Business Administration
The Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration provides students with a solid theoretical and applied foundation in the methods and content of business economics.
The program combines theoretical knowledge in management, economics, quantitative methods, IT, and law with practical skills, achieved through the analysis of real and challenging situations from the very first years of study.
The program stands out for its strong multidisciplinary approach and its significant international focus. Computer science and data analysis play a central role, with introductory coding labs and the use of specialized software packages for data processing and interpretation rounding out the curriculum.
- The degree program falls under class L-18
Director
Rumen Pozharliev
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration offers an excellent educational path, designed to meet the challenges of the global market. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the program combines theoretical instruction with hands-on experience, providing a deep understanding of business dynamics and international markets. This method fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills—essential for navigating the complexities of today's business world.
Over the first two years, the program provides a broad and solid foundation in core disciplines—management, economics, mathematics, statistics, law, and coding—along with the study of accounting, marketing, business strategy, finance, macroeconomics, industrial economics, and quantitative methodologies applied to data analysis.
In the third year, students can specialize by choosing one of the following tracks: Marketing, Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, or Strategy and International Management. The program also includes workshops and project activities designed to develop practical, applied skills that are essential for a well-rounded management education.
The curriculum also includes the study of a second foreign language, courses in the humanities, a computer science lab, and the Grand Challenge project, all designed to strengthen both hard and soft skills. To cap off the program, students complete an internship or a company project on real-world cases, allowing them to apply their knowledge and tackle actual issues in the professional world.
Study Plan
Year 1: 2026/2027
Microeconomics
This course aims to equip students with the tools they need to understand individual consumption and production choices within different institutional frameworks, both under conditions of certainty and uncertainty. The course examines how the market works and its allocative properties.
Principles of Accounting
The course aims to equip students with a broad vocabulary in accounting and business. Students will be able to develop the ability to understand, prepare, and compare financial reports.
Calculus
The course aims to equip first-year economics students with the key mathematical methodologies used to tackle a wide range of applied problems in economics, business, finance, and insurance.
Introduction to Business Law
The course enables students to develop the skills needed to master the fundamentals of commercial law, not only within a national context but also with an eye on international practice.
Fundamentals of Management
The course introduces students to the fundamentals of management theory and practice. It combines fundamental concepts from business economics theory and industrial organization with insights from contemporary strategic literature.
Statistics
The course aims to provide students with a solid foundation in probability and mathematical statistics, potentially including an introductory exploration of statistical software.
Macroeconomics
The course aims to provide the methodological and theoretical tools to understand how economies work and to explain past and current economic developments.
Coding in Action Lab
The course aims to teach the fundamentals of programming to students with no prior programming experience, fostering a mindset geared toward computational thinking.
Informatics Lab
The introductory computer lab course focuses on basic programming and digital tools. Students will develop computational thinking and practical programming skills.
Year 2: 2027/2028
Marketing
The Marketing course introduces the fundamentals of marketing management, covering the models, processes, tools, and techniques used in marketing analysis, decision-making, and operational management.
Financial Statement Analysis
The course focuses on using financial statements, particularly for analysis and valuation. Students will learn how to use accounting and financial information to analyze a company's financial performance and assess its capital.
EU Law
The course will strengthen students' skills in using comparative legal analysis and provide all relevant information on EU legislation concerning corporate law and governance.
Industrial Economics
The course aims to make students aware of the complexity of business logic and to equip them with the skills to develop a framework for understanding the evolving logic of manufacturing globally and within the Italian context.
Applied Business Statistics
The course enables students to learn the theory and practical implementation of estimating a linear model using the least squares method. They will also learn how to assess the suitability of different model specifications to address empirical questions in economics.
Distinctive and Employability Skills Lab
The course aims to guide students toward an excellent professional career. To that end, the course will focus on a range of skills through hands-on exercises, including communication, adaptability, leadership, and writing skills, which will enable students to better navigate our increasingly complex and challenging work environment. The course will be delivered in January and February.
Corporate Finance
This course aims to equip students with the methods and metrics that successful companies use to make smart investment decisions. It also teaches how a company should finance investments.
Humanities
The course explores aspects of human culture, society, and experience. This academic class focuses on how people express themselves, understand the world, and communicate ideas through language, art, history, philosophy, and more.
Financial and ESG Performance Evaluation
The course introduces tools for evaluating financial performance alongside ESG criteria, with a focus on sustainability metrics in business analysis.
Year 3: 2028/2029
AI Applications for Marketing
The course explores how artificial intelligence supports marketing strategies through automation, data analysis, and customer personalization. Applications include chatbots, targeting, and recommendation systems.
Digital Marketing
The course introduces students to digital marketing tools and platforms, including social media, SEO, and content strategy. The focus is on campaign design and performance measurement.
Marketing and Law
The course explores legal issues related to marketing practices, such as advertising regulation, consumer rights, and data protection in digital environments.
