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Contents:
About the Program 4

Program Requirements, Procedures & Credit Articulation 7

I. Eligibility Requirements 8
II. Application Procedure 8-9
III. Credit Articulations 11

Outbound Policies 11

I. Length of Study 11
II. Withdrawing from the Program 11
III. Obligations 12
IV. Important Points to Remember 12
V. Who is Not Eligible to Apply? 13

Partner University List & Fact Sheets 14

Partner University List 16
University Fact Sheets 17

Frequently Asked Questions 23

Contact Information 24

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About the
Program
In the tradition of expanding students’
experience and knowledge within the scope
of higher education, SolBridge actively
engages in graduate level dual degree
programs with its partner universities.

This document is meant to serve as

a guide for students interested in
applying for graduate dual degree
programs. In this document, students
can find definitions, requirements, and
application procedures for SolBridge
graduate dual degree programs.

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Program
Requirements
& Procedures
The outbound student dual degree program provides SolBridge
students with the opportunity to complete half of their studies at
SolBridge and complete the remaining half at a partner university.
Students can obtain two degrees at the completion of the dual
degree program.

In order to qualify to participate in the program, students must

fulfill the criteria set by SolBridge and the host university, as further
outlined by the handbook.

Generally, students who participate in the dual degree program are

not required to pay any fees to SolBridge after they transfer to the
partner university, and any scholarships held at SolBridge prior to the
transfer are void. In some instances however, the agreement between
SolBridge and the host university may require students to continue to
pay tuition at SolBridge. Students are advised to consult the Handbook
and the Study Abroad Office about payment terms and scholarships
before applying.

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Eligibility Application
requirements Procedure
1. SolBridge Application
In order to apply for an outbound dual
degree program, students must meet the a) Check the eligibility requirements
following SolBridge criteria: of SolBridge and the host university.
Inform the Study Abroad Office of your
Minimum Semesters decision to apply to determine courses
Credits Earned Completed you need to take at SolBridge to be
eligible to apply.
MBA 18*/36* As outlined by the
Plan of Study
MS b) Submit the SolBridge Study Abroad
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Plan of Study application form* at least 2 weeks
before the Nomination deadline.
*As outlined by the Plan of Study of a
specific Dual Degree program. *The application form is a Google
Form, a link can be found in the email
Students should also ensure that they announcing the Dual Degree Program
meet the host university’s admission Application at the start of the semester.
requirements. Requirements vary by
university so students should consult the Applications submitted by the [Priority
Handbook and visit the host university’s Deadline] of March 20 during Spring
website for the most up-to-date semester or September 20 during Fall
information on admission requirements. semester will be processed first.

The following GPA and English proficiency Applications after the [Priority Deadline]
scores are recommended by SolBridge: will be processed on a first-come, first-
served basis.
Recommended Recommended
Cumulative English Score c) After the submission of the
GPA application, students will be assessed
3.0 TOEFL iBT 79 ~ 93 (and selected if necessary), and the
results of the assessment will be
IELTS 6.5
announced to students.
If students do not meet the minimum
credits requirement at the time of
application, they are still eligible to apply for
the 2+2 program as long as they are able to
complete the required minimum BEFORE
the start of semester at the host university.

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2. Partner University Application 3. Visa, Courses &
Other Arrangements
a) Study Abroad will nominate the
selected applicants to a partner a) While waiting for the admissions
university. decision, start finding out about the
application process and processing
* Please note that there might be a limit times for the host country visa.
on the number of students that can
be nominated to a partner. Generally, Submit your visa application and
Dual Degree programs that allow to make necessary travel arrangements
maintain a SolBridge scholarship have while keeping in mind the orientation
a limit of applicants accepted per and semester start dates at the host
year. Other programs, with tuition university.
fees paid to a partner university, In addition, pay any advance fees
generally have no limit of students. required by host school (visa deposit,
dorm deposit, etc.).
When more applications than the limit
are received for the same university, b) Complete an online registration for
students will be selected based on their courses, if applicable.
academic performance and motivation.

b) After nomination, generally, you will c) If accepted at the host university,

be contacted via email from the partner submit a copy of your acceptance/
university and you will be asked to fill out admission letter to the Study Abroad
application form of the host university. office, along with other documents:

From this point on, you can start • Acceptance Letter

communicating directly with the host • Clearance Check-list
university. • Responsibility Contract

c) You will next be notified of the Make sure to inform the Study Abroad
admission decision, and the acceptance Office and the host university about
letter will be issued, an important your travel dates.
document for visa application (aka
Admission Letter, Letter of Offer, etc.)

