Innovation and Business
During this programme you will learn to manage the process from developing new concepts to planning, managing and implementing your own business concept.
The goal of the programme is to produce idea and product developers with great technical knowledge and a good sense of business.
Name: Innovation and Business
Type: University Programme
Duration: BSc: 3 years, MSc: 2 years, Combined: 5 years
European transfer credits: BSc: 180 ECTS, MSc: 120 ECTS
Innovation and Business is an engineering programme, which combines creativity and traditional engineering subjects with business comprehension. The goal of the programme is to produce idea and product developers with great technical knowledge and a good sense of business.
You learn to work with product development from two angles: you gain a fundamental technical knowledge about the product's properties, and an understanding of how the product can develop and be part of a business-driven perspective.
During the programme you will learn to manage the process from developing new concepts to planning, managing and implementing your own business concept. You will work in these areas:
- Creativity and Innovation Management
- Mechanics, Electronics and Mechatronics
- Business Administration
- Production Development
The last two years of the programme you will be doing your final project.
Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work together with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
Innovation and Business can be studied as a:
- 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.
If you choose to complete the bachelor's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Bachelor of Science (BSc). Graduation from the master's degree programme confers the title Master of Science (MSc).
Educational Institutions
You can study Innovation and Business at the University of Southern Denmark (Syddansk Universitet) in Sønderborg.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
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