Earn two bachelor's degrees: one from UNF and one from the Universitat de València (UV) in Spain.
The València/UNF double degree is an exciting opportunity to combine a love of Spanish language and culture with an interest in international business and finance. Earn two bachelor's degrees by spending two years at UNF and two years at UV, including a four-month internship in Spain. Explore below to find out if this program is right for you!
València/UNF Double Degree Program
The BBA International Business: València/UNF program is an undergraduate double degree designed for Universitat de València (UV) and UNF Coggin College of Business students to earn two bachelor degrees while taking business and language courses and participating in internships in the US and in Spain. This program may be especially attractive to students interested in taking additional courses in Finance as well as International Business. Upon successful completion of all program requirements, each student earns both of the following bachelor degrees:
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Major in International Business)
- awarded by the University of North Florida | Jacksonville, United States
- Bachelor of International Business
- awarded by the Universitat of València | Valencia, Spain
Accreditation
The University of North Florida
Institutional Accreditation Statement
The University of North Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the University of North Florida. Individual contact to the Commission on Colleges about the University of North Florida accreditation status should occur only if there is evidence that appears to support significant noncompliance with a requirement or standard. For all other inquiries, see the contact information on UNF's webpage.
Dual Degree Accreditation Disclaimer
The University of North Florida (UNF) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. The Universitat de València is not accredited by SACS Commission on Colleges and the accreditation of UNF does not extend to or include the Universitat de Valènciaor its students. Further, although UNF agrees to accept certain course work from the Universitat de Valènciato be applied toward an award from UNF, that course work may not be accepted by other colleges or universities in transfer, even if it appears on a transcript from UNF. The decision to accept course work in transfer from any institution is made by the institution considering the acceptance of credits or course work.
Coggin College of Business Accreditation
The Coggin College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International) for both business and accounting.
Universitat de València
The Universitat de Valènciais accredited by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport (MECD), Spain.
UNF Students: Curriculum and Coursework
Students participating in the València/UNF double degree program earn one degree from UNF and one degree from València (UV). While many of the courses taken in the U.S. and Spain count toward both degrees, some apply only to the UNF degree or only to the UV degree. It is possible to earn the UNF Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in international business if a student chooses not to complete the additional UV coursework. In this case, the student earns only one degree, not the UV degree, and does not earn the double degree concentration.
UNF Student Curriculum
Students who begin at UNF should visit the UNF student Osprey Map for a detailed program curriculum, including coursework required at each university. Students who complete this program in its entirety earn 140 credit hours. The portion required for the UNF BBA is 120 credit hours. To review how the courses taken at the Universitat de València count toward the UNF degree, view the course equivalency table. General education coursework, business prerequisites and Spanish language courses are completed at UNF; additional business and Spanish courses plus an internship are completed in Spain:
Year One: UNF (Jacksonville, U.S.A.)
- general education coursework
- business prerequisite coursework
- beginning Spanish I and II
Year Two: UNF
- general education coursework
- general business prerequisite and core coursework
- international business major coursework
- intermediate Spanish I and II
Year Three: UV (València, Spain)
- general business core coursework
- international business major coursework
- Spanish as a foreign language
Year Four: UV
- international business major and elective coursework
- Spanish as a foreign language
- bachelor's thesis
- internship (may be outside of València but within Spain)
Course Equivalency Table
The coursework taken at UV that can be applied toward the UNF BBA for this program only is listed below. Additional coursework required only for the UV degree are denoted by an asterisk (*) on the UNF Student Osprey Map.
Course Equivalency Table
Universitat de València (UV) Course |
Equivalent UNF Course |
Economy of the EU |
ECS 3303 Current Issues in the Economics of the EU |
International Business Management |
MAN 4600 Management of International Business |
Marketing Management |
MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing |
International Finance |
FIN 4604 International Finance |
International Financial Markets |
FIN 4000 International Financial Markets |
Financial Statement Analysis |
FIN 4461 Financial Statement Analysis |
Quantitative Techniques in Business |
ECO 3411 Business/Econ Statistics |
International Taxation |
Regional Studies |
International Marketing |
MAR 4156 International Marketing |
International Trade |
ECO 3704 International Trade |
Internship |
GEB 3361 International Business Internship |
Thesis |
MAN 4905 Directed Independent Study |
València Students: Curriculum and Coursework
Students participating in the Valencia/UNF double degree program earn one degree from UNF and one degree from UV. While many of the courses taken in the U.S. and Spain count toward both degrees, some apply only to the UNF degree or only to the UV degree. It would be very difficult for Spanish students to earn the UNF degree without completing the requirements for the UV degree as well.