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Very Important!
After graduation from a partner university, a student must
submit a scan of a Diploma and a Final Transcript to Study
Abroad office (studyabroad@solbridge.ac.kr).

If the diploma is not submitted, a student might be expelled from

SolBridge and therefore degree from a partner university might
be cancelled.

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Credit Articulations
Students participating in a graduate dual degree program
are required to send official copies of their transcripts to the
SolBridge Study Abroad Office each semester to maintain
their academic status at SolBridge. Upon completion
of the program, students are required to submit official
copies of their final transcript and a copy of their diploma
to the SolBridge Study Abroad Office to obtain a SolBridge
degree. Students are also required to apply for graduation
and complete the graduation checklist to obtain their
SolBridge degree.

Outbound
Policies
Length of Study
Students will study at the host university for the agreed time
of two years/ one year so long as they do not violate the
laws of the host country or policies of the host university.
Students might have to spend an additional semester at the
host university if they do not transfer enough credits or
if they fail to pass required courses at the host university.

Withdrawing from the

Program
Students can withdraw from the program at any point
during or after the application. However, students must
inform the Study Abroad Office to obtain official approval.
Students are encouraged to carefully consider their
decision before submitting applying for a Dual Degree
program so that withdrawals can be avoided.

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Obligations 4. Students are responsible for applying
for and obtaining visas to exit Korea and
enter the host country. The Study Abroad
Office will offer general guidance
1. Students must keep the Study and provide official documentation if
Abroad Office informed of their necessary but will not be held liable if a
enrollment status at the host university student’s visa application is rejected or
each semester. If students take a leave if a student is unable to obtain a visa on
from the host university (e.g. military, time.
health, general, etc.), students must
duly inform the Study Abroad Office of
their intentions before the start of the
5. Students must submit transcripts
from the host university to SolBridge
given semester. Failure to do so may
in a timely manner to process the
result in disqualification from obtaining
articulation of credits towards their
a SolBridge degree.
SolBridge degree. Failure to do so may
result in disqualification from obtaining a
2. After transferring to the host SolBridge degree.
university, students become the
responsibility of the host university and
must comply with the host university’s
Important
rules and regulations. Students
are subject to the host university’s Points to
disciplinary actions and will be liable for
any damages caused by them to the host Remember
university’s property. The same applies
to the host country’s laws and its penalty
system. Students may be expelled from
1. Students must recognize
expectations and standards vary from
the host university or have their visa
university to university and country
revoked by breaking the host country’s
to country, therefore, performance at
laws or the host university’s rules.
SolBridge may not always be a predictor
of performance elsewhere. While
3. Students are responsible for studying at the host university, students
their expenses. This includes books, should meet the host’s expectations
residence, flights or other costs which and they should be aware of these
they may incur while studying at the expectations before arrival or soon after.
host institution. SolBridge is under no Although efforts are taken to ensure that
obligation to provide financial support students who best represent SolBridge
to students after they have transferred are selected, their performance may not
to the partner university. always be what was expected or hoped
for.

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 2. If students do not meet the minimum credits requirement
at the time of application, they are still eligible to apply for a
dual degree program, so long as they are able to complete
the required tminimum before the start of the admission
semester at the host university. Applications submitted under
these conditions will be monitored to ensure that the students
complete the minimum credits before attending classes at

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the host university.

3. Students cannot apply to a host university that does not

have a dual degree agreement with SolBridge. If students
wish to apply to such a university, the students may apply
for regular academic transfer and must complete the school
drop-out form. Students should consult with the Study Abroad
Office before applying to such universities.

4. Students who wish to participate in a graduate dual degree

program should not participate in a regular semester (Fall/
Spring) exchange program during their time at SolBridge.

