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.
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 magistrali) | Oct 5, 2020 | Dec 23, 2020 |
secondo semestre (lauree magistrali) | Mar 1, 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
Exam dates and rounds are managed by the relevant Economics Teaching and Student Services Unit.
To view all the exam sessions available, please use the Exam dashboard on ESSE3.
If you forgot your login details or have problems logging in, please contact the relevant IT HelpDesk, or check the login details recovery web page.
Academic staff
![Virginia Vannucci, October 25, 2020](https://docs.univr.it/documenti//Persona/foto/foto612139.jpg)
Vannucci Virginia
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
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2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022
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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.
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° | The fashion lab (1 ECTS) | D |
Maria Caterina Baruffi
(Coordinator)
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1° | The fashion lab (2 ECTS) | D |
Maria Caterina Baruffi
(Coordinator)
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1° | The fashion lab (3 ECTS) | D |
Maria Caterina Baruffi
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Introduction to the use of R - 2020/21 | D |
Francesca Rossi
(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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1° | Professional Communication for Economics | D |
Claudio Zoli
(Coordinator)
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1° | Transactional skills in business law - 2020/2021 | D |
Caterina Fratea
(Coordinator)
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1° 2° | Bases of data visualization. A software-free introduction - 2020/21 | D |
Angelo Zago
(Coordinator)
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Export Decisions, FDI, and Global Value Chains (2021/2022)
Teaching code
4S008986
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
9
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
SECS-P/01 - ECONOMICS
Period
primo semestre (lauree magistrali) dal Oct 4, 2021 al Dec 17, 2021.
Learning outcomes
Departing from traditional theory of international trade based on comparative advantage, in this course we focus on theories of trade based on the firm. Globalization has substantially changed the world economy and the nature of firms. There has been an increase in Foreign Direct Investments (FDI). Sub-contracting abroad in now a common practice. A third of total trade is intrafirm. Therefore, by acknowledging that firms - not countries - are involved in trade, recent developments have investigated the decisions to export and invest abroad at the firm level. The aim of the course is thus to provide analytical and conceptual tools - both theoretical and empirical - to understand the internationalization choices of companies, whether they export, import, or make foreign direct investments. The course is held in English. At the end of the course, students will be able to: - understand the economic reasons and the effects of the internationalization choices of firms; - have an overview of the problems inherent in internationalization processes; - to read and elaborate critically and autonomously the problems and perspectives that characterize the firms engaged in foreign markets both for the production and for the marketing of their products. - Finally, the student will also learn transferable skills, such as autonomy of judgment and critical sense with respect to the topics covered, written communication skills, and ability to learn independently.
Program
In this course we will cover the main models that consider the firms' decisions to export and/or invest abroad; we will discuss how trade choices may affect (and are affected by) the organizational form of firms; we will discuss the evolution of global value chains; the main flows of trade in goods and services; the main entry modes into foreign markets. While the focus is on general trends and phenomena, we will also touch on the problems of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) competing in global markets.
- Heterogeneous firms and the decision to export. Melitz model. Effects of trade liberalization and reallocation effects.
- Firms and the decision to invest in Foreign Direct Investments (FDI). Horizontal FDI.
The Brainard model. Horizontal FDI and heterogenous firms (Yeaple, Melitz and Helpman 2003). Vertical FDI and country price differences (Helpmand 1984).
- Theory of the firm: Coase, Williamson and the transaction cost theory of the firm. Property rights and the theory of the firm.
The Grossman-Hart model.
Incomplete contracts, specific investments, ownership of the firm.
- Outsourcing and internationalization. Monopolistic competition, increasing returns, incomplete contracts (Antràs 2003). Incomplete contracts and heterogeneous firms (Antràs & Helpman 2003).
- Gravity equations.
- Foreign markets entry decisions: foreign distributors, strategic alliances partners, mergers and acquisitions.
During the course, other speakers will intervene:
1. academic colleagues coming from foreign universities to speak about specific topics, such as (for instance):
- Prof. Bruce McKern (University of Technology Business School, Sydney), on multinationals business models and entry modes into Chinese market;
- Prof. Raphael Chiappini (University of Bordeaux), on gravity equations;
2. business leaders, to discuss issues related to multinational firms operating in global markets.
