Double Master with Università degli studi di Pavia
The Università degli studi di Pavia 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, an Italian Master’s degree.
The double degree programmes combine the Bamberg Master’s programmes:
with the English-taught Master’s programmes at the Università di Pavia:
- Master in International Business & Entrepreneurship (MIBE)
- Master in Finance oder den Master in Economic Development and Innovation (MEDI))
- Master in Finance
The programmes combine business education with international perspectives on management, entrepreneurship, digitalisation and finance.
Double Degree: Business Administration & MIBE
Academic Focus
The programme combines business administration with international perspectives on international business, entrepreneurship and innovation. Within the MIBE programme, students may choose different academic specialisations. Students take courses particularly in the areas of:
- International Business
- Entrepreneurship
- Innovation Management
- Strategy
- Sustainability
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 in International Business and Entrepreneurship (MIBE) from the Università di Pavia
International Perspective & Career Opportunities
The programme strengthens international management and entrepreneurship competencies and prepares students for careers in internationally operating companies and organisations.
Double Degree: Business Administration & MEDI
Academic Focus
The programme combines business administration with international perspectives on digitalisation, innovation and digital business models. Students take courses particularly in the areas of:
- Digital Business
- Innovation Management
- Digital Transformation
- Strategy
- Entrepreneurship
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 in Management for Digital Enterprise (MEDI) from the Università di Pavia
International Perspective & Career Opportunities
The programme strengthens international competencies at the intersection of management, digitalisation and innovation and prepares students for careers in internationally oriented companies and organisations.
Double Degree: Finance & Accounting & Finance
Academic Focus
The programme combines finance, accounting and financial management with international perspectives on financial markets, corporate finance and quantitative methods. Students take courses particularly in the areas of:
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Markets
- Investment Analysis
- Quantitative Finance
- Financial Economics
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 in Finance from the Università di Pavia
International Perspective & Career Opportunities
The double degree strengthens international expertise in finance and prepares students for careers in internationally oriented companies, financial institutions and organisations.
Students starting the programme in Bamberg (Bamberg = home institution)
Application and Admission
Applications for the double degree programmes are submitted as part of the application process for the respective Master’s programmes at the University of Bamberg. General information on admission requirements, application procedures and deadlines can be found on the central application page for the double degree programmes.
Students starting the programme in Pavia (University of Pavia = home institution)
Application and Admission for Students from the Università di Pavia
Students who begin the double degree programme at the Università di Pavia 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:
Programme Structure
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 Business & Entrepreneurship (MIBE)
In Bamberg, they get the following recognition of credits:
| Starting in Bamberg | Starting in Pavia | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module group | 1st year in Bamberg | 2nd year in Pavia | 1st year in Pavia | 2nd year in Bamberg |
| Specialisation in Business Administration 1 | 18 | 18 | ||
| Specialisation in Business Administration 2 | 18 | 18 | ||
| General Management | 36 | 6 | 30 | |
| Research | 18 | 18 | ||
| Business Languages | 6 | 6 | ||
| Thesis | 24 | 24 | ||
| Total ECTS | 120 | 120 | ||
The allocation of ECTS for students matriculated in the Master in Business Administration in Bamberg is the following:
Master Finance and Accounting / Master in Finance
In Bamberg, they get the following recognition of credits:
| Starting in Bamberg | Starting in Pavia | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module group | 1st year in Bamberg | 2nd year in Pavia | 1st year in Pavia | 2nd year in Bamberg |
| Finance and Accounting | 48 | 24 | 60 | 12 |
| Research | 12 | 12 | 24 | |
| Master Thesis | 24 | 24 | ||
| Total ECTS | 120 | 120 | ||
The allocation of ECTS for students matriculated in the Master Finance and Accounting in Bamberg is the following: