Finance and insurance

The Master's Degree in Finance and Insurance includes seminars and laboratory activities as part of other  training activities (AAF). These seminars are taught by professionals in specific fields, with the aim of creating a bridge between the Academy and the companies.
Credits for additional training activities are earned through passing a final exam, established case by case by each instructor and for each seminar or laboratory activity series.

Finantial Markets  & Portfolio Management
Il Dott. Filippo Arcieri (Eurizon) holds a seminar series entitled "Finantial Markets  & Portfolio Management". 
The course provides the foundation for defining, constructing, and valuing fixed income instruments and the related financial markets, through lectures and practical applications on real data.
Program
 The course will begin on Friday, March 6th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (further meetings on March 13th, 20th, and 27th)
The seminar series entitles students who pass the aptitude test to acquire 3 CFU.
To participate in the seminar series, please fill out this form.
For any further information, please contact Professor Vantaggi.

Warm Up Your Skills 
An experiential laboratory reserved for students of the Master's Degree in Finance and Insurance, organized by the BCC Iccrea Group, for activities aimed at developing skills to successfully prepare for a job interview.
The seminar series consists of four meetings.
Modulo 1 -  La selezione del personale: candidarsi in modo mirato per essere «visibili»
Modulo 2 -  L’assessment center: affrontare le prove individuali e di gruppo con serenità
Modulo 3 -  Il colloquio di selezione: raccontarsi in modo efficace
Modulo 4  Lo sviluppo delle capacità: allenare i propri comportamenti per essere efficaci
The seminar series entitles students who pass the aptitude test to earn 3 credits.
To participate in the seminar series, please fill out this form.
For any further information, please contact Professor Vantaggi.

Quant-Bootcamp 
The Quant Bootcamp, https://www.arpm.co/quant-bootcamp, provides a comprehensive overview of the most advanced data science techniques and their applications in mathematical finance. In addition to basic theoretical and applied lectures, the Quant Bootcamp also includes access to an online ARPM Lab, lectures by world-renowned speakers, and networking with industry leaders and hundreds of other attendees from industry and other universities.
The Quant Bootcamp is free for FINASS Master's degree students. The course takes place in New York (at New York University) in the second half of July. In addition to in-person activities reserved for selected students, the agreement allows participation in live-streaming and self-paced modes open to all. Each year, scholarships are offered to FINASS Master's degree students to cover the costs of in-person participation in New York. The complete program with a certificate of completion entitles students to earn up to 9 credits; for parts of the program with tests administered by the program instructors, students are entitled to earn part of the credits depending on the modules taken. The project coordinator is Professor Claudia Ceci.

PARTICIPATION IN THE QUANT BOOTCAMP FOR FINASS STUDENTS
All students interested in participating in the Quant Bootcamp should write to Professor Claudia Ceci at claudia.ceci@uniroma1.it, stating their name and interest in participating. Interested students are advised to register at dedicated classroom for relevant materials and notices.
How to Participate
Live-streaming: Registration is required on the ARPM page.
On-site (New York): Registration is required on the ARPM page.
Students will be placed on a waiting list, as in-person spaces are limited.
Self-paced This option does not include all activities planned for on-site and live-streaming. To participate, please send a request to Professor Claudia Ceci .
The registration fee for the Quant-Bootcamp (on-site, streaming and self-paced) is free and a certification is issued at the end of the course.
Participation during the second year of FINASS (possibly the third year if time permits) is recommended to acquire the necessary skills to successfully complete the course.
Live-streaming and self-paced options are always available, while the on-site program in New York has limited spaces. Each year, the degree program offers two price to support deserving students who wish to participate in the in-person Quant Bootcamp.
Students who intend to participate in person in New York can apply for free housing at College Italia (deadline: March 31 of each year): http://h2cu.org/drupaluni/dipartimento_/college-italia
Spaces are limited, and Professor Claudia Ceci will provide the necessary documents for the application. FINASS students who have won the price will have priority.

National Financial Accounts
“Go beyond the headlines—learn to read the numbers that drive crises, policies, and the global economy.”
Why did no one see the 2008 financial crisis coming—and could we miss the next one? Behind every headline on debt, trade, or inflation lies a deeper story in the numbers. This course will help you uncover that story.
Over six weeks, you’ll explore how households, firms, governments, and the rest of the world connect through financial accounts, balance sheets, and trade flows. We’ll examine government finances, global imbalances, and the lessons of past crises, from 2007–2009 to COVID-19. Along the way, you’ll learn to read and use key institutional reports from the IMF, ECB, BIS, OECD and others. 
The course is on Moodle IDEA Platform of Sapienza.At the end of the course, the student downloads the certificate and sends it to   Prof.ssa Vantaggi. 

