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. Entry needs a related degree, an 80% grade and B2 English.
Master
2 years
Rome
English
University of Rome Tor Vergata
Business Administration is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-77) taught in English at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. Entry needs a three-year bachelor's in business or economics, or 48 credits in business, economics, law and maths, a final grade of at least 80% of the maximum, and English at B2. Fees follow family income if you declare it, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Tor Vergata's MSc in Business Administration asks for a three-year bachelor's in classes L-16, L-18 or L-33 or a recognised foreign equivalent, or any degree with 48 credits across business, economics, law and maths or statistics. You also need a final grade of at least 80% of the maximum (88/110 for Italian degrees) and English at B2. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree requirement
You need a three-year bachelor's degree. Direct entry is for Italian classes L-16 (administration and organisation sciences), L-18 (economics and business management) or L-33 (economics), or a foreign qualification recognised as suitable: a first-cycle degree (EQF level 6) that gives access to second-cycle study in the country that issued it. [1]
A committee of teaching staff checks how a foreign degree corresponds to these classes, or to the credit rule below. [1]
The 48-credit rule for other degrees
Graduates of other classes need at least 48 CFU across four subject areas: [1]
- At least 18 CFU in business: business administration, management, corporate finance, business organisation and financial institutions (SECS-P/07 to SECS-P/11).
- At least 12 CFU in economics: political economics, economic policy, public finance, econometrics, applied economics or economic history (SECS-P/01, 02, 03, 05, 06 and 12).
- At least 6 CFU in law: private, commercial, economic, labour, public, administrative, tax, international, EU or civil procedural law.
- At least 6 CFU in maths or statistics: operations research, statistics, economic statistics or mathematical methods for economics and finance (MAT/09, SECS-S/01, 03 and 06).
Any missing credits must be completed before you apply. [1]
Final grade
The committee treats personal preparation as met with a final bachelor's grade of at least 80% of the maximum achievable for foreign degrees, or 88/110 for Italian degrees. Your transcript must include a table showing the minimum and maximum marks on your university's grading scale. [1][2]
What this means for your transcript
Foreign degrees do not carry Italian class codes, so the committee compares your exams with the subject areas above. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a three-year B.Com, BBA, or BA or B.Sc. in Economics, with a final grade of at least 80% of your scale's maximum, such as 8.0 on a 10-point CGPA.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech, B.E., BCA or B.Sc. in another field, which needs 48 credits across business, economics, law and maths or statistics, including at least 18 in business and 12 in economics.
- Often short: degrees with little business, economics or law content, or a final grade below 80% of the maximum.
English
English at CEFR level B2. Accepted proof is a B2 certificate no older than three years (IELTS Academic, Cambridge First Certificate, Cambridge BEC Vantage, or TOEFL with at least 74 in the iBT or 538 in the paper test), or a medium-of-instruction certificate for your bachelor's issued by your home university. Attendance certificates are not accepted. [1][3]
No certificate is needed from active citizens of countries where English is an official language, or from graduates of an English-taught bachelor's. [3]
Selection
There is no entrance test. The Admission Board selects on academic standing, CV and English level, and replies by email within one month of a complete application. [1][2]
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants who need a visa could apply only in the first intake, from 26 January to 30 April 2026. The second intake (18 May to 30 September 2026) and third intake (18 January to 19 February 2027) were for EU applicants and non-EU applicants living in Italy. [1]
Universitaly pre-enrolment for visa applicants closed on 31 July 2026, and 50 places were reserved for non-EU applicants living abroad. The 2027/28 call is not yet published. [1]
Documents and non-EU steps
The Delphi application needs your passport, CV, English certificate or medium-of-instruction certificate, degree certificate with final grade (when available) and a certificate of exams passed with marks. [1]
You can apply before graduating if your CV states your graduation date and lists the exams still to take, but non-EU applicants must graduate before Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][2]
For pre-enrolment and the visa, you upload your admission letter, degree diploma and transcript, a CIMEA statement of verification, and either an ARDI statement of correspondence (Lisbon Convention countries) or a CIMEA statement of comparability (all other countries). Visa applicants need degree documents legalised by the Italian embassy or apostilled, with translations that follow Italian foreign ministry rules. CIMEA processing can take 60 working days. [4]
Enrolment is completed in person at the International Students Office after you arrive with your visa. [1]
Sources and verification
Checked by the ApplyAZ admissions team against the university's official documents listed below. Entry rules can change with each new call, and we re-check them before every application.
