Double Degree – MSc in Strategic Marketing Management University of Groningen

What is a Double Degree ? Study at two internationally acclaimed institutions and receive two degrees Spend the first academic year at your home institution and the second academic year at the host institution Receive two full degrees completing them in the same time that it would take to earn one

Why take a Double Degree ? Distinguish yourself from other students Get a cultural and social experience Challenge yourself academically and expose yourself to excellent research environments Create an international network and prepare for a career in international organisations

University of Groningen Founded in 1614 Research University registered degree students international students (10%) PhD students, 50% international 321 PhD dissertations ± 4,996 research publications Turnover: 523,7 million

City of Groningen Founded in 1040 Social, cultural and economic capital of the north of the Netherlands University town: inhabitants, students! Ranked 1st in an independent EU survey about quality of life in 75 major European cities. Voted Best city centre and Safest city in the Netherlands.

Structures Groningen University: 3 Bachelor + 1 Master Degree MSc in Business Administration Marketing

Double Degrees - Academic 3 mandatory courses from the one –year MSc in Business Administration - Advanced Marketing Research 10 ECTS - Marketing Model Building 10 ECTS - Marketing Leadership 5 ECTS Electives: 10 ECTS Thesis is written at the host institution Thesis 30 ECTS in Spring term Individual

Double Degree - Academic Associate Dean Tor Wallin Andreassen Learning agreement – Assoc. Dean approves elective courses

Who is eligible – Admission requirements Highly skilled and motivated candidates Recommended GPA average B, no pending subjects Letter of motivation (in English) CV (in English)

Application process A two-step process 1.Apply to the International Relations Office –Nomination beginning of March 2.Apply to the host university –Final offer of the DD place

Application Application deadline: –18 February, 2010 –Online application form: Letter of motivation CV

Costs & Scholarship You pay tuition to BI Loan and scholarship in Lånekassen Scholarship: Erasmus 2 Groningen Talent scholarships -EUR ,- each -Criteria: study results (incl. study progress), motivation and language proficiency

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