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Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M,
denmark
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snderbOrg
Alsion 2, 6400 snderborg,
denmark
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esbjerg
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denmark
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KOlding
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denmark
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slAgelse
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STUDenT GUIDe 2013-2014
University of southern denmark
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see the world. Build your career. find friends for life. make studying abroad
what you want it to be at the University of southern denmark.
our international study programmes offer fexibility
and choice so you can shape your future.
International
Student
Guide
programmes
2013 / 2014
Second Edition January 2013
4 facts and figures
5 index
Study in Denmark 6
University of Southern Denmark 14
Your chance to explore 20
Choose one of five respected faculties 22
International Brainstormers 34
The five cities 46
- Odense 48
- Snderborg 60
- Slagelse 66
- Kolding 72
- Esbjerg 78
Study Programmes 84
International Scholarship 96
Survival Guide 101
Bachelor introduction 108
Index - Bachelor Degree Programmes 110
Engineering 111
Business and Social Sciences 120
Humanities 126
Master introduction 130
Index - Master Degree Programmes 132
Engineering 134
Business and Social Sciences 146
Health Sciences 180
Science 182
Humanities 204
Deadlines 214
How to apply 215
Contact information 216
Get to know more 218
University of soUthern denmark
bachelor degree programmes
master degree programmes
need to know
international student guide
Index
6 facts and figures
study in
denmark
7 facts and figures
study in
denmark
Long white beaches. Island hopping. Europe-
an travel. Choose to study in Denmark and you
will quickly fnd that the country has more to
offer than you had ever imagined. Grasp the
opportunity to study in Scandinavias gateway
to Europe and open up a world of possibilities.
8 stUdy in denmark
it is all about
hygge
Hygge
If a conversation with Danes
gets a bit slow, you can always
ask them about the concept of
hygge A Dane will love the
fact that you are interested in the
concept that characterises the
whole way of being together in
Denmark And at the same time
you will get to know your inter-
locutor a little better, since there
are as many opinions on what is
hyggeligt as there are Danes
Hygge is about being together
About hot chocolate and freshly
baked buns About a nice dinner
About lounging on the couch
with a good book and a warm
blanket About sitting outside
till the wee hours on a summer
night About candlelight Or
just laughing together Perhaps
the concept of hygge is rooted
in the countrys cool climate
and the long winters: it helps
Danes enjoy the days they have
Why venture North to this little Scandinavian country for studies abroad?
There is a unique atmosphere here that we like to call hygge- once you
experience it for yourself, we know you will love it!
9 stUdy in denmark
> there are about 5.6 million people in denmark
> the most common danish surname is Jensen
(there are 268,346 Jensens)
> the danes favourite foods are meatballs, sausages and potatoes,
as well as italian dishes like lasagne and pizza
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DaNeS Do NoT fall for
Superficial complimeNTS
or call you DarliNg The
firST Time you meeT. BuT
iT DoeS NoT Take Too
much coNverSaTioN To
geT To kNoW a DaNe, aND
you Will fiND ThaT They
are acTually preTTy
Warm-hearTeD aND
hoSpiTaBle.
10
Fun Facts
to spend indoors All Danes en-
joy hygge even tough guys
look forward to getting home
for a cosy evening in
Bicycle Madness
Are Danes fitness freaks? Can
they not they afford cars? Or
are they taking part in some
collective bike race? Whether
you are going to uni on a spring
morning, coming home from
town at night or out grocery
shopping in the afternoon, you
will not be the only cyclist on
the road Danes love riding their
bikes so much so that nine out
of ten Danes own a bicycle
The cycling culture is part of
the Danes green thinking The
air in Denmark is clean, and
even in the cities a bicycle trip
is a breath of fresh air There is
plenty of room for cyclists, and
they have good conditions in
Denmark: lots of cycle paths and
green spaces make Denmark a
wonderful cycling country
So get yourself a bike and you will
fit right in But first you will have
to decide whether you want a
granny-bike with a handlebar
basket for groceries and flowers
or whether you are the racing type
who likes getting your heart rate
going and leading the rush-hour
pack all the way to university
THe danisH Way
of learning
You may have been told that
Danes are reserved If so, you
will probably be surprised at the
informal tone that is so natural
for Danes, even in educational
situations
In Denmark it is perfectly normal
to question what your teacher says
In fact, most teachers appreciate
a good, well-argued discussion
This creates a situation where
you take active part in your own
learning And in which learning
means much more than poring
over books Even if the teacher
is lecturing to a large group of
students, you are welcome to ask
questions After all, you are the
one who is going to be examined
when the semester is over
stUdy in denmark
> a popular danish tongue twister is: rdgrd med fde
(strawberry pudding with cream)
> 86% of danes enjoy a cup of coffee
> in the city of odense, there are
over 500 km of cycle paths
> more than one in four of all
trips in odense are made by
bicycle
denmark:
a Country
of CyClists
12 facts and figures
the total population of denmark is 5.58 million and the population
density is 129 people per square kilometre. the capital is copenhagen,
which has approximately 1.2 million inhabitants. denmarks official
language is danish. the number of immigrants has doubled over the
past 20 years and now account for about 10 percent of the population.
denmark is part of the european Union. despite open borders, european
countries still retain their individuality. denmark has voted against
joining the euro, so you must change money if travelling in europe.
in most german border towns, however, it is usually possible to use
danish money.
sdu

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ChoiCe
yoU will have many
qUestions before
and after arriving
at the University.
yoU are welcome to
ask Us and we will
do oUr very best to
gUide yoU.
PoPulation and language
PolitiCs
denmark is a modern welfare state and a constitutional monarchy
with a history of monarchy dating back to year 1000. a democrati-
cally elected government and a parliament, folketinget, govern the
country. many political parties are represented in the parliament
(often around 10 parties). denmark has one of the highest standards
of living in the world. since 1963, industry has accounted for the
majority of exported goods. however, north sea oil and natural
gas have become increasingly important to the economy, as have
biotechnology and information technology.
a very high percentage of women are active on the labour
market and the unemployment rate has been relatively low
since the mid-1990s. denmark has a high level of social
security and free public services, including a high qual-
ity educational sector.
taxes
denmark has a high
level of social
secUrity and free
pUblic services,
inclUding a high
qUality edUcational
sector. a relatively
high tax rate makes
it possible to
provide this service
level.
the danish
CurrenCy is the
krone
1 krone = 100 re.
7.50 kroner = 1 .
5.60 kroner = 1 Us$.
uniVersity
of southern
denmark
uniVersity
of southern
denmark
The University of Southern Denmark is a
modern institution offering education and
research at the highest level. Every day more
than 1,400 researchers and 24,000 students
build on the Universitys reputation as a centre
of academic excellence.
16 University of soUthern denmark
at the multi-campus
university you choose
which location suits
you best. The largest
campus is located in
odense, birthplace of
world-renowned story-
teller hans christian
andersen. The remain-
ing four campuses with
international students
lie in kolding, esbjerg,
Snderborg and
Slagelse.
odense
Lively and youthful, the historical
city on Funen has a bustling social
scene and is little more than an
hour away from Copenhagen
Kolding
The town dates back to around
1200 and is beautifully situated
at the mouth of Kolding Bay
esBjerg
Located on Jutlands west coast
in a popular holiday region, the
town is the base for the regions
culture and the countrys off-
shore oil and gas industry
snderBorg
Located on the island of Als in
southeast Jutland close to the
German border, the town has a
rich social scene with an abund-
ance of restaurants, cafs and bars
slagelse
Located on Sealand only a short
distance from Copenhagen,
Slagelse is a busy center for trade
and education
a TrUly inTernaTional
UniVersiTy
Choose the University of South-
ern Denmark and you will be
part of a lively international stu-
dent environment

Each year more than 1,500 inter-
national students choose to study
at the University, which has more
than 500 exchange agreements
with partner institutions across
the world

As an international student, you
can enjoy easy communication in
and out of the classroom as many
courses are taught in English at
both master and bachelor level
modern facilities
characterise the
facilities on every
SDu campus
Students conduct
research in
state-of-the-art
laboratories
inviting work
spaces make
studying
comfortable
The main cam-
pus hall is the
centre of student
academic life
MaKe neW friends
Each year an increasing number
of international students choose
the University, so you will be
part of a growing and active
community
BenefiT froM a
gloBal approacH
The University is committed
to thinking and acting interna-
tionally at all levels Whether
you are in the cafeteria or the
classroom, the Universitys
international outlook means
you can feel at home
enjoy QUaliTy
in edUcaTion
World class resources and dyn-
amic teaching at the University
of Southern Denmark enable
you to get the best out of your
studies abroad Whether you are
learning a new language or re-
searching in science, the Uni-
versity puts the tools you need
at your disposal
dynaMic TeacHing
In true Scandinavian tradition,
students participate significantly
in class and work in groups
firsT-class resoUrces
E-learning and state-of-the-art
laboratories offer you a vibrant
learning environment where
innovation and tradition go
hand in hand
exTensiVe conTacTs
Researchers and students work
directly with industry and
business thanks to the Uni-
versitys extensive regional,
national and international
network
conTriBUTe To World
class researcH
Research is about making a
difference to the world As an
international student you have
the opportunity to research at a
high academic level with first-
class resources at your disposal

The University of Southern
Denmarks reputation is built
on expertise in areas such as bio-
technology, stem cell research,
robotics, political science, man-
agement, literature and history
Discover how your research can
make a difference
learn Hands-on
Our high-tech laboratories
enable you to put your know-
ledge to the test
WorK WiTH THe BesT
The University has several
centres of excellence, chosen
for pioneering research on
a national and international
platform

ASK OUR inteRnAtiOnAl StUDentS
87 per cent desribed their entire stay as very good
or good. 87 per cent described the University as
internationally orientated. 78 per cent described
the study environment as good or very good.
neW adVenTUres
It is all about making friends and
soaking up new experiences in a
foreign culture

cHallenge
yoUrself
By getting involved in the Uni-
versity of Southern Denmarks
many extracurricular activities,
you will enrich your experience
abroad, settle in quickly and
make friendships that last a
lifetime
join THe erasMUs
sTUdenT neTWorK
Open to all international students,
ESN offers activities several times
a week, from sightseeing to skat-
ing The club also pairs exchange
students up with Danish students,
who meet you on arrival, take
you to your accommodation and
help arrange practicalities Many
international students stay friends
with their Danish student after
their stay
cUlTUral
connecTions
The international caf takes place
every two weeks and is an oppor-
tunity for you to get a taste of
food and culture from around
the world
parTicipaTe in clUBs
and socieTies
From badminton and swim-
ming to cinema and literature,
the University has an activity
that suits you
experince
sTUdenT life
By living with other students,
you are part of a lively community
where local and international
students socialise regularly
world class
learning environment
academic activity in denmark is a democratic dialogue between students
and teachers, participating in a mutual exchange of knowledge and
ideas. contemporary teaching tools are used to offer a dynamic and
world class learning environment that extends beyong the classroom.
SOCiAl liFe
The weekly Fredagsbar,
(Friday Bar), held at the
university is a great
place to meet students
for coffee, tea, drinks
or beer.
20 yoUr chance to explore
your chance to
exPlore
having developed international programmes for over thirty years, the
university enjoys a vibrant, multicultural environment and a worldwide
network of businesses, institutions and researchers. Teaching staff have
extensive research expertise, ensuring that students receive an education
of the highest quality.
21 yoUr chance to explore
sdu

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ChoiCe
cHoose
With international degree pro-
grammes across five faculties, the
University of Southern Denmark
offers many study possibilities
Bachelor programmes involve three
years of undergraduate study,
while master programme involve
two years of graduate study If
you want to study abroad for just
a part of your degree, you can
become an exchange or guest
student for a semester or an
academic year Exchange and
guest students can choose courses
from all international degree
programmes and additional
English-taught courses
WorK TogeTHer
Group work is a component of
many study programmes and
valuable training for the work-
place By improving your com-
munication in multicultural and
multidisciplinary settings, you
will develop key skills for your
future career You are encour-
aged to think independently
Class sizes are normally small
This enables you to participate
with ideas and discuss issues
with your teachers and fellow
students
eQUip yoUrself
You have high-tech facilities and
the Universitys international
network of businesses, insti-
tutions and researchers at your
disposal Whether you want to
gain work experience or conduct
research, the University can help
you get in touch with the right
people
geT accrediTed
Course workload is measured
according to the European Credit
Transfer System (ECTS ), which
ensures that your education is
more easily recognised across
Europe One semester equals 30
ECTS credits Master courses
often count as 10-15 ECTS
credits, ie a third to a half of
one semester
explore eUrope
You can explore while studying
in Denmark, a modern country
steeped in tradition The country
has a vibrant city life and cultural
scene And as Scandinavias
gateway to Europe, Denmark is
close to historical cities such as
Amsterdam, Berlin, London,
Oslo and Paris
enjoy sUpporT
You will have many questions
before and after arriving at the
University You can seek advice
and support from the Interna-
tional Office, which has eleven
permanent staff members
Before you arrive, staff can help
with issues such as the appli-
cation process, language require-
ments and the cost of living in
Denmark After you arrive, staff
ensure that you access the right
information and find your way
around
independent learning
our study programmes encourage students to take on an active role in their
education. students choose their project work topic and decide how to explore
the subject. project work allows students to develop strong analytical and
problem-solving skills.
students also learn how to search and process information. normally
conducted in small groups, project work offers students valuable experience
in teamwork, communication and project planning. these skills are highly
valued in todays workplace, where small teams are often required to work
together to complete specifc tasks.
choose one oF Five
resPeCted
faCulties
choose one oF Five
resPeCted
faCulties
24 choose one of five respected facUlties
THE FACULTY OF
SCIENCE
Is it the smallest things in the world
that capture your interest? And the
workings of nature and life? Then
you will love our expertise in biotech-
nology, nanotechnology and other
related fields at the Faculty of Science,
where you will be able to explore your
interests with leading international
specialists
THE FACULTY OF
BUSINESS AND
SOCIAL SCIENCES
If the problems of the world and society around you are
always on your mind, the Faculty of Business and Social
Sciences can give you the education you need to construct
a mature and up-to-date analysis of society An extensive
network of public and private institutions is directly based
on research conducted at this faculty
Do you Dream of WhiTe laB
coaTS or olD BookS? aBouT
SaviNg liveS or learNiNg more
aBouT The WorlD arouND
you? WhaTever SparkS your
iNTereST, you Will fiND The
Degree programme of your
DreamS aT oNe of The uNiver-
SiTy of SouTherN DeNmarkS
five faculTieS.
yOUR ChOiCe
you can choose from many
different courses taught in
english at the University
of southern denmark.
the courses are held at the
faculties that specialise
in their subjects.
the Faculty oF
your ChoiCe
Read more and fnd your dream
education on the following pages...
THE FACULTY OF
HEALTH SCIENCES
If you dream of becoming more knowledgeable about
the body and the prevention and treatments of diseases,
you can gain practical experience at the Faculty of
Health Sciences, which works closely with Odense
University Hospital, industry and experts worldwide
THE FACULTY OF
HUMANITIES
If you are into media, communication and
language, you can combine new fields of
research and traditional study program-
mes at the Faculty of Humanities
Academics around the world are impres-
sed with the facultys interdisciplinary
approach and progressive research
THE FACULTY OF
ENGINEERING
If it is robots, screws and elec-
tronics that interest you, a degree
programme at the Faculty of
Engineering will be right up your
street And at the same time, you
can raise your international pro-
file with our state-of-the-art
resources and strong global
connections
engineeRing
We offer applied science and/or
research based study programmes
in close co-operation with com-
panies in Denmark and abroad
With a focus on real-life problems
taken directly from industry, our
students thrive academically and
personally
Why? We challenge them by
involving them in project work,
developing both their academic
and personal skills Whether on
campus or at a company, students
often work in small groups of
between two and four people
This is the preferred method,
because it gives students the
chance to achieve the best inno-
vative results Companies world-
wide often require their graduate
engineers to work in this way
The faculty is internationally
renowned for its expansive
research environment and close
links with industry Research at
the faculty varies greatly, from
areas such as product design and
software development to advanced
robot technology and artificial
intelligence The Faculty of En-
gineering has more than 2,000
students and is highly internatio-
nal, with students from all over
the world As an engineering
student, you become part of an
informal and inspiring study
environment where it is easy to
make new friends You will gain
considerable practical experience
thanks to the facultys practical
approach to learning Classes are
small, with often no more than
20 students, so you have time to
discuss issues in-depth with
your teacher
TWo caMpUses
The Faculty administration and
four institutes are placed in
Odense and one institute is in
Snderborg

The institutes are:
Institute of Chemical
Engineering, Biotechnology
and Environmental
Technology (Odense)
Department of Industrial
and Civil Engineering
(Odense)
Institute of Sensors, Signals
and Electrotechnics (Odense)
Mads Clausen Institute
(Snderborg)
The Maersk Mc-Kinney
Moller Institute (Odense)
more inFormation
www.sdu.dk/eng
BUSineSS AnD SOCiAl SCienCeS
An extensive network of public
and private institutions benefits
directly from research at the
Faculty of Business and Social
Sciences
Thanks to wide-ranging expertise
and significant internationalisa-
tion, the faculty offers students
and researchers the programmes
required to perform mature and
contemporary social analyses
The theory of society is a relatively
new science in perpetual interac-
tion with the flux of cultural and
societal change Social science is
shaped by themes of the past and
present but can shape the future
The Faculty of Business and
Social Sciences offers research and
programmes of a high standard
Social Sciences at the University
of Southern Denmark has 250
staff members and more than
8,000 students, many of whom
are international and part time
students
more inFormation
Bachelor www.sdu.dk/sambac
Master www.sdu.dk/sammsc
SCienCe
At the Faculty of Science you will
have the opportunity to work to-
gether with top researchers on a
daily basis, and you will expand
your knowledge in collaboration
with professors and fellow
students
As a student at the Faculty of
Science, you will enjoy lectures
by experts and have the oppor-
tunity to work with top research-
ers in your field of interest
We conduct research on water
and the environment, first life
on earth, pure and applied mathe-
matics, efficient algorithms, syn-
thetic biology, future pharma-
ceuticals, high energy physics,
organic and inorganic chemistry
and of course proteomics, in
which we are world leaders
As a guest student, you will have
ample opportunity to get to know
both Danish and international
students and be a part of the
multicultural environment at
the University of Southern
Denmark
Our great learning spaces, social
activities and friendly study at-
mosphere make it easy for you to
succeed in your studies and make
new friends And if you have
questions or difficulties, both the
academic and the administrative
staff are always happy to help
Our faculty comprises four de-
partments with outstanding re-
search and dedicated teaching:
Department of Biochemistry
and Molecular Biology
Department of Mathematics
and Computer Science
Department of Physics and
Chemistry
Institute of Biology
more inFormation
www.sdu.dk/science
hUMAnitieS
You are encouraged to think in-
dependently, argue, analyse and
question at the Faculty of Hu-
manities, with more than 5,000
students across the Universitys
five campuses: Odense, Kold-
ing, Esbjerg, Snderborg and
Slagelse The Faculty is also in-
volved in a cross-border teaching
cooperation with the University of
Flensburg in northern Germany
Committed to multidisciplinary
learning and progressive research,
the Faculty enjoys both national
and international recognition
The Faculty offers a dynamic,
open learning environment and
a range of courses traditional,
innovative, multidisciplinary
to choose from Staff and students
come from diverse national, lin-
guistic and cultural backgrounds,
all of which contribute to a lively
exchange of ideas and experi-
ences both in and outside the
classroom Our graduates are
trained in the creative and
practical skills needed for the
global job market and many
pursue their careers in manage-
ment, media, marketing, educa-
tion and industry both locally
and around the world
more inFormation
www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdU/
fakulteterne/humaniora
heAlth SCienCeS
As one of only four in Denmark,
the Faculty of Health Sciences
offers you a vibrant study envi-
ronment With leading expertise
in public health and an emphasis
on multidisciplinary learning,
the faculty enables you to play
a key role in the treatment and
prevention of disease
You can tap into expertise from
across the world thanks to the
facultys commitment to inter-
nationalisation Teachers come
from countries as diverse as the
US, Germany, Estonia and the
Netherlands The facultys
global network of private and
public institutions enables staff
and students to engage in inter-
national work with leading health
organisations
We take part in securing quality
and development in the entire
region of Southern Denmark
Consequently our research must
reflect the future challenges of
the hospital and health system
Our students are provided with
qualifications and competencies
in a way that makes it possible
for them to meet these new
challenges
more inFormation
www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdU/
fakulteterne/sundhedsvidenskab
understanding the world we live in is the driv-
ing force behind our researchers work. from
creating a blueprint for life-saving medicine
to unravelling mysteries of ancient civilisations,
the research possibilities at the university of
Southern Denmark are endless.
With each discovery, another piece is added
to the jigsaw puzzle that we call knowledge.
The universitys growing worldwide network of
businesses, researchers and students ensures
that its global profle expands year on year.
as a world leader in education and research,
the university attracts researchers and students
from all over the world.
Thanks to a strong international perspective,
researchers and students at the university are
well equipped to work in todays global com-
munity.

our international environment offers ample
opportunity to combine theory and practice at
an international level.
RESEARCH AT
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN DENMARK
*are you a full degree student and do
you come from the nordic countries,
eU/eea countries or switzerland?
if yes is the answer, you can
StUDy FOR FRee at the Univer-
sity of southern denmark. we DO
nOt ChARge tUitiOn FeeS for full
degree students from the nordic
countries or from the eU/eea
countries and switzerland.
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the FACUlty OF engineeRing
BEng in Global Management and Manufacturing
BEng in Interaction Design
BEng in Mechatronics
the tuition fee is 10,700 euro/79800 DKK per
academic year
BSc(Eng) in Innovation and Business
BSc(Eng) in Mechatronics
BSc(Eng) in Product Development and Innovation
MSc(Eng) in Chemistry
MSc(Eng) in Environmental Engineering
MSc(Eng) in Innovation and Business
MSc(Eng) in Mechatronics
MSc(Eng) in Physics and Technology
MSc(Eng) in Product Development and Innovation
MSc(Eng) in Robot Systems Engineering
MSc(Eng) in Software Engineering
MSc(Eng) in Welfare Technology
MSc(Eng) in IT Product Design
the tuition fee is 13,900 euro/103600 DKK per
academic year

the FACUlty OF SOCiAl SCienCe
BacHelor leVel (UndergradUaTe)
ONE SEMESTER (30 ECTS-POINTS): EUR
3,250 ONE ACADEMIC YEAR (60 ECTS):
EUR 6,500
MasTers leVel (gradUaTe)
ONE SEMESTER (30 ECTS-POINTS): EUR
4,250 ONE ACADEMIC YEAR (60 ECTS):
EUR 8,500
the FACUlty OF SCienCe
The tuition fee for the following full degree pro-
grammes is 99000 DKK or 13,280 euro per year
MSc in Biology - Marine science
MSc in Biology - Research Profle
MSc in Biomedicine - Research Profle
MSc in Chemistry - Research Profle
MSc in Computer Science - Research Profle
MSc in Environmental Biology
MSc in Molecular Bioscience
MSc in Physics - Research Profle
The tuition fee for MSc in Mathematics - Research
Profle is 67700 DKK or 9,090 euro per year
The tuition fee for MSc Honours in Interdisciplinary
Science Studies (Full Degree) is 129000 DKK or
17,304 euro

FACUlty OF hUMAnitieS
fUll degree prograMMes
A full year (60 ECTS) 6,200 euro/46200 DKK
SAS courSe
Course fees and participation in study tours and
excursions 3,100 euro/ 23100 DKK

