Administration, Finance and Control
This degree program offers students a choice of two tracks: one taught in Italian and the other in English. Both focus on providing a comprehensive, multidisciplinary education:
Major in Italian
The Master’s Degree Program in Administration, Finance, and Control, with a specialization in Financial Statements, Control, and Business Consulting, provides advanced training in accounting, tax, and finance. It focuses on preparing financial statements, financial and sustainability reporting, coordinating civil and tax law, and managing corporate crises.
The curriculum develops skills in financial reporting, national and international accounting standards, corporate taxation, corporate governance, internal control systems, and extraordinary corporate transactions. The approach combines technical rigor with practical application, training professionals who are capable of preparing, examining, and interpreting financial and non-financial information, as well as overseeing compliance processes. Graduates can become certified public accountants, work in tax planning, or join auditing and consulting firms.
Major in English
The English-language program, Accounting, Financial Management and Control, provides rigorous quantitative training in financial and management accounting, quantitative methods for management (data analytics), and budgeting and financial planning processes. This equips students with the tools to prepare and analyze financial information to support managerial decision-making.
The program prepares students for roles in Accounting and Finance departments at multinational corporations, auditing firms, and consulting companies. It also equips them for internationally recognized certifications such as CFA, ACCA, and CIMA, enhancing their competitiveness in global job markets.
- The degree class is LM-77
The Director
Saverio Bozzolan
Saverio is a Professor of Accounting and Director of the MSc in Accounting, Finance, and Management Control at Luiss University. Before joining Luiss, he was a Professor of Accounting at the University of Padova. Saverio earned his PhD in Business Economics from CĂ Foscari University (1998). His research interests are in corporate governance (with a focus on family firms), corporate disclosure, risk management, and the links between financial reporting and capital markets. He teaches MSc, MBA, Ph.D., and executive courses in the areas of corporate governance, financial reporting, and financial statement analysis.
Italian Major
The Italian-language track of the Master's Degree Programme in Administration, Finance and Control is designed to provide a comprehensive grounding in the economic-business, legal and accounting fields. The aim is to develop professionals capable of analysing and managing business phenomena in an informed manner, mastering the tools needed to deal with the complexity of strategic, managerial and financial decisions.
The study plan addresses three main macro-topics in an integrated manner:
- In-depth study of national and international principles for corporate reporting.
- Understanding of the relevant regulatory framework, with particular attention to corporate and tax aspects, as well as focus on corporate crisis management processes.
- Economic and quantitative analysis in support of business planning.
English Major
The English-taught track, Accounting, Financial Management and Control, offers rigorous and quantitatively grounded training designed to prepare students for supporting top managment decision-making. The program combines advanced accounting knowledge with analytical and financial tools, emphasizing the interpretation of financial and non-financial information for managerial decision making.
This track builds knowledge across three key thematic areas:
- Understanding economic behavior and management decision-making processes also with quantitative and econometric tools.
- Mastering tools for financial reporting, budgeting, and financial planning.
- Exploring governance, ethics, and the role of data in complex business environments.
Year 1: 2026/2027
Economic Analysis for Business Planning
The course explores the principles of micro- and macroeconomics as they apply to business decisions.
Quantitative Methods for Business
The course introduces the statistical and quantitative tools needed to analyze business data.
Company law
The course covers the main legal concepts related to companies and governance.
Tax law
The course covers the fundamentals of the Italian tax system and their implications for businesses.
International Accounting Principles
The course delves into IFRS standards and their application in financial statements.
Advanced Corporate Finance
The course explores complex financial decisions, including capital structure and valuation.
Business Crises and Recovery Plans
The course focuses on tools for crisis management and corporate turnaround.
Project Financing
The course covers financing models for infrastructure and long-term projects.
Professional Skills
The course develops the operational skills needed for the accountant profession.
Year 2: 2027/2028
M&A and Business Valuation
The objective of this course is to examine the economic and financial implications of significant M&A-type transactions, capital structures and methodologies for assessing the value of businesses, mentioning also the accounting and legal effects of those transactions.
