Departmental structure and institutional role

The Department of Management (DiPSA) is one of the eight departments of the University of Bergamo. While it operates within the broader governance framework of the University and complies with national higher education regulations, the Department has an autonomous structure with decision-making, financial, and human resource independence. 

DiPSA regularly provides reports and updates to the University’s governing bodies, including the Rector, the Board of Directors, and the Academic Senate. 

Academic organisation and disciplinary areas

The Department is structured around core areas of management and business disciplines, including: 

  • corporate governance; 
  • strategy and innovation; 
  • entrepreneurship; 
  • marketing and consumer behaviour; 
  • accounting and finance; 
  • business ethics and organisational behaviour; 
  • leadership and human resource management; 
  • financial markets. 

In 2022, DiPSA strategically expanded its academic scope to include sociology and quantitative methods, recognising the increasing importance of social transformation and data-driven decision-making in business. As a result, eight new faculty members joined the Department. 

Key roles and governance bodies

Daniela Andreini

Head of Department 
Prof. Daniela Andreini   

Term of office: 1 October 2024 – 30 September 2027 

The Head of Department is elected by the Department Council and is responsible for strategic leadership, external representation, and the coordination of teaching, research and third mission activities. 

Deputy Head of Department 
Prof. Silvia Pilonato  

Department Council 
The Department Council is the main deliberative body. It is composed of all tenured faculty members, elected representatives of the administrative staff, and student representatives. The Council approves the Department's strategic plans, budget, academic offerings and research priorities. 

Department Committees 
Smaller executive bodies assist the Head of Department in operational matters and prepare items for Council deliberation. Each committee includes designated faculty members and administrative staff. 

Joint Student–Faculty Committee (Commissione Paritetica Docenti–Studenti)

A collegial body composed of an equal number of faculty members and students, with propositive, consultative, and advisory functions.

 

  • Programme Directors Committee 
    Oversees each degree programme. Responsibilities include quality assurance, programme development, alignment with accreditation standards, and student admissions. 

  • Quality Assurance Committee 
    Ensures continuous improvement in teaching, research and services in accordance with institutional and national quality assurance policies. 

  • Research Committee 
    Supports strategic development of research and assists faculty in competitive funding applications. 

  • Third Mission Committee 
    Plans and evaluates outreach initiatives, knowledge transfer activities and the Department’s societal impact. 

  • Internationalisation Committee 
    Develops global partnerships and manages mobility programmes for students and staff. 

  • Communication Committee 
    Coordinates internal and external communication strategies and stakeholder engagement. 

  • Student Orientation and Internship Committee 
    Guides students in academic and career development and oversees internship programmes that connect learning with practical experience.

  • Quality for Teaching and Learning Committee 
    Promotes excellence in academic delivery, curriculum alignment with standards, and innovation in teaching practices. 

  • Ph.D. Committee 
    Oversees doctoral programmes and supports PhD candidates throughout their academic and professional journey.

Members of the Board of Department for the academic year 2024-2027:

Prof. Daniela Andreini (Director)
Prof. Silvia Pilonato (Deputy Director)
Prof. Rosella Giacometti (Full Professor)
Prof. Roberto Lusardi (Associate Professor)
Dr. Laura Pellegrini (Assistant Professor)

Delegates for University Commissions for the academic year 2024-2027:

Academic years 2024–2027