the FACUlty OF heAlth SCienCeS
MASter of Science in Public HeAltH
The tuition fee for non-EU/EEA students
amounts to 10,200 Euro/ 76000 DKK per year
Please note that tuition fee rates may change
tOp tAlent
FOCUS On
BUSineSS
ReSeARCh AnD
innOvAtiOn
WORlD ClASS
SCienCe
international
brain
stormers
FOCUS On
BUSineSS
INTERNATIONAL
TOp STUDENTS
AND GRADUATES
36 become an international brainstormer
skip to the front of the queue for a career in denmark: Do you envision yourself
working at the top of Danish industry in the near future? you may be the next
international Brainstormer at SDu.
as an international Brainstormer you get a jump start into the Danish business
world. The goal of the project: to welcome a very skilled workforce to the
region of Southern Denmark.
become an
international
brainstormer
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become an
international
brainstormer
become an international brainstormer
WHaT?
Within the programme, you
will get a Masters degree, learn
the Danish language, familiarise
yourself with Danish culture and
society, and work on a project
with a Danish company or organi-
sation - all for free!
International Brainstormers is a
new project that has been devel-
oped in collaboration between the
University of Southern Den-
mark, the region of Southern
Denmark, and the European
Union
In the next two years up to 60
international graduate students
will be chosen to participate
These students will, in coor-
dination with their graduate
programmes, be matched with
a relevant company in the Region
of Southern Denmark, where
they will participate in a com-
pany project and possibly com-
plete their thesis in collaboration
with the company Ultimately,
the partnership will increase the
possibility of employment after
graduation
38 become an international brainstormer
WHy?
International Brainstormers is
one of many projects aimed at
overcoming the present lack
of skilled labour and enhance
the development of regional
strategy
HoW?
In order to Brainstorm with us,
you must complete work with
a company project in a Danish
organisation You will receive
ECTS points for the project-
and perhaps gain inspiration
and material to help you write
your thesis in collaboration with
the organisation
To best prepare yourself for the
possibility of future employment
in Denmark, you must take
courses in Danish language,
culture and society You will
also need to complete a job
preparation programme where
you will learn how to write a
Danish CV and cover letter Do
not worry - all of these resources
are free for Brainstormers!
The Region of Southern Denmark
puts its focus on three main com-
petences; energy, welfare tech-
nology and experience economy,
therefore it is required that gradu-
ate students interested in becom-
ing International Brainstormers
study within areas that can match
the three competences mentioned
above
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inteRnAtiOnAl BRAinStORMeR ReqUiReMentS:
You study energy, welfare technology, or experience economy
You are enrolled as graduate student
You are of non-Danish origin
You want to stay in Denmark and want to learn about
the danish culture and mentality
learn more about
how to become
an international
brainstormer at
www.sdu.dk/en
become an international brainstormer
Why work
in Denmark?
there are numerous reasons to work in denmark. foreign national
workers in denmark routinely cite many of these benefits:
A welfare state: Taxes pay for child care, education, access to
doctors, elderly care etc.
A safe country: The crime rate is among the lowest in the world.
children walk to school alone, company leaders do not need
body-guards, even the folketing (parliament) is open to everyone.
High quality of life: Foreign national workers express a high
level of satisfaction with leisure and cultural opportunities in
denmark
Danish business culture: A horizontal structure and open dialogue
between management and employees is characteristic in the work-
place. most workplaces regularly offer continuing education to their
employees.
Denmark stands as one of the world leaders in different fields of
production: agricultural goods, furniture and clothing, interior
design, sea freight, wind turbines, medicines and assistive medical
technologies, equipment for automatic cooling and heating, sensi-
tive measuring instruments, it and communications, etc.
Raj Kiran Wuddi, Indian
with a career in Denmark
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brainstormer
Programmes 2013
science in odense
MSc in Applied mathematics
MSc in Biology marine science
MSc in Biology research profile
MSc in Biomedicine research profile
MSc in Chemistry research profile
MSc in Computer science research profile
MSc in Environmental biology
MSc in Mathematics - research profile
MSc in Molecular bioscience
MSc in Nanobioscience
MSc in Physics research profile
engineering in odense
MSc in Engineering - Chemistry
MSc in Engineering Environmental Technology
MSc in Engineering - Physics and Technology
MSc in Engineering Product Development and Innovation
MSc in Engineering Robot Systems
MSc in Engineering - Software Engineering
engineering in snderBorg
MSc in Engineering Mechatronics
MSc in Engineering - Innovation & Business
BUsiness and social science in odense
MSc in Economics and Business Administration Brand Management and Marketing Communication
MSc in Economics and Business Administration Accounting and Finance
MSc in Economics and Business Administration Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
MSc in Economics and Business Administration Marketing, Globalization and Culture
MSc in Economics and Business Administration Management of Innovation Processes
MSc in Economics and Business Administration International Business and Law
MSc in Economics and Business Administration International Business and Management
MSc in Economics and Business Administration International Business and Marketing
MSc in Economics and Business Administration Communication Management and Leadership
MSc in Economics and Business Administration Management of People
MSc in Economics and Business Administration Strategy and Organization
BUsiness and social science in esBjerg
MSc in Environmental and Resource Management
MSc in Economics and Business Administration Marketing and Innovation
Sports and Event Management
BUsiness and social science in Kolding
MSc in Economics and Business Administration Strategic Entrepreneurship
BUsiness and social science in snderBorg
MSc in Economics and Business Administration Business Relation Management
Regional Economics and Business Development
BUsiness and social science in slagelse
Change Management
graduate programmes which allow you to
become an international Brainstormer:
Application process for students applying to become
an international Brainstormer by September 2013
* Your cover letter should tell us about your previous work and study experiences, and your personal and professional
qualifications which make you the perfect candidate for the programme Your CV should state personal information
(name, address, age, nationality, e-mail, phone number), educational experiences and work experiences
NON-
EU citizens:
Before 1 February
EU-citizens: Before 1
April, 2013 Send your
application for Masters
degree and International
Brainstormers
15 June, 2013:
You receive answer
to your applications
(both Masters degree +
International
Brainstormers)
If applications*
are accepted:
Between 17 - 21 June:
Invitation in the mail,
in witch you should book
a Skype interview
with us
Between 24 - 28
June, 2013: A 20-mins
Skype interview about your
motivation, qualifcations,
social competences and
English skills
Between 1 - 5 July,
2013: Based on the
interview you receive
accept or refusal to become
an International
Brainstormer
September:
Reception for the new
International Brainstormers
at the Restaurant of SDU,
Odense
useFul knowledge
these qualifcations will be taken into account when evaluating the applications:
// grades
// english skills
// work experience
// international experience (working/studying/living abroad)
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Emanuela Antova, Bulgarian
with a career in Denmark
odense
snderborg
slagelse
kolding
esbjerg
the Five cities
odense
snderborg
slagelse
kolding
esbjerg
Where do i fnd the best cup of coffee? Where do i go dancing? and
where do i go if i do not want to dance? Why did the pub youll Never
Walk alone in kolding win a gold medal at the Beer enthusiasts?
you will learn more about the fve campus cities on the following pages.
No matter which city you choose, you are guaranteed to fnd a student
environment that is alive with energy and inspiration.
48 the five cities - odense
With some 200,000
inhabitants, odense
is the third largest city
in Denmark. its name
comes from odin, chief
of the ancient viking
gods. odense was
built around a sacred
spot where odin was
worshipped more than
1,000 years ago.
Odense is world-renown as the
birthplace of fairytale author
Hans Christian Andersen
However it is also a modern
town with a buzzing cultural
and social scene With more
than 30,000 students, the town
has a lively and young atmos-
phere The town lies in the centre
of Denmark, serviced by two
international airports, easily
reached in less than 90 minutes
by train or car
Odenses festival diary is an
impressive list of national and
international events that attract
well-known creative talents,
artists and researchers of inter-
national standing to the city every
year They come to join the Film
Festival, the Robot Festival, the
Habour Festival and the Inter-
national Blues Festival
enjoy odense
Funen has been known as the
Garden of Denmark since time
immemorial As an old saying
puts it, if you stick an apple bough
into the soil of Funen, it will grow
The soil is more fertile on
Funen than in other parts of the
country, as reflected by the regions
large number of fruit and vege-
table growers
Various fruit and vegetable grow-
ers sell their crops at Odenses
markets They come from all
over Funen with fresh fruit,
vegetables, eggs, meat and cheese,
and the quality is always great
Many farms are ompletely or-
ganic
the city oF
Festivals
odense
useFul links
www.museum.odense.dk
www.visitodense.com
hans Christian andersen
The Danish poet and author was born
on April 2, 1805 and died on August
4, 1875. He was born in Odense, where
he grew up in poverty. He died as one
of Denmarks most famous poets and
authors. Today he is one of the worlds
most well read authors.
Internationally Hans Christian
Andersen is known for his fairytales,
including The Ugly Duckling, The
Nightingale, The Little Match Girl
and The Little Mermaid.
green sPaCes eVerywhere
even if you are right in the centre of odense, you will never be more
than a five-minute walk away from a green oasis. odense has no end
of beautiful parks and gardens where you can laze about and enjoy a
picnic on a warm spring day with friends and fellow students. many of
the citys sculptures are placed in the larger parks, adding a special
touch to all the greenery.
ClassiCal musiC
the odense symphony
orchestra. from being a
theatre orchestra that also
played symphony music,
the orchestra has gone on
to become a busy modern
symphony orchestra con-
stantly developing. most of
the orchestras concerts are
held in carl nielsen salen,
a concert hall with excellent
acoustics, seating for 1,212
people.
useFul links
www.odensezoo.dk
www.brandts.dk
odense zoo
Roaring lions, fun sea lions, focks of
penguins, snakes in terrariums.
At Odense Zoo you can meet hundreds
of different animals from every corner
of the globe.
odense riVer
the odense river is the largest and longest watercourse on funen.
it is approximately 60 km long and runs through lots of lovely river
valleys with flowering meadows and forests of reeds.
you can travel right through the town in a canoe, rowing boat or
kayak, enjoying the beauty of nature as you go.
i really Value
the Personal
ContaCt you get
here. PeoPle
know your faCe
sometimes eVen
your name.
aNNe-marie kok,
The NeTherlaNDS,
iNTerNaTioNal
uNDergraDuaTe
programme iN BuSiNeSS
aND ecoNomicS.
suPer league football
odenses local football team is called ob and plays at tre-for park.
ob plays in denmarks top flight, where they are one of the leading
teams, and over the years have had many memorable victories both
nationally and internationally. find out more about ob and the fixture
list at www.ob.dk.
disCoVer the latin Quarter
Experience the parisian atmosphere
of the streets around Brandts. Sur-
rounded by stylish specialist shops,
homeware stores, each with its own
unique character, new fashion de-
signers and galleries, Brandts domi-
nates the citys Latin Quarter. Brandts
is the place for art and culture on an
international scale.
The former textile mill is one of
Denmarks most important exhibi-
tion complexes. It is home to The
Art Hall at Brandts, The Museum
of photo Art and The Danish Media
Museum.
Amfscenen at Brandts Kldefabrik
is an open-air stage right in the heart
of Odense. It is used as a venue for
both music and theatre.
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enjOy the MUSiC
the city has lots of music to offer from all sorts of different genres:
pOSten
posten is a venue for both big names and less well-known bands
from a wide variety of genres. you can hear everything from blues
to rock, folk and rap. posten has events most days of the week, but
with the emphasis on thursday, friday and saturday. check out the
programme at www.postenlive.dk.
jAzzhUS DexteR
if you love jazz, Jazzhus dexter is the place for you. check out the
programme at www.dexter.dk.
thURSDAy COnCeRtS in KOngenS hAve
from early June to early august enjoy rock concerts in kongens have
every thursday. the thursday concerts showcase a broad selection of
danish rock. thursday concerts are free!
CAF BiRDy
birdy functions as a real restaurant and we recommend that you
reserve a table, especially, thursday, friday and saturday. later in the
evening it turns into a regular caf. want to know more? have a look
at the website: www.cafebirdy.dk.
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See WWW.STuDeNTerhuS.Dk - or
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get
iMpORtAnt UpDAteS
find your fellow students on our
facebook page, make friends, buy a
bike or get a room to rent. Join and
chat with students from all over the
world, ask questions and get
answers right away.
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54 campUs odense
Campus Odense is the biggest
teaching site with over 12,500
students within the five main
areas of Health Sciences, Na-
tural Sciences, Engineering,
Business and Social Sciences
and Humanities, offering over
50 basic courses and an even
greater number of degree
courses
Modern facilities in the form
of reading rooms, laboratories,
indoor swimming pool, computer
room, lecture theatres, Friday
bar, cafs, libraries, meeting
places and cosy corners help to
make your life at Campus Odense
a happy experience But campus
life is more than facilities, and
you will find yourself embarking
on a life where a whole new world
of knowledge and pursuit of
knowledge opens up before you
Wide Horizons
And open minds Campus
Odense has a high professional
level and a vibrant study environ-
ment Almost all students are
gathered under one roof, and
campus
odense
The campus in odense is situated just ffteen minutes from the city centre by
bicycle. frequent bus services mean that you can travel easily throughout the town.
The buildings are constantly redeveloped to complement the universitys growth.
55 campUs odense
this means that you will meet
lots of different students from
various courses every day You
will be able to socialise and
extend both your knowledge
and your circle of friends
When you come to Odense, you
will arrive at the campus square,
where you will find the pleasant
campus caf, Studenterboghand-
len (the university bookshop), and
several peaceful reading rooms
Moving further down along
Gydehutten, the main avenue
on campus, you will see seating-
and open areas, the university
canteen, relaxation areas, foot-
bridges and narrow passages
You can read undisturbed in the
study zones in a peaceful area
Some way down Gydehutten
you will find the Syddansk
Universitets-bibliotek (SDU
university library) where you
will find text books and journals
galore
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sTUdenT life
Campus Odense offers a varied
study life with opportunities for
masses of social and study-re-
lated experiences If, for example,
you want to see some selected
quality films in the universitys
own cinema, you can join Film-
klubben (the university film club)
Club members watch a new film
every week free of charge
Studentermenigheden (the
student congregation and
the university priest), is also
represented on campus, open to
everybody You can offer your
ideas and bring initiatives to
life with other students The
university priest is the contact
person for the newly estab-
lished Meditation Room, where
both the faithful and others can
reflect and hold a mental siesta
There is also a new association
for Muslim students on Campus
Odense
The association Muslim Students
Union is non-political and
represents Muslim students
social, academic and cultural
interests The association is
especially focused on shared
activities at the University of
Southern Denmark, and non-
Muslim students can also
participate
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www.facebook.com/unisouthdenmark
campUs odense
sTUdenT life can
inclUde poliTics
There are party-political asso-
ciations such as Social Democratic
Students and Conservative Stu-
dents at the University of Southern
Denmark
professional and
social neTWorKs
You can also join social networks
together with other young people,
for example Rotaract which is
independent with no political,
religious or financial interests
If you like Icelandic sagas, Finnish
saunas, new Swedish rock or the
mountains of northern Norway,
the Association of Nordic Youth
may be for you The association
works to promote language and
cultural understanding across
borders
Fredagsbaren (the Friday Bar)
started in the mid-80s, not all at
once, but when students started
to meet over a Friday beer or
two! The Friday Barty was
established after a few years
useFul links
www.visitdenmark.dk
www.sdu.dk/en
The European Student Network consists of Danish students
who provide peer support to international students. You
can help arrange social activities such as excursions, caf
nights and parties for international students in Odense.
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Even though the name means
tasteless, you will find much to
love in this cosy cafe An eclectic
vibe with a low key crowd makes
this a great place to chat with
friends or play a game of cards
caf Biografen
(THe cineMa caf)
wwwcafebiodk
Caf Biografens kitchen is known
for its high quality and the caf is
well on its way to be known as one
of the best places to lunch The
caf is situated in the historic
Latin Quarter of the city
caf cUcKoos nesT
wwwcuckoosdk
Lots of students and small tables
supply the dynamic atmos-
phere The favourite activity in
the afternoon is backgammon
caf Krz
wwwkraezdk
Has created a unique interior,
using the latest trends in interior
design, but with care Apart from
this, you will also find a different
kind of restaurant concentrating
on fresh produce spiced up with
live music, stand up comedy,
lectures, jazz, rock and pop
caf sKT. gerTrUd
wwwgertrudsdk
Caf Skt Gertrud is one of
Odenses old cafes Genuine
French caf atmosphere at its best
lrUps VinsTUe
wwwlorupsdk
A great pub with a nice atmos-
phere Here you can enjoy a cold
beer in charming surroundings
and play dice with friends
KicK off sporTspUB
wwwkickoff-sportspubdk
Whether you like golf, football,
handball, hockey or something
entirely different, you are sure to
find something to your liking
at Kick Off in Overgade Apart
from lots of sports on big screens
the pub offers a varied selection of
beer and a cosy caf section with
several special brands of coffee
useFul knowledge
many cafs offer 10-15%
discount to students. Just
show your student id card.
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caf passage
wwwcafepassagedk
Nestled in the corner of Brandts
Passage, this is a great restaurant
for a nice semi-formal meal
The Build-Your-Own Burgers
are a must!
ryans of odense
The Irish pub in Odense city
People with a liking for dark beer
and folk music come here often
The place has a special look
with lots of old amiable things on
the shelves and in the windows
sir clUB
Cheap tap beer and a relaxed
atmosphere Many students meet
here in the weekend to play pool
and darts
Viggos
wwwcafeviggosdk
Viggos is home to somewhat of a
social student tradition in Odense
The ceiling and walls are deco-
rated with more than 3,000 beer
glasses with names and dates on
them according to who acquired
the glass and when Viggos juke-
box allows you to listen to which-
ever music the heart desires
THe aUsTralian Bar
wwwodenseabardk
A very popular nightclub situ-
ated in the heart of Odense
which guarantees a fun night
out if you like dancing and
making new acquaintances
or a great place to watch the
football match during the day
Boogie dance cafe
wwwboogiedancedk
Boogie is one of the oldest
dance clubs in Odense and
Uni students love it The
music is new and edgy and
fresh and timeless with
everything from classic rock
songs to happy 80s hits and
the latest music trends An
awesome place to make new
friends and dance all night
THe gyM
wwwthe-gymdk
The best music in a super
delicious and Cozy decor,
inexpensive drinks and a
relaxed atmosphere Enjoy a
night out at the Gym the
only night club where you
can also play table tennis
la Bar
wwwlatequilabardk
LA Tequila Bar is very popular
with Odense students and
for good reason Prizes are very
student friendly with half prize
drinks and cocktails untill 1 am
every night and a big variety
of Tequilas
Heidis Bier Bar
wwwodenseheidisbierbardk
Experience the German Tyro-
lean phenomenon at Heidis
Bier Bar where they specialise
in delicious beers from all over
the world a happy-go-lucky
kind of place where you can
dance your worries away
music and dance places
60 the five cities - snderborg
Snderborg is located on the island of als in the southeast corner of jutland,
close to the german border. Snderborg is ideally situated between hamburg
and major centres of Denmark.
The large number of students living in Snderborg lends the town a lively
social life. als and the area surrounding Snderborg are home to around 300
small- or medium-sized industrial companies, many of which specialise in
electronic, mechatronic and communication equipment. Denmarks largest
industrial company, Danfoss corporation, which employs over 10,000 people,
has its headquarters just a few kilometres north of Snderborg.
truly international
snderborg
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truly international
snderborg
the five cities - snderborg
The new university and cultural
complex Alsion is an archi-
tectural marvel situated at the
harbour Alsion is a magnet for
audiences seeking an experi-
ence above the ordinary The
concert hall forms the venue for
activities ranging from classical
concerts to avant-garde music
and rock Due to its fexibility,
lectures, conferences, fashion
shows, opera, theatre and other
cultural events are staged here
The municipality of Snderborg
has approximately 80,000 inhab-
itants and is keen to facilitate
student life
Snderborg boasts numerous
cosy cafs with live music and
a vibrant nightlife The citys
shops range from department
stores to small, fascinating spe-
cialty shops City life is diverse
and cultural with a symphony
orchestra, a theatre, cinema,
musical festivals, and an arts
centre devoted to art and culture
more inFormation
www.discover-sonderborg.dk
www.visitsonderborg.com
lots of aCtiVities
No matter what leisure activities you
prefer, you are almost guaranteed to
find a sports or activity club to suit
your needs. From parachuting to soc-
cer, athletics, fshing, rowing, sailing,
surfing, riding, handball, hunting,
and golf of course. Nearby Danfoss
Universe is a new science and experi-
ence park full of exciting technology
and fun-flled activities.
oxbridge on alssund is a competition between students
from the snderborg region, kiel and flensburg
University. this spectacular sailing event takes place
in 28-foot match race boats on alssund in front of the
new alsion complex. this event is easy to follow from
convenient vantage points on the shoreline close to the
sailing course.

go sailing
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sTUdenT Bar aT alsion
you haVe not exPerienCed snderborg unless
you haVe tried the following:
// snderjysk kaffebord (coffee with 10-15 different cakes)
// snderjysk spegeplse (salamis of high quality and taste)
// klplse med grnlangkl (tasty sausage with stewed kale)
// ringrider (the famous festival sausage)
// solg (sun egg a very special pick-me-up)
// grsten bler (gravenstein apples named after grsten castle)
// honningkage (ginger bread)
lots of beaChes
here you are surrounded by forest, fjords, coves and beaches and
danish history is found everywhere. not many places in denmark are
as rich in history as this small geographical area. snderborg castle,
dybbl mill and the battlefield history centre are examples of some of
the many centres of interest in the area.
go taste
useFul links
www.museum-sonderjylland.dk
www.sonderborg.dk
music and
dance places
BUddy Holly
wwwbuddy-sonderborgdk
Gigantic two storey night club for
party freaks
sMedien
Diskotecheque with lots of action
zanziBar
wwwzanzibardk
A great nightclub and dancing place
in Snderborg
sonderBorgHUs
wwwsonderborghusdk
Local music venue with several
concerts every week
lots of innoVatiVe
ComPanies
ToDay a ThriviNg, iNNo-
vaTive BuSiNeSS commu-
NiTy BearS WiTNeSS To
a viSioNary aND iNNova-
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Several local compaNieS
have gloBal markeT Domi-
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An extensive range of advanced
international study programmes
is offered at Alsion The campus
is home to some 1,000 students
and offers an international study
environment as the only teach-
ing language is english Many
international students choose to
study at the University in Snder-
borg, and the Universitys link
with Flensburg University in
Germany means that many stu-
dents divide their study between
Denmark and Germany
Danish and foreign students,
lecturers and researchers are
able to realise their dreams
in an exceptionally unique
architectural framework The
university provides state-of-
the-art laboratory and teaching
The visionary architectural complex is beautifully situated overlooking
alssund, the inlet that separates Snderborg from the mainland. alsion is
home to the university of Southern Denmark as well as to a symphony con-
cert hall and a research park.
campus
snderborg
65 campUs snderborg
facilities ensuring optimum con-
ditions for researchers and
engineering students At the
same time, the research park
provides a particularly innovative
and international research envi-
ronment with strong focus on
close cooperation and interaction
with the business community
Campus Snderborg has 700
square metres of state-of-the-art
clean room facilities The Bitten
& Mads Clausen Foundation
associated with Danfoss donated
more than 3 million Euros for
the design and layout in order
to promote high-tech research
in microelectronics and nano-
technology
66 the five cities - slagelse
Slagelse has around
27,000 inhabitants. The
town is West Zealands
largest shopping town
with cosy and attractive
squares and lively caf
life. copenhagen and
odense are within easy
reach as there is excel-
lent public transport
(train and bus services)
and the motorway is
just outside town.
The town is well-known for its
many leisure time and sports
activities Within the field of
sports, both the elite and the
general public are well taken
care of Slagelse is especially
renowned for its handball,
badminton, hockey, gymnastics
and golf, attracting the big
names And Slagelse Gladiators
is a Danish-american football-
team with good results
historic and
Forever young
slagelse
niCe beaChes
the southwest Zealand and the great belt coast has
186 kilometres of beautiful coastline and lots of delightful
beaches.
the beaches provide plenty of opportunity for swimming
and are ideal for windsurfers and anglers. many beaches
are student hangouts in the summertime.
67 the five cities - slagelse
h.C. andersen was here
Slagelse was the town where Hans
Christian Andersen attended the
Latin School and the town
remains an important seat of
learning to this day
you haVe not exPerienCed slagelse
unless you haVe tried the following:
// tebirkes (sweet buns, served with butter)
// Jordbrvin (strawberry wine)
// hndlavet l (try the beers from the many microbreweries in the area)
// kologisk kd (ecological meat)
// hndlavede bolscher (handmade boiled sweets)
// lammefjordsgulerdder (crispy, delicious carrots)
just west of Slagelse is one of Denmarks most important and beautifully
situated monuments from the viking age, the viking fortress Trelleborg.
an exciting and out-of-the-ordinary experience.
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caf caraMel
wwwcarameldk
Overlooking Schweizerpladsen
is Caf Caramel, where you can
enjoy a delicious lunch or an
excellent evening meal in the
cafs cosy atmosphere or in
the outdoor seating area
caf MiKKel
Caf with a pleasant atmosphere
in the town centre Menu with
a wide selection of delicious
dishes, eg brunch, sandwiches
and main courses Also take
away
caf ValenTino
A caf with a pleasant atmos-
phere just by the railway station
An extensive menu with some-
thing for every taste Live music
all year round
caf ViValdi
wwwcafe-vivaldidk
Inviting caf in the heart of
Slagelse Varied menu com-
prising sandwiches, omelettes
and salads There is always a
dish of the day, which can be
anything from salmon to filet
of beef Special coffee and drinks
menu
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Brasserie dVine
wwwbrasserie-d-vinedk
A lovely place which specialises
in sophisticated beer and wine
den Bl caf
wwwden-blaa-cafedk
Cosy caf and restaurant situa-
ted in the heart of Stillinge
Strand with brunch, caf meals
and evening meals Indoor and
outdoor service
THe Upper Hill
wwwupperhilldk
The Irish Pub in Slagelse Enjoy
the quite unique atmosphere at
The Upper Hill with live music
every Friday and Saturday from
10 pm
slagelse
offers a
wealth of
sPorting
and
leisure
aCtiVities
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Campus Slagelse is characterised
by the close relations between the
individual study environments,
teachers and programme admin-
istration as well as the close and
fruitful cooperation with local
businesses and organisations
Several programmes offer good
opportunities for putting together
your own educational profle,
partly through your choice of
electives and partly through
your study-related contacts to the
business community
Research and education at Cam-
pus Slagelse are organised by the
Department of Leadership and
Strategy under the Faculty of
Business and Social Sciences
campus Slagelse offers
a range of bachelor
programmes within
economics, modern
languages, market-
ing, organisation and
leadership.
campus
slagelse
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and a modern languages/com-
muication studies environment
which is part of the Department
of Language and Communi-
cation under the Faculty of
Humanities Focus Areas are
Change Management, Strategic
Leadership and Communication
and Knowledge
useFul link
www.visitsydvestsjaelland.dk
72 the five cities - kolding
kolding is one of Den-
marks friendliest towns
large city and small vil-
lage rolled into one. The
municipality of kolding
has more than 86,000
inhabitants, centrally
placed in relation to the
rest of Denmark and
europe.
Kolding is a university town
and a commercial centre, with
easy access via the motorway
and bus and train services And
Billund International Airport
is only half an hours drive
away from Kolding Kolding
is well-known for its dramatic
history, its beautiful country-
side, its rich and varied cultural
life as well as its thriving busi-
ness sector
town oF
opportunities
kolding
In Kolding, there is something
for everyone If you are looking
for culture, art and new impres-
sions, visit Koldinghus Castle or
Trapholt museum, while if you
prefer rural surroundings, the
town is situated in some of the
most wonderful countryside
close to water, woods and
beaches
an aTMospHere of
pasT and fUTUre
Koldinghus Castle forms a uni-
que backdrop for the pedes-
trian streets, that twist and turn
through the central down In
between shops, you will find
small peaceful oases of historical
places, which offer rich and lively
stories
musiC and eVents
the niColai bloCk
kolding is known for annual events like the culture night, the
art days, the cartoon festival and the open air opera festival at
skamlingsbanken. the music venues in the town present a wide
selection of arrangements with national and international artists.
various clubs arrange large concerts and festivals.
koldings new culture block is
established in one of denmarks
largest historical school com-
plexes. nicolai contains a cin-
ema, a caf, an archive on local
history, a childrens culture house
with and adventure universe for
children aged 2-12 years. the
nicolai theatre is a regular base
for a number of orchestras and
place of rehearsal for choirs,
and nicolai art & design houses
professional artists and design-
ers with workshops and attached
exhibition facilities.
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Art, applied art, design and
architecture have a long tradi-
tion in Kolding. The creative
environment spills over into
the cultural events in the area.
Creating art has a high profle
not in the least by virtue of
the museums at Koldinghus
and Trapholt. Trapholt is the
only museum in Denmark,
where there is modern art, ap-
plied art, design and furniture
design. Koldinghus is made
up of impressive, weather-
beaten buildings of fve
centuries housing a great hall,
castle chapel, library hall and
a gloomy dungeon. From the
top of the Giant tower there
is a magnifcent view over
the town of Kolding and the
Castle Lake.
traPholt and koldinghus
in kolding
you will
find many
small PeaCe-
ful oases or
historiCal
PlaCes.
you haVe not exPerienCed kolding
unless you haVe tried the following:
godset koldings musiC hall
wwwgodsetnet
beaChes
the music hall was exquisitely built according to advanced standards
and is rated one of the best music halls in denmark by the musicians
themselves. the focus is on rhythm music, but the house is also used
for theatre, lectures etc.
the bathing beaches in the kolding area lie directly n the magnificent
setting of the little belt. the beaches have white sand, shallow water
and many different possibilities. some beaches have a natural play-
ground, some have beach volley courses. some have bathing jetties,
others have camp sites. some have kiosk and toilet facilities, others
are natural beaches.
// ingefrbrd (ginger bread)
// slotsl (beer from the local brewery in kolding)
music and
dance places
piT sTop
wwwfacebookcom/pitstopkolding
Concert- and dance place with focus
on rock, hiphop and underground
TaVlen
wwwtavlenorg
Live music and dancing
crazy daisy
wwwcrazydaisydk
Renowned by all party animals in town
for its three bars and large dance floor
TordensKiold
wwwtordenskioldnu
Traditional disco with dynamic
atmosphere
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WalK alone
wwwdenengelskepubdk
Experience the staunch pub-
feeling in this excellent beer-place,
which has a large selection of
special beers Winner of The Gold
Medal of the Beer Enthusiasts
2007
repUBliKKen
(the Republic)
A pub/caf with a relaxed atmos-
phere and decorated with old
sofas and armchairs hardly
two are alike Here you will
find a wide selection of beer
Winner of The Silver Medal
of the Beer Enthusiasts 2007
Watch the football game on big
screen and enjoy live music in
the weekends
BerTraMs pUB
Here pub-crawlers can enjoy both
drinks and food The pub is situ-
ated opposite the railway station,
and there is also outdoor service
nicolai caf
wwwnicolaicafedk
Nice caf for flm lovers
MadaM MoKKa
Coffee house with lots of
specialities
den Bl caf
wwwdenblaacafedk
The oldest caf in Kolding is a
great place to enjoy lunch in the
afternoon or warm up for a night
out during the weekend
useFul knowledge
discount to students. Just
show your student id card.
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www.visitkolding.dk
www.visitdenmark.dk
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Nevertheless, it is the citys
biggest educational institution,
with around 2,000 students
receiving educations within the
two main areas of Business and
Social Sciences and Humanities
Kolding is characterised by a close
cooperation across academic set-
tings and a strong collaboration
with business and industry The
university assigns a high priority
to the opportunity for the students
to compose their individual edu-
cation profile
Main areas of study are Entre-
preneurship, Communication,
and Design, Culture and Lan-
guage
social life
The universitys playground is
called Caf U-boat, and it is
open every Friday until the final
guests go home The U-boat is
the meeting place on campus
and is available for a number of
functions such as football nights
At Studenterhuset Klostergaarden
students from any higher edu-
cation in Kolding gather to talk,
listen to music and have fun
campus
kolding
The university of Southern Denmark in kolding is situated near the city centre.
The atmosphere is intimate, and it is practically impossible to get lost in the
crowd. every student knows every other student, even if they are not following
the same course.
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aparT from all The
orgaNiSaTioNal
maTTerS, The couN-
cil arraNgeS four
parTieS a year. The
faNcy DreSS-up par-
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ToriouS. STuDeNTS
come iN faNcy DreSS
Such aS a moNk
WiTh a NeWly-ShaveD
croWN, a STar WarS
exTra, aND pim De
keySergraT.
sTUdenT poliTics
The Kolding Student Council is
a non-political student organi-
sation for all students at the Uni-
versity of Southern Denmark in
Kolding, where you will have an
opportunity to influence the
study environment, and all ini-
tiatives are received in on a
positive way