The common theme of the business talks for the academic year 2021-22 will be ‘Internationalization and sustainability’.
Bibliography
Examination Methods
The content and the examination procedures are the same for students attending or not the course. Consistently with the content of lectures, the examination for the course includes:
I) a WRITTEN EXAM, in which students are asked to:
a) answer some open questions of trade theory and discuss a case, e.g., to comment critically current economic facts related to the course provided during the exam;
b) answer some theory questions in a multiple-choice format.
These two parts together determine the grade for the written exam.
II) In addition, students are required to prepare an ESSAY, on a case chosen by the student, developing an article of about 2000 words that must be handed in at the exam date (printed in front and in the back of white A4 paper, single-spaced, stapled without covers). The essay can be prepared in group – option recommended - in groups of 3-4 students maximum, where each student has to prepare about 2000 words. The essay should may be a critical assessment of the entry into a foreign market – already made or planned – of a firm chosen by the student (or group of students).
III) Finally, during the course students are given the opportunity to prepare a group presentation.
For the overall grade, therefore, one can add the following BONUS to the written exam:
i) Essay - mandatory. Its assessment is done on a 0-30 scale: if insufficient (<18/30), points -1; if 18-20/30, 0 points; if 21-23/30, 1 point; if 24-26/30, 2 points; if 27-30/30, 3 points.
ii) Presentation - for attending students. It gives up to 1 point.
In brief, the FINAL VOTE therefore includes:
1. the grade obtained in the written exam,
2. the bonus for the mandatory essay,
3. the bonus for the group presentation(s).
All bonuses are valid for the whole academic year 2021-22, that is, until the Fall 2022 session included.
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Prova finale
La prova finale consiste in un elaborato in forma scritta di almeno 60 cartelle, che approfondisce un tema a scelta relativo a uno degli insegnamenti previsti dal piano didattico dello studente. Il tema e il titolo dell’elaborato dovranno essere selezionati in accordo con un docente dell’Ateneo di un SSD fra quelli presenti nel piano didattico dello studente. Il lavoro deve essere sviluppato sotto la guida del docente. La tesi è oggetto di esposizione e discussione orale, in una delle date appositamente stabilite dal calendario delle attività didattiche, dinanzi a una Commissione di Laurea nominata ai sensi del RDA. In accordo con il Relatore, la tesi potrà essere redatta e la discussione potrà svolgersi in lingua inglese.
Per maggiori informazioni e la consultazione delle scadenze e delle commissioni di laurea si rimanda all'apposita sezione dei Servizi di Segreteria studenti.
List of thesis proposals
theses proposals | Research area |
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PMI (SMES) and financial performance | MANAGEMENT OF ENTERPRISES - MANAGEMENT OF ENTERPRISES |
I modelli organizzativi ex. d.lgs 231/2001: diffusione sul territorio | Various topics |
Modalità di frequenza, erogazione della didattica e sedi
Le lezioni di tutti gli insegnamenti del corso di studio, così come le relative prove d’esame, si svolgono in presenza.
Peraltro, come ulteriore servizio agli studenti, è altresì previsto che, salvo diversa comunicazione del singolo docente, le lezioni siano videoregistrate e che vengano messe a disposizione sui relativi spazi e-learning degli insegnamenti alcune settimane dopo il loro svolgimento. Eccezioni a questa tempistica saranno possibili solo nel caso degli studenti a tempo parziale.
La frequenza non è obbligatoria.
Maggiori dettagli in merito all'obbligo di frequenza vengono riportati nel Regolamento del corso di studio disponibile alla voce Regolamenti nel menu Il Corso. Anche se il regolamento non prevede un obbligo specifico, verifica le indicazioni previste dal singolo docente per ciascun insegnamento o per eventuali laboratori e/o tirocinio.
È consentita l'iscrizione a tempo parziale. Per saperne di più consulta la pagina Possibilità di iscrizione Part time.
La sede di svolgimento delle lezioni e degli esami è l'University Hub