The main difference is its focus on the digital world and innovation. Alongside traditional subjects such as economics, statistics, and finance, the program integrates digital tools, data analysis, coding, and technology applied to finance. It is designed for those who want to understand new economic models and evolving markets, not just theories of the past.
BACHELOR’S DEGREE Digital Economics & Finance
Digital technologies have revolutionized businesses and society, and they will continue to do so in the future, with an increasingly strong impact on the financial sector.
This is why the job market is looking for new professionals who can combine traditional skills in economics and finance with a solid understanding of new technologies and digital transformation.
The Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Economics & Finance at H-FARM College trains professionals ready to work in financial institutions, consulting and advisory firms, as well as in the Finance & Accounting areas of companies. It is a true economics and finance degree that integrates economic and financial disciplines with digital innovation.
Want to discover how this finance degree can open up new career opportunities? Contact H-FARM College and speak with our guidance team.
WHO DELIVERS THE COURSE
H-FARM College
TITLE
Bachelor’s of Science – University of Chichester (180 ECTS)
LANGUAGE
English
AVAILABLE SEATS
40 seats
START AND DURATION
September 2026 (lessons from mid-September to mid-June)
LOCATION
H-FARM Campus – Roncade (TV)
TUITION FEE
EU students: €12,800.00
Non-EU students: €18,700.00
LESSONS FORMAT
Full-time, in person
Why choose a Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Economics & Finance
This economics and finance degree is designed to combine theoretical knowledge with the practical applications of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other digital tools that are reshaping the industry.
The teaching methodology of this economics degree program emphasizes practical activities such as group work, presentations, and business cases, allowing you to apply what you learn immediately to real-life contexts. You will gain solid theoretical knowledge about how financial institutions operate in international markets, while also testing in labs how digital technologies are transforming this multi-billion-dollar sector.
Curious to see how a degree in economics and finance can give you a competitive edge in the job market? Contact us and explore all the opportunities this program offers!
The program of the Digital Economics & Finance degree
During this economics degree program, you will explore crucial topics such as Sustainable Finance & Green Technologies, essential for understanding the role of finance in supporting sustainable development, and Financial Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, which will give you the skills to interpret financial data using advanced tools.
With a constant focus on innovation, the Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Economics & Finance also covers areas such as Cryptocurrencies & Blockchain in Finance and Digital Banking & FinTech Innovations, helping you understand and leverage the technologies that are reshaping the industry. You will also work on timely topics such as Crowdfunding & Alternative Investments for Fintech Startups, focused on financing innovation, and Cybersecurity in Financial Transactions, dedicated to essential protection measures in the digital era.
In addition, the program provides a comprehensive overview of Digital Currencies & Central Bank Policies, with a specific focus on the rise of Stablecoins, analyzing the new dynamics of monetary policies and digital markets.
Want to know how this finance degree can open the doors to the most in-demand careers in the industry? Get in touch with us and start building your career with a forward-looking economics and finance degree!
The Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Economics & Finance curriculum
YEAR 1:
BUILD YOUR FOUNDATIONS
CURRICULAR COURSES
Mathematics for Business – 10 ECTS
Principles of Finance and Accounting – 10 ECTS
Statistics – 10 ECTS
Principles of Economics – 10 ECTS
Principles of Management – 10 ECTS
Principles of Marketing – 10 ECTS
YEAR 2:
DEVELOP YOUR VERTICAL SKILLS
CURRICULAR COURSES
Digital Transformation of Business – 10 ECTS
Introductory Cybersecurity – 10 ECTS
Big Data & AI in Business – 10 ECTS
Financial Economics & Decision Making – 10 ECTS
Financial Institutions & Markets – 10 ECTS
Digital Finance for Inclusion and Sustainability – 10 ECTS
YEAR 3:
GET READY FOR ANY POSSIBLE FUTURE
CURRICULAR COURSES
Corporate & International Finance – 10 ECTS
International Economics – 10 ECTS
Applied Artificial Intelligence – 10 ECTS
Experiential Term (Internship, Pre Accelerator Camp, Dissertation) – 30 ECTS
OBJECTIVES
This three-year degree will enable you to acquire a range of highly marketable skills or continue your academic journey in the field of digital economics and finance.
Graduates will be able to access positions such as:
Junior Financial Analyst
FinTech Startupper
Business Consultant
Risk Manager
Enhancing courses are extracurricular programs that evolve every year, following the changes in the professional landscape and the most in-demand skills. They allow you to integrate what you learn in your academic path with practical and cross-disciplinary competencies.
Through these courses, you will develop skills that help you understand and anticipate companies’ needs.
We believe that the same skills and abilities essential for starting a business—leadership, problem-solving, resilience, strategy, risk-taking, and continuous learning—are valuable in any career path.