UV Student Curriculum
Students who begin at UV should work with their program coordinator at UV to ensure they are taking the appropriate courses prior to coming to UNF. Once students arrive, they should visit the UV student Osprey Map for a detailed program curriculum, including coursework required at each university. Students who complete this program in its entirety earn 138 credit hours. The portion required for the UNF BBA is 120 credit hours. To review how the courses taken at the Universitat de València count toward the UNF degree, see the course equivalency table below. Business prerequisites and English language courses are completed at UV; additional business and English courses plus an internship are completed in the U.S.:
Year One: UV (València, Spain)
- general business prerequisite and core coursework
- English language
Year Two: UV
- general business core coursework
- international business major coursework
- internship
Year Three: UNF (Jacksonville, U.S.A.)
- general education coursework
- general business core coursework
- international business major and elective coursework
Year Four: UNF
- international business major and elective coursework
- bachelor's thesis
- internship (may be outside of Jacksonville but within the U.S.)
Course Equivalency Table
The coursework taken at UV that can be applied toward the UNF BBA for this program only is listed below. Additional coursework required only for the UV degree is denoted by an asterisk (*) on the UV Student Osprey Map.
Course Equivalency Table
Valencia (UV) Course |
Equivalent UNF Course |
Intro to Financial Accounting |
ACG 2021 Principles of Financial Accounting |
Management Accounting |
ACG 2071 Managerial Accounting |
Learning Instruments & Techniques |
CGS 1100 Computer Applications for Business |
Macroeconomics |
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics |
Microeconomics |
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics |
Marketing Management |
MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing |
Statistics |
STA 2023 Elementary Statistics for Business |
Intro to Business Management |
MAN 3025 Administrative Management |
Mathematics |
MAC 1105 College Algebra |
Financial Management |
FIN 3403 Financial Management |
International Economics |
ECO 3704 International Trade |
Quantitative Techniques in Business |
ECO 3411 Business/Econ Statistics |
International Taxation |
IB Major Elective I |
Geopolitics & Globalization |
IB Major Elective II |
Language I |
IB Intermediate Language Requirement I |
Business English II |
IB Intermediate Language Requirement II |
University of North Florida, United States
About the University of North Florida
The University of North Florida (UNF) is a mid-sized public university (approximately 17,000 students) with six colleges, one of which is the Coggin College of Business. UNF is housed on 1,300 acres that include a nature and wildlife area with lakes and trails. Plus, UNF has a great location - 7miles from the beach and 12 miles from downtown Jacksonville! Read more about UNF and the Coggin College of Business.
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Jacksonville is home to over one million people who enjoy a delightful year-round climate. By car, Jacksonville is 2.5 hours from Orlando (Disney World) and 6 hours from Atlanta, Georgia and Miami, Florida. The Kennedy Space Center and Daytona Beaches are within easy driving distance too. Jacksonville is a great location from which to explore the southeastern part of the United States.
Ms. Kate Mattingly Learch
Director of Study Abroad | Coggin College of Business
University of North Florida
1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32224-7699 USA
+1 (904) 620-2521
Universitat de València, Spain
About the Universitat de València
Founded in 1499, the Universitat de València (UV) is one of the oldest surviving universities in Spain. The university's student population is around 55,000, spread among three campuses; business classes are offered at the Tarongers campus. The combination of the university's own renown and its location in the cultural mecca of València draws hundreds of international students to visit each year. With arts and culture venues, sports activities, and student volunteer groups, study abroad students will find plenty to do during their free time.
