Orientation services and activities are designed to provide prospective freshmen with the tools and information needed to make an informed choice about their university program. The Degree Program implements both individual and group initiatives and participates in University-wide initiatives to provide students with the necessary information for incoming, ongoing, and outgoing orientation.
- Incoming orientation: To help prospective freshmen make an informed choice about their academic path, taking into account their aptitudes and interests, the Degree Program plans and organizes regular group meetings. These meetings provide an opportunity for discussion, involving the Degree Program faculty and including contributions from former students, graduates, doctoral students, and stakeholders, to highlight the connection between scientific research and the world of work. The Degree Program plans and organizes regular group meetings, actively participates in disseminating information on admission procedures, and directly contributes to the activities promoted by the University during Orientation Days.
- Ongoing orientation: The Degree Program employs tutors who cover all the curricula of the Master of Science. Their role is to support students enrolled in the Degree Program throughout their entire academic journey, encouraging active participation and successful course attendance, and guiding them towards the correct selection of elective courses. The tutors are selected from among the Program's faculty.
- Outgoing orientation: The Degree Program supports enrolled students in their entry into the workforce through individual orientation counseling, as well as identifying curricular and extracurricular internships tailored to each student's aptitude. This is achieved through faculty and university placement services and company meetings dedicated to the recruitment of graduates. The Degree Program organizes seminar series led by experts from leading professional organizations in the areas covered by the Degree Program.
- FAQ
- I need to prepare my study plan. When do I have to submit it?
The study plan must be completed by December of the year of initial enrollment. - Can I change my study plan after it has been prepared and submitted?
The study plan can be changed only once, at the beginning of the following academic year (enrollment in the second year). - When can I earn credits for my training activities?
The seminar series dedicated to additional training activities are offered during the second year. It is possible to attend these series and take the exams during the first year, but the credits will be recognized the following year. - Can I study abroad?
Yes! The Faculty of Economics regularly offers several scholarships for theses abroad and offers study opportunities at partner universities (Erasmus+).
It is also possible to undertake internships abroad. For more information, visit the Internationalization page. - Which exams can I include in my study plan?
Elective credits can be earned from any course offered by the University. It is strongly recommended that students select courses consistent with their academic background (e.g., courses offered on a different CV than the one indicated upon enrollment). - Are there dedicated classrooms for Finass students?
Yes! The Memotef Department has made a study room available exclusively to students enrolled in the Finass Master's Degree program, located in Wing C on the first floor of the Faculty. - Where can I find the course materials for each course?
From the Finass Master's Degree department page, under "Courses Offered," you can access the web pages of all instructors (including borrowed courses). - Who can I contact for information about courses?
The instructors of the program are available to students, particularly the President of the program (Professor Barbara Vantaggi) and the orientation representative (Professor Immacolata Oliva). The Degree Course also relies on the University's student support, welcome, and orientation services, through the CIAO desk and the SORT Economics desk. International students are served by the HELLO – Welcome Office.
- I need to prepare my study plan. When do I have to submit it?
- Orientation initiatives - CdS Finass
- Finass 2025 Welcome Day
The faculty of the Master's Degree Program in "Finance and Insurance" welcomes freshmen from all majors. On Friday, November 21st, at 12:30 p.m., in the Graduation Hall (Faculty of Economics, second floor, Dean's Building), a presentation of the Master's Degree Program in Finance and Insurance will be held. The event is designed to inform freshmen about the program's organization and, more importantly, to illustrate how the knowledge and skills acquired over the two years are relevant to the world of work. For this reason, presentations will be given by industry professionals and former students who now hold senior positions at institutions and companies. To participate, please complete the following form. The program is available here. For information: Prof. Imma Oliva (Orientation Delegate)
- Finass Orientation - June 2025
The Master's Degree Program in Finance and Insurance is organizing an orientation event for undergraduate and graduate students who are considering a master's degree program. The event will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Acquario Hall (ground floor, Faculty of Economics).
The event, titled "Experiences that Inspire," offers a concrete opportunity to reflect on the value of a master's degree program in quantitative subjects through firsthand accounts from former students and industry professionals.
In the form of live interviews, guests will share their experiences, the transition from the undergraduate to the master's program, the challenges they faced, the opportunities they encountered, and the real impact the program has had on their careers. Speakers will include: Dr. Filippo Arcieri (Eurizon), Dr. Giacomo Castri (Intesa San Paolo), Dr. Roberto Roberti (IVASS), Dr. Vittorio Sorge (BPPB), along with testimonials from former students Davide Feleppa, Luca Palmacci, Marco Sessarego, and Gianmarco Sperati.
Participation is important because it allows you to hear authentic stories and journeys, helps you make an informed choice when choosing a Master's degree, allows you to ask questions directly to those who have experienced the transition from Bachelor's to Master's, and supports a better understanding of career opportunities and post-graduate prospects. All information is available here. Participation is free, but reservations are required at this link.- Expert Seminars: Meeting with Dr. Anna Pieri
As part of its outgoing orientation activities, the Finance and Insurance Degree Program has organized a meeting with Dr. Anna Pieri, head of the Actuarial Function Group at Generali. The seminar, "Pricing to Safeguard the Future. The Role of Insurance in Modern Economies: An Actuary's Account," will be held on December 16th in Room 10 at 12:00 p.m. More information is available here.