Financial Risk Management Lab  (Dr. Polimeni, BCC Veneta)
The Lab aims to provide students with a theoretical and operational understanding of the main financial risks to which banking institutions and investors are exposed, with particular attention to interest rate, credit, liquidity, and market risk.
Through the analysis of real-world cases and the use of quantitative tools (Excel, ALM simulators, Bloomberg, or equivalent), students will be able to:

• identify and classify different types of risk;
• apply measurement models and indicators (duration, VaR, EVE sensitivity, gap analysis);
• interpret and communicate results from a management and regulatory perspective;
• evaluate hedging strategies;
• develop critical autonomy in choosing the most appropriate analytical tools.

The Lab  entitles students who pass the aptitude test to acquire 3 CFU.
To participate in the seminar series, please fill out this form.
For any further information, please contact Professor Vantaggi.

Matlab Masterclass - First Level
The series of lectures will be taught by Matlab student ambassadors at Sapienza University.
The event is dedicated to the introduction of Matlab software and its use as an IT support for quantitative subjects.
The detailed program is available here.
The Masterclass  entitles students who pass the aptitude test to acquire 1 CFU.
For any further information, please contact Professor Oliva.

Matlab Masterclass - Second Level
The series of lectures will be taught by Matlab student ambassadors at Sapienza University.
The event is dedicated to the use of Matlab software as an IT support for quantitative subjects and will cover data management, financial optimization, and basic calibration of financial and insurance models. 
The Masterclass  entitles students who pass the aptitude test to acquire 2 CFU.
For any further information, please contact Professor Oliva.

Social Insurance as a Fundamental Tool for the "Reconstruction" of a New Welfare System in Italy
Dr. Claudio Raimondi (4CareItalia)  hold a seminar series entitled "Social Insurance as a Fundamental Tool for the "Reconstruction" of a New Welfare System in Italy." The course aims to provide students with theoretical and practical training in the use of actuarial techniques for social insurance in the private and public welfare sectors, through lectures and practical applications to case studies.
The seminar series entitles students who pass the aptitude test to acquire 3 CFU.
To participate in the seminar series, please fill out this form.
For any further information, please contact Prof. De Marchis.

Capital Rules and New Accounting Principles for Insurance Companies
Dr. Luigi Di Capua (Net Insurance) hold a seminar series entitled "Capital Rules and New Accounting Principles for Insurance Companies." The course will explore, with reference to insurance companies, the rules and algorithms for determining solvency ratios and for the balance sheet valuations of technical reserves and financial assets (IFRS 17 and 9) required by industry regulations, through the analysis of practical cases.
The seminar series entitles students who pass the aptitude test to acquire 3 CFU.
To participate in the seminar series, please fill out this form.
For any further information, please contact Prof. De Marchis.
 

Sapienza University offers to students and graduated the chance of doing internships to help them enter the world of work.
Please, visit the TSP Sapienza platform for a list of the structures in partnership with Sapienza University.
Students and graduated can apply online and the information are in the webpage.

The final exam consists of the preparation and defense of a thesis on a specific research topic, developed in an original and in-depth manner by the student, under the guidance of one or more faculty members, in one of the disciplines included in the student's master's program.

The graduate student is required to independently develop a written dissertation describing the problem addressed, critically analyzing and discussing the relevant literature, illustrating and justifying the choices made in order to develop an original methodological or applied contribution, and justifying the results obtained on this basis. The graduate student is also required to give an oral presentation of this dissertation to a specially appointed committee.

The final exam may include internships or placements.

The final degree grade is determined by the commission based on guidelines established by the Faculty of Economics. Criteria include the weighted average of the grades obtained in the exams for the courses of the study program (expressed out of 110), the time required to complete the program, the evaluation of the work done in preparing the written dissertation (in terms of commitment, degree of autonomy, rigor of analysis, quality of results obtained), and the student's presentation skills (in terms of clarity, completeness, and effectiveness of the summary of the work completed).

