The Final examination consists of the drafting and discussion of a dissertation with original theoretical and/or empirical elements on a subject at least predominantly related to Economics. Students must work independently under the guidance of one or more lecturers and may also write and discuss their dissertation in English.

The method of analysis must follow the accepted standards characterizing the main subjects of the Postgraduate Degree Programme. Students may use methodologies from different disciplines as a means to an end, but the core theme of the thesis must be Economics.

In the dissertation, students must demonstrate their ability to gather exhaustive documentation and to tackle complex topics with scientific rigour and clarity of presentation. The dissertation must contain a comprehensive bibliography and, where appropriate, a description of the methods and techniques used in the research. Students must also demonstrate a satisfactory knowledge of the relevant literature.

Rules and contact details

• Notice for graduating students - April 2021 (published on 09 04 2021)
• Assessment Criteria for Dissertation – from July 2021 (see Art. 22 of the Regulations)
• Assessment Criteria for Dissertation
• Editorial Standards for Dissertation
• Annex 2_Statement of Authenticity
• Student Office - Department of Economics and Business Sciences: segrstudeconomia@unica.it

Special exam sessions for graduating students

Students who have applied for graduation and are one exam away from completing their Degree Programme may apply for a special exam session reserved for them, subject to the availability of the relevant lecturer.

At least 40 days before the planned graduation session, qualifying students must send a special request via e-mail to the relevant Student Office, to the Coordinator of their Degree Programme and, for information, to the dissertation supervisor.

The request must contain the following information:

• First name, surname and Student Number;
• Code and Degree Programme
• Code and name of the examination;
• Name of the dissertation supervisor.

The request must be accompanied by the dissertation supervisor's statement on the progress of the dissertation (which must be close to completion within the deadline set for its upload).