Master in Global Economy and Business at University of Cassino and Southern Lazio
Two-year English-taught LM-56 master's in Cassino in economics, international accounting, business law and applied statistics, with a compulsory internship and dual degree tracks abroad. Entry needs a recent bachelor's with a minimum mark by country and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Cassino
English
University of Cassino and Southern Lazio
Global Economy and Business is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-56) taught in English at the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio in Cassino. Entry needs a bachelor's from the last five years with a minimum mark by country, such as 60% in economics or 70% in commerce or engineering for India, plus English at B2. DiSCo Lazio winners have tuition waived, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Cassino's Global Economy and Business master asks for a three-year bachelor's or recognised foreign equivalent earned within the last five years, enough credits in economics, business, maths and statistics or law, a minimum mark set by country, English at B2 and a positive review by the Selection Committee. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and subject rule
You need a three-year bachelor's degree, or a foreign qualification recognised as suitable. Italian degrees in economics (L-33) or business administration (L-18) meet the subject rule automatically. [1][2]
For other degrees, and for foreign degrees that do not clearly match those classes, the committee assesses your whole transcript and the specific credits you hold in statistics and maths, economics, business or law. Any applicant can also show the needed skills through documents or an interview. For non-EU degrees, the check rests on documents such as the Diploma Supplement or a statement from the Italian diplomatic mission. [1]
Minimum marks by country
Since the 2018/19 admissions, and still in the 2025/26 regulations, only degrees earned within the last five years are considered, and these minimum marks apply: [1][2]
- India and Pakistan: at least 60% aggregate for a degree in Economics or Statistics/Mathematics, or at least 70% for a degree in Commerce, Computer Science, Engineering or a social science.
- European countries: an average of at least C (Economics or Statistics/Mathematics), or B minus for the other listed subjects (the programme page says B).
- Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria: at least 50% (second class lower division) or 60% (second class upper division).
- Ethiopia: at least B minus or B plus.
- Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan: an average of at least 4 minus or 4.
- Viet Nam: an average in professional subjects of at least 7.5 or 8.0.
Meeting these minimums is necessary but not sufficient: the Selection Committee makes a final overall assessment. [2]
What this means for your transcript
As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a BA or B.Sc. in Economics, Statistics or Mathematics with at least 60% aggregate, or a B.Com with at least 70%, earned within the last five years.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech, B.E., BCA, B.Sc. Computer Science or a social science BA with 70% or more. These sit in the 70% band, but the committee also looks for credits in economics, business, maths and statistics or law. A BBA is not named in the list, so we check how your subjects map to it.
- Often short: marks below 60% (economics, statistics, maths) or 70% (other listed subjects), a degree finished more than five years ago, or a degree outside the listed subjects with few economics, business or maths credits.
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are not in the country list, so the committee assesses those degrees on the transcript and final mark. [1][2]
English
English at CEFR B2 or higher for all applicants, shown with a suitable certificate or at interview. All teaching is in English, and the thesis and internship report are written in English. [1]
For 2026/27 the Selection Committee accepted IELTS, TOEFL or the Oxford Test of English, or a declaration that your previous degree was taught in English. No minimum scores are listed. Italian embassies typically ask for a valid B2 certificate before issuing a visa, so the programme recommends getting one after a pre-admission offer. [2]
Selection Committee and preparation test
There is no admission test. A Selection Committee appointed by the programme council, normally including the programme president, checks your entry requirements and personal preparation from your academic record, final mark or average mark, CV, motivation letter and English. It can hold an oral interview, which can also check your English when your documents do not show it. [1][2]
Soon after the programme starts, new students sit a test on basic accounting, business law, economics and statistics. The programme publishes the topics, a reading list and sample tests so you can prepare before enrolment. [2]
Deadlines
These rules come from the 2025/26 regulations and the programme's 2026/27 pre-admission pages. For 2026/27, the pre-admission deadline was 30 June 2026. Places for non-EU students living abroad are limited, so their applications were handled first come, first served, and early applications were strongly encouraged. The 2027/28 window has not been announced yet, and the next call sets the new dates. [1][2]
If you are graduating in the current year, the committee may consider a provisional transcript covering five semesters. Enrolment still requires the completed degree. [1][2]
Documents and non-EU steps
Applicants apply in the pre-admission section for international students on the university's GOMP portal, with: [2]
- University transcript, or an EU Diploma Supplement
- CV
- Motivation letter
- English certificate
- Valid passport or identity card
Each application names one of the two economics master's, Global Economy and Business or Economics and Entrepreneurship, and you can apply for both with two separate applications. The outcome comes by email. [2]
Pre-admitted students then complete Universitaly pre-enrolment; once the documents are validated, the university tells the Italian embassy that you are admitted. To enrol, the university requires a declaration of value, or a CIMEA statement of comparability together with a statement of verification. [2][4]
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 Cassino and Southern Lazio, Department of Economics and Law. Teaching regulations of the Master's degree programme in Global Economy and Business (LM-56), academic year 2025/26. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Global Economy and Business programme pages: master description, admission requirements, pre-enrolment procedure and preparation pages, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, International Office. Fees and funding for international students, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, International Welcome Service. Pre-admission, admission and enrolment for international students, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Global Economy and Business (GLEB) is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-56) at the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, with English as its official language. You need 120 ECTS to graduate, including a mandatory internship and a final thesis.
