Bachelor in Economic and Social Sciences

Bocconi University has evolved into a globally recognized institution, renowned for its innovative approach to education and research. The university's commitment to providing a transformative learning experience is reflected in its diverse academic programs, ranging from undergraduate to postgraduate levels, all designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for success in a rapidly changing world. What sets Bocconi apart is its international outlook, fostering an environment that encourages cross-cultural understanding and collaboration. The university's strong ties with the business and economic sectors ensure that students not only gain theoretical knowledge but also practical insights, preparing them to navigate the complexities of the global professional landscape. Bocconi University, with its illustrious history and forward-looking approach, continues to be a hub for those aspiring to make meaningful contributions to the fields of economics, management, finance, and beyond.

This program focuses on understanding how individuals think and make decisions, whether about saving money, energy consumption, fertility or health. This is a key element for firms and organizations, e.g. when launching a new product, as well as for governments designing economic policies, tackling issues such as poverty or unemployment. The linchpin of the innovative study plan is that individual behavior is not only determined by mere economic factors (how much I profit from a decision) but also by psychological traits (how emotions and cognitive limits shape actual decisions) and social norms (how the behavior of others, and shared common values, affect one’s decision). This is a BSc in economics, but it is highly interdisciplinary in nature and grounded in solid quantitative and methodological foundations. With its particular blend of economic, quantitative and social science topics, this innovative program finds synergies among subjects, to attain different perspectives on leading international economic issues. The program is among the pioneers in Europe in proposing a new integrated view of economics and social sciences, blending various disciplines. Today, sociologists make use of game theory. Demographers use economic models to analyze population dynamics. Economists talk about crime and incentives, analyzing the mind like both philosophers and psychologists do, study social stratification, and the like.