The Double Degree in Global Finance with the Fordham Gabelli School of Business is a challenging graduate program taught entirely in English. It is designed for students currently enrolled in the Luiss Master's Program in Economics and Finance—both first- and second-year students majoring in Finance or in Banking and Financial Intermediaries—as well as students enrolled in the first and second year of the Master's Program in Corporate Finance.

Students who complete the program will earn a Master’s degree in Economics and Finance or in Corporate Finance from Luiss University and a Master of Science in Global Finance (MSGF) from Fordham University.

This program, structured as a 7-week Summer Term in New York City (Summer Term 2026: from June to July 2026; exact dates to be confirmed), offers an in-depth look at global financial markets and risk, financing, and capital-raising strategies. It features intensive and challenging teaching methods, as well as corporate visits to major companies and institutions, including Bloomberg, Citigroup, Ernst & Young, the New York Stock Exchange, and the Federal Reserve Bank, among others. Selected students will have the chance to learn how to implement corporate objectives through financial strategies, including practice in small group sessions with top executives from industries such as HSBC, Moody's, and Goldman Sachs. The School is located in the heart of Manhattan, just a short walk from Wall Street. Students selected for this dual degree will be enrolled at both Luiss and Fordham for the 2026 Summer Term. The Fordham degree will be awarded after completing the Luiss program and defending the final thesis at Luiss.

The Double Degree in Global Finance with the Fordham Gabelli School of Business is a tuition-paying program. Fordham University will offer financial aid for the program, and students are eligible to receive a scholarship from the Fordham University Gabelli School of Business. This scholarship is valid for every student selected for the program and will automatically reduce Fordham fees. The fees for the summer of 2026 are $23,934. 

Please note that tuition does not cover living expenses. In addition to tuition and the health insurance fee, Fordham University also charges several student service fees, which for 2025 were $369 and included: a $96 General Fee, a $227 Technology Fee, and a $46 International Student Services Fee. Books, which should cost less than $200 per course, and travel expenses are not included. Tuition and fees do not cover living expenses in New York. The Fordham International Student Office recommends that students budget around $5,000 for living expenses during their stay in New York. Students are encouraged to seek accommodation in Fordham dorms to avoid housing issues and fraud. As for Fordham on-campus housing, the dormitory fee for a 7-week stay in 2025 was $1,874.

Nicola Borri (for Economics and Finance)

nborri@luiss.it

Pierluigi Murro (for Corporate Finance)

pmurro@luiss.it

Details regarding the application procedure, the selection process, deadlines, and further information will be provided in the relevant call for applications. If you have any questions about which documents to upload or need more information about the required documents, please contact International Degree Programs before the application deadline.

Students selected for a Double Degree program must adhere to the corresponding study plan. They must accept all changes listed in the study plan, especially regarding languages and other activities.

Candidates for this program should meet the following requirements (to be confirmed):

• For first-year students in the Master's program in Economics and Finance:
  • complete at least 2 of their core courses by the deadline specified in the Call for Application (usually mid-February)
• For second-year students in the Master's program in Economics and Finance:
  • students are required to complete at least 8 of their core courses by the deadline indicated in the Call for Application (usually mid-February)
  • students must not have participated in any international mobility program during their Master’s Degree
• For first-year students in the Master’s program in Corporate Finance:
  • Students must register for all first-semester exams by the deadline specified in the Call for Application (usually mid-February)
• For second-year students in the Master’s program in Corporate Finance:
  • Students are required to complete at least 8 of their core courses by the deadline specified in the Call for Application (usually mid-February)
  • Students must not have participated in any international mobility program during their Master’s degree.
• For all students (1st and 2nd year of the Master’s Degree in Economics and Finance, 1st and 2nd year of the Master’s Degree in Corporate Finance):
  • A minimum average grade of B is required for the four transfer courses taken at Luiss to be transferred to the MSGF degree. The minimum accepted grade is B- (currently equivalent to 21/30 on the Luiss grading scale), provided that the other transfer courses keep the average grade above B.
  • Students must demonstrate a language proficiency level of at least B2.4 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference) through one of the following certifications:
    • TOEFL IBT: minimum score of 75/120
    • IELTS: minimum score of 6.5
    • Duolingo: minimum score of 115
    • Cambridge: CPE, CAE, FCE with a minimum grade of B
    • Trinity School Language Academy in Rome
    • Luiss University Language Center
    • International Secondary School Diploma, taught entirely in English
    • Bachelor’s Degree taught entirely in English

Please note that the agreement is currently being revised for the 2026/2027 mobility period.

• When to apply
• Useful Information about Your Mobility

While every effort will be made to provide students with complete, accurate, and timely information, Luiss reserves the right to change, amend, modify, or revoke the aforementioned program. Luiss is not responsible for any cancellation or modification resulting from events beyond its control. If the program is canceled or modified for these reasons, Luiss will inform all interested students in a timely manner.