Though he has an M.B.A. and makes his living as an advertising executive, he spends weekends studying to complete a dual master's in theology and pastoral studies.

After the dual masters the student can proceed to do an NUS/NTU PhD by passing a PhD qualifying examination without having to apply for admission again.

In February 2012 Warwick and Melbourne-based Monash University announced the formation of a strategic partnership, including the creation of 10 joint senior academic posts, new dual master's and joint doctoral degrees, and co-ordination of research programmes.

The HSBC Business School also offers dual masters degree programs collaboratively with The University of Hong Kong and Chinese University of Hong Kong.

The year after, the school announced the introduction of the dual master's degree programs with the Kenan-Flagler Business School and the School of Public Health.

The centre will offer a dual master's program focusing on architecture - which will also facilitate the RMIT School of Architecture and Design's participation in the reconstruction of Antoni Gaudí's basilica Sagrada Família.

Established a two year dual masters' program between GALCIT and École Polytechnique in France.

The university offers 68 undergraduate majors, 22 master's degree programs, over 40 dual master's programs, and two doctoral programs.

Sciences Po is now offering several dual master's degrees with the other top colleges located in the Lyon region.

Mr. Porter-Brown, 36, graduated from Mercer University and is a student in a dual master's program in architecture and industrial management at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.