Master in Economics and Finance

Economics and Finance is offered as a two-year master's degree, taught in English, at Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II in Napoli, Italy. The field combines the study of how economies function, at both national and international levels, with the analysis of financial markets, institutions, and instruments. Students typically study microeconomics and macroeconomics, econometrics, corporate finance, and financial markets, along with quantitative methods used to model economic behaviour and assess financial risk. Coursework often covers topics such as monetary policy, international trade, investment analysis, and the regulatory environment that governs banking and financial institutions. Because economics and finance rely heavily on quantitative reasoning, students in this field generally develop strong analytical and statistical skills alongside their theoretical grounding in economic and financial concepts. Case studies, data analysis projects, and coursework grounded in current economic and market conditions are common features of programmes in this area. Graduates typically pursue careers in banking, investment and asset management, corporate finance, consulting, and public sector economic policy roles. Others continue into further graduate study, professional financial qualifications, or doctoral research in economics or finance. Napoli offers an academic setting with an established economics faculty at Federico II, situating the programme within a broader tradition of economic study in southern Italy. Delivered entirely in English, the master's degree is intended for both Italian and international students who want graduate-level training that connects economic theory with the practical analysis of financial markets and institutions, preparing them for roles across finance, banking, and economic policy.