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International Double Degree Programs

Earn Two Degrees. Build a Global Career.

Earn two bachelor’s degrees, one from Ƶ and one from a partner university in Europe, while paying Ƶ tuition throughout. Dual (or "double") degrees like this are common in Europe but rare in the U.S., and Coggin is the only AACSB-accredited business school in Florida to offer them. AACSB accreditation is the international gold standard for business education.

You’ll spend two years at Ƶ and two years abroad, complete an internship overseas, and graduate with a degree from each school. It’s the ultimate study abroad experience, and it will set you apart when you start your career. Explore the programs below to find your destination.

Choose Your Destination

Five cities, five cultures, one path to two degrees. Pick the European destination that fits your language interests and career goals.

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Marseille, France

Pair French language and culture with international business on the Mediterranean at KEDGE Business School, which holds the AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditations. Spend two years at Ƶ and two in sunny Marseille, including a semester-long internship in France, and graduate with a Ƶ BBA and a KEDGE Bachelor of International Business.
Explore the KEDGE Business School Program

KEDGE/Ƶ Dual Degree Program

The BBA International Business: KEDGE/Ƶ program lets you earn two bachelor’s degrees by combining business and French language coursework with an internship in France. You’ll spend your first two years at Ƶ, then move to KEDGE Business School in Marseille for your final two. When you complete all program requirements, you’ll earn both of the following bachelor’s degrees:

  • Bachelor of Business Administration (Major in International Business)
    • Awarded by the Ƶ | Jacksonville, United States
     
  • Bachelor of International Business
    • Awarded by KEDGE Business School | Marseille, France

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KEDGE Business School, France 

Studying at  means an experience in an enriching multilingual and multicultural environment. With KEDGE, the academic community, professionals and students aim to explore new horizons and assist organizations and territories.

The school is located in the heart of the Marseille Luminy scientific park, in an area alongside the Mediterranean Sea. KEDGE offers excellent courses for undergraduate students in either French or English. While all courses in the KEDGE/Ƶ Double Degree Program are offered in English, students would ideally be able to take some business courses taught in French during their two years at KEDGE.

Marseille, France

KEDGE boasts that Marseille is "the new Mediterranean resort, the gateway to Provence." Located between the mouth of the Rhone River and the Mediterranean Sea, Marseille is France's third largest city. With an excellent public transportation system, you can easily navigate and travel in the city and explore the rest of Europe. In the heart of Marseille is a picturesque harbor filled with restaurants and a bustling nightlife. Marseille is an ancient Phoenician city with over 26 centuries of history filled with archeological richness evident in the center of town. Don't forget to visit the Vieux Port, Notre-Dame de la Guarde and Château while in Marseille!

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Bremen, Germany

Explore German language and culture while pursuing your international business degree in Bremen, one of Germany’s major foreign trade and industrial centers. Two years at Ƶ and two at Hochschule Bremen, with a semester-long internship in Germany, earn you a Ƶ BBA and a Bachelor of Arts from Bremen.
Explore the Hochschule Bremen Program

Bremen/Ƶ Dual Degree Program

The BBA International Business: Bremen/Ƶ program lets you earn two bachelor’s degrees by combining business and German language coursework with an internship in Germany. You’ll spend your first two years at Ƶ, then move to Hochschule Bremen for your final two. When you complete all program requirements, you’ll earn both of the following bachelor’s degrees:”

  • Bachelor of Business Administration (Major in International Business)
    • Awarded by the Ƶ | Jacksonville, United States
     
  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Awarded by Hochschule Bremen | Bremen, Germany 

Ƶ Bremen

Hochschule Bremen

Located in the heart of Bremen, the  offers a wide range of courses that incorporate both a long academic tradition dating back as far as 1799, and an emphasis on innovation and preparing students for the requirements of today´s working world. The total number of students enrolled at Bremen University of Applied Sciences is about 8,000, spread among 4 campuses. With enrollment of over 3,000 students, the School of International Business (SiB) is the largest faculty at the institution and is located at Campus Werderstraße. SiB strongly believes in the value of internationalizing business education by sending students abroad and by hosting international students on Bremen's campus.

Bremen, Germany

The Free Hanseatic City of  has more than 1,200 years of tradition as a port and trading city and is a bustling, cosmopolitan and multicultural city - with a population of over 540,000. Bremen is one of Germany´s major foreign trade and industrial centers and it also earned the distinction of being the "City of Science 2005." Bremen is a truly green city with its many magnificent parks, gardens and open spaces. The Rhododendron Park has more than 680 rhododendron varieties and around 1,000 other varieties of plants. Due to its proximity and topography, the city is a paradise for cyclists. Everybody is a cyclist in Bremen - from students to executives. Museums, art exhibitions, theaters, football, festivals, concerts, opera and ballet provide Bremen with an abundance of cultural events. A wide variety of cafes, bars, pubs, restaurants, clubs and discos make Bremen an inviting place to go out and enjoy life.

