Polish-German Double Diploma Programme in the field of Finance and Accounting
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Main assumptions
The Polish-German Master’s Degree Programme (double diploma) was established in 2023 by a joint effort of the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management at NCU and the Department of Business Administration, Economics and Law at the Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg (Germany). Students who complete this programme obtain two diplomas:
- Diploma of the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun (Master in Finance and accounting)
- Diploma of the University of Oldenburg (Master in Betriebswirtschaftslehre: Management und Recht with specialisation in Accounting, Finance, Taxation).
How does it work in practice? Programme organisation
Classes in the programme are conducted exclusively in English. The first semester of study takes place in Toruń (at the home university), and students attend classes in the English-language version of the Finance and Accounting major. The second semester takes place in the German city of Oldenburg, where students attend classes in Business Administration: Management and Law with a specialisation in Accounting, Finance, Taxation. The third semester takes place at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. The fourth semester takes place at the home university (in Toruń, inthe case of our students).
The prerequisite for both diplomas is for FESM at NCU students to prepare a master’s thesis (in accordance with FESM rules) and to take the diploma examination.
Benefits and advantages of the programme
The benefits and advantages of participating in the Programme include:
- acquiring broader knowledge and skills – in addition to gaining universal competences in the finance and accounting discipline, students have the opportunity to understand the specifics and conditions of finance and accounting in Poland and Germany;
- improving intercultural competences – students form one group, work together during classes and have the opportunity to learn the specifics of Polish and German culture;
- improving linguistic skills – classes are held in English, also, students undergo intensive language courses at the partner university (Poles learn German, German learn Polish);
- the possibility of undergoing apprenticeships in Germany;
- the possibility of using extensive infrastructure and academic facilities;
- ease of solving all organizational and formal problems thanks to very close cooperation between universities on various levels and mutual trust.
Recruitment rules and financing
Recruitment of students to participate in the programme is carried out by each university on its own. Up to 10 students may be selected from both universities. On the part of Nicolaus Copernicus University, only students of the English-language version of the finance and accounting faculty may participate in the programme. Recruitment to the programme takes place at the beginning of the first semester. It is based on an interview. The following criteria are taken into account in the selection of programme participants:
- First degree grade point average
- English language proficiency level (minimum B2 level)
- Student and extracurricular activity (eg, activity in scientific circles, organizational activities for the faculty, charity activities, etc.)
- Level of proficiency in German (not required, but would be an asset).
The source of funding for the student’s participation in the programme is the Erasmus+ scholarship (for those who have not yet benefited from it).