ONE PROGRAM, TWO DEGREES,

COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES

Bachelor of Business Administration and Economics Double Degree Program

University American College Skopje & Universita di Roma Tor Vergata

THE UNIVERSITIES

WHY ENROLL?

⯈ Pursue your undergraduate BA and earn not one, but two diplomas!

⯈ Spend two years studying in Skopje and the third year in Rome!

⯈ Learn from the best internationally acclaimed professors in a truly global environment

⯈ Gain a competitive advantage over your peers and unlock countless opportunities for your future career

⯈ Be a part of an exclusive group of students to take advantage of this unique opportunity for a real international educational experience

LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE!APPLY NOW!

*Although the Double Degree program with Tor Vergata is not included in the ACBSP accreditation, the accreditation itself is a significant proof of the quality of processes at UACS in respect of business related education

UNIVERSITY OF ROME TOR VERGATA

The University of Rome Tor Vergata was established in 1982 in the beautiful historical city of Rome, and it is structured in 6 Schools (Economics; Law; Engineering; Humanities and Philosophy; Medicine and Surgery; Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences) which are organized in 18 Departments. The University of Rome Tor Vergata is committed to being an open space to develop advanced and high-quality knowledge, lifelong learning and training for youngsters and adults, to conceive and experiment innovative solutions hence achieving sustainable development. Tor Vergata has an outstanding international ranking, which is another evidence for quality. Currently, they are ranking among:

⯈ The Top 500 universities in the world by the ARWU Shanghai Ranking of World Universities

⯈ The Top 500 Universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World Universities Ranking

⯈=The Top 300 Global Universities by the US News and World Report University Ranking

⯈ The Top 150 for its Economics Department by the QS Top Universities Ranking

⯈ The Top "50 under 50" by the QS Top Universities Ranking

UNIVERSITY AMERICAN COLLEGE SKOPJE

The University American College Skopje is an institution for higher education that combines the best of American and European educational experiences. It was founded with the understanding that all people are created equal and enriched by education. Founded in 2005 as one of the few private and indepen-dent universities in the Republic of Macedonia.The University is accredited in the Republic of Macedonia by the Board for Accreditation and is licensed by the Ministry for Education and Science to oper-ate as an institution for higher education. The University is accredited interna-tionally by ACBSP – Accrediting Council for Business Schools and Program.It offers American efficiency through carefully designed curricula that incorporates up to date professional literature and case studies from distin-guished authors. UACS considers itself a Third Generation University – University independent from Governmental support, mainly teaching in English and operational in a regional or global market.It is currently ranked as the 1st private in Macedonia and 5th on a national level according to the ARWU Shanghai Jiao Tong ranking.

The Bachelor in Business Administration & Economics adds a strong value to anyone's curriculum. It is fully taught in English and represents a strong plus for an inter-national career.

The programme provides the competencies and the con-ceptual and methodological tools to cope with the com-plexity of a global economy and the internal dynamics of organisations and institutions that elaborate their strategies in it. The programme presents a multidisciplinary approach, dealing with concepts and models from Management, Eco-nomics, Finance, and Quantitative Methods. The structure of the programme is continuously updated, focusing on the development of concrete links between theory and real-world applications. The international context supports our students to strengthen their own integration and competi-tion abilities that we strongly believe as fundamental ones to successfully take on the professional and personal life.

ENROLMENT CRITERIA

⯈ High school diploma and high school transcripts (original documents) (Prospective students who have earned a high school diploma from an institution abroad need to obtain recognition of foreign qualifications of high school transcripts and diploma on part of the Ministry of Educa-tion and Science of RM, as well as for the translated doc-uments which will be returned to the Ministry.