You will find that your fellow
students are happy to join in
the student social activities
78 the five cities - esbJerg
esbjerg is Denmarks youngest big city with 83,000 inhabitants. esbjerg is the
place where unique nature experiences combine with the pulsating life of the city
and great sights and attractions. all year round there is a wide variety of things to
offer, with plenty of activities, get-togethers and exihibitions at both Tobakken and
the large stage of the performing arts centre designed by Danish architect jrn
utzon, who is world-famous for designing the Sydney opera.
Tobakken is a musical venue and an activities centre that comprises four units:
stage, workshops, caf and meeting rooms. There is a total of about 200 events
a year at Tobakken.
the city
by the sea
esbjerg
man meets the sea
visitors arriving in esbjerg from the sea are greeted by svend wiig hansens
monumental sculpture man meets the sea. because of its size (it is
nine metres tall) the scupture has become a landmark for esbjerg. in clear
weather the four bodies, sitting there like unfurled sails, can be seen 10
kilometres away. many students hang out at hjerting beach in the
summertime.
the harbour
a sPeCial exPerienCe
esbjerg harbour can be experienced
live, round the clock, all year round.
here all the disciplines part of a
major modern habour are mastered.
visit dock 2, which has a marina,
restaurant, museum lighthouse ship
and friendly cruises on board the
cutters.
useFul links
www.visitesbjerg.dk
papas canTina
The restaurant serves exotic food from
South America and Mexico
HUBerT
Live music: blues, jazz, pop, rock More
than 70 special beers and a wide selection
of whiskey
indUsTrien
wwwcafeindustriendk
Caf, bar, live music
paddy go easy
Irish pub with live music and dancing
pappas nigHT clUB
Restaurant, karaoke and disco

Esbjerg has an attractive town centre with
Torvegade and Kongensgade, which is
Denmarks longest pedestrian street. In
the centre you will find an abundance of
restaurants with Greek, Italian, Chinese
and French dishes.
The many large and small restaurants can
cater to every gastronomic wish and wallet.
Traditional Danish cooking is of course
also on the menu hot or cold. Try, for ex-
ample, the world-famous open sandwiches
(smrrebrd), a delicious fsh dish, a slice of
smoked Hjerting Salmon, or bakskuld, a
salted, smoked dab with the skin removed,
fried in butter a local delicay not to be
missed!
international taste
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swimming stadium denmark has the countrys finest waterpark and
a 50-metre-long and 25-metre-wide competition pool. Just a stones
throw away lies the athletics stadium and the citys football stadium,
where efb plays premier league football. the stadium centre is also
beautifully located in esbjerg sports park. as are the two skating rinks,
where there is plenty of room for both the elegant skating princesses
and the tough guys of the ice hockey league. there is also a curling
centre, tennis courts, badminton hall and cricket pitch.
Esbjerg offers a Festival Week, a
chamber music festival and a number
of Open-air Music Festivals with top
Danish and international names.
And sandwiched between such major
events you will find a number of
small, intimate musical venues where
all types of music are on offer every-
thing from blues and rock & roll to
musical treasures that range from
the galley-like popular folk music
of the pubs, traditional jazz, modern
jazz and funk to open promenade
concerts, market square concerts and
summer entertainment on the open-
air stage of the City park.
esbjerg airPort
the distance between the city
centre of esbjerg and the airport
is only 10 minutes by car.
there are three bus connections
each hour.
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young and international
The beautiful Concert Hall of the West Jutland Academy
of Music, housed in a former turbine hall, eloquently
expresses a concert life and a level of ambition that em-
brace both classical and modern art Famous names from
home and abroad often and gladly make use of the live
citys facilities, which can match the best by international
standards
useFul knowledge
discount to students.
Just show your study card.
82 campUs esbJerg
Campus Esbjerg offers highly
specialised research environ-
ments, inspiring places to connect,
and a fine atmosphere for learn-
ing There is space here for
differences to meet, and new
thinking, ideas and interplay to
emerge, spanning disciplines,
interests and backgrounds At
Campus Esbjerg, you are not
merely a number in the sequen-
ce Everybody knows you, and
we are all on friendly terms You
will therefore quickly come to
know your fellow students and
lecturers You can meet other
students in Hennings cellar,
the popular Thursday bar The
activity room next to the bar
offers table tennis, pool and
darts
You have influence on the study
environment, and all initiatives
are received in a positive way
You will find that your fellow
students are happy to join in
student social activities The
Student Council is your voice on
campus The council deals with
all matters of educational policy,
has a tutoring scheme, and arran-
ges various courses The Students
Sports Club offers football,
hockey (floorball), basketball,
badminton and table tennis
campus
esbjerg
campus esbjerg is situated ten minutes from the city centre on bicycle. The
modern buildings provide for about 850 students within public health studies,
sports management and business courses within tourism and hotel management.
83 campUs esbJerg
study
Programmes
study
Programmes
The university offers a wide range of study programmes spread across
several academic disciplines, including programmes in english especially
tailored for international students.
degree sTUdenT
A student who is enrolled to take
an entire degree at the University
of Southern Denmark
gUesT sTUdenT
A student who studies a semester
or two at the University of
Southern Denmark The course
credits are to be transferred back
to the degree studied in the home
country The student does not
come as part of an exchange
agreement from a partner
institution
excHange sTUdenT
A student sent from a partner
institution who studies one or
two semesters at the University
of Southern Denmark The
course credits are to be trans-
ferred back to the degree studied
in the home country
students per 01.10.2012
From numBer Percent
denmark (eU/es) 21930 84%
other nordic countries (eU/es) 661 3%
other european countries (eU/es) 2475 10%
outside europe (eU/es) 968 4%
total 26034 101%
86 stUdy programmes
DegRee StUDent
sTUdy possiBiliTies
You can study one of more than 50
entire degrees offered in English
acadeMic sysTeM
Bachelor level = undergraduate
(3 years or 35 years) = 180 or
210 ECTS credits
Master level = graduate (2 years)
= 120 ECTS credits on top of
the 180/210 ECTS credits from
the bachelor level
acadeMic calendar
Autumn semester: Classes start
September 1 and run to mid
December Exams take place in
December and/or January At
the Faculty of Science classes
start one week earlier
Spring semester: Classes start
February 1 and run to mid May
Exams take place in June At the
Faculty of Science classes start
one week earlier
Note that some studies work on
a quarter basis For more infor-
mation visit wwwsdudk/
international-office Academic
Calendar
arriVal
You must arrive in time for our
orientation day(s) which takes
place a few days before the se-
mester starts In rare circum-
stances late arrivals can be
accepted upon request
orienTaTion day
A few days before classes start in
August/January, each campus
has an orientation programme
for new international students
ecTs crediTs
A full semester workload equals
30 ECTS credits Two semesters
equal 60 ECTS credits Master
courses often count as 10 ECTS
credits, ie a third of one se-
mester Master students typi-
cally have 10-15 teaching hours
per week ECTS = European
Credit Transfer System
langUage
reQUireMenTs
A good standard of English is
required because teaching at the
University typically involves stu-
dent participation, class discus-
sions and student presentations
A minimum IELTS score of 65
or a TOEFL score of 575/230/88
is required Note that some
studies only accept the IELTS
test If you, as an EU/EEA citi-
zen, can document this level of
English by way of secondary
school diploma, a TOEFL or an
IELTS test is not required (with
a few exceptions)
danisH langUage
coUrses
You can sign up for Danish
language courses at language
schools in town These take
place during the semester
cUrricUlUM
Note that you have a fixed
curriculum which you must
follow to obtain your degree
adMission
reQUireMenTs
You must meet the entry require-
ments for the programme you
wish to be admitted to You must
meet the application deadline
and enclose all relevant docu-
ments Some degrees require
GRE tests
87 stUdy programmes
TUiTion
If you hold a non-EU/EEA
citizenship, you are required to
pay tuition For details, see the
specific study programme
accoMModaTion
You have the possibility of
applying for student accommo-
dation through the university
the process oF becoming a degree student
AUtUMn/SpRing
1) you submit your application
with required enclosures to the
University of southern denmark.

2) your application is assessed. you
receive a letter of acceptance
or rejection around eight weeks
after the application deadline. an
admission package is enclosed
with successful applications.
jUne/DeCeMBeR
3) you confrm your study place.
if you are from a non-eU/eea
country, you pay the tuition.
jUly-AUgUSt/DeCeMBeR-jAnUARy
4) you receive information on
accommodation in July/
december, or at the beginning of
august/January.
5) end of august/January, each
campus has an orientation pro-
gramme for all new students.
SepteMBeR/FeBRUARy
6) the semester and classes start
september 1/february 1. at the
faculty of science , classes start
one week earlier
COntACt
tel: +45 6550 1000
fax +45 6615 7500
email: int@sdu.dk.
www.sdu.dk/en
application deadlines
All BAChelOR DegReeS: march 15.
MASteR DegReeS: please visit our website
at www.sdu.dk to fnd current deadlines.
88 stUdy programmes
Check the PhD
vaCanCies here;
www.jobs.sdu.dk
MORe inFO
phD StUDent
pHd in denMarK
Denmark has the greatest
publication activity in Europe
in relative to its size and at the
same time Danish scientific re-
search has a high impact meas-
ured in number of citations
received worldwide
Scientific research at the Danish
universities is of great import-
ance to Denmark and a major
element in creating more growth
in society
Danish research has a very inter-
national outlook A major part
of all scientific projects are pre-
pared in collaboration with
international researchers from
many other countries all over
the world
Join us in Denmark Together
we can create new knowledge
geT yoUr pHd aT
THe UniVersiTy of
soUTHern denMarK
University of Southern
Denmark welcomes interna-
tional PhD students either as
full degree students or as
visiting students A Danish PhD
programme usually lasts three
years The components of the
programme are:
Independent research under
supervision
Courses for PhD students (30
ECTS credits)
Participation in research
networks, including
placements at other, primarily
foreign, research institutions
Teaching or another form of
knowledge dissemination,
which is, as far as possible,
related to the PhD topic
The completion of a PhD
thesis
The PhD programme is a spe-
cialised research programme
It consists of an individually de-
signed research project which you
carry out under the guidance of
one or more supervisors, using
the scientific methodology of
your special area of research
offers PhD programmes at all
five faculties, with established
PhD schools

about danish
research
danish research has a very international
outlook. a major part of all scientifc
projects are prepared in collaboration
with international researchers from many
other countries all over the world.
89 stUdy programmes
facUlTy of
engineering
wwwsdudk/eng
The PhD school at The Faculty
of Engineering has six research
and education programmes:
Applied Mathematical
Modeling
Energy and Environmentally
Efficient Technologies
Functional Materials and
Nanotechnology
Information and Communi-
cation Technology
Product Design and
Innovation
Robotics
facUlTy of
HealTH sciences
wwwsdudk/health
The PhD school at The Faculty
of Health Sciences has several
research and education
programmes:
Public Health
Physical activity and
Musculoskeletal System
Cardiovascular and Renal
Research
Humanistic Health Research
Immunology, Allergology,
Microbiology and Infection
Clinical Research
Metabolism and Endocrinology
Neuroscience
Oncology and Haematology
Stem Cell Research
facUlTy of
HUManiTies
wwwsdudk/humPhD
The PhD students at the faculty
of Humanities are typically
affiliated with a doctoral
programme Currently the
faculty of Humanities has five
doctoral programmes:
Doctoral Programme in
Philosophy, Education and
the Study of Religions
Literature, Media and
Cultural Studies
International Graduate
School in Language and
Communication
History and Civilisation
Media, Technology and
Social Interaction
facUlTy of
BUsiness and
social sciences
wwwsdudk/sam/phduk
Social Sciences offers PhD
programmes within all the
major research areas The
programmes are:
Business Administration
Department of Entrepreneur-
ship and Relationship
Management
Marketing & Management
Department of Business and
Economics
Department of Environmen-
tal and Business Economics
Economics
Health Economics
Department of Business and
Economics
Department of Environmen-
tal and Business Economics
FAME
Journalism
Law
Social Science
90 stUdy programmes
facUlTy of
science
wwwsdudk/sciencePhD
The Faculty of Science offers
PhD programmes within several
research training programmes:
Basic and Clinical Microbiol-
ogy (BCM)
Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Compkem The Danish
Graduate School of
Computational Chemistry
Computer Science
Danish Bioresearch Academy
Danish PhD Schools of
Metabolism and Endocrinol-
ogy
Danish Research School in
Molecular Cancer Research
Graduate School for Nucleic
Acid Based Drug Design
(NAC-DRUG)
Graduate School of
Environmental Stress Studies
Graduate School of Molecular
Biophysics
Mathematics
Operator Algebra, Algebraic
Topology, Topology and
Geometry (with University
of Aarhus)
PhD School of Efficient
Algorithms and High Quality
Solutions
Physics
Pro2 Danish PhD School for
Protein Chemistry and
Proteomics
SNAK - Graduate School on
Sense organs, Nerve systems,
Behaviour, and Communica-
tion
SOAS - International School
of Aquatic Sciences
91 stUdy programmes
adMission
The general admission require-
ments for PhD programmes in-
clude a Candidatus/Master degree
or equivalent comparable to the
Danish two-year Candidatus/
Master degree
In some areas, a four-year PhD
programme is offered to students
who have completed a Bachelor
qualification and one year of
study at postgraduate level
financing
A range of funding options is
available:
Fellowship: PhD fellowships
are advertised by universities,
research institutions, business
enterprises and public and private
foundations Employment is
usually for a period of 3 years
Interested candidates should
contact University of Southern
Denmark for more information
or take a look at the list of
available PhD positions
wwwjobssdudk
Industrial PhD Fellowships:
These fellowships are offered
through collaboration between
a private enterprise and a uni-
versity The PhD project is carried
out as a research project and the
PhD student facilitates research
co-operation between the two
partners These fellowships usu-
ally have a duration of 3 years
More information is available at
wwwenfidk/research
Self-financed PhD programmes:
As a self-financed student, you
are usually charged a tuition fee,
ranging from 10,000 to 20,000
Euro per year
International Financial Support:
There is also the possibility of
getting international financial
support either from your home
country or from international
organisations such as the Euro-
pean Commissions research pro-
grammes For further informa-
tion, please refer to
wwwstudyindenmarkdk
VisiTing sTUdenTs
PhD students enrolled at a univer-
sity outside of Denmark can apply
for admission as a visiting PhD
student at University of Southern
Denmark Please contact the
Faculty of your interest for a
discussion of your possibilities to
become a visiting PhD student at
92 stUdy programmes
exChAnge
StUDent
sTUdy possiBiliTies
As an exchange student, you can
study at one of our five campuses
that offer courses in English:
Odense, Kolding, Esbjerg,
Snderborg and Slagelse The
University offers programmes
especially tailored to exchange
students taught in English and
more than 50 entire degrees also
taught in English In addition
the Faculty of Humanities offers
courses taught in English, Ger-
man and Spanish at bachelor
and master level Just choose
whichever suits you
coUrses
You choose from courses offered
in English See our website for
posssibilities Recommended
Study Paths comprise a selection
of courses that give our students
the best possible combination of
courses, ensuring that timetable
conflicts will not occur
acadeMic sysTeM
210 ECTS credits
the bachelor level
acadeMic calendar
Autumn semester: Classes
normally start September 1 and
run to mid December
Spring semester: Classes normally
start February 1 and run to mid
May For more information visit
wwwsdudk/international-office
Academic Calender
applicaTion deadlines
Please visit our website at
wwwsdudk/eng to find current
deadlines
adMission
reQUireMenTs
You must meet the entry requir-
ements for the courses you wish
to take, meet the application
deadline and enclose all relevant
documents To follow courses at
master level, you must have com-
pleted what compares to 180
ECTS credits within a relevant
field
langUage
reQUireMenTs
sions, project work and student
presentations
This means that you must have
a command of the English lan-
guage equivalent of the IELTS
score of 65 or the TOEFL score
of 575/239/88 We ask you and
93 stUdy programmes
your home university to docu-
ment your English skills through
our language requirement form
arriVal
place a few days before the se-
mester starts In rare circum-
stances we accept late arrivals
on request
accoMModaTion
All five campuses guarantee
accommodation for students
from partner universities if we
have recieved a complete appli-
cation by our application dead-
line
orienTaTion day
A few days before classes start
each campus has an orientation
programme for new exchange
students
ecTs crediTs
credits, ie a third of one semester
Master students typically have
10-15 teaching hours per week
You are expected to take a full
workload during your stay at the
University, including exams
ECTS = European Credit
Transfer System
danisH langUage
coUrses
schools in town These take
place during the semester
TUiTion
Exchange students do not pay
tuition
the process oF becoming an exchange student
AUtUMn/SpRing
1) your home institution nominates
you.
2) you submit your application,
requirement and accommodation
forms and enclose all required
enclosures.
3) your application is assessed. if
the assessment is successful,
you receive our enrolment pack
containing your letter of enrol-
ment, and information on various
practical matters in the course of
may/June or november/december.
4) you receive information on ac-
commodation in July/ december,
or at the beginning of august/
January.
SepteMBeR/FeBRUARy
september 1/february 1.
at the faculty of science the
courses start one week earlier.
COntACt
tel: +45 6550 1000
fax +45 6615 7500
email: int@sdu.dk.
www.sdu.dk/en
94 stUdy programmes
gUeSt StUDent
sTUdy possiBiliTies
You can study at one of our five
campuses that offer courses in
English: Odense, Kolding,
Esbjerg, Snderborg and Slagelse
The University offers specially
tailored programmes in English
and more than 50 entire degrees
also taught in English In addi-
tion the Faculty of Humanities
offers courses taught in English,
German and Spanish at bachelor
and master level Just choose
whichever suits you
acadeMic sysTeM
210 ECTS credits
the bachelor level
acadeMic calendar
Autumn semester: Classes start
September 1 and run to mid
December Exams take place in
December and/or January
At the Faculty of Science classes
start one week earlier

Spring semester: Classes start
February 1 and run to mid May
Exams take place in June At the
Faculty of Science classes start
one week earlier Note that some
studies work on a quarter basis
For more information visit
wwwsdudk/international-
office Academic Calendar
applicaTion
deadlines
Please visit our website at
wwwsdudk to find current
deadlines
arriVal
place a few days before the semes-
ter starts In rare circumstances
late arrivals can be accepted upon
request
orienTaTion day
A few days before classes start in
August/January, each campus
has an orientation programme
for new international students
ecTs crediTs
credits, ie a third of one semester
Master students typically have
10-15 teaching hours per week As
a guest student, you are expected
to take a full workload during your
stay at the University, including
exams ECTS = European Credit
Transfer System
langUage
reQUireMenTs
sions and student presentations
A minimum IELTS score of 65
or a TOEFL score of 575/230/88
is required Note that some
95 stUdy programmes
studies only accept the IELTS
test If you, as an EU/EEA citi-
zen, can document this level of
English by way of secondary
school diploma, a TOEFL or an
IELTS test is not required (with
a few exceptions)
danisH langUage
coUrses
schools in town These take place
during the semester
adMission
reQUireMenTs
You must meet the entry require-
ments for the courses you wish
to be admitted to You must meet
the application deadline and
enclose all relevant documents
TUiTion
If you hold a non-EU/EEA
citizenship, you are required to
pay tuition For details, see the
relevant faculty
accoMModaTion
You have the possibility of apply-
ing for student accommodation
through the university
the process oF becoming a guest student
AUtUMn/SpRing
1) you send in your application with
required enclosures to the Univer-
sity of southern denmark.
2) your application is assessed. if
the assessment is successful,
you receive our enrolment pack
containing your letter of enrol-
ment and information on various
practical matters.
jUne/DeCeMBeR
3) if you are a non-eU/eea citizen,
you pay the tuition.
4) you receive information on ac-
commodation in July/ december,
or at the beginning of august/
January.
SepteMBeR/FeBRUARy
september 1/february 1. at the
faculty of science, classes start
one week earlier.
COntACt
tel: +45 6550 1000
fax +45 6615 7500
email: int@sdu.dk.
www.sdu.dk/en
The university of South-
ern Denmark stands
for top quality research
based postgraduate edu-
cation, and choosing a
postgraduate education
at the university will
provide you with a solid
basis for your future
career.
The University constantly seeks
students of the highest quality,
and, in recognition of the import-
ant investment that overseas stu-
dents are making in their educa-
tion, we are pleased to offer scho-
larships to certain applicants!
There are a few scholarship
schemes at the University of
Southern Denmark The largest
one is the Danish Government
Scholarship supported by the
Ministry of Science, Technology
and Innovation
Through this scheme the uni-
versity offers scholarships to highly
qualified students enrolled in the
following two-year master degree
study programmes:
MSc(Eng) in Innovation
and Business (Campus
Snderborg)
MSc(Eng) in Mechatronics
(Campus Snderborg)
MSc in IT Product Design
(Campus Snderborg)
MSc in Public Health
(Campus Esbjerg)
The scholarship usually covers
all tuition fees and in some cases
also includes an additional sti-
pend to cover part of the living
expenses Students must be able
to finance the remainder of their
tuition fees if necessary as well
as living expenses
WHo can geT THe
scHolarsHip?
Candidates must come from a
non EU or EEA country and be
eligible to pay tuition fees
The University of Southern
Denmark does not charge
tuition fees from full degree
students from the Nordic
countries or from the EU/EEA
countries and Switzerland
Apply for admission and you
will automatically be considered
for the scholarship!
The scholarship will be awarded
to the best qualified of the eligible
applicants to the above mentioned
master degree study programmes
The University will offer the most
qualified applicants a scholarship
There is no need to make a sepa-
rate scholarship application All
eligible candidates will be con-
sidered on the basis of the infor-
mation they provide in their
application form
international
sCholarshiP
96 international scholarship
The university of Southern Denmark appears on all the more extensive
ranking lists of the best universities in the world and the table below
shows the placing of the university on the most widely mentioned
international rankings. it is pleasing to be able to note that among
17.000 universities in the world the university of Southern Denmark
is doing well both nationally and internationally.
ranking
ranking covers 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
leiden, crown indicator world - - 142 - na
shanghai arwU world 305
303-
401
301-
400
289
201-
300
qs top Universities world 295 300 298 311 318
the world Universities world - - 243 267
276-
300
taiwan ranking world 226 256 249 233 na
sDU Faculty of Health sciences is in
tOp 100 in the WORlD
- shanghai aRWU
OCtOBeR
2012
97 ranking
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www.newtodenmark.dk
www.visitdenmark.dk
get to know more
If you have questions about the
University of Southern Denmark,
email the International Offce at:
int@sdu.dk or call +45 6550 1000
city inFormation:
campus odense: www.studiebyen.odense.dk
www.visitodense.com
campus kolding: www.visitkolding.dk
campus esbjerg: www.visitesbjerg.dk
campus sonderborg: www.visitsonderborg.com
campus slagelse: www.visitsydvestsjaelland.dk
do you need helP?
Our international team - at your service
at the international office, you can get help with practical matters.
the international office is engaged in sending and receiving students.
at present the University cooperates with more than 500 universities
within various nordic and eU programmes (nordplus and erasmus)
as well as other bilateral agreements.
read more
contact the faculty of your
interest for a discussion
of your possibilities for a
phd degree at University of
southern denmark. contact
details are listed at each
facultys phd international
page. the Urls are given
under each faculty on the
opposite page.
101 sUrvival gUide
surViVal
guide
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
special
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answers
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acadeMic cUlTUre
The relationship between students
and teachers in Denmark is quite
informal Both students and
teachers like to consider one
another equals You are always
encouraged to ask questions both
in and outside of the classroom
and to express your opinion on the
themes discussed during the
courses The informal atmosphere
does not imply, however, that an
overly relaxed attitude towards
your studies would be accepted
On the contrary, the independent
nature of university studies in
Denmark presupposes that
students show initiative and take
responsibility in the planning of
their studies and in keeping to
their own schedules Students are
expected to be able to analyse and
discuss material, both in class,
in group work and in the final
examination Most studies make
use of both oral and written
exams
accoMModaTion
Finding a place to live often
takes time, so we advice you to
apply for accommodation when
you apply to become a student
at the University of Southern
Denmark In that case we will
assist you in finding a place to
live There are several
accommodation options:
Room in a hall of residence
(Kollegium ), price: 260-400
euro per month
Privately rented room in a
house or a flat , price: 250-500
euro per month
Privately rented flat - either
alone or shared with other
students, prices vary consider-
ably
Alternatively, you could swap flat
or room with students from
Denmark who are going to study
in your home city For further
information about this oppor-
tunity, please visit the web site
for international students home
exchange at:
wwwcasaswapcom
BanKs
Banking hours are from 10:00
- 16:00, Thursday to 17:30 On
Saturdays and Sundays all banks
are closed
Bicycles
In Denmark bicycling is a very
common form of transportation
In most towns there are bicycle
paths If you are interested in
purchasing either a new or a
second-hand bicycle, you may
try at a local bicycle dealer
cosT of liVing
The cost of living in Denmark is
similar to that of other northern
European countries You should
estimate spending between 600
and 700 euro monthly Monthly
rent for a room in a flat costs
about 300 euro You also need to
consider the cost of books and
other teaching materials, trans-
port and going out
cpr-nUMBer
All Danes have a personal num-
ber, called a CPR number This
is a personal ID number which
is used by education institutions
and all public organisations (eg
the health care system, etc) Any
person staying in Denmark for
more than three months, must
register at the National Register
and get a cprno when they have
received their residence permit
Citizens of one of the Nordic
countries must register at the
National Register after six months
They do not need to apply for a
residence permit first
crediT cards
Credit cards are accepted in
most shops and restaurants;
however, some supermarkets
only accept the special Danish
debit card Dankort Cash
points for withdrawal of cash
can be found outside several
banks in the city centre and in the
shopping centres
Please be aware that your bank
imposes a limit as to the amount
which you can withdraw at a
time
elecTriciTy
220 volts AC (50 Hz) is the
Danish standard If you are
travelling with electrical or
electronic devices be sure to
bring a two-pin continental
adapter with you
elecTronic eQUipMenT
Lap-top computers capable of
operating on both 110 and 220
volts can be used in Denmark,
but remember to bring a two-
pin continental adapter with you
since the prongs in Denmark
may differ from those in your
home country For lap-top com-
puters working on 110 volts only,
converters are necessary
eQUaliTy
The Danish constitution assures
religious freedom for all citi-
zens, but, also, emphasises that
the Evangelical Lutheran Church
is the Danish state church and is
supported by the state Denmark
has a law on ethnic equality,
which bans ethnic discrimina-
tion and states that it is illegal
to treat people differently on
the grounds of gender, race and
religion There are additional laws
to ensure gender equality and the
country also has a minister for
gender equality
grading system
The grading system used in all State-regu-
lated education as from august 2007 is the
7-point grading scale. The grading scale is
compatible with the ecTS-grading scale.
grade Description eCtS
12
for an excellent performance displaying
a high level of command of all aspects of
the relevant material, with no or only a few
minor weaknesses.
a
10
for a very good performance displaying a
high level of command of most aspects
of the relevant material, with only minor
weaknesses.
B
7
for a good performance displaying good
command of the relevant material but also
some weaknesses.
c
4
for a fair performance displaying some
command of the relevant material but also
some major weaknesses.
d
02
for a performance meeting only the mini-
mum requirements for acceptance.
e
00
for a performance which does not meet the
minimum requirements for acceptance.
F
-3
for a performance which is unacceptable
in all respects.
Fx
apart from the 7-point grading scale, pass/fail assessment may
also be used. 02 is the minimum grade for passing an exam.
the students performance must be assessed according to
academic targets set for the specifc subject or course (absolute
grading method). the relative grading method cannot be used.
FinDing
A plACe tO live
we will assist you in fnding
a place to live.there are
several accommodation
options
food and
TradiTions
The Danes celebrate many
holidays during the year Some of
them are religious holidays and
some have cultural or historic
roots Specific traditions with
regards to food, decorations and
celebration are connected to most
of the holidays, which are usually
celebrated with friends and
family Breakfast and dinner are
typically eaten at home, whereas
lunch is eaten at school, work, etc
and often consists of a packed
lunch At lunch the speciality
Smrrebrd (open sandwiches) is
normally eaten It consists of rye
bread buttered and covered with
sliced meat, cheese etc The
summer dessert Rdgrd med
flde its name being a test in
pronunciation for all non-Danes
is a desert usually made of
redcurrants, raspberries and
blackcurrants The berries are
boiled until they are soft, sweet-
ened and thickened and finally
served with cream or milk
HealTH insUrance
All residents in Denmark are
entitled to free emergency treat-
ment In case of an emergency,
dial 112 to contact the police, the
fire brigade or the ambulance
Emergency calls from payphones
are free of charge
On how to obtain access to the
Danish health care system visit:
wwwnewtodenmarkdk
Hygge, HUMoUr and
danisH MenTaliTy
Hygge is an important element of
the Danish culture The word is
difficult to translate, but those
seeking to grasp its meaning will
quickly realise that it is closely
associated with having a good
time with friends or family and
with eating and drinking
Humour is another essential
element To many Danes, humour
and irony are closely linked
Understanding this irony is an
important part of grasping the
Danish humour and mentality
The Danes emphasise equality,
individuality and democracy The
tone between Danes is relatively
informal In the educational
system, for example, students
address their teachers by their first
name Open discussions form
a central element of a Danish
upbringing, inside as well as
outside of the home
if yoU BecoMe ill
International students living in
Denmark for more than three
months are covered by the Danish
health insurance It offers free
doctor consultations and hospital
treatment You register for health
insurance at the same time as
registering at the Danish national
register You will receive a per-
sonal identity number and a
health insurance card, which you
should always bring when going
to a doctors surgery or to the
hospital
Your health insurance comes into
effect six weeks after you arrive in
the country You should therefore
consider taking out health insur-
ance to cover you for this initial
period EU citizens are covered
from arrival when they bring
along the European Health
Insurance Card
infrasTrUcTUre
Denmarks infrastructure is well
developed The railway network
is extensive, the roads are of high
standards and are relatively un-
congested The aviation system
is among the most developed in
the world and the airports have
connections to most of the big
international airports in the
world You can fly to capitals
like Amsterdam, Berlin and
Stockholm in an hour, and, in
less than two hours, all the way
to Paris, London, Dublin and
Prague, to mention a few
learning danisH
You do not have to speak Danish
to study in Denmark, but under-
standing the local language might
enrich your stay here Danish is
taught at several universities
around the world There are also
a number of private or public
organisations that offer lessons
in Danish at different levels
Contact a language centre in
your home country for further
information The Danish Em-
bassies and Consulates can also
refer to activities relating to
Denmark in your home country
pHarMacies
Opening hours:
Monday - Thursday
09:00 17:30
Friday 09:00 19:00
Saturday 09:00 14:00
posT offices
The opening hours of post
offices can vary greatly from
region to region, and even from
district to district within cities
and larger towns As a guide,
post offices are generally open
Monday to Friday from 900/
1000 am to 500/600 pm
Some post offices are closed on
Saturdays Opening hours for
those that are open are usually
from 900/1000 am to 1200/
200 pm
Some post offices are located
within shops but you will always
find the authorised post office
sign on the front of the building
residence and
WorK perMiT
Any student studying for more
than three months in Denmark
must apply for residence permit
Special rules apply to Nordic
citizensIf you are a citizen of
the EU or the EEA countries,
you must apply for residence
permit once you have arrived in
Denmark If you hold a non-
EU/EEA citizenship, you must
apply for residence permit
through the Danish Embassy or
Consulate in your country be-
fore you go to Denmark
public holidays
January 1st new years day (nytrsdag)
thursday before easter sunday maundy thursday (skrtorsdag)
friday before easter sunday good friday (langfredag)
monday after easter sunday second day of easter (2. pskedag)
fourth friday after easter prayer day (store bededag)
40 days after easter sunday ascension day (kristi himmelfartsdag)
monday after whitsunday second day of whitsun (2. pinsedag)
June 5th constitution day (grundlovsdag)
december 24th-26th christmas eve, christmas day and second day of christmas
(Juleaften, 1. og 2. juledag)
You must apply at least three
months before the semester
starts to get your residence
permit in time For more
information visit:
wwwnewtodenmarkdk
sMoKing and sMoKing
resTricTions
Smoking is banned in all indoor
public places, making it illegal
to smoke in virtually all enclosed
and substantially enclosed public
places and workplaces Anyone
who wants to smoke during study
or work hours has to go outside

