the double degree program: where when and how
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The Double Degree Program: Where When
and How
Prof Elena Maggi, GEEM’s Coordinator – Economics of Innovation
Prof Carlo Brambilla, Delegate for International Relations of the Dep. of Economics
‐ First year at the University of Insubria‐ Second year at the foreign partner University‐ You get 2 diplomas:
‐ Master degree from the University of Insubria‐ Master degree from the partner University
What double degree program means?
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‐ Acquisition of two Master‐Degree diplomas‐ An integrated one‐year stay abroad‐ Foreign languages improvement‐ Intercultural and social experiences‐ Better opportunities to find a job in international companies and organizations
Why a double degree program?
‐ with the University of Jena (Germany) for BOTH the GEEM curricula: Economics of Innovation (EI) and International Business and Entrepreneurship (IBE)
‐ with the University of Hohenheim (Germany) for the Economics of Innovation curriculumONLY
Which double degree programs are available?
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Friedrich-Schiller-UniversitätJenaJena (Thüringen)
UniversitätHohenheimStuttgart (Baden-Württemberg) https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/english?&L=1
http://www.uni-jena.de/en/start.html
‐ School of Economics and Business Administration
‐ Master of Science in Economics (specialisation in Innovation and Change)
‐ http://www.wiwi.uni‐jena.de/master/economics%20/
Jena double degree program/1
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‐ One academic year
‐ Minimum 42 ECTS at Jena University
‐ All courses within the double‐degree programmeare taught in English (except some few business andmanagement courses)
Jena double degree program/2
‐ Mission: students will acquire profound knowledgein theoretically, empirically, and politically orientedeconomics focusing on Innovation and Change
Jena master program – specialization Innovation and Change
The program is completed once you attained 120 ECTS in the following way:• Basic area: at least 36 ECTS• Specialization area: at least 56 ECTS• Master Thesis: 24 ECTS
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Jena master program: examples of basic courses
Jena master program: examples of specialization courses
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‐ Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences
‐ M.Sc. in International Business and Economics
‐ https://ibe.uni‐hohenheim.de/
Hohenheim double degree program/1
‐ One academic year
‐ 60 ECTS at Hohenheim University (42 credits ofcourses and 18 credits of thesis)
‐ All courses within the double‐degree program aretaught in English
Hohenheim double degree program/2
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‐ The program combines latest knowledge inInternational Economics, Management &International Business and Empirical Methodswith an innovative and interdisciplinary teachingapproach
Hohenheim master program
Hohenheimmaster program
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‐ A single format on‐line (6‐31 March 2014) to be filled in for both curricula http://www.eco.uninsubria.it/site/corsi/lauree‐magistrali/geem/#sthash.dAHdI5Zd.dpbs
‐ Attachments:‐ Curriculum vitae in EU format, includingcomplete contact information, educationalbackground, and professional experience
‐ Motivation letter‐ Proof of proficiency in English, if available
How to apply?a.y. 2014‐2015
Application form ‐ EI
EI students shall choose Jena or Hohenheim as their preferred destination; the final destination will be assigned to each student according to its position in the selection ranking
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Application form ‐ IBE
IBE students shall indicate Jena as their destination
• academic performance (average of academicgrades, weighted on courses’ credits; number ofthe gained credits on the total due credits, andbachelor degree final grade)
DD application: selection criteria
• English Language knowledge
• Strong motivation and attitude to excel
• The final ranking will be published at the beginning of April on the Department web‐site.
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Once selected, DD students must:
Follow the instructions for final application topartner Universities (Jena or Hohenheim) whichare published on the GEEM Master Degree web‐site
Prepare their Learning Agreement according tothe courses’ Table of correspondences (ask theDD Committee for help), indicating the coursesthey want to attend abroad
DD final application to partner Universities
Erasmus scholarships
CARIPLO Foundation long‐term scholarships (11 months)
CARIPLO Foundation short‐term scholarships (4 months)
Varese Chamber of Commerce (CCIAA) scholarships
Available Scholarships
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• Cariplo scholarships: April 2014 on the Department of Economics web‐site
• Erasmus scholarships: March 2014 on the University web‐site http://uninsubria.llpmanager.it/studenti/
• CCIAA scholarships: already published on the Department of Economics web‐site; deadline: May, 5th 2014 http://www3.uninsubria.it/pls/uninsubria/consultazione.mostra_pagina?id_pagina=12501
When and where the call for scholarshipswill be published?
The same criteria for DD pre‐application (merit and motivation)
Scholarships: selection criteria
Interview in English with the Double Degree Committee (Profs Brambilla, Maggi and Onetti)
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The total number of scholarships and the monthly amount of each scholarship will be determined according to the number of selected students
Scholarships: conditions
The long term CARIPLO scholarship CANNOT BE ADDED to the Erasmus scholarship;
The short term CARIPLO and the CCIAA scholarships can be added to the Erasmus scholarship
CCIAA scholarship CANNOT BE ADDED to CARIPLO scholarships
For further information:
[email protected]@uninsubria.it
THANK YOU FOR THE ATTENTION AND GOOD LUCK!