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The Department of Economics provides a dynamic research environment in which faculty members and distinguished visitors conduct both applied and theoretical research in all areas of economics. The department is actively involved in the international academic job market to hire its junior and senior faculty.

The core mission of the department is to conduct first-rate research in economics and to follow the best practices of the international scientific community.

Its faculty includes Fellows of the Econometric Society, past presidents of the European Economic Association, editors and members of the editorial boards of leading journals in Economics, recipients of competitive grants (e.g., by the European Research Council and the National Science Foundation), and winners of prestigious awards and fellowships, such as the Y. Jahnsson award by the European Economic Association or the Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship. The Head of the Department is Tito Boeri.

Some members of the department act as consultants for international organizations, such as the IMF, the World Bank, the IDB, the United Nations, the European Commission and the European Central Bank, and are regular columnists in national and foreign newspapers.

Members of the department are actively engaged with the scientific activities of some of Bocconi's research centers, such as Baffi Carefin , IGIER ,  GREEN  and LEAP .

Welcome to Bocconi PhD in Economics and Finance . 

We designed our program for highly qualified and motivated students who wish to acquire world-class research skills and pursue academic careers in economics, finance, and accounting.

The program is multidisciplinary in nature and features  three tracks (curricula) : Economics, Finance,  and  Accounting  – linked by a common core.

The program comprises two year of  structured course work  followed by guided transition into  research . Bocconi places high weight on advising, mentoring and supporting students throughout their studies, and especially in preparation for the international job market.

Our PhD classes benefit from the  interaction  among students from all over the world, with backgrounds not only in economics, finance and accounting, but also other quantitative disciplines such as engineering, mathematics, physics and statistics. 

The Department of Economics is actively involved since many years in the international academic job market to hire its faculty and has been the first at Bocconi University to introduce tenure track positions and Assistant Professorships.

Excellence in research is the criterion that underpins the department’s strategy when selecting and hiring new faculty members, together with a strong focus on teaching activities.

Over time the Department has built an excellent track record in attracting top junior and senior scholars. The high number of European Research Council grants awarded to these scholars bears testament to their excellence, and it is also thanks to them that Bocconi is now one of the top recipients of ERC grants in Economics in Europe.

In this year Junior Job Market, we have hired Erika Deserranno, Sarah Eichmeyer, Rafael Jimenez and Marta Prato .

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Jan David Bakker

Tito Michele Boeri

Elisa Borghi

Valentina Bosetti

Maristella Botticini

Michela Braga

Giovanni Bruno

Angelo Marcello Cardani

Christoph Carnehl

Gabriele Natale Deana

Francesco Decarolis

Alexia Delfino

Erika Deserranno

Alfredo Di Tillio

Sarah Beate Eichmeyer

Carlo Ambrogio Favero

Giuseppe Ferraguto

Stefano Fiorin

Chiara Fumagalli

Francesco Giavazzi

Anna Gibert Rivas

Pamela Giustinelli

Joseph-Simon Goerlach

Basile Grassi

Luigi Iovino

Rafael Jimenez Duran

Eliana La Ferrara

Thomas Emile Robert Le Barbanchon

Marco Maffezzoli

Massimiliano Marcellino

Donato Masciandaro

Tommaso Monacelli

Massimo Morelli

Sara Negrelli

Salvatore Nunnari

Marco M. Ottaviani

Gianmarco Ottaviano

Fausto Panunzi

Nicola Pavoni

Roberto Perotti

Michele Polo

Marta Prato

Carlo Rasmus Schwarz

Dmytro Sergeyev

Ksenia Shakhgildyan

Andrew Michael Spence

Mara Pasquamaria Squicciarini

Guido Tabellini

Antonella Trigari

Matteo Giacomo Di Castelnuovo

Umberto Platini

Andrea Biancardi

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Patrizia Pellizzari

Sara Picciallo

Marika Podelli

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From Bocconi Master's to Wharton PhD | Find out how Marco prepared for an academic career

Marco Giometti’s passion for economics led him first to a Bocconi Master’s, then to a PhD at Wharton. Here’s how his master's helped him make the leap into academia

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This fascination first led Marco to study a Master of Science in Economic and Social Sciences at Bocconi University in Italy. 

