International Economic and Financial Relations

The simplest way to fulfill the additional educational requirements (OFA – Obblighi Formativi Aggiuntivi) for the degree course in International Economic and Financial Relations (L33) is to pass at least one of the first-year curricular exams (English Language, Quantitative Methods for Economics, Italian and European Public Law Institutions, Political Economy, Economic Statistics, Statistics).
Passing the curricular exam, once recorded on Infostud, automatically fulfills the additional educational requirement.
If this exam is not passed, students are advised to contact the Course President for information on the arrangements for taking the make-up assessments (test or oral exam) organized by the degree program.

The final examination consists of the preparation and discussion of a written thesis, prepared with the assistance of one or more faculty advisors, addressing an in-depth analysis — including through empirical research — of issues covered during the course of study. The thesis must be produced in electronic format and must meet the requirements of a thesis-style work, complying with anti-plagiarism rules. Alongside the thesis, a presentation file must also be produced for use during the discussion. The examination is intended to train the student in independent research and in communication skills.

Sapienza's Career Service supports students and graduates during the delicate transition from university studies to the world of work, offering various services including:

• assistance and information about the services provided;
• individual career guidance consultations;
• CV review;
• a training catalog for career guidance and employability development;
• partnership agreements with companies for placement and career guidance initiatives;
• reserved selection processes;
• organization of recruiting and orientation events;
• organization of Career Days.

Career support activities take the form of specific initiatives organized by the Career Service and/or by Faculties and other University structures, or in collaboration with companies, external public or private bodies, and trade associations.
Career guidance activities may include seminars, workshops, and thematic events on career orientation, transferable skills, and career management skills (e.g., soft skills, CV writing, active job-search strategies, video résumés, social networks, Employability Lab, etc.).
To facilitate encounters with companies and organizations, the Career Service organizes Recruiting Days, Career Days, Testimonial Days, company presentations, company visits, Assessment sessions, Business Games, mentoring programs, and other placement-related initiatives, including those involving Alumni and corporate mentorships. These events may be held either online or in person and are aimed at identifying the most suitable candidates for the professional opportunities offered by companies.
Seminars, workshops, and thematic events dedicated to placement (e.g., innovation, start-ups, business incubation, career-focused sessions, Innovation Camp, etc.) are also available to students and graduates.
Students and graduates have access to the JobTeaser Sapienza online platform, which allows them to:

• create and customize their own CV;
• apply for job opportunities matching their academic profile;
• browse the list of companies and associations registered on the platform to contact them directly;
• register for recruiting events, company presentations, and scheduled Career Days.

Each year, the Career Service organizes the University-wide Career Day, open to students and graduates from all eleven Faculties of Sapienza, as well as several thematic or Faculty-specific Career Days, such as: Career Day for Humanities and Social Sciences; Career Day for Economics and Law; Career Day for STEM.
Services, the events calendar, and opportunities dedicated to students and graduates are published on the University website at the following page: https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/career-service-studenti-e-laureati
The Career Service also manages its own social media channels — Facebook, X, and LinkedIn — where it shares services and promotes calls, competitions, and other opportunities for students and graduates.
Contacts: https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/contatti-career-service

Activities of the Degree Program
The degree program has established an outgoing career guidance committee, which organizes dedicated meetings with second- and third-year students aimed at providing information on master's degree programs and suitable career paths, involving meetings with employers and stakeholders relevant to the professional prospects of the program's students.
In addition, the Department organizes the Employability Lab, a professional guidance path developed in collaboration with the Department of Psychology, to support newly graduated Sapienza students in their job search process. The program is structured in three consecutive steps to give an increasing number of graduates the opportunity for personal development. "What are my personal characteristics? What resources do I have? What do I like to do? What paths can I take to actively search for a job?" Starting to ask yourself these questions as soon as you graduate can help you better focus your efforts in the job search, using strategies tailored to your own professional plan. The Employability Lab activities are organized into three consecutive steps. Each participant is free to decide whether to stop after the first step, continue to the second, or complete the entire path through to the third step. Those who complete the full path will earn the "Employability Lab" Open Badge, which can be added to their CV and LinkedIn profile.

Course-Specific Activities
The degree programme has established a dedicated advisory committee to support students at the end of their academic journey. This committee organises meetings for second- and third-year students to provide guidance on master's degree options and job market opportunities, in collaboration with stakeholders and external partners.