⯈ Birth certificate or proof of citizenship (original documents)

⯈ One (1) photo

⯈ Proof of English language proficiency – level B2 (All internationally recognized tests are accepted. If the can-didate does not possess a language proficiency certifi-cate, English language tests will be organized by UACS to determine the English proficiency level according to CEFR)

⯈ Passing an entrance exam for the Double Degree pro-gram and an interview with UACS academia

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Once students are admitted to the university, they must follow the criteria bellow in order to pursue the Dual Degree program:

⯈ be fully enrolled in the Bachelor programme at his/her home institution;

⯈ have a good knowledge of Mathematics (minimum grade: C)

⯈ have an English level of B2

⯈ maintain a GPA of at least 2.0

⯈ have completed at least 105 credits at their home insti-tution in order to spend the rest of the program at Tor Vergata

⯈ earn at least 48 credit hours at Tor Vergata

THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ECONOMICS

University American College Skopje >> One Program, Two Degrees, Countless Oportunities

THE UNIVERSITIES

WHY ENROLL?

⯈ Pursue your undergraduate BA and earn not one, but two diplomas!

⯈ Spend two years studying in Skopje and the third year in Rome!

⯈ Learn from the best internationally acclaimed professors in a truly global environment

⯈ Gain a competitive advantage over your peers and unlock countless opportunities for your future career

⯈ Be a part of an exclusive group of students to take advantage of this unique opportunity for a real international educational experience

LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE!APPLY NOW!

*Although the Double Degree program with Tor Vergata is not included in the ACBSP accreditation, the accreditation itself is a significant proof of the quality of processes at UACS in respect of business related education

UNIVERSITY OF ROME TOR VERGATA

The University of Rome Tor Vergata was established in 1982 in the beautiful historical city of Rome, and it is structured in 6 Schools (Economics; Law; Engineering; Humanities and Philosophy; Medicine and Surgery; Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences) which are organized in 18 Departments. The University of Rome Tor Vergata is committed to being an open space to develop advanced and high-quality knowledge, lifelong learning and training for youngsters and adults, to conceive and experiment innovative solutions hence achieving sustainable development. Tor Vergata has an outstanding international ranking, which is another evidence for quality. Currently, they are ranking among:

⯈ The Top 500 universities in the world by the ARWU Shanghai Ranking of World Universities

⯈ The Top 500 Universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World Universities Ranking

⯈=The Top 300 Global Universities by the US News and World Report University Ranking

⯈ The Top 150 for its Economics Department by the QS Top Universities Ranking

⯈ The Top "50 under 50" by the QS Top Universities Ranking

UNIVERSITY AMERICAN COLLEGE SKOPJE

The University American College Skopje is an institution for higher education that combines the best of American and European educational experiences. It was founded with the understanding that all people are created equal and enriched by education. Founded in 2005 as one of the few private and indepen-dent universities in the Republic of Macedonia.The University is accredited in the Republic of Macedonia by the Board for Accreditation and is licensed by the Ministry for Education and Science to oper-ate as an institution for higher education. The University is accredited interna-tionally by ACBSP – Accrediting Council for Business Schools and Program.It offers American efficiency through carefully designed curricula that incorporates up to date professional literature and case studies from distin-guished authors. UACS considers itself a Third Generation University – University independent from Governmental support, mainly teaching in English and operational in a regional or global market.It is currently ranked as the 1st private in Macedonia and 5th on a national level according to the ARWU Shanghai Jiao Tong ranking.

The Bachelor in Business Administration & Economics adds a strong value to anyone's curriculum. It is fully taught in English and represents a strong plus for an inter-national career.

The programme provides the competencies and the con-ceptual and methodological tools to cope with the com-plexity of a global economy and the internal dynamics of organisations and institutions that elaborate their strategies in it. The programme presents a multidisciplinary approach, dealing with concepts and models from Management, Eco-nomics, Finance, and Quantitative Methods. The structure of the programme is continuously updated, focusing on the development of concrete links between theory and real-world applications. The international context supports our students to strengthen their own integration and competi-tion abilities that we strongly believe as fundamental ones to successfully take on the professional and personal life.

ENROLMENT CRITERIA

⯈ High school diploma and high school transcripts (original documents) (Prospective students who have earned a high school diploma from an institution abroad need to obtain recognition of foreign qualifications of high school transcripts and diploma on part of the Ministry of Educa-tion and Science of RM, as well as for the translated doc-uments which will be returned to the Ministry.

