Planning your university career is an essential step toward academic success. This section provides guidance on how to navigate your studies at the department of Management (DipSA), from structuring your learning path to registering for exams and preparing for your final graduation steps.
Whether you're starting your first year or progressing through your degree, here you will find practical information and official resources to support each phase of your journey.
Structuring your study plan
The study plan is the complete set of learning activities (course units, laboratories, internships and other components) that you need to complete in order to graduate. Each programme includes a combination of compulsory and elective courses. Together, these define the academic pathway you will follow throughout your studies.
You can submit or update your study plan only if:
- you are regularly enrolled in your programme;
- your tuition fees are up to date;
- you respect the official submission deadlines defined each year by the Academic Senate and your Department.
Study plans are usually completed online, at the beginning of each academic year. For students enrolled in programmes with multiple curricula (specialisation tracks), the curriculum choice is typically made in the second or third year, depending on the structure of the course.
We strongly recommend discussing your options with your academic tutor or course coordinator before submitting or modifying your plan.
Learn more about how to submit and manage your study plan
Need a practical guide?
Download the official instructions for international students (a.y. 2025/2026)
Choosing your curriculum
Most DipSA degree programmes offer multiple curricula (tracks or specialisations). You will typically select your curriculum during your second or third year, depending on your course. Each curriculum focuses on specific disciplinary areas, such as finance, marketing, innovation or international business.
Information on available curricula is included in each programme’s web page. Make sure to consult your course coordinator or academic tutor before finalising your decision.
Registering for exams
In order to sit an exam, you must register in advance through the University’s online portal. Registration usually opens 20 days before the exam date and closes 5 days prior. Late registration is not permitted.
Once you have taken the exam, you will need to confirm or reject your grade online, depending on the instructions provided by the lecturer.
Remote exams and digital procedures
In some cases, exams may be conducted online. The University provides a secure system for remote exams using tools such as Safe Exam Browser and Microsoft Teams. Before the exam, you must verify that your device meets the required specifications.
Final examinations and graduation
The final examinations page includes all the relevant deadlines and procedures related to your final thesis and graduation session. These include:
- how and when to submit your final thesis;
- instructions for booking your graduation session;
- templates and forms for thesis submission;
- graduation calendar and deadlines.
Make sure to follow the instructions provided by your programme coordinator and to monitor updates on the DipSA and University websites.
Need help with graduation procedures?
Download the official guide for international students (a.y. 2024/2025)
If you need help organising your academic path, don't hesitate to contact the Student Services Office or visit the Online Student Helpdesk for technical and administrative support. Visit the page
Language certificates
To obtain recognition of an international language certificate that you have earned independently and that attests to your proficiency in one or more foreign languages, please see this page
Initial Knowledge Assessment (TVI) and Additional Learning Requirements (OFA)
To enrol in a bachelor’s degree programme or a single-cycle master’s degree programme, you should have certain basic skills, which are assessed through a specific initial knowledge test (TVI), known as the TOLC-E (Mathematics and English sections). The TOLC (CISIA Online Test) is an admission test developed by the CISIA consortium and used by many universities to assess the knowledge required for admission to degree programmes.
Under current legislation (Ministerial Decree 270/2004, Article 6), you are not required to take the test before enrolling. However, if you do not take it by the relevant deadline, or if the test reveals gaps in your Mathematics or English skills, you will be required to complete supplementary learning activities designed to address these gaps, known as Additional Learning Requirements (OFA). If you do not successfully complete these compulsory activities, you will not be allowed to enrol in the second year of the programme.
To fulfil the English-language OFA, students may take part in language-learning activities organised by the University Language Centre. To fulfil the Mathematics OFA, students may attend a remedial course and take the corresponding OFA test during the first part of the academic year.
Master’s degree programmes do not assign OFAs. Admission is instead subject to specific entry requirements, which vary by programme. Full details are available on the website of the relevant master’s degree programme, under “The programme” and “Entry requirements”.
Further information about the courses and deadlines is available on the Fulfilling OFA requirements page of the Business Administration degree programme website.