To be admitted to the final examination, you must have duly attended the training activities and obtained the credits prescribed by the regulations.

The final examination consists of the discussion of a written paper, aimed at ascertaining your technical-scientific and professional preparation.

For the purposes of graduation, the final paper consists of a written report on a specific activity carried out by you, under the guidance of one or more lecturers, with the aim of acquiring knowledge useful for entering the world of work or for continuing your studies.

In all cases, the speakers must include at least one lecturer from the Polytechnic School or from your course of study.

The final paper may also be written in English; in the case of using another EU language, the authorisation of the CCS is required. In such cases, the final paper must be accompanied by the title and an extensive summary in Italian.

The final paper must reveal:

• adequate basic preparation
• adequate knowledge of content characterising engineering management
• correct use of sources and bibliography
• systematic and argumentative skills
• clarity of exposition

The Commission for the final examination consists of at least five members, including the President, and is appointed by the Director of DIME.

The procedure for the final examination consists of an oral presentation of the final paper to the commission, followed by a discussion of any questions posed by the commission members.