⯈ Birth certificate or proof of citizenship (original documents)

⯈ One (1) photo

⯈ Proof of English language proficiency – level B2 (All internationally recognized tests are accepted. If the can-didate does not possess a language proficiency certifi-cate, English language tests will be organized by UACS to determine the English proficiency level according to CEFR)

⯈ Passing an entrance exam for the Double Degree pro-gram and an interview with UACS academia

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Once students are admitted to the university, they must follow the criteria bellow in order to pursue the Dual Degree program:

⯈ be fully enrolled in the Bachelor programme at his/her home institution;

⯈ have a good knowledge of Mathematics (minimum grade: C)

⯈ have an English level of B2

⯈ maintain a GPA of at least 2.0

⯈ have completed at least 105 credits at their home insti-tution in order to spend the rest of the program at Tor Vergata

⯈ earn at least 48 credit hours at Tor Vergata

THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ECONOMICS

University American College Skopje >> One Program, Two Degrees, Countless Oportunities

THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM

YEAR 1

Course ECTS

Principles of Management

Fundamentals of Business Administration

Business Administration and Accounting

Business Math 1

Business Math 2

Introduction to Microeconomics

Introduction to Marketing

Business Law

Computer Applications

Internship

9

6

6

6

6

12

6

6

6

2

Total ECTS 65

YEAR 2

Course ECTS

Quantitative Methods 1 (Statistics)

Quantitative Methods 2 (Operations Research)

Introduction to Macroeconomics

Uniform Private law

Intro to Finance 1

Intro to Finance 2

Game Theory

Industrial Organization

Economic History

Internship

6

6

9

6

6

6

6

9

6

2

Total ECTS 62

EU Corporate Law

Financial Accounting

Students choose one concentration (module) and two elective courses

Concentration 1 (Module): Economics

Econometrics

Public Economic and Policy

Mathematical Finance

Quantitative Methods 3

Concentration 2 (Module): Business Administration

Contract Law

Business Organization

Financial Analysis

Business Planning

Elective Courses

Knowledge management

Econometrics

Public Economic and Policy

Mathematical Finance

Quantitative Methods 3

Contract Law

Business Organization

Financial Analysis

Business Planning

Internship

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

2

Total ECTS

FINAL PROJECT

50

3

YEAR 3

Course ECTS

University American College Skopje >> One Program, Two Degrees, Countless Oportunities

GRADING TABLE EQUIVALENCY

Percent %LetterGrade

New MacedonianEquivalent Grade

Italian Equivalent grade

GPA Credits Quality PointsTotal

Quality Pts

96-100 A 6-8 (6/8)*4.0 24/32

90-95 A- 6-8 (6/8)*3.67 22/29.3

87-89 B+ 6-8 (6/8)*3.33 20/26.6

83-86 B 6-8 (6/8)*3.0 18/24

80-82 B- 6-8 (6/8)*2.67 16/21.3

77-79 C+ 6-8 (6/8)*2.33 14/18.6

73-76 C 6-8 (6/8)*2.0 12/16

70-72 C- 6-8 (6/8)*1.67 10/13.3

67-69 D+ 6-8 (6/8)*1.33 8/10.6

67-69 D+ 6-8 (6/8)*1.33 8/10.6

63-66 D 6-8 (6/8)*1.0 6/8

63-66 D 6-8 (6/8)*1.0 6/8

60-62 D- 6-8 (6/8)*0.67 4/5.3

60-62 D- 6-8 (6/8)*0.67 4/5.3

0-60 F

Одлично 93-100 10

Одлично

Многу Добро 85-92 9

Многу Добро

Добро 77-84 8

Добро

Доволно 69-76 7

Доволно

Положено 60-68 6

Положено

Положено

Положено

Положено

Положено

Недоволно 0-59 5

30 e lode A 4,00

30 3,67

29 B 3,33

28 3,00

27 2,67

26 C 2,33

25 2,00

24 1,67

23 D 1,33

22 1,33

21 1,00

20 1,00

19 0,67

18 0,67

0-17 F 0,00 6-8 (6/8)*0.00 0/0

THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM

YEAR 1

Course ECTS

Principles of Management

Fundamentals of Business Administration

Business Administration and Accounting

Business Math 1

Business Math 2

Introduction to Microeconomics

Introduction to Marketing

Business Law

Computer Applications

Internship

9

6

6

6

6

12

6

6

6

2

Total ECTS 65

YEAR 2

Course ECTS

Quantitative Methods 1 (Statistics)

