Luiss IBL Banca and Net Insurance: partnering for the new edition of the SEBE Master's in European Economic, Banking, and Insurance Sciences.

Luiss Guido Carli, IBL Banca, and Net Insurance: partnering for the new edition of the SEBE Master's in European Economic, Banking, and Insurance Sciences

The Master’s program is organized by the School of European Political Economy (SEP) at Luiss Guido Carli University.

There are 26 scholarships sponsored by IBL Banca, the Vincenzo and Lidia Giordano Foundation, and Net Insurance. Applications due by January 8, 2021

Rome, December 15, 2020 – Luiss Guido Carli University, in collaboration with IBL Banca and Net Insurance, presents the new edition of the Second-Level Master’s in European Economics, Banking, and Insurance (SEBE), organized by the School of European Political Economy (SEP) at Luiss Guido Carli University.

The Master’s program aims to delve into both the crucial role played by banking groups and individual banks within European economic systems, and the structure of European financial markets, with a specific focus on insurance. To this end, the Master's program will delve into the strategic, operational, and managerial aspects of banks, as well as various characteristics of the insurance sector.

The course is divided into three modules: “European Monetary Policy and Economics,” “Activities of Credit and Insurance Companies,” and “Organization, Legal Affairs, Control, Human Resource Management, and New Scenarios.” It also includes four days of seminars on the topics of bank balance sheets and financial technology.

For this new edition, 26 scholarships are available to fully cover the participation fee. These scholarships will be 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 IBL Banca and Net Insurance who meet the aforementioned academic requirements.

More specifically, IBL Banca and the Vincenzo and Lidia Giordano Foundation—named in memory of IBL Banca's first President and his wife Lidia—are providing 120,000 euros for 20 scholarships. Net Insurance is also funding an additional 6 scholarships worth 36,000 euros.

Through this Master's program and the 26 scholarships, IBL Banca and Net Insurance aim to make a tangible contribution to creating a specialized training path that is increasingly central for young professionals in the banking and insurance sectors within the new economic and financial landscape.

The seven-month Master’s program requires a total of 1,600 hours of study to earn 60 University Credits (CFU), with 1,100 hours dedicated to independent study.

The deadline to apply for the scholarships is Friday, January 8, 2021. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the online platform of the Luiss School of European Political Economy, accessible at the following link: https://sep.luiss.it/masters-programs/master-scienze-economiche-e-bancarie-europee-sebe/selezione.

The Directors of this second edition are Dr. Andrea Battista, CEO of Net Insurance; Prof. Oscar Cosentini, Board Member of IBL Banca; and Prof. Marcello Messori, Professor of Economics in the Department of Political Science at Luiss Guido Carli and former Director of the School of European Political Economy.

“In the post-pandemic era, the European banking sector will be called upon to play a crucial role in the evolution of financial markets. This Master's program helps prepare professionals to ensure this process is successful,” commented Marcello Messori, Director of the Master's program.

“European regulations, digitalization, mergers, and acquisitions are reshaping the banking sector. Specialized skills and regular refresher courses are essential to overcome the challenges of an increasingly interconnected world. As a bank, and in partnership with the Vincenzo and Lidia Giordano Foundation, we are committed to supporting young people and their professional training. We're also doing this through this Master's program and by offering 20 scholarships aimed at delving deeper into these new dynamics and expanding participants' experience and knowledge,” said Mario Giordano, CEO of IBL Banca.

“We are particularly pleased to actively contribute to creating a high-level educational program for young people looking to enter the banking and finance world,” said Andrea Battista, CEO of Net Insurance. “This initiative, born from the collaboration between Luiss Guido Carli University, IBL Banca, and Net Insurance, features an active learning approach. It aims to equip participants not only with knowledge but also with practical skills that align with the ongoing changes in the insurance sector,” Battista concluded.

For course information, please contact the Master's program office at  sep@luiss.it.