The document summarizes a 1-year double degree program between Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE) and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) that allows students to earn two master's degrees. Students study the first semester at SBE and earn a MSc in International Business, then spend the second semester at QUT earning a Master of Business, with options to major in Marketing or Integrated Marketing Communication. Students write one thesis that fulfills requirements for both degrees. Key benefits include an international educational experience, exposure to two different teaching styles, and earning two degrees in one year at the cost of only one tuition. Selection is competitive with only 5 spots available annually.

1. *NEW* Double Degree Programme :
Maastricht University School of Business and Economics
&
Queensland University of Technology

2. QUT Double Degree Programme Details
• 1-year programme, study at 2 universities, earn 2 master degrees:
– SBE: MSc International Business (Strategic Marketing)
– QUT: Master of Business
• 2 options at QUT
– Marketing major
– Integrated Marketing Communication major
• Only 1 master‟s thesis

3. Overview Double Degree programme QUT - SBE
September
Semester 1 at SBE*
Stage I(A) - 26 ECTS
MSc in International Business (Strategic Marketing)
December
Christmas Break
January
Stage I(B) Skills Training „Writing a master‟s thesis‟ at SBE** 4 ECTS
(last 2 weeks)
Travel to Brisbane
End of February
Semester 2 at QUT
Stage II - 30 ECTS
Master of Business
June
Travel back to Maastricht
July
Stage III - SBE Style master‟s Thesis 17 ECTS
August
77 ECTS
* SBE and QUT Students start as 1 cohort in Maastricht.
** Students start writing their thesis in February and continue during second semester.

4. Business School
Great Climate, Great Location

5. Brisbane: a Place to Live and Learn
• Capital of Queensland
• 30° C in summer and 20 ° C in winter
• Relaxed, outdoor lifestyle
• 1.8 million people
• Diverse cultures
• Close to the Gold and Sunshine Coasts

6. QUT
• Incorporated as university 1989
• 40,000 students, 6700 International, 90 Countries
• 7 Faculties
– Built Environment and Engineering
– Business
– Creative Industries
– Education
– Health
– Law
– Science and Technology
• Selectively research intensive
• Focus on applied education
• Cross disciplinary research

7. QUT Business School
• 9000 Students
– 6500 undergraduate
– 2200 postgraduate coursework
– 2500 International students from 80 countries
• 150 academic staff, 60% International
• Strong Community and Business Links
– Business Leaders Forum, Hall of Fame
– Excellent Graduate Outcomes
– Preferred provider of graduates to Brisbane business
community
• Extra Curricular programs like Business
Advantage

8. International Recognition
Harvard Business School has AACSB.
National University of Singapore has EQUIS.
Cambridge University has AMBA.
…QUT Business School and Maastricht University
School of Business and Economics have them all

9. Graduate Outcomes
QUT is Queensland‟s only university with a 5 star ranking
for “getting a job”*
QUT Business School consistently ranks number 1 among
Queensland employers for preferred graduates
*Australian Good Universities Guide

10. Teaching Excellence
QUT won more teaching awards than any other
university in Australia in 2010*
2011 Australian Awards for University Teaching
Awards for Teaching Excellence
Law, Economics and Business – Tommy Tang
Teaching of Large Classes – Abby Cathcart
*Australian Learning and Teaching Council

11. Benefits of this Programme?
– Better preparation for an international career in Marketing
– QUT offers specialisations & courses SBE does not offer
– Two complimentary, educational systems:
• SBE offers more research-driven, case based education
• QUT offers more applied, project-based education
– Opportunity to travel and experience another culture
– Only pay tuition fee at SBE …and earn 2 Master degrees in 1
year!

12. Selection Criteria
• Open only to Strategic Marketing students;
• GPA of 7.0 (or higher) for 2 courses in block 1 (first sit);
• Academic background (bachelor's degree);
• Students' motivation.
 Only 5 places available each year!

13. Costs
• Regular Master tuition fee at SBE + €1000,- administration fee
• NO tuition fee at QUT (€15,650)
• Study, travel and living expenses