Master in Economics and Communication for Management and Innovation at Sapienza University of Rome
Two-year English-taught LM-77 master run by Sapienza University of Rome with the University of Tuscia, covering innovation management, digital transformation, AI, data science and corporate communication. Entry needs an economics degree or set subject credits and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Rome
English
Sapienza University of Rome
Economics and Communication for Management and Innovation is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-77) taught in English at Sapienza University of Rome with the University of Tuscia. Entry needs an economics or business bachelor's, or at least 72 credits in set subjects with 18 in business, plus English at B2. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Sapienza's Economics and Communication for Management and Innovation master asks for a bachelor's in economics or business (class L-18 or L-33), a communication degree with at least 60 CFU in set subjects, or any degree with at least 72 CFU in those subjects, plus English at B2, a positive eligibility check and a personal knowledge assessment. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit rules
You meet the degree requirement in one of three ways: [1]
- An Italian bachelor's in class L-18 or L-33 (business economics or economics), or the matching older classes.
- An Italian bachelor's in class L-20 (communication sciences) with at least 60 CFU in the listed subject sectors.
- A degree in any other class with at least 72 CFU in the listed subject sectors.
The listed sectors cover economics and business (including agricultural economics and economic history), law, statistics, mathematics, computer science, management and information engineering, and economic geography. In both the 60 and the 72 CFU routes, the credits must cover at least three of the four subject areas set for Italian economics and business degrees, with at least 18 CFU in the business area. [1]
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and Sapienza looks at your subjects, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Com, BBA or BBM where most units are in accounting, management, marketing, finance, economics, business law or statistics.
- Check carefully: a BA or B.Sc. in Economics usually covers economics and statistics but can fall short on the 18 business credits. A B.Tech, B.E., BCA or B.Sc. in Computer Science counts maths and computing units but often lacks business, economics or law.
- Often short: a BA in Mass Communication, Journalism or humanities, or a B.Sc. in pure sciences, with few economics, business or law units. Media and communication units are not among the listed sectors.
Missing credits can be made up by passing single examinations, under Sapienza's single-examination rules. [1] Sapienza publishes credit-check spreadsheets for this rule, and we use them when we check your transcript. [2]
English
English at CEFR level B2 or higher is checked as part of the personal knowledge assessment. It is met by an official CEFR certificate or at least 3 CFU earned for an English language proficiency qualification. [1]
It also counts as shown if you are a native English speaker, hold an International Baccalaureate, GCSE or equivalent, or hold a diploma or degree taught in English from an accredited institution in the EU, EEA or Schengen area, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States or another country on the university's list. Degrees from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are not on this list. The call does not list specific test scores such as IELTS or TOEFL. [1]
Eligibility check and personal knowledge assessment
There is no written entrance test. You request the eligibility check on Sapienza's Infostud system (code 33444). If you meet the entry requirements, a non-selective personal knowledge assessment follows: an individual interview or a review of your university record, with attention to exams in the core subject sectors and to your English. [1]
You are exempt from the assessment if you hold an Italian L-18 or L-33 bachelor's (or the older classes 17 and 28), or a degree in another class with a final mark of at least 90/110. You can enrol only after the student office confirms by email that both checks are positive. [1]
2026/27 deadlines
Eligibility checks opened on 2 July 2026. Non-EU applicants who need a student visa had one date: 15 September 2026. Other applicants can choose 15 October, 17 November or 17 December 2026, and 14 January 2027 is reserved for students who have graduated or are about to graduate at Sapienza. [1]
Applicants still finishing a degree could apply if they graduate by 19 December 2026 (other Italian or international universities) or 23 January 2027 (Sapienza). [1]
Non-EU applicants living abroad
Non-EU citizens who live abroad and apply for a student visa must hold a pre-acceptance letter. After a positive eligibility check or the pre-acceptance letter, applicants with a foreign qualification complete Sapienza's enrolment procedure for two-year master's degrees and pay the first fee instalment. [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.
