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WHY STUDY MANAGEMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BRESCIA?
It helps to develop problem-solving abilities progressively and improve the knowledge, abilities and attitude necessary to work in managerial and entrepreneurial roles in industrial and service companies or as business consultants.

It enables the choice of two years’ education in Italian and one in English, both aimed at offering the student education in which general and operative knowledge is supplemented according to the perspective of the person preparing to take on managerial roles.

It allows the acquisition of effective specialisation in the sphere of one of the fundamental functional areas of business management - Corporate Finance, Marketing, and Production-Logistics. This knowledge can be studied in depth integrating international programmes and placements in Italy and abroad into the student’s education.

Specific learning outcomes of the programme and description of the course

The programme aims to produce Master’s graduates capable of working in managerial and entrepreneurial roles within organisations (private and public, profit and non-profit, manufacturing and service sectors) or as professionals in management consultancy, financial consultancy, market research, communications, logistics and similar firms. To this end, the programme sets out the following specific learning objectives:

- to provide a comprehensive multidisciplinary grounding, necessary for understanding the economic, social, legal and technological phenomena that influence the management of organisations operating, both nationally and internationally, across a wide range of sectors;

- to develop a broad understanding of the issues involved in business management, from a general management perspective, with particular emphasis on developing decision-making skills and the ability to manage change within organisations;

- to enable students to acquire in-depth and advanced specialist knowledge, both theoretical and practical, in a specific functional area of business management: corporate finance, marketing, production and logistics, and international trade relations, including through the opportunity to undertake voluntary work placements with a variety of organisations;

- to develop personal skills and attitudes relating to analysis, active listening and initiative, as well as an aptitude for teamwork and problem-solving.

The degree programme is structured, in particular, into several study pathways (curricula), depending on the functional area of business management being studied and whether the programme is delivered in Italian or English.

In line with the programme’s educational objectives, the modules are organised using teaching methodologies designed to encourage active learning on the part of students. Teaching, therefore, includes, in addition to lectures and classroom exercises, the study and discussion of case studies, talks and testimonials from business experts and representatives of professional bodies, as well as, for certain learning activities, innovative techniques such as: participatory lessons, simulations, teamwork, role-play, individual and group project work, and classroom presentations and discussions. This approach is designed to enhance both the student’s subject-specific skills and their problem-setting and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding

Expected outcomes

Graduates in Management will be able to correctly interpret trends in the national and international economic system, apply statistical and mathematical methods and tools to analyse economic and business data, and critically evaluate business decisions with reference to the specific functional area covered by their chosen curriculum. In particular, they will be able to design business development strategies, assess and evaluate the economic and financial performance of companies, define human resources management policies, and apply economic and business methodologies and tools aimed at achieving a competitive advantage with specific regard to the relevant functional area. They will be able to engage with the organisation’s key stakeholders in the formulation and implementation of strategic and management decisions.

Methods of achievement and assessment

These skills are acquired through activities carried out both in and outside the classroom. As regards classroom activities, acquisition takes place, depending on the type of teaching, through: practical exercises, case studies, analysis of texts on current issues, etc., in-class presentations by students of individual and group work assigned by the lecturer, and other interactive classroom activities. As regards out-of-classroom activities, the ability to apply knowledge and skills is acquired, again depending on the type of teaching, through: the production of written assignments relating to individual and group work.

Independence of judgement (making judgements)

Expected outcomes

Upon completion of the degree programme, graduates in Management will be able to:

- collect, analyse and interpret data and information concerning various business situations with methodological rigour;

- participate in strategic decision-making processes, contributing to the identification of solutions that are methodologically and operationally appropriate to business situations and problems;

- express critical judgements regarding strategic solutions in a formalised manner;

- manage change;

- deal with international mobility.

Methods of assessment

These objectives are pursued through independent study, classroom discussion, group work and workshops, participation in seminars, and the writing of a dissertation.

Assessment of the results achieved is based on evaluating: the student’s ability to participate actively in lectures and the critical contribution made both in course assessments and in the dissertation.

Communication skills

Expected outcomes

Graduates in Management will be able to communicate their conclusions regarding studies and analyses, using appropriate and effective language, both in writing and orally, to specialist and non-specialist audiences, clearly explaining their reasoning.

These skills will be applied when dealing with both internal and external stakeholders with whom they will be required to engage.

Methods of attainment and assessment

Communication skills are developed in particular through teaching activities involving the preparation and oral presentation of reports and written documents.

These skills are also acquired through the work carried out by the student in preparing their dissertation, the defence of the dissertation, and during the work placements offered. These skills are assessed as part of the final evaluation of the various learning activities.

Finally, it should be noted that the various communication skills also relate to the ability to use specialist software, for example: electronic text documents, spreadsheets, database analysis, the use of databases, and statistical software.

Learning skills

Expected outcomes

The Master’s degree programme is designed to develop students’ learning skills through interdisciplinary study pathways, characterised by a progressive improvement in analytical and methodological competences and abilities.

Students will acquire the ability to learn and reinterpret concepts and techniques with methodological rigour and a critical approach. Students must possess good learning skills and an appropriate awareness of the importance of continuous training and professional development, enabling them to pursue independent study aimed at deepening and updating their knowledge, whether they enter the corporate world or embark on a self-employed professional or entrepreneurial career. They will also be able to continue their university education through Level I Master’s programmes or PhD programmes.

Methods of attainment and assessment

Learning abilities are developed throughout the course of study as a whole, with particular emphasis on the required independent study, the preparation of individual and group projects, and the work carried out in preparation for the final dissertation.

Learning ability is assessed through continuous assessment during the

educational activities, requiring the presentation of data gathered independently, and through an analysis of the self-directed learning skills developed whilst preparing the final dissertation.
 

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