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University of Groningen Double Degree Master in International Business and Finance
University of Groningen

University of Groningen

Double Degree Master in International Business and Finance

Groningen, Netherlands

Master degree

24 months

English

Full time

01 May 2026*

01 Sep 2026

EUR 20,800 / per year **

On-Campus

* Dutch I EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students

** for Non-EU|for EU/EEA EUR 2,530

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Key Summary

    About : The Double Degree Master in International Business and Finance offers a comprehensive approach that combines essential aspects of international business and finance. Students gain a broad set of skills relevant to the global market. This program often collaborates with international institutions, enhancing the learning experience through cultural and academic exchanges. This degree generally spans two years.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can explore diverse career paths in areas such as international banking, investment analysis, and corporate finance. They may also find opportunities in business consultancy, financial management, and strategic planning roles within multinational corporations. This program prepares students for dynamic career opportunities across various sectors in the global economy.

Are you interested in an international career in or involving China? Study in Groningen and Shanghai and gain first-hand knowledge and experience of China and its economy, language, and culture.

If you wish to embark on a career as a global economist or business consultant, you will need to have knowledge of the economic and monetary policies and political economics of leading nations and to be able to recognize trends in the world economy.

This double-degree master’s program is structured in two parts. During year one, you will study one of the one-year Master's degrees at the Faculty of Economics and Business, in Groningen. Year two is spent at the School of Economics at Fudan University in Shanghai where two tracks are offered:

  • International Business (specialized in Chinese Economy): you can study themes relating to the economic and business strategies, theories, and practices of China.
  • Finance: you can study themes related to finance and China.

The core content of both tracks reflects the increasing globalization and evolution taking place within organizations and in the field of global economics and finance. You can also attend a major international series of cutting-edge business and finance lectures. This is a unique opportunity to gain a global perspective on world economics or finance and graduate with two internationally recognized Master's degrees.

Why study this program in Groningen?

  • For those aspiring to an international business, finance, or economics career in or involving China or Southeast Asia, this double degree offers a unique opportunity to study on 2 continents and gain 2 recognized Master's degrees from 2 world-class universities.
  • During your studies, you gain insight into the consequences of globalization for multinationals and learn to recognize trends in the world economy.
  • The program has been internationally accredited by the AACSB and EQUIS, ensuring a high-quality education, which only 1% of universities reach worldwide.
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