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
9
B
SECS-P/02
6
B
SECS-S/03
1 module between the following
9
B
SECS-P/07
9
B
SECS-P/07
1 module between the following
9
B
SECS-P/08
9
B
SECS-P/08
1 module between the following
6
C
SECS-P/10
6
C
SECS-P/13
1 module between the following
9
B
SECS-P/07
9
B
SECS-P/07
English B2
4
F
-

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
IUS/07
6
B
SECS-P/01
1 module between the following
9
B
SECS-P/08
9
B
SECS-P/08
1 module between the following
9
B
SECS-P/08
9
B
SECS-P/10
1 module between the following
9
C
SECS-P/07
9
C
SECS-P/07
Stage
5
F
-
Final exam
15
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
SECS-P/02
6
B
SECS-S/03
1 module between the following
9
B
SECS-P/07
9
B
SECS-P/07
1 module between the following
9
B
SECS-P/08
9
B
SECS-P/08
1 module between the following
6
C
SECS-P/10
6
C
SECS-P/13
1 module between the following
9
B
SECS-P/07
9
B
SECS-P/07
English B2
4
F
-
activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
IUS/07
6
B
SECS-P/01
1 module between the following
9
B
SECS-P/08
9
B
SECS-P/08
1 module between the following
9
B
SECS-P/08
9
B
SECS-P/10
1 module between the following
9
C
SECS-P/07
9
C
SECS-P/07
Stage
5
F
-
Final exam
15
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

Industrial and Business Economics   (2024/2025)

Teaching code

4S008092

Teacher

Paola Bertoli

Coordinator

Paola Bertoli

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SECS-P/01 - ECONOMICS

Period

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

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The course analyzes firms’ problems - including interactions with owners, management, the workforce, and input providers - as well as analyzing the basic issues of corporate governance and corporate finance. The major objective of the course is to prepare the students for a critical assessment of these economic situations and the related economic policies. We analyze firms’ choices using the essential tools of microeconomics and information theory. Upon completing the course, in terms of learning outcomes students will be expected to understand and use the basic analytical tools adopted, with a special emphasis on the theory of incentives, that investigates the behavior of economic agents in the presence of asymmetric information and divergent interests.

Prerequisites and basic notions

A basic knowledge of microeconomics principles is recommended.

Program

General program of the course
I. Economic theory of the organization. Economic organization and efficiency. Transaction costs. The role of information. Business objectives.
II. Contracts, information, and incentives. Contracts and the principal-agent model. Contractual incompleteness. Information asymmetries. Adverse selection and moral hazard.
III. Company organization and incentives. Property rights and ownership structure. Market failures. Internal labor market.

Didactic methods

Frontal lessons and exercise sessions. Lessons and exercise sessions take place in person at the scheduled times specified on the website. However, the content will be recorded and made available on the teaching Moodle platform. While participatory teaching activities will occur in the classroom, please note that these activities may not be suitable for recording due to their interactive nature.

Learning assessment procedures

The assessment method is the same for all students ad is based on a final written exam coverning the entire course program. The exam includes multiple choice questions, exercises and open questions. During the course, students will also be given the opportunity to sit in-class quizzes to obtain some extra-points to be added to the final exam grade.

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

This exam will test the understanding of the theoretical tools presented in the course and the ability to use theoretical tools and quantitative evidence to critically discuss relevant issues.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The evaluation will be based on the result of the written test. For students who choose to sit in-class quizzes, the extra points will contribute to the determination of the final grade.

Exam language

Italiano

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