Double Degree with Lille Catholic University
The Université Catholique de Lille is a partner institution of the double degree programmes offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration at the University of Bamberg. Within the programmes, students spend one academic year at the partner university and obtain, in addition to the degree from their home institution, a French Master’s degree.
At the FGES (Faculty of Economics, Social Sciences and Law), two double degree pathways are offered:
- MSc Business Administration ↔ Master International Management
- MSc Finance & Accounting ↔ Master Finance Responsable Durable
The programmes combine business education with international academic experience in a Franco-German context.
Double Degree: Business Administration & International Management
Academic Focus
The programme combines business administration with international perspectives on management, strategy and global business. Students take courses particularly in the areas of:
- International Management
- Strategy
- Marketing
- International Business
- Intercultural Management
Programme Structure
Students spend the first academic year at their home university and the second academic year at the partner university. All coursework and examinations are mutually recognised and fully integrated into the respective degree programmes.
Individual study plans are based on the agreed curriculum structures and a Learning Agreement prepared jointly with the programme coordinators.
Degrees Awarded
Upon successful completion, students receive:
- the Master of Science in Business Administration from the University of Bamberg
- and the Master International Management from the Université Catholique de Lille
International Perspective & Career Opportunities
The programme strengthens international management competencies and prepares students for careers in internationally operating companies and organisations.
Double Degree: Finance & Accounting & Finance Responsable Durable
Academic Focus
The programme combines finance, accounting and financial management with international perspectives on sustainable finance and responsible financial markets. Students take courses particularly in the areas of:
- Sustainable Finance
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Markets
- ESG and Sustainable Corporate Governance
- Responsible Investment
Programme Structure
Students spend the first academic year at their home university and the second academic year at the partner university. All coursework and examinations are mutually recognised and fully integrated into the respective degree programmes.
Individual study plans are based on the agreed curriculum structures and a Learning Agreement prepared jointly with the programme coordinators.
Degrees Awarded
Upon successful completion, students receive:
- the Master of Science in Finance & Accounting from the University of Bamberg
- and the Master Finance Responsable Durable from the Université Catholique de Lille
International Perspective & Career Opportunities
The double degree strengthens international expertise in finance and sustainable finance and prepares students for careers in internationally oriented companies, financial institutions and consulting.
Students starting the programme in Bamberg (Bamberg = home institution)
Application and Admission
During the application for winter term, the double degree programme application is included in the regular application process for either the Master in Business Administration and/or the Master in Finance and Accounting. For admission, you must demonstrate German language proficiency at level B2. For all further information on the application procedure, please switch to the German version of this page.
Application and Admission for Students from the Université Catholique de Lille
Students who begin the double degree programme at the Université Catholique de Lille are nominated by their home university for the study period in Bamberg. After nomination, students receive all relevant information regarding application, enrolment and study organisation directly from the University of Bamberg.
Unlike regular exchange students, participants in the double degree programme are formally enrolled at the University of Bamberg. Enrolment is completed through the university’s online application system and students are supported throughout the process by the programme coordinators.
In addition, the International Office of the University of Bamberg supports international students in preparing their stay, particularly with regard to accommodation, orientation and language courses.
At the beginning of the semester, an orientation event for double degree students is organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration.
Further information:
Study programme for all DD students
The double degree programmes comprise four semesters. Students spend the first academic year at their home university and the second academic year at the partner university. During their stay abroad, students remain enrolled at their home institution.
All coursework and examinations completed within the programme are mutually recognised by both universities and fully integrated into the respective degree programmes.
The individual study plan depends on the university at which students begin the programme. The academic schedule is based on a Learning Agreement prepared jointly with the programme coordinators at both institutions.
For students enrolled at the University of Bamberg, the regulations of the respective Master’s programmes apply:
Master in Business Administration / Master in International Management
The recognition of modules from Lille in the module groups in Bamberg for students matriculated in the Master in Business Administration is the following:
Module overview
| Starting in Bamberg | Starting in Lille | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module group | 1st year in Bamberg | 2nd year in Lille | 1st year in Lille | 2nd year in Bamberg |
| Specialisation (S-BWL) 1 | 18 | 18 | ||
| Specialisation (S-BWL) 2 | 18 | 18 | ||
| General Management | 36 | 12 | 24 | |
| Research | 18 | 12 | 6 | |
| Business Languages | 6 | 6 | ||
| Master Thesis | 24 | 24 | ||
| Total ECTS | 120 | 120 | ||
The distribution of ECTS for students matriculated in the Master in Business Administration in Bamberg is the following:
Master in Finance & Accounting / Master in Business Finance and Markets
| Starting in Bamberg | Starting in Lille | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module group | 1st year in Bamberg | 2nd year in Lille | 1st year in Lille | 2nd year in Bamberg |
| Finance and Accounting | 36 | 36 | 48 | 24 |
| Methods and Research | 24 | 12 | 12 | |
| Master Thesis | 24 | 24 | ||
| Total ECTS | 120 | 120 | ||
The distribution of ECTS for students matriculated in the Master Finance and Accounting in Bamberg is the following:
| 1st year in Bamberg | 2nd year in Lille | |
|---|---|---|
| Module group Finance and Accounting | ||
| BC3: Finance d'entreprise | 22 | |
| BC6: Gestion des risques bancaires et financiers | 12 | |
| UE8.4: International Negotiation | 2 | |
| Modules from the module group Finance and Accounting free to choose for students according to the current rules of the MHB in Bamberg | 36 | |
| 72 | ||
| Module group Methods and Research | ||
Modules from the module group Methods and Research free to choose for students according to the current rules of the MHB in Bamberg | 24 | |
| 24 | ||
| Master Thesis | ||
| BC5 : Expertise professionnelle et recherche | 10 | |
| BC1 : Programmation | 6 | |
| BC4: Croissance externe | 6 | |
| UE8.5: Jeu d'entreprise | 2 | |
| 24 | ||
1st year in Lille | 2nd year in Bamberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Module group Finance and Accounting | ||
| UE3.3: Analyse financière | 4 | |
| BC2: Economie bancaire et financière | 7 | |
| BC6: Gestion des risques bancaires et financiers | 16 | |
| BC3: Finance d'entreprise | 9 | |
| BC 8: Interdisciplinare | 6 | |
| UE3.4 CSR and Reporting | 2 | |
| EC3.5 Contrôle de gestion | 4 | |
| Modules from the module group Finance and Accounting free to choose for students according to the current rules of the MHB in Bamberg | 24 | |
| 72 | ||
| Module group Methods and Research | ||
| BC 5: Expertise Professionnelle et Recherche | 8 | |
| BC 1 : Programmation | 4 | |
| Modules from the module group Methods and Research free to choose for students according to the current rules of the MHB in Bamberg | 12 | |
| 24 | ||
| Master Thesis | ||
| Master Thesis according to the current rules of the MHB in Bamberg | 24 | |