safe and secUre
Denmark is the oldest monarchy
in the world and at the same time
a modern welfare state The
country has a high degree of
income redistribution facilitated
by the tax system and the differ-
ences between rich and poor are
relatively small The Danish wel-
fare state is based on the Scandi-
navian model, characterised by
universal healthcare, free educa-
tion and social security for all
citizens
Denmark is recognised for its
high quality research in areas such
as biotechnology and food and
environmental science The coun-
try is internationally oriented and
plays an active role in global busi-
ness and politics Denmark has
been a member of the EU since
1973 and has had a significant
influence on both environmental
and social issues as well as on the
EU enlargement process People
who have visited Denmark often
emphasise how safe the country
feels Children walk to school on
their own and even the Queen
can go shopping with a minimum
of security arrangements The
statistics confirm this image of
Denmark as a safe place: the
country has one of the lowest
crime rates in the world

sHopping
Suggested shopping facilities for
daily needs (foods, etc) are:
Bilka, Brugsen, Kvickly and
Ftex
Lowprice supermarkets are:
Fakta, Netto, Aldi, KIWI, Lidl
and Rema 1000
Department stores and
supermarkets are usually open:
Weekdays
09:00 - 19:00/20:00
Saturday 09:00 - 16:00
General opening hours for
specialty shops are:
Weekdays 10:00 - 17:30
Saturday 10:00 - 13:00
On the first Saturday of each
month many shops are open
until 16:00 or 17:00
Most shops are closed on Sundays
However, many kiosks and gas
stations are open outside normal
opening hours and they may sell
quite a considerable range of
groceries (milk, bread, cheese
etc)
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meet in the city.
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sporT, MUsic
and leisUre
Danes love sports About three
out of four children and young
people and half of the adult
population are engaged in sport
activities in their spare time
Denmark has the highest
number of sport facilities per
capita amongst the European
countries
A lot of Danes join a sports club
The most popular activities are
gymnastics, football, badminton,
swimming and handball Fitness,
aerobic, roller-skating and jogging
are other popular activities
Being a country surrounded by
water all places in Denmark
are less than 50 kilometres from
the sea sports such as sailing,
windsurfing, fishing and row-
ing are also popular
Considering the size of the coun-
try, Denmark has achieved
outstanding results in sports
internationally
Denmark won the European
Championship in Football in
1992 and in handball, the womens
national team won the European
Championship in 1996, the World
Championship in 1997 and the
Olympic Games in 1996, 2000
and 2004, and the mens national
team won the European
Championship in 2008
Denmark is densely populated
and the land is cultivated, so the
natural resorts consist of small
reservations woods, plantations,
beaches etc It is quite common
for Danes to go for a walk or ride
their bikes on Sundays, perhaps
bringing a madpakke (packed
lunch) with them Almost all
Danes have a bike, many use it
daily and there are special paths
for cyclists in many towns
Denmark is known for its many
music festivals During the sum-
mer there is a comprehensive and
international programme of rock,
folk and jazz music to choose
from
The most famous festivals are
the Roskilde Festival, the Folk
Festival in Tnder and the
Copenhagen Jazz Festival The
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108 bachelor degree programmes
Living
Undertaking a bachelor degree
programme in one of SDUs
five cities is not just something
you do. It is a way of life. The
cities become part of your stu-
dent identity. They are all
student-friendly, with many
international students and easy
access to green areas. You will
find lots of opportunities to
make friends and socialise,
and the faculties are close to
the city centres.
Teamwork
All bachelor degree program-
mes at SDU are based on team-
work and project work. Why?
Future jobs and technologies
are based on people working
together.
CLose
It is your learning process. It is
your education. That is why
your lectures at SDU are based
on dialogue and learning in
smaller groups. So go ahead:
challenge your lecturer and
ask whenever you are in doubt.
Freedom
You are free to choose how you
want to combine the building
blocks of your bachelor degree
programme. Passing your exams
requires living up to certain aca-
demic standards, but it is up to
you to decide how you want to
manage your time and resour-
ces. We call it freedom, indiv-
iduality and responsibility.
Bachelor
Degree
Programmes
As a bachelor degree student at SDU, you become part of an inspiring
and informal study environment where your relationship with your
teachers is close and friendly. You will typically work on innovative,
real-life group projects in our attractive study facilities.
Learning
and develop-
ing in teams
prepares you
to take on the
real world
and make
a career for
yourself
bachelor degree programmes
Index
Global Management and Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Innovation and business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Interaction Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Mechatronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Mechatronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Product Development and Innovation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Economics and Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Business Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Economics and Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
European Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Market and Management Anthropology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Business, Language and Culture (Chinese) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
International Business Administration
and Modern Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Modern Languages and Intercultural Communication . . . . 128
engineering
business and social sciences
humanities
engineering
PROGRAMME PROFILE
The study programme focuses
on global business development.
Management of the global manu-
facturing network, supply chain
management and cultural under-
standing, combined with the
development of personal learning
skills, are key words to Global
Management and Manufacturing.
The study programme is set in
an international environment
of both Danish and interna-
tional students and offers not
only an international study envi-
ronment but also the possibil-
ity of going abroad for your
internship or for studies at a
partner university. This adds a
large degree of freedom to your
studies.
CONTENT
The main content of the study
programme can be illustrated
by four main themes:
Supply Chain Management
Production and Operations
Management
Business Management
International Orientation
and Cultural Understanding
Personal skills
The programme emphasises
project-based learning. The
project form prepares students
for industry where the project
method is becoming more and
more prevalent. Throughout
the programme, focus will be
on personal learning skills in
the form of teamwork under
the tutelage of a personal tutor,
video recordings and similar.
Several projects are made in
close cooperation with the
industry. The University of
Southern Denmark has a major
network of industrial partners
in Denmark as well as abroad.
These partnerships create joint
research and development pro-
jects as well as an opportunity
for students when they are to
embark on their five-month
engineering internship at a
company.
The study programme is a seven
semester programme, including
a five-month internship at a for-
eign or Danish company and a
final five-month project, which
you prepare in cooperation with
a company.
With globalisation, companies have to change their strategic focus from
local manufacturing to the management of global manufacturing networks.
As a GMM engineer you will become a key person in connection with the
coordination and development of future manufacturing processes.
Global Management
and Manufacturing
title
Bachelor
Where
Odense
Further inFormation
Mr Bent Hansen,
bh@iti.sdu.dk
sdu.dk/beng-gmm
/facultyofengineering
engineering
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Engineers today often need
more than technical know-
ledge. Industry increasingly
wants people who can move
in the worlds of business and
technology, transforming pro-
duct ideas into reality. This
programme emphasises skills
such as creativity, business sense
and entrepreneurship as highly
as physics, maths and research
methods.
You learn to create and market
products based on engineering
and business expertise. Whether
you dream of working in an
existing business or starting your
own, you will learn the principles
of product development.
CONTENT
As a member of a project team
you study creativity, innovation
management and business devel-
opment. Furthermore, you exam-
ine marketing, economics, user
centred design, product soft-
ware, electronics, mechanics
and mathematical modelling.
General structure of the pro-
gramme:
1st and 2nd semester:
From idea to profitable business
3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th semester:
Specialist subjects
We cover the following subjects:
Electronic software
Electronic hardware
Mechatronics
Innovation Management
In addition to the compulsory
courses and projects you will
have a choice of elective courses.
The programme consists of
group work and lectures. You
also have the opportunity to test
your ideas on leading experts
from industry. International
students study alongside Danish
students, giving you the opportu-
nity to work with engineering in
multicultural teams.
Can you juggle technology, ideas and people and ensure your product hits
the market running?
Innovation
and business
title
Bachelor of Science
Where
Snderborg
Further inFormation
Mr Ib Christensen,
ic@mci.sdu.dk
sdu.dk/bsc-innovation
Visit our website
www.sdu.dk/en
engineering
PROGRAMME PROFILE
As an Interaction Design engi-
neer you contribute to the design
and development of user-oriented,
interactive products, services and
systems for the future.
Interaction Design puts the user
at the heart of the product de-
velopment process. A discipline
that focuses on people in the
context of their working or
daily lives, and ensures that
technology relates to their needs,
dreams or desires.
Interaction Design takes into
account the people who develop
and produce as well as the user
of a product, and therefore hu-
man interaction and communi-
cation are two of the corner-
stones of the programme.
CONTENT
You will be part of a unique
and collaborative learning envi-
ronment where the emphasis is
on practical projects that ex-
plore a range of user issues in
different contexts. Communi-
cation and presentation skills
are emphasised as a means of
involving everyone associated
with a product development
process users, associated net-
works of people from industry,
and other stakeholders.
Each semester is structured
around a theme under which
relevant courses and subjects
will be introduced:
Semester 1
Discovery: An introduction
to the entire field of interac-
tion design through a series of
smaller projects
Semester 2
Mechanical Interaction:
Muscles and motors
Semester 3
Electronic Interaction:
Sensors and senses
Semester 4
Intelligent Interaction:
Bytes and brains
Semester 5
Interactive Products:
Experts in teams
Semester 6
Company Internship
Semester 7
Final Project
The study programme is a seven
semester programme, including
a five-month internship at a for-
eign or Danish company and a
final five-month project, which
you prepare in cooperation with
a company.
Do you want to develop exciting play equipment for young people? Or would
you rather design interactive survival equipment, healthcare products or
energy saving devices that can improve life for many people, or simply just
make it more enjoyable?
Interaction
Design
title
Bachelor
Where
Snderborg
Further inFormation
Svend Hansson,
sh@mci.sdu.dk
sdu.dk/beng-interactiondesign
engineering
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Visit any home in Europe and
you will find several mechatronic
products intelligent products
combining electronic, mechanical
and software solutions. From
music systems and video players
to digital cameras and DVD
players, mechatronic products
are developing at such a speed
that industry requires engineers
who can work fast in a range of
disciplines.
This programme enables you to
work as a development engineer
with high-tech mechatronics.
You will be able to lead the entire
production process, from idea to
finished product, and work as
part of a team. With technical
know-how and leadership skills,
you will be able to transform a
product idea into reality.
CONTENT
Mechatronics is about design,
materials and calculations of a
products mechanical compon-
ents. Core courses are math,
physics, and electronic and me-
chanical engineering.
Furthermore, you will gain a
firm understanding of business
administration, have the oppor-
tunity to work intensively in
teams and become an expert in
one of the three specialisations:
Nanotechnology
Embedded systems
Dynamic mechatronic
systems
Each of the six semesters has a
specific theme and structure:
Semester 1
Discover Mechatronics
Semester 2
Build Mechatronics
Semester 3
Develop Mechatronics
Semester 4
Mechatronics and the
Environment
Semester 5
Experts in Teams
Semester 6
Bachelor Project
International students study
alongside Danish students,
giving you the opportunity
to work with engineering in
multicultural teams.
Intelligent products need intelligent engineers. If you want to manage
mechatronics at every stage as part of an effective team this programme
gives you the expertise.
Mechatronics
title
Bachelor of Science
Where
Snderborg
Further inFormation
Mr Ib Christensen,
ic@mci.sdu.dk
sdu.dk/bsc-mechatronics
engineering
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Speed and precision are key fac-
tors in developing mechatronic
products intelligent goods com-
bining mechanical, electronic
and software solutions. As prod-
ucts such as digital cameras and
DVD-players become increasing-
ly widespread, engineers in glob-
al industry must meet new de-
mands by managing technology
and business at the same time.
This programme combines sci-
ence with business, enabling you
to manage technology, design
and people while optimising
production. You will make de-
cisions across the organisation.
Thus, a mechatronics engineer
is able to think holistically and
to participate in a companys
development focusing on techni-
cal, business and social matters.
CONTENT
Mechatronics is about the devel-
opment of intelligent products,
combining mechanics, electronics
and software, so you will get a
solid knowledge on these core
subjects. Furthermore, you will
have the opportunity to work
intensively in teams and become
an expert in one of the three
specialisations:
Nanotechnology
Embedded Systems
Dynamic Mechatronic
Systems
Each of the seven semesters has
a specific theme and structure:
Semester 1
Discover Mechatronics
Semester 2
Build Mechatronics
Semester 3
Develop Mechatronics
Semester 4
Mechatronics and
the Environment
Semester 5
Experts in Teams
Semester 6
Internship
Semester 7
Final project

The programme consists of both
lectures and project work with
other students and industry as
well as a full semester internship,
where you will work on a real-
life project for a company.
Profitable? Marketable? Usable? This programme turns you into a hands-on
decision maker who ensures that the entire production process works
including the final product.
Mechatronics
title
Bachelor
Where
Snderborg
Further inFormation
Mr Ib Christensen,
ic@mci.sdu.dk
sdu.dk/beng-mechatronics
/UniSouthDenmark
engineering
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Product development teams
across the world need inno-
vators with engineering exper-
tise and business know-how.
By employing people with
technical and entrepreneurial
knowledge, companies ensure
that their products enjoy the
best chance of success.
This programme enables you
to work as a trouble-shooter
throughout the entire deve-
lopment process. You can pursue
a challenging career that involves
a wide range of innovative areas
such as product management
and optimisation, technology
management, marketing and
sales, and product development
methods.
With specialist knowledge in
your chosen area, you will be
able to build your own business
or develop new business areas in
existing global companies.
CONTENT
The programme combines lec-
tures, seminars and real life
projects. Furthermore, it equips
you for technology innovation
management by exploring mar-
ket needs, product design, pro-
duct development and manu-
facturing processes. You also
learn about mechanical design,
networked manufacturing and
production planning in an
international context.
Can you manage business and technology? Wear both hats with this degree,
which gives you the chance to specialise creatively.
Product Development
and Innovation
title
Bachelor of Science
Where
Odense
Further inFormation
Mr Sren Jensen,
soj@iti.sdu.dk
sdu.dk/bsc-pdi

sdu.dk/bsc-pdi

PROGRAMME PROFILE
If you are considering a business
career with a European flavour,
you can join a challenging inter-
national study environment that
is firmly based on European
business culture. The bachelor
in Economics and Business
Administration enables you to
kill two birds with one stone, so
to speak. You will obtain solid
language skills in addition to a
comprehensive knowledge of
business eco-nomics in a global
as well as a regional context.
Students of many different
nationalities study alongside
Danish students creating a truly
international atmosphere on
campus.
CONTENT
The programme is taught in
English and includes subjects
related to business economics
and economics. Compared to
other bachelor programmes the
range of topics leans towards
the international aspects of
companies as well as towards
regional development issues.
The programme thus reflects
the fact that internationally
active enterprises are increasingly
developing their areas of in-
fluence at regional rather than
national level.
The programme addresses all of
the basic subjects of Business
Administration, i.e. courses
developed at university level
in Organisation, Corporate
Finance, Marketing, Accounting,
Business Law, Business IT,
Statistics as well as Micro- and
Macroeconomics.
In addition, the programme of-
fers specialised courses on a range
of international, European and
regional topics. During the third
year, there is an optional study
term abroad that takes advantage
of our extensive network of
partner institutions.
Make world trade your business with this programme,
which puts the global spotlight on profits and pennies.
Economics and Business
Administration
title
Bachelor of Science
Where
Snderborg
Further inFormation sdu.dk/eba
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
The profile in Business Man-
agement provides graduates
with the competences needed
to work in multinational and
international companies. In
addition, the degree qualifies
graduates for further studies
at master level in Denmark or
abroad. The study programme
is taught entirely in English
with a fully integrated and
internationalised curriculum.
The profile in Business Manage-
ment focuses on the managerial
aspects of corporate economic
decisions. A bachelor with this
profile has specific knowledge
in identifying key issues within
the areas of; organisation, ac-
counting, financial markets and
supply chain management.
Furthermore, the bachelor has
knowledge about and skills in
using the quantitative methods
that are relevant for identifying
managerial problems in an
international environment;
International Management,
Advanced Quantitative Ana-
lyses. Finally, the programme
will specifically develop the
bachelors competences to use
IT technology to identify pro-
blems and calculate conse-
quences of the given solutions
through the Business IT courses.
The specialisation in Business
management thus lends itself
to providing students with
strong quantitative methods
for solving complex managerial
problems in an international
setting.
The profile in Business Management at Campus Odense is a bachelor programme
in Economics and Business Administration taught in an international study
environment. The primary goal is to give the student a generalist approach to
identifying, understanding, analysing, and solving managerial problems within
an international context, preparing graduates to take executive positions.
Business
Management
title
BSc in Economics and
Business Administration
Where
Odense
Further inFormation sdu.dk/en/Uddannelse/Bachelor/
ErhvervsoekonomiBScSoe
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
This international programme
is designed for students who
wish to be part of a global de-
velopment that needs employees
with practical understanding of
methods for combining IT with
business administration. With a
background that includes inter-
national cultural understanding
and IT qualifications as well
as business administration,
you will meet the needs of the
business community for core
employees capable of handling
the interaction between IT-
based project management
and business economics using
the most recent information
technology.

