Program Overview

Engineering, Innovation and Business

The Bachelor's programme in Engineering, Innovation and Business is designed for students interested in creating their own business or helping existing companies in their business development. This programme provides students with the tools necessary to handle the entire innovation process, from developing and selecting ideas to designing prototypes, understanding and optimizing the production process, and implementing their ideas.

Programme Description

The programme focuses on the intersection of technology, innovation, and business understanding. Students gain technical knowledge and skills in mechanical design, programming, and electronics, as well as an understanding of creative methods, business development, and business models. The programme is interdisciplinary and international, taking place in English.

Programme Structure

The programme consists of a combination of theoretical courses and practical project work. Each semester is based on a main theme, which becomes the basis for the semester's theory and project work. The first semester focuses on the three main areas: technology, innovation, and business understanding. The second semester delves deeper into creative methods for producing new ideas and creating prototypes. The third semester focuses on product and process development, while the fourth semester is about optimizing production systems and the supply chain. The fifth semester is dedicated to interdisciplinary projects and project and innovation management, with the option to study abroad. The sixth semester is reserved for the bachelor's project, which applies all the knowledge gained in the previous semesters.

Career Opportunities

The bachelor's programme lasts three years, after which students have the opportunity to pursue a two-year master's programme to achieve an MSc in Engineering. Graduates can work in various fields, including business development, innovation, and technology. The programme also offers a guaranteed first job for students who complete their MSc studies.

Admission Requirements

• Admission quotient: All qualified applicants admitted
• Allocation in quota 1/quota 2 (%): 60/40
• Number of study places: 65
• Location: Sønderborg
• Study start: September
• Tuition languages: English
• Tuition fee for non-EU/EEA students: EUR 7500 per semester (30 ECTS)

Facts About the Programme

• The programme is an interdisciplinary international programme taught in English.
• Students gain basic engineering and social science skills, including techniques and methods for developing ideas and business concepts.
• The teaching alternates between lectures, group teaching, practice lessons, and project work.
• Students learn to work with different academic areas through teamwork.
• The programme offers a guaranteed first job for students who complete their MSc studies.

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• Electronics, BSc in Engineering
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• Software Engineering, BSc programme in Vejle

New Master’s Degree Opportunities

As of the 2028 master’s intake, this programme is expected to grant admission to a 2-year master’s degree or a master’s degree for working professionals.

Job Guarantee

The programme offers a first-job guarantee for students who complete their MSc studies.

Accommodation

International students are guaranteed student housing if they apply before 1 May of the year they want to start their studies.

Tuition

The University of Southern Denmark does not charge tuition from full-degree students from the Nordic countries or from the EU/EEA countries and Switzerland. ```python