Double Degree International Management La Rochelle

General information

There is a double degree agreement (DD) between the University of Klagenfurt and La Rochelle Business School. The programme is taken as part of the Master’s degree programme in International Management.

Agreement with La Rochelle Business School (in German only; announced on 6 February 2019, University Bulletin Issue 10, No. 57.5, 2018/19)

Specifics

Certificate received upon completion: The Master‘s degree is acknowledged in both countries, whereby the graduates can choose whether they wish to receive the French or the Austrian title: “Master in Management” (MiM) (for international use)/“Master Grande Ecole” (MGE) in France or “Master of Science” (MSc.) in Austria.
Exemption from tuition fees: No tuition fees apply during the period of study abroad. The student union fee, on the other hand, must still be paid during the semester or academic year abroad.
Furthermore, the agreement is intended to promote the international networking and further development of the individual and improve cross-border career opportunities in middle and senior management.

Application criteria

Students must fulfil the following criteria to be admitted to the DD programme:

Participation in the Master’s degree programme in “International Management” at the University of Klagenfurt.
Nominations are made by the University of Klagenfurt in consultation with La Rochelle Business School following the positive assessment of the application for a study place within the DD programme.

Requirements for successful completion

In order to ensure that the DD programme is completed successfully, all students must comply with the following points:

Participation in the Master’s degree programme in “International Management” at the University of Klagenfurt.
Students must complete 60 ECTS credits from the Master‘s programme in International Management at the University of Klagenfurt (first and second semester) and 60 ECTS credits at the host university (third and fourth semester).
Successful completion of the Master‘s thesis at LRBS corresponding to 10 ECTS credit points. The relevant regulations of La Rochelle Business School shall apply.

Overview

*Subject/ academic achievement*	*Designation*		*ECTS credits*
*Required Subjects AAU*	1	Principles of International Business	4.5
	2	Principles of International Law	1,.5
	3	International Marketing	6
	4	International Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management	6
	5	International Financial Management	6
	6	International Operations Management and Logistics	6
	7	Cultural Skills in SEE and CEE	12
	8	Research Seminar I	2
	Total:		44
*Required Subjects LRBS*	9	Doing Business in France	2
	10	French Language Course	2
	11	Geopolitics	4
	12	GEODE: Personal Branding	4
	13	Business Game	4
	14	Managerial Internship or Sectorial Analysis	6
	Total:		22
*Required Subjects AAU + LRBS* *Total:*			66
*Restricted Electives AAU*	15	Elective Subjects I: Specialisation in International Management	16
*Restricted Electives AAU*	Total:		16
*Restricted Electives LRBS* *(students must select one specialisation)*	16	Brand Marketing Specialisation (in English)	28
		International Project Management Specialisation (in English)
		International Corporate Finance Specialisation (in English)
		Marketing and Sales Management Specialisation (in French)
		E-Business Specialisation (in French)
		Management Control Specialisation (in French)
		Human Resources Management Specialisation (in French)
		Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Specialisation (in French)
	Total:		28
*Restricted Electives AAU + LRBS* *Total:*			44
*Master’s thesis LRBS*		Master’s thesis	10
*Master’s thesis LRBS*	Total:		10
	Total:		120

Please note: Courses offered by La Rochelle Business School may be subject to change.

Erasmus+ Stipendium

Students who study in La Rochelle as part of the Double Degree Programme can apply for an Erasmus+ grant. For more information on Erasmus+ please visit the website of the International Office.