The course of Economia aziendale addresses key issues related to business administration and management. Students should gain a better understanding of the creation of value and the processes through which the business (Azienda) is managed in several kinds of economic institutions: families, firms, public administrations and not-for-profit organizations.

The course provide students with both conceptual frameworks and examples to identifying, analyzing andunderstanding the key structural elements of Azienda. Students are required to actively participate in the learning process.

Hereinafter are summarized the competence areas (D1–D5), expected learning outcomes, and corresponding teaching and learning activities.

D1 – Knowledge and Understanding

• The student will develop a clear and systematic understanding of the fundamental concepts of Economia aziendale. They will be able to recognise the various types of economic institutions, how they operate, their economic and social purposes.

Associated learning activities:

• Interactive lectures on business models, classifications, and functions of different types of organizations; individual study guided by the textbook and supplementary materials available on the online platform.

D2 – Applying Knowledge and Understanding

• The student will be able to apply economic tools and models to analyse the functioning of different types of organizations in relation to their institutional aims. They will identify management processes, organizational structures, and related economic viability issues, also through the analysis of real cases.

Associated learning activities:

• In-class exercises on business decision-making
• Case study analysis
• Reading and discussion of selected articles
• Learning simulation tests
• Midterm assessments.

D3 – Making Judgements

• The student will develop the ability to critically analyse the role of different types of organizations in society, assess strategic and organizational decisions, and interpret economic information to support decision-making.

Associated learning activities:

• Group project on a selected company
• Preparation of a business analysis and a presentation
• Participation in classroom-based interactive discussions on real-world cases.

D4 – Communication Skills

• The student will be able to clearly and effectively communicate business concepts, models, and tools, both orally and in writing, within group work and interactive classroom discussions.

Associated learning activities:

• Preparation of the group case study
• Active participation in class discussions
• Exam simulations with open-ended questions.

D5 – Learning Skills

• The student will acquire an autonomous study method useful for engaging with more advanced business subjects and for independently updating their knowledge on evolving managerial and organizational practices.

Associated learning activities:

• Independent study of materials provided by the instructor
• Optional in-depth analysis of additional case studies and documents available on the course platform.