Dr. Giacomo Battiston

Professor

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Biography

Giacomo Battiston holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Bocconi University, where he developed a focus on Labour Economics, Political Economy, and Development Economics. His research has delved into critical issues such as organized crime, border enforcement, and resource allocation conflicts. Since 2023, he has been serving as a Research Officer at the Rockwool Foundation in Berlin. Prior to this role, he completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Padova in Italy from 2022 to 2023. He has also held postdoctoral positions at the Free University of Bolzano and earned his Ph.D. at Bocconi University between 2015 and 2021. His academic journey includes undergraduate studies at Georgia State University and Ca' Foscari University, where he laid the groundwork for his expertise in economics and management.

Research Interests

Labour Economics Political Economy Development Economics

Experience

Research Officer

— Present

Rockwool Foundation • Berlin

Postdoctoral Fellowship

— Present

University of Padova • Italy

Postdoctoral Fellowship

— Present

Free University of Bolzano • Italy

Requirements for Humboldt University of Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
First professional degree in Law (e.g., Bachelor of Laws) Equivalent to 240 ECTS credits (180 ECTS accepted with conditions) 120 ECTS in non-German law At least one year of qualified practical professional experience
Application Checklist
  • Certified copies of university degrees
  • Academic transcripts with GPA
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (max 4,000 characters)
  • Proof of English language proficiency (B2/C1)
  • Proof of one year professional experience
  • Copy of passport or ID
Specialization Notes

Includes Department of Law, Department of Criminal Law, Department of Public Law, Department of Legal History, and Department of Civil Law under the Faculty of Law.