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Alicante, Spain

Broaden your international business foundation with coursework in accounting, finance and economics at the University of Alicante, on Spain’s Mediterranean coast. Spend two years at Ƶ and two in Alicante, including a four-month internship in Spain, and earn a BBA from each university.
Explore the Universidad de Alicante Program

Alicante/Ƶ Dual Degree Program

The BBA International Business: Alicante/Ƶ program lets you earn two bachelor’s degrees by combining business and Spanish language coursework with an internship in Spain. You’ll spend your first two years at Ƶ, then move to the University of Alicante for your final two. It’s an especially good fit if you want additional coursework in accounting, finance, and economics alongside international business. When you complete all program requirements, you’ll earn both of the following bachelor’s degrees:

  • Bachelor of Business Administration (Major in International Business)
    • awarded by the Ƶ | Jacksonville, United States
     
  • Bachelor of Business Administration
    • awarded by the University of Alicante |  Spain

Ƶ Alicante

University of Alicante, Spain

Founded in 1979  (UA) is recognized as one of Spain's most modern and innovative universities, as well as one of the most beautiful campuses in Europe. UA welcomes international students with open arms. With approximately 33,000 students, the University hosts an average of 1,000 students from around the world each year to study Spanish language, culture, and business.

Alicante, Spain

Located on the Mediterranean coast, south of Valencia, you will quickly fall in love with Alicante. The city is modern and fast-moving with beautiful beaches. It is easy to understand why 290,000 people call Alicante home! Travel to and from Alicante is easy. Alicante's airport has direct flights to major European cities including Berlin, London, Copenhagen and Amsterdam. Numerous buses and trains provide easy travel within the region, country, and Europe. For example, there are modern and comfortable trains connecting Alicante to Madrid and Barcelona. Home to year-round cultural activities, city parks and gardens, sports events, shopping and notable local cuisines, Alicante is a wonderful location to study abroad for a year or more!

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València, Spain

Combine Spanish language and culture with international business and finance at the Universitat de València, one of Spain’s oldest and most prestigious universities, founded 1499. Two years at Ƶ and two in València, plus a four-month internship in Spain, lead to a Ƶ BBA and a Bachelor of International Business from UV.
Explore the Universidad de València Program

València/Ƶ Dual Degree Program

Study international business and finance in Spain’s third-largest city. In the BBA International Business: València/Ƶ program, you’ll spend two years at Ƶ, then two at the Universitat de València, one of Spain’s oldest universities, where you’ll build your Spanish, take additional finance courses, and complete an internship in Spain. When you complete all program requirements, you’ll earn both of the following bachelor’s degrees:”

  • Bachelor of Business Administration (Major in International Business)
    • awarded by the Ƶ | Jacksonville, United States
     
  • Bachelor of International Business
    • awarded by the Universitat of València | Valencia, Spain

Ƶ València

Universitat de València, Spain

Founded in 1499, the  (UV) is one of the oldest surviving universities in Spain. The university's student population is around 55,000, spread among three campuses; business classes are offered at the Tarongers campus. The combination of the university's own renown and its location in the cultural mecca of València draws hundreds of international students to visit each year. With arts and culture venues, sports activities, and student volunteer groups, study abroad students will find plenty to do during their free time.

València, Spain

València is the capital city of the Kingdom of València , and home to the largest port on the Mediterranean Western coast. The third largest city in Spain, València has a population of around 809,000. Students can stroll through the the silk exchange market, or "La Lonja de la Seda", catch a movie at the Plaça de l'Ajuntament, or attend the Las Fallas festival in spring to sample paella valenciana. The average daily temperature in València ranges from about 52ºF in January to 78ºF in August.

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Hatfield, United Kingdom

Cross the pond to study international business in the UK at the EFMD-accredited Hertfordshire Business School, a 30-minute train ride from London. Spend two years at Ƶ and two at Hertfordshire, including a semester-long UK internship, and graduate with a Ƶ BBA and a BA (Hons) in International Business.
Explore the University of Hertfordshire Program

UH/Ƶ Dual Degree Program

Study international business in the United Kingdom through the BBA International Business: UH/Ƶ program. You’ll spend your first two years at Ƶ, then move to the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, a 30-minute train ride from London, to finish your coursework and complete an internship in the UK. When you complete all program requirements, you’ll earn both of the following bachelor’s degrees:

  • Bachelor of Business Administration (Major in International Business)
    • Awarded by the Ƶ | Jacksonville, United States
     
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) International Business
    • Awarded by the University of Hertfordshire | Hatfield, United Kingdom

Ƶ UH

University of Hertfordshire

 was opened in 2003 and currently has over 4,300 students who participate in more than 50 student organizations. UH offers a full range of business courses and the Hertfordshire Business School (HSB) holds EFMD accreditation. HSB, located in a state of the art campus on the de Havilland site, has excellent teaching and learning resources and on-campus accommodation, yet is only a short distance from central London and the historic city of St Albans.

