Master in Business Administration at University of Rome Tor Vergata
Two-year English-taught MSc in Business Administration (LM-77) at Tor Vergata's School of Economics in Rome: seven core courses, then curricula in auditing and risk, HR, marketing and sales, supply chain or management.
Master
2 years
Rome
English
University of Rome Tor Vergata
Business Administration at the University of Rome Tor Vergata is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (LM-77) taught entirely in English, with five second-year curricula from auditing to supply chain. Non-EU students pay a flat rate or an income-based fee, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
- A three-year bachelor's degree with at least 80% of the top grade for international degrees; Italian classes L-16, L-18 or L-33 or equivalent.
- Other degrees need 48 ECTS: at least 18 in business, 12 in economics, 6 in law and 6 in maths or statistics.
- English at B2 level: IELTS Academic, Cambridge FCE, BEC Vantage or TOEFL iBT 74, no older than three years. Not needed after an English-taught degree or for citizens of English-speaking countries.
- No entrance test: the Admission Board assesses your CV, transcript and English.
- Non-EU applicants must graduate before pre-enrolling on Universitaly.
About the programme
Business Administration is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-77, Scienze economico-aziendali) worth 120 ECTS and taught entirely in English at the School of Economics of the University of Rome Tor Vergata. It is aimed at students who want advanced training in business management and plan an international career.
The programme builds on an undergraduate business degree and trains graduates for management roles in public or private, for-profit or non-profit organisations, including consulting firms. Digitalisation, sustainability and soft skills run across all courses.
What you will study
The first year has seven core courses shared by all students. In the second year you follow one of five curricula: four specialisations and one multidisciplinary Management track. You also take two electives (12 ECTS) and 6 ECTS of extra activities. The 2026/27 plan includes:
- Core: Cost Accounting, Planning and Control; Organisational Behaviour; Economic Choice Modelling; Strategic Management
- Core: International Commercial Law; Business Analytics; Regulation and Competition Policies
- Control, Auditing and Risk Management: Financial Statement Analysis, External Auditing, Financial and Enterprise Risk Management
- HR in Transformational Change: HR Management, HR Analytics and Digital Transformation, Organization Design
- Marketing and Sales: International Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Sales Management
- Supply Chain Management: Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Digital Supply Network, Economics of Procurement
- Management: Sustainability Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, and a choice such as Project Management or Change Management
How the programme is taught
Classes combine theory with hands-on exercises, case studies and seminars by industry professionals. Several units use blended learning, with online lessons, videos and group work on the university's learning platform alongside classroom teaching. The course helps students find internships with public and private companies, and Erasmus+, Overseas and thesis-abroad programmes are open to them.
Career paths
The programme links each curriculum to target roles:
- Control, Auditing and Risk Management: business or financial analyst, controller, risk manager, internal or external auditor, compliance specialist
- HR in Transformational Change: human resources and HR management
- Marketing and Sales: account, brand, area, marketing or sales promotion manager
- Supply Chain Management: procurement, inventory, production or supply chain manager, buyer, planner
- Management: sustainability specialist or manager, project manager
Fees and scholarships
The MSc in Business Administration is on Tor Vergata's €2,500 list: non-EU students who do not declare family income pay that flat rate each year, plus €156 regional tax and stamp duty. Declaring income through the ISEE parificato switches you to an income-based fee from €156. LazioDisco winners on the flat rate are exempt only from the €140 regional fee, while the income route can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
Non-EU applicants who need a visa can apply only in the first intake, which ran from 26 January to 30 April 2026 for 2026/27. You apply on the Delphi platform, upload your CV, transcript with grading scale and English certificate, pay the €30 fee and validate the payment. The Admission Board replies by email within a month.
Once admitted, you pre-enrol on Universitaly and apply for a type D study visa. The 2027/28 call is not out yet.
How ApplyAZ helps
If this programme fits your goals, ApplyAZ can include it in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes at Italian public universities. We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose, submit your applications and Universitaly pre-enrolment, file your DSU scholarship application and prepare your visa file, with a named person on each stage. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa. See how ApplyAZ works or check your eligibility.
Questions and answers
Is the MSc in Business Administration taught in English?
Yes, the whole programme is taught in English. You need B2 English, shown by IELTS Academic, Cambridge FCE, BEC Vantage or TOEFL iBT 74, unless your bachelor's was taught in English.
Which bachelor's degrees are accepted?
Degrees in administration, economics or management (Italian classes L-16, L-18, L-33) or equivalents with at least 80% of the top grade. Others need 48 ECTS across business, economics, law and maths or statistics.
Is there an entrance test?
No. The Admission Board assesses your academic record, CV and English level, then sends its decision by email within one month of your completed application.
When can non-EU students apply for 2027/28?
The 2027/28 call is not published yet. For 2026/27, visa applicants could apply only in the first intake, from 26 January to 30 April 2026, with a €30 fee.
How much does it cost?
Non-EU students who do not declare income pay a €2,500 flat rate plus €156 regional tax and stamp duty. Declaring income through the ISEE parificato gives a fee from €156.
Which specialisations can I choose?
In the second year you choose Control, Auditing and Risk Management; HR in Transformational Change; Marketing and Sales; Supply Chain Management; or the multidisciplinary Management curriculum.
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