Teaching code

4S02502

Academic staff

Edoardo Demo, Elisa Dalla Rosa

Coordinator

Edoardo Demo

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SECS-P/12 - ECONOMIC HISTORY

Period

Secondo semestre (lauree magistrali) dal Feb 26, 2024 al May 24, 2024.

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The knowledge of historical facts related to business and management history is a solid practical tool supporting economics and business interpretation. Only in this way, the student who will soon face a practical job experience will acquire some critical and practical information to fulfil his education in economics and business and get a better comprehension of the phenomena.
Historical knowledge also has a strong effect on civic attitudes, not less significant than technical ones. During the course, a student is required to complete personal work through the utilization of economic data bank (Cerved or others), information media to reach skills that enable to get a personal, independent knowledge of the situation of institution, banks, small and big companies.

Prerequisites and basic notions

There are no prerequisites. However, essential requirements include a propensity for the critical study of economic-business issues, awareness and basic knowledge of the non-economic foundations of economic-business matters, and an inclination towards ethical-social issues seen as the foundation of market processes rather than a circumstantial opposition.

Program

The focal point of the topics to delve into and understand revolves around the theory of entrepreneurship in relation to the activities carried out by some of the most prominent and innovative Italian entrepreneurs, both men and women, who have worked for the collective well-being, the success of their businesses, and the growth of the country. These individuals are dramatically in the minority but no less significant and influential, particularly in the medium to long term.
Based on a minimal yet critically informed knowledge of Italian entrepreneurial events from the IRI to the present day, students will need to explore and argue the roles played by the following Italian entrepreneurs and managers (in strict alphabetical order):
Bellisario
Beneduce
Benetton
Berlusconi
Cuccia
De Benedetti
Del Vecchio
Ghidella
Luraghi
Marchionne
Marzotto
Olivetti
Rocca
Sinigaglia
Vichi

Bibliography

Didactic methods

The course is based on traditional lectures. Attendance at lectures holds methodological significance and does not constitute a repetition or summary of the exam syllabus. For this reason and for all other considerations, regular attendance is strongly recommended. The coordinator also encourages and supports any other form of supplementary learning (audio-video).
Individual and group practical exercises will be encouraged. Additionally, throughout the course, supplementary seminar sessions will be held with guest speakers who can provide firsthand knowledge on specific issues.

Learning assessment procedures

The exam is conducted orally.

Evaluation criteria

More than specific factual knowledge, the assessment focuses on the ability to critically apply the acquired knowledge for a balanced understanding and interpretation of economic and entrepreneurial events.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The grade is primarily based on the student's capacity to apply the knowledge gained critically.
It is assessed based on the clarity and awareness of one's study path.
It is evaluated based on the demonstrated commitment, including active participation in lectures and, if applicable, the completion of suggested practical activities.

Exam language

Italiano (inglese per studenti Erasmus)