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Hatfield resides in the county of Hertfordshire, which is situated just north of London (30-minute train ride) with Essex to the east, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire to the north, and Buckinghamshire to the west. Hertfordshire is also home to St Albans, a predominantly Georgian town that dates back to Roman times, and Hatfield House, one of Britain’s most important stately homes and the county’s top attraction.

How the Programs Work

While each partnership has unique academic requirements, most programs follow a similar structure:

Years 1–2: Ƶ

Students complete:
  • General education requirements
  • Business prerequisite courses
  • Business core requirements
  • Some International Business coursework
  • Foreign language study related to their destination country

Years 3–4: Partner University

Students complete:
  • Advanced business coursework
  • Partner-institution degree requirements
  • An international internship
  • A bachelor's thesis
  • Professional and cultural experience abroad
Upon successful completion of all requirements, students earn bachelor's degrees from both institutions.
  • Accreditation

    Ƶ Institutional Accreditation Statement

    The Ƶ is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the Ƶ. Individual contact to the Commission on Colleges about the Ƶ accreditation status should occur only if there is evidence that appears to support significant noncompliance with a requirement or standard. For all other inquiries, see the contact information on Ƶ's webpage.

    Dual Degree Accreditation Disclaimer

    The Ƶ (Ƶ) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Our dual degree partner universities are not accredited by SACS Commission on Colleges and the accreditation of Ƶ does not extend to or include these institutions or their students. Further, although Ƶ agrees to accept certain course work from these institutions to be applied toward an award from Ƶ, that course work may not be accepted by other colleges or universities in transfer, even if it appears on a transcript from Ƶ. The decision to accept course work in transfer from any institution is made by the institution considering the acceptance of credits or course work.

    Coggin College of Business Accreditation

    The Coggin College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International) for both business and accounting.

    KEDGE Business School Accreditation

    KEDGE Business School holds the triple crown of business school accreditation, accredited by the following prestigious agencies:

    1. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (),
    2. EFMD , and
    3. The Association of MBAs ().

    Hochschule Bremen Accreditation Statement

    The BIM (Business/International Management) Double Degree program has been institutionally accredited as of 23/05/2019, valid until 30/09/2026 (in compliance with the requirements of HSB’s internal quality management standards). This program is specifically characterized by its international profile as well as its practice orientation.

    University of Alicante Accreditation Statement

    The University of Alicante is accredited by the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (), Spain.

    Universitat de València Accreditation Statement

    The Universitat de Valènciais accredited by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport (), Spain.

    University of Hertfordshire Accreditation Statement

    The University of Hertfordshire Hertfordshire Business School (HSB) holds for its International Business degree.

  • Estimated Costs

    Estimated Costs

    As a dual degree student, you’ll pay Ƶ tuition for the entire program, including your time abroad. The program runs on an exchange basis, so you won’t pay tuition to our partner universities. Because you remain a Ƶ student throughout, most financial aid, including Florida Prepaid, Bright Futures, Pell Grants, and institutional scholarships, can still be used while you’re abroad.

    Tuition and Fees

    View Ƶ's tuition and fees chart to determine approximate costs for time spent at Ƶ.  Costs for the two years at our partner university will be similar, but extra items you will need to cover while abroad include the following:

    • one or two round-trip flights per year
    • student ID and trasportation pass
    • international health insurance
    • student visa

    For detailed information regarding financial aid and eligibility, including information about filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website.

    Scholarships

    Ƶ offers general and study-abroad scholarships to help make your time overseas more affordable. Explore the funding options below to find the right fit for you.

    Study Abroad Funding

    Some deadlines are up to a year in advance, so start exploring early.  Once accepted to Ƶ, contact us to discuss scholarship options in more detail.

  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    The Ƶ accepts up to 10 students per year into each dual degree program. First check the university's general admissions requirements, and then follow the application steps. If you did not select your preferred dual degree program on your application for admission to Ƶ, contact admissions@unf.edu for assistance.

    If you are already admitted to Ƶ and/or have recently begun classes and would like to join the dual degree program, reach out to your academic advisor or contact us for more information.

    Contact

    For more information, contact International Business: coggin.abroad@unf.edu.

  • Contact and Student Support

    Contact Information 

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    Ms. Kate Mattingly Learch
    Director of Study Abroad, International Business Program, Coggin College of Business
    Ƶ
    1 Ƶ Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32224-7699 USA
    +1 (904) 620-2521

    For more information, contact International Business: coggin.abroad@unf.edu.

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