Departments
Through our departments, we promote the University’s core academic activities, fostering the development of research, education and the Third Mission across various disciplinary fields. Within these departments, faculty members, researchers, and doctoral students collaborate on interdisciplinary projects, advanced training programs, and national and international initiatives that foster engagement with universities, businesses, institutions, and civil society organizations.
Luiss Departments
The Department of Accounting and Corporate Finance promotes the advancement of knowledge in the fields of accounting, corporate finance, and financial intermediation through research, education, and dialogue with professionals, businesses, and institutions. Its interdisciplinary approach fosters the integration of specialized expertise, social sciences, and the analysis of economic phenomena, creating a constant link between research, teaching, and professional practice. The faculty operates in a dynamic international environment, focused on academic exchange and collaboration with public and private organizations, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge and innovative solutions.
As Luiss’s hub for quantitative disciplines, the Department of AI, Data, and Decision Sciences brings together a community of scholars with expertise in algorithms, artificial intelligence, data science, mathematics, and statistics. Its mission is to promote knowledge and innovation in a world increasingly driven by data and technology, through the development of advanced methodologies, the design of computational models, and the creation of solutions that support responsible, evidence-based decision-making. The Department studies the complexity of intelligent systems and their applications in the worlds of business, industry, and society, addressing issues ranging from basic research to the challenges of real-world contexts.
The Department of Business and Management contributes to the advancement of management disciplines through research, education, and collaboration with the business community and institutions. It brings together an international community of scholars open to the exchange of different theoretical and methodological approaches and fosters the development of collaborative projects across disciplines. In line with the international standards adopted by the University, it promotes an academic environment focused on the quality of research, education, and faculty development.
The Department of Business and Economic Law promotes the study of the relationships between law, people, organizational models, and tools essential to business operations, with a focus on changes in markets, businesses, and regulatory frameworks at the national, European Union, and global levels. It conducts advanced research on multilevel regulatory frameworks and international best practices regarding governance structures, control and risk management systems, business contracts, crisis prevention and management solutions, and economic regulation models. The approach is legal, comparative, and interdisciplinary, focused on the effectiveness of rules, the protection of rights, innovation, and social and environmental sustainability. Through competitive projects and collaborations with national and international institutions, professionals, businesses, and economic operators, the Department contributes to advanced regulatory and interpretive solutions capable of addressing the complexity of contemporary production systems.
The Department of Law and Institutions explores legal systems and public institutions in the context of contemporary economic, social, and political transformations. Through research, education, and institutional dialogue, it contributes to an understanding of decision-making processes, systems of government, and the dynamics affecting contemporary democracies. The interdisciplinary and comparative approach fosters the exchange of legal, political, and institutional perspectives, contributing to the education of future leaders.
The Department of Economics and Financial Markets brings together an international faculty with diverse research and methodological interests, ranging from economics to finance, from quantitative methods to the analysis of contemporary economic phenomena. Through research, advanced training, and academic collaboration, it contributes to the development of economic disciplines within the University. The diversity of expertise and perspectives within the Department fosters an environment open to interdisciplinary exchange and international collaboration.
The Department of Political Science brings together a multidisciplinary and international community of scholars dedicated to the analysis of contemporary political, social, and institutional phenomena. Drawing on diverse disciplines, it promotes research and educational activities aimed at understanding the transformations affecting societies, political systems, and international relations. The Department fosters dialogue between theoretical and empirical perspectives and supports collaboration with universities, research centers, and national and international institutions, contributing to an understanding of the challenges shaping the contemporary world.