Quantitative Methods 2 (Operations Research)

Introduction to Macroeconomics

Uniform Private law

Intro to Finance 1

Intro to Finance 2

Game Theory

Industrial Organization

Economic History

Internship

6

6

9

6

6

6

6

9

6

2

Total ECTS 62

EU Corporate Law

Financial Accounting

Students choose one concentration (module) and two elective courses

Concentration 1 (Module): Economics

Econometrics

Public Economic and Policy

Mathematical Finance

Quantitative Methods 3

Concentration 2 (Module): Business Administration

Contract Law

Business Organization

Financial Analysis

Business Planning

Elective Courses

Knowledge management

Econometrics

Public Economic and Policy

Mathematical Finance

Quantitative Methods 3

Contract Law

Business Organization

Financial Analysis

Business Planning

Internship

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

2

Total ECTS

FINAL PROJECT

50

3

YEAR 3

Course ECTS

University American College Skopje >> One Program, Two Degrees, Countless Oportunities

GRADING TABLE EQUIVALENCY

Percent %LetterGrade

New MacedonianEquivalent Grade

Italian Equivalent grade

GPA Credits Quality PointsTotal

Quality Pts

96-100 A 6-8 (6/8)*4.0 24/32

90-95 A- 6-8 (6/8)*3.67 22/29.3

87-89 B+ 6-8 (6/8)*3.33 20/26.6

83-86 B 6-8 (6/8)*3.0 18/24

80-82 B- 6-8 (6/8)*2.67 16/21.3

77-79 C+ 6-8 (6/8)*2.33 14/18.6

73-76 C 6-8 (6/8)*2.0 12/16

70-72 C- 6-8 (6/8)*1.67 10/13.3

67-69 D+ 6-8 (6/8)*1.33 8/10.6

67-69 D+ 6-8 (6/8)*1.33 8/10.6

63-66 D 6-8 (6/8)*1.0 6/8

63-66 D 6-8 (6/8)*1.0 6/8

60-62 D- 6-8 (6/8)*0.67 4/5.3

60-62 D- 6-8 (6/8)*0.67 4/5.3

0-60 F

Одлично 93-100 10

Одлично

Многу Добро 85-92 9

Многу Добро

Добро 77-84 8

Добро

Доволно 69-76 7

Доволно

Положено 60-68 6

Положено

Положено

Положено

Положено

Положено

Недоволно 0-59 5

30 e lode A 4,00

30 3,67

29 B 3,33

28 3,00

27 2,67

26 C 2,33

25 2,00

24 1,67

23 D 1,33

22 1,33

21 1,00

20 1,00

19 0,67

18 0,67

0-17 F 0,00 6-8 (6/8)*0.00 0/0

COSTS OF THE PROGRAM

The students pay tuition at their home institution (e.g. they pay the full tuition at UACS). Apart from the tuition, there are other costs associated with the program that students will incur whilst spending their year abroad: international travel; room and board expenses, mandatory health insurance for international students or equivalent private insurance, textbooks and miscellaneous expenses.

STUDENT LIFE IN ROME

ACCOMMODATION is a very important factor when spending a year abroad. Therefore we are suggesting some accommodation options that might be beneficial for any future students.

Option 1: Campus X

CampusX is perfect for those looking for something more than just an accommodation. CampusX Rome offers a series of services designed to simplify your life, so you can dedicate yourself to what you really like. Among the many amenities you can find a gym, laundry, conference rooms, a fantastic restaurant with affordable prices, and the best part of all, it is 10 minute walking distance from the campus of Tor Vergata. There is also a bus shuttle service and a metro station nearby to take you to the center. The costs for accommodation can be found on the official CampusX website http://www.campusx.it/roma/ and varies between 450 and 600 EUR per month.

