🏛️ Institution

Prisca Sapientia University
Zurich, Switzerland – International Academic Mission
🌐 www.priscasapientia.university

⏳ Duration and academic level

Duration: 3 academic years (6 semesters)
Credits: 180 ECTS (CFU)
Level: EQF Level 6
Delivery mode: Fully online
Start date: Open enrollment

🌍 Language

Italian
English

🎯 Educational objectives

The Bachelor’s Degree in Banking, Economics, Finance & Business provides solid interdisciplinary training in economics, finance, banking and business management.

The programme integrates economic theory, quantitative methods, financial analysis, banking systems and corporate strategy, with particular attention to financial markets, risk management, regulatory frameworks and sustainable economic development.

Graduates develop competencies in:

  • microeconomics and macroeconomics
  • mathematics and statistics for economics and finance
  • corporate finance and financial analysis
  • banking systems and financial intermediaries
  • accounting and financial statements
  • banking and financial law
  • financial markets and international finance
  • risk management and economic policy
  • business strategy and management
  • applied research and professional project development

📚 Study plan (180 ECTS)

📘 First year – Economic and quantitative foundations (60 ECTS)

Course (Italian)Course (English)ECTS
Economia Politica I (Microeconomia)Political Economy I (Microeconomics)15
Matematica per l’Economia e la FinanzaMathematics for Economics & Finance12
Statistica di BaseBasic Statistics12
Diritto PrivatoPrivate Law9
Informatica per Economia e FinanzaIT for Economics & Finance6
English for Economics & BusinessEnglish for Economics & Business6
Total60 ECTS

📗 Second year – Applied economics, banking and corporate finance (60 ECTS)

Course (Italian)Course (English)ECTS
Economia Politica II (Macroeconomia)Political Economy II (Macroeconomics)15
Economia AziendaleBusiness Economics9
Finanza AziendaleCorporate Finance12
Economia degli Intermediari BancariBanking Economics9
Contabilità e BilancioAccounting & Financial Statements9
Diritto Bancario e FinanziarioBanking & Financial Law6
Total60 ECTS

📕 Third year – Financial markets, risk and final dissertation (60 ECTS)

Course (Italian)Course (English)ECTS
Mercati FinanziariFinancial Markets12
Finanza InternazionaleInternational Finance9
Risk ManagementRisk Management9
Politica EconomicaEconomic Policy6
Strategia e Management d’ImpresaBusiness Strategy & Management6
Stage / Project WorkInternship / Project Work9
Tesi FinaleFinal Dissertation9
Total60 ECTS

💻 Learning platform and delivery

The programme is delivered through the Prisca Sapientia LMS, including:

  • 24/7 online access
  • fully asynchronous learning
  • recorded video lectures
  • downloadable presentations (PPT)
  • structured learning modules
  • student progress tracking

📘 Study materials

All study materials are included and provided digitally:

  • video lessons
  • slide presentations (PPT)
  • academic and professional reference materials
  • applied financial analysis case studies

📝 Assessment system

Assessment is based on:

  • online examinations
  • written assignments
  • applied financial analysis projects
  • continuous module-based evaluation

📊 Final dissertation

To obtain the Bachelor’s degree, students must complete a Final Dissertation focused on banking systems, financial markets, corporate finance, economic policy, risk management or business strategy.

The dissertation is:

  • supervised remotely
  • submitted online
  • evaluated by an academic committee

🧑‍🎓 Admission requirements

High School Diploma (or equivalent)
CV evaluation
No entrance examination required

💰 Tuition fees and flexible payments

Tuition fee: €2,000 per year

Payment options:

  • single annual payment
  • monthly installments
  • quarterly installments

📞 Contacts

Admissions Office
📧 admissions@priscasapientia.university

Academic Secretariat
📧 secretariat@priscasapientia.university

🌐 www.priscasapientia.university