Theses on sustainability

The thesis is an academic research paper that each student writes in order to obtain a degree. The thesis must adhere to each faculty's guidelines for dissertation writing, and allows the student to explore a topic of interest relating to one of the courses followed in the academic curriculum, attesting to skills and knowledge acquired.

The theme of sustainability, in its dimensions (environmental, social and economic), has been the subject of numerous theses at USI. For illustrative purposes and to inspire future research, here is a selection of work carried out in recent years that highlights the variety of themes explored.

Master in Corporate Communication

Lucia Bassi, Trends for a sustainable development : the analysis of reshoring and industry 4.0, 2020/21

Lara Katharina Gerster, An analysis of the swiss referendum on the "Responsible business initiative" from a public affairs perspective, 2020/21

Master in Digital Fashion Communication

Alessia Anicito, Creativity templates in fashion upcycling, 2022/23

Grace Rugen, An investigation of second-hand stores communication strategies and the resulting impact on fashion consumer behavior, 2022/23

Master in Economia e Politiche internazionali

Alice Seffusatti, Opinioni sullo sviluppo sostenibile e sui seminari alpini alla Casa della sostenibilità: indagine qualitativa su un gruppo di studenti di Economia dell’USI, 2023/24

Master in Finance

Eleni Gkagkari, A comprehensive analysis of market impact and investor perception of carbon credit purchases, 2022/23

Jacopo Pavan, The electric vehicle market between growth and overpricing, 2021/22

Master in International Tourism