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Performance and impact

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A department that delivers results 

The Department of Management (DiPSA) plays a central role in the academic and civic mission of the University of Bergamo. Through research excellence, high-quality teaching, international partnerships and strong ties with the local economy, the Department contributes to building inclusive, innovative and sustainable communities. 

Its impact is measurable across national evaluations, graduate outcomes, faculty productivity and international collaborations. With over 900 graduates every year, more than 60 professors and researchers, and a high percentage of first-generation students, DiPSA is a driver of knowledge and opportunity.

Rankings and national recognition 
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The Italian Ministry of University and Research has selected DiPSA as a Department of Excellence for the 2023–2027 period based on its outstanding research performance and forward-looking development plan. 

According to ANVUR’s national evaluation of research quality (VQR 2015–2019), DiPSA ranks: 

  • #3 nationally for the quality of scientific publications in business, economics and statistics; 
  • #4 for scientific productivity of its academic staff. 

At the international level, the University of Bergamo appears among the best emerging universities: 

  • ranked in the top 400 globally by Times Higher Education; 
  • listed in the THE Impact Rankings for its engagement with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 

Discover our recognition as a Department of Excellence

Employability and graduate success
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DiPSA graduates are highly employable and enter the labour market quickly. According to the AlmaLaurea 2024 national graduate survey: 

  • 75.7% of Master’s graduates are employed one year after graduation; 
  • the employment rate rises to 88.2% after five years, with a notable 88.5% employment rate already at three years, as reported by AlmaLaurea 2024 data; 
  • 90.5% of employed graduates state that their job is consistent with their studies; 
  • on average, graduates find employment within 2–3 months. 

In addition, over 76% of DiPSA graduates are first-generation university students, confirming the Department’s role in fostering inclusion and social mobility. 

Most graduates are employed in the Lombardy region, particularly in managerial, marketing, finance and administrative positions. Many access international careers through study abroad experiences and language preparation. 

Read the full AlmaLaurea 2024 data (in Italian

International outlook and collaboration
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DiPSA has a well-developed internationalisation strategy and is part of a growing network of global partners. Each year, the Department hosts around 20 visiting professors from universities in Germany, the UK, France, Spain, India and the United States. 

Key figures: 

  • 65 Erasmus+ partner institutions; 
  • over 20 double degree and mobility agreements; 
  • three fully English-taught Master's programmes and internationally open doctoral paths; 
  • active participation in international research calls and EU-funded projects. 

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Research productivity and societal impact

DiPSA’s faculty publish regularly in leading international journals in management, accounting, marketing, finance and organisational studies. The Department promotes interdisciplinary research, open science and engagement with external stakeholders. 

Research projects address urgent societal and economic challenges, including: 

  • digital innovation and entrepreneurship; 
  • corporate social responsibility and accountability; 
  • sustainable finance and green transition; 
  • organisational well-being and gender equality. 

These efforts are part of the University’s public engagement strategy and reflect the Department’s role as an actor of responsible change in the region and beyond. 

Discover how research and strategy intersect at DiPSA