València, Spain
València is the capital city of the Kingdom of València , and home to the largest port on the Mediterranean Western coast. The third largest city in Spain, València has a population of around 809,000. Students can stroll through the the silk exchange market, or "La Lonja de la Seda", catch a movie at the Plaça de l'Ajuntament, or attend the Las Fallas festival in spring to sample paella valenciana. The average daily temperature in València ranges from about 52ºF in January to 78ºF in August.
Costs and Scholarships
Students accepted to the double degree pay home-school tuition for the entire program, as it runs on an exchange basis. UV students pay tuition only to UV; UNF students pay tuition only to UNF.
Tuition and Fees
View UNF's tuition and fees chart to determine approximate costs for time spent at UNF. For the two years spent abroad in Spain, see the estimated costs for the appropriate year below. Please note, costs can vary considerably per student depending on a number of factors, e.g., personal preferences, exchange rate fluctuations, airline industry fluctuations, etc.
Valencia/UNF Estimated Costs Abroad
For detailed information regarding financial aid and eligibility, including information about filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website.
Scholarships
UNF offers numerous scholarships, both general and study-abroad specific, to help mitigate the financial burden on students. View the links below for information regarding a few such scholarships and additional resources.
Students are encouraged to start exploring scholarship options early! Some have application deadlines up to a year in advance. Once accepted to the Valencia/UNF double degree program, students are welcome to contact the International Business Flagship Program to discuss scholarship options in more detail.
Application Process
Students Beginning at UNF
The University of North Florida accepts five students per year into the València/UNF Double Degree Program. Students interested in applying through UNF must first meet the university's admissions requirements. While a background in Spanish language is not required, a basic knowledge of Spanish can make students more competitive. This exclusive program also requires an interview with a member of the International Business Flagship Program.
- Step 1: Cultivate an interest in Spanish language and culture.
- Step 2: Submit an application to the University of North Florida and pay the application fee ($30 USD).
- Step 3: Contact Kate Mattingly Learch to set up an interview.
Students Beginning at València
Spanish students are nominated by their program coordinator at UV. Once UNF receives the nominations, students will be contacted about the application process. See below for a general idea of the UNF application process after nominations have been received:
- Step 1: Submit an application to the University of North Florida and pay the application fee ($30 USD).
- Step 2: Ask your Valencia coordinator to submit a copy of your UV transcript and TOEFL or IELTS score.
- Step 3: Refer to the UNF International Center's web page for additional materials to submit.
Applications should be complete by late March. After all materials have been received and processed, students are registered for fall semester classes.
Contact
Ms. Kate Mattingly Learch
Director of Study Abroad | Global Engagement
University of North Florida
1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32224-7699 USA
+1 (904) 620-2521
UNF International Business Team
Question |
Answer |
Location |
Honors Hall (Building 10), Suite 2125 |
Hours |
Monday - Thursday | 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. |
Hours Cont. |
Friday | 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
E-Mail |
goglobal@unf.edu (for study abroad inquiries) |
Phone |
+1 (904) 620-2916 |
Fax |
+1 (904) 620-5864 |
Note: For information on UNF's study abroad opportunities, visit UNF Global Engagement.

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Andrés Gallo, Ph.D Director
International Business Flagship Program and UNF Global Engagement
Professor of Economics
(904) 620 -1694
Dr. Gallo specializes in international economics issues, with focus on Latin America and economic development. He has written more than 30 research papers and participated in numerous conferences as presenter and speaker. He has focus on the political economy of property rights in diverse areas, including the US patent system, biotechnology and property rights in the context of economic development. Dr. Gallo has applied econometric techniques to address different issues in these areas of research. His teaching expertise includes international economics, econometrics, economic development, study abroad and Latin American economics. He has taught in several universities around the world and has led several study abroad courses to Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Guatemala, Spain and Ghana.
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Pingying Zhang, Ph.D Director, Center for International Business Studies
International Business Flagship Program
Professor of Management
(904) 620-2249
Dr. Zhang specializes in the area of strategy and entrepreneurship. She has written more than 20 research papers and presented research articles in numerous conferences. Dr. Zhang is particularly interested in researching group dynamics in boards of directors and risk-taking behavior in an entrepreneurial environment. Her teaching expertise includes strategy and business policy, organization theory, entrepreneurship and venture capital, and doing business in China.
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Graduate Assistant, International Business Flagship Program
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