The final exam is the last step towards graduation in the MSc Economics and Development. It carries 21 ECTS and consists of the two following steps.

Step 1: Writing a thesis/dissertation on a topic which is relevant for the MSc, under the supervision of a professor whom the student can choose among the instructors of courses of the MSc. More information on Step 1.

Step 2: Presenting and defending the thesis in front of a committee of professors which ordinarily includes the thesis’ supervisor. More information on Step 2.

Important: Sessions, Deadlines, Administrative Details There are five sessions per year in which Step 2 can be taken, in the months of February, April, July, October, December; please find here (in the second page) information about the dates until December 2025, and here (in the second page) information about the dates until December 2026.

Administrative information is available at this page, which in particular describes the necessary conditions to satisfy in order to apply. The whole procedure involves some specific steps, with strict deadlines. Information on steps and deadlines for upcoming sessions is available here, and further useful details are available at this page.

A page of FAQ (in Italian) is available here.