On the webpage "Graduating Student Checklist" you will find:

• the requirements for submitting the degree application
• the methods for submitting the degree application
• the deadlines and graduation sessions

On the webpage "Graduation" you will find information on:

• Thesis layout and logo;
• Scholarships for theses abroad;
• Photography services at graduation sessions;
• Rules of conduct during the graduation session;
• Collection of the degree certificate.

On the webpage "Graduation examinations" page you will find information on:
- Degree Committees
- Final Exam Regulations
- Plagiarism Guidelines

Dissertation

The final exam consists in writing a theoretical and/or experimental thesis, discussing some specific themes characterizing the master's degree course.
The thesis must be carried out independently by the student, either in Italian or in English, under the guidance of a supervisor (belonging to the area council or authorized by it) and can be accomplished in collaboration with Italian and foreign, public and private, financial and actuarial institutions, companies or research centers.

The final exam is awarded 21 ECTS.

The graduation mark is the sum of:
• the average expressed in one hundred and tenths achieved by the graduate student, rounded up if the decimal digit is greater than or equal to 5, otherwise the average will be rounded down;
• 1 point if the student has completed the degree program within the time allotted, 0 otherwise;
• 2 points if the average (in thirtieths) is greater than or equal to 28, 1 point if the average (in thirtieths) is greater than or equal to 26 and strictly less than 28, 0 otherwise;
• from 0 to 6 points established by the commission for the dissertation;
• 1 point (at the commission's discretion) for the presence of a co-supervisor.
For more information click on the following link .

It is strongly recommended to create the final presentation according to the following PowerPoint template.
The master's degree thesis can be written using the LaTeX markup language and the corresponding Sapienza package.
The calendar for the Master's Degree exams is available here

Crash-courses

Macro, Micro, Math and Stat crash courses
The Faculty of Economics offers Crash courses in Macro and Microeconomics, Maths and Statistics addressed to all students starting the Master Programs in Economics, Health Economics,  Finance and Insurance. The courses are in English and aim to prepare students for profitably attending first-year classes. 
Crash courses start on September 1st, 2025 and end on the 12th (from 9 a.m. to 19:00). They can be attended in person Faculty of Economics Room 1D (6th floor) or online Zoom link:

• Mathematics  
• Macroeconomics
• Microeconomics
• Statistics 

Attendance is not mandatory but strongly recommended in order to ensure a common foundation of basic knowledge for all students who will begin regular classes starting September 15.
The syllabus are available (Link).

Pre-course Mathematics - Curriculum Finance and Curriculum Insurance 
The Finass Degree Program organizes Crash-course of Mathematics  for students planning to enroll in the Master’s Degree in Finance and Insurance (taught in Italian).
The course is taught by Prof. Stefano Patrì, and classes will take place on the following dates and times:

• Friday, September 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Monday, September 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Thursday, September 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Friday, September 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Attendance is not mandatory but strongly recommended in order to ensure a common foundation of basic knowledge for all students who will begin regular classes starting September 15.
Pre-course lessons will be delivered in person (Faculty of Economics, Mathematics Room – first floor) and online  Meet link
The syllabus is available (Link).

The Degree Program establishes a Path of Excellence with the aim of enhancing the education of deserving students interested in in-depth activities.

Honours Programmes aim to enhance the training of meritorious students who are enrolled in a degree programme and are interested in further studies and cultural integration activities. Honours Programmes, which includes additional educational activities and provide a special certificate, are promoted by individual faculties through annual calls (Transparency Portal, Call for Proposals - Scholarships and Training).

Access to the Excellence Program is granted upon application. The participation requirements, application procedures, and deadlines are outlined in the single call for applications issued annually by the Faculty of Economics (Link).
The call for applications is available at
https://economia.web.uniroma1.it/it/percorsi-di-eccellenza-aa-2025-2026 
and expires on December 23, 2025.

At the end of the programme, students on Honours Programmes will receive full compensation for their last year of tuition fees.

The program also offers its students the opportunity to earn a Minor in University and Enterprises in Economics, Communication, Finance, and Insurance.
Minor is an interdisciplinary thematic course, which are optional and complementary to the Bachelor's or Master's degree programme, focusing on topics of great relevance in the current scenario and aimed at training professionals with additional skills useful for further studies and for entering the world of work.
The participation requirements, methods and deadlines for applying are indicated in the single call for applications issued annually by the Faculty of Economics (Link).