Retail Management
The course focuses on the strategic and operational aspects of retailing. Topics include store formats, the customer experience, pricing, and omnichannel distribution.
Marketing Analytics
The course introduces quantitative techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of marketing. It includes data analysis, performance metrics, and predictive modeling to support decision-making.
3 Electives
Additional credits
Mandatory Language
Other activities (e.g., internships, company projects)
Grand Challenge
Final Thesis
Total ECTS
Year 1: 2026/2027
Microeconomics
This course aims to equip students with the tools they need to understand individual consumption and production choices within different institutional frameworks, both under conditions of certainty and uncertainty. The course examines how the market works and its allocative properties.
Principles of Accounting
The course aims to equip students with a broad vocabulary in accounting and business. Students will be able to develop the ability to understand, prepare, and compare financial reports.
Calculus
The course aims to equip first-year economics students with the key mathematical methodologies used to tackle a wide range of applied problems in economics, business, finance, and insurance.
Introduction to Business Law
The course enables students to develop the skills needed to master the fundamentals of commercial law, not only within a national context but also with an eye on international practice.
Fundamentals of Management
The course introduces students to the fundamentals of management theory and practice. It combines fundamental concepts from business economics theory and industrial organization with insights from contemporary strategic literature.
Statistics
The course aims to provide students with a solid foundation in probability and mathematical statistics, potentially including an introductory exploration of statistical software.
Macroeconomics
The course aims to provide the methodological and theoretical tools to understand how economies work and to explain past and current economic developments.
Coding in Action Lab
The course aims to teach the fundamentals of programming to students with no prior programming experience, fostering a mindset geared toward computational thinking.
Informatics Lab
The introductory computer lab course focuses on basic programming and digital tools. Students will develop computational thinking and practical programming skills.
Year 2: 2027/2028
Marketing
The Marketing course introduces the fundamentals of marketing management, covering the models, processes, tools, and techniques used in marketing analysis, decision-making, and operational management.
Financial Statement Analysis
The course focuses on using financial statements, particularly for analysis and valuation. Students will learn how to use accounting and financial information to analyze a company's financial performance and assess its capital.
EU Law
The course will strengthen students' skills in using comparative legal analysis and provide all relevant information on EU legislation concerning corporate law and governance.
Industrial Economics
The course aims to make students aware of the complexity of business logic and to equip them with the skills to develop a framework for understanding the evolving logic of manufacturing globally and within the Italian context.
Applied Business Statistics
The course enables students to learn the theory and practical implementation of estimating a linear model using the least squares method. They will also learn how to assess the suitability of different model specifications to address empirical questions in economics.
Distinctive and Employability Skills Lab
The course aims to guide students toward an excellent professional career. To that end, the course will focus on a range of skills through hands-on exercises, including communication, adaptability, leadership, and writing skills, which will enable students to better navigate our increasingly complex and challenging work environment. The course will be delivered in January and February.
Corporate Finance
This course aims to equip students with the methods and metrics that successful companies use to make smart investment decisions. It also teaches how a company should finance investments.
Humanities
The course explores aspects of human culture, society, and experience. This academic class focuses on how people express themselves, understand the world, and communicate ideas through language, art, history, philosophy, and more.
Financial and ESG Performance Evaluation
The course introduces tools for evaluating financial performance alongside ESG criteria, with a focus on sustainability metrics in business analysis.
Year 3: 2027/2028
AI Applications for Organizations and HR
The course explores the use of artificial intelligence in human resource management, covering recruitment, performance evaluation, and workforce analysis, while addressing ethical implications.
Leadership
The course introduces theories and practices of leadership within organizations. Topics include leadership styles, motivation, communication, and team management.
HRM and Organizational Behavior
The course explores the dynamics of employee behavior and human resource management practices. It focuses on motivation, organizational culture, and performance systems.
Project Management
The course provides the tools needed to plan, execute, and monitor projects. It covers project life cycles, budgeting, risk management, and team coordination.
EU Labor and Employment Law
The course focuses on the European legal framework governing labor. It covers labor rights, contracts, anti-discrimination laws, and collective bargaining agreements.
3 Electives
Additional credits
Mandatory Language
Other activities (e.g., internships, company projects)
Grand Challenge
Final Thesis
Total ECTS
Year 1: 2026/2027
Microeconomics
This course aims to equip students with the tools they need to understand individual consumption and production choices within different institutional frameworks, both under conditions of certainty and uncertainty. The course examines how the market works and its allocative properties.
Principles of Accounting
The course aims to equip students with a broad vocabulary in accounting and business. Students will be able to develop the ability to understand, prepare, and compare financial reports.
Calculus
The course aims to equip first-year economics students with the key mathematical methodologies used to tackle a wide range of applied problems in economics, business, finance, and insurance.
Introduction to Business Law
The course enables students to develop the skills needed to master the fundamentals of commercial law, not only within a national context but also with an eye on international practice.