- Sapienza University of Rome, Faculty of Economics and Faculty of Political Science, Sociology and Communication, with the University of Tuscia. Admission procedure for the Master's degree programme in Economics and Communication for Management and Innovation (LM-77) with assessment of entry requirements and personal knowledge, academic year 2026-2027, Infostud code 33444 (Italian original). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Sapienza University of Rome, Economics and Communication for Management and Innovation programme pages: overview, presentation, study plan for the 2026 cohort, professional opportunities and enrolment. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Economics and Communication for Management and Innovation is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-77) taught entirely in English. It is an interuniversity programme run by Sapienza University of Rome, through its Faculty of Economics and its Faculty of Political Science, Sociology and Communication, together with the University of Tuscia. Sapienza's Department of Management manages the course, and teaching is in person. [1][2]
The degree combines business economics, management, law, communication, quantitative methods and digital skills. Its main themes are innovation management, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data science, sustainability and corporate communication. It suits graduates in economics, business or communication who want to lead innovation and strategic communication in international settings. [1][2]
What you will study
The 2026 study plan has a single curriculum. Compulsory units include: [2]
- Management of Innovation and Artificial Intelligence
- Statistics for Business and Decision Making
- European Union Law
- Digital Transformation and Data Management
- Development Economics
- Financial Economics and Innovation
- Machine Learning for Economic Analysis and Machine Learning and Applications in Finance
- Business Information Systems
- Data Science
You also choose one 9-credit unit from a group that includes Enterprise Communication Management, Customer Satisfaction and Customer Behavior, European Data Law in a Global Digital Economy, International Law, History of Technological Innovation, Quality and Sustainability Management, and Entrepreneurship, Technologies and Sustainability. The plan adds 9 free-choice credits and an 18-credit dissertation. [2]
How the programme is taught
Teaching is in English and in person, over four semesters. The second year includes a business cases module. A 3-credit group lets you choose further training for the job market or activities from the optional Minor in Entrepreneurship, Technologies and Sustainability, which builds cross-cutting skills. The degree ends with an 18-credit dissertation. [2]
Career paths
Sapienza describes three professional profiles for graduates: [2]
- Communication manager: coordinating communication and stakeholder relations, in roles such as brand manager, digital media planner or CRM manager
- Innovation manager: managing innovation processes in industry and services, in public and private organisations, including consulting and senior management roles
- Business developer: analysing economic and regulatory trends to support strategic decisions, including as a freelance professional in management and business communication
The programme presentation also names roles such as digital transformation specialist, data analyst, quality and sustainability manager, and project manager for social and technological innovation. Graduates can also continue to PhD study. [2]
Fees and scholarships
Sapienza sets tuition by family income (ISEE). The regional scholarship body for Rome is DiSCo Lazio, and its scholarship winners also get a tuition waiver, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. The region decides scholarship awards.
How to apply from outside the EU
Admission has two steps: an eligibility check of your degree credits, then a non-selective personal knowledge assessment by interview or review of your academic record. The check is requested through Sapienza's Infostud system using code 33444. [1]
Non-EU applicants living abroad who need a student visa must hold a pre-acceptance letter from Sapienza's international admissions process. For 2026/27, their only eligibility-check date was 15 September 2026. After a positive outcome, we complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, and you apply for a type D study visa and enrol by paying the first fee instalment. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [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 Sapienza's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your eligibility check, pre-acceptance request 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 Economics and Communication for Management and Innovation?
An Italian bachelor's in class L-18 or L-33, an L-20 communication degree with at least 60 CFU in set subjects, or any other degree with at least 72 CFU in economics, business, law, statistics, maths and related sectors, including at least 18 CFU in business. [1]
Is the programme taught in English?
Yes. The whole degree is taught in English and in person. It is run jointly by Sapienza University of Rome and the University of Tuscia, and Sapienza handles admission under Infostud code 33444. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test. After the eligibility check, a non-selective personal knowledge assessment reviews your university record or uses an interview. Holders of an L-18 or L-33 degree, or another degree with a final mark of at least 90/110, are exempt. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2 or higher. The 2026/27 call accepts an official CEFR certificate, 3 CFU of English proficiency, IB or GCSE, or an English-taught degree from listed countries. It does not list IELTS or TOEFL scores, so we check which proof of B2 your file can use. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants who needed a student visa had one eligibility-check date: 15 September 2026, and they also need a pre-acceptance letter. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [1]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes, if you graduate in time. For 2026/27, applicants finishing a degree at another Italian or international university had to graduate by 19 December 2026, and Sapienza students by 23 January 2027. [1]
I have a BA in Mass Communication or a BCA. Can I apply?
Possibly. The rule counts economics, business, law, statistics, maths and computing credits, not media units, so you need at least 72 CFU in those areas with 18 in business. Many communication or computing degrees fall short on business credits, which can be made up through single examinations. [1]
What careers does the programme lead to?
Sapienza describes three profiles: communication manager, innovation manager and business developer. Typical roles include brand manager, digital media planner, CRM manager, innovation or strategy consultant and digital transformation specialist, in public and private organisations. [2]
Can someone handle my whole application to Economics and Communication for Management and Innovation at Sapienza?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Sapienza'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 Economics and Communication for Management and Innovation?
A recognised Indian bachelor's such as a B.Com or BBA can meet the entry rule if it includes at least 72 credits in economics, business, law, statistics, maths or computing, with at least 18 in business. You also need English at B2. The steps are the eligibility check, a pre-acceptance 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 Economics and Communication for Management and Innovation are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: eligibility check, pre-acceptance 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 Economics and Communication for Management and Innovation are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: eligibility check, pre-acceptance 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 Economics and Communication for Management and Innovation 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: eligibility check, pre-acceptance 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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