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Master of International Business - MIB Double Degree
Program Overview
Double Degree Option
The double degree option enables students to earn their Master of International Business and a second master's degree from one of the global double degree partner universities. This option has been in existence for many years in Europe, and the Smith School of Business is among the first in North America to offer it.
Double Degree Schools
The following schools offer double degree options:
- Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics
- Location: Lisbon, Portugal
- Accreditations: AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS
- Program Duration: 2 years
- Language: English
- Degrees Earned:
- Católica Lisbon International MSC in Management
- Smith's Master of International Business
- ESADE Business School
- Location: Barcelona, Spain
- Accreditations: AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS
- Program Duration: 2 years
- Language: English
- Degrees Earned:
- ESADE degree options:
- Master of Science in Marketing Management
- Master of Science in Finance
- Smith's Master of International Business
- ESADE degree options:
- ESSEC Business School
- Location: Cergy, France
- Accreditations: EQUIS, AACSB
- Program Duration: 2 years
- Language: English
- Degrees Earned:
- ESSEC MSc in Management
- Smith's Master of International Business
- Fundação Getulio Vargas Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo (FGV EAESP)
- Location: São Paulo, Brazil
- Accreditations: AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS
- Program Duration: 2 years
- Language: English
- Degrees Earned:
- Professional Master's in International Management (FGV)
- Smith's Master of International Business
- HKUST Business School
- Location: Hong Kong
- Accreditations: AACSB, EQUIS
- Program Duration: 2 years
- Language: English
- Degrees Earned:
- HKUST degree options:
- Master of Science in Accounting
- Master of Science in Business Analytics
- Master of Science in Family Office and Family Business
- Master of Science in Finance
- Master of Science in Global Operations
- Master of Science in Information and Cyber Security Management
- Master of Science in Information Systems Management
- Master of Science in Marketing
- Smith's Master of International Business
- HKUST degree options:
- INCAE Business School
- Location: The Garita, Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Accreditations: AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS
- Program Duration: 2 years
- Language: English
- Degrees Earned:
- Global MBA (INCAE)
- Smith's Master of International Business
- Maastricht University
- Location: Maastricht, Netherlands
- Accreditations: AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS
- Program Duration: 1.5 years
- Language: English
- Degrees Earned:
- Master of Science in International Business (Maastricht)
- Smith's Master of International Business
- Mannheim University
- Location: Mannheim, Germany
- Accreditations: AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS
- Program Duration: 2 years
- Language: English
- Degrees Earned:
- Master of Science in Management (Mannheim)
- Smith's Master of International Business
- The University of Queensland
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
- Accreditations: AACSB, EQUIS
- Program Duration: 2 years
- Language: English
- Degrees Earned:
- Queensland Master of Global Management
- Smith's Master of International Business
- Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
- Location: Milan, Italy
- Accreditations: EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA
- Program Duration: 2 years
- Language: English
- Degrees Earned:
- Master of Science in Marketing Management (Bocconi)
- Smith's Master of International Business
- Vienna University of Economics and Business
- Location: Vienna, Austria
- Accreditations: AMBA, EQUIS
- Program Duration: 2 years
- Language: English
- Degrees Earned:
- Master in Strategy, Innovation and Management control (WU Wien)
- Smith's Master of International Business
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of a double degree program?
The double degree program offers students the opportunity to earn two master's degrees, providing a unique value proposition and enabling them to further build their expertise in a specific functional area or geography.
How do you decide which universities to collaborate with on a double degree program?
Each double degree partner is one of the best business schools in its respective country, selected based on metrics such as accreditations, rankings, reputation, and international initiatives.
I know that business schools pride themselves on their accreditations, but why is it important to me as a student?
An accreditation is formal recognition of a business school's quality, providing a "stamp of approval" that highlights the school's commitment to meeting high standards.
I speak only English. Will I be expected to speak another language to be eligible for the double degree options?
The language of instruction in all double degree options is English, but some programs may require acquiring additional languages as part of the degree requirements.
For those double degree options in which I will be required to acquire one or more additional languages, will I be fluent by the end of the program?
The goal of these double degree options is not total fluency, but rather to meet pre-determined levels of functionality in the new language(s).
I noticed that several of the double degree options have an internship, thesis, or in-company project as part of the degree requirements - will I be expected to speak the local language to be eligible to meet these requirements?
Every effort will be made to place students with an organization in which English is the principal language, but some level of functionality in the local language will be considered an asset.
Will I have any input into which organization I work with during my internship?
Some double degree options feature internships, and it is up to the student to negotiate the terms of the internship with a representative from the host university.
I noticed that I will be required to complete a thesis as part of the degree requirements for several of the double degree options. How will I find a thesis advisor?
Students are strongly encouraged to pro-actively seek faculty members at the partner university with whom they would like to work, and representatives from the partner universities will provide guidance in selecting an appropriate thesis advisor.
Are any of these double degree options offered in a part-time format?
No, at this point in time, there are no plans to offer part-time double degree options.
Do I really earn two degrees at the end of the program, or is it a joint degree between Smith School of Business and one of your double degree partner universities?
The short answer is: two degrees. At the end of the double degree program, students will receive a Master of International Business degree from Queen's University and the corresponding master's degree from the double degree partner university.
When will I receive each degree?
Neither degree will be awarded until the student has successfully met the degree requirements of both universities.
I understand that Smith School of Business employs learning teams. How do you decide what team to put me on?
Teams are assembled based on diversity and the review of several factors, including age, gender, thinking-style preferences, and cultural backgrounds.
Why am I not permitted to switch teams during the program?
The program strives to emulate the look and feel of a corporate environment, where team members are not always chosen by the individual.
What if I cannot get along with one of my teammates?
At the outset of the program, students will gain valuable team-building skills to help them overcome any challenges that they face along the way.
Are students required to have a laptop?
Yes, students will be expected to have a laptop prior to the beginning of the program.
