🏛️ Institution

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

Faculty of reference:
Faculty of Economics, Management & Business

⏳ 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 Economics & Statistics provides solid economic and quantitative training, integrating economic theory with statistical modelling and data analysis tools.

The programme prepares graduates to operate in business, institutional and research environments, developing competencies in economic modelling, applied statistics, econometrics and data interpretation.

Graduates develop competencies in:

  • microeconomics and macroeconomics
  • mathematical methods for economics
  • descriptive and inferential statistics
  • econometrics and quantitative modelling
  • data collection, sampling and forecasting methods
  • accounting and economic policy analysis
  • applied economic research
  • data-driven decision-making

📚 Study plan (180 ECTS)

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

Course (Italian)Course (English)ECTS
Economia Politica I (Microeconomia)Microeconomics15
Matematica per l’EconomiaMathematics for Economics12
Statistica DescrittivaDescriptive Statistics12
Diritto PrivatoPrivate Law9
Informatica per l’Analisi dei DatiIT for Data Analysis6
English for Economics & StatisticsEnglish for Economics & Statistics6
Total60 ECTS

📗 Second year – Applied statistics and economics (60 ECTS)

Course (Italian)Course (English)ECTS
Economia Politica II (Macroeconomia)Macroeconomics15
Statistica EconomicaEconomic Statistics12
Econometria di BaseBasic Econometrics9
ContabilitàAccounting9
Metodi di CampionamentoSampling Methods6
Politica EconomicaEconomic Policy9
Total60 ECTS

📕 Third year – Models, data analysis and final dissertation (60 ECTS)

Course (Italian)Course (English)ECTS
EconometriaEconometrics12
Analisi dei Dati EconomiciEconomic Data Analysis12
Metodi di PrevisioneForecasting Methods9
Economia ApplicataApplied Economics6
Metodologia della Ricerca EconomicaEconomic Research Methods6
Stage / Project WorkInternship / Project Work9
Tesi FinaleFinal Dissertation6
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 reference materials
  • applied statistical exercises and economic case studies

📝 Assessment system

Assessment is based on:

  • online examinations
  • quantitative assignments
  • applied data analysis projects
  • continuous module-based evaluation

📊 Final dissertation

To obtain the Bachelor’s degree, students must complete a Final Dissertation focused on econometric modelling, applied statistics, economic forecasting, economic policy analysis or data-driven research projects.

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