core subjects and disciplines of Economics and Political Science such as Industrial Organization, Welfare Economics, European Law, Comparative and International Politics. The choice of modules is made by students before their departure in collaboration with the programme coordinator; the credits are recognized officially and included in the curriculum at the end of the exchange period.
The degree in Economics and Political Science also offers the opportunity to participate in internship programmes at institutions such as the OSE - Observatoire Social Européen, and other similar positions at the Social Platform in Brussels. Internships may also award student credits to be included in their curriculum.
Our partners are selected among the most prestigious academic institutions in France (SciencesPo), Germany (University of Konstanz, University of Heidelberg), Norway (University of Oslo), and other European countries. A bilateral agreement with the Catholic University of Louvain and the Université de Namur (Belgium) allows a limited number of students to obtain a Double-Degree in Sciences Economique and Economics and Political Science issued by the participating institutions.
The modules offered by partner Universities include core subjects and disciplines of Economics and Political Science such as Industrial Organization, Welfare Economics, European Law, Comparative and International Politics. The choice of modules is made by students before their departure in collaboration with the programme coordinator; the credits are recognized officially and included in the curriculum at the end of the exchange period.
The degree in Economics and Political Science also offers the opportunity to participate in internship programmes at institutions such as the OSE - Observatoire Social Européen, and other similar positions at the Social Platform in Brussels. Internships may also award student credits to be included in their curriculum.
Students are required to attend at least 50% of teaching activities. Students attending internships or international mobility programs (e.g. Erasmus+, etc.) are exempt. Moreover, students with particular health conditions or motivated job necessities can request a partial exemption to the Didactic Board.
Enrolment
The programme is intended for top level international students.
About 40 students are expected to enroll each year, which guarantees an optimal ratio between professors and students.
Admission is based on academic excellence. Applicants should have: a bachelor's degree or equivalent; a strong interest and/or previous studies in economics, political science or related subjects; undergraduate or graduate training in mathematics and quantitative methods; a sound knowledge of spoken and written English. The evaluation process will take into consideration the applicants' prior academic record and their performance at the interview (see below).
Applicants who obtained their bachelor's degrees from Italian Universities are eligible for admission if they hold a degree belonging to any one of the degree classes ("classi di laurea") listed below.
Applicants who completed their undergraduate studies in foreign Universities are eligible for admission if they hold a bachelor's degree in economics, political science, or other broadly related subjects, provided that their bachelor's degree can be regarded as equivalent to one of the Italian degrees listed below.
Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements:
a) Graduates from the following degree classes, as well as the corresponding classes related to D.M. 509/99 and/or 270/04:
L-16 Scienze dell'amministrazione e dell'organizzazione
L-18 Scienze dell'economia e della gestione aziendale
L-20 Scienze della comunicazione
L-33 Scienze economiche
L-36 Scienze politiche e delle relazioni internazionali
L-37 Scienze sociali per la cooperazione, lo sviluppo e la pace
L-41 Statistica
may be admitted to the Master's degree in Economics and Political Science provided they hold at least 24 CFU in SSD: SECS-P/01 to SECS-P/13; SECS-S/01 to SECS-S/06; MAT/01 to MAT/09; SPS/04.
Graduates from other classes will also be able to access the course provided they hold at least 30 CFU in SSD: SPS/01 to SPS/14; SECS-P/01 to SECS-P/13; SECS-S/01 to SECS-S/06 or MAT/01 to MAT/09, of which:
- at least 6 credits in MAT/01 to MAT/09 and/or SECS-S/06;
- at least 6 credits in SECS-P/01 to SECS-P/06 and/or SPS/04.
Those who have not acquired the 6 CFU in mathematical/statistical disciplines (but hold the 6 CFU in the fields of economics or political science), will be able to meet the requirements for admission by attending a pre-course in mathematical/statistical subjects, that will be held before the beginning of the regular classes, or by attending and passing the examination of a single course offered by any university, including the University of Milan. Similarly, those who have not acquired the 6 CFU in the fields of economics or political science (but hold the 6 CFU in the fields of mathematics-statistics), will be able to meet the admission requirements by attending pre-courses in economics-political science, which will be held before the beginning of the regular classes, or by attending and passing the examination of a single course offered by any university, including the University of Milan.
In any case, all the conditions for admission outlined above must be fulfilled before enrolling in the master's program, which must be completed by 31 December of the year of registration.
b) Proficiency in English at a B2 level or higher per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required for admission.