It suits graduates with a grounding in accounting, law, economics and statistics who want an international business profile and the option of studying part of the degree at a partner university abroad.
What you will study
The degree is built around three core areas that run through both years:
- International accounting
- International business law
- Economics and statistics
In the 2025/26 study plan, the first year covers Economics (12 ECTS), Applied Statistics and Data Analysis (12 ECTS), Service Management (9 ECTS), Business Law (9 ECTS) and International Accounting (6 ECTS). The second year adds International Economics and Globalization (9 ECTS) and one of Development Economics, Advanced Public Economics or Applied Econometrics. [1]
Two electives come from a list that includes Human Resources Management, Total Quality Management, Governance of Agri-food Value Chains, Mobility and Migration, Statistical Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Research Methods in Management, Economics and Policy for SMEs and Pension Economics. The plan also has 12 ECTS of free-choice activities, Soft Skills (3 ECTS), a 12 ECTS internship and an 18 ECTS thesis. [1]
How the programme is taught
English is the official language of the degree. The internship is mandatory and gives work experience before graduation, and the degree ends with a thesis.
The programme page lists five dual degree programmes, with Epoka University in Tirana, Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics, the University of International Business in Almaty (two tracks, Applied Economics and Behavioral Economics) and Széchenyi István University in Győr. The 2025/26 regulations set out study plans for four of them: the Kharkiv, Almaty and Győr tracks. Students on these tracks can graduate with degrees from both universities. [1][2]
Career paths
The 2025/26 regulations describe profiles for companies and institutions that operate across borders: [1]
- Economic and quantitative analysis for firms and banks working on global markets
- Human resources and work organisation in private and public organisations
- Market analysis for consultancies, manufacturers and service companies
- Management and control roles in private companies
Graduates can also continue to doctoral study in economics or management.
Fees and scholarships
Fees for non-Italian students at Unicas follow country of origin, using World Bank income groups. DiSCo Lazio scholarships include fully waived tuition, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
We confirm that your bachelor's covers accounting, law, economics and statistics, then submit the pre-admission application on the Unicas student portal. After admission we pre-enrol you on Universitaly, and you take its PDF summary to the consulate for a type D study visa.
Enrolment is completed after arrival, with a declaration of value or CIMEA statements. For 2026/27, the pre-admission deadline was 30 June 2026, and places for non-EU students living abroad are limited, so their applications were handled first come, first served. Dates for 2027/28 are not yet published. [2][4]
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 Cassino's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your pre-admission 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 Cassino's Global Economy and Business master?
A three-year bachelor's or recognised foreign equivalent, earned within the last five years. Italian economics and business degrees meet the subject rule automatically, and other degrees are assessed on credits in statistics and maths, economics, business or law. [1][2]
What marks do Indian and Pakistani graduates need?
At least 60% aggregate for a degree in Economics or Statistics/Mathematics, or at least 70% for a degree in Commerce, Computer Science, Engineering or a social science. These minimums are necessary but not sufficient, as the committee makes a final overall assessment. [1][2]
Is there an entrance exam?
No admission test. A Selection Committee reviews your academic record, final or average mark, CV, motivation letter and English, and it can invite you to an oral interview. New students sit a test on accounting, business law, economics and statistics soon after the programme starts. [1][2]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2. For 2026/27 the committee accepted IELTS, TOEFL or the Oxford Test of English, or a declaration that your degree was taught in English. Embassies typically want a B2 certificate for the visa, so we plan for one. [1][2]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, the pre-admission deadline was 30 June 2026. Places for non-EU students living abroad are limited and were handled first come, first served, so applying early matters. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [2]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. If you graduate in the current year, the committee may consider a provisional transcript covering five semesters. You need the completed degree to enrol. [1][2]
I have a B.Com or a BBA. Can I apply?
A B.Com with at least 70% aggregate meets the minimum mark for India, and the committee then checks your credits in economics, business, maths and statistics or law. A BBA is not named in the country list, so we check how your subjects map to it. [1][2]
Are there dual degree options?
Yes. The programme page lists five, with Epoka University in Tirana, Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics, the University of International Business in Almaty (two tracks) and Széchenyi István University in Győr. The 2025/26 regulations include study plans for the Kharkiv, Almaty and Győr tracks. [1][2]
Can someone handle my whole application to Global Economy and Business at Cassino?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Cassino'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 Global Economy and Business?
A recognised Indian bachelor's earned within the last five years can meet the rule: a BA or B.Sc. in Economics, Statistics or Mathematics needs at least 60% aggregate, and a B.Com, BCA, B.Tech or social science degree needs at least 70%. You also need English at B2. The steps are pre-admission, Universitaly pre-enrolment and the study visa. [1][2] 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 Global Economy and Business are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: pre-admission application, pre-admission decision 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 Global Economy and Business are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: pre-admission application, pre-admission decision 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 Global Economy and Business 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: pre-admission application, pre-admission decision 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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