Double Degree Programme Structure

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Double Degree Programme Structure

Learn more about how you can combine your NHH studies with the offerings of our partner schools.

First-year graduate students must ensure that their study plan aligns with the requirements of their selected partner school.

The Majors and Options tab provides an overview of possible combinations and the number of available places for NHH students.

In the Partner University tabs, you will find further details for each school. PDF files titled “Program Structure” explain how NHH majors can be combined with partner school programs and specify the degrees you will be eligible to receive.

Majors and options

partner universities

  • Bocconi University, Italy - ECN, ENE, MBM, STR majors

    Bocconi University, Italy - ECN, ENE, MBM, STR majors

    Overview

    • Accreditations: AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA (Triple Crown)
    • Language of instruction: English
    • Documentation of language: None
    • GPA required: None
    • Tuition fee: None
    • Other fees: Graduation fee €365
    • Erasmus+ grant: Available

    Important considerations

    • Bocconi does not accept graduate courses assessed on a pass/fail basis.
    • Students who have completed a bachelor degree in Italy and students who have previously applied unsuccessfully to Bocconi’s MSc program are not eligible to apply for the Double Degree program with Bocconi.

    To graduate, you must fulfill the specified program requirements:

    • Internship: You must complete an internship to graduate
    • Language: You are required to complete an A2-level Italian course by the end of your year at Bocconi in order to graduate.
    • Master's thesis: You will complete your Master’s thesis individually, under the supervision of faculty from both Bocconi and NHH. At Bocconi, the thesis is worth 18–20 ECTS, whereas the NHH requirement is 30 ECTS. Therefore, your NHH supervisor must ensure that the thesis meets the required quality and scope. The thesis must be submitted at Bocconi.

    The Bocconi Double Degree is available only to students enrolled in the following NHH majors:

  • FGV EBAPE, Brazil - All NHH majors

    FGV EBAPE, Brazil - All NHH majors

    FGV EBAPE facts

    • Accreditation: AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA (Triple Crown)
    • Language of instruction: English
    • Documentation of language: none
    • GPA required: none
    • Tuition fee: none

    Programme structure

    Thesis at FGV

    • You will have an FGV supervisor only.
    • You will submit your master's thesis at FGV, following their procedures including an oral defense.
    • The thesis at FGV is awarded 40 ECTS, but will be transferred to NHH as 30 ECTS.

  • HEC Montréal, Canada - BUS and ENE majors

    HEC Montréal, Canada - BUS and ENE majors

    • Accreditation: AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA (Triple Crown)
    • Language of instruction: English
    • Documentation of language: Advanced proficiency in English is required and must be validated by NHH. Submission of an official English language certificate is not necessary.
    • GPA required: None
    • Tuition fee: None; however, an administrative fee of $319.95 applies. All international students at HEC Montréal must have valid health insurance, and the school will automatically enroll you in a health plan. Students who are citizens of countries with a social security agreement with Quebec (e.g. Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden) may be eligible to replace this with the provincial RAMQ plan.

    In order to graduate, you must fulfill the following requirements: 

    The HEC Montréal Double Degree is available to students enrolled in the following NHH majors:

  • Ivey Business School, Canada - All NHH majors

    Ivey Business School, Canada - All NHH majors

    • Accreditation: EQUIS
    • Language of instruction: English
    • Documentation of language: Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English through one of the following:
      • Completion of an undergraduate degree taught in English, or
      • At least two years of work experience in an English-speaking environment, or
      • An official English language test meeting the following minimum scores:
        • TOEFL (internet-based): 100
        • IELTS (General or Academic): 7.0
        • MELAB: 85
        • PTE: 70
        • CAEL: overall 60, with no component below 60
        • Duolingo: 125
        • PELMO: 75

    GPA required: None
    Tuition fee: None

    To graduate, you must fulfill the program-specific requirements.

    • Internship

      Internship

      As part of the program, international professional experience is required during the summer prior to beginning your studies in Canada.

      • For candidates in the International Business (IB) stream: an 8-week internship or equivalent work experience at any company with international operations, approved by NHH.
      • For candidates in Business Analytics: a minimum 10-week internship or equivalent work experience at any company approved by NHH, where the work specifically involves a focus on analytics.

    • Thesis

      Thesis

      • You will complete your Master’s thesis at Ivey, and it must be submitted to Ivey only.
      • The thesis is worth 30 ECTS.

    The Ivey Business School Double Degree offers the following programs:

  • Louvain School of Management, Belgium - All NHH majors

    Louvain School of Management, Belgium - All NHH majors

    • Accreditation: EQUIS
    • Language of instruction: English
    • Documentation of language: Not required
    • GPA required: None
    • Tuition fee: None
    • Erasmus+ grant: Available
    • Other requirements:
      • Louvain allows a maximum of one pass/fail course per semester.
      • Applicants must follow the application process specified by Louvain.

    To graduate, you must fulfill the program-specific requirements.

