International Business
The program provides a comprehensive introduction to the key areas of business administration.
The focus is on the international busines environment: how international and global companies tackle the challenges of the growing global economy. The courses include among others micro and macroeconomics, international economics, marketing, business law, corporate finance and busines strategi.
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Name: International Business
Type: BSc Programme
Duration: 3 years
European transfer credits: 180 ECTS
Language: English
DQF: 6
The International Business programme comprises courses in international business administration, that fall into three categories: Economics, Business Economics and supplementary methods courses, such as statistics and international business law.
The subjects within the programme focus on the international aspects of corporations and organisations. Therefore, you will learn for example international economics, international business law and global supply chain management. You will also study international marketing and management.
The programme contains courses such as:
- Microeconomics, where you learn to explain basic economic terminology, get basic understanding about the functioning of markets and learn to describe basic economic models such as supply and demand
- Macroeconomics, where you learn about economic development and key concepts such as exchange rate, employment and inflation.
- Marketing, where you, for example, learn about consumer behaviour, product positioning or market segmentation.
- International busines strategy, where you learn about competitive strategies, mergers and acquisitions, internationalization processes and knowledge management.
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.
International Business can be studied as a:
- 3-year BSc programme (180 ECTS)
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
If you choose to complete the bachelor programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Bachelor of Science (BSc).
Danish Qualification framework (DQF)
The programme is graded at level 6 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected benefit of an education programme. Read more about Danish Qualification Framework.
Educational Institutions
You can study International Business at the Copenhagen Business School (Handelshøjskolen) in Copenhagen.
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.
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.
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.
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
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
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