3 elective courses
Additional Credits
Certificate 1
Certificate 2
Internship or Project Work
Additional language skills*
*Business English and Professional Development for the Italian-language major; a foreign language of your choice—other than Business English and Professional Development—for the English-language major.
Final Thesis
Total ECTS
Year 1: 2026/2027
Behavioural Economics
The course explores how economic decisions of individuals and organisations are influenced by cognitive and psychological biases, offering tools to interpret phenomena such as irrationality in markets.
Quantitative Methods for Management
The course provides advanced statistical techniques and quantitative models for analyzing business data, which are useful for planning, forecasting, and evidence-based decision-making.
Governance, Law and Business Ethics
The course covers corporate governance structures, regulatory frameworks, and the ethical challenges companies face when operating in global contexts.
Accounting and Management Control
The course introduces internal control systems, budget planning, and performance evaluation to effectively monitor and manage business activities.
Financial Reporting and IAS
The course delves into International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and financial reporting techniques, which are essential for ensuring transparency and comparability in listed companies.
Advanced Corporate Finance
The course focuses on investment valuation, financing decisions, and capital structure, providing a solid foundation for complex corporate transactions.
Budgeting and Financial Planning
The course covers short- and long-term financial planning processes, including scenario analysis, forecasting, and economic and financial performance monitoring.
Project Financing
The course explores the financing of infrastructure and capital-intensive projects, delving into contractual models, risk assessment, and public-private partnerships.
Big Data Analysis
The course applies large-scale analysis techniques (data mining, predictive analytics) to support business and financial decisions based on advanced quantitative methods.
Year 2: 2026/2027
Financial Analysis
3 elective courses
Additional Credits
Certificate 1
Certificate 2
Internship or Project Work
Additional Language Skills*
*“Business English and Professional Development” for the Italian-language major; a foreign language of your choice—other than “Business English and Professional Development”—for the English-language major
Final Thesis
Total ECTS
Luiss offers numerous international programs for students, which are accessible based on their current or future degree program.
- Dual degree programs for students enrolled in a master's degree program
- Erasmus and International Exchange Programs
- Free Mover Semester Abroad
- Summer Schools Abroad
Discover all the international programs and opportunities for experiences abroad offered by Luiss to enrich your academic and professional journey.
Admission procedures and requirements
Admissions 2026/2027
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Tuition, scholarships, and financial aid
The one-time annual fee for enrollment in the Master’s Degree Program in Administration, Finance, and Control is 15,000.00 euros, payable in three installments, plus the regional tax.*
Luiss offers scholarships and partial or full exemptions from tuition fees, made possible in part by support from public and private partners.
The University has also entered into agreements with Italian banks to offer flexible financing without collateral.
Check out all the opportunities for scholarships and financial aid.
*The amount of the regional tax will be decided by the Lazio Region in June/July 2026.
The degree program is subject to approval by the Ministry of University and may undergo changes.
Career paths
Graduates will be able to join the Administration, Finance, and Control (AFC) departments of industrial and service companies, or work in consulting or auditing roles with consulting firms or professional practices. Roles may encompass business valuation, corporate transactions, governance, and tax planning.
In addition to the professional opportunities mentioned, the course also provides access to the state exam for certification as a Certified Public Accountant and Statutory Auditor.
An agreement with the Rome Association of Certified Public Accountants offers benefits for curricula that meet its standards.
Graduates and employability
- One year after graduation, the employment rate for Luiss graduates is 95%.
- The average wait time between graduation and securing their first job is one month, and 70% of graduates receive a job offer before graduation.
- 12% of graduates work abroad.
- Luiss boasts an active network of over 500 employers—companies, public and private institutions, and multinationals—offering students and recent graduates real professional opportunities.
- In 2024, over 3,200 placements were made, including internships and jobs.
- Over 2,800 one-on-one Career Guidance sessions were provided to support students and recent graduates in their career paths.
- Over 5,000 students took part in networking and recruiting events held throughout 2024: more than 40 events, including 4 Career Fairs, with the involvement of over 300 employers and 90 Luiss graduate professionals.