The structure was built in less than three years and it offers 1,540 beds, divided into 17 units on an area of 50,000 square meters with 15,000 square meters of green areas. The 17 units are grouped around a large park area equipped for sports and sport related lifestyle. Except for transitory passages, it is entirely dedicated to pedestrians or cycling traffic.

Option 2: Private Accommodation

Students may choose to rent a private apartment at their leisure to share with roommates. Outside the city center, renting an apartment would cost anywhere between 300 and 600 EUR depending on location and number of roommates.

LIVING COSTS, apart from accommodation also make up a major part of student expenditure. Bellow you can find a breakdown of the approximate costs for living in Rome.

Monthly utilities (water, electricity, cable tv etc.)

50 - 100

Monthly groceries (bread, dairy products, vegetables, meat, fruit etc. in supermarket)

100 - 150

Monthly toiletries (from supermarket) 100 - 150

Monthly transport (public transport pass) 30

Meal at a fast food chain (combo menu) or lunch at a non – elite restaurant

7 - 15

Coffee or beverage at a café 1.20 – 3.50

Phone number and internet package (monthly plan)

10 - 20

Total approximate monthly cost 300 - 500

Total expenses (accommodation + monthly living costs)

700-900 EUR

These costs are an approximation in accordance with the living standards and the associated costs for living in Rome. More information can be found on the following web pages: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Rome

Is there a prerequisite to enrolling into the dual degree program?

Since this is a unique and elite program with limited placement available, students will need to prepare for an entrance exam, a brief interview with academia, and provide proof of English level proficiency (if not available, the student will take a English level proficiency test at the university along with the entrance exam. There will be two dates for the entrance exams, one in June and one in September. The exact date, time and location will be published and made available to the candidates.

Can I study as a part time student?

Unfortunately, there is no option for part-time studies for this academic program at this time.

Do I have to obtain a student visa to study in Italy?

Yes, a student visa has to be issued to persons that are intending to stay in Italy for a period longer than 90 days consecutively and pursue a degree. Our International Student Coordinator will help you with this process.

What will happen if I don't go to study in Italy in the last

academic year?

If due to unforeseen circumstances the student cannot complete the academic program at Tor Vergata, he will be only issued one degree from University American College Skopje (i.e. he will not obtain degrees from both universities, but will be able to complete the program and graduate)

Can I transfer from another school or from another program

at UACS?

In case the seats for the program have not been filled, and the candidate fulfills the eligibility and entrance requirements of the program, he/she may apply for a transfer to the Dual Degree Program. The compatibility of the courses that the candidate has already taken and the academic program shall be made at the discretion of the Dean of the School.

Will I have to verify my diploma (qualification) in my country?

Each country has a different verification process and policy for university diplomas. In the case of this particular academic program, the UACS diploma will not have to be verified in Macedonia, while the Tor Vegrata diploma should be. In Italy, it would be the other way around. Our International Student Coordinator can help in clarifying the process and documentation required for verification of degrees.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

University American College Skopje >> One Program, Two Degrees, Countless Oportunities

COSTS OF THE PROGRAM

The students pay tuition at their home institution (e.g. they pay the full tuition at UACS). Apart from the tuition, there are other costs associated with the program that students will incur whilst spending their year abroad: international travel; room and board expenses, mandatory health insurance for international students or equivalent private insurance, textbooks and miscellaneous expenses.

STUDENT LIFE IN ROME

ACCOMMODATION is a very important factor when spending a year abroad. Therefore we are suggesting some accommodation options that might be beneficial for any future students.

Option 1: Campus X

CampusX is perfect for those looking for something more than just an accommodation. CampusX Rome offers a series of services designed to simplify your life, so you can dedicate yourself to what you really like. Among the many amenities you can find a gym, laundry, conference rooms, a fantastic restaurant with affordable prices, and the best part of all, it is 10 minute walking distance from the campus of Tor Vergata. There is also a bus shuttle service and a metro station nearby to take you to the center. The costs for accommodation can be found on the official CampusX website http://www.campusx.it/roma/ and varies between 450 and 600 EUR per month.

