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Wednesday, 29 January 2014

From 2014, postgraduate business students at The University of Western Australia and The University of Adelaide will be able to complete a second year of study in Europe while earning a second master's degree.

The new double degrees, which include generous scholarships for successful applicants, will be offered with the support of $1 million in funding from the Australian Government and European Commission.

After completing one year of study in Australia, students will complete a second year at EM Strasbourg Business School in France, Corvinus University in Hungary, or Ca'Foscari University in Italy.

In addition, students will complete a three-month work placement and participate in intensive joint sessions with institutions such as the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

UWA Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Johnson said the new double degrees would help equip students for a global business world.

"As a World Top 100 university, The University of Western Australia is committed to ensuring our students gain an international perspective and the cultural skills needed to succeed in an increasingly global environment," Professor Johnson said.

"This new program will provide students at the UWA Business School with a valuable opportunity to extend their knowledge and gain new experiences while studying at a leading European university."

The University of Adelaide's Executive Dean of the Faculty of the Professions, Professor Christopher Findlay, said: "Our goal is to build in our students the capability of taking a global view; this initiative embodies that ambition and will be a flagship program for us."

Students who successfully complete the program will receive a Master of Commerce from The University of Western Australia or Master of International Business from The University of Adelaide, and a master's degree in international business from their chosen European university.

Media references

Karen Della Torre (UWA Business School) (+61 8) 6488 8538

Kate Bourne (The University of Adelaide) (+61 8) 8313 3173

David Stacey (UWA Public Affairs) (+61 8)  6488 3229  /  (+61 4) 32 637 716

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