International Management and Finance (Double Degree) Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences

Universidad Nacional del Litoral (UNL), Santa Fe, Argentina
Università Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM), Ancona, Italy

Courses are held in English (100%). Participants can choose to write their Master's theses in English, German or Spanish.

The Master's programme in International Management and Finance can be studied as a double degree programme. The course of study is characterised by its theoretical and practical contents and provides intercultural competence. The course of study counts for 90 ECTS in total and is subdivided into the following semesters and modules:

SEMESTER ONE (winter semester, at Hochschule Kaiserslautern)

Compulsory modules (20 ECTS in total):

• International Marketing and Corporate Communication (10 ECTS)
• Finance Seminar (5 ECTS)
• Language and Culture I (5 ECTS)

Compulsory elective modules (one of five) (10 ECTS in total):

• Asset Management (10 ECTS)
• Cash and Treasury Management (10 ECTS)
• Commercial Bank Management (10 ECTS)
• International Finance (10 ECTS)
• Reinsurance (10 ECTS)

SEMESTER TWO (mandatory semester abroad, for double degree option: courses at UNL or UNIVPM)

SEMESTER THREE (winter semester at Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences)

Master's thesis (20 ECTS)

Compulsory elective modules (one of five) (10 ECTS in total):

• Asset Management (10 ECTS)
• Cash and Treasury Management (10 ECTS)
• Commercial Bank Management (10 ECTS)
• International Finance (10 ECTS)
• Reinsurance (10 ECTS)

TOTAL ECTS: 90

31 May for the following winter semester

Double degree with UNL: An internship is integrated into the second semester. Students have the opportunity to put their comprehensive theoretical knowledge into practice.

No tuition fees

139 EUR

800 EUR

A prerequisite for admission to the Master's course of study is proof of a degree in an economics/ business/ management/ finance course of study (210 ECTS) at a university of applied sciences, a university or a similar institution of higher education. The course of study must include at least six theory semesters.
Professional competence must be verified by relevant professional knowledge and competences.
Personal suitability requires a distinctive interest in the selected course of study and is recognised by the admission commission via a positive vote. The admission commission can base its decision on a selective conversation and may integrate the professional suitability when making its decision.
The examination board may conditionally admit a student who holds less than 210 ECTS, but who can provide proof of at least 180 ECTS, to the course of study. These conditions can be met by recognition of additional Bachelor's modules, additional study-abroad modules, work experience after completion of the Bachelor's degree or successful completion of additional modules at HS Kaiserslautern - University of Applied Sciences. The examination board informs the admitted student in writing about the conditions before the beginning of the Master's study programme. The conditions can be fulfilled in advance or during the study of the Master's modules. The conditions have to be fulfilled at the latest by the time the student wishes to register for the Master's degree.
An applicant who has acquired an equivalent professional degree in another course of study may also apply for the Master's course of study. The examination board is responsible for determining the equivalence.

Applicants who are not native speakers of English need a comprehensive knowledge of English, at least at level B2; TOEIC Listening and Reading 785; TOEIC Speaking and Writing 310; TOEFL iBT 87; TOEFL ITP 543; IELTS 6,0; Cambridge English: First (FCE); Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage); LCCI EfB Level 2 (Distinction); LCCI EfB Level 3 (Pass) or equivalent

31 May for the following winter semester

DAAD scholarship for double degree with UNL

Due to the intensive nature of the programme, students have limited time for part-time jobs. Assistant lecturer positions can sometimes be offered at the university, but they are not guaranteed before enrolment.

The International Office provides assistance in finding a room in a student residence prior to arrival in Zweibrücken. Student residences are typically spread throughout the city. The private market offers further possibilities. Rent is approx. 250 to 300 EUR per month.