BACHELOR’S DEGREE Digital Economics & Finance

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Overview

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.

If you are looking for a modern economics and finance degree, this path blends digital economics, fintech and data analytics. Want to discover how this finance degree can open up new career opportunities? Contact H-FARM College and speak with our guidance team.

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H-FARM College

Degree

Bachelor of Science – University of Chichester (180 ECTS)

Language

English

Available spots

Tuition

EU students: €13,400
Non-EU students: €18,700
Study contributions for non-EU students

Start date and duration

September 2027 (classes from mid-September to mid-June)

Location

H-FARM Campus – Roncade (TV)

Class format

Full-time, in-person classes (expected attendance: 80% of classes)

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of the students complete the program within the expected timeframe.

of the students receive a job offer from the company where they completed their internship.

the average graduation grade

meetings with guest speakers, startups, and CEOs every year

of the students who decide to work after graduation, find employment within 6 months

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!

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Academics

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.

If you are drawn to a more international business profile, take a look at the Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Studies and the Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Management.

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!

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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 project, pre-acceleratore, dissertation) – 30 ECTS

Enhancing courses

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.

Startup mindset

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.

Admissions

You will find information about the requirements, the selection process, and the associated timelines in the Admission Notice.

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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 2027/202 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.

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Admission Process

STEP 1 – Online application

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.

STEP 2 – Interview

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.

STEP 3 – Results

After the admissions interview, you will receive the outcome of your application via email.

STEP 4 – Pre-enrollment or enrollment

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 2027/2028 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 2027/2028 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 2027/2028 academic year.

Application timeline

Several application rounds are planned for the 2027/28 academic year.

EU or Schengen Area countries:

Early Decision Round
6 October – 30 November
9 and 10 December
14 December
23 December
1–31 July

Round 1
1 December – 31 January
4 February
8 February
17 February
1–31 July

Round 2
1 February – 31 March
5 April
7 April
21 April
1–31 July

Round 3
1 April – 15 May
20 May
24 May
9 June
1–31 July

Round 4
16 May – 30 June
5 July
7 July
–
1–31 July

Round 5
1 July – 31 July
4 August
6 August
–
3–5 September

Rolling
01 August – 5 October
Rolling
The day after the interview
–
Within 3 days of receiving the result and no later than 10 October

Non-EU countries:

Early Decision Round
6 October – 30 November
Within 7 days of receipt of the application
Within 7 days of receipt of the asynchronous video
Within 7 days of receiving the application outcome
1–31 July

Round 1
1 December – 31 January
Within 7 days of receipt of the application
Within 7 days of receipt of the asynchronous video
Within 7 days of receiving the application outcome
1–31 July

Round 2
1 February – 31 March
Within 7 days of receipt of the application
Within 7 days of receipt of the asynchronous video
Within 7 days of receiving the application outcome
1–31 July

Round 3
1 April – 15 May
Within 7 days of receipt of the application
Within 7 days of receipt of the asynchronous video
Within 7 days of receiving the application outcome
1–31 July

Round 4
16 May – 30 June
Within 7 days of receipt of the application
Within 7 days of receipt of the asynchronous video
Within 7 days of receiving the application outcome
1–31 July

The application deadline for students from non-EU countries is 30 June 2027.

Deadline for submitting missing documents

Students may start the online application process even if they do not yet have their upper secondary school diploma (or equivalent) or their English language certificate. However, any missing documents must be submitted by the deadlines set out in the Call for Applications.

Academic qualification: 16 October 2027

English language certificate: 16 October 2027

Early admission for fourth-year students

Students currently in their fourth year of upper secondary school, and students enrolled in the penultimate year of a programme leading to a recognised international qualification that grants access to university, may apply early to this degree programme for the 2028/29 academic year. For more information, see the Call for Applications.

Credit recognition and admission to years after the first

Applicants who wish to enrol in the programme and have previously earned credits recognised must:

successfully complete the admissions process for the programme, as set out in the relevant Call for Applications;
apply for credit recognition following the procedure set out in this document.

For more information, visit this page or write to admission.college@h-farm.com.