- Meeting with the Byblos Pension Fund and Covip
Students are informed that on November 25, 2024, starting at 10:00 a.m., in the Aula Acquario (ground floor, Faculty of Economics - Sapienza University of Rome), a meeting with the Byblos Pension Fund and Covip, titled "Pension Open Days," will be held. The event is part of the ongoing and postgraduate orientation activities, as part of the financial education programs, to support future graduates' entry into the workforce. Details are available here.
- Finass 2024 Freshmen Orientation
The faculty of the Master's Degree Program in "Finance and Insurance" welcomes freshmen majoring in Finance and Insurance. A presentation of the Master's Degree Program in Finance and Insurance will be held on Friday, November 22nd, at 4:00 PM in the Graduation Hall (Faculty of Economics, second floor, Dean's Building). The event is designed to inform freshmen about the program's structure and, more importantly, to illustrate how the knowledge and skills acquired over the two years are relevant to the world of work. For this reason, presentations by industry experts will be provided. Additionally, there will be testimonials from former students who now hold senior positions at institutions and companies. To participate, please complete the following form. The program is available here. For information: Prof. Imma Oliva (Orientation Delegate)
- Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Seminar
Students are hereby informed that on October 14, 2024, starting at 10:00 a.m., in Room 8B (floor -1, Faculty of Economics - Sapienza University of Rome), Alessandro Marino, Simone Salvadei, Silvia Cavadenti, and the Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CdP) Selection Team will hold a seminar entitled "How a Postal Savings Product Is Created and Built - The Example of the Postal Savings Certificate."
The event is part of the ongoing and postgraduate orientation activities, as part of the financial education programs, to support future graduates' entry into the workforce. Details are available here.- Finass 2024 Orientation Days
The Master of Science in Finance and Insurance (Finass) is pleased to announce that an incoming orientation meeting has been organized for prospective freshmen, dedicated to third-year master's degree students in the Faculty of Economics. The event will be held on May 28, 2024, at 3:30 PM in the Sala delle Lauree. It will feature presentations by academics and professionals in the insurance and actuarial sectors, as well as former Finass students, now particularly active in the workforce at Italian and international insurance companies and brokerage firms. They will share their experiences and discuss how the program provides the right tools for specific professional roles. More details here.
- Bank of Italy Seminar
Students are hereby informed that on May 22, 2024, at 4:00 PM, in the Sala delle Lauree (first floor, President's Building, Faculty of Economics - Sapienza University of Rome), Michele Leonardo Bianchi and Daniele Miceli (Bank of Italy) will hold a seminar entitled "EMIR Equity Options." The event is part of the outgoing orientation activities to support future graduates' entry into the workforce. Details are available here.
- YOUNG&CO - EVENT CALENDAR
The recently established Life and Soft Skills Laboratory of the Faculty of Economics, in partnership with the Young&CO association, has designed a training and experiential program aimed at supporting your personal growth and approach to the world of work. The Lab benefits from the organizational support of Young&CO, which secured the involvement of a prestigious company like Generali Italia, also taking charge of structuring a program of activities and involving senior and junior professionals capable of contributing to the implementation and success of the initiative. The project's characteristics and structure are outlined here.
- Who is the "FINASS-GENERALI" project for?
The project is aimed at 50 second-year students in the Master's Degree Program in Finance and Insurance (FINASS), selected based on meritocratic criteria and (where possible) equally divided by gender.
- The objectives of the "FINASS-GENERALI" project
Through this initiative, the selected students will be able to learn and internalize the key "soft skills" needed to operate successfully in the workplace, improve their approach to job searches, effectively handle interviews and selection tests, and test their acquired skills through practical activities (business games; internships for deserving students). The "FINASS-GENERALI" project activities will be delivered in person only. The activities are described in the classroom with the code jjorbcc and will be divided as follows:
A) Classroom Training and Business Games
B) Mentoring
C) Internship at Generali Italia
according to the methods described below. The proposed program will allow students to earn 3 credits in Other Training Activities.
- Finass 2023 Freshmen Orientation:
The faculty of the Master's Degree Program in "Finance and Insurance" welcomes freshmen from all majors.
On Friday, November 10th, at 4:00 PM, in the Aula Acquario (Faculty of Economics, main entrance, ground floor), there will be a presentation of the Master's Degree Program in Finance and Insurance. The event is designed to inform freshmen about the program's organization and, above all, to illustrate how the knowledge and skills acquired over the two years are relevant to the world of work. For this reason, presentations by industry experts will be provided. Additionally, there will be testimonials from former students who now hold senior positions at institutions and companies. To participate, please complete the following form. The program is available qui.
- Sapienza Open House 2023: more information available at this link
- Finass 2022 Freshman Orientation:
Faculty members of the Master's Degree Program in "Finance and Insurance" will meet with freshmen from all majors. The meeting will be held on October 19th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, in person in Room 8a and remotely.