CONTENT
The educational concept is
based on a number of courses
and teaching methods that
provide a unique combina-
tion of theory and practical
experience. In other words,
the aim of the programme is
to produce graduates who can
combine theoretical knowledge
with solid practical experience
from the diverse fields of busi-
ness economics and IT. The
programmes 6th semester
includes an internship with an
international company that will
enable you to test your theoretical
knowledge in practice.
An international programme which combines IT with Business Economics
and qualifies you for an international career.
Economics and
Information Technology
title
Bachelor of Science
Where
Slagelse
ErhvervsoekonomiHAForretorienITOekonomiSla
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Europe is undergoing rapid
developments. Old divisions have
disappeared and new conflicts
have arisen. The formation of
new nation-states has created new
borders, but Europe is also char-
acterised by a considerable degree
of cross-border cooperation at
many levels, from the suprana-
tional and national to the regional
and local. The European Studies
programme, which focuses on
regional development, provides
opportunities to analyse and
understand developments in Eu-
rope. Consequently, students are
equipped with tools that enable
them to participate in the process
of shaping Europe by working
on development projects run by
private enterprises, government
institutions, non-governmental
organisations, and European
institutions. Campus Snderborg
is suitably placed in a historically-
disputed border region that pro-
vides students with an authentic
European regional development
perspective as well as an interna-
tional atmosphere.
CONTENT
The programme is international
and addresses students from all
over Europe as well as from other
continents. Regions are increas-
ingly attracting the attention of
the scientific community and
not only in a European context.
The programme is taught in
English and builds on basic
subjects within the humanities,
the social sciences and business
administration, supplemented
with basic knowledge of regional
development and intercultural
communication.
The programme provides stu-
dents with theoretical under-
standing, factual knowledge
and analytical abilities in various
areas, including regional struc-
ture and economics, business
management, communication
and culture, politics, law and
institutions.
The distinctive character of the
programme is reflected in the
range of insight it provides into
European issues and regional
problems, as well as into topics
related to business economics.
Students are able to follow a
Business Track or an Insti-
tutional Track within the
European Studies programme
by selecting an appropriate port-
folio of obligatory and elective
courses. During the programme
students will be offered excellent
opportunities to study abroad,
either by spending a term at a
foreign university or completing
an internship.
Influence Europes future with this programme, which offers you key project
management skills.
European
Studies
title
Bachelor of Science
Where
Snderborg
Further inFormation sdu.dk/eus
/unisouthdenmark
sdu.dk/en/Uddannelse/Bachelor/
ErhvervsoekonomiHAForretorienITOekonomiSla
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
The skills and competences that
you acquire with the Market and
Management Anthropology pro-
gramme are those that organi-
sations and corporations are al-
ready, and increasingly will
be, looking for amongst highly
educated professionals and mana-
gers. You will learn how markets
arise and change, along with
peoples values and daily needs,
in the interweaving of local
culture with global flows and
structures. Your understanding
of culture and economy and
your skills in research meth-
odology and project manage-
ment will enable you to create
value for corporations and public
organisations, as they enter,
operate on and innovate for the
global markets of the future.
The programme uses markets
and businesses as primary sites
for the scientific study of social
and economic life; of the ongo-
ing changes in peoples ways of
life and existential concerns.
CONTENT
The programme uniquely pro-
vides classical anthropological
learning about society and
humanity in combination with
managerial competences that
are concrete and goal-oriented.
Since cross-cultural competen-
cies are pivotal, students are
expected to spend their fifth
semester at a university abroad.
During this term, students will
obtain further academic quali-
fications as well as first-hand
experience with independent
collection of scientific data us-
ing anthropological fieldwork
methods.
The courses of the programme
are all related to one of four
pillars:
1. Anthropological understand-
ing and analysis of culture
2. Markets and consumer
cultures
3. Management challenges
across the public and private
sectors
4. Globalisation and global
economic structures
You will acquire a global mind-
set, an understanding of peoples
cultural values and the needs,
challenges and desires of their
everyday life, along with the the
ability to glean information from
both stories and statistical charts,
the ability to apply strong skills
in communicating analysis to a
wide audience, and the ability to
operate across diverse cultures
when solving problems and see-
ing opportunities.
Graduate with experience in conducting independent research, marked by both
academic rigour and business relevance, under different cultural conditions.
Market and Management
Anthropology
title
Bachelor of Social
Science
Where
Odense
Market+and+Management+Antropology
/unisouthdenmark
Visit our website
www.sdu.dk/en
Market+and+Management+Antropology
/unisouthdenmark
humanities
PROGRAMME PROFILE
China is rapidly becoming a
great power in the globalised
economy and has in a short time
become a superpower in industri-
al development, space engineer-
ing, and science. Chinas political
role has grown immensely and
with more than a billion inhab-
itants China is an important
partner in inter-state trading
with European businesses. As a
Bachelor in Business, Language
and Culture (Chinese) you can
become a key decision-maker
in the international cooperation
with China.
CONTENT
The programme provides you
with the skills necessary for
conducting business negotia-
tions with Chinese partners. It
combines business economics
courses and courses on language
proficiency, culture and social
studies, and business communi-
cation. The programme requires
no previous knowledge of the
Chinese language. The first
two years of study include an
intensive course on the Chinese
language. The bachelor program-
me is a 4-year programme and
in order to optimise the language
proficiency of the student the
programme includes a years
stay at an institution of higher
education in China. You will
be educated to occupy business
functions requiring economic
insight as well as advanced
language and communicative
skills in Chinese. You will be
studying at an international
programme which attracts
students from across the globe.
The language of instruction is
English.
This programme provides you with the skills necessary for conducting
business negotiations with Chinese partners.
Business, Language and
Culture (Chinese)
title
Bachelor of Arts
Where
Snderborg
Further inFormation www.sdu.dk/ba_negot_chinese
/unisouthdenmark
humanities
PROGRAMME PROFILE
The BA in international busi-
ness administration and modern
languages in Flensburg com-
bines business economics and
business language (English
combined with either German
or Danish) and qualifies you for
internationally oriented jobs in
private enterprises as well as in
public organisations.
The programme has been estab-
lished in cooperation with the
University of Flensburg and is
set in Flensburg. This means
that it has a marked international
profile, both in terms of the sub-
jects taught and in terms of the
study environment. And last,
but not least, the international
profile is reflected in the double
degree which you will obtain
upon graduation: a Danish
as well as a German Bachelor
degree.
CONTENT
The BA in international busi-
ness administration and modern
languages is the study program-
me for you if you want to com-
bine studies in business language
with studies in business eco-
nomics.
Faced with growing political,
economic, cultural, and social
globalisation, business employ-
ees will have to be able to work
across national and linguistic
borders.
This BA will qualify you for
analysing, evaluating, and
solving the tasks involved in
the international activities of
business enterprises, and it will
qualify you for performing the
communication and mediation
tasks arising in connection with
such activities. You will obtain
the competencies you need via
foreign language training,
knowledge of social conditions,
and knowledge of the socio-
logical and economic factors
influencing decision-making
processes in various cultures.
Please note that the programme
requires an A-level in Danish
or a 100-hour Danish course
which the student must pass be-
fore classes begin in September.
Obtain a mix of economics and linguistic competencies and go international!
International Business
Administration and
Modern Languages
title
BA in International
Business
Where
Snderborg / Flensborg
Further inFormation www.sdu.dk/international_business_language
/unisouthdenmark
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PROGRAMME PROFILE
This BA study programme lit-
erally crosses borders, since it is
jointly offered by the University
of Southern Denmark and the
University of Flensburg. This
means that you will be studying
in an intercultural environment
in which teachers as well as stu-
dents are of different nationali-
ties: in addition to the Danish
students, students come from
Germany, in particular. Speak-
ing your foreign languages will
therefore be part of everyday
life on campus.
CONTENT
The BA in Modern Languages
and Intercultural Communi-
cation is the right choice for
you if you want to work with
people, culture, languages, and
teaching.
Apart from solid competences
in your foreign languages, the
programme will provide you
with knowledge of the tools
used for solving linguistic and
communicative problems in
business enterprises and organi-
sations, as well as for teaching
foreign languages to adults.
The combinations of foreign
languages offered are: English/
German for students whose
native language is Danish, and
English/Danish for students
who do not have Danish as their
native language.
Choose this study programme
if you want to experience the
world while you are studying.
After having studied in Snder-
borg for the first three semes-
ters, you may spend either a
study- or an internship period
abroad. This will give you a
unique chance to test your skills
and to see how far they can take
you.
Please note that the programme
requires an A-level in Danish
or a 100-hour Danish course
which the student must pass be-
fore classes begin in September.
Studies crossing borders.
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PROGRAMME PROFILE
Chemical and pharmaceutical
products are part of our every-
day lives. We need chemical
engineers to coordinate research,
development and production of
all these products. Moreover,
the society demands knowledge
about how to save energy in
chemical production and how
to use bio-waste as an energy
source. This programme ena-
bles you to work as an expert
chemical engineer within a
range of areas in research and
industry.
COntEnt
This programme gives you
the choice between one of four
profiles:
Bio-refining: e.g. protein
chemistry, technical micro-
biology, advanced natural
product chemistry, and
environmental technology
for bio-waste.
Functional Materials: e.g.
material chemistry, chemical
metallurgy, and the charac-
terisation of solid substances.
Chemical Technology: e.g.
separation techniques, cataly-
sis, reactor technology, and
regulation technology.
Organic Synthesis and Ca-
talysis: e.g. theoretical chem-
istry and physical organic
chemistry, catalysis, and
organic analytical chemistry
and synthesis.
The first three semesters of the
programme consist of course
work, while the last semester
comprises an independent
research project leading to a
master thesis. The research for
the master thesis can be car-
ried out within the University
of Southern Denmark or in
collaboration with another aca-
demic or industrial laboratory,
which may be situated either in
Denmark or abroad.
Become an expert chemical engineer and improve everyday lives.
This programme enables you to put theory of chemistry and biotechnology
into practice.
Chemistry
title
Master of Science
Where
Odense
Further inFormation
Ms Lene Pedersen,
lp@kbm.sdu.dk
sdu.dk/msc-chemistry
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sdu.dk/msc-chemistry
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PROGRAMME PROFILE
This programme provides you
with extensive knowledge of the
environment and environmen-
tal implications. You will be
trained to design environmen-
tally benign and eco-efficient
solutions to systems, products
and processes. Moreover, you
will be qualified to restore the
quality of already damaged
environments.
COntEnt
In this programme you choose
to specialise in either Eco-effi-
cient Engineering or Aquatic
Environment.
With a profile in Eco-
efficient Engineering, you
will become a specialist
in environmental system
analysis and eco-innovation
of systems, products and
technologies. You will be
the environmental expert
in the creation of new and
more sustainable techni-
cal solutions in industry,
consultancies, the authorities
or research institutions.
With a profile in Aquatic
Environment, you will be-
come a specialist in environ-
mental modelling and remedi-
ation of aquatic systems such
as rivers, lakes and ground
water reservoirs as well as
in advanced wastewater and
groundwater treatment.
You will become the aquatic
environmental engineer
in industry, consultancies,
the authorities or research
institutions.
The specialisations in Eco-effi-
cient Engineering and Aquatic
Environment comprise course
based learning of advances in
theory, methods and tools as
well as project based learning
integrated with the research
activities of the university.
The first and second semesters
mainly comprise course based
learning, while the third and
fourth semesters are project
based and research oriented.
The master thesis, with which
you complete your studies, is
an independent research based
project, which is carried out
in collaboration with an indus-
trial company, a consulting
engineering company or local
authorities. You will work with
a thesis supervisor at the univer-
sity as well as a supervisor from
the company in question.
Want to be a key player in the making of a sustainable future? In the course of
time, man has done wonders when it comes to technological development and
growth in prosperity. However, the development and growth have great impact
on the worlds natural resources, and at the same time, we face a massive
climate challenge. A challenge which society needs to address.
Environmental
Technology
title
Master of Science
Where
Odense
Further inFormation
Ms Birgitte L. Srensen,
bls@kbm.sdu.dk
sdu.dk/msc-environmental
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PROGRAMME PROFILE
You need more than just a
good idea to launch a new
product you need techni-
cal knowledge and business
expertise. This programme
combines innovation, business
sense and entrepreneurship
with engineering and research
methods. You learn how to
create and market products
based on a sound knowledge
of engineering combined with
user knowledge. Whether you
dream of working in an existing
business or starting your own,
we provide you with the fun-
damental principles of product
and service development.
COntEnt
During this study programme
you will improve your skills in
managing innovations seen from
a company perspective. You will
work on various projects in co-
operation with the industry such
as building new business models
and working on how users can
be integrated in the innovation
process. You will learn how to
design and build mechatronic
products and, at the same time,
you will become acquainted with
knowledge of business planning
etc. to further improve your busi-
ness skills.
You will have the opportunity
to specialise and get hands-on
experience in, for example:
Innovation management
and scientific methods
Entrepreneurship and pro-
ject management
Design and creativity
Company administration
and management
Development of
mechatronic products
Development and manu-
facturing of mechanical
products
Development of intelligent
electronic products
With this international study
programme you get the oppor-
tunity to work with engineering
in multicultural teams with
students from Denmark and
the rest of the world alike.
Can you turn innovation into a successful business? Combine your interests in
technology, innovation and business with this programme.
Innovation
and Business
title
Master of Science
Where
Snderborg
Further inFormation
Ms Lene Pedersen,
lp@kbm.sdu.dk
www.sdu.dk/en/Uddannelse/Kandidat/
Innovation_and_Business
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PROGRAMME PROFILE
Society relies on mechatronics
intelligent products combining
electronic, mechanical and
software solutions. This pro-
gramme enables you to design
and develop high-tech mecha-
tronic products for a market in
constant change; with consum-
ers who demand smaller, faster
and more flexible products.
You will act as a trouble-shooter
across disciplines, identifying
problems and optimising pro-
duction. With technical know-
how and leadership skills, you
can transform product ideas
into practical solutions for eve-
ryday life.
COntEnt
This master programme gives
you profound knowledge with-
in the core topics of mechatron-
ics. Furthermore, you have the
opportunity to specialise within
one of the following three areas:
nAnOtEChnOLOGy
With the on-going trend of
miniaturisation in engineer-
ing and modern information
technology, nanotechnology
becomes increasingly important
in the area of mechatronics.
In Nanotechnology you will
work with electronic systems
and information technology in
nano-dimensions.
EMbEddEd COntROL SyStEMS
The widespread use of micro-
controllers has increased signi-
ficantly in recent years, with
billions of microcontrollers in-
troduced every year in various
types of control and monitoring
applications, including a broad
variety of mechatronic systems.
An academic profile in Embed-
ded Control Systems enables you
to develop advanced control sys-
tems to meet future demands.
dynAMIC MEChAtROnIC SyStEMS
With increasing demand for
improvement of industrial
product development, math-
ematical modelling support is
becoming an important tool
to avoid product development
based on traditional trial-and-
error methods. Among other
things, you will work with
mathematical modelling to
improve the product develop-
ment of mechatronic and dy-
namic systems. Graduates will be
qualified to undertake advan-
ced analytical mathematical
and physics challenges in the
mechatronics industry.
International students study
alongside the Danish students,
giving you the opportunity to
work with engineering in multi-
cultural teams.
Can you think innovatively, act practically and lead a development process
from start to finish? This programme gives you in-depth knowledge about
mechatronics a step towards realising your ideas!
Mechatronics
title
Master of Science
Where
Snderborg
Further inFormation
Mr Ib Christensen,
ic@mci.sdu.dk
sdu.dk/msc-mechatronics
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PROGRAMME PROFILE
The leap between research and
the realisation of new products is
steadily becoming smaller. Fur-
thermore, high added value tech-
nology is becoming the key to
success in a globalised world.
Therefore, companies operating
on the technological leading edge
need candidates who are capable
of combining a solid theoretical
background in physics with prac-
tical experience in state-of-the-
art technologies in inter-discipli-
nary projects.
COntEnt
In this programme you choose to
specialise in either Acoustics and
Signal Processing or Optics, Sen-
sors and Nanotechnology
ACOuStICS And SIGnAL
PROCESSInG
Acoustics is the science of sound
and covers a very broad area of
knowledge which is connected to
several fields of science and tech-
nology. More specifically,
we will focus on technologies
such as microphones and loud-
speakers, signal treatment,
mechanical vibrations in industry,
and hearing aids. Acoustics is also
closely linked with the subjective
perception of sound such as in the
acoustic design of rooms, noise or
music. Traditionally, Denmark
has a strong international posi-
tion in acoustics and we offer
many possibilities for company
collaboration and future jobs in
acoustics.
With an academic profile in
Acoustics and signal processing
you will be able to address fun-
damental issues within acoustics
and vibrations, as well as in the
recording and processing of
acoustic signals.
OPtICS, SEnSORS And
nAnOtEChnOLOGy
Optics is the science of light and
colour. Especially during the past
thirty years, optics has developed
rapidly. The most significant rea-
son for this optical revolution is
the invention and development of
the many different lasers, which
are on the market today. The
primary focus of the programme
is the interaction between light
and materials, nanophysics, sen-
sors, nanotechnology, molecular
physics and spectroscopy.
With an academic profile in
Optics, sensors and nanotechno-
logy you will be able to address
fundamental issues within optics
as well as to work on the many
applications of optics as an analyt-
ical tool. You will be an expert in
the measurement and operation
of optical signals.
During the final year, you will
carry out a research project
leading to a thesis. The project
can be carried out within the
or in collaboration with an ex-
ternal research and/or industri-
al partner.
Light and sound surround us - interact with our physical world and influence
our daily lives. Discover the secrets of Acoustics, Optics and Nanotechnology
and open the door to a wealth of possibilities in industry, technology and society.
Physics and
Technology
title
Master of Science
Where
Odense
Further inFormation
Mr Ole Albrektsen,
oal@iti.sdu.dk
sdu.dk/msc-phystech
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PROGRAMME PROFILE
Product development teams
across the world need innova-
tors with engineering expertise
and business know-how.
to work as a trouble-shooter
throughout the entire develop-
ment process. Moreover, with
specialist knowledge in your
chosen area you will be able to
build your own business or de-
velop new business areas in ex-
isting global companies.
COntEnt
The programme combines lec-
tures, seminars, real life projects
and research. Furthermore, it
equips you for technology inno-
vation management by exploring
market needs, product design,
product development and global
manufacturing processes.
This master programme offers
two specialisations:
Product Value Creation
Job opportunities will be in the
area of integrated product de-
velopment and design. Focus
is on value creation in products
and global product development
processes. A key element will
be experience design, which is
about understanding of the fac-
tors that come into play when
we experience a project, a ser-
vice, interfaces, or an event.
The graduate will not only be
able to identify the needs of
the user and spot the trends of
the future, but also to manage
product development processes
of the products in a global con-
text.
GLObAL SuPPLy ChAIn
dEVELOPMEnt
The academic profile in Glo-
bal Supply Chain Development
is based on the two compulsory
courses: Strategic Global Sourc-
ing and Design of Global Supply
Chain Networks.
Focus is on strategic supply chain
management and strategic plan-
ning and management of tech-
nological development. Gradu-
ates will be qualified to execute
the design, planning and man-
agement of global supply chains
with focus on the strategic de-
velopment of the company.
Want to combine business, innovation and technology? With this master degree
you become a highly qualified innovative idea and product developer with
comprehensive engineering knowledge and good business understanding.
Product Development
and Innovation
title
Master of Science
Where
Odense
Further inFormation
Mr Sren Jensen,
soj@iti.sdu.dk
sdu.dk/msc-pdi
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PROGRAMME PROFILE
Robots are everywhere. From
static components in industrial
manufacturing to high-tech
medical gadgets, robots are used
across society in all shapes and sizes.
Robotic technology requires engi-
neers who can work creatively
across disciplines in industry or
research. A unique combination
of mathematical modelling, ki-
nematics, computer vision, arti-
ficial intelligence, software devel-
opment and electronic hardware
provides you with the skills and
expertise to create tomorrows ro-
bots for the manufacturing and
service sectors. Your future career
can be in public as well as private
companies engaged in develop-
ment or research work. The de-
gree is internationally recognised
and you will also be qualified to
work abroad.
COntEnt
The study programme consists of
four main fields: Robotics, Artifi-
cial Intelligence, Embedded Sys-
tems and Computer Vision. Each
field covers the following topics:
RObOtICS
You will learn about Kinemat-
ics, Robotics and Automation,
Mathematical modelling of in-
dustrial systems, and Computer
simulation and animation.
ARtIFICIAL IntELLIGEnCE
You will learn about Classi-
cal artificial intelligence, Behav-
iour-based artificial intelligence,
Neural networks, Genetic algo-
rithms, Adaptive robots, and Bio-
inspired robots.
EMbEddEd SyStEMS
You will learn about Program-
mable electronics, Hardware/
software co-design, Hardware-
near programming, and Data
communication.
COMPutER VISIOn
You will learn about Image
processing, Object recognition,
Real-time tracking of non-rigid
objects, 3D Kalman filtering, and
Scene interaction using robots.
During the last year, you will car-
ry out a research project leading
to a master thesis. The research
can be carried out within the
or in collaboration with anoth-
er academic organisation or an
industrial company.
Shape the future with the programme that lets you get creative with
advanced technology.
Robot
Systems
title
Master of Science
Where
Odense
Further inFormation
Mr Ole Dolriis,
od@mmmi.sdu.dk
sdu.dk/msc-robotics
/UniSouthDenmark
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PROGRAMME PROFILE
Software is part of many aspects
of our daily lives, in industry and
in society in general. Therefore,
the Faculty of Engineering sees
a great need for software experts
who can develop products which
are relevant for consumers and
industry alike and match societys
needs. Software engineers will
have career opportunities in
many different sectors.

COntEnt
In the first two semesters of the
master programme you will work
with the following four themes:
Software System Design and
Technologies
Scalable software solutions
Software Intelligence
Software Evolution
In the third semester you will
focus on innovative Software
solutions and study research
directions in software engineer-
ing. The final semester is devoted
to the master thesis.
Through the programme, you
will learn how to develop state-
of-the-art software products
and services as well as improve
products and services known to
us today. You will be taught how
technology is best used to develop
efficient solutions - not only from
a technological viewpoint, but
also from a user perspective.

With a Master degree in Software
Engineering you will be able to:
Understand the significance of
software as a driving force be-
hind innovation in a globalised
world
Assess the need for a given
software product taking into
consideration the user experi-
ence and the organisational
structure that the software will
be part of.
Identify and analyse software
requirements as well as vali-
date and verify that require-
ments are met
Develop and evolve complex
software systems
Plan and manage software
development, ensuring that
the product is delivered on
time and on budget
Participate in the development
of new software technology
and evaluate its use in new
application areas
Present research based know-
ledge to others and discuss
professional and scientific
problems
As a graduate engineer you will
be qualified to take up developer,
managerial or consultative posi-
tions such as software developer,
IT- and system architect, project
manager, system consultant,
software quality engineer and IT
strategy manager etc.
The master degree also quali-
fies you to apply for a PhD
programme in a relevant field
of research.
Develop software from a user oriented and societal perspective for a global
market where cultural understanding and knowledge of local standards and
conditions are crucial for success.
Software
Engineering
title
Master of Science
Where
Odense
Further inFormation
Ms Vicki Srensen,
vick@mci.sdu.dk
www.sdu.dk/msc-software
eNgINeerINg
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Designers need to be able to
understand the people and
practices that new technologies
will affect. Multidisciplinary
graduates are actively sought
after by the industry because
they have the ability to under-
stand users, engage others in
the design process and think
creatively through technology,
materials and events.
This programme focuses on
training this new breed of
professional designers. Students
work in cross-disciplinary
teams and apply user centred
design principles to product
and service development. The
programme comprises students
from various educational back-
grounds, creating an ideal envi-
ronment for developing skills in
multidisciplinary collaboration
for industrial project work.

