The course is designed to provide students with a background in business science and political economics, theoretical and quantitative analysis, with economics, management, and mathematical-statistical tools as a focus. It aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills useful for employment in academia, companies and public authorities in positions relating to research in regional, Italian and European labor markets.The program thus develops:Sound knowledge of business management and organization processes, management of socio-economic phenomena and regional and macroeconomic policy, building on fundamentals and learning specific research methodologies;Specialized theoretical and practical training in the research areas in innovation and sustainability which are the focus of the program.