Master in Economics and Business Administration - International Business Development

Master in Economics and Business Administration - International Business Development is one of 7 English-taught International Business programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 5 institutions. 7 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 3,582 to EUR 15,000; this programme lists EUR 10,000 a year. 5 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.

What you study

This is a two year master's in Economics and Business Administration with a specialisation in International Business Development, taught in English at Aarhus University's Department of Business Development and Technology in Herning. The degree is built around the skills companies need when they hire business developers: marketing, economics, strategy, business models, business analytics and business development. You learn the methods and tools behind that work, whether you end up in a large multinational or a small firm.

The programme treats business development as a strategic competence, not a side task. Companies need people who can protect existing markets, build new business models and win ground in new markets, and the teaching is aimed at that. A central element is putting your new competencies to the test in a business context, so you work with real companies during your studies rather than only reading about them.

Admission, language and next steps

To apply, you need a relevant and recognised university degree at bachelor's level, equivalent to a Danish bachelor's degree in level and length (180 ECTS). You also have to meet the programme's specific requirements and the English language requirements that apply to international students, with a few exceptions. The programme is taught in English.

Applications for master's degrees go straight to Aarhus University, not through optagelse.dk. The university's Apply Now page explains the application portal, and its Am I qualified for admission page covers the entry requirements. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland study free of charge. Students from outside the EU generally pay tuition and an application fee set by the university, and a limited number of Danish state scholarships exist for highly qualified non-EU applicants. Aarhus BSS holds AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditation, and the school has around three hundred partner universities where you can take a semester abroad.

Master’s applications go straight to Aarhus University, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.