COntEnt
With this programme you will
learn to:
Understand and apply
theories and methods for de-
veloping innovative products
and services
Design user interaction for
IT products based on user
empathy and aesthetics of
interaction
Establish and facilitate col-
laboration between design
teams and stakeholders in
the development process
Organise successful develop-
ment processes and pilot
them in industrial contexts
Contribute to the continu-
ous development of theories,
methods, and technologies
in user centred design.
The programme is divided into
four semesters, which focus on
the following themes:
Semester 1
Design research horizon
Semester 2
User centred design practice
Semester 3
Experience design
Semester 4
Thesis research
Be part of a new era of designers with this programme which focuses on
participatory design, user centred design, interaction design and design research.
Product
Design
title
Master of Science in
Information Technology
Where
Snderborg
Further inFormation
Ms Kirsten Lorenzen,
kilo@mci.sdu.dk
sdu.dk/msc-itpd
/itproductdesign
BusINess aNd socIal scIeNces
PROGRAMME PROFILE
The profile targets students who
are looking for management ac-
counting positions where they are
able to analyse the consequences
of using various management ac-
counting tools that include more
conventional methods and more
recent models based on economic
theory.
The programme is designed to
lead to a career path that includes
jobs at the top level of private and
public firms.
COntEnt
The programme consists of ad-
vanced economics and account-
ing courses that include advanced
microeconomics and industrial
economics. These courses ad-
dress the way in which rational
economic agents behave and how
they interact, and designing op-
timum control mechanisms is a
central aspect of the programme.
The required course work in-
cludes Management Account-
ing and Financial Accounting.
During these courses modern
economic theory is used to
address the use of accounting
information to manage oganisa-
tions and to construct and inter-
pret financial statements.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Advanced Microeconomics
Management Accounting
Industrial Economics
Financial Accounting
Masters thesis
Furthermore, two courses must
be chosen among the following:
Advanced Management
Accounting
Supply Chain Inventory and
Production Planning
Strategic Issues in Supply
Chain Management
Foundations of Organisation
Advanced Economic
Evaluation
Pharmaceutical Economics
Develop a diversified foundation for management accounting with this
programme, which fuses classic conventional models with the innovative
contemporary models developing now.
Accounting
and Economics
title
Master of Science
in Economics
Where
Odense
Further inFormation sdu.dk/en/Uddannelse/Kandidat/
CandOeconAccountEcono
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
The profile provides you with
comprehensive theoretical and
hands-on knowledge of growth
processes and an understanding
of variations in growth across
regions, countries and time.
Economic development experts
can work in institutions that
deal with developing countries.
Such institutions include inter-
national financial institutions
such as the IMF and the World
Bank, aid agencies, NGOs,
consultancy firms, and, increas-
ingly, investors who are active in
emerging markets.
COntEnt
The compulsory courses are
supplemented with a range of
courses of special relevance for
growth perspectives for various
countries and regions. The cour-
ses are related to international
economics and to programme
evaluation.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Advanced Economic Growth
and Development
Emerging Market
Macroeconomics
Microeconometrics
Masters thesis
Furthermore, three courses must
International Trade and
Trade Policy
International
Macroeconomics
Advanced Economic
Evaluation
Advanced Health Economics
Topics in International Trade
and Factor Flows
Economic development assesses economic growth processes in various
scenarios - through time, geography and communities. The programme equips
students to utilise theoretical knowledge in hands-on situations.
Economic
Development
title
Master of Science
in Economics
Where
Odense
CandOeconEconoDevelop
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
The programme focuses on
improving your analytical skills
in economics and on training
you in the use of the quantita-
tive and qualitative tools that a
consultant or project manager
needs to know.
COntEnt
The profile has four compulsory
courses in areas that are espe-
cially relevant for economic policy
analysis where programmes and
projects must be designed and
evaluated. Two of the courses
are related to strategic issues
connected with markets and
their regulation and to internal
company organisation (Indus-
trial Economics and Founda-
tions of Strategy).
The other courses (Advanced
Economic Evaluation and
Project Management and the
Consultant Role) are both
related to the methodology
of Project Management and
appraisal. The compulsory
courses are supplemented by a
wide range of courses primarily
in applied microeconomics and
econometrics.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Project Management and the
Consultant Role
Advanced Economic
Evaluation
Foundations of Strategy
Masters thesis
Furthermore, two courses must
Microeconometrics
Development Microeconomics
Time Series Econometrics
with Applications in Macro
and Finance
Environmental Economics
Advanced Statistics
Housing and Urban
Economics
Foundations of Organization
Production Planning
This programme prepares students for careers utilising the skills of consultants
and project managers. The contemporary course is designed to provide
students with knowledge of applied economic analyses related to policy impact,
sector studies and economic forecasting.
Economics and
Project Management
title
Master of Science
in Economics
Where
Odense
CandOeconEconoProject
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
A Master of Science in Finance
and Economics has broad knowl-
edge and understanding of
central financial problems that
arise in corporations and ordi-
nary households. The constitu-
ent obligatory courses provide
a profound understanding of
the key issues in finance as well
as the methods and models
employed to analyse them.
Graduates are encouraged to
relate their financial knowledge
of microeconomic, macroeco-
nomic and accounting concepts
and to apply econometric tech-
niques to financial data.
COntEnt
Masters of Science in Finance
and Economics have a firm
analytical foundation and can
formulate and utilise advanced
models for a number of import-
ant financial problems, and
possess an understanding of
the practical applicability of the
models. Graduates from the
programme have been trained
to understand and apply current
and future financial research,
which is a key quality in the fi-
nancial industry where research
is rapidly transformed into in-
novative procedures and prod-
ucts. As such, the programme
is the ideal background for an
exciting career in the financial
industry. Finance courses are
taught mainly by faculty mem-
bers dedicated to offering a
high-quality research-based
finance programme.
Courses consist of lectures typi-
cally with 20-40 students and
occasional problem solving in
class. During several courses,
students are encouraged to work
on assignments in groups. The
courses are quite challenging and
students are expected to have
basic knowledge in finance.
Financial Economics employs a
microeconomic foundation and
mathematical-statistical model-
ling. Therefore, the programme
requires competences in mathe-
matics and statistics consider-
ably above upper secondary
school level.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Advanced Corporate Finance
and Derivatives
Asset Pricing and Fixed
Income
Dynamic Investment
Strategies
Masters thesis
International
Macroeconomics
Microeconometrics
Time Series Econometrics
with Applications in Macro
and Finance
Computational Finance
The programme features an in-depth examination of risk and portfolio
management, stock, bond and derivative pricing, company valuation and
strategic capital budgeting and financing decisions of corporations.
Finance and
Economics
title
Master of Science
in Economics
Where
Odense
CandOeconFinanceEcono
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
The focal point of this profile
is the economics of health care.
The profile is designed to provide
specialisation in the related fields
of health economics, health policy
and health care management.
The demand for students with
competencies within health
economics and related fields
continues to increase as the
demand for more advanced
and expensive health care puts
pressure on policy decision mak-
ers and health care industry
managers. The purpose of the
profile is to give students the
capacity to ask questions that
are characteristic when it comes
to applications and policy analysis
within the health care sector.
The profile gives students the
ability to use economic theory
and methods to give reflective
answers. Students will gain
competencies in analysing poli-
cies and governance issues with
an emphasis on health care in-
stitutions. In addition, students
will gain strong analytical skills
within applied economics in
general. This is a qualification
that can further career oppor-
tunities both in the private and
the public sector - nationally as
well as internationally. Students
can expect to find employment
in public administrations, gov-
ernment departments and agen-
cies, management consultancies,
international organisations, the
pharmaceutical industry and
academia.
COntEnt
The programme has three
compulsory courses. The first,
Advanced Health Economics,
provides in-depth insight into
the health care sector with the
emphasis on understanding the
relationships between resource
allocation, organisations and
economic incentives.
The second, Microecono metrics,
provides students with a firm
foundation for analysing out-
comes in the health care sector.
The third, Advanced Economic
Evaluation, combines health care
with economics. The compulsory
courses are supplemented with
courses that deal with traditional
health economic fields or cours-
es that deal with management
and accounting issues.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Microeconometrics
Advanced Economic
Evaluation
Masters thesis
Health Systems and Policy
Personal Economics
This programme provides the foundation for a specialisation in health economics,
health policy, and health care management. Students achieve the ability to
analyse policies and governance issues and utilise economic theory and methods
as they approach challenges.
Health Care Management
and Economics
title
Master of Science
in Economics
Where
Odense
CandOeconHealth
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
An international perspective
is becoming increasingly import-
ant for understanding develop-
ments in the world economy.
International trade, migration,
movements of capital and finan-
cial flows profoundly influence
local economic conditions in
countries and regions. This
programme applies your know-
ledge of economics to real-world
issues in the global economy.
As an economist you could be
employed by a company, an
organisation or an institution,
or you could work as a policy
maker. The knowledge you
acquire from the programme
will be extremely useful in any
of these categories.
COntEnt
The programme consists of a
series of specialised courses on
advanced international trade
theory, development econom-
ics and advanced international
macroeconomics. The courses
introduce you to the front line
of research in international
economics. Trade theory will
provide you with knowledge of
the newly developed theories
on international trade with
heterogeneous firms, the role of
WTO in multilateral trade lib-
eralisation, regional trade bloc
formation, such as the EU and
NAFTA, the political economy
of trade policy, the economics
of outsourcing and the role of
multinational companies in
relation to trade. Among other
areas, the course on interna-
tional macroeconomics deals
with the role of the exchange
rate mechanism for macroeco-
nomic performance in cases of
shocks and policy spillovers in
an open economy. Although
the courses are anchored in
analytical economic theory,
the aim of the programme is
to provide you with the tools
for analysing recent impor-
tant events and challenges in
the world economy such as the
financial crisis in 2007-2009, the
risk of a wave of new protection-
ism and fears connected with
the consequences of increasing
migration.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
International Macroeconomics
Emerging Market
Macroeconomics
International Trade Theory
and Policy
Masters thesis
Advanced Economic Growth
and Development
Time Series Econometrics with
Applications in Macro and
Finance
Topics in International Trade
and Factor Flows
International trade, migration, capital movement and financial flows are the
buzzwords of todays evolving economic landscape, this programme gives
students the tools to work in economic environments around the globe.
International
Economics
title
Master of Science
in Economics
Where
Odense
CandOeconIntEcon
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
New technologies constantly
change the framework for com-
petition between companies and
their interaction with consum-
ers. The intensified use of the
Internet and modern communi-
cation technology creates new
networks and change the market
behaviour of consumers.
The microeconomic profile of-
fers you a firm basis for under-
standing and reacting to these
changes and it improves your
knowledge of economic mar-
kets, which can take on many
forms. You will obtain compre-
hensive analytical, technical,
and quantitative skills that
enable you to pursue a career
as an economist nationally
or globally in industry, con-
sultancies, public institutions,
ministries, and public or private
organisations.
COntEnt
The primary focus is compa-
nies market behaviour, i.e. the
interaction between compa-
nies that compete, cooperate,
merge and split on different
markets. The profile has three
compulsory courses. Advanced
Microeconomics, Industrial
Economics and Econometrics.
In addition, you must choose
a number of elective courses,
which could include courses
offered under other profiles.
A major element of the profile
is the final thesis, where you
analyse a topic of your own
choice.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Microeconometrics
Masters thesis
Game Theory
Housing and Urban
Economics
Advanced Economic
Evaluation
Advanced Development
Economics
The ever-changing technological and consumer developments in the
consumer landscape means networks and behaviours are constantly in flux.
The Microeconomics programme encourages students to engage these
dilemmas as they develop analytical, technical and quantitative skills.
Microeconomics
title
Master of Science
in Economics
Where
Odense
CandOeconMircoecon
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
The essence of this profile is
constituted by Accounting and
Finance. Students of this profile
will further their knowledge
regarding the key financial
issues within firms.
Students will gain insight into
and acquire skills in using me-
thods and tools which can
support the competencies to
develop and solve advanced
financial models. Students will
gain substantial knowledge
about the function of financial
markets, instruments and poli-
cies and the methods and models
to evaluate them. Finally, students
will gain competencies when it
comes to formulating and sol-
ving advanced models in finance
and managing the financial
functions of firms, e.g. when
acting as a CFO. Also of import-
ance is the implementation of
financial models to support
management decisions in all
types of organisations. This in-
cludes the ability to indepen-
dently analyse and evaluate spe-
cific financial management
decisions.
COntEnt
A Master of Science in Account-
ing and Finance gains compe-
tences with regard to formulating
and utilising advanced models
in finance and manage compa-
nies financial functions in the
role of i.e. CFO. Graduates can
implement financial models to
support management decisions
in organisations of all types.
The Master can independently
analyse and make decisions
designed to facilitate specific
financial decisions on the part
of management.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Asset Pricing/Dynamic Asset
Allocation
Advanced Management
Accounting
Masters thesis
The programme will explore the challenges and opportunities of implementing
financial models as students analyse and evaluate specific financial
management decisions.
Accounting
and Finance
title
MSc in Economics
and Business Adm.
Where
Odense
CandMercAccFinanceOd
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
At the centre of this profile you
will find marketing communi-
cation processes from the cor-
porate to the brand level using
advanced socio-cultural theo-
retical perspectives on consumer
markets. Students of this profile
will expand their knowledge
within the subjects that are
relevant for this; they will also
acquire the competencies to
analyse the fundamental social
and cultural principles and logics
that underlie contemporary
communication and branding
challenges, using advanced
ethnographic methods. As a stu-
dent, you will also gain experien-
ce of brand management at both
strategic and tactical level.
COntEnt
Students will become proficient
in analysing contemporary rela-
tionships between marketing
communications and branding,
the corporation and consumer
markets as well as applying
contemporary principles of
cultural brand management and
ethnographic market research
methods.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Marketing Theory
Advanced Marketing
Communication
Advanced Brand
Management
Consumption Studies
Corporate Communication
Market and Communication
Ethnography
Masters thesis
Gain competencies in analysing contemporary relationships between
marketing communication and branding, the corporation and consumer
markets and applying contemporary principles of cultural brand management
and ethnographic market research methods.
Brand Management and
Marketing Communication
title
MSc in Economics
and Business Adm.
Where
Odense
CandMercBrandMgmtMarkCommOd
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Increasing global competition
means that companies need
people who understand business
relations to keep customers
and suppliers coming back.
With this programme, you be-
come an expert at managing
business relations, which trains
you to identify and solve prob-
lems in the supply chain.
Whether you want to work in a
small enterprise or an interna-
tional corporation, your exper-
tise can ensure that business
runs smoothly.
COntEnt
The principal focus of this pro-
gramme is the link between
customer and supplier. And
it will provide you with the
expertise to manage the entire
supply process.
You focus on your area of in-
terest with courses such as e-com
merce and international logistics
and you study the relationship
between each link in the supply
chain.
You will learn how to plan, devel-
op and manage business relations
from sub-supplier and manu-
facturer to distributor and end
consumer. International students
study alongside Danish students,
which offers you the opportu-
nity to establish contacts with
students and institutions in
Europe and beyond. Teaching
consists of lectures, group work
and project work. Work experi-
ence can also be gained through
an internship.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Business Marketing
International Marketing
Management
Social Research and
Methodology
Business Environment
Organisational Management
& Strategy
Masters thesis
This programme equips you to manage the entire supply process by teaching
you how money, people and products best work together. With a focus on the
link between customer and supplier, expertise is gained in the broader supply
process field.
Business Relationship
Management
title
MSc in Economics
and Business Adm.
Where
Snderborg
Further inFormation sdu.dk/en/brm
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
How do companies thrive in an
ever-changing world? Would
you like to work with companies
and people involved in change
processes requiring innovation,
motivation and dynamism?
The Master of Science in
Change Management gives you
the knowledge, skills and ex-
pertise required to analyse, plan
and implement changes in the
private and public sectors. You
gain a thorough insight into
stimulating challenges, includ-
ing business development, re-
cruitment, human resource
development, and conflict man-
agement.
COntEnt
The study programme focuses
on the implementation of ma-
jor and minor changes in com-
panies and organisations. You
receive in-depth instruction in
relevant areas of study, such as
change management, human
resource management, industri-
al sociology, organisational psy-
chology, and project manage-
ment. In addition to a strong
technical/academic foundation,
you will acquire good manage-
rial skills that you can apply in
your employment.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Advanced Change Manage-
ment, Strategy and Innova-
tion
Advanced Methodology in
Social Sciences
Human Resource Manage-
ment, Culture and Change
Team Project
Industrial Sociology and
Management Motivation,
Teamwork and Change
Organizational Psychology
and Changes in Organisations
Project Management
Masters thesis
Manage the challenge of a changing world.
Change
Management
title
MSc in Economics
and Business Adm.
Where
Slagelse
CandMercForandring
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Contemporary organisations
increasingly conceive of and
handle communication as a
strategic management issue
that cuts across conventional
disciplinary boundaries. In
todays business world, strategic
communication involves issues
such as leadership, human re-
sources, technology, marketing
communications, public rela-
tions, issues management and
crisis communication. This pro-
file focuses on the interplay be-
tween internal and external
communication in both private
and public sector organisations
and enables students to integrate
these dimensions into a coherent
whole.
COntEnt
Different modes and methods of
communication will be discussed
in the organisational context of
leadership and human resource
management. The programme
aims to give students the compe-
tencies to analyse the dynamic
interactions of individual needs,
company goals and environmen-
tal factors in relation to commu-
nication and leadership.
Furthermore, students will gain
using methods and tools which
are relevant for analysing commu-
nication and leadership issues in
organisational as well as market
contexts.
The focus is on understanding
integrated communication,
leadership and human behaviour
needed to manage human resour-
ces while meeting organisational
objectives.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Human Resource Management
Advanced Marketing
Communication
Advanced Brand
Management
Leadership and Organizational
Communication
Corporate Communication
Ethnography
Masters thesis
The process of integrated communication from an organisational as well as a
market-based perspective takes focus as students develop a sense of dynamic
interactions of individuals, company goals and environment in relation to
communication and leadership.
Communication Manage-
ment and Leadership
title
MSc in Economics
and Business Adm.
Where
Odense
CandMercCommMgmtLeadOd
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Increasing globalisation and
internationalisation mean that
businesses need managers who
understand how to take on enter-
prise development and who can
lead a company to competitive
advantages on the global mar-
ketplace.
to pursue a career in business
development as an independent
entrepreneur or as an employee
at a major company. Competen-
cies in project and innovation
management will empower you
to develop innovative projects
and shape corporate culture.
This will enable you to ensure
that your business maintains its
competitive edge.
COntEnt
The programme combines
courses in advanced manage-
ment and marketing. It also
offers courses in strategy and
competition, project manage-
ment, innovation, marketing
research and research method-
ology. A combination of project
work, group work and lectures
teaches you how to manage
the many different aspects of
enterprise development. The
programme also focuses on im-
proving your ability to analyse
and solve problems.
Do you want to lead and manage enterprise development? This programme
gives you the skills to take on leadership to ensure competitive advantages on
global markets.
Enterprise
Development
title
MSc in Economics
and Business Adm.
Where
Esbjerg
Further inFormation sdu.dk/en/Information_til/Studerende_ved_
SDU/Din_uddannelse/Kandidat/Cand_merc_
Esbjerg
/unisouthdenmark
Visit our website
www.sdu.dk/en
PROGRAMME PROFILE
As a student of this profile, you
will gain a thorough insight into
the main subjects that are rele-
vant for Global Logistics, Sup-
ply Chain Management and
Operations Management. Ex-
amples of such areas are: Supply
Chain Designs, Forecasting,
Project Scheduling, Capacity
Planning, Sourcing Decisions,
Logistics, Sales and Operations
Planning, Inventory Control
with various types of demand
(deterministic, random and
seasonal), Production Scheduling,
Material Requirement Planning,
Lean Manufacturing, Supply
Chain Science (Capacity, Vari-
ability, Batching, Flows, Buffer-
ing, Push/Pull Production), Co-
ordination Problems and Bull-
whip Effects, and Contract
Designs to Coordinate Supply
Chains.
COntEnt
The profile Global Logistics and
Supply Chain Management com-
prises four constituent courses:
Production Planning, Supply
Chain Links and Enterprise
Resource Planning, Strategic
Issues in Supply Chain Man-
agement, and Management
Accounting. These courses
combine the strategic, tactical
and operational aspects of sup-
ply chain management. Cost
accounting and ERP outline
certain control and incentive
problems both in relation to the
individual partner in the chain
and the total chain which are
analysed more closely in the se-
cond semester courses.
Moreover, students will gain
using tools and models designed
to analyse, plan and optimise
core areas of a firm. Strategic,
tactical and operational aspects
of Operations and Supply Chain
Management are the main focus
areas of this profile.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Production Planning
Value Chain Design/Foun-
dations of Organization
Supply Chain Links and
Enterprise Resource Planning
Strategic Issues in Supply
Chain Management
Financial Accounting/
Corporate Strategy and
Organization Design
Masters thesis
Students will gain knowledge and skills in using tools and models designed to
analyse, plan and optimise core areas of a firm.
Global logistics and
title
MSc in Economics
and Business Adm.
Where
Odense
CandMercGLSCMOd
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
The main area of interest in this
programme is International
Business and Law.
As a student of this profile you
will gain knowledge about and
skills in using methods and tools
which can support learning with-
in the areas of the legal and man-
agerial aspects of international
business and law through knowl-
edge about perspectives on law
and society. In conclusion, stu-
dents will gain competencies
in defining and implementing
their own learning through in-
dependent work with seminars
and the Masters thesis.
COntEnt
The Master of Science in Inter-
national Business and Law pos-
sesses knowledge of and skills
in applying methods that can
support learning about the legal
and managerial aspects of inter-
national business and law and the
cultivation of global perspectives
on business as it unfolds in cul-
tural and national contexts is
primary.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
European Company Law
International Market
Relations
Foundations of International
Business
Perspectives on Law and
Society
International Management
International Transport Law
Masters thesis
Students will develop an understanding of which tools can best support
a firms environmental relationship, and its interactions with other firms,
government and society.
International
Business and Law
title
MSc in Economics
and Business Adm.
Where
Odense
Further inFormation title
MSc in Economics
and Business Adm.
Where
Odense
Further inFormation
sdu.dk/en/Uddannelse/Kandidat/
CandMercIntBusLawOd
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
The profile in International Busi-
ness and Management provides
students with an advanced under-
standing of the international
business environment by devel-
oping global perspectives on
business, informed by a deep
understanding of the different
national and cultural contexts
in which firms operate.
In addition, students will further
enhance their skills in using me-
thods and tools which can sup-
port the firms relationship to
the external environment and
the interactions between firms,
governments and society in an
international context. Students
will develop a vital understand-
ing of the importance of the hu-
man agent (executive, manager
and stakeholder) as the key
business catalyst and examine
the balance between people
and processdriven elements in
an organisation.
COntEnt
The Master of Science in Inter-
national Business and Manage-
ment possesses advanced knowl-
edge of marketing, retailing,
services, business-to-business,
marketing research, and modules
dealing with other functional
areas that influence managerial
marketing decisions.
Furthermore, the Master has
knowledge of and skills in utili-
sing the methods necessary to
pursue a career in international
(or domestic) marketing. Stu-
dents will develop an essential
understanding in key areas such
as international business strategy
and the management of people
and organisations. Finally, stu-
dents will gain competencies in
managing operations in foreign
markets, e.g. sales subsidiaries,
joint ventures etc.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Business
Relations
Foundations of Organisation
Channels
International Management
Organisation Design
Masters thesis
This programme provides you with an essential understanding of key areas
such as international business strategy and managing people and organisations.
and Management
title
MSc in Economics
and Business Adm.
Where
Odense
CandMercIntBusMgmtOd
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
The focus area of this program-
me is International Business and
Marketing.
Students of this profile will gain
insight into and knowledge about
different aspects of marketing,
retailing, services, business to
business, marketing research
as well as knowledge on other
functional areas that influence
management decisions in marke-
ting. In addition, students will
gain knowledge about and skills
in using methods and tools which
can support a career in market-
ing, sales, advertising or media-
related jobs.
Students will also gain compe-
tencies in analysing rules and
regulations imposed by govern-
ments in order to pursue careers
in a number of areas including
market research, imports, con-
sultancy, exporting services,
marketing, direct marketing and
distribution management. Final-
ly, students will become skilled
in using methods which can
support a career in international
(or domestic) markets by means
of working with a large multi-
national, a smaller company, or
even new ventures.
COntEnt
Masters of Science in Interna-
tional Business and Marketing
gain advanced understanding
of the international business en-
vironment by developing global
perspectives on business based
on in-depth knowledge of the
various national and cultural
contexts in which firms operate.
The Master gains competences
with regard to managing opera-
tions in foreign markets with the
help of sales subsidiaries and joint
ventures, etc.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Business
Relations
Marketing Across Culture
Channels
Globalization Processes
New Market Development
and Innovation
Masters thesis
Students will learn how to translate these methods onto a global stage,
for different audiences.
and Marketing
title
MSc in Economics
and Business Adm.
Where
Odense
CandMercIntBusMarkOd
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
The finance function and man-
agement of firms are at the heart
of this profile. These areas are
important not only to produc-
tion firms but also to modern
knowledge-based firms.
Students will learn how to con-
struct and use financial and non-
financial information when mak-
ing strategic decisions in the firm.
Furthermore, students will be-
come proficient in using methods
and tools which can support the
generation of economic informa-
tion which is essential to manage-
ment of the firm. These methods
are at the core of Management
Accounting.
COntEnt
Students will gain competencies
as regards preparation, develop-
ment and usage of economic and
other reporting/control systems
used in all types of firms.
Students will gain skills in design-
ing financial reporting and other
management models. Lastly,
students will gain competencies
in arguing for the consequences
of choosing different designs of
management.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Production Planning/
Foundations of Management
Advanced Management
Accounting
Supply Chain Links and
Enterprise Resource Planning/
Organization Design
Masters thesis
Through the assessment of both financial and non-financial information, students
will learn how to make strategic decisions regarding preparation, development and
usage of economic and other control systems used in all types of firms.
Management
Accounting
title
MSc in Economics
and Business Adm.
Where
Odense
CandMercMgmtAccOd
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Students of this profile will
develop a firm grasp of and
competencies within the main
subjects in contemporary man-
agement of technological inno-
vation and business development.
Innovation is the key driver of
long-term growth, also when
it comes to development of sus-
tained competitive advantages.
Furthermore, students will be-
come proficient in using meth-
ods and tools which can support
business development, consult-
ing and management of inno-
vation processes. Students will
also acquire competencies in
leading business level and cor-
porate level projects that involve
development, introduction and
implementation of new technol-
ogies and methods. At the final
level, students will be able to con-
nect the technological aspects of
the business with the commer-
cial aspects.
COntEnt
The profile Management of In-
novation Processes consists of
six compulsory courses. These
courses combine three distinct
tracks: the first relates to formu-
lating and implementing strate-
gy, the second to analysing and
designing innovative organisa-
tions, and the third concerns
management of technology.
Each track has a clear progres-
sion that develops the individual
students knowledge about the-
ories and how to apply these to
practical business issues.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Management of Technology
Business Strategy
Organization of Innovation
Theories and Methods of
Technological Change
Masters thesis
The programme ultimately develops student understanding of management
theories and how they are realistically applied to practical business issues.
Management of
Innovation Processes
title
MSc in Economics
and Business Adm.
Where
Odense
CandMercMgmtInnProOd
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
The focus of this profile is Man-
agement of People. This profile
will expand the individual stu-
dents competencies within con-
temporary management and
organisation, which will enable
students to develop structured
and principled insights regard-
ing the important issues of man-
aging people. The profile takes
as its point of departure the best
in current management and or-
ganisation research and practice.
Students will develop their theo-
retical and practical skills, and
will be able to take charge of
key management functions and
projects in human resource man-
agement. Ultimately, the profile
strengthens the students ability
to think in principled ways about
the key policies and choices of
recruiting and retaining talent,
and how to apply skills in the de-
sign of policies and programmes.
COntEnt
Students of this profile will con-
centrate on the compulsory cour-
ses listed below. These courses
combine three distinct tracks:
the first track relates to human
resource management, the second
to the key challenges of manag-
ing people, and the third track
concerns the task of analysing
and designing organisations.
Each track is defined by a clear
progression which helps further
the individual students knowl-
edge about theories and how to
apply these to practical business
issues.
Students will also gain compe-
tencies regarding corporate staff
functions, general or human
resource management and con-
sulting.
This profile is particularly suit-
able for students who want to
pursue a career in the field of
human resource management.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Human Resource Management
Foundations of Management
Leadership and Organizational
Communication
Personnel Economics
Organization Design
Masters thesis
The ideal background for an international career in the field of human
resource management, this programme enables students to develop
structured and principled insights regarding the most important issues of
managing practices and engage critical thinking skills regarding policies and
choices of recruiting and retaining talent.
Management
of People
title
MSc in Economics
and Business Adm.
Where
Odense
CandMercMgmtOfPeopleOd
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Todays global markets are con-
stantly changing. Businesses
need managers who understand
how to take on leadership to
ensure competitive advantage
in such markets and specialists
who can develop knowledge
about customers and the com-
petitive situation to create in-
formation for innovation mana-
gement.
spot and take advantage of new
business opportunities. You can
use the competences when par-
ticipating in innovation projects
and in creating marketing plans
for existing products ensuring
that your business maintains its
competitive edge.
COntEnt
courses on innovation manage-
ment and marketing. It also
competition, project manage-
ment, marketing research and
research methodology. A com-
bination of project work, group
work and lectures improves
your ability to analyse and solve
problems and thereby teaches
you how to manage the many
different aspects related to
marketing and innovation.
Compulsory courses
Framework Conditions for
Corporate Development
Methodology of the Social
Sciences and Qualitative
Methods
Buyer Behaviour
Project Management
Strategy and Competition
Quantitative Market Research
Methods
Seminar in Marketing and
Innovation
Masters thesis
Students explore the aspects of leadership and competitive advantage in
global markets, as well as customer insight and competitive situations.
Marketing and
Innovation
title
MSc in Economics
and Business Adm.
Where
Esbjerg
Further inFormation
www.sdu.dk/
marketingandinnovation
CandMercMarkInno
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
The programme has a dual per-
spective, with two main focus
areas in knowledge creation.
One area involves ensuring strong
regional development in terms
of economic performance as
part of a fertile environment for
business and industry. Market
development is associated with
underlying factors of economic
growth, revealing the strategic
importance of specific markets in
different parts of the world. It is
an essential aspect of this part of
the programme to enable empiri-
cal identification of such factors.
The second area analyses how to
develop markets through specific
design of policies and strategies
that can help ensure strong devel-
opment, i.e. regional business and
development strategies.
Both areas are associated with
firms location selection and
issues of market access, involving
questions like: What are the
determinants of location choice?
How should firms use differences
in regional settings when consid-
ering locating in different parts of
the world?
COntEnt
The overall focus of the pro-
gramme is the importance of the
regional economy for business
and industry and vice versa. This
implies that the programme has
a double perspective with two
main areas. One area is on how
to ensure a strong regional de-
velopment in terms of economic
performance as a part of a fertile
environment for business and in-
dustry. Being situated in markets
that provide opportunities for
business is a crucial aspect. The
second perspective deals with the
design of policies and strategies to
ensure such strong development,
i.e. regional business and devel-
opment strategies. This area is
primarily concerned with policy
design and effects of policies. In
that respect, questions to be asked
are: what kind of policies can
be expected to further market
development in different regions,
what are the determinants of
firm location choices and how do
firms use differences in regional
settings in their choices of locat-
ing in different parts of the world
and which regions in different
parts of the world.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Policy Framework for Regional
Development & Innovation
Organization & Management -
SCM and Value Chain Analysis
Regional Economic Growth:
Concepts & Models
Introduction to Spatial Analysis
& Econometrics
Regional Marketing: Concepts
and Methods - Introduction
to GIS
Advanced Spatial Analysis &
Econometrics
Urban & Regional Economics
Drivers of Regional and Busi-
ness Development
The Territorial Agenda from
an Economic Development and
Business Perspective/Research
Seminar
Masters thesis
Regional Economics and
Business Development
title
MSc in Economics
and Business Adm.
Where
Snderborg
CandMercRegEcoBusDevel
/unisouthdenmark
The focus point of the programme is the interdependence between
the regional economic development and business activities.
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Companies in the sports and
event sector operate in complex
markets. Their customers are
spectators as well as advertisers
and sponsors. Furthermore,
competition is regulated by
sports associations such as
FIFA. At the same time, some
athletes and artists are club em-
ployees as well as assets which
can be bought and sold. In the
entertainment industries, audi-
ences tastes sometimes clash
with cultural objectives and
values. Businesses in the sports
and event sector need managers
with special knowledge of these
issues that enable them to man-
age companies to competitive
advantage.
COntEnt
courses on the entertainment
industry and sports governance
with advanced management
and marketing courses. It also
competition, project and in-
novation management, and
qualitative and quantitative
methods. A combination of
project work, group work and
lectures helps you learn how
to manage the many different
aspects of the sports and event
sector.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Entertainment Markets and
Business
Methodology of the Social
Sciences and Qualitative
Methods
Sports Governance
Project Management
Strategy and Competition
Quantitative Market Research
Methods
Seminar in Sports and Events
Masters thesis
This dynamic programme engages the student with the complexities of the
market and explores entertainment industry and sports government, alongside
project innovation management through qualitative and quantitative methods.
Sports and
Event Management
title
MSc in Economics
and Business Adm.
Where
Esbjerg
Further inFormation
www.sdu.dk/
sportandevent
CandMercSportManagement
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Strategic Entrepreneurship
provides you with comprehen-
sive theoretical and hands-on
knowledge of entrepreneurship.
The aim of the programme is to
provide you with the manage-
rial capabilities necessary to
work with, develop and facilitate
various types of entrepreneurial
activity in international contexts,
by combining knowledge of
entrepreneurship, business de-
velopment and networks with
an international perspective.
With these capabilities at your
command, you become an at-
tractive asset for the modern
organisation competing on in-
novation in a global business
environment.
COntEnt
You gain the ability to manage,
renew and strategically develop
small, medium-sized and major
corporations and the public
sector in a complex and chang-
ing business environment. The
combined theoretical and prac-
tical approach ensures in-depth
knowledge of contemporary
research and business practices,
as well as the framework, skills
and tools arising from the hands-
on experience required for en-
trepreneurial activities for change
and progress locally, nationally
and internationally.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Intrapreneurship and
Entrepreneurship Theory
and Policy
Internationalisation and
Growth
Project Management
Idea Generation
Network, Resources and
Entrepreneurship Strategy
Organisation and Entrepre-
neurship Facilitation
Performance Measurement
and Financial Planning
Methods of Idea Evaluation
Masters thesis
Students are prepared with the skills to manage the modern organisation
competing on innovation within a global business environment.
Strategic
Entrepreneurship
title
MSc in Economics
and Business Adm.
Where
Kolding
CandMercStratEnt
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
This profile is centred on Globali-
sation and Cultural Marketing.
Students of this profile will devel-
op skills and knowledge within
the main subjects: socio-cultural
perspectives on consumption,
marketing and branding as well
ethnographic approaches to mar-
ket research using advanced mar-
keting theory.
As a consequence of choosing this
profile, students will become able
to analyse the fundamental social
and cultural principles and logics
that spur processes of globalisa-
tion and their consequences for
markets, corporations and con-
sumers.
COntEnt
The profile focuses on tools for
understanding globalisation
processes and their impact on
consumer markets and includes
cross-cultural issues.
Students will gain competencies
in interpreting the contemporary
relationships between marketing
and culture as well as discerning
and managing similarities and
differences between different
cultures. In conclusion, students
will become proficient in apply-
ing contemporary principles of
cultural brand management and
ethnographic market research
methods in a globalising and
globalised cultural economy.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Marketing Theory
Marketing Across Cultures
Advanced Brand Management
Globalization Processes
Consumption Studies
Ethnography
Masters thesis
The creative and tactical come together to propel a comprehensive
understanding of what drives culture and how that translates into
consumer habits and trends.
Marketing, Globalisation
and Culture
title
MSc in Economics
and Business Adm.
Where
Odense
CandMercMarkGloCulOd
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
This profile is centred on Strat-
egy and Organisation. Students,
who choose this profile, will
gain greater knowledge within
the main subjects in contem-
porary strategic management
and organisation design. The
content of the profile is based
on the best in contemporary strat-
egy and organisation research
and practice. The main focus is
on formulation and implemen-
tation of business and corporate
strategy.
COntEnt
Students will develop skills in
using methods and tools which
can support careers in manage-
ment consulting, corporate staff
functions, general management
or business development.
Students will also become expe-
rienced in leading business level
and corporate level strategy and
business improvement projects.
Ultimately, students will gain
competencies in developing and
implementing business and cor-
porate strategy, business strategy
and industry analysis, organisa-
tion design and the determina-
tion of the scope of the firm.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Value Chain Design
Business Strategy
Organization Design
Advanced Strategy and
Organization Theory
Masters thesis
This programme supports skills central to management consulting, corporate
staff functions, general management and business development.
Strategy and
Organisation
title
MSc in Economics
and Business Adm.
Where
Odense
CandMercStraOrgOd
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
There is a need for leaders who
focus on finding a balance be-
tween environmental, economic
and social interests. Leaders who
want to solve environmental
problems in the long term must
build on natural science, tech-
nology and social sciences.
You will be able to solve the
environmental problems of
tomorrow by gaining analytical
and empirical skills, so you
can detect problems, propose
relevant solutions and monitor
their implementation. You will
be able to develop strategies for
your organisation with environ-
mental solutions that include
both economic and technical
issues.
COntEnt
The programme involves teach-
ers from business and social
sciences and from technology/
natural sciences who provide
you with the knowledge neces-
sary to develop efficient solutions
to environmental problems.
The first term concentrates on
the conditions for resource con-
sumption and the development
of management skills. The sec-
ond term deals with processes
and tools for making decisions
with regard to the environment.
The third term is designed to
enable you to build up your own
profile through a number of
elective subjects, a period of
studying abroad or a period
spent working with environ-
mental problems in practice.
By the end of the third term
you will be ready to write your
thesis. The programme is offered
jointly with the University of
Aalborg, Esbjerg.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Research Forum
Environmental Chemistry
Sustainability
Resource Characterization &
Conversion Technologies of
Resources
Holistic Design for Sustain-
ability: Systems, Processes and
Products
Advanced Environmental
& Resource Economics and
Management
Project Management
Multivariate Data Analysis
Masters thesis
By building on the themes of natural science, technology, and social
sciences, students learn now to solve environmental problems and
develop strategies that incorporate economic and technical aspects.
Environmental and
Resource Management
title
Master of Science
Where
Esbjerg
Further inFormation
www.sdu.dk/erm
sdu.dk/erm
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAM PROFILE
Our international group of teach-
ers provides you with state-of-
art knowledge on European
comparative policy and politics
relating to welfare. They give
you the skills to pick the best
theories and master different
methods. Through hands-on
experiences you gain competen-
cies to analyse welfare states
both in a comparative and
global perspective.
The multi- and interdiscipli-
nary programme profile is the
perfect match for students in-
terested in the transformations
of the European welfare states
as managers and analysts in the
public sector or as consultants in
national and international inter-
est organisations, the private
sector or NGOs.
COntEnt
The programme encourages
you to understand and analyse
how the interaction between po-
litical interests and public policy
helps shape the world we live in
and affect our lives with regard
to work, family and social life.
It will give you an advanced un-
derstanding of key policy issues
in modern societies including
labour markets, work/life bal-
ance, social care, inequality and
welfare issues.
The Master has four terms over
two year. Three terms consist
of obligatory and elective cour-
ses. You specialise during the
third semester which you can
also take at another university
or as project-oriented studies at
a relevant institution or organi-
sation in Denmark or abroad.
The final term is devoted to
writing the Master thesis.
Teaching is based on lectures,
seminars, and discussions com-
bining theoretical and meth-
odological knowledge with
hands-on analyses of relevant
empirical problems and cases.
The Master gives you knowl-
edge, skills and competencies to
achieve a career as civil servant
in government or public sector
agencies, a policy analysts in
interest organisations, NGOs
or in private consulting, or as
a PhD researcher in social
sciences.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Concepts, Method and Data
Comparative Welfare State
Policies
Development and Reform of
the Welfare State
Comparative Methods and
Data
Comparative Public Admin-
istration
Comparative Welfare State
and Labour Market Analysis
Masters thesis
The programme traces the interaction between political interests and public
policy and its impact on society.
Comparative Public Policy
and Welfare Studies
title
Master
Where
Odense
Further inFormation
See www.sdu.dk or
contact professor Jon
Kvist: kvi@sam.sdu.dk
sdu.dk/en/Om_SDU/Institutter_centre/C_
Velfaerd/Research/Comparative+Welfare+
State+Studies
/unisouthdenmark
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Europe of Regions has become
a fashionable way to describe
European integration, but politi-
cians, businesses and civil society
usually do not have a clear pic-
ture of what Europe of Regions
actually means. The Campus
Snderborg profile in European
Studies offered in cooperation
with the University of Flensburg
will make the students familiar
with regions in the broadest
sense, using historical, cultural,
political, administrative and
economical approaches to the
term region and to illustrate
the concept within European
integration. The programme
focuses on borders and border
regions and includes a sophis-
ticated course on qualitative
social science methods. Borders
still represent barriers to inte-
gration, and border regions are
laboratories of European inte-
gration.
COntEnt
The study programme offers
the opportunity to take electives
at the University of Flensburg
during the third semester, inclu-
ding the possibility of earning a
dual degree. Students can also
specialise by taking electives un-
der other master programmes
offered at the Department of
Border Region Studies in Snder-
borg, or by completing a com-
pany/institution internship or
a period of studies abroad.
During the first year, you will
choose between two tracks: A
track offered in Snderborg
focusing on the concept of the
Europe of Regions, where you
will be introduced to regions
through an interdisciplinary
programme with special focus
on borders and border regions.
Or a track offered at the Univer-
sity of Flensburg which focuses
on more general aspects of Eu-
ropean integration. During the
third semester, students choose
electives from either campus to
specialise according to their in-
terests. The master thesis is writ-
ten at SDU during the fourth
semester.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Boundaries, Territorial States
and Sovereignty in a Regional-
ized and Globalized World
European Border Region
Development
Communication and Media
European Regions, Regional-
ism, Regionalization Theo-
ries, Typologies, Histories
European Integration and the
Regional Dimension
Social Change and Mobility
Qualitative Methods and
Historical Analysis
Masters thesis
European
Studies
title
Master of Science
Where
Snderborg
Europaeiske_studier
/unisouthdenmark
Core themes including local and regional governance, media, social change
and mobility, and historical analysis coalesce to provide a holistic view of
Europe as it develops.
PROGRAMME PROFILE
In todays world, conflicts are
multiple, complex and volatile,
and they need to be handled.
Outsiders involved in conflict
management may experience
hostilities, development, and
peace enforcement in one single
day. We offer this master pro-
gramme to train interdiscipli-
nary experts to work in complex
security environments and help
organisations prepare for and
manage them.
COntEnt
The Master of Social Sciences
in International Security and
Law is a two-year programme
which encourages you to ana-
lyse and understand the interac-
tion between politics, law and
ethics in relation to internation-
al conflicts. A combination of
mandatory and elective courses
in the disciplines of Law and
International Relations provides
you with the tools and knowl-
edge for a career in organisa-
tions involved in analysing,
managing and solving inter-
national conflicts. Teaching is
based on lectures, group work
and discussions combining
theoretical background knowl-
edge with relevant empirical
problems and cases. You are
encouraged to connect major
theories with concrete events,
e.g. connecting state-building
theory with events in Kosovo
or Libya. The programme also
offers students the opportunity
to take one term at another uni-
versity or do an internship in
Denmark or abroad.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Introduction to International
Relations*
Introduction to International
Law*
International Order since
1815*
History of the Law of
Nations*
New Wars and Conflict
The Laws of War
The Ethics of War and Peace
International Organisations
Prosecution of War Crimes
Human Security and Building
Peace
Masters thesis
*Your background determines
the first semester
The political, social, and historical realms unite in this programme to equip
students with a multi-dimensional understanding of the international realm
and the possibilities for enacting changes within the international system,
whether in the realm of state organisations, non-governmental organisations,
aid work or post-conflict development.
International
Security and Law
title
Master of
Social Science
Where
Odense
www.sdu.dk/securitylaw
/InternationalSecuritandLaw
Further inFormation
/InternationalSecuritandLaw
PROGRAMME PROFILE
We live in a rapidly changing
society. This dynamic reality
creates great possibilities for
innovation and learning but
also new types of marginalised
groups and cultural encounters.
There is a growing need for de-
veloping the organisation of
society including its legal system
and power structures in order
to cope with social changes and
secure social justice.
The master programme in Cul-
tural Sociology Law, Power
and Social Justice provides you
with qualified interdisciplinary
skills which you need in order
to investigate and act on problems
related to the relationship be-
tween law and society.
Furthermore you will get an
insight to how the legal system
is challenged by social changes
and different types of meetings
between cultures, professions,
sectors and institutions.
COntEnt
The programme offers a unique
combination of sociological,
legal and anthropological theo-
ry. It has a practice-oriented ap-
proach where you will learn ad-
vanced methodological skills of
interviewing, statistics and field
research. Furthermore you will
learn about a set of methodologi-
cal tools for evaluating the effects
of legislative initiatives as well as
the cooperation between authori-
ties, organisations and citizens.
The first semester concentrates
on socio-cultural perspectives
on law in national and interna-
tional settings. Second semester
investigates the interaction be-
tween marginalised groups and
the legal system where students
gain insight into socio-cultural
problems related to case work
and clientisation. The third se-
mester investigates cultural en-
counters within the legal system
with focus on how law affects
citizens differently and causes
diverse reactions. Fourth semester
is devoted to writing the masters
thesis.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Law, Power and Professions
Institutionalisation and
Clientisation
Cultural Encounters within
the Legal System
Masters thesis
Societal organisation and power structures influence the capacity of social
justice and the efficacy of social change. Students in the programme will engage
sociological, anthropological and legal theory in a hands-on environment.
Law, Power
and Social Justice
title
MSc Cultural
Sociology
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CultSocLPMG
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PROGRAMME PROFILE
Society is constantly changing
and relations between people
are altered. Authorities, busi-
nesses and cultural life are facing
a completely new reality. You
can make a difference in this
dynamic world.
The master programme concen-
trates on the sociological inves-
tigation of the role of culture
in social change processes. You
will get an insight into how peop-
le, groups, organisations and
society function knowledge
that is applicable to relevant so-
cietal issues. This makes you an
attractive asset for organisations
that have to cope with change.
COntEnt
The programme offers a unique
combination of sociological and
anthropological theory. It has a
practice-oriented approach where
you learn advanced methodo-
logical skills of interviewing,
statistics and field research.
The two-year programme invol-
ves classical themes within cul-
tural sociology. First semester
concentrates on socio-cultural
perspectives on body and gen-
der issues, including modern
family relations, health percep-
tions, the place of gender in
educational and working situ-
ations as well as the idealised
body and its consequences. Sec-
ond semester includes a space,
time and identity perspective
focusing on negotiations of
identity, rural-urban relations
and changes in organisational
settings. Third semester inves-
tigates the role of cultures and
countercultures in social change
processes, including learning
and innovation; societal and
organisational development;
diffusion of norms as well as
social exclusion and harassment.
Fourth semester is devoted to
writing the masters thesis.
COMPuLSORy COuRSES
Body and Gender
Time, Space and Identity
Culture, Counterculture and
Social Change
Masters thesis
Understand and create innovative responses to social changes, as evaluated by
the role of culture in social change. The programme engages a practice oriented
approach where students participate in field research to complement their
theoretical engagements.
Social Transformation
Processes
title
Master of
Social Science
Where
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sdu.dk/en/Uddannelse/Kandidat/CultSocSTP
/unisouthdenmark
health scIeNces
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Medicine alone cannot treat ill
health. Knowledge of econom-
ics and society is also needed.
Experts are needed to treat
health from medical and non-
medical perspectives, as public
health problems such as obesity
and new emerging infections
threaten lives and economies
across the globe. This multidis-
ciplinary programme enables
you to work as a public health
expert in government, research,
business and non-governmental
organisations. Combining social
sciences, statistics, medicine
and economics, it gives you the
expertise to develop, implement
and evaluate effective public
health strategies.
COntEnt
The first semester introduces
you to core modules in the art
and science of public health,
applied biostatistics and other
methods using group work,
lectures, and skills training.
The second semester consists
of course and project work in
the area of your choice: health
promotion, or health economics
and management, or global
health. The third semester of-
fers a variety of elective modules
in health promotion, health
economics and management,
global health, and research
methodology as well as pos-
sibilities for practical training
or studying abroad. The last
semester involves individual
research, on which you write
a thesis. As an international
student, you benefit directly
from the facultys multidiscipli-
nary approach. Staff at the Unit
for Health Promotion Research
has wide-ranging expertise.
Due to an emphasis on social
and medical issues, you gain
the skills you need in order to
pursue a career in public health
in Europe and abroad. Courses
are tailored to the needs of
international students, with a
wide range of student-centred
and problem-based learning
opportunities provided in small
groups. You can participate in
class, discuss questions with
your teacher and get to know
fellow students. Home to some
3,000 students and an array of
research groups, the faculty
offers ample opportunity for
exploring your area of interest.
Wonder why inequalities in health still exist? Explore the challenges and
possibilities for the future of public health with this multidisciplinary
programme.
Public
Health
title
Master of Science
Where
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Do you want to be a problem solver? Would you like to learn to utilise
advanced mathematical tools and computers to model, analyse and solve
real life complex problems in business or research?
Applied Mathematics
Research Profile
title
Master in Science
Where
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Science-University-of-Southern-
Denmark/125006227854
PROGRAMME PROFILE
In the Applied Mathematics
programme, you will learn
to model and solve problems
from the practical world using
advanced mathematical tools.
Aside from the basic math-
ematical principles, in Applied
Mathematics you will become
acquainted with mathematical
modelling, that is, formulat-
ing complex problems as mathe-
matical ones in order to analyse
them and perform calculations
digitally.
Graduates who have completed
this master programme are en-
titled to use the title of Master
of Science (MSc) in Applied
Mathematics.
dEtAILS
All courses in this programme
will be taught in English.
The programme, which starts
at graduate level, is open to
well-qualified students with a
Bachelor degree or equivalent in
Mathematics from other institu-
tions of higher education.
RESEARCh PROFILE
In our MSc in Applied Mathe-
matics, you can combine elec-
tives and personalise your course
programme. Choosing electives
among all Science Courses on
offer leaves ample room for your
personal preferences and research
ambitions.
Electives* 30 ECTS of the electives must be selected from IMADA constitutive
Masters courses within the topics Mathematics, Numerical Analysis and Statistics or
Algorithms & Optimization. The student is required to take at least 10 ECTS from each
of the two topics. The remaining 30 ECTS electives can be selected from all IMADA
and general Science Courses.
For further information on this programme, please contact Professor Christian Reidys,
duck@imada.sdu.dk.
Please note that changes in the programme structure may occur.
Please see www.sdu.dk/science for further details.

