Courses and Requirements
Lessons start in the beginning of October.
Please note that the study program may be subject to minor changes.
The program cannot be attended by distance learning.
First year - a.y. 2024-25 (40° cycle)
For both curricula: 3 compulsory courses held in English
| SEMESTER | TITLE | HOURS | PROFESSOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Economics: Markets and Policies | 24 | D. Masciandaro E. Borghi |
| 1 | Law and Economics | 24 | G. Tuzet |
| NEW! 1 and 2 | Principles of Research Ethics* | 2 | SELF-MANAGED ONLINE course |
* The course is available at ECR.unibocconi.it (login with Bocconi credentials). Students have to pass the final test and send the certificate to the PhD administrative assistant for the registration by the end of the academic year: 31st August 2025
For the curriculum in International and European Law:
2 compulsory courses held in English along the entire year
| SEMESTER | TITLE | HOURS | PROFESSOR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 and 2 | Topics in International and EU Law | 24 | E. Spaventa R.M. O'Keefe R.M. L.Borlini N.Zugliani |
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| 2 | PhD Seminars in International and EU Law | 24 | E. Spaventa |
For the Curriculum in Business and Social Law (Diritto dell'impresa):
2 compulsory courses held along the entire year
| SEMESTER | TITLE | HOURS | PROFESSOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 and 2 | PhD Seminars in Business Law | 24 | G. Strampelli |
| 2 | Topics in Business Law | 24 |
P. Marchetti G. Strampelli |
Second year - a.y. 2024-25 (39° cycle)
NEW! Principles of Research Ethics
PhD Students are required to complete this 2-hours SELF-MANAGED ONLINE course on research ethics.
The course is available at ECR.unibocconi.it (login with Bocconi credentials). Students have to pass the final test and send the certificate to the PhD administrative assistant for the registration by the end of the academic year: 31st August 2025
Study abroad projects
In the second semester of their second year, PhD students are encouraged to spend at least one period of stay abroad in order to develop their research project under the supervision of international professors or experts in their field of study.
Stay abroad periods shall be first agreed upon by both the student and a member of the Faculty Board, and then by the Curriculum Coordinator.
Curriculum in Business and Social Law (Diritto dell'impresa)
Fields:
Corporate and financial markets law; competition law and IP; labour law; criminal law; bankruptcy law.
Each field will be activated with a minimum of 3 students.
Along the year, PhD Students must attend the cycle of seminars "PhD Seminars in Business Law" (24 hours).
Third year - a.y. 2024-25 (38° cycle)
NEW! Principles of Research Ethics
PhD Students are required to complete this 2-hours SELF-MANAGED ONLINE course on research ethics.
The course is available at ECR.unibocconi.it (login with Bocconi credentials). Students have to pass the final test and send the certificate to the PhD administrative assistant for the registration by the end of the academic year: 31st August 2025
Along the year, PhD Students must attend the cycle of seminars "PhD Seminars in Business Law" (24 hours).
Thesis completion and Final defense