Since 2018, students of the master's program "International Marketing Management" have had the opportunity to participate in the double degree program with the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) in Queensland, Australia. The option of a double degree has so far met with a consistently positive response from our students and is reflected in testimonials that trigger wanderlust.
Due to the lively demand for a double degree at USC from other study programs at our university, the International Affairs department has taken advantage of the "Corona Semester" and expanded this cooperation to include two additional study programs in cooperation with the Human Resources study programs. Thus, students of the degree programs "International Human Resources Management and Organization" (IPO) with program director Prof. Dr. Stephan Weinert and "International Human Resources Management" (IHRM) with program director Prof. Dr. Thomas Martin have the opportunity to obtain the Bachelor of Business and the Master of Management, respectively, at USC. The IPO program is thus the first bachelor's degree program at HWG LU to offer the opportunity to earn a dual degree. The study abroad periods at USC can be smoothly integrated into the respective curricula and semesters abroad for both programs. The degrees from the Australian university are then additionally awarded by USC after successful completion of the studies at HWG LU in each case.
Cooperation with the International College of Management (ICMS) in Sidney
In addition, a cooperation agreement was concluded with the International College of Management (ICMS) in Sidney in the summer semester 2020 and a double degree program with the Master "International Marketing" was agreed. A further double degree program for the master's program "Finance & Accounting" with program director Prof. Dr. Gösta Jamin is being negotiated and is expected shortly. The International Affairs department is thus responding to students' wishes for a higher number of English-language collaborations in sought-after metropolises.
Application possible from summer semester 2021
Due to the restrictive entry regulations to Australia during the Corona pandemic, application for the new programs will only be possible from summer semester 2021. Fortunately, reduced tuition fees could be agreed with the international partners for all double degree programs. At USC, a reduction in visa costs is also included in the program. Students can also apply for additional financial aid through the DAAD programs PROMOS or HAW link. It is also possible to work an additional job during the stay abroad. Information events on the double degree programs are planned with the Australian universities in the middle of the winter semester. Of course, the International Office will be happy to assist you as a contact person.
