Structured Partnership cooperation with the Utrecht School of Economics (USE) for Undergraduate students enrolled to the Economics and Business Programme.
It is a one-year programme specifically tailored for Bachelor students enrolled to the Economics and Business programme and entirely taught in English.
The programme is structured as follows: first and third year is carried out in Rome, while the second year is entirely held at the prestigious Utrecht School of Economics.
Academic vision
The programme aims at recruiting ambitious, dedicated students and it provides the opportunity to learn and grow in a world-class academic environment.
In addition to teaching basic economic and business principles, the course also offers an introduction to the operation and policies of the main European institutions and the regulatory requirements of the various markets, paying special attention to the topics of competition and antitrust laws.
The course provides solid basic general preparation in the most important economic fields and offers an excellent introduction to the fields of business and finance. Students will gain the methodological training they need to understand and analyze economic and financial phenomena, including the acquisition of basic legal concepts.
Despite the economic orientation of this course, great importance is ascribed to teaching law, but in an economic context and within the framework of a natural reduction of law credits due to the international scope of the course and the prevalence of “domestic” contents and sources in the main legal teachings of traditional degree courses in economics (public law, private law, commercial law).
Why Utrecht University?
- Excellent reputation
- Outstanding academic research potential
- High-quality courses
- Extensive scale of global cooperation
- Strong sense of community
Top-rated by ranking..
Utrecht University is a globally leading university:
- ranked according to the Shanghai Ranking of World Universities: 1st in the Netherlands; 12th in Europe; 48th in the world;
- ranked according to the Times Higher Education Ranking: 1st in The Netherlands, 18th in Europe and 68th in the world;
..and by international students:
Utrecht University has an excellent reputation among international students, according to the i-graduate International Student Barometer. Students are very satisfied with the quality of education and facilities at the Utrecht University. Worldwide, the university was ranked 10th of 59 participating institutions.
Admission:
Stay at USE:
Eligibility
The Commission decreed the extension of the terms of the notice: please check the apposite box for the extension and application form.
Participation to the programme is open to all I year students enrolled to the Economic and Business Bachelor programme, majoring in “Business Management” or “Economics and Finance”, who at the end of the Winter session a.y. 2011-2012 (February 26th, with the exception of eventual session prosecutions) will have taken at least one of the following examinations:
- Introduction to Business Economics
- Mathematics 1
- 35 slots available for the outgoing students applying on the A.Y. 2011/2012 (outgoing A.Y. 2012/2013).
Selection Process
The Commission decreed the extension of the terms of the notice: please check the apposite box for the extension and application form.
The selection of applicants is made through the not disputable evaluation of an Academic Commission nominated by the Dean.
The selection follows a 2 step process:
Step 1:
The eligible candidates will be ranked after the analysis of the following criteria:
- weighted GPA (Grade Point Average), calculated with regard to all the examinations taken and considering the first decimal digit.
- a 5 bonus points will be assigned to students who have passed both Mathematics and Introduction to Business Economics.
- analysis of the motivation letter.
No minimum weighted GPA is required by the end of the Winter session of exams (25th February 2012).
The Academic Commission will rank eligible students and create the short list for the next step. The students selected will be provisionally admitted.
Step 2:
The admission to the programme is considered provisional until the end of the Summer session a. y. 2011-2012 (July 18th). Formalization of the admission is subject to the fulfilment the following requirements:
- Short listed applicants should have passed at least two exams among: Mathematics; Statistics; Microeconomics.
- Short listed applicants should have passed at least one exam among: Introduction to Business Economics; Accounting.
- Short listed applicants should have passed at least four exams among the five indicated at point I and II.
- Short listed applicants should hold a minimum weighted GPA of 21/30. Students with a weighted GPA included between 21/30 and 24/30 will be called for an interview.
- Short listed applicants are required to successfully attend (respecting all the rules such as minimum compulsory attendance) the following seminars organised at the beginning of the II semester:
- Introduction to STATA
- How to write a research paper
Application procedure and timing
Deadline: March 14th 2012, h. 12.00.
The Commission decreed the extension of the terms of the notice: please check the apposite box for the extension and application form.
Students interested are requested to handle to the International Development Office (viale Romania 32 – Building B – ground floor) the following documents:
- the application form duly filled up
- 2 passport-size photos (with the name and surname applicant’s written on the back in capital letters)
- motivation letter written in English
- copy of valid document of identity
Students will be able to participate only if their administrative position is regular and have no pending administrative issues with LUISS.
Results
The selection results will be communicated by e-mail to the applicants. Selected students will be required to confirm their acceptance through written notification.
A back-up lists will be set up in case the number of candidates will be superior to the slots available.
Students are invited to read carefully the official Call for applicants A.Y. 2012-2013, published in the section “MODULISTICA”.
Study Plan
The following table displays the study plan for LUISS students enrolled in their I year of Economics and Business Degree at the 2010/2011 academic year. The II year indicates the courses which will be take at Utrecht School of Economics during the 2011-2012 academic year.
Students enrolled on the Academic Year-2010/2011
Students Services and Assistance
Students are supported by the programme coordinators throughout all their preparation and stay abroad.
Accommodation
The USE has an agreement with the SSH (Short Stay Housing Solution), a local housing corporation that offers temporary furnished housing. They reserve a range of furnished accommodation especially for international students and staff of Utrecht University. The University covers the administrative fee if you make use of this offer. However, the number of reserved accommodation is limited and short listed students are invited to reserve an accommodation as soon as they receive the ID and code to log into the SSH reservation system.
