{"id":1228,"date":"2022-10-05T08:15:29","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T08:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graduatesummerschool.luiss.it\/?post_type=programs&p=1228"},"modified":"2026-03-16T16:27:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T16:27:37","slug":"finance","status":"publish","type":"programs","link":"https:\/\/graduatesummerschool.luiss.it\/en\/programs\/finance\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Summer School in Finance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Pathways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full Experience <\/strong>(Skills & Innovation Booster + Academic Deep Dive in Finance)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic Deep Dive in Finance<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 8th \u2013 10th 2026 (Skills & Innovation Booster)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

and July 13th – 17th 2026 (Academic Deep Dive in Finance)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Location<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Viale Romania, 32, Rome<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Credits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 ECTS (Academic Deep Dive in International Relations module)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

or 4 ECTS (Full Experience module)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u20ac1600 (Academic Deep Dive in Finance),<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u20ac2000 (Full Experience module).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Academic<\/strong> Director<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prof. Rosella Santella<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Language<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

English<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Download brochure<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Contact Us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Luiss Graduate Summer School in Finance<\/strong> is an intensive finance summer programme<\/strong> designed for university students who want to develop advanced skills in corporate finance, financial analysis and investment strategies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a strong focus on the strategic role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this corporate finance summer course<\/strong> provides practical insight into financial statements analysis, investment appraisal, capital structure decisions and risk management in a global context. By integrating theory with applied exercises and real-world case studies, the programme prepares participants to tackle contemporary financial challenges \u2014 from consulting to investment banking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Comprehensive Approach to Finance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Designed for students interested in corporate finance and financial markets, this programme stands out among graduate summer courses in finance<\/strong> for its balance between academic depth and applied learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants analyse real cases, discuss market trends with industry experts and develop analytical and decision-making skills that strengthen their academic profile in view of a future Master\u2019s degree in Finance<\/strong> or related disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more about the requirements and application process.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Key Topics of the Finance Summer Programme<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During this finance summer programme in Europe<\/strong>, participants explore core areas of modern finance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Investment project analysis<\/strong>, including profitability evaluation and financial communication
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  • Equity and bond markets<\/strong>, focusing on market mechanisms and investment strategies
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  • Corporate financial management<\/strong>, covering capital raising, resource allocation and growth planning
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  • Applied case studies<\/strong>, designed to enhance analytical thinking and financial problem-solving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n


    Programme Structure<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Skills and Innovation Booster<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Three days dedicated to transversal skills development and academic orientation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Life Skills<\/strong> \u2013 Leadership, teamwork and problem-solving
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    • STEM Readiness<\/strong> \u2013 Introduction to AI and digital tools in academic and professional settings
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    • Career Lab<\/strong> \u2013 Professional orientation, skills assessment and CV development for finance careers
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      Academic Deep Dive & Admission Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The second week offers an intensive academic immersion into corporate finance and investment topics.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Participants analyse real capital-raising operations, evaluate investment opportunities and apply financial models to business scenarios. The programme also includes a dedicated focus on the Luiss Master\u2019s degree admission process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The goal is to strengthen analytical capacity, strategic thinking and operational skills \u2014 essential for postgraduate studies or a career in finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Monday<\/strong><\/td>Tuesday<\/strong><\/td>Wednesday<\/strong><\/td>Thursday<\/strong><\/td>Friday<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
      09:00- 11:00<\/strong><\/td>09:00- 11:00<\/strong><\/td>09:00- 11:00<\/strong><\/td>09:00- 11:00<\/strong><\/td>09:00- 11:00<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
      Investment Project Evaluation and Financial Communication<\/td>Equity,
      Capital Market



      <\/td>      		Equity Finance for Private Firms


      <\/td>      		Test di Verifica Finale



      <\/td>      		Test di Ammissione



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      11<\/strong>:00- 13:00<\/strong><\/td>11<\/strong>:00- 13:00<\/strong><\/td>11<\/strong>:00- 13:00<\/strong><\/td>11<\/strong>:00- 13:00<\/strong><\/td>11<\/strong>:00- 13:00<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
      Investment Project Evaluation and Financial Communication<\/td>Debt,
      Capital Market



      <\/td>      		Equity Finance for Private Firms


      <\/td>      		Simulazione
      Test di Ammissione
      e Debrief

      <\/td>      		Sessione di orientamento e consegna attestati

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      14:00-16:00<\/strong><\/td>14:00-16:00<\/strong><\/td>14:00-18:00<\/strong><\/td>14:00-16:30<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
      Approfondimento
      Test di ammissione

      <\/td>      		Approfondimento
      Test di ammissione

      <\/td>      		Experience e
      Company Visit


      <\/td>      		Simulazione Test di Ammissione e Debrief

      <\/td>      		<\/td><\/tr>
      16:00- 18:00<\/strong><\/td>16:00- 18:00<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
      Case Study
      <\/td>      		Case Study
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      Why Choose the Graduate Summer School in Finance<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Thanks to a practical approach oriented toward the real-world application of concepts, the programme allows participants to acquire a solid theoretical foundation and advanced operational skills, useful for approaching the path toward a Master\u2019s Degree in Finance and the challenges of the professional world with greater awareness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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