FAQ
1. General
Q. Is the Master of Science in e-Business Management and Consulting tailored for students with a BA (or Laurea triennale) or for students with already a Master (or Laurea Magistrale)?
A. For both. We expect to admit students with a strong BA or students with already a Master who wish to strengthen their preparation in Management in order to continue with advanced doctoral studies.
Q. Can I continue with Laurea Magistrale after the Msc in Economics?
A. By completing successfully the Msc in e-Business Management and Consulting you can continue with a Laurea Magistrale in LUISS. Exams taken in the Master will count toward the fulfillment of the Laurea Magistrale's requirements.
Q. I am more interested in a private sector job. Should I enroll in the Msc in e-Business Management and Consulting?
A. This is a high-quality and demanding course which will enhance your abilities and skills whether you desire to pursue more advanced studies or get a job in the private sector
2. Deadline
Q. Is April 30, 2009 the deadline to submit the application?
A. Applications have to be submitted ONLINE by April 30, 2009. After that, admissions could be re-opened at the end of June only in case of available spaces.
3. Reference
Q. Can the referee write the reference letters in their own mother language?
A. No, They should be in English.
Q. Can I provide a professional reference from my employer instead of an academic reference?
A. We specifically need academic references from professors or university lecturers who are able to give an academic evaluation of your research, intellectual qualities, ability and potential.
Q. Is there any problem if the reference letters arrive after the deadline?
A. Once an applicant submits his/her application, his/her referee will be contacted automatically through the online application system and asked to submit electronically a recommendation form. Before submitting the on-line application, contact the referee to be sure he/she is willing to respond to our request for a recommendation and ask him to discuss your leadership, academic standards, and skills as they pertain to your primary interest area.
Reference should arrive within few days after our request. However, if there will be a reasonable delay your application can still be considered. Please note that references letter do play a very important role in the selection process, and their absence might affect the overall evaluation of the application.
4. Diplomas, Degrees, Degree Certificates, Language Certificates
Q: What does the application require as regards degree certificates or transcripts?
A: The Admission Committee needs a record of your university studies - a degree transcript - that will list the exams/courses you have taken at university and the grades/marks you have been awarded.
Q. Can I apply even if I take my degree after April 30, 2009?
A. Yes, you would still be eligible for admission. But, you should expect to finish your undergraduate degree by December, 2009. At the time of application, it will be sufficient to attach the transcript of records with the exams already taken together with marks/grades obtained.
5. Working elsewhere
Q. Can I work full-time while attending the Master?
A. No, the Master is a full-time program.
6. Administrative documents
Q. What if I do not have italian VISA or my academic title has not be issued by an Italian University?
A. In order to be enrolled in Master of Science of Economics you have to make sure that:
- your home country, if not an EU member state, has regular diplomatic relations with Italy in order to get the Study Visa;
- you obtained your bachelor or equivalent degree at a university located in a country with regular diplomatic relations with Italy in order to get the Statement of Equivalent Value (Dichiarazione di valore in loco).
Q. How can I obtain a study VISA?
A. All students from countries outside the European Union need to have a Study Visa for Italy. The Study Visa is issued by Italian embassies or consulates. The time required to process visa applications is extremely long, usually three months or even more, including the waiting time for an appointment at the embassy/consulate before the start of the procedure. This means that in order to have the Study Visa at the start of the Master in September, you'd have to apply for it not later then June, that is, immediately after receiving your admission notification from LUISS.
The issuing process for the Study Visa is conditioned by the issuing process for the Statement of Equivalent Value (Dichiarazione di valore in loco).
Q. What is the statement of equivalent value?
A.The statement of equivalent value (Dichiarazione di valore in loco) certifies that a bachelor degree obtained in any country except Italy, or at a foreign university located in Italy is equivalent to an Italian bachelor's degree. Students from all countries, whether EU or non-EU citizens, have to get the Statement in order to enroll in the Master unless they hold an Italian bachelor degree.
Please note: of decisive importance is the origin of the bachelor degree, not the origin of the student (e.g. a Russian student who has completed her/his bachelor's degree in Great Britain has to apply for the S.E.V. in London).
Students who already have obtained a further graduate degree (master or equivalent) after their bachelor degree have to get the S.E.V. nevertheless. The document does not regard further degrees but only the bachelor degree (or equivalent), which is the necessary academic requirement for application to the MOSEC
The S.E.V. is issued by Italian embassies or consulates in the place where the bachelor degree has been issued. The time required to process S.E.V. applications is quite long, usually up to three months, including the waiting time for an appointment at the embassy/consulate. In order to have the S.E.V. at the start of the Master in September, you have to apply for it not later than June, that is, immediately after receiving your admission notification from LUISS.
For further information see also the LUISS International website.