This industrial and economic town of Italy is a well-developed yet naturally beautiful city. Hence, Padua is a good place to live and earn money. Moreover, Padua has some good educational institutions such as University of Padova.

Individuals concerned with the depletion of the earth’s resources may consider a program in sustainable economic studies. Students may learn to address the long-term impact of the economy on the environment by examining the relationships between people, the planet and business practices.

Officially known as the Italian Republic, the country is found in southern Europe. The official language is Italian and the cultural rich capital is Rome. Many of the world's oldest universities are located in Italy, in particular the University of Bologna (founded in 1088). There are three Superior Graduate Schools with "university status", three institutes with the status of Doctoral Colleges, which function at graduate and post-graduate level.

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.