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Global Talent Grant

Applicants from non-EU countries will have the opportunity to join the “Global Talent Grant” programme and apply for a tuition fee reduction through the application form.

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Tuition & Financing

Fees and Payment Methods

Tuition for this Bachelor’s Degree for the 2027/28 academic year is as follows:

–EU or Schengen Area students: €13,400.00
If you apply during the Early Decision Round: €12,800.00

–Non-EU students: €18,700.00

Payment is made in 3 installments.

Late payment of tuition fees after the due date stated in the contract will incur progressive penalties: €100 from the 1st to the 10th day after the due date; €200 from the 11th to the 20th day after the due date; and €200 plus suspension of the student’s university career from the 21st day after the due date onward.

1st INSTALLMENT

EU or Schengen Area students:

Full Fee: €5,400 (€800 at pre-enrollment + €4,600 at enrollment)
Early Decision Round: €4,800 (€800 at pre-enrollment + €4,000 at enrollment)

Non-EU students:

€7,500 (€1,500 at pre-enrollment + €6,000 at enrollment)

2nd INSTALLMENT

EU or Schengen Area students:

€4,000 by January 15, 2028

Non-EU students:

€6,000 by January 15, 2028

3rd INSTALLMENT

EU or Schengen Area students:

€4,000 by May 15, 2028

Non-EU students:

€5,200 by May 15, 2028

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Career

Career paths of the Digital Economics & Finance degree

With a digital economics and finance degree, you can access highly sought-after roles in banks, consulting firms, investment funds and the finance departments of digital companies. Typical profiles include:

Junior Financial Analyst
FinTech Startupper
Business Consultant
Risk Manager
Financial Data Analyst
Investment Analyst

Want to understand which path best fits your goals? Talk to our Admissions Team.

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Outcomes

Experiential Term

During the second semester of the third year, students have the opportunity to put into practice the skills acquired throughout their course of study by choosing one of the following three options:

Internship project

An internship at a company or organization in Italy or abroad, accompanied by a one-week intensive course on research methods and on preparing the business project report and final pitch.

Pre-accelerator

Guided by experts from H-FARM’s Entrepreneurship & Startup Center, students can develop their startup project, which will form the basis of a business project report and a final pitch.

Dissertation

An academic thesis and individual research, accompanied by a one-week intensive course on research methods and writing techniques.

Job on Campus

Seize various opportunities for learning on the job to enhance your employability and cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset.

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

What is the Digital Economics & Finance degree?

It is a digital economics and finance degree delivered by H-FARM College in partnership with the University of Chichester (Bachelor’s of Science, 180 ECTS). It blends economics, finance and statistics with modules on fintech, blockchain, data analytics and digital banking, with a practical, career-oriented approach.

What makes this economics degree different from a traditional one?

The big difference is the focus on the digital world and innovation. Beyond classic economics, statistics and finance, the course integrates digital tools, data analysis, coding and technology applied to finance. It is designed for those who want to understand new economic models and markets in transformation.

Do I need to be good at math to follow this course?

A good logical foundation is useful, but an advanced level of math is not required to enroll. The course starts from the fundamentals and provides the tools to tackle subjects such as statistics, data analysis and quantitative economics, with a practical, applied approach.

Does the course also include fintech and cryptocurrencies?

Yes, throughout the program you explore current topics such as fintech, blockchain, cryptocurrencies and digital banking, not only in theory but also through case studies and market trend analysis.

What career opportunities does a Digital Economics & Finance degree offer?

You can enter fields such as financial analysis, consulting, business intelligence, management control, investments, tech or fintech startups, in banks, consulting firms, investment funds or the finance department of digital companies.

Can I enroll without prior knowledge of economics?

Yes, the course is designed for those starting from scratch. You do not need to have studied economics or finance in high school: what matters is curiosity, an analytical mindset and the desire to understand how markets, companies and digital models work.

How much does the Digital Economics & Finance degree cost?

The tuition fee for the 2026/27 academic year is 12,800 euro for EU or Schengen students and 18,700 euro for non-EU students, payable in three installments, with dedicated financing options available.