[Kurtz79]

Yup, I graduated in Bologna with a 3+2 engineering degree, it was pretty much a straight conversion from the previous 5 years curriculum, with the latest 2 optional. The classes themselves were made more accessible (broken down in shorter modules), but the 3 years curriculum is, to all effects and purposes, a degree.

In hindsight, I don't think having a Master rather than a Bachelor influenced my job opportunities: but having a degree at all definitely did, at least for finding a job in established companies.