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

A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Bachelor's degree in Economics and Business - Enrollment from 2025/2026

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
A
IUS/01
9
A
SECS-P/07
9
B
SECS-P/08
9
A
SECS-P/01
9
A
SECS-S/06
9
C
SECS-P/12
English B1
3
E
-

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

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
SECS-P/07
9
C
SECS-P/09
6
A
IUS/04
9
B
SECS-P/01
9
B
SECS-P/07
9
B
SECS-P/03
9
B
SECS-S/01

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
IUS/07
9
B
SECS-P/05
9
B
SECS-S/06
6
B
SECS-P/02
2 modules among the following
6
C
SECS-P/02
6
C
SECS-S/01
6
C
SECS-P/01
6
C
SECS-S/06
6
C
SECS-P/05
6
C
SECS-P/02
Stage
6
F
-
Final exam
3
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
A
IUS/01
9
A
SECS-P/07
9
B
SECS-P/08
9
A
SECS-P/01
9
A
SECS-S/06
9
C
SECS-P/12
English B1
3
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
SECS-P/07
9
C
SECS-P/09
6
A
IUS/04
9
B
SECS-P/01
9
B
SECS-P/07
9
B
SECS-P/03
9
B
SECS-S/01
activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
IUS/07
9
B
SECS-P/05
9
B
SECS-S/06
6
B
SECS-P/02
2 modules among the following
6
C
SECS-P/02
6
C
SECS-S/01
6
C
SECS-P/01
6
C
SECS-S/06
6
C
SECS-P/05
6
C
SECS-P/02
Stage
6
F
-
Final exam
3
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
12
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

Elements of Industrial Economics  (2025/2026)

Teaching code

4S008963

Teacher

Giandemetrio Marangoni

Coordinator

Giandemetrio Marangoni

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SECS-P/01 - ECONOMICS

Period

Secondo semestre L dal Feb 16, 2026 al May 29, 2026.

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

Industrial economics analyses strategic choices of firms and the other economic agents such as suppliers, clients, competitors and regulators. Main aim of the course is learning to critically assess economic phenomena linked to these agents.
We will go through theoretical models of price discrimination, product differentiation, innovation, vertical and horizontal integration, comparing the results with empirical evidence and case studies.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Elements of Microeconomics

Program

Decisions and Models in Industrial Economics
Markets: concentration, regulation and efficiency
Price discrimination, product differentiation and diversification
Strategic behaviour
Competition in quantities
Price competition
Sequential competition
Spatial competition
Vertical differentiation
Game theory: concepts and analytical tools
Collusion
Limit pricing, barriers to entry and entry deterrence
Firm integration and vertical restraints
Advertising, research and development, and patents
Digital economics and network effects

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

The teaching methods include lectures, problem-solving sessions, and case discussions.

Learning assessment procedures

The assessment consists of a written examination with theoretical questions and exercises, with the possibility of an oral assessment.
No mid-term examinations are scheduled.

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 examination is designed to assess students’ knowledge of the various topics covered in the course, also through exercises aimed at verifying the methodological application of the knowledge acquired. In the exercises, both the correctness of the procedure and the clarity and accuracy of the explanations (when required) are evaluated.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The final grade is based on the written examination, possibly supplemented by an oral examination.

Exam language

italiano