The structure was built in less than three years and it offers 1,540 beds, divided into 17 units on an area of 50,000 square meters with 15,000 square meters of green areas. The 17 units are grouped around a large park area equipped for sports and sport related lifestyle. Except for transitory passages, it is entirely dedicated to pedestrians or cycling traffic.

Option 2: Private Accommodation

Students may choose to rent a private apartment at their leisure to share with roommates. Outside the city center, renting an apartment would cost anywhere between 300 and 600 EUR depending on location and number of roommates.

LIVING COSTS, apart from accommodation also make up a major part of student expenditure. Bellow you can find a breakdown of the approximate costs for living in Rome.

Monthly utilities (water, electricity, cable tv etc.)

50 - 100

Monthly groceries (bread, dairy products, vegetables, meat, fruit etc. in supermarket)

100 - 150

Monthly toiletries (from supermarket) 100 - 150

Monthly transport (public transport pass) 30

Meal at a fast food chain (combo menu) or lunch at a non – elite restaurant

7 - 15

Coffee or beverage at a café 1.20 – 3.50

Phone number and internet package (monthly plan)

10 - 20

Total approximate monthly cost 300 - 500

Total expenses (accommodation + monthly living costs)

700-900 EUR

These costs are an approximation in accordance with the living standards and the associated costs for living in Rome. More information can be found on the following web pages: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Rome

Is there a prerequisite to enrolling into the dual degree program?

Since this is a unique and elite program with limited placement available, students will need to prepare for an entrance exam, a brief interview with academia, and provide proof of English level proficiency (if not available, the student will take a English level proficiency test at the university along with the entrance exam. There will be two dates for the entrance exams, one in June and one in September. The exact date, time and location will be published and made available to the candidates.

Can I study as a part time student?

Unfortunately, there is no option for part-time studies for this academic program at this time.

Do I have to obtain a student visa to study in Italy?

Yes, a student visa has to be issued to persons that are intending to stay in Italy for a period longer than 90 days consecutively and pursue a degree. Our International Student Coordinator will help you with this process.

What will happen if I don't go to study in Italy in the last

academic year?

If due to unforeseen circumstances the student cannot complete the academic program at Tor Vergata, he will be only issued one degree from University American College Skopje (i.e. he will not obtain degrees from both universities, but will be able to complete the program and graduate)

Can I transfer from another school or from another program

at UACS?

In case the seats for the program have not been filled, and the candidate fulfills the eligibility and entrance requirements of the program, he/she may apply for a transfer to the Dual Degree Program. The compatibility of the courses that the candidate has already taken and the academic program shall be made at the discretion of the Dean of the School.

Will I have to verify my diploma (qualification) in my country?

Each country has a different verification process and policy for university diplomas. In the case of this particular academic program, the UACS diploma will not have to be verified in Macedonia, while the Tor Vegrata diploma should be. In Italy, it would be the other way around. Our International Student Coordinator can help in clarifying the process and documentation required for verification of degrees.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

University American College Skopje >> One Program, Two Degrees, Countless Oportunities

REFERENCE CONTACT AT UNIVERSITY OF ROME TOR VERGATAInternational Students Office (Responsible: Angelina De Benedictis; phone number: +39 06 7259 2566; e-mail: international.students@uniroma2.it)

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCEReferent Professor: Luca Gnan; phone number: +39 06 7259 5928; e-mail: luca.gnan@uniroma2.it Programme Officer: Silvia Tabuani; phone number: +39 06 7259 5800; e-mail: silvia.tabuani@uniroma2.it

REFERENCE CONTACTS AT UACSInternational Students Office (Responsible: Viktorija Gombar; phone number: +389 2 2463156; e-mail:

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT Referent Professor: Ilijana Petrovska; phone number: +389 2 2463156; e-mail: petrovska@uacs.edu.mkProgramme Officer: Iva Gjorgjieva; Phone number: +389 2 2463156; e-mail: iva.gjorgjieva@uacs.edu.mk

Only 7% of business schools in the world are programmatically accredited! The UACS School

of Business Economics and Management is one of them!*

UNIVERSITA DI ROMA TOR VERGATA IS RANKED AMONG THE TOP 500 WORLD UNIVERSITIES

according to the Jiao Tong Shangai Ranking