Now studying for a PhD in Finance at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, he strongly credits his Master’s for paving the way into academia, and for preparing him for a rigorous research program. 

Accelerating from a bachelor’s to a master’s

While Marco had originally opted to study engineering, he quickly switched economics and business in his first semester. 

It didn’t take him long to set his heart on studying a master’s. Unlike most of his classmates on his three year bachelor’s, Marco completed his degree in two years.

When he started applying for masters degrees, he couldn’t ignore Bocconi’s reputation. “In Italy, if you’re thinking of doing economics or business, the first thing you think about is Bocconi.”

As someone who didn’t have clear career goals, and was interested in a broad range of subjects, Marco felt the MSc in Economic and Social Sciences program offered the variety and diversity he was looking for. 

“At the time, I was considering many different careers. I had this passion towards maths and quantitative methods, but also towards broader social sciences like public policy, history, finance, and banking,” he recalls.

The Bocconi Master’s is multidisciplinary, covering a range of topics across economics from monetary policy, to labour economics, to welfare and politics. This is reflected in the diversity of student backgrounds, who come from a vast range of undergraduate majors. 

Marco was accepted, and with the help of the Bocconi Graduate Merit Award which offers a full tuition waiver, he enrolled on the program.

Getting used to a rigorous academic environment

Marco was challenged by the Bocconi MSc from the off. He recalls the high standard of the classes, which really pushed his knowledge to its limits, but even more than that, the people. “For the first time in my life I could truly learn from everyone in my class.” 

This strong community and network extended beyond his own classroom. Marco says there’s a sense of belonging with many graduates from the program, who have an understanding of the rigorous and challenging process you go through on the degree. 

It was this dynamic academic setting which first seeded the ideas to take his studies further, and study for a PhD. For Marco, and his other classmates who shared similar aspirations, the environment gives you the ideal preparation for applying for a PhD. 

“This masters really gives you an idea of what a PhD looks like, a sense of what you’re going to do, and an idea of whether you’re ready for it.” 

Marco’s Bocconi experience included an introduction to research methods. One opportunity lies at the Innocenzo Gasparini Institute for Economic Research (IGIER), where visiting students are partnered with faculty mentors to work on research projects separate to your own master’s thesis. This, and other opportunities, give you a flavor of what to expect from the type of research you might conduct on a PhD. 

Applying for a PhD at Wharton

While research piqued his interest, Marco was mindful of other career opportunities. Graduates from the MSc pursue a wide range of careers, from public sector positions in policy, government, and banking, to roles in investment banking, asset management, and consulting.  

So before he launched himself straight into a PhD, he took up a six-month placement at the European Central Bank. “It wasn't research, but I saw that as an opportunity to see what the professional world looks like, so that I could make my decision in an even more informed way.”

Alongside this, Marco started to research and apply for PhD programs. He knew Wharton’s reputation for banking and finance, as well as being a top business school internationally. 

He set his expectations low, aware that several of his other classmates were applying for the same program. But in February 2016, Marco received an acceptance email, and later that year, he set off to Philadelphia to start the program. 

Five years on, Marco reflects on how well his Master’s prepared him for a PhD. Physically, it shows you what you can expect from the courses and structure of a PhD. Even the content was a relevant introduction, laying the foundation for quantitative methods and advanced statistics that he needed for his research.

And having tipped his toe into research methods during his time at Bocconi, he wasn’t overwhelmed by the initial research projects at Wharton. 

All being well, Marco hopes to complete his PhD in Finance in Summer 2022. As for where it will lead him, Marco is less sure. But he still holds onto the same motivations for pursuing economics in his early academic career.” 

“If I can use the tools to better understand what's going on in the world, and hopefully inform better policy making without political bias, then that will be great.”

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Very well organized university. I have studied Financial management and I graduated with 108/110. The teachers are really good and professional. The university has all the facilities and the services are professional. I really enjoyed studying in a professional and international environment. Bocconi has played an important role in finding my actual job!

