At the Department of Business Administration (DiPSA), we are committed to advancing research that promotes economic progress and social well-being through sustainability, innovation, entrepreneurship, internationalisation, and creativity. DiPSA brings together over 60 professors and researchers, many of whom have returned from international institutions or arrived from abroad. Each year, we also welcome approximately 20 visiting professors worldwide, contributing to an international and interdisciplinary research environment.
Our department was awarded the prestigious title of “Department of Excellence” by Italy’s Ministry of Education and Merit for the 2023–2027 period, recognizing the high quality and societal relevance of our research activities.
We actively participate in national and European research projects, collaborating with universities, companies, and public bodies. These projects strengthen our role in international research networks and enhance our engagement with the territory through applied and experimental research.
We work side-by-side with businesses and institutions, involving students, PhD candidates, faculty members, managers and entrepreneurs in co-designing and testing innovative solutions.
Our strategic objectives focus on:
Our department comprises:
DiPSA's research is organised into four primary areas, each aligned with specific scientific-disciplinary sectors:
Business Economics (Area 13/B1 – SECS-P/07): This area examines the foundational aspects, operational functionality, and strategic management of various types of organisations, including public administrations and non-profits. Key topics include:
Economics and Business Management (Area 13/B2 – SECS-P/08): This area addresses the governance and management of both goods and service enterprises, with an emphasis on:
Organisation and Human Resources (Area 13/B3 – SECS-P/10): This area investigates organisational structures and behaviours, including:
Economics of Financial Intermediaries and Corporate Finance (Area 13/B4 – SECS-P/09 and SECS-P/11): This area focuses on financial markets, the financial system, and corporate financial management, covering:
Our department actively engages in significant research initiatives, such as:
DiPSA hosts several research centres and laboratories, including:
CSEAR Italy: The Italian branch of the Centre for Social and Environmental Accounting Research, promoting research in social and environmental accounting to build a more sustainable society and economy. More information is available here
Marketing Lhab: Serving as an academic reference point for local businesses on strategic and operational marketing aspects, aiming to foster a collaborative ecosystem supported by scientific research. Details can be found here
ELab - Entrepreneurial Lab: Conducting research, training, and experimentation on entrepreneurship, focusing on the role of entrepreneurs as fundamental resources for business and economic development. Learn more here
Soon-to-be-launched: Sustainability Lab and Bloomberg Lab
Our department is deeply committed to community outreach. Each year, we promote financial education initiatives across schools of all levels and in public spaces to enhance financial literacy and foster greater economic inclusion. These projects are a concrete example of how academic research can generate positive social impact beyond university walls.
At DiPSA, we believe that research is not only about producing knowledge, but also about driving real change. By cultivating strong academic networks, collaborating with local and international partners, and involving students and professionals in every step of the research process, we create an ecosystem where ideas become action. Our commitment is to shape a more innovative, inclusive, and sustainable future—one project, one partnership, and one discovery at a time.