Through a combination of theory and practice, students gain insights, methodologies, and tools that help them succeed as entrepreneurs and in any other profession. This is why our programs are ideal for those who want to build a versatile and comprehensive skill set, enriching the value of an economics degree or a degree in economics and finance.
The Faculty of H-FARM College
Our faculty is composed of professors with international experience, coming from academia, management, startups, and consulting. Alongside them, our partners are leading companies in their industries, while our alumni are innovators making a difference in the organizations where they work.
To give students of the economics and finance degree the best opportunities for growth, we have designed a unique 360-degree learning experience, built on direct interaction with our community. Lectures are combined with group projects, case studies, challenges, hackathons, networking events, and inspirational talks, enriched by guest speakers and distinguished professionals. This approach makes every program closer to the real dynamics of business and the job market.
Do you want to connect with an international faculty and join a community of innovators? Discover our professors and start your journey with an economics degree that can transform your future.
You will find information about the requirements, the selection process, and the associated timelines in the Admission Notice.
To apply for the Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Economics & Finance, you need to:
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Candidates who are citizens of EU countries, the Schengen area, or non-EU countries and wish to apply for bachelor’s degree programs for the 2026/2027 academic year must have completed, or be currently enrolled in, the final year of secondary school in one of the countries within the three areas mentioned.
Applicants must hold, or obtain within the deadlines specified in the admission notice, an academic qualification suitable for admission to bachelor’s degree programs, in line with the entry requirements listed on the University of Chichester website. The academic qualification required for admission depends specifically on the country where the qualification was obtained.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have a language certification at an appropriate level (refer to the admission notice to see recognized certifications).
In some specific cases, it is possible to access the course even without a certified English level. Accepted exemptions are listed in the application notice.
Each certification has particular characteristics, if you have doubts about which certification is most suitable for you, consult our Certification Guide.
Admission Process
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EU or Schengen Area countries:
You can apply for the program using the form available on this page. Within the form, you will need to provide several pieces of information, including:
-your personal details;
-your transcript from the second-to-last year of secondary school completed;
-a motivational video in English – watch the tutorial on how to create a motivational video;
-your English language certificate (if already obtained).
Non-EU countries:
You can apply for the program using the form available on this page. Students from non-EU countries must pay an application fee of €50. If admitted to the program, this amount will be deducted from the pre-enrollment fee or the enrollment fee.
Within the same form, you will need to provide several pieces of information, including:
-your personal details;
-your transcript from the second-to-last year of secondary school completed;
-a personal statement;
-a reference letter.
EU or Schengen Area countries:
After submitting the online application, you will be contacted by the Admissions Team to schedule your motivational interview, which will be conducted in English. Interviews will take place on the dates indicated in the admission notice. During the interview, in addition to motivation, academic and extracurricular experiences, your level of English will also be assessed.
Non-EU countries:
Candidates from non-EU countries who have completed the application correctly will be invited to an asynchronous admission interview.
After the admissions interview, you will receive the outcome of your application via email.
EU or Schengen Area countries:
Admitted candidates will have the opportunity to accept their place and proceed with pre-enrollment or enrollment, as applicable, as follows:
-by completing the pre-enrollment/enrollment form received via email;
-by paying the pre-enrollment/enrollment fee for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Non-EU countries:
Admitted candidates will have the opportunity to accept their place and proceed with pre-enrollment as follows:
-by completing the pre-enrollment form received via email;
-by paying the pre-enrollment fee for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Only after obtaining a visa will students be able to proceed with enrollment by completing the enrollment form received via email and paying the first installment for the 2026/2027 academic year.
For the 2026/27 academic year, several application rounds are scheduled.
EU or Schengen Area countries:
- Online application
- Admission’s interview
- Outcome
- Pre-enrollment
- Enrollment
- EARLY DECISION
- 15/10 – 30/11
- 3 e 4 December
- 5 December
- 15 December
- 01 – 31/07
- 1 ROUND
- 1/12 -31/01
- 3 February
- 6 February
- 15 February
- 01 – 31/07
- 2 ROUND
- 1/02-30/03
- 1 April
- 3 April
- 15 April
- 01 – 31/07
- 3 ROUND
- 1/04 -31/05
- 4 June
- 8 June
- 15 June
- 01 – 31/07
- 4 ROUND
- 1/06 -31/07
- 4 August
- 6 August
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- from 6 to 17 August
- 5 ROUND
- 1/08 – 31/08
- 2 September
- 3 September
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- from 3 to 5 September
- ROLLING
- 1/09 -5/10
- Rolling
- The day after the interview
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- Within 3 days from the application outcome and no later than October 10
Extra-EU countries
- Online application
- Asynchronous interview
- Outcome
- Pre-enrollment
- Enrollment
- EARLY DECISION
- 15/10 – 30/11
- Within 7 days from the application submission
- Within 7 days from the interview
- Within 7 days from the results
- 1/07–31/07
- 1 ROUND
- 1/12-31/01
- Within 7 days from the application submission
- Within 7 days from the interview
- Within 7 days from the results
- 1/07–31/07
- 2 ROUND
- 1/02 – 30/03
- Within 7 days from the application submission
- Within 7 days from the interview
- Within 7 days from the results
- 1/07–31/07
- 3 ROUND
- 1/04-31/05
- Within 7 days from the application submission
- Within 7 days from the interview
- Within 7 days from the results
- 1/07–31/07
- 4 ROUND
- 1/06-30/06
- Within 7 days from the application submission
- Within 7 days from the interview
- Within 7 days from the results
- 1/07-31/07
The application deadline for students from non-EU countries is June 30, 2026.
