1. Basic Information Selection procedure for the Double Degree in the

Selection procedure for the Double Degree in the
Master in Consumer Affairs (MCA)
1.
Basic Information
Target group: students studying Consumer Affairs (MCA)
Partner Universities for the Double Degree Program (number of exchange rates per year):
 Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University (5) – AU
 Department of Social Sciences, Wageningen University (5) - WU
Period abroad:
 WU: 1 or 2 semesters (3rd and 4th study semester)
 AU: 1 semester (3rd or 4th study semester )
Degree awarded:
„Master of Science“ (TUM School of Management)
and
“Master of Science of Marketing” or “Master of Science in Consumer Affairs Management” (Aarhus School of
Business, Aarhus University)
or
“Master of Science (Management, Economics and Consumer Studies with Specialization European Consumer
Affairs)” (Wageningen University)
Teaching language:
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English
Sample Study Plans for the Double Degree Program
Study program for the Double Degree at AU:
1st semester
2nd semester
Courses at TUM (30
ECTS)
Courses at TUM (30
ECTS)
3rd semester
AU – Consumer Affairs
Management (30 ECTS)
4th semester
Thesis at TUM (30 ECTS)
or
or
Thesis at TUM (30 ECTS)*
AU – Marketing (30
ECTS)*
* to be discussed with the MCA program management (Dr. Hamacher) beforehand
Study program for the Double Degree at WU:
1st semester
2nd semester
Courses at TUM (30
ECTS)
Courses at TUM (30
ECTS)
3rd semester
WU – Consumer Studies
(36 ECTS)
or
4th semester
Thesis at WU (jointly
supervised, 30 ECTS)
WU – Marketing
Management (36 ECTS)
3.
Double Degree Admission Criteria
Admission requirements for the double degree program at Aarhus University (AU):
Marketing:
- A relevant undergraduate degree in for instance economics, commerce or business administration
- At least 75 ECTS in the above mentioned relevant academic areas gained within the previous degree
- At least 15 ECTS within mathematics and statistics gained within the previous degree
- Further hint: AU does not accept a German as a Foreign Language course (6 ECTS) as part of the 30
ECTS on the first semester. Therefore students seeking for double degree with AU who chose a 6 ECTS
course during the first semester at TUM are required to do one extra module (6 ECTS) at TUM prior to the
departure to AU.
Consumer Affairs Management:
- A relevant undergraduate degree in for instance economics, commerce or business administration
- At least 75 ECTS in the above mentioned relevant academic areas
- At least 15 ECTS within mathematics and statistics
- Further hint: AU does not accept a German as a Foreign Language course (6 ECTS) as part of the 30
ECTS on the first semester. Therefore students seeking for double degree with AU who chose a 6 ECTS
course during the first semester at TUM are required to do one extra module (6 ECTS) at TUM prior to the
departure to AU.
Admission requirements for the double degree program at Wageningen University (WU):
Marketing Management:
- min. 60 ECTS within socio-economic courses from your previous academic course (e.g. Bachelor’s
degree)
- detailed distribution of the 60 ECTS (will be evaluated in a flexible way): 30 ECTS in Marketing
Management courses, 18 ECTS Consumer Studies courses and 12 ECTS in other socio-economic
courses
Consumer Studies:
- min. 60 ECTS within socio-economic courses from your previous academic course (e.g. Bachelor’s
degree)
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4.
detailed distribution of the 60 ECTS (will be evaluated in a flexible way): 30 ECTS in Consumer Studies
courses, 18 ECTS in Marketing Management courses and 12 ECTS in other socio-economic courses
Tuition Fees
Based on national regulations each EURECA University charges different amounts of tuition fee for the Double
Degree Program:
Host University:
Aarhus University
Wageningen University
5.
EU-Students
Double Degree
none
1,835 Euro
Non-EU-Students
Double Degree
10,000 Euro
13,500 Euro
Application
Application deadline: 01 December of each year
Required documents:
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transcript of records of your previous diploma, e.g. Bachelor’s diploma (including translation if the original
language is not English or German)
One motivation letter in English (max. 1,5 pages)
C.V.
Matriculation confirmation
Application document (will be provided here in November: http://www.wi.tum.de/en/studyabroad/outgoing/double-degree-programme/eureca/)
If applicable: Filled in and signed accommodation database form (will be provided here in November:
http://www.wi.tum.de/en/study-abroad/outgoing/double-degree-programme/eureca/)
If applicable: documents giving proof of your social commitment, awards, scholarships
NEW: Signed checklist (will be provided here in November: http://www.wi.tum.de/en/studyabroad/outgoing/double-degree-programme/eureca/)
The documents submitted shall be printed on one side and held together with a paper clip. Document folders or
staples are not desired.
Confirmation of receipt of your complete documents will be sent out electronically at the latest after 15th
December. It is not possible to submit documents after the expiry of the application deadline. Submission of the
documents in good time is deemed to be the date of the receipt as stamped by the Student Exchange Office.
Application procedure:
The nomination for one of our partner universities is based on the application documents. The partner university
by itself decides about the acceptance of the student in the double degree program.
It is possible to apply for the EURECA exchange program at the same time. However, the application for the
double degree will be given priority. As soon as a nomination for the Double Degree program has been granted,
the application for the EURECA exchange program will be annulled.
Contact details:
Please send your complete application to:
Technische Universitaet Muenchen
TUM School of Management
International Student Exchange Office/ Ms. Manuela Sato
Arcisstr. 21
80333 Munich/ Germany
or hand these in personally at the TUM SOM International Student Exchange Office (TUM Main Campus,
Luisenstrasse/crossing Theresienstrasse, building No. 0505, room 1547). Opening hours can be found here:
http://www.wi.tum.de/en/study-abroad/contact/
Please note that only complete applications can be accepted and incomplete applications cannot be considered.
You may also use the mail box by the office door on the first floor (next to room 1547, will be installed approx. in
November 2013). Applications via fax or by e-mail are not permitted.
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Further Information and counseling
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http://www.mca.wi.tum.de/index.php?id=14
http://www.wi.tum.de/abroad/outgoing
for questions regarding study matters: Dr. Christiane Hamacher, christiane.hamacher@wi.tum.de
for study abroad matters: Manuela Sato, abroad@wi.tum.de or manuela.sato@wi.tum.de