Master of Science in Management — International Triple Degree (ITD) Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

The two-year programme MSc in Management – International Triple Degree is a three- or four-semester programme. It is a joint programme offered by Loyola University in New Orleans (USA), SKEMA Business School in Paris (France), and LMU Munich School of Management (Germany).

Students spend their first semester (August to December) at Loyola University in New Orleans (USA). There, they will acquire basic knowledge of various management subjects, such as financial reporting, managerial accounting, organisational behaviour and leadership, strategic marketing, managerial economics and statistics, and ethics and social justice.

Students spend their second semester (January to May) at the SKEMA campus in Paris, France. During this time, they will expand their knowledge by attending advanced courses in corporate finance, innovation and entrepreneurship, international project management, strategic stakeholder management, and supply chain management.

The third semester (May to October) takes place at the LMU Munich School of Management in Germany. Students can once again expect a wide range of different teaching units. They will pursue courses such as strategic communication, data-based decision making, competitive strategy, and financial risk management. In addition, they will work on a consulting project. 

Throughout the programme, the modules are supplemented by various career management offerings and guest lectures.

Upon completing the first three semesters, graduates will have earned the credits necessary to receive the MBA certificate from Loyola University New Orleans. Interested students can opt to write a Master's thesis during the fourth and final semester at the location of their choice. By doing so, they will additionally receive the Diplôme Grande École from SKEMA Business School Paris and the Master of Science in Business Administration from LMU Munich. 

The programme is divided into three or four semesters. Within the first three semesters, students can earn a total of 90 ECTS (45 United States credits), receiving 30 ECTS (15 United States credits) each semester. Upon receiving these credits, graduates will obtain an MBA certificate from Loyola University New Orleans. Additionally, interested candidates can write a Master's thesis during the fourth semester, entitling them to receive a Diplôme Grande École from SKEMA Business School Paris and a Master of Science from LMU Munich.

Loyola University New Orleans (USA)
SKEMA Business School Paris (France)

Application Deadlines:

• Priority Deadline: 15 May
• Regular Deadline: 30 June

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree (in any field).

• Application form — 50 USD application fee (temporarily waived)
• Current résumé
• Official transcripts showing all college work attempted
• Copy of Bachelor's degree diploma
• Online interview
• Optional: Letters of recommendation from professional references
• Optional: GMAT or GRE score report
• 400-word essay: Select one of these questions to answer:
  • Why do you want to pursue the Global MBA Triple Master's degree?
  • How do you think the triple degree programme will enhance your academic and/or professional background? 
  • What makes you an ideal candidate?
• International applicants / applicants that did not complete their Bachelor's degree in an English-speaking country:
  • These applicants must also provide an affidavit of support showing sufficient funds to finance their course of study and living expenses.
  • They must provide proof of their English skills (details below).
  • A translated copy of transcripts may be required for applicants who attended or completed their Bachelor's and/or Master's degree programme outside of the United States.

Further information on the semester contribution can be found here: https://business.loyno.edu/academics/graduate-programs/global-mba-triple-master-program or here: https://www.som.lmu.de/en/studies/study-offer/master-international-triple-degree/index.html.

Living costs (including accommodation and health insurance) in Munich range from 1,000 to 1,200 EUR per month.

Funding opportunities are available. See the programme website for information: https://business.loyno.edu/academics/graduate-programs/global-mba-triple-master-programme.

Rooms in shared flats are popular on the private market and priced at 600 to 1,000 EUR per month if located in central parts of Munich.

For further information, please visit the following link: https://www.lmu.de/en/study/important-contacts/international-office/index.html.