Courses and Requirements

essons start in the beginning of October.

Please note that the study program may be subject to minor changes.
The program cannot be attended by distance learning.

First year - a.y. 2023-24 (39° cycle)

For both curricula: 2 compulsory courses held in English

SEMESTER	TITLE	HOURS	PROFESSOR
1	Economics: Markets and Policies	24	D. Masciandaro
1	Law and Economics	24	G. Tuzet

For the curriculum in International and European Law:
2 compulsory courses held in English along the entire year

SEMESTER	TITLE		HOURS	PROFESSOR
1 and 2	Topics in International and EU Law		24	R.M. O'Keefe
2	PhD Seminars in International and EU Law		24	R.M. O'Keefe

For the Curriculum in Business and Social Law (Diritto dell'impresa):
2 compulsory courses held along the entire year

SEMESTER	TITLE	HOURS	PROFESSOR
1 and 2	PhD Seminars in Business Law	24	G. Strampelli
2	Topics in Business Law	24	G. Strampelli

Second year (38° cycle)

Study abroad projects  
In the second semester of their second  year, PhD students are encouraged to spend at least one period of stay abroad in order to develop their research project under the supervision of international professors or experts in their field of study.

Stay abroad periods shall be first agreed upon by both the student and a member of the Faculty Board, and then by the Curriculum Coordinator.

Curriculum in Business and Social Law (Diritto dell'impresa)
Fields:
Corporate and financial markets law; competition law and IP; labour law; criminal law; bankruptcy law.
Each field will be activated with a minimum of 3 students.

Along the year, PhD Students must attend the cycle of seminars  "PhD Seminars in Business Law" (24 hours).

Third year (37° cycle)

Along the year, PhD Students must attend the cycle of seminars  "PhD Seminars in Business Law" (24 hours).
Thesis completion and Final defense