Sapienza Library System and 24H Reading rooms
https://www.uniroma1.it/en/pagina/sapienza-library-system
https://www.uniroma1.it/en/pagina/24h-reading-rooms
Libraries  Faculty of Economics Go to  (Link)
Ferdinando Milone Library of the MEMOTEF Department Go to the page (Link) 
Study room at the Department Memotef at the firdt floor of the Faculty
Study room reserved to students enrolled in the Master's degree program in Finance and Insurance. Go to the webpage (Link)

Sapienza's Career Service supports students and graduates during the delicate transition from university to the world of work, providing a variety of services, including:
- assistance and information on services offered;
- individual career counseling;
- CV review;
- training catalog for career guidance and employability development;
- partnership agreements with companies for placement and career guidance initiatives;
- confidential selections;
- organization of recruiting and orientation events;
- organization of Career Days.

Every year, the Career Service organizes the University Career Day, dedicated to students and graduates from all eleven Sapienza Faculties, as well as various Career Days by subject area or faculty, such as: Humanities and Social Sciences Career Day; Economics and Law Career Day; and STEM Career Day.

The services, calendar of events, and opportunities for students and graduates are published on the University website at the following page:
https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/career-service-studenti-e-laureati

The Career Service manages its social media channels Facebook, X, and LinkedIn, where it promotes services, calls for applications, competitions, and other opportunities for students and graduates.

Contacts: https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/contatti-career-service

***Degree of Study Activities***
The tools the Degree of Study uses to help enrolled students enter the workforce are:
Career guidance, with counseling services to help students understand their aptitudes, interests, and skills, and choose the most suitable career path;

Internships and placements: opportunities for practical experience in companies or organizations that allow students to apply the skills acquired during their degree program; through Faculty and University Placement services, meetings with companies are held, dedicated to the selection of graduate personnel.

Targeted training: Workshops and laboratories are organized to develop specific skills needed by the job market. Among the initiatives promoted, we highlight the activation of privileged channels aimed at job placement or internships, both curricular and extracurricular, possibly related to thesis projects leading to the master's degree.
These opportunities are realized through collaborations with leading companies operating in the financial, insurance, and actuarial sectors, including: Iccrea Group, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A., UBS, Horizon, Net Insurance, EP Produzione, Fides S.p.A. (Banco Desio Group), and Byblos Fund.

The Degree Program organizes, in collaboration with companies, cross-disciplinary training sessions on soft skills, with the aim of enhancing skills in demand in both academia and the job market.
The following activities are offered:

· Warm up your skills (BCC Iccrea Group): Activities aimed at developing communication skills for creating and customizing your resume, and a simulated job interview.

The Soft Skills Workshop, coordinated by the Faculty of Economics in partnership with the Young&CO association and several national and international companies, provides an experiential training program designed to support personal growth and the approach to the world of work. The goal is to equip participants with the tools to learn and internalize the key "soft skills" needed to operate successfully in the workplace, improve their approach to job searching, effectively navigate interviews and selection tests, and test their acquired skills through practical activities (business games; internships for deserving students).
 

Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Meeting: "How a Postal Savings Product Is Created and Built — The Example of the Postal Savings Certificate."
The event will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in Room 3 (ground floor, Faculty of Economics). The meeting is designed to demonstrate the process behind the creation of a Postal Savings product, delving into the heart of a process that integrates finance, savings protection, and national development. Cassa Depositi e Prestiti will guide participants on a journey from the design of specific financial instruments to the challenges posed by contemporary markets. It will be a morning packed with insights into how these instruments take shape, what skills they require, and how to navigate the professional world of savings and public finance. This is an opportunity to gain insight into a strategic sector and, at the same time, gain practical guidance on how to best prepare for entering the workforce and the selection process. All the information is available here.

Byblos Pension Fund Meeting with the participation of CONVIP:
A meeting with the Byblos Pension Fund regarding supplementary pension plans will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025. All information is available here.

Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Meeting: "How a Postal Savings Product Is Created and Built" 
The Example of the Postal Savings Certificate." The event will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in Room 3 (ground floor, Faculty of Economics). The meeting is designed to demonstrate the process behind the creation of a Postal Savings product, delving into the heart of a process that integrates finance, savings protection, and national development. Cassa Depositi e Prestiti will guide participants on a journey from the design of specific financial instruments to the challenges posed by contemporary markets. It will be a morning packed with insights into how these instruments take shape, what skills they require, and how to navigate the professional world of savings and public finance. This is an opportunity to gain insight into a strategic sector and, at the same time, gain practical guidance on how to best prepare for entering the world of work and for selection processes.