Dual Degree Programme with the Università Politecnica delle Marche

Laurea Magistrale (Master’s level degree) in International Economics and Commerce

The "Faculty of Economics and Commerce" was originally set up in Ancona in 1959 as a branch of the University of Urbino, which dates back to the late medieval period. The new Faculty soon achieved national renown on account of its innovative study programmes, the quality of its teaching staff, mostly brilliant young professors from the more established National Universities and the wide scope of if its research endeavours. Paramount in the development of the new Faculty was Prof. Giorgio Fuà, a young economist who had worked with Gunnar Myrdal at the UN and later with Enrico Mattei at ENI (the state owned petroleum company). A native of Ancona, Prof. Fuà decided to come back to his hometown, to devote his intellectual and organisational abilities to the forwarding of the newly established Faculty. Under his guidance and that of other brilliant researchers grew a new generation of resident scholars.

After successful completion of the programme, you will be awarded the following degree by the School of Economics and Management of the Università Politecnica delle Marche

•    Laurea Magistrale in International Economics and Commerce

and for the Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences at the University of Bamberg the

•     Master of Science in European Economic Studies

IEC is a Master for graduate students who are eager to develop their professional experience in an international context. Enrolling in this course will give you the opportunity to learn about the working of Italian SMEs specialised in the production of high quality,"Italian style" goods exported throughout the world. It is especially designed for students who are eager to develop their professional experience in an international context and are specifically interested in:

• Economic and financial institutions;
• Multinational enterprises or firms with a strong presence in international markets;
• International Organizations;
• Consulting firms that target the development of European and World markets;

The course is directed at students who have a good knowledge of English and for those with a keen interest in team work.

Students starting the programme in Ancona (Università Politecnica delle Marche = home institution)

Admission to the second year of study

If you started your studies at the University of Verona (as your home university) and come to Bamberg for your second year of study, you will have to go through a simplified admission process. This begins with you being nominated by your home university. You will then receive all the information you need from the International Office (IO) of the University of Bamberg to prepare for your academic year in Bamberg (halls of residence, introductory and language courses, etc.). Further information on these topics can also be found on the homepage of the IO:

>>>Prepare your stay in Bamberg

Unlike regular exchange students, double degree students are regularly enrolled in Bamberg. You must submit an application via the online application procedure of the Registrar's Office. You will receive an email with all important information and deadlines after your nomination. Please wait until you are contacted by the SoWi double degree coordinator. You will then find the online application here:

>>>Online application

There will also be an introductory event for double degrees at the SoWi at the beginning of the semester where you will have the opportunity to get to know other students who are also studying for a double degree. You will also receive a personal invitation by email.

Degree Programme

The degree programme comprises 4 semesters. Students spend the first two semesters at their home institution and the last two semesters at the host institution. During their stay at the host institution, students remain enrolled at their home institution. The academic credit earned according to the double degree program is mutually and equivalently accepted by both institutions. The following tables inform about the allocation of credits for the degree in Bamberg: