Prague University of Economics and Business
lsm | Louvain-la-Neuve, Mons, Charleroi
LSM x Prague University of Economics and Business (VSE) Double Degree
Aim to become an expert in Finance and Accounting while mastering best practices in Management? The Double Degree with the Prague University of Economics and Business (VSE) in the Czech Republic offers a highly specialized two-year path, granting you two international Master's degrees.
Programme at a Glance: LSM/VSE Master's
This intensive, two-year track is designed for students seeking deep expertise in Finance and Accounting alongside their management studies.
Standard period of study: 4 Semesters (2 years), full-time.
Start: Fall semester (mid-September at LSM)
Language: Entirely in English
Degrees awarded: Two Master's Degrees upon completion of the required credits of each university: 1) LSM's "Master en sciences de gestion, à finalité spécialisée" OR "Master en ingénieur de gestion, à finalité spécialisée" (Master in Management/Business Engineering with a specialized finality) AND 2) VSE's "Master in Finance and Accounting".
Fees: Tuition is paid only to your Home University. Administrative fees may apply at the Host University.
Academic Structure & Specialization
If you apply through LSM, your home university will be the LSM, you will therefore spend your first year at LSM and your second year at NHH as your host university.
Dual Specialization: Management, Finance & Accounting
This is a dedicated program designed to combine core management skills from LSM with specialized Finance and Accounting expertise from VSE.
| Institution | Expertise/Major | Focus Area |
| LSM (UCLouvain) | Management (Master en sciences de gestion) or Business Engineering (Master en ingénieur de gestion) | Major to choose |
| VSE | Master in Finance and Accounting. | Finance and Accounting |
Integrated Master's Thesis Requirements
The Double Degree requires the completion of one single Master's thesis to satisfy the requirements of both universities.
· Supervision: You must secure two professors: one from LSM and one from VSE. One acts as the main supervisor, and the other as the reader.
· Procedure: The thesis is written in English. Students typically begin preparatory work during the first year.
· Defense: A mandatory oral defense is required. This takes place virtually (via videoconference) in the presence of at least two professors.
Academic Calendar
| Semester | @ LSM (Belgium) | @ VSE (Czech Republic) |
| Fall Semester | Mid-September to Mid/end-December (Exams in January) | Mid-September to Mid/end-December. (Exam period in December and January). |
| Spring Semester | End of January/Beginning of February to Mid-end May. (Exams in June) | Mid-February to Mid-May. (Exam period in May-June) |
| Resit Session | Mid-August to Early September | N/A (Follow VSE policy) |
How to Apply
| Application Route | Home University | Study Sequence |
| Apply through LSM | LSM (UCLouvain) | Year 1: LSM - Year 2: VSE |
| Apply through VSE | VSE | Year 1: VSE - Year 2: LSM |
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