5. An English certificate, when required by the host university,

may be provided only for students who submit official English
scores (or genuine online results) and successfully pass the
initial screening interview.

Who is Not Eligible

to Apply?
! Students enrolled as dual degree / transfer students at
SolBridge are not eligible to apply for a dual degree program.
In addition, students who have previously participated in a
regular semester (Fall/Spring) exchange program are also
not eligible to apply unless they give up credits they earned
during the exchange.

! Students are discouraged to participate in any dual degree

program with a partner university which is in their home
country. It is against the intention and the meaning of exchange
program which is encouraging students to experience
the different culture in other foreign countries to build up
their global mindset and vision.(For students from China,
participation in an outbound program in Taiwan is allowed).

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DUAL DEGREE
Partner Universities List
University
Information:
Country University Name Page Number

France Burgundy School of Business P. 18

1+1 for MIMT, MSMA, MTEI, MBA

USA Thunderbird School of Global Management, P. 20

Arizona State University
1+1 for MIMT, MSMA / 0.5+1 for MBA

Switzerland FH Northwestern University of Applied Sciences P. 21

and Arts
1+1 for MIMT, MSMA, MTEI, MBA / 1+0.5 for MBA

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University
Fact Sheets
The factsheets are not exhaustive, for

other university’s factsheets, please

write to studyabroad@solbridge.ac.kr to

request information.

Please note that the following

factsheets are provided for
reference purposes only. For the
most up-to-date information
on requirements and deadlines,
please visit the partner
university website.

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 Burgundy School of Business
Location Dijon and Lyon, France

Program 1+1 for MIMT, MSMA MTEI,

Program at BSB: Master of Science

English Proficiency TOEIC 785; TOEFL 79; IELTS 6.5 – official test is required
Requirement to graduate from BSB It must be submitted at the time of
the application.

CGPA requirement Good academic standing, as expressed in CGPA of 3.0 or

higher

Nomination / Only Fall semester intake available:

Application Nomination: March 31
Deadlines Online application

Estimated Costs Tuition Fee: paid to SolBridge, scholarship applied (paid

according to SolBridge regulations)
Cost of Living:
Dijon: ~800 Euro per month including Accommodation
Lyon: ~900 Euro per month including Accommodation

Accommodation BSB has its own accommodation platform (http://housing.

Options bsb-education.com), where students will find offers.
Students will have to create an account with a specific
login that will be sent upon admission at BSB.

Dijon campus: The International Relations Office still

manages limited offers in public student residences.
Should students be interested, they will receive application
instructions once admitted at BSB.

General information about accommodation can be found

at
https://international.bsb-education.com/preparing-for-your-
stay/?lang=en#tab-beforedeparture

General Academic Fall: end of August/September to end of December

Calendar Spring: January to end of March/April

Useful Website(s) https://global.bsb-education.com/bsbs-programmes/#one-

year-masters

Other Information *A maximum of 3 students per year can join a Program

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 Burgundy School of Business
Available Programs
Dijon Campus:
• MSc Luxury Management & Innovation
• MSc Arts & Cultural Management
• MSc Climate Change & Corporate Finance
• MSc Corporate Finance & Investment Banking
• MSc Data Science & Organisational Behaviour
Lyon Campus:
• MSc Artificial Intelligence & Digital Technology Management
• MSc Green Tech & Sustainable Societies

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 Thunderbird School of Global Management,
Arizona State University
Location Phoenix, Arizona, the United States

Program 1+1 for MIMT, MSMA; 0.5+1 for MBA:

Accelerated Master of Global Management:
• Global Digital Transformation (STEM Certified)
concentration for MIMT
• Data Science (STEM Certified) concentration for
MSMA
• Global Business (STEM Certified) concentration for
MBA
(Plans of study available, please request studyabroad@
solbridge.ac.kr)

English Proficiency Waived for dual degree students (confirmation of English

Requirement as the medium of instruction at SolBridge can be used).

CGPA & other Good academic standing, as expressed in CGPA of 3.0 or

requirements higher. GMAT/GRE waived for dual degree students.

