Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The role of business development has evolved considerably in recent years due to advances in technology and a need for environmental sustainability. Companies and organisations need to develop their businesses effectively and efficiently in order to meet the rapid and ever-changing needs and demands of customers and society. Consequently, strong business development skills have be¬come an essential part of a company’s strategic competence base. For this reason, more and more companies are hiring business developers to carry out key development tasks in order to safeguard their existing markets, develop new business models and gain competitive advantage in new markets.

STUDYING TO BECOME A BUSINESS DEVELOPER

The MSc programme in Economics and Business Administration – Inter¬national Business Development offers the necessary skills for expert business developers. The degree provides the students with knowledge and competences in using methods and tools that support a career in business development, whether it is working in a large multinational company or in a small firm. You will gain knowledge and skills in marketing, economics, strategy, business models, business analytics and business development. Furthermore, and as a central element of the programme, you will get the opportunity to put your new competencies to the test in a business context.

UNIQUE BENEFITS, COMPANY COLLABORATION AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The Department of Business Development and Technology in Herning has a high academic standard in research and teaching as well as strong bonds with the surrounding business community. Our company collaborations connect the academic world with the demands of the business community and as a student on the program, you will benefit from this unique network, as well as getting:

Support and supervision by scholars that help you all the way through the programme
High flexibility to balance time between the study program, work and private life
Opportunity to test your acquired knowledge, models and tools in a real business context
An advantage on the job market through working with companies during your studies

Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The role of business development has evolved considerably in recent years due to advances in technology and a need for environmental sustainability. Companies and organisations need to develop their businesses effectively and efficiently in order to meet the rapid and ever-changing needs and demands of customers and society. Consequently, strong business development skills have be¬come an essential part of a company’s strategic competence base. For this reason, more and more companies are hiring business developers to carry out key development tasks in order to safeguard their existing markets, develop new business models and gain competitive advantage in new markets.

STUDYING TO BECOME A BUSINESS DEVELOPER

The MSc programme in Economics and Business Administration – Inter¬national Business Development offers the necessary skills for expert business developers. The degree provides the students with knowledge and competences in using methods and tools that support a career in business development, whether it is working in a large multinational company or in a small firm. You will gain knowledge and skills in marketing, economics, strategy, business models, business analytics and business development. Furthermore, and as a central element of the programme, you will get the opportunity to put your new competencies to the test in a business context.

UNIQUE BENEFITS, COMPANY COLLABORATION AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The Department of Business Development and Technology in Herning has a high academic standard in research and teaching as well as strong bonds with the surrounding business community. Our company collaborations connect the academic world with the demands of the business community and as a student on the program, you will benefit from this unique network, as well as getting:

Support and supervision by scholars that help you all the way through the programme
High flexibility to balance time between the study program, work and private life
Opportunity to test your acquired knowledge, models and tools in a real business context
An advantage on the job market through working with companies during your studies

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

83+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

180+

In general, admission to a Master’s degree programme requires successful completion of a relevant and recognised university degree equivalent to a Danish Bachelor’s degree in level and length. In addition, you must meet the specific requirements for the individual programme, including language requirements.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

0 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

10,000 EUR

Other Expenses

-

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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More programs from the university

Aarhus University provides the following English-language Bachelor’s degree programs (please find direct links under Programs):

Cognitive Science
Economics and Business Administration

Tuition is free for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens. For other students, tuition fees are set annually and can be found on the Aarhus University website.

Over ten percent of Aarhus’ student body is international, representing 100 different nationalities. For these international students, the International Centre offers an orientation programme as well as support and guidance during their time at the university.

Business and Management (3)

BSc in Economics and Business Administration (Campus Aarhus)

BSc in Economics and Business Administration (Campus Herning)

Bachelor of Science Economics and Buisness Administration

Engineering and Technology (3)

BSc in Computer Science

BSc in Data Science

BSc in IT Product Development

Life Sciences and Medicine (3)

BSc in Cognitive Science

Aarhus University provides English-language postgraduate programmess in the following subject areas (please find a list of all English-taught postgraduate degree programmes under Programs):

Media, Communication and Information
Social Sciences, Politics and Economics
Finance, Business and Management
Global Management and Manufacturing
Biology, Chemistry and Nature
Physics, Mathematics and Nanotechnology
Language, Culture and History
Education, Psychology and Teaching
IT, Electronics and Programming
Technical Science, Construction and Development

All PhD programs are taught in English.

Aarhus University was ranked 107th in the QS World University Rankings 2015/16. In the 2015 edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, Aarhus University was ranked 23rd for dentistry and 60th for life sciences and medicine. Aarhus University’s School of Business and Social Sciences (BSS) is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, making it a triple crown accredited business school.

All of the professors at Aarhus University are active researchers. As a result, all of the university’s programs are reviewed on a regular basis in order to ensure that they meet the highest national and world standards.

Over half of Aarhus University’s 40,000 students study at the Master’s or PhD level. Over ten percent of the student body is international, representing 100 different nationalities. Aarhus’ international students have access to an International Centre which offers an orientation programme as well as support and guidance during their time at the university. Danes were recently ranked as the best non-native English speakers in the world, so it is easy for international students to get along in Denmark even if they don’t speak Danish.

Tuition is free for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens. For other students, tuition fees are set annually and can be on the Aarhus University website.

All international Masters students and graduates are given access to career counselling services and a free job bank. The green card residence permit which allows students to complete a higher education programme in Denmark allows students to stay in Denmark for six months after graduation so they have time to look for work.