1. Double Degree – MSc in Strategic Marketing Management University of Groningen

2. 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

3. 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

4. University of Groningen Founded in 1614 Research University 25.211 registered degree students 2.250 international students (10%) 1.191 PhD students, 50% international 321 PhD dissertations ± 4,996 research publications Turnover: 523,7 million

5. City of Groningen Founded in 1040 Social, cultural and economic capital of the north of the Netherlands University town: 180.000 inhabitants, 45.000 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.

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

7. 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

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

9. 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)

10. 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

11. Application Application deadline: –18 February, 2010 –Online application form: www.bi.edu/exchangewww.bi.edu/exchange Letter of motivation CV

12. Costs & Scholarship You pay tuition to BI Loan and scholarship in Lånekassen Scholarship: Erasmus 2 Groningen Talent scholarships -EUR0 3.000,- each -Criteria: study results (incl. study progress), motivation and language proficiency www.lanekassen.no www.ansa.no

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