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MScinAppliedMathematicsResearchProfile
Required course Elective

Year2
4thquarter
3rdquarter
2ndquarter
1stquarter
Thesis

Year1
4thquarter
3rdquarter
2ndquarter
1stquarter
Electives*
Electives*30ECTSoftheelectivesmustbeselectedfromIMADAconstitutiveMasterscourses
withinthetopicsMathematics,NumericalAnalysisandStatisticsorAlgorithms&Optimization.
Thestudentisrequiredtotakeatleast10ECTSfromeachofthetwotopics.Theremaining30
ECTSelectivescanbeselectedfromallIMADAandgeneralScienceCourses.
Forfurtherinformationonthisprogramme,pleasecontactProfessorChristianReidys,
duck@imada.sdu.dk.
Pleasenotethatchangesintheprogrammestructuremayoccur.
Pleaseseewww.sdu.dk/scienceforfurtherdetails.

2
MScinAppliedMathematicsResearchProfile

Year2
4thquarter
3rdquarter
2ndquarter
1stquarter
Thesis

Year1
4thquarter
3rdquarter
2ndquarter
1stquarter
Electives*
Electives*30ECTSoftheelectivesmustbeselectedfromIMADAconstitutiveMasterscourses
withinthetopicsMathematics,NumericalAnalysisandStatisticsorAlgorithms&Optimization.
Thestudentisrequiredtotakeatleast10ECTSfromeachofthetwotopics.Theremaining30
ECTSelectivescanbeselectedfromallIMADAandgeneralScienceCourses.
Forfurtherinformationonthisprogramme,pleasecontactProfessorChristianReidys,
duck@imada.sdu.dk.
Required
course
msc in applied mathematics research proFile
scIeNce
PROGRAMME PROFILE
This 120 ECTS Master pro-
gramme is research driven and
provides you with ample oppor-
tunity to specialise within the
areas of research represented at
the Institute of Biology. With
this research profile, you can
choose to focus on topics which
you find particularly interest-
ing, for example:
Ecology in freshwater and
marine ecosystems
Microbial element cycle and
climate change
Physiological responses and
adaptations to environmen-
tal stress
Ecotoxicology with special
emphasis on xenobiotics and
their effects on animals
Nervous systems and beha-
viour of animals communi-
cating or reacting to environ-
mental stimuli.
During the programme, labo-
ratory work goes alongside field
studies. The programme com-
bines a broad foundation
in natural sciences with state-
of-the-art knowledge and ad-
vanced experimental method-
ology within ecology, animal
physiology, ecotoxicology and
neurobiology. The programme
ends with a 60 ECTS research-
based thesis project in which a
large degree of independency is
expected through all phases of
the work.
dEtAILS
All courses are taught and ex-
amined in English. The pro-
gramme is open to well-qual-
ified students with a Bachelor
degree or equivalent in Biology
and Life Sciences from other in-
stitutions of higher education.
RESEARCh PROFILE
During the MSc programme in
Biology, you combine required
courses and electives in order to
qualify for the research-based
thesis work at the end of the
programme on a topic of your
choice. As a part of the research
profile, you can apply for the 25
ECTS honours class in Geobi-
ology. Through a series of five
courses, you will learn how
microorganisms control the
chemistry of soil, lakes, oceans
and the atmosphere on long
time scales.
Take part in high-level research and development at the Institute of Biology.
Biology
Research Profile
title
Master in Science
Where
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honours class in geobiology
Instead of the elective research profle courses, it is possible to take an honours class
in Geobiology. The honours class consists of 25 ECTS.
The honours class in Geobiology includes:
bb812 research project iii
bb828 aquatic chemistry
bb811 research project ii
bb831 geobiology Field course
MScinBiologyresearchprofile
Requiredcourse Elective
Year2
4thquarter
3rdquarter
2ndquarter
1stquarter
Thesis
Year1
4thquarter
BB808orBB831
FieldCourse
3rdquarter
BB822
Mathematicalenvironmental
modelling1
orBB825
Environmentalqualityand
assessmentofpollutionin
streams
Elective
2ndquarter
BB820
Riskassesmentofchemicals
orBB826
GeographicalInformation
systems(GIS)
1stquarter
BB817
PlanningandEvaluationof
BiologicalExperiments
Electiveresearchprofile
courses
Electivebiologycourses
HonoursclassinGeobiology
Insteadoftheelectiveresearchprofilecourses,itispossibletotakethehonoursclassinGeobiology.
Thehonoursclassconsistsof25ECTSandincludestheGeobiologyfieldcourseBB831.
MScinBiologyresearchprofile
Year2
4thquarter
3rdquarter
2ndquarter
1stquarter
Thesis
Year1
4thquarter
BB808orBB831
FieldCourse
3rdquarter
BB822
modelling1
orBB825
streams
Elective
2ndquarter
BB820
orBB826
systems(GIS)
1stquarter
BB817
courses
Electivemodule4
HonoursclassinGeobiology
Insteadoftheelectiveresearchprofilecourses,itispossibletotakethehonoursclassinGeobiology.
Thehonoursclassconsistsof25ECTSandincludestheGeobiologyfieldcourseBB831.
Required
course
Elective
msc programme in biology
scIeNce
PROGRAMME PROFILE
The MSc programme in Bio-
medicine combines courses in
molecular biology and biochem-
istry with medical courses. In
collaboration with doctors, bio-
medics can work in medical re-
search developing new meth-
ods of diagnosing diseases and
new treatment methods based
on the newest molecular biolog-
ical knowledge. The MSc in Bi-
omedicine is an interdiscipli-
nary programme offered by the
Faculty of Science in collabora-
tion with the Faculty of Health
Sciences.
The first year of the masters
programme consists of three
core courses:
Human pathophysiology,
where disease mechanisms
are studied on a cellular, sub
cellular and molecular level.
Advanced pharmacology,
which focuses on the effects
of pharmaceuticals on a cel-
lular and organ level in order
to treat diseases in the nerv-
ous system, the bone struc-
ture, infections and neo-
plasms.
Neurobiology, offered by the
Faculty of Health Sciences,
deals with the central nerv-
ous system and its structure
and function, as well as the
most important central nerv-
ous diseases.
The remaining time during the
first year is devoted to elective
courses, e.g. in molecular biol-
ogy, biochemistry and molec-
ular medicine, and the second
year will be spent on a full time
research project leading to the
dissertation.
dEtAILS
amined in English. This pro-
degree in Biomedicine or equiv-
alent from other institutions of
higher education.
RESEARCh PROFILE
Where a doctors primary focus
is patient care, the biomedics
focus is to understand the dis-
ease on a molecular and cellu-
lar level. The advanced science
courses in the MSc programme
in Biomedicine with a Research
profile prepare you for a career
in further research in the areas
of human health and disease
treatment.
Learn to understand diseases on a molecular and cellular level by working
at the interfaces of medicine and science.
Biomedicine
Research Profile
title
Master in Science
Where
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/biomedicineandmolecularbiosciences
*This elective may be placed in a different quarter depending on when you plan to
carry out the Research project (ITEC).
MScinBiomedicineresearchprofile
Year2
4thquarter
3rdquarter
2ndquarter
1stquarter
Thesis
Year1
4thquarter Elective
Elective
3rdquarter
SU808
HumanPathophysiologyB
Elective
Researchproject(ITEC)
2ndquarter
SU803
PharmacologyB
1stquarter
SU807
HumanPathophysiologyA
SU802
Medicalneurobiology
Elective*
MScinBiomedicineresearchprofile
Year2
4thquarter
3rdquarter
2ndquarter
1stquarter
Thesis
Year1
4thquarter Elective
Elective
3rdquarter
SU808
HumanPathophysiologyB
Elective
Researchproject(ITEC)
2ndquarter
SU803
PharmacologyB
1stquarter
SU807
HumanPathophysiologyA
SU802
Medicalneurobiology
Elective*
Required
course
Elective
msc programme in biomedicine
scIeNce
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Chemistry is a fundamental
part of our everyday lives. It is
all around us in the reactions,
properties and combinations of
matter in our own bodies and in
the world.
Chemical research is instrumen-
tal in developing new materials
and pharmaceutics. When it
comes to the environment, chem-
ists play an important role as
experts and advisors.
independently analyse chemical
issues and extract results. You
also achieve the academic qual-
ifications needed to participate
in further research and to share
your knowledge with others.
dEtAILS
amined in English. This pro-
degree or equivalent in Chem-
istry from other institutions of
higher education.
RESEARCh PROFILE
In our MSc in Chemistry, you
can combine the identification
and properties of compounds
with the characterisation, mod-
elling and preparation of mate-
rials. This enables you to excel
in various fields of individual
research. Choosing electives
from all science courses on offer
allows ample opportunity for
your personal preferences and
research ambitions.
Get your hands on advanced chemistry and aim for a career in research,
development, managing or teaching.
Chemistry
Research Profile
title
Master in Science
Where
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*Choose between:
KE806: Advanced Synthetic Chemistry (5 ECTS)
KE807: Physical Organic Chemistry (5 ECTS)
KE814: Advanced organic synthesis (5 ECTS)

**Choose between:
KE803: Molecular Modelling (5 ECTS)
KE820: Computational Quantum Chemistry (5 ECTS)

***Choose between:
KE811: Advanced NMR spectroscopy (5 ECTS)
KE815: Advanced analytical spectroscopy (5 ECTS)
KE816: Archaeometry (5 ECTS)
KE817: Aquatic Environmental Chemistry (5 ECTS)
Please note that changes in this programme structure may occur.
MScinChemistryresearchprofile
Year2
4thquarter
Thesis
3rdquarter
2ndquarter
1stquarter
Year1
4thquarter
KE801
InorganicChemistryB
5ECTS:Organic
chemistry*
5ECTS:Theoretical
chemistry**
5ECTS:Analytical
chemistry***

20ECTS:Elective
3rdquarter
KE804
Spectroscopyand
structuralchemistry 2ndquarter
1stquarter Elective
*Choosebetween:
KE806:AdvancedSyntheticChemistry(5ECTS)
KE807:PhysicalOrganicChemistry(5ECTS)
KE814:Advancedorganicsynthesis(5ECTS)
**Choosebetween:
KE803:MolecularModelling(5ECTS)
KE820:ComputationalQuantumChemistry(5ECTS)
***Choosebetween
KE811:AdvancedNMRspectroscopy(5ECTS)
KE815:Advancedanalyticalspectroscopy(5ECTS)
KE816:Archaeometry(5ECTS)
KE817:AquaticEnvironmentalChemistry(5ECTS)
5ECTS:Elective
MScinChemistryresearchprofile
Year2
4thquarter
3rdquarter
2ndquarter
1stquarter
Thesis
Year1
4thquarter
KE801
InorganicChemistryB
3rdquarter
2ndquarter
KE804
Spectroscopyand
structuralchemistry
1stquarter Elective
5ECTS:Organic
chemistry*
5ECTS:Theoretical
chemistry**
5ECTS:Analytical
chemistry***

20ECTS:ElectiveResearch
ProfileCourses
*Choosebetween:
KE806:AdvancedSyntheticChemistry(5ECTS)
KE807:PhysicalOrganicChemistry(5ECTS)
KE814:Advancedorganicsynthesis(5ECTS)
**Choosebetween:
KE803:MolecularModelling(5ECTS)
KE820:ComputationalQuantumChemistry(5ECTS)
***Choosebetween
KE811:AdvancedNMRspectroscopy(5ECTS)
KE815:Advancedanalyticalspectroscopy(5ECTS)
KE816:Archaeometry(5ECTS)
KE817:AquaticEnvironmentalChemistry(5ECTS)
5ECTS:Elective
Required
course
Elective
msc programme in chemistry
scIeNce
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Research at the Department of
Mathematics and Computer
Science (IMADA) is related to
six main areas:
Algorithmics
Programming languages
Databases
Bioinformatics
Cloud Computing
Cryptology
As a student in this MSc pro-
gramme, you will therefore
have the opportunity to study
fields like combinatorial algo-
rithms, data structures, analysis
of programmes, bioinformatics,
cryptographic protocols, cloud
computing and database systems.
In this programme, you will be-
come acquainted with advanced
scientific theories and methods.
By working independently with
complex projects, you will also
achieve the academic qualifica-
tions needed to independently
participate in further research
and to communicate your knowl-
edge to others.
dEtAILS
The programme, which begins
Computer Science from other
institutions of higher education.
RESEARCh PROFILE
During the MSc in Computer
Science, you can combine elec-
tives and personalise your course
programme. Choosing electives
from all Science Courses on
offer allows ample opportunity
for your personal preferences
and research ambitions.
Do you want to be part of the thriving development in the computer industry?
With a degree in Computer Science from the University of Southern Denmark
you can.
Computer Science
Research Profile
title
Master in Science
Where
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MScinComputerscienceresearchprofile
Year2
4thquarter
Thesis
3rdquarter
2ndquarter
1stquarter
Year1
4thquarter
Electivecoursesin
Theoreticalcomputer
science
and
Appliedcomputerscience
Elective
courses
3rdquarter
2ndquarter
Electivecoursesin
Theoreticalcomputerscience
and
1stquarter
MScinComputerscienceresearchprofile
Year2
4thquarter
Thesis
3rdquarter
2ndquarter
1stquarter
Year1
4thquarter
Electivecoursesin
Theoreticalcomputer
science
and
Elective
courses
3rdquarter
2ndquarter
Electivecoursesin
Theoreticalcomputerscience
and
1stquarter
Required
course
Elective
msc programme in computer science
scIeNce
PROGRAMME PROFILE
This programme incorporates
theoretical knowledge from
ecology and ecotoxicology and
combines these themes with
practical and administrative
courses related to environmen-
tal issues. The programme is
focused on public and private
environmental management
as well as on problem solving
related to environmental pollu-
tion. The Master programme
in Environmental Biology com-
prises experimental studies in
both the laboratory and the
field. The programme (120
ECTS) is finalised with a 60
ECTS research-based thesis
project in which a large degree
of independency is expected
through all phases of the work.
The Master programme in En-
vironmental Biology is aimed
primarily at environmental
management and consulting
in relation to environmental
problems. However, the pro-
gramme also provides sufficient
qualifications for ecological and
ecotoxicological research as well
as PhD studies.
dEtAILS
The degree will be awarded in
Biology, and the environmental
profile of the programme will be
specified on your degree certifi-
cate. This programme is open
to well-qualified students with
a Bachelor degree or equivalent
in Biology or Environmental
Sciences from other institutions
of higher education.
EnVIROnMEntAL PROFILE
This master programme offers
well-balanced theoretical and
practical expertise obtained
through lectures, field- and
laboratory work, group discus-
sions, hands-on projects and
assignments. Overall, this MSc
programme will prepare you for
jobs in the environmental sector
in governmental institutions
and consulting companies.
A Master programme combining a broad foundation in natural sciences
with environmental management and research-based problem solving of
environmental pollution.
Environmental
Biology
title
Master in Science
Where
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MScinEnvironmentalBiologyresearchprofile
Year2
4thquarter
3rdquarter
2ndquarter
1stquarter
Thesis
Year1
4thquarter
BB808orBB831
FieldCourse
BB801
NaturalResource
Economics
andManagement
3rdquarter
Proposedcourse:BB825
streams
BB822
Mathematical
Environmental
ModellingI
Elective
2ndquarter
BB820
BB826
Systems(GIS)in
Environmentalmonitoring
and
Naturalconservancy
1stquarter
BB817
BB821
ConceptsofEcotoxicology
Practicalsin
AquaticEcology
MScinEnvironmentalBiologyresearchprofile
Year2
4thquarter
3rdquarter
2ndquarter
1stquarter
Thesis
Year1
4thquarter
BB808orBB831
FieldCourse
BB801
NaturalResource
Economics
andManagement
3rdquarter
streams
BB822
Mathematical
Environmental
ModellingI
Elective
2ndquarter
BB820
BB826
Systems(GIS)in
and
Naturalconservancy
1stquarter
BB817
BB821
ConceptsofEcotoxicology
Practicalsin
AquaticEcology
Required
course
Elective
msc programme in environmental biology
scIeNce
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Learn how marine organisms
interact with one another and
their environment, and how
human activities influence
marine ecosystems, including
the management of marine
resources.
This is a two-year programme.
During the first year, the course-
work will insure that you achieve
a broad suite of competences rele-
vant to marine biology. During
the second year, the primary
emphasis is research, the result
of which will become an indivi-
dual MSc thesis.
Courses are given by interna-
tionally recognised researchers
who essentially cover all aspects
of the marine system: from
microbes to whales, and from
physiology to system ecology
and global biogeochemistry.
Our courses are mainly experi-
mental and several include field-
work, taking advantage of the
easy access to a wide range of
coastal environments provided
by our location. The programme
has particular focus on near-shore
ecosystems but also includes
global issues such as the impact
of anthropogenic CO
2
emissions
on marine ecosystems.
dEtAILS
The programme is open to
Bachelor degree or equivalent
in Biology and Life Sciences
from other institutions of higher
education.
MARInE SCIEnCE PROFILE
For this biology programme,
we recommend the courses out-
lined on the next page in order
for you to specialise in Marine
Science. The degree will be
awarded in Biology, and the
profile in Marine Science will
be described on the degree cer-
tificate as a research profile.
Join our programme in Biology - Marine Science to achieve in-depth
knowledge about life under the sea.
Marine
Science
title
Master in Science
Where
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Year1
4
th
quarter
BB808/BB831
FieldCourse
modelling2
Elective
3
rd
quarter
Mathematical
environmentalmodelling
AquaticChemistry
Proposedelective:
BB824
AnIntroductiontothe
BiologyofMarine
Mammals
2
nd
quarter
systems(GIS)in
andNaturalconservancy
MarineMicrobiology
ResearchProjectII
1
st
quarter
BB817
Planningandevaluationof
biologicalexperiments
MarineEcosystems
Conceptsof
ecotoxicology
Year2
4
th
quarter
3
rd
quarter
2
nd
quarter
1
st
quarter
Thesis

