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ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Academic Year 2025/2026 - Teacher: Pierluigi CATALFO

Expected Learning Outcomes

Knowledge of business logic and corporate structure, with particular reference to the social economy and the third sector; corporate information frameworks, accountability systems, and key planning and control tools.

Course Structure

The lessons will be held with teaching aids and slides illustrating the course contents, but also with video supports and testimonials in the classroom from operators with interesting experiences to exemplify.

Required Prerequisites

No prior knowledge required

Attendance of Lessons

Attendance at the course, due to its characteristics, is highly recommended.

Detailed Course Content

The main institutional models that define the concept of enterprise and business will be addressed; the framework for conceptual adaptation and compatibility with the social economy and the third sector will be identified; the various types of corporate performance will be illustrated and the measurement methods and meanings of the results will be explained; the main business governance tools will be described, and the managerial skills needed to successfully manage and govern a social enterprise will be explored. The operational peculiarities of the third sector will be considered, considering the technical requirements for co-planning and co-programming.

Textbook Information

Slides to support preparation and additional readings will be provided. All references will be made available to students on the "Studium" platform currently in use.

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

The exam usually consists of an oral exam. For students attending the course, a comprehensive written exam may be organized at the end of the lessons.

Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

  1. Concept and purpose of business with reference to the social economy and the third sector;
  2. Definition and purpose of the company;
  3. Main utility of the information system;
  4. Corporate governance tools;
  5. Planning and control system
  6. Accountability tools
  7. Usefulness of information and stakeholder logic;
  8. The peculiarities of the third sector
  9. Co-planning and co-design;
  10. Types of corporate performance;
  11. Performance measurement;
  12. The physiological nature of operating profit;
  13. Strategic planning in the social economy.