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. 2025/2026

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  It will be activated in the A.Y. 2026/2027

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
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. 2025/2026
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
It will be activated in the A.Y. 2026/2027
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
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  (2026/2027)

Teaching code

4S008963

Teacher

Giam Pietro Cipriani

Coordinator

Giam Pietro Cipriani

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SECS-P/01 - ECONOMICS

Period

Secondo semestre L dal Feb 15, 2027 al May 28, 2027.

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable 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

It is necessary to have acquired basic knowledge of microeconomics

Program

Decisions and models in industrial economics
The market: concentration, control, efficiency
Price discrimination, differentiation and diversification
Strategic choices
Competition on production levels
Price competition
Sequential competition
Spatial competition
Vertical differentiation
Game theory: concepts and analytical tools
Collusion Price limits, barriers and deterrence to entry Integration between firms and vertical restraints
Advertising, research and development, patents
Digital economy and network economies

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Didactic methods

The course requires 6 credits of lectures. Teaching methods include lectures, exercises, and case discussions.

Learning assessment procedures

Written exam with theory questions and exercises, with a possible oral supplement at the discretion of the commission. There are no midterm exams.

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 exam is designed to test knowledge of the various topics covered in the program, including exercises to test the methodological application of the knowledge acquired. The exercises assessed both the correctness of the procedure and the accuracy of the explanations (when requested).

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The final grade is the grade of the written test, possibly integrated by the oral test if the commission deems it necessary.

Exam language

Italiano