Asian Studies Programme
You will be introduced to subjects related to e.g. International Business Economics and Comparative Social Analysis.
You will learn to analyse international economies with focus on East Asia, learn to use practical Japanese or Chinese, and get a fundamental understanding of the social conditions.
Name: Asian Studies Programme
Duration: BSc: 3 years. MSc: 2 years. Combined: 5 years
European transfer credits: BSc: 180 ECTS. MSc: 120 ECTS
Language: English
The Asian Studies Programme focuses on getting an understanding of East Asian culture and language, as well as economics. You will learn to analyse international economies with focus on East Asia, learn to use practical Japanese or Chinese, and get a fundamental understanding of the individual country's social conditions.
The programme is built up around five main areas:
- International Business Economics in which you research international and Asian economies
- Chinese/Japanese where you learn to read, write, speak and comprehend Chinese or Japanese
- Comparative Social Analysis where you become familiar with the methods of comparative analysis, which is used when, for example, you compare two companies' strategies or communications
- Communications where you learn about corporate communications, both internal and external
- Interdisciplinary Research Methods where you learn about social research methods, including quantitative methods, for example a survey, and qualitative methods, such as an inquiry into corporate culture
Teaching varies between lectures and project work together with other students in smaller groups. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions. Read more about Danish teaching methods at www.studyindenmark.dk.
If you choose to complete the bachelor's programme, you will graduate with the academic title Bachelor of Science (BSc). Graduation from the master's programme confers the title Master of Science (MSc).
Entry Requirements
The general admission requirements for international students include one of the following international certificates: the Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB), the European Baccalaureate (EB), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline is March 15 for a course start in September. Admission is handled through The Danish Coordinated Application System. You can apply via optagelse.dk.
The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the University.
A few educational institutions offer a course start in February, where applications are sent directly to the institution. Contact the educational institution for detailed information on application deadlines.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
Educational Institutions
You can study the Asian Studies Programme in Copenhagen.
Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
At the Copenhagen Business School The Asian Studies Programme can be studied at two levels:
- 3-year BSc programme (180 ECTS)
- 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS)
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
Read more about the programme at www.cbs.dk.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
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