Double Degree Vs. Semester Abroad

Abstract

Bachelor’s level students at the FHNW School of Business have two options for gaining extended international experience: the double degree or the exchange program. This thesis compares these programs in terms of post-graduation employability. The relatively new double degree program, which FHNW launched in autumn 2024, offers students the opportunity to complete two academic degrees from two different universities and receive two diplomas after successful completion of both institutions’ requirements. As an alternative, students can participate in the well-established exchange program.