The Vocational Program in Earthquake Engineering aims to train profiles with strong scientific and professional skills, having developed awareness of the cultural, technical and managerial contents of Earthquake Engineering. The main areas of study include aspects relating to:

• geotechnical
• seismology
• behaviour of materials and structures
• structural analysis
• design of new structures
• retrofitting of existing structures.

In addition, special emphasis will be placed on the (i) study of data acquisition methods and investigation methods for materials, technologies and structures, (ii) study of hazards and vulnerabilities to calculate risk, including for insurance and financial purposes, (iii) techniques for safeguarding elements and structures, and (iv) aspects related to sustainability and expected losses. The professional profile trained as part of the Vocational Program in Earthquake Engineering can find employment in the following sectors:

• international structural design companies;
• international construction companies;
• companies producing building components and technological elements (isolators, dissipators, composite materials, monitoring instruments)
• national and regional civil protection bodies
• public authorities
• local authorities and non-governmental organisations
• universities and research institutions in Italy and abroad
• large insurance, reinsurance and brokerage companies
• banking institutions and property management companies.