Students can start the online application process even without a high school diploma (or equivalent) or an English language certificate. However, any missing documents must be submitted by the deadlines indicated in the admission notice.
Academic qualification: October 16, 2026
English certificate: October 16, 2026
Students who are currently attending the 4th year of secondary school, as well as students enrolled in the penultimate year of a study program leading to an internationally recognized qualification suitable for admission, can apply early for this bachelor’s degree program for the 2027/28 academic year. For more information, please refer to the admission notice.
Applicants who intend to enroll in the program with the recognition of previously earned credits must:
- successfully complete the admission process as outlined in the respective admission calls;
- request credit recognition through the procedure described in this document.
For more information, visit this page or write to admission.college@h-farm.com.
Skiing, tennis, golf, horse riding, sailing, motorsport: Champion’s Academic Journey is the program dedicated to student-athletes who aim to excel both in sports and in academics, enhancing their athletic journey without giving up the university experience.
Access to this program is reserved for student-athletes competing at a national or international level, depending on the sport practiced.
Candidates from non-EU countries will have the opportunity to participate in the “Global Talent Grant” program and compete for a tuition fee reduction through the application form.
The tuition fee for this Bachelor’s Degree for the 2026/27 academic year is as follows:
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EU or Schengen Area students: €12,800.00
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Non-EU students: €18,700.00
Payment can be made in 3 installments. If tuition fees are paid after the deadline indicated in the contract, the following penalties will apply: €100 from the 1st to the 10th day after the deadline; €200 from the 11th to the 20th day after the deadline; €200 and a suspension of the academic record from the 21st day onward.
1st INSTALLMENT
EU or Schengen Area students:
€5,000 (€780 at pre-enrollment + €4,220 at enrollment)
Non-EU students:
€7,700 (€1,500 at pre-enrollment + €6,200 at enrollment)
2nd INSTALLMENT
EU or Schengen Area students:
€3,900 by January 15, 2027
Non-EU students:
€5,500 by January 15, 2027
3nd INSTALLMENT
EU or Schengen Area students:
€3,900 by May 15, 2027
Non-EU students:
€5,500 by May 15, 2027
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Financial Analyst
Startupper
Consultant
Manager
During the second semester of the third year, all students will have the opportunity to put into practice the skills they have acquired during their studies by choosing from one of the following options:
An internship in a company or organization, either in Italy or abroad, accompanied by an intensive week of lessons on research and analysis methods in the business field.
An opportunity to work closely with H-FARM consultants and develop your own startup project.
Individual study and research work accompanied by an intensive week of lessons on research and analysis methods in the business field.
Job on Campus
Throughout your journey, you will have the chance to engage in learning on the job experiences—valuable opportunities to enhance your employability and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
The Job on Campus positions allow you to test yourself in real contexts, acquire useful skills, and at the same time earn money during your university years. One example is LUMINA, an agency structured like a real consulting firm, where students work on concrete projects under the mentorship of H-FARM College professors and professionals.
Do you want to combine study and real work experience during your degree in economics and finance? Contact H-FARM College and explore all the Job on Campus opportunities designed for students.
FAQ
A solid logical foundation is certainly helpful, but an advanced level of math is not required upon entry. The program starts from the basics and provides the necessary tools to tackle subjects such as statistics, data analysis, and quantitative economics. The goal is to make even the most technical concepts accessible, with a practical and applied approach.
Yes, throughout the course you will explore current topics such as fintech, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and digital banking. These are not only addressed theoretically, but also through case studies and market trend analysis, preparing students to understand and manage ongoing transformations in the financial world.
With this degree, you can pursue careers in financial analysis, consulting, business intelligence, management control, investments, tech or fintech startups. It is an ideal path for those who want to work in banks, consulting firms, investment funds, or in the finance departments of digital companies.
Yes, the program is designed for beginners. You do not need to have studied economics or finance in high school: what matters is curiosity, an analytical mindset, and the willingness to understand the mechanisms that drive markets, companies, and digital business models. Everything is introduced step by step.