    • Thesis

      Thesis

      • The master's thesis is submitted at Louvain, with an oral defense conducted at Louvain.
      • The thesis consists of 20 ECTS of written work plus a Technological/Consulting Project, for a total of 30 ECTS.

    Please note that the Louvain Double Degree is available for the following major combinations:

    Course planning

    • ETI450 Corporate Social Responsibility will replace Louvain’s mandatory ethics course, Corporate Social Responsibility.
    • You should not take BUS477 at NHH as this overlaps with a mandatory course at LSM, the Technological/Consulting Project course.

  • Luiss Guido Carli, Italy - ENE major

    Luiss Guido Carli, Italy - ENE major

    • Accreditation: EQUIS, AMBA
    • Language of instruction: English
    • Documentation of language: Not required
    • GPA required: None
    • Tuition fee: None; however, a mandatory graduation fee of €200 and a regional tax of €156 apply
    • Erasmus+ grant: Available
    • Other requirements: Luiss does not accept graduate courses assessed on a pass/fail basis

    To graduate, you must fulfill the program-specific requirements.

    • Internship

      Internship

      • Incoming students are not required to complete an internship. Instead, they will be assigned a project to organize at Luiss. Students are also welcome to undertake an internship in Rome if they prefer. Please contact the Double Degree coordinator for further information.

    • Thesis

      Thesis

      • You will complete your Master’s thesis individually, under the supervision of faculty from Luiss. You are required to defend your thesis orally prior to graduation.
      • The thesis at Luiss consists of 18 ECTS of written work plus project work, totaling 30 ECTS.

    The Luiss Double Degree is available only to students enrolled in the following NHH majors:

  • Nova School of Business and Economics, Portugal - FIE major

    Nova School of Business and Economics, Portugal - FIE major

    • Accreditation: AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA (Triple Crown)
    • Language of instruction: English
    • GPA required: None
    • Tuition fee: None; however, an administrative fee of €36.50, a Final Master’s Certificate fee of €50, and a Diploma fee of €150 apply
    • Erasmus+ grant: Available
    • Other requirements:
      • Nova does not accept graduate courses assessed on a pass/fail basis
      • Applicants who have previously applied unsuccessfully to Nova’s MSc program are not eligible to apply for the Double Degree program
      • If selected by NHH to Nova, you must fulfill additional program-specific requirements.

    • Language

      Language

      • If you are enrolled in the International MSc in Finance program, you must have completed the language requirements as detailed here.
      • All students, whether enrolled in the International MSc in Finance or the regular MSc in Finance, must submit proof of English proficiency at a minimum B2 level. Accepted exams include Cambridge, TOEFL, or IELTS. TOEFL iBT Home Edition certificates are also accepted.

    • Video

      Video

      • For the International MSc in Finance, you must submit a video of no more than 4 minutes in which you explain how and where you envision yourself five years from now in terms of your professional career.

    To graduate, you must fulfill the program-specific requirements:

    • Thesis

      Thesis

      • You will complete your Master’s thesis at Nova, referred to as the “Work Project”, under the supervision of a faculty member at Nova only.
      • The thesis is worth 30 ECTS.

    The Nova Double Degree is available only to students enrolled in the following NHH majors:

    • FIE - Finance

      FIE - Finance

      You may combine the FIE major at NHH with either the highly ranked International Master’s in Finance or the regular Master’s in Finance program at Nova.

      Students who do not meet the requirements for the International Master’s in Finance may enroll in the regular Master’s in Finance. The curriculum is identical, but the regular program does not include the additional career services or the requirements related to language skills and international experience.

  • University of Mannheim, Germany - All NHH majors

    University of Mannheim, Germany - All NHH majors

    • Accreditation: AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA (Triple Crown)
    • Language of instruction: English
    • Documentation of language: Not required
    • GPA required: None
    • Tuition fee: None
    • Erasmus+ grant: Available
    • Other requirements: Mannheim does not accept graduate courses assessed on a pass/fail basis

    To graduate, you must fulfill the program-specific requirements:

    • Thesis

      Thesis

      • You will complete your Master’s thesis at the University of Mannheim, following their requirements and procedures. Topics for Master’s theses are assigned, not chosen individually.
      • You will have a supervisor and must submit your thesis at Mannheim only.
      • The thesis consists of 24 ECTS of written work plus a seminar, for a total of 30 ECTS.

    The Mannheim Double Degree is available only to students enrolled in the following NHH majors:

  • HEC Paris, France - Not offered in the 2026 application round

    HEC Paris, France - Not offered in the 2026 application round

    Not offered in 2026 application round

    Please note: The Double Degree with HEC Paris will not be offered in the 2026 application round. Information about future application rounds will be updated when available.
    • Accreditation: AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA (Triple Crown)
    • Language of instruction: English
    • Documentation of language: Not required
    • GPA required: None
    • Tuition fee: Approximately €34,500 (2024–25) for the full-year program. Scholarships are available for international students.
    • Application: An additional application round will be held at HEC Paris.

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