BSc in Business, Language and Culture

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Copenhagen Business School

Program Overview

The Bachelor’s in Economics and Business Administration at Copenhagen Business School is designed for students who want a strong foundation in how companies operate, make decisions, and compete in global markets. It suits ambitious learners who enjoy combining numbers, strategy, and real-world business thinking to solve complex challenges.

Curriculum structure

Year 1:
You begin by building a solid base in core business disciplines, learning how companies function from both financial and economic perspectives. Courses such as International Economics introduce global trade and market dynamics, while Cost and Management Accounting helps you understand how companies plan, control, and make financial decisions.

Year 2:
In the second year, the focus shifts toward applying analytical tools to real business problems and understanding organisational decision-making. Subjects like Management Accounting and Managerial Accounting and Communication develop your ability to use financial data strategically and communicate insights effectively within organisations.

Year 3:
Your final year allows you to specialise and shape your academic profile through electives, projects, or international opportunities. You deepen your expertise in areas such as strategy, finance, or marketing while completing a final project that connects theory with real-world business challenges.

Focus areas:

Business economics, financial decision-making, strategy, international markets, organisational management

Learning outcomes:

Strong analytical and quantitative skills, ability to interpret financial data, strategic thinking, and understanding of how businesses operate in global environments

Professional alignment (accreditation):

Part of a triple-accredited business school (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA), placing it among a small group of globally recognised institutions

Reputation (employability rankings):

CBS is recognised internationally for its strong business education and close links with industry, enhancing graduate employability across global markets

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Copenhagen Business School's BSc in Business, Language and Culture, you'll dive into hands-on experiential learning that builds real-world skills in international business, intercultural management, and language proficiency right from the start. Through project work—solo or in groups—you'll tackle actual business challenges in diverse cultural contexts, sharpening your ability to analyze, strategize, and communicate across borders. The program's international vibe, with about half the students from outside Denmark, plus input from faculty and guest lecturers with emerging market experience, means you're practicing intercultural competencies in a live, global classroom every day.

This practical focus ramps up with dedicated opportunities like these:
- Group projects and case teaching: Collaborate on exercises exploring internationalization, globalization, and cultural diversity, often tied to real firms or organizations in developing countries and emerging markets.
- Internships with full credits: Gain professional experience abroad or in international settings, especially in developing regions, counting toward your degree while building your resume.
- Business projects (Area Specific Reports): Up to 15 ECTS of advanced language courses (B2 level or higher in French, German, or Spanish) integrated as projects focused on business contexts in those regions.
- Exchange semesters abroad: Immerse yourself in partner universities to apply your skills in new cultural environments, enhancing your global perspective.
- Oral presentations and discussions: Hone communication in English, French, German, or Spanish through targeted training, reading business texts, and debating real-world issues.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At Copenhagen Business School's BSc in Business, Language and Culture, you'll dive into hands-on experiential learning that builds real-world skills in international business, intercultural management, and language proficiency right from the start. Through case teaching, projects, exercises, and collaborations with firms, you'll apply classroom knowledge to global challenges, sharpening your ability to lead in diverse cultural settings. The program's international vibe—with about half the students from outside Denmark—means constant practice in intercultural teamwork, plus opportunities like exchange semesters abroad and credited internships that give you a competitive edge.

Here's how you'll gain practical experience tailored to BLC:
- Group projects and case-based learning: Tackle real-world scenarios in courses like Leading and Managing Intercultural Projects or Managing Foreign Direct Investment Projects, working in teams to analyze globalization, organization, and internationalization.
- Internships with full credits: Secure internships in firms or organizations, especially in developing countries and emerging markets, with options tied to your second language (French, German, or Spanish) for hands-on global exposure.
- Business projects and firm collaborations: Write area-specific reports or projects partnering directly with companies, counting as electives up to 15 ECTS in your chosen language area.
- Exchange semesters abroad: Spend time overseas to immerse in international business contexts, boosting your intercultural competencies.
- Language-integrated practice: Hone oral presentations, discussions, and analytical skills through targeted training in English plus French, German, or Spanish, reading real texts from those regions.