- University of Rome Tor Vergata, Faculty of Economics. Notice of enrolment for the Master's degree in Business Administration (class LM-77), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Rome Tor Vergata, Department of Management and Law. MSc in Business Administration: call for applications and admission requirements, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Rome Tor Vergata, MSc in Business Administration. English language knowledge requirements (undated). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Rome Tor Vergata, MSc in Business Administration. Pre-enrolment procedure for international students, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Rome Tor Vergata. Tuition fees for non-EU students whose family income is generated abroad (undated). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Rome Tor Vergata, MSc in Business Administration. Study plans by curriculum, 2026 to 2028 cohort. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
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: [6]
- 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 students can join Erasmus+ exchanges.
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 has a flat-rate option: non-EU students who do not declare family income pay a fixed yearly rate. [5] Declaring income through the ISEE parificato switches you to an income-based fee. LazioDisco winners on the flat rate are exempt only from the 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. [1] We apply on the Delphi platform and upload your CV, transcript with grading scale and English certificate. The Admission Board replies by email within a month.
Once you are admitted and have graduated, we complete your Universitaly pre-enrolment, which closed on 31 July 2026 for 2026/27, and you apply for a type D study visa. For 2026/27, 50 places were reserved for non-EU applicants living abroad. The 2027/28 call is not out yet. [1]
How ApplyAZ helps
ApplyAZ is an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities. We can include this programme in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes that fit your profile, so your plan never rests on a single application.
For eligible students who start with us, a named person owns each stage, from A to Z:
- We check your transcript against Tor Vergata's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your Delphi application and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your DiSCo Lazio scholarship application at the right time and in the right format.
- We prepare your visa file.
With operations in all 20 Italian regions, we follow each region's scholarship rules and deadlines as they change. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa, so no one can promise an outcome. You pay in milestones, and every service you pay for is either delivered or its fee is refunded (terms apply).
Programmes at Italian public universities can be tuition-free for eligible students. Check if you are eligible and book a one-to-one consultation session with one of our Italy experts, or see how ApplyAZ works.
Questions and answers
What bachelor's degree do I need for Tor Vergata's MSc in Business Administration?
A three-year bachelor's in administration, business economics or economics (Italian classes L-16, L-18 or L-33) or a recognised foreign equivalent. Other degrees need 48 credits: at least 18 in business, 12 in economics, 6 in law and 6 in maths or statistics. [1]
What final grade do I need?
At least 80% of the maximum grade on your university's scale, or 88/110 for an Italian degree. Your transcript must show the minimum and maximum marks. As a guide, on a 10-point CGPA scale that is 8.0. [1][2]
Is there an entrance exam?
No. The Admission Board selects on academic standing, CV and English level, and replies by email within one month of a complete application. [1][2]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at B2. IELTS Academic is one option, alongside Cambridge First, BEC Vantage or TOEFL iBT 74, no older than three years. A medium-of-instruction certificate from your bachelor's university is also accepted. [3]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants needing a visa could apply only in the first intake, from 26 January to 30 April 2026, and Universitaly pre-enrolment closed on 31 July 2026. The 2027/28 call is not yet published. [1]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. You can apply while finishing your bachelor's if your CV gives your graduation date and the exams still to take. Non-EU applicants must graduate before starting Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][2]
I have a B.Tech or a BCA. Can I apply?
Possibly, but only with 48 credits across business, economics, law and maths or statistics, including at least 18 in business and 12 in economics. Missing credits must be completed before you apply, so we check your exams against each area first. [1]
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, plus two electives from the other tracks. [6]
Can someone handle my whole application to Business Administration at Tor Vergata?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Tor Vergata's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the DiSCo Lazio scholarship application at the right time and in the right format, and prepares your visa file, for eligible students. Start by checking your eligibility.
I'm applying from India. What is the route into Business Administration?
A three-year Indian B.Com, BBA or BA or B.Sc. in Economics is the closest match to the business and economics classes Tor Vergata lists, with a final grade of at least 80% of your scale's maximum. Other degrees need 48 credits across business, economics, law and maths. The steps are the Delphi application in the first intake, an admission letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1] Indian students apply for the type D study visa at the Italian embassy or consulate that covers their state, such as New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru.
Is the route different from Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka?
No. The academic rules for Business Administration are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: Delphi application in the first intake, admission letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for their country of residence. Read our guide for students in Dhaka.
I live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain. Where do I apply for the visa?
At the Italian embassy or consulate responsible for the country where you legally live, after Universitaly pre-enrolment. The academic rules for Business Administration are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: Delphi application in the first intake, admission letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.
I studied or live in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. What is the route?
The academic rules for Business Administration are the same whatever your nationality, and your degree is assessed like any other foreign qualification. Non-EU applicants who live abroad follow the same route: Delphi application in the first intake, admission letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for where they live. Read our guides for students in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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