Nomination / Fall: October 30 (early consideration), March 30 (final)

Application Spring: June 7 (first round), October 4 (final)
Deadlines

Estimated Costs Application Fee: $115

Program Deposit: $500
Program Cost: $53,000

Merit-based scholarships available to all

qualifying students

Tuition subject to change. Scholarship

opportunities at thunderbird.asu.edu/scholarships

Accommodation On-campus and off-campus housing:

Options https://thunderbird.asu.edu/students/student-housing

General Academic Fall: end of August/September to December

Calendar Spring: January to April

Useful Website(s) https://thunderbird.asu.edu/degrees/graduate/master-

global-management

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FH Northwestern University of Applied Sciences
and Arts, Switzerland
Location Olten, Switzerland

Program Master of Science in International Management

1+1 for MiMT, MSMA, MTEI, MBA / 0.5+1 for MBA
(Plans of study available, please request studyabroad@
solbridge.ac.kr)

English Proficiency C1/advanced level – no proof needed. Every student will

Requirement be interviewed.

CGPA requirement 4.8 Swiss grading system (equivalent to C+ average at

SolBridge)

Other requirement One year of work experience required.

Nomination / Spring Intake: 30 October

Application Fall (Autumn) Intake: 30 April
Deadlines

Estimated Costs Tuition fee: CHF 7,500.00 + 110.00 per semester

Accommodation Campus Olten: CHF 450.00 – 600.00 per
month
Useful information for additional costs:
Cost of Living in Switzerland: Everything You Need To
Know [Updated July 2020] - Studying in Switzerland

Accommodation Accommodation Campus Olten: Accommodation | FHNW

Options

General Academic Study start in Spring: Week 7 (18.02.2022)

Calendar Study start in Fall (Autumn): Week 37 (16.09.2022)

Useful Website(s) Master in International Management | FHNW

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Frequently Asked
Questions
1. . Can I apply to a university that does not have a dual degree agreement with
SolBridge?

In such a case, Study Abroad Office will not assist you with the application. Your application
will be processed by other university and treated as a regular transfer application because
credits are not transferrable without prior agreement between universities. You must apply to
drop out of SolBridge if you choose to apply to such a university.

2. Can I submit TOEFL or other English score instead of IELTS?

Please consult Study Abroad or directly the English proficiency requirement section of the
target university website. Universities typically post a list of accepted tests and minumum
requirements of each test.

3. Can I withdraw from a program after being accepted?

It is possible to withdraw from a program, but you must inform the host university and the
Study Abroad office. An official approval from both universities will be required to process
the withdrawal.

4. Can I return to SolBridge after withdrawing from a 2+2 program?

Generally, yes, but you will need to follow additional procedures before returning. Consult
with the Study Abroad Office before returning.

5. Do I need to complete all Required Courses of the university I am applying to?

Yes, students are expected to complete all Required Courses to ensure their successful
admission to a dual degree program. Please consult Study Abroad if you have difficulties with
fulfilling the required courses of a particular dual degree program.

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Contact
Information
SolBridge Offices

For general inquiries about 2+2/3+1 dual degree

programs, please write to:
studyabroad@solbridge.ac.kr. For
questions regarding other matters, please contact
the appropriate office:

Career Development Center Finance Office

Office: 3rd floor, SolBridge Office: 5th floor, SolBridge
Tel: +82.42.630.8849 Tel: +82.42.630.8842
E-mail: cdc@solbridge.ac.kr E-mail: solfinance@solbridge.ac.kr

Residence & Housing Immigration & Medical Insurance

Office: A-Site, Sol-Geo Dormitory Office: 5th floor, SolBridge
Tel: +82.42.630.8808
Tel: +82.42.630.9926
E-mail:
E-mail: solgeo@solbridge.ac.kr
studentservices@solbridge.ac.kr
Academic Affairs Office Student Services Office
Office: 5th floor, SolBridge Office: 5th floor, SolBridge
Tel: +82.42.630.8808
Tel: +82.42.630.8815
E-mail:
E-mail: leokim@solbridge.ac.kr
studentservices@solbridge.ac.kr
Library Services IT Help Desk
Office: 2nd floor, SolBridge Office: 5th floor, Website:
Tel: +82.42.630.8852 facebook.com/groups/
E-mail: solibrary@solbridge.ac.kr SolBridgeITHelpDesk

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