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I had almost zero experience in business before coming to Bocconi. However, this did not hinder my career prospects here. I was fortunate to receive valuable opportunities such as in-company training and internships. Through these experiences, I gained invaluable practical insights into various business scenarios, becoming more acquainted with the real business world. Before arriving here, I had not learned Italian, which initially made me concerned about possible cultural or language barriers. Bocconi offers Italian language courses that proved indispensable in helping me adapt to Milan during my days here. Additionally, my Italian classmates have been incredibly welcoming, assisting me with cultural adjustments and willingly serving as language partners to help with my Italian language learning journey. My two-year life here has become both manageable and enjoyable. In conclusion, I would recommend this university to those people who are eager to embrace a future brimming with opportunities.

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Bocconi has been an amazing journey for me, filled with growth and opportunities, both on a professional and personal level. The professors teaching the International Management Master's are of really high quality and they were able to transfer some much "knowledge that matters", thanks also to the many teamworking experiences during the course. Bocconi also allowed me to experience a double degree program with ESADE, which taught me a lot both in terms of professional development, as well as allowing me to expand my network of international students even further. Overall, Bocconi unleashed plenty of opportunities I could not foresee before joining the university and that I'm really grateful for and excited to dive into.

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Entering Bocconi, I was shy and uncertain. I was surprised to discover a supportive community that not only challenged me academically but also encouraged me to come out of my shell. I found myself surrounded by lifelong friends who turned out to be an invaluable support for me. Despite my initial indecision, my chosen course (Economics and Management for Arts and Culture) proved to be the perfect fit, seamlessly blending rigorous economic principles with insights into the cultural landscape. I found myself immersed in a dynamic environment that fostered healthy competition, pushing me to excel while simultaneously supporting my personal growth. Reflecting on my period at Bocconi, I can confidently say it was the best time of my life. Through unforgettable experiences in students associations, internships and study-abroad periods, Bocconi accompanied me from adolescence into adulthood. It provided me with the confidence and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the real world, offering me an environment where I could flourish both academically and personally.

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I have chosen Bocconi University for both my bachelor's and master's degree and I am extremely satisfied with my experience and the preparation the institution has given me, both academically and to be equipped to enter the job market. The programs are very international, which has allowed me to make friends from all over the world, and the university offers a wide range of interesting courses, both in Italian and in English, which often combine a theoretical strong preparation together with practical applied projects. Bocconi also has a great and efficient career service that organizes useful events to get ready for the job market, meet employers and network with companies. I have also appreciated the presence of over a hundred student associations, which has allowed me to pursue some interests of mine while meeting students from several different courses and gainining more practical experience through additional projects.

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“When I attended Galileo Galilei Science High School in Alessandria [northeast Italy], my dream was to become a philosopher. I owe it to my mother, the soul-searching that led me to study Economics at Bocconi. Only later did I realize that Economics allowed me to answer the questions that had always haunted me as a young woman: ‘Why do people behave in certain ways? What determines society’s choices?’” Roberta Gatti is now the World Bank’s Chief Economist for the Middle East and North Africa. She talks about her “amazing, challenging and rewarding” career and explains how a deep curiosity about the world and a love of learning have always driven her. 

She says: “After graduating, I applied to PhD programs in the United States. I ended up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a group of extraordinary classmates, some of whom became lifelong friends.” But books and academia were not enough for her. “I wanted to see the world, to understand why some countries are so much poorer than others, and to measure myself up against something big. That’s where the World Bank came in. I joined 25 years ago and have never left,” she adds. 

Her first assignment in 1998 was in the Development Research Group. Today Gatti leads research programs on economic growth, business productivity, gender, social inclusion and the labor market. She also teaches at Georgetown and Johns Hopkins universities. What she loves about her job, she says, is the intellectual stimulation and values that underpin it. “I fully identify with the mission of my institution: ‘A world without poverty on a livable planet,’ I interact daily with fabulously intelligent colleagues from around the world, and I travel a lot, meeting people, academics and politicians.” It’s a complicated, fast-paced life for the mother of three. “I am never bored,” she jokes. 

