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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.
Academic calendar
The academic calendar shows the deadlines and scheduled events that are relevant to students, teaching and technical-administrative staff of the University. Public holidays and University closures are also indicated. The academic year normally begins on 1 October each year and ends on 30 September of the following year.
Course calendar
The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..
Period | From | To |
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primo semestre (lauree) | Sep 28, 2020 | Dec 23, 2020 |
secondo semestre (lauree) | Feb 15, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 |
Session | From | To |
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sessione invernale | Jan 11, 2021 | Feb 12, 2021 |
sessione estiva | Jun 7, 2021 | Jul 23, 2021 |
sessione autunnale | Aug 23, 2021 | Sep 17, 2021 |
Session | From | To |
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sessione autunnale (validità a.a. 2019/20) | Dec 9, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 |
sessione invernale (validità a.a. 2019/20) | Apr 7, 2021 | Apr 9, 2021 |
sessione estiva (validità a.a. 2020/21) | Sep 6, 2021 | Sep 8, 2021 |
Period | From | To |
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Vacanze di Natale | Dec 24, 2020 | Jan 6, 2021 |
Vacanze di Pasqua | Apr 3, 2021 | Apr 6, 2021 |
Vacanze estive | Aug 9, 2021 | Aug 15, 2021 |
Exam calendar
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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.
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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.
Industrial Economics (2022/2023)
Teaching code
4S00509
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
9
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
SECS-P/01 - ECONOMICS
Period
Primo semestre (lauree) dal Sep 19, 2022 al Jan 13, 2023.
Learning objectives
The main purpose of the course is the economic analysis of firms, and in particular their interaction with competitors, suppliers, customers, consumers, the regulator, as it might be inspired by real cases. The main objective is to train students for a critical reading of these economic phenomena and of the relevant economic sectoral policies. The course investigates firms’ choices using the tools of microeconomics and game theory. In particular, special emphasis is placed on choices regarding price discrimination, product differentiation and innovation, on the relationships with suppliers and the distribution, on online platforms, to see how these choices can modify business environment and the business models available and followed by firms. It is an applied course designed for students interested in the functioning of firms and who will then pursue managerial or consultant positions. The discussion will then be motivated and accompanied by the study of business and other cases, of productive sectors and of major economic policies, as in the tradition of Economics departments of major Business Schools. ALL classes and tutorials will be in ITALIAN.
Prerequisites and basic notions
Having successfully attended the Microeconomics course.
Program
The course program includes the following topics:
- Basic concepts: the basics of microeconomics, market structure and market power, technology and production costs.
- The monopoly power in theory and practice: price discrimination and monopoly; linear and nonlinear prices; variety and product quality in monopoly.
- Oligopoly and strategic interactions: Static Games and Cournot competition; price competition (Bertrand); dynamic games; first and second mover advantage.
- Anticompetitive strategies: limit-pricing and entry deterrence; price-fixing and repeated games; collusion: how to identify and defeat it.
- Contractual relations between firms: horizontal mergers, vertical restraints.
- Non-pricing competition: advertising, market power, competition and information; research & development; patents.
- Networks: network issues.
During the course there will be interventions by business leaders. The common theme of the business talks for the 2021-22 academic year will be 'Sustainability and business models'.
Bibliography
Didactic methods
The adopted teaching methods consist of:
- lectures, through which the main theoretical concepts are explained,
- exercises, to apply theoretical knowledge,
- discussions of business cases, to relate theory with business strategies,
- participation to a 'competitive game' of competition between companies (Competitive Strategy Game), to learn how to work in a team and apply the concepts learned in a dynamic and stimulating context. During the course there will be interventions by some company representatives and / or qualified operators. The common theme for the 2022-23 academic year will be 'Sustainability and business models'. During the semester, a tutoring service will be available to carry out further exercises and to offer support in the learning of exercises similar to those of the exams. Furthermore, office hours by the teacher are available throughout the academic year. The content of the textbook, slides and tutorials are part of the program. Further teaching material is available on the teaching e-learning platform.
Learning assessment procedures
Consistently with the course content, the final exam includes a written examination in which the student is asked a) to solve analytically some exercises, b) to answer to multiple choice questions on the theory, and c) to answer a question related to economic news, that is to critically comment current events related to the economic topics of the course.
Evaluation criteria
Finally, students are required to prepare a case study on the business model in an international context of a firm of their choice, developing an essay of about 1,000 words which must be submitted on the day of the examination. Case studies can be carried out in groups ranging from 2 to 4 students. By the end of October, each group is required to communicate to me via email the names of the students that are part of the group. Each student must be part of one and only one group.
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
For the overall grade of the exam, therefore, any bonuses determined as follows can be added to the grade of the written exam:
i) essay (or case study) - compulsory. The evaluation of the essay takes place on a scale of thirty, which leads to the following bonuses: if insufficient, -1 points; if 18-20 thirtieths, 0 points; if 21-23 out of thirty, points 1; if 24-26 out of thirty, points 2; if 27-30 out of thirty, points 3.
ii) Competitive Strategy Game - on a voluntary basis. It entitles you to 1-3 points, depending on a) constant participation (1 point), b) preparation of an adequate report (1 point), and c) victory in your group (1 point).
In summary, the FINAL VOTE therefore includes:
1. the grade obtained in the written test,
2. the score assigned to the compulsory case study,
3. a possible bonus for the optional Competitive Strategy Game.
BONUS DURATION All bonuses are valid for the four exam sessions of the academic year 2022-23, i.e., up to and including the Autumn 2023 session.
Exam language
Italiano
Type D and Type F activities
years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
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1° | Future matters | D |
Alessandro Bucciol
(Coordinator)
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1° | Future matters | D |
Alessandro Bucciol
(Coordinator)
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years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
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1° | Design and Evaluation of Economic and Social Policies | D |
Federico Perali
(Coordinator)
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1° | Public debate and scientific writing - 2020/2021 | D |
Martina Menon
(Coordinator)
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1° | Soft skills coaching days Vicenza (terza edizione) - 2020/2021 | D |
Paola Signori
(Coordinator)
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1° | Wake up Italia - 2020/2021 | D |
Sergio Noto
(Coordinator)
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