International Dual Degrees
Earn two degrees on two continents with UNC Charlotte and the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC) in Milan, Italy, or the Universität Regensburg in Regensburg, Germany. You’ll study for one year at UNC Charlotte and for one year at the partner institution for the program of your choice.
Milan, Italy
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC)
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is an internationally recognized and accredited urban institution located in Milan, the commercial heart of Italy. It is the largest private research university in Europe and the largest Catholic university in the world with over 27,000 students.
Charlotte students in this program may earn the M.S. in Economics from UNC Charlotte and a Laurea Magistrale (LM) in Banking and Finance from UCSC.
Curriculum: Students starting at UNC Charlotte
This is a 48 credit hour program in which students earn 24 credit hours at UNC Charlotte and spend one year at UCSC to earn the additional 24 credit hours. Students can start at either campus and then spend the following year at the partner institution.
Note: This is a sample curriculum and is subject to change. Year 1 at Charlotte will depend upon which concentration you choose.
Year 1 – UNC Charlotte
- Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
- Advanced Microeconomic Theory
- Graduate Econometrics
- Financial Management
- Advanced Business and Economic Forecasting
- Financial Econometrics
- Investment Management
Year 2 – UCSC
- Derivatives Securities Pricing
- Market Microstructure
- Principles of Financial Regulation
- Investment Risk Management
- International Financial Markets
- Thesis Research Hours
- Foreign Language*
- Theology**
In addition to these courses, students are also required to pass the comprehensive exam through UNC Charlotte as well as complete a thesis through UCSC.
* Part of the requirement for the degree is to take a practical Italian language course to learn essential day-to-day words and phrases.
** Part of Italian learning is to take a theology course. This is an appreciation/culture course.
Admissions
Students should apply through UNC Charlotte’s Graduate Admissions online application. Once admitted, you’ll meet with your advisor to determine your fit for the program. If approved, you’ll meet with UNC Charlotte’s Office of Education Abroad to begin the application process with UCSC and you’ll also need to apply to Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore during the fall semester of their first year.
Tuition + Fees
Students applying to UNC Charlotte for the M.S. in Economics dual degree exchange program will pay UNC Charlotte’s tuition for the duration of the program.
Tuition Assistance
A limited number of scholarships may be available each year for students participating in this dual degree program through UNC Charlotte.
The Office of Education Abroad at UNC Charlotte may also have scholarships available for students planning to study abroad. You may be eligible for such scholarships during the year spent in Milan. For more information on these scholarships as well as eligibility requirements, visit the Office of Education Abroad’s website.
Additional information on financial aid and student loans is available on Niner Central.
Regensburg, Germany
Universität Regensburg
The University of Regensburg (Universität Regensburg) is a public research university located in Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany. Founded in 1962, it is one of the younger universities in Germany. The university is known for its modern campus, which is situated on a hill overlooking the historic city of Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Danube River.
The University of Regensburg offers a broad range of academic programs across its 11 faculties and has a strong research focus, with numerous research institutes and centers.
Charlotte students in this program may earn the M.S. in Economics from UNC Charlotte and a M.Sc. in Economics from the University of Regensburg.
Curriculum
Year 1 – UNC Charlotte
- Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
- Advanced Microeconomic Theory
- Graduate Econometrics
- Advanced Business and Economic Forecasting
Concentration: Quantitative Methods in Economics
- Advanced Microeconometrics
- Financial Econometrics
Concentration: Quantitative Financial Economics
- Financial Economic Theory
- Financial Elements of Derivatives
Year 2 – Regensburg
Concentration: Quantitative Methods in Economics
- Quantitative Methods II
- Computational Economics and Finance
- Topics in Macroeconomics and Housing Markets
- Elective
- Seminar
- Thesis Research Hours
Concentration: Quantitative Financial Economics
- Applied Financial Econometrics
- Advanced Monetary Economics
- Computational Economics and Finance
- Advanced Financial Economics
- Seminar
- Thesis Research Hours
Admissions
Students should apply through UNC Charlotte’s Graduate Admissions online application. Once admitted, you’ll meet with your advisor to determine your fit for the program. If approved, you’ll meet with UNC Charlotte’s Office of Education Abroad to begin the application process with the Universität Regensburg during the fall semester of their first year.
Tuition + Fees
Students applying to UNC Charlotte for the M.S. in Economics dual degree exchange program will pay UNC Charlotte’s tuition for the duration of the program.
Tuition Assistance
A limited number of scholarships may be available each year for students participating in this dual degree program through UNC Charlotte.
The Office of Education Abroad at UNC Charlotte may also have scholarships available for students planning to study abroad. You may be eligible for such scholarships during the year spent in Regensburg. For more information on these scholarships as well as eligibility requirements, visit the Office of Education Abroad’s website.
Additional information on financial aid and student loans is available on Niner Central.