Gatti explains that perseverance has been one of the key ingredients in building an international career, but having constants in her life – a North Star – has also been crucial. He says: “My mother, Francesca Violetta Prandi, has been a continual source of inspiration. She was an orphan from a small village in Piedmont; she taught me my horizons have no limits. She was younger than me when she lost her long battle with breast cancer. But her example of strength, generosity and perseverance guides me every day.” 

Values that have also helped Gatti respond to the difficulties and prejudices that are still entrenched in the business world. “When I was younger and no one listened to me, which happened quite often, it was easy to fall into the trap of ‘it’s me, not them.’ ‘Am I smart enough? Do I talk too much? Am I wearing the wrong dress?’ It’s amazing the number of questions that clutter a person’s mind when they’re led to believe they don’t fit in. But I’ve tried to be an active force of change.” How? Today, Gatti mentors the next generation of development economists. And she says: “It’s one of the most gratifying parts of my job.” 

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I'm a little confused about the Master's programs that are apparently offered by Bocconi. Their website lists them as:

Economics and Management in Arts, Culture, Media and Entertainment

Economic and Social Sciences

Economics and Management of Innovation and Technology

Economics and Management of Public Administration and International Institutions

Which among the above is the most relevant for a US PhD aspirant? Or am I looking at the wrong Bocconi, perhaps? And this is not the only school I'm applying to, before anyone brings that up.

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Humanomics, here I'm citing the most famous professors, who have been here for years. There are many, younger ones who come from all over the world, but they can't compete with those mentioned yet.

if you check them, you'll find most of them worked for many years in top instituions in the US.

admission is very easy: most italian students are scared by ESS as it's very quantitative and academic oriented and at the same time, the university doesn't not attract many people from abroad (about 1/4 of the class is international).

Anyway, just to clarify, I'm not claiming Bocconi is the best university in the world, but it's definitely a very good choice for those looking for an european master that prepare them to a top 20 (mostly top 10) PhD in the US.

Ha. I was just being stupid man. Looks like a sick program; if you weren't claiming Bocconi's economics MA program is one of the best in the world -- you should start -- considering its placements. My adviser spends a lot of time in Europe. Apparently some extremely good social science coming out of there.

They way they set up the economics specializations looks distinctly intelligent, and different from the way economics departments do things in the states. There's the idea in the States that if you get a good generalist training in economics, you can go do just about anything else. I think that ignores the native knowledge you gain by working in a field/industry/etc for several years. It's probably good to have most people sorting into the other three specializations at Bocconi, and only a few self selecting into heavy theory. Without that "price discrimination," demand for different sorts of economics training in the States probably gets inefficiently allocated.

Just a couple random notes.

1. Two year masters are awesome, especially because US schools generally don't give out conditional offers, so with one year programs, however good, you are at a disadvantage. (Unless you apply a year later, of course.)

2. Again, praise for two year programs, you get to try more subjects and see what interests you and you may compile a better research proposal and prepare a better thesis. (Fun fact: we get basically two months to write our dissertation, ridiculous.)

3. As Italian professors were mentioned. We had a lovely lady teaching us recently. She was very good, she had master's from Bocconi and a PhD from NYU. Very cool person, very well explained most of the stuff. But GOD, the ACCENT. I love Italians, but sometimes this drives me nuts. The idea of having all of my professors Italian teaching me in English... I'd have to think about that.

4. Milan is cool.

The idea of having all of my professors Italian teaching me in English... I'd have to think about that. .

Get used to it, most overrepresented country in economics alongside Argentina :)

Thank you everyone. I was aware that Bocconi was a good program but I wasn't aware just how good it really was. As it is, I can't really afford the UK, even though I'm applying to a few places there, so all my hopes are with continental Europe. So beyond BGSE, Toulouse, Tilburg and Bocconi, which other European schools would you guys recommend? What about Bonn or Aarhus? Repec rates Zurich quite high.