The B2-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Language certificate of B2 or higher level issued no more than three years before the date of admission application. You will find the list of language certificates recognized by the University at: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322. The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the date of admission application, including levels based on language certificates submitted by the applicant during their Bachelor?s degree at the University of Milan. In this case the process is automatic, the applicant does not have to attach any certificates to the application;
- Entry test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/)
All those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the Entry test.
Applicants who do not take or pass the Entry test will be required to obtain a language proficiency certificate recognized by the University (see https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322) and deliver it to the SLAM via the InformaStudenti service by the deadline fixed for the master?s programme (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/).
Applicants who do not meet the requirement by said deadline will not be admitted to the master's degree programme and may not sit any further tests.
c) GRE or GMAT results, if provided by applicants, will be taken into account.
Applicants meeting the above requirements will be invited to an online interview.
About 40 students are expected to enroll each year, which guarantees an optimal ratio between professors and students.
Admission is based on academic excellence. Applicants should have: a bachelor's degree or equivalent; a strong interest and/or previous studies in economics, political science or related subjects; undergraduate or graduate training in mathematics and quantitative methods; a sound knowledge of spoken and written English. The evaluation process will take into consideration the applicants' prior academic record and their performance at the interview (see below).
Applicants who obtained their bachelor's degrees from Italian Universities are eligible for admission if they hold a degree belonging to any one of the degree classes ("classi di laurea") listed below.
Applicants who completed their undergraduate studies in foreign Universities are eligible for admission if they hold a bachelor's degree in economics, political science, or other broadly related subjects, provided that their bachelor's degree can be regarded as equivalent to one of the Italian degrees listed below.
Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements:
a) Graduates from the following degree classes, as well as the corresponding classes related to D.M. 509/99 and/or 270/04:
L-16 Scienze dell'amministrazione e dell'organizzazione
L-18 Scienze dell'economia e della gestione aziendale
L-20 Scienze della comunicazione
L-33 Scienze economiche
L-36 Scienze politiche e delle relazioni internazionali
L-37 Scienze sociali per la cooperazione, lo sviluppo e la pace
L-41 Statistica
may be admitted to the Master's degree in Economics and Political Science provided they hold at least 24 CFU in SSD: SECS-P/01 to SECS-P/13; SECS-S/01 to SECS-S/06; MAT/01 to MAT/09; SPS/04.
Graduates from other classes will also be able to access the course provided they hold at least 30 CFU in SSD: SPS/01 to SPS/14; SECS-P/01 to SECS-P/13; SECS-S/01 to SECS-S/06 or MAT/01 to MAT/09, of which:
- at least 6 credits in MAT/01 to MAT/09 and/or SECS-S/06;
- at least 6 credits in SECS-P/01 to SECS-P/06 and/or SPS/04.
Those who have not acquired the 6 CFU in mathematical/statistical disciplines (but hold the 6 CFU in the fields of economics or political science), will be able to meet the requirements for admission by attending a pre-course in mathematical/statistical subjects, that will be held before the beginning of the regular classes, or by attending and passing the examination of a single course offered by any university, including the University of Milan. Similarly, those who have not acquired the 6 CFU in the fields of economics or political science (but hold the 6 CFU in the fields of mathematics-statistics), will be able to meet the admission requirements by attending pre-courses in economics-political science, which will be held before the beginning of the regular classes, or by attending and passing the examination of a single course offered by any university, including the University of Milan.
In any case, all the conditions for admission outlined above must be fulfilled before enrolling in the master's program, which must be completed by 31 December of the year of registration.
b) Proficiency in English at a B2 level or higher per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required for admission.
The B2-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Language certificate of B2 or higher level issued no more than three years before the date of admission application. You will find the list of language certificates recognized by the University at: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322. The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the date of admission application, including levels based on language certificates submitted by the applicant during their Bachelor?s degree at the University of Milan. In this case the process is automatic, the applicant does not have to attach any certificates to the application;
- Entry test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/)
All those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the Entry test.
Applicants who do not take or pass the Entry test will be required to obtain a language proficiency certificate recognized by the University (see https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322) and deliver it to the SLAM via the InformaStudenti service by the deadline fixed for the master?s programme (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/).
Applicants who do not meet the requirement by said deadline will not be admitted to the master's degree programme and may not sit any further tests.
c) GRE or GMAT results, if provided by applicants, will be taken into account.
Applicants meeting the above requirements will be invited to an online interview.
