Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
IUS/06
6
B
SECS-P/06
9
B
SECS-P/08
12
B
SECS-P/07 ,SECS-P/09
6
B
SECS-P/08
9
B
MAT/09
English language B2
3
F
-

2° Year  It will be activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
C
SECS-P/13
9
B
SECS-P/10
6
B
SECS-P/02
9
B
SECS-P/08
1 module among the following
9
C
AGR/01
9
C
SECS-P/08
9
C
SECS-P/07
Stage
9
F
-
Final exam
9
E
-
It will be activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
C
SECS-P/13
9
B
SECS-P/10
6
B
SECS-P/02
9
B
SECS-P/08
1 module among the following
9
C
AGR/01
9
C
SECS-P/08
9
C
SECS-P/07
Stage
9
F
-
Final exam
9
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
9
D
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Transport Economics  (2024/2025)

Teaching code

4S012438

Teacher

Oliviero Baccelli

Coordinator

Oliviero Baccelli

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SECS-P/06 - APPLIED ECONOMICS

Period

Secondo semestre LM dal Feb 17, 2025 al May 23, 2025.

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The purpose of the course is to enable students to acquire an understanding of the economic principles governing transportation, developing skills to analyze and evaluate transportation policies and strategies. Additionally, they will grasp the costs and benefits of infrastructure projects, market dynamics in the sector, the role of transportation in supply chains, the importance of public logistics infrastructure, and the international context of transportation activities. The course will provide methodologies and models to guide public and private operators in operational decision-making, both in static and dynamic contexts. The main objective is to foster students' abilities to interact and solve specific economic problems related to transportation modes. The course will cultivate awareness of future challenges and emerging opportunities in the transport sector, with a particular focus on promoting sustainable and innovative solutions for an efficient and environmentally respectful transportation economy. By the end of the course, students should demonstrate the ability to assess a transportation system and the role of logistics infrastructure in industrial development

Prerequisites and basic notions

To take this course, you need to have basic knowledge of micro and macro economics.

Program

The first part will be integrated and enriched with analyses and in-depth discussions on the key factors influencing organizational models, technological choices, and institutional governance structures of operators and entities involved in freight transport management. A specific focus will be dedicated to the core elements of transport policies at the EU, national, regional, and local levels (strategies, tools, and budgets) to understand the direct and indirect effects of public sector intervention in a market that is crucial for overall economic development. Particular attention will be given to the latest European initiatives related to the Smart & Sustainable Strategy and the Greening Transport package.
The second part of the course will explore the technical and economic aspects of individual transport modes (road, rail, maritime, and air) and intermodal hubs (ports and inland terminals).
The third part will focus on the role of infrastructure in supporting freight transport, identifying decision-support tools used in the planning phase (cost-benefit analysis and multi-criteria analysis) and examining the geoeconomic and geopolitical implications of infrastructure-related choices in the freight transport sector.
The course will be enriched with high-profile corporate testimonials to provide a comprehensive analytical framework.

Didactic methods

The course is based on active participation in the classroom and on a case study. The course is enriched by 4 company testimonials of particular importance to complete the analysis framework, by Interporto Quadrante Europa (main Italian interport), MedLog (company for the development of intermodality of the MSC group), STEF (market leader in temperature-controlled transport) and Piano23 (consulting company for the development of sustainability in freight transport).

Learning assessment procedures

At the end of the course, a final written test is planned to evaluate the level of learning of the topics covered.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

The test consists of a written test with open and closed questions. The results of the group work will allow to increase the final grade up to a maximum of 2 points.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

In thirtieths

Exam language

Italiano

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