Year1
4
th
quarter
BB808/BB831
FieldCourse
modelling2
Elective
3
rd
quarter
Mathematical
AquaticChemistry
Proposedelective:
BB824
AnIntroductiontothe
BiologyofMarine
Mammals
2
nd
quarter
systems(GIS)in
MarineMicrobiology
ResearchProjectII
1
st
quarter
BB817
MarineEcosystems
Conceptsof
ecotoxicology
Year2
4
th
quarter
3
rd
quarter
2
nd
quarter
1
st
quarter
Thesis

Year1
4
th
quarter
BB808/BB831
FieldCourse
modelling2
Elective
3
rd
quarter
Mathematical
AquaticChemistry
Proposedelective:
BB824
AnIntroductiontothe
BiologyofMarine
Mammals
2
nd
quarter
systems(GIS)in
MarineMicrobiology
ResearchProjectII
1
st
quarter
BB817
MarineEcosystems
Conceptsof
ecotoxicology
Year2
4
th
quarter
3
rd
quarter
2
nd
quarter
1
st
quarter
Thesis
Required
course
Elective
msc programme in biology - marine science
scIeNce
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Over a thousand years, math-
ematical science has developed
an interplay between abstrac-
tion and practical application.
Some mathematical theories
and techniques are developed in
order to solve specific problems in
other scientific fields, and others
spring from mathematicians
interests in abstraction and the
inner structure and aesthetics of
mathematical science. Through
this programme, you will become
acquainted with advanced scien-
tific theories and methods. By
working independently with
complex projects, you will also
achieve the academic qualifi-
cations needed to participate in
further research and to com-
municate your knowledge to
others.
dEtAILS
The programme, which begins
Mathematics from other institu-
tions of higher education.
RESEARCh PROFILE
During the MSc in Mathemat-
ics, you can combine electives
and personalise your course pro-
gramme. Choosing electives
from all Mathematics and gen-
eral Science courses on offer
allows ample opportunity for
your personal preferences and
research ambitions.
With a Master degree in Mathematics, you will be well qualified for many
interesting jobs in private and public organisations, or you may choose to
pursue a career in research.
Mathematics
Research Profile
title
Master in Science
Where
Odense
* 30 ECTS electives can be selected from all Computer Science and general Sci-
ence Courses. 20 ECTS of the electives must be selected from constitutive Masters
Courses in Mathematics:
Core Masters Courses in Mathematics are divided up into three categories: Geometry
and Topology, Analysis, and Algebra. The student is required to take at least 5 ECTS
from each category.
For further information on this programme, please contact Professor Christian Reidys,
duck@imada.sdu.dk


Year 2
4
th
quarter
3
rd
quarter
THESIS
2
nd
quarter
1
st
quarter
Thesis preparation activities

Year 1
4
th
quarter

3
rd
quarter
Elective module:
MM812 Probability Theory I (5
ECTS)
or
MM816 Geometry of Surfaces
(5 ECTS)
2
nd
quarter
Elective module:
MM815 Hilbert- and Banach
spaces (5 ECTS)
or
MM818 Numerical Analysis A
(5 ECTS)

Electives*
1
st
quarter

* 30 LC1S elecLlves can be selecLed from all CompuLer Sclence and general Sclence Courses.
20 LC1S of Lhe elecLlves musL be selecLed from consLlLuLlve MasLers Courses ln MaLhemaLlcs:
Core MasLers Courses ln MaLhemaLlcs are dlvlded up lnLo Lhree caLegorles: Geometry and
1opo|ogy, Ana|ys|s, and A|gebra. 1he sLudenL ls requlred Lo Lake aL leasL 3 LC1S from each
caLegory.
lor furLher lnformaLlon on Lhls programme, please conLacL Assoc. rof. MarLln Svensson hu,
svensson[lmada.sdu.dk.



Year 2
4
th
quarter
3
rd
quarter
THESIS
2
nd
quarter
1
st
quarter
Thesis preparation activities

Year 1
4
th
quarter

3
rd
quarter
Elective module:
MM812 Probability Theory I (5
ECTS)
or
MM816 Geometry of Surfaces
(5 ECTS)
2
nd
quarter
Elective module:
MM815 Hilbert- and Banach
spaces (5 ECTS)
or
MM818 Numerical Analysis A
(5 ECTS)

Electives*
1
st
quarter

* 30 LC1S elecLlves can be selecLed from all CompuLer Sclence and general Sclence Courses.
20 LC1S of Lhe elecLlves musL be selecLed from consLlLuLlve MasLers Courses ln MaLhemaLlcs:
Core MasLers Courses ln MaLhemaLlcs are dlvlded up lnLo Lhree caLegorles: Geometry and
1opo|ogy, Ana|ys|s, and A|gebra. 1he sLudenL ls requlred Lo Lake aL leasL 3 LC1S from each
caLegory.
lor furLher lnformaLlon on Lhls programme, please conLacL Assoc. rof. MarLln Svensson hu,
svensson[lmada.sdu.dk.


Required
course
Elective
msc programme in mathematics
scIeNce
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Through a broadly designed
programme we aim to equip
you for a career in research, de-
velopment or teaching in a com-
pany or institution where mo-
lecular biotechnology is used,
or to prepare you for PhD stud-
ies. The programme is strong-
ly oriented towards laboratory
work in order for you to obtain
extensive practical experience.
All students will take a theo-
retical and laboratory course in
the areas of proteomics and bio-
logical mass spectrometry dur-
ing the first semester. Depend-
ing on your interests, you will
complement this with a biolog-
ically-oriented practical course
package in either molecular bi-
omedicine or molecular micro-
biology (including host/patho-
gen interactions and antibiotic
resistance). The remaining time
in the first year is devoted to
elective courses and to an inde-
pendent laboratory project. The
second year will be spent on a
full-time research project lead-
ing to a dissertation in the areas
of proteomics/mass spectrometry,
molecular biomedicine or mole-
cular microbiology.
dEtAILS
This programme is open to
Bachelor degree or equivalent
in Biochemistry/Molecular
Biology from other institutions
RESEARCh PROFILE
With a broad series of science
courses combined with a strong
focus on practical research merits
this programme should prove to
satisfy your personal interest as
well as research ambitions.
With a Master degree in Molecular Bioscience, job opportunities
are in industries of the future.
Molecular
Bioscience
title
Master in Science
Where
Odense
* Elective module 20 ECTS: The elective module consists of 10 ECTS optional
courses from all general Science Courses which must be combined with
either BMB803 Molecular Microbiology (10 ECTS) or BMB810 Human
Recombinant Proteins in Molecular and Cell Biology (10 ECTS).

** Electives are selected from all general Science Courses.

Programme outline


Year 2
4
th
quarter
3
rd
quarter
2
nd
quarter
1
st
quarter
THESIS

Year 1
4
th
quarter Elective module*
Elective**

3
rd
quarter Elective module* Elective**
2
nd
Research project (ITEC)
1
st
BMB802
Proteomics: Technologies
and Applications in
Biochemistry and
Biomedicine

* L|ect|ve modu|e 20 LC1S: 1he elecLlve module conslsLs of 10 LC1S opLlonal courses from all
general Sclence Courses whlch musL be comblned wlLh elLher 8M8803 Molecular Mlcroblology (10
LC1S) or 8M8810 Puman 8ecomblnanL roLelns ln Molecular and Cell 8lology (10 LC1S).

** L|ect|ves are selecLed from all general Sclence Courses.

Programme outline


Year 2
4
th
quarter
3
rd
quarter
2
nd
quarter
1
st
quarter
THESIS

Year 1
4
th
Elective**

3
rd
2
nd
Research project (ITEC)
1
st
BMB802
Proteomics: Technologies
and Applications in
Biochemistry and
Biomedicine

* L|ect|ve modu|e 20 LC1S: 1he elecLlve module conslsLs of 10 LC1S opLlonal courses from all
general Sclence Courses whlch musL be comblned wlLh elLher 8M8803 Molecular Mlcroblology (10
LC1S) or 8M8810 Puman 8ecomblnanL roLelns ln Molecular and Cell 8lology (10 LC1S).

** L|ect|ves are selecLed from all general Sclence Courses.

Required
course
Elective
msc programme in molecular bioscience
scIeNce
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Nano-bioscience is a scientific
discipline where techniques on
a nano-scale are used to under-
stand and utilise the construc-
tion of nature and the molecu-
lar principles and structures
which are the cornerstones of all
biology. The purpose of Nano-
bioscience is, for instance, to
use biological molecules for
constructing functional nano-
materials with a long list of
ground-breaking uses.
Nano-bioscience revolutionises
the fields of biomedicine, med-
ical technology, chemistry, bio-
technology and engineering,
and there are a multitude of
possible uses. Nano-science is
expected to contribute to the
development of future pharma-
ceuticals, solutions to fighting
bacteria, nano-materials with
new functional properties,
nano-computer solutions and
food stuffs.
COntEnt
The Masters programme in
Nano-bioscience is a broad edu-
cation bordering Chemistry,
Physics, Biotechnology and
Nano-science. The programme
has a solid scientific basis and
gives you a broad range of em-
ployment opportunities in fields
such as research, industrial
development or universities in
Denmark or abroad.
During the Masters programme
in Nano-bioscience, you have
courses in:
Nano-chemistry
Spectroscopy
Thermodynamics
Molecule modelling
You also complete an interdis-
ciplinary module within Nano-
bioscience. Here you encounter
the newest experimental tech-
niques and subjects in nano-bio-
science and nano-technology.
Furthermore, you can narrow
the focus of your degree through
a variety of elective courses. You
finish by writing a thesis in
Nano-bioscience where you will
usually be assigned to a research
group either in the Department
of Physics, Chemistry and Phar-
macy or Biochemistry and Mole-
cular Biology, but it is of course
possible to collaborate with ex-
ternal partners, ie. businesses or
industry.
Take part in a programme that revolutionises the fields of biomedicine,
medical technology, chemistry, biotechnology and engineering.
Nano-bioscience
title
MSc Honours in
Interdisciplinary
Where
Odense
/biomedicineandmolecularbiosciences
scIeNce
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Physics deals with phenomena on
all scales, ranging from elemen-
tary particles interactions to the
Universe at large. In between
layers e.g. the physics of atoms,
molecules solid matter and flu-
ids. In physics, the connection
between theory and experiments
is close. Our programme enables
you to independently analyse
physical problems using a com-
bination of experimental and
theoretical techniques. You will
also achieve the academic quali-
fications needed to participate
in further research and to explore
the world around you.
dEtAILS
This programme is open to
Physics from other institutions
RESEARCh PROFILE
During the MSc programme in
Physics, you combine required
and elective courses in order to
qualify for research-based thesis
work on a topic of your choice
at the end of the programme.
Choosing electives from all
science courses on offer allows
ample opportunity for your per-
sonal preferences and research
ambitions.
Our Master programme in Theoretical and Experimental Physics challenges
you in the basic laws of science and their application.
Physics
Research Profile
title
Master in Science
Where
Odense
Required
course
Elective
msc programme in physics
MScinPhysicsresearchprofile
Year2
4thquarter
Thesis
3rdquarter
2ndquarter
1stquarter
Year1
4thquarter
FY804
ExperimentalSurface
Physics
Elective
Elective
3rdquarter
FY801
LaserPhysicsandLaser
Spectroscopy
2ndquarter
FY803
QuantumPhysics

StatisticalPhysics
1stquarter
MScinPhysicsresearchprofile
Year2
4thquarter
Thesis
3rdquarter
2ndquarter
1stquarter
Year1
4thquarter
FY804
ExperimentalSurface
Physics
Elective
Elective
3rdquarter
FY801
LaserPhysicsandLaser
Spectroscopy
2ndquarter
FY803
QuantumPhysics

StatisticalPhysics
1stquarter

humaNItIes
PROGRAMME PROFILE
When the US acts, the entire
world looks on. From politics
and trade to film and music, the
global superpower has an unri-
valled influence on millions of
peoples lives all over the world.
The multidisciplinary program-
me enables you to look beyond
a simplistic view of the US and
examine the countrys many
sides. Economics, film, and
immigration are just some of
the areas that you can study on
a programme that equips you to
work as an expert on American
identity in areas as varied as
politics, business, and journalism.
COntEnt
The programme enables you to
put American cultural identity
under the microscope. Subjects
include American society, history,
economy, immigration, film,
ethnic minorities, media, music,
and literature. Cooperation
with institutes throughout the
university enables you to take
elective courses such as jour-
nalism, political science, cul-
tural studies, marketing, Eng-
lish studies and Middle East
studies. You will have the chance
to spend your third semester
abroad at an American or Euro-
pean university and in your final
year you write a thesis.
Do you know what it means to be American? Get the whole story with this
programme, where you study a world superpower and get the chance to
experience it yourself.
American
Studies
title
Master of Arts
Where
Odense
Further inFormation www.sdu.dk/american_studies
/americanstudiesSDU
/americanstudiesSDU
humaNItIes
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Working in business enterpris-
es or organisations with an in-
ternational orientation, one may
seldom rely on solid knowledge
of economics and business con-
ditions alone. Mastering foreign
languages and being able to cope
with the challenges of foreign
cultures is equally important,
for instance when negotiating
agreements on financial or
other matters.
The Master of Science in
Business, Language and Cul-
ture offers you the opportuni-
ty to extend your knowledge in
the areas of business economics
and business language. Faced
with growing political, econom-
ic, cultural, and social globali-
sation, business employees will
have to be able to work across
national and linguistic borders.
COntEnt
This master degree will provide
you with a high level of qualifi-
cations for analysing, evaluating,
and performing the tasks in-
volved in the international ac-
tivities of business enterprises,
tasks in which communication
and mediation skills often play
an important role. Thus the study
programme combines foreign
language competences in Eng-
lish, Danish and/or German
with the study of social condi-
tions as well as economic and
sociological factors influencing
decision-making processes in
various cultures.
You will find an intercultural
study environment in Flensburg,
in which foreign languages are
not just a subject, but an integral
part of your everyday life.
Extend your knowledge in the areas of business economics and business
language.
Business, Language
and Culture
title
Master of Science
Where
Further inFormation www.sdu.dk/msc_business_language_culture
/unisouthdenmark
humaNItIes
PROGRAMME PROFILE
The increasingly global character
of business and politics requires
graduates who can communicate
effectively across languages and
cultures. This programme enables
you to use a foreign language and
become an expert in international
business. Your knowledge of
economics, communication and
culture means that you can be-
come a key decision-maker in
global organisations.
COntEnt
The programme which com-
bines business economics cours-
es with courses in culture, social
studies, and business communi-
cation provides you with the
skills necessary for conducting
business negotiations with for-
eign partners. The programme
offers three specialisation areas,
each of which combines courses
offered by strong and relevant
research environments from the
Faculties of Humanities and
Business and Social Sciences.
The specialisation in human
resource management focuses
predominantly on managerial
processes within organisa-
tions.
The specialisation in marketing
and communication focuses
on processes between an or-
ganisation and its external
environment.
The specialisation in interna-
tional relations focuses mainly
on the external environment
of organisations and more
macro-oriented analysis of
economic and cultural sur-
roundings.
This programme enables you to negotiate in a global context by providing you
with business know-how, cultural expertise and practical communicative skills.
Business, Language
and Culture
title
Master of Arts
Where
Odense
Further inFormation www.sdu.dk/ma_business_language_culture
/unisouthdenmark

humaNItIes
PROGRAMME PROFILE
The EU is Chinas biggest trade
partner, and both Danish and
other European enterprises are
present in China. The potential
is huge and experts indicate that
we have far from finished with
China. As a matter of fact we
have only just begun.
Danish firms look for employees
with skills in both business eco-
nomics and Chinese language
and culture. With a Master in
Business, Language and Culture
(Chinese) you will obtain the
qualifications sought-after by
many Danish and international
enterprises that work in China
or trade with the Chinese.
With this programme you will:
Build specialist knowledge in
the areas of business market-
ing and management in inter-
national settings and be able
to identify and analyse scien-
tific problems in this field using
the appropriate theories and
methods
Build up specialist knowl-
edge of modern Chinese cul-
ture and society especially in
the field of intercultural com-
munication with China and
be able to identify and analyse
scientific problems in this
field using the appropriate
theories and methods
Develop confidence with the
Chinese language and its use
in business relations with
China.
COntEnt
The programme builds upon the
skills acquired by students during
their BA negot (Chinese) degree
(i.e., skills acquired in the areas
of business economics, marketing
and national economics on the
one hand, and Chinese language,
society, culture and communica-
tion on the other).
50% of the courses within the
disciplines Chinese culture, socie-
ty, economy, and communication
and language skills in Chinese.
The other 50% of the courses lie
within the business administra-
tion field with emphasis on busi-
ness organisation and marketing
in relation to the international
market.
Also included are electives from
the Humanities and the Social
Sciences, which give students
some latitude in influencing their
course profile, for example by
taking these courses abroad or
doing them as part of an internship.
Teaching takes place in smaller
classes, through lectures, student
presentations, discussions, written
exercises, group and project work.
You will be studying at an inter-
national programme which at-
tracts students from across the
globe. The language of instruc-
tion is English but some of the
Humanities courses are also
taught in Chinese.
In the third term, there are op-
portunities for study or work ex-
perience in China as the semester
consists entirely of electives.
The Masters Programme for those who want to trade and negotiate
with the most important trade partner of Europe: China.
Business, Language
and Culture (Chinese)
title
Master of Arts
Where
Snderborg
Further inFormation www.sdu.dk/ma_negot_chinese
/unisouthdenmark

humaNItIes
PROGRAMME PROFILE
The Middle East consists of sev-
eral states and communities
each with its individual culture
and future. With Morocco to the
west, Iran to the east, Yemen to
the south and Iraq and Turkey
to the north, the region is in-
creasingly interacting with the
rest of the world. In this period
of rapid cultural, political, reli-
gious, social and even techno-
logical changes, professionals
who understand the regions
complexity are highly sought-
after. The programme offers an
overview of the social and cul-
tural issues facing the Middle
East today. You will get to grips
with the key issues that shaped
the regions past and will shape
its future.
COntEnt
This two-year programme spans
a range of disciplines, including
political science, sociology, his-
tory, economics, anthropology,
cultural analysis and history of
religion. You get the chance to
explore the region first-hand
through work experience. This
compulsory part of the program-
me can be spent in a business,
government agency or non-gov-
ernmental organisation based
in, or with links to, the Middle
East. During the final semester
you complete your thesis. You
can also study courses as inde-
pendent modules to form part
of another study programme.
Eager to explore the Middle East? This programme gives you a key
understanding of the region, its cultures, politics and religions.
Middle East Studies
title
Master of Arts
Where
Odense
Further inFormation www.sdu.dk/middle_east_studies
/middleeaststudies
humaNItIes
PROGRAMME PROFILE
This is the study programme
for you if you want a career in
language, culture and commu-
nication in enterprises or orga-
nisations with a need for employ-
ees who can combine advanced
communication skills in Eng-
lish, German, or Danish with
insights in cultural communi-
cation processes as well as in the
linguistic interaction taking place
in a technical environment.
The study programme, which is
the first of its kind in Denmark,
represents an expansion of the
competences which can be ob-
tained through existing MA
programmes in foreign languages
and business communication.
COntEnt
The MA in communication
design has a dual focus. On the
one hand, you will gain strong
competencies in handling for-
eign language communication
tasks in general. On the other
hand, you will obtain special-
ised skills in document and
communication design, includ-
ing a cross-disciplinary focus on
user-centred design and linguis-
tic action between humans and
technology. Instead of research-
ing technology we study how
people use technology in order
to develop ideas for innovation.
An example of a future occu-
pation could be user-centred
design projects in which you
would cooperate, throughout
the design of a technical product,
with the product development,
marketing, information, and
customer services departments
of the enterprise.
Add expertise in communication design to your competence profile.
Communication and
Communication Design
title
Master of Arts in
Where
Snderborg
Further inFormation www.sdu.dk/int_business_communication
/unisouthdenmark

www.sdu.dk/int_business_communication
/unisouthdenmark

humaNItIes
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Tourism is the fastest growing
industry in the world today,
with nearly 700 million travel-
lers a year. With this figure
expected to double by 2020, the
industry needs experts who can
ensure that holiday and leisure
time is fun, safe and sustainable.
This programme equips you for
top management in private and
public organisations in tourism,
leisure and culture in Denmark
and abroad. With cross-cultural
communication skills and man-
agement expertise, you can plan,
develop and analyse projects
across the world.
COntEnt
International tourism and leisure
are the main themes of this pro-
gramme. It combines subjects
from Business and Social Sci-
ences marketing, business
economics and project manage-
ment and Humanities Eng-
lish and German language,
culture studies and strategic
communication. Classes con-
sist of projects, team work, lec-
tures and seminars. You will
examine the key characteristics
of European societies and learn
how to communicate across cul-
tures and boundaries. In your
final year you will spend time
abroad. You can study at a part-
ner university or gain work ex-
perience in an organisation, or
both. You then write your thesis
on a subject of your choice.
Work across the globe with this programme, which gives you the know-how
to manage global tourism and leisure.
International Tourism
and Leisure Management
title
Master of Arts
Where
Kolding
Further inFormation www.sdu.dk/tourism_leisure
/unisouthdenmark

humaNItIes
PROGRAMME PROFILE
As the first in Denmark and one
of only a handful in Europe, this
programme gives you skills, ex-
pertise and hands-on experience
highly sought-after in maritime
archaeology today. Denmark
has a strong tradition in mari-
time archaeology, ranging from
Stone Age sites to Viking block-
ages and early modern ship-
wrecks. Exploring these large re-
sources and managing them for
future generations is increasingly
important in society today.
COntEnt
The two-year programme focus-
es on the theory and practice of
surveying, assessing and analys-
ing maritime heritage. Exten-
sive hands-on training means
that you gain essential practical
skills. As an add-on you can
train to become a scientific diver.
Your training involves instruc-
tion from experts at leading
centres in Denmark, such as the
Fisheries and Maritime Museum
in Esbjerg, the Viking Ship
Museum in Roskilde and the
National Museum in Copenha-
gen. Local and regional herit-
age institutions and the conser-
vation centre in lgod are also
important partners of the pro-
gramme. You will learn tech-
niques such as artefact conser-
vation and ship reconstruction,
and how to use survey equip-
ment, advanced information
technology, GIS, and excavation
tools. You will also gain practical
skills that allow you to manage
cultural heritage for current
and future generations. With
extensive international collabo-
ration and wide-ranging exper-
tise in history, archaeology and
social anthropology, the Centre
for Maritime and Regional Stu-
dies offers you a vibrant and
unique study environment.
Mans interaction with the sea dates back to the beginning of time. In recent
years, marine archaeologists have uncovered vital clues to early civilisations
by examining historical remains once lost at sea. As new technology advances
the search, many more discoveries lie ahead.
Maritime
Archaeology
title
Master of Arts
Where
Esbjerg
Further inFormation www.sdu.dk/maritime_archaeology
/pages/Maritime-Archaeology-Programme-
humaNItIes
PROGRAMME PROFILE
Tourism is a social and economic
phenomenon, which calls for a
holistic approach to tourism
education where broader aims
of the industry and society are
explicitly addressed in the cur-
ricula. The EMTM programme
provides students with a far-
reaching and integrated un-
derstanding of the multiple
disciplines and paradigms of in-
ternational tourism, which are
bound together through the
framework of sustainability.
COntEnt
As an EMTM student you will
spend one semester at three Eu-
ropean universities before writ-
ing your final thesis. First semes-
ter you will be attending the
University of Southern Den-
mark where you will be intro-
duced to the conceptualisation
of tourism development with
particular attention to sustain-
ability, strategic communica-
tion and economics. For your
second semester you will study
at the University of Ljubljana
where you will learn about pol-
icy instruments, indicators and
management tools available for
tourism policy and strategy de-
sign, with emphasis on environ-
mental issues in tourism devel-
opment. You will spend your
third semester at the University
of Girona where you will come
to understand and effectively
manage organisational networks,
consumer relations and innova-
tion processes.
The language of instruction is
English.
The European Master in Tourism Management (EMTM) is a two-year world-
class integrated programme aimed at qualifying graduates to deal with the
huge challenges and opportunities connected to international tourism.
Tourism
Management
title
European Master
Where
Esbjerg
Further inFormation
www.emtmmaster.net
sdu.dk/en/Uddannelse/Kandidat/European_
master_in_tourism_management
/followEMTM
Erasmus Mundus is the Euro-
pean Commissions flagship pro-
gramme in the field of higher edu-
cation cooperation and mobility.
The aim is to promote Europe as
a global centre of excellence in high-
er education, to enhance the career
prospects of students and to promote
intercultural understanding and
sustainable development through
cooperation with countries outside
Europe.
The Erasmus Mundus programme
provides generous scholarships for
highly-qualified European and third-
country candidates to follow an
Erasmus Mundus Masters or PhD
programme.
The European Master in Toursim
Management has been selected by
the EU Commission as an Erasmus
Mundus Master within the new Er-
asmus Mundus II framework. The
programme aims to promote Eu-
rope as a global center of excellence
in higher education, to enhance the
career prospects of students, and to
promote intercultural understand-
ing and sustainable development
through cooperation with countries
outside Europe. Highly-qualified
European and third-country candi-
dates can apply for Erasmus Mun-
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ERASMuS MunduS EuROPEAn MAStER
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ApplicAtion deAdlines
BAchelor
AUtUMn enrolMent
15 March
MAster
AUtUMn enrolMent
February 1: Non-EU/EEA citizens
April 1: EU/EEA and Swiss citizens and non-EU/EEA
citizens with residence permit in Denmark
sprinG enrolMent
-if relevant check on our website whether
the degree you are interested in has spring
enrolment.
August 1: Non-EU/EEA citizens
November 1: EU/EEA and Swiss
citizens and non-EU/EEA citizens
with residence permit in Denmark
DeaDlines
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Fax +45 6615 7500
ESBJERG
Niels Bohrs Vej 9-10, 6700 Esbjerg,
Denmark
Fax +45 6550 1091
SNDERBORG
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Denmark
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campus Kolding: www.visitkolding.dk
campus esbjerg: www.visitesbjerg.dk
campus sonderborg: www.visitsonderborg.com
campus slagelse: www.visitsydvestsjaelland.dk
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Odense (Head Offce)
denmark
Fax +45 6615 7500
snderbOrg
Alsion 2, 6400 snderborg,
denmark
Fax +45 6550 1294
esbjerg
niels bohrs Vej 9-10, 6700 esbjerg,
denmark
Fax +45 6550 1091
KOlding
engstien 1, 6000 Kolding,
denmark
Fax +45 6550 1092
slAgelse
sdr. stationsvej 28, 4200 slagelse,
denmark
Fax +45 6550 9101
STUDenT GUIDe 2013-2014
University of southern denmark
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