Admission
Application for admission: from 22/01/2025 to 30/06/2025
Application for matriculation: from 02/04/2025 to 15/01/2026
Attachments and documents
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Programme description and courses list
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Game Theory | 6 | 39.6 | English | SECS-P/01 |
| Mathematical Methods | 6 | 39.6 | English | SECS-S/06 |
| Statistics, Econometrics and Logic for Economic and Political Sciences | 12 | 79.2 | English | SECS-P/05 SPS/04 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Advanced Microeconomics | 6 | 39.6 | English | SECS-P/01 |
| Optional | ||||
| Comparative Welfare States | 9 | 59.4 | English | SECS-P/03 |
| Empirical Methods for Economics and Policy Evaluation | 9 | 59.4 | English | SECS-P/01 SECS-P/03 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Advanced Macroeconomics | 6 | 39.6 | English | SECS-P/01 |
| Comparative Politics | 9 | 59.4 | English | SPS/04 |
| International Economic Law | 6 | 39.6 | English | IUS/13 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must earn 9 credits by selecting one of the following alternatives:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Welfare States | 9 | 59.4 | English | Second trimester | SECS-P/03 |
| Empirical Methods for Economics and Policy Evaluation | 9 | 59.4 | English | Second trimester | SECS-P/01 SECS-P/03 |
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First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Firms in International and Developing Markets | 12 | 79.2 | English | SECS-P/08 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Positive Political Theory | 9 | 59.4 | English | SPS/04 |
| Optional | ||||
| Dynamic Macroeconomics | 6 | 39.6 | English | SECS-P/01 |
| Governance of the European Union | 6 | 39.6 | English | SPS/04 |
| Social Justice in a Global World | 6 | 39.6 | English | SPS/04 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 15 | 0 | English | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must earn 6 credits by selecting one of the following alternatives:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governance of the European Union | 6 | 39.6 | English | Second trimester | SPS/04 |
| Social Justice in a Global World | 6 | 39.6 | English | Second trimester | SPS/04 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Advanced Computer Skills | 3 | 19.8 | English | INF/01 |
| Laboratory: Introduction to Coding and Data Management for Economics and Political Science | 3 | 19.8 | English | INF/01 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Laboratory: Public Policy in Government | 3 | 19.8 | English | SECS-P/01 |
| Orientation Seminar | 3 | 19.8 | English | SECS-P/01 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | NN |
| Advanced Language Skills: French (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | French | NN |
| Advanced Language Skills: German (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | German | NN |
| Advanced Language Skills: Spanish (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Spanish | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must earn 15 credits for elective activities.
Second year students may choose, among others, the following elective activity for 6 credits:
Second year students may choose, among others, the following elective activity for 6 credits:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Macroeconomics | 6 | 39.6 | English | Second trimester | SECS-P/01 |
- Students must earn 3 credits by selecting one of the following alternatives: Foreign Language - advanced; Computer skills - advanced; Internship; Laboratory; Orientation Seminar.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | Open sessions | NN |
| Advanced Computer Skills | 3 | 19.8 | English | Second trimester | INF/01 |
| Advanced Language Skills: French (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | French | Open sessions | NN |
| Advanced Language Skills: German (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | German | Open sessions | NN |
| Advanced Language Skills: Spanish (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Spanish | Open sessions | NN |
| Laboratory: Introduction to Coding and Data Management for Economics and Political Science | 3 | 19.8 | English | Second trimester | INF/01 |
| Laboratory: Public Policy in Government | 3 | 19.8 | English | Third trimester | SECS-P/01 |
| Orientation Seminar | 3 | 19.8 | English | Third trimester | SECS-P/01 |
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Location
Milano
Head of study programme
Academic guidance tutor
Erasmus and international mobility tutor
Internship tutor
Quality Assurance Delegate
Reference structures
Contacts
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+39+39 02 5032 5032 - Didactic Secretariat
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The tuition fees for students enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's and single-cycle degree programmes are divided into two instalments with different calculation methods and payment schedules:
- The amount of the first instalment is the same for all students
- The amount of the second instalment varies according to the ISEE University value, the degree programme and the student status (on track / off track for one year or off track for more than a year)
- An additional fee is due for online programmes
The University also offers:
- Concessions for students meeting high merit requirements
- Diversified tuition fees according to the student's home country for international students with assets/income abroad
- Concessions for international students with refugee status
Scholarships and benefits
The University provides a range of financial benefits to students meeting special requirements (merit, financial or personal conditions, international students).
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