Rome, December 15, 2021 – Luiss University, IBL Banca, and Net Insurance reaffirm their commitment to educating the next generation by launching a new edition of the Second-Level Master’s in European Economics, Banking, and Insurance Sciences (SEBE), organized in collaboration with the School of European Political Economy (SEP) at the Guido Carli University.

IBL Banca and Net Insurance are partnering with Luiss, actively participating in the curriculum and funding 25 scholarships that fully cover the Master's program fees. Their goal is to help strengthen the knowledge and skills of professionals who will be called upon to successfully navigate the profound changes underway in the banking and insurance sectors.

More specifically, IBL Banca, together with the Vincenzo and Lidia Giordano Foundation—named in memory of IBL Banca's first President and his wife Lidia—is offering 20 scholarships with a total value of 120,000 euros, while Net Insurance is contributing 5 scholarships worth 30,000 euros.

Registration for the Master’s program and the application for the 25 scholarships will close on January 8, 2022. Detailed information and the application form are available on the Luiss School of European Political Economy's online platform, accessible via the following link: https://sep.luiss.it/masters-programs/master-scienze-economiche-bancarie-ed-assicurative-europee-sebe

The Master’s program, designed for recent graduates or young professionals who have embarked on a career in banking, finance, or insurance, involves a 1,500-hour course of study spread over 10 months. Students earn 60 University Credits (CFU) and focus on the fundamental dynamics of European money and financial markets, the management and risk governance aspects of banking intermediaries, and the ongoing transformations in the sector.

Applications are open to graduates in Economics, Law, Political Science, Statistics, or related fields—subject to the Master's program management's assessment—as well as to employees of the IBL Banca Group and Net Insurance who meet the aforementioned academic requirements.

The Master's program is led by four high-profile representatives from the financial world: Dr. Andrea Battista, CEO of Net Insurance and President of ALL (the Luiss Alumni Association); Prof. Oscar Cosentini, CEO of IBL Family (IBL Banca Group); Prof. Jürgen Dennert, former Executive Vice President of UniCredit S.p.A., who is making his debut on this team; and Prof. Marcello Messori, Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics and Finance at Luiss and President of Allianz Bank.

The course is structured into three units: “European Monetary Policy and Economics,” “Activities of Credit and Insurance Companies,” and “Organization, Human Resources Management, Legal, and Internal Controls.” Seminars may also be added, bringing the total to approximately 350 hours of classroom instruction.

“The ongoing changes in the banking sector are plain for all to see. The pandemic has accelerated several trends that were already underway, such as digitization in both processes and customer relations, the restructuring of the sector through mergers and the entry of challenger banks, and new legislative and regulatory developments. To tackle these challenges and seize the opportunities they present, we need new skills and fresh energy. That's why, together with the Vincenzo and Lidia Giordano Foundation, we're delighted to confirm our support for the SEBE Master's program, which trains young people and professionals,” said Mario Giordano, CEO of IBL Banca.

“Today, banks and insurance companies are at the center of a radical change. That’s why we need increasingly specialized professionals who can understand the present and interpret the future in an informed and qualified manner,” said Andrea Battista, CEO of Net Insurance and President of ALL. He continued: “The SEBE Master’s program offers young talent a unique opportunity to deepen the skills most in demand in the market through a highly differentiated offering across subject areas,” Battista concluded.

Marcello Messori, co-director of the Master’s program, commented: “The transition phase that the Italian economy is facing, which—thanks in part to Next Generation-EU funds—could lead to lasting and sustainable development, requires a radical reorganization of national and European financial markets. Therefore, for those already working in the sector or looking to apply their university skills in that field, it’s essential to expand their ‘toolkit’ to adapt and capitalize on the opportunities presented by the ongoing transformations.

The SEBE Master's program aims to meet these new market demands.”