I was in the same position last year; admission to Bocconi seems fairly easy, provided you have a decent GRE (no letters etc). However, I ended up going to one of the UK terminal programs because they offered funding. Would have preferred Bocconi due to the advantages mentioned here, but tuition is 2*11k and living in Milan isn't exactly cheap either.

If you're ok with a german speaking environment: Bonn offers great preparation for a PhD. However, you won't meet many international students there...

Would have preferred Bocconi due to the advantages mentioned here, but tuition is 2*11k and living in Milan isn't exactly cheap either.

Wait. $211,000?

Nice one.He probably means 21k euros or so

I think he means two times 11k (probably 1 year is 11k)

What does that translate into in dollars? Is there a currency calculator at mises.org I can use that controls for the Federal Reserve Bank conspiracy to make everyone slaves?

Before my broker closed on friday last price was - 1.27377/1.27372, so 22k euro would be 28 022.94 USD

I think Tommaso summarized correctly the differences. ESS is by far the best program at Bocconi for Economics and the main PhD programs feeder. Getting in (compared to other programs) is relatively easy and getting the full scholarship is not very difficult (you need a GRE Q 770, more or less). However, you need a sufficiently high 1st year GPA to receive funding also the 2nd one.

The MSc in Finance is also very good, if you're interested in this area. It is mainly geared toward people seeking a career in the industry (Bulge-Bracket IBs heavily recruit there), but they placed some students at good schools (UCSD, Stanford GSB, Carnegie Mellon, WUSTL, etc...) in the last years.

Anybody have any thoughts on programs like UZH (Zurich) and Aarhus? If it helps, I'll be applying to LSE, UCL, BGSE, Toulouse, Warwick, Tilburg, Bocconi, Bonn and Nottingham. Bonn I'm not perfectly sure of yet. I've also been considering Zurich and Aarhus. Thoughts? My interests align more with micro more than macro or metrics, although I'm not sure how important relative department strengths are for Master's programs.

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Bocconi website specifies the following criteria

(1) Applicants to the Economics and Social Sciences or Economics and Mangement of Innovation and Technology programs - expressed as their first or second choice - can submit the GRE test. The minimum score required for the GRE taken by August 2011 is 760 for quantitative section and 540 for verbal section. For GRE exams taken after that date, the minimum score required is at least equal to 160 for quantitative section and 156 for verbal section.

However, I have GRE score of 159Q and 152V. Should i apply or not?

Hey guys, I have one question about application to Bocconi - I'm an international applicant and I'm done with my GRE and, as far as I can see online, Bocconi has recieved my scores from ETS. However, I'm confused because they want the score report to be included in the dossier, and I'm not sure if ETS will send me the score report in time for me to send my dossier to Bocconi (for it to arrive before January 14th, which is the deadline :(). The question is - shouldn't the report sent by ETS be enough :(?

Edit: and another question - how long does it take for the scores to arrive in Europe (CEE region) - if anyone has a similar experience :)?

Hey guys, I have one question about application to Bocconi - I'm an international applicant and I'm done with my GRE and, as far as I can see online, Bocconi has recieved my scores from ETS. However, I'm confused because they want the score report to be included in the dossier, and I'm not sure if ETS will send me the score report in time for me to send my dossier to Bocconi (for it to arrive before January 14th, which is the deadline :(). The question is - shouldn't the report sent by ETS be enough :(? Edit: and another question - how long does it take for the scores to arrive in Europe (CEE region) - if anyone has a similar experience :)?

Hey If possible can you address the following issue

Yes, apply.

Are there chances that I will be admitted?

Given that I have Business Administration Bachelors degree with specialization in Finance. However, I only had one micro and one macro course other then that I had statistical inference, calculus I, Business mathematics. Finance courses included Investment Banking, Intro to Business Finance, Financial Management, and I have also done CFA level II. What are my chances of getting admitted to bocconi and what type of funding is available?

Bruno Gasperov

What are the expected monthly living expenses for an average Bocconi student? (excluding tuiton fees and maybe accomodation)

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