Program Overview

International Business and Marketing

Economics and Business Administration | Master's programme

About the Programme

This programme is a part of the University of Southern Denmark Business School. We are among the only 6 % of the world’s business schools that are accredited by AACSB. This AACSB accredited programme comprises six compulsory courses in the first two semesters (60 ECTS), 30 ECTS to be collected in elective courses in the third semester, and the master thesis in the fourth semester (30 ECTS). The compulsory courses offer insights into international business strategy, international strategic partnerships, marketing channels and how to market across cultures, innovation in light of technological megatrends and provide relevant analytical or method skills. We offer a rich portfolio of elective courses at SDU that you can use to customize your study programme. You can also use the third semester to study abroad for which SDU has many partners. If you have another partner selected, we check acceptance of courses before you go to ensure that you will collect the relevant ECTS.

Career Opportunities

The profile prepares you for classical positions in international business and international marketing both in large corporations as well as in SMEs. Typical positions filled by our candidates are international marketing managers, country managers, international product and brand managers, as well as product and business developers. We offer various forms of co-operating with firms from guest lectures to case competitions, and master theses co-operations to optimize your entry into the job market.

Entry Requirements and Application

To apply for a Master's programme in Economics and Business Administration, you need a relevant Bachelor's degree. You can also apply if you hold a similar Bachelor's degree including a minimum of 75 ECTS within the field of Economics and Business Administration. You find further information on entry requirements and application here.

Facts about the Programme

• Tuition language: English
• Study start: February / September
• Location: Odense
• Tuition fee for non EU/EEA students: EUR 4250 per semester (30 ECTS)
• Student Housing: Guaranteed student housing for all internationals

Application Deadlines

• EU/EEA or Swiss applicants:
  • September intake: 1 March
  • February intake: 15 October
• Non EU/EEA or Swiss applicants:
  • September intake: 1 February
  • February intake: 1 September

New Master’s Degree Opportunities from 2028

As of the 2028 intake, we expect that you will be able to study the programme at SDU as a 1-year or 2-year master’s degree, or as a master’s degree for working professionals.

• 1-year master’s degree
• 2-year master’s degree
• Master’s programmes for working professionals

AACSB Accreditation

This programme is AACSB accredited. Read more about the AACSB accreditation.

University of Southern Denmark Business School

The University of Southern Denmark Business School creates knowledge and educates talents who make a difference both locally and globally. The University of Southern Denmark Business School is the centre for research and education in business economics at SDU. We are where research excellence meets talent and real-world application. Researchers and students alike collaborate with the business community, public organisations and international partners on projects, development and solutions that create value for society. We educate future leaders, entrepreneurs and employees to hold key positions in private and public organisations both nationally and internationally. The University of Southern Denmark Business School is AACSB-accredited – a testament to the world-class quality of our research and educational programmes.