Fundamentals of Management
The course introduces students to the fundamentals of management theory and practice. It combines fundamental concepts from business economics theory and industrial organization with insights from contemporary strategic literature.
Statistics
The course aims to provide students with a solid foundation in probability and mathematical statistics, potentially including an introductory exploration of statistical software.
Macroeconomics
The course aims to provide the methodological and theoretical tools to understand how economies work and to explain past and current economic developments.
Coding in Action Lab
The course aims to teach the fundamentals of programming who have no prior programming experience, fostering a mindset geared toward computational thinking.
Informatics Lab
The introductory computer lab course focuses on basic programming and digital tools. Students will develop computational thinking and practical programming skills.
Year 2: 2027/2028
Marketing
The Marketing course introduces the fundamentals of marketing management, covering the models, processes, tools, and techniques used in marketing analysis, decision-making, and operational management.
Financial Statement Analysis
The course focuses on using financial statements, particularly for analysis and valuation. Students will learn how to use accounting and financial information to analyze a company's financial performance and assess its capital.
EU Law
The course will strengthen students' skills in using comparative legal analysis and provide all relevant information on EU legislation concerning corporate law and governance.
Industrial Economics
The course aims to make students aware of the complexity of business logic and to equip them with the skills to develop a framework for understanding the evolving logic of manufacturing globally and within the Italian context.
Applied Business Statistics
The course enables students to learn the theory and practical implementation of estimating a linear model using the least squares method. They will also learn how to assess the suitability of different model specifications to address empirical questions in economics.
Distinctive and Employability Skills Lab
The course aims to guide students toward an excellent professional career. To that end, the course will focus on a range of skills through hands-on exercises, including communication, adaptability, leadership, and writing skills, which will enable students to better navigate our increasingly complex and challenging work environment. The course will be delivered in January and February.
Corporate Finance
This course aims to equip students with the methods and metrics that successful companies use to make smart investment decisions. It also teaches how a company should finance investments.
Humanities
The course explores aspects of human culture, society, and experience. This academic class focuses on how people express themselves, understand the world, and communicate ideas through language, art, history, philosophy, and more.
Financial and ESG Performance Evaluation
The course introduces tools for evaluating financial performance alongside ESG criteria, with a focus on sustainability metrics in business analysis.
Year 3: 2028/2029
AI Applications for Management
The course explores how artificial intelligence technologies support managerial decision-making in areas such as strategy, innovation, and operations. The course will cover real-world applications.
Competitive Strategy
The course introduces key frameworks for analyzing industry dynamics and corporate strategy. Topics include competitive advantage, strategic positioning, and the principles of international management.
Data Analysis for Businesses
The course provides foundational skills in data analysis using statistical tools and software. It focuses on extracting detailed insights from data to inform business decisions.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The course explores the process of launching new ventures and managing innovation within existing businesses. Topics include spotting opportunities, business models, and financing.
International Business Law
The course introduces legal concepts relevant to international business transactions. Topics include cross-border contracts, commercial law, and regulatory compliance.
3 Electives
Additional credits
Mandatory Language
Other activities (e.g., internships, company projects)
Grand Challenge
Final Thesis
Total ECTS
Luiss offers a wide range of programs for students, accessible based on their current or future degree program.
- Dual degree programs for students enrolled in the first or second year of a Bachelor's degree program
- Dual degree programs for students in their final year of a Bachelor's degree or recent graduates
- Erasmus and International Exchange Programs
- Free Mover Semester Abroad
- Summer Schools Abroad
- ACE – Triple Degree in Business
Explore all the international programs and opportunities for experiences abroad offered by Luiss to enrich your academic and professional journey.
Admission procedures and requirements
Admissions for the 2026/2027 academic year
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Tuition, scholarships, and financial aid
The annual tuition fee for the 2026/2027 academic year for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program is 14,000.00 euros (payable in 3 installments*) plus the regional tax.
Luiss offers scholarships and partial or full tuition waivers, made possible in part by support from public and private partners. Students can access tangible support throughout their academic journey. Additionally, the University has partnered with Italian banks to offer flexible financing without collateral.
Explore all the opportunities for scholarships and funding.
*The amount of the regional tax will be determined by the Lazio Region in
June/July 2026.
The Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration not only offers tangible career prospects, but also numerous opportunities for further study.
Students can enroll in the university’s Master’s degree programs or Level I Master’s programs, with support from the Orientation Office to help them navigate the available options.
Moreover, in an increasingly interconnected global context, the Business Administration program prepares students to become agents of change, equipping them with the tools to thrive in international and multicultural environments. Graduates can take on leadership roles in multinational and export companies, in strategic consulting, and at financial institutions.
A degree in Business Administration opens the door to numerous professional opportunities in the corporate, consulting, financial, and marketing sectors, both in multinational companies and in innovative startups. At the same time, it provides a solid foundation for pursuing further studies in postgraduate programs and specialization courses.
