The Department of Economics and Management "Marco Fanno" is one of the youngest Departments in one of the most ancient European universities: the University of Padova, whose origin dates back to 1222. The Department was founded in 1990 and it soon became a leading center in the higher education of business and economic sciences.

Since 2012 the Department of Economics and Management has ranked among the best Economics and Management degree in Italy by the famous Italian Research Institute – Censis. The ranking has been based on several indicators measuring teaching quality and the likelihood of students finding excellent jobs.

Our Department is one of the 150 best departments in the world in Economics and Econometrics according to the QS World University Rankings, which internationally measures the quality of the university system.

The Department of Economics and Management has been awarded the “Departments of Excellence” seal and is confirmed as one of the 18 Italian departments of economics and statistics to receive funding for the five-year period 2023 – 2027. The “Departments of Excellence” seal was already awarded to our department in 2018 until 2022.

Message from the Head of Department (HoD): the strategic plan

"It is with great enthusiasm and a sense of purpose that I present to you our Strategic Plan 20252027.
This document represents not just a roadmap for our future, but a shared vision of what we can achieve together.
The plan, indeed, is the result of an extensively collaborative and  bottom-up process, fostering a sense of collective ownership and commitment to its successful implementation.
Given the rapid changes in society and education, this document is subject to revisions by the governance, in consultation with various stakeholders.

Our strategy aims to:

• Create an inclusive and stimulating academic environment for all
• Contribute to sustainable development through research and innovation
• Promote integrity in research and academic activities
• Enhance knowledge transfer to society and industry
• Foster transdisciplinary collaborations

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our shared mission".

Prof. Paola Valbonesi
Head of Department