BSc in Business Administration and Sociology

NA On Campus Bachelors Program

Copenhagen Business School

Program Overview

The BSc in Business Administration and Sociology at Copenhagen Business School equips you with powerful tools to blend economic savvy with social insights, helping companies navigate real-world challenges like shifting consumer norms, organizational change, and sustainable strategies. It's perfect for curious students who want to go beyond traditional business degrees, building analytical skills to make responsible decisions in a complex world—think roles in HR, CSR, or policy advising.

### Curriculum structure

1st Year
In your first year, you'll dive into the foundations of how businesses and society intersect, starting with Introduction to Organizational Sociology, where you'll explore how organizations function through social lenses like structure and everyday operations. You'll also tackle core business topics alongside sociology, gaining tools to analyze employee dynamics and market shifts influenced by cultural norms. This builds a strong base for seeing companies not just as profit machines, but as part of broader social ecosystems.

2nd Year
Building momentum, the second year sharpens your skills in Theories of Contemporary Society, examining how modern changes like technology and globalization reshape markets and behaviors. You'll apply interdisciplinary methods to business challenges, such as evaluating consumer trends or organizational strategies, blending economic models with sociological perspectives. It's here that you'll start connecting theory to practice, preparing you to advise on things like diversity initiatives.

3rd Year
Your final year ramps up with hands-on projects like the Bachelor Project, where you independently tackle a real intersection of sociology and business, from research questions on social policy to comprehensive analysis using program tools. Options like a 30 ECTS Internship let you apply everything in a real organization, developing strategies on societal impacts while reflecting on challenges like sustainability or inclusion. You'll graduate ready to hit the ground running with proven, practical expertise.

Focus areas
Key strengths include Culture, Design and Creativity, Leadership, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Business Ethics, and Organizing and Managing Workplaces—all taught through an interdisciplinary lens to drive progressive business change.

Learning outcomes
You'll master analyzing social contexts for business decisions, conducting inquiries at the sociology-business nexus, and using concepts from both fields to evaluate trends, CSR impacts, and organizational strategies—plus skills for surveys, reports, and ethical advising.

Professional alignment (accreditation)
This program aligns with CBS's renowned competency profile, emphasizing responsible business in social contexts, with practical prep for roles in HR, sustainability, policy, and consulting—no specific external accreditation noted, but it's fully integrated into CBS's triple-accredited ecosystem (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS).

Reputation (employability rankings)
CBS consistently ranks among Europe's top business schools, with strong employability outcomes; BSc SOC grads are primed for high-demand fields like strategic advising and social impact roles, backed by the school's global prestige in QS and Financial Times rankings.

Ready to take the next step? Check out the full details and apply here: https://www.cbs.dk/en/study-programmes/bachelor-programmes/bsc-business-administration-and-sociology

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Copenhagen Business School's BSc in Business Administration and Sociology, you'll dive into hands-on experiential learning that builds real-world skills for responsible business decisions, blending economic insights with social perspectives. Through the Department of Operations Management, you'll get practical tools to analyze, design, and transform organizations and global value chains, tackling challenges like digitalization and sustainability with strategic and operational know-how. The program's vibrant setup, including close ties to research and industry, means you'll collaborate across academic and practitioner boundaries, preparing you to lead change in complex international contexts.

This practical edge comes alive through dedicated CBS resources tailored to your studies:

- Department of Operations Management facilities and workshops: Gain hands-on experience in management accounting as social practice (MASOP workshops) and risk/decision-making sessions, hosted at CBS or partner sites, combining business economics with societal views.
- CBS Leadership Centre: Access leadership training programs focused on reflexive practices, peer interactions, change management, and collaborative leadership—perfect for sociology-business integration, with Leaders in Residence like Christian Bason sharing real-world innovation strategies.
- Department of Management, Society and Communication (MSC): Work on experiential teaching cases from Danish firms in the Global South, evaluating sustainable businesses, human rights, and strategies in complex environments through group discussions and practitioner coordination.
- Research and PhD collaboration spaces: Engage with a dynamic PhD community for innovation projects on sustainability, digitalization, and organizational transformation, fostering group work that mirrors industry teamwork.

These opportunities set you up to apply right away—imagine leading group projects on real societal challenges while building your network. Check CBS's full facilities list here: [https://www.cbs.dk/en/about-cbs/campus-and-facilities](https://www.cbs.dk/en/about-cbs/campus-and-facilities). Ready to take the next step and apply?

Progression & Future Opportunities

At Copenhagen Business School's BSc in Business Administration and Sociology, you'll dive into hands-on experiential learning that builds real-world skills for responsible business decisions, blending economic insights with social perspectives. Through the Department of Operations Management, you'll get practical tools to analyze, design, and transform organizations and global value chains, combining strategy, operations, and sustainability to tackle today's challenges. The program's vibrant setup, including collaborations with a strong PhD community, fosters innovation and industry connections right from your studies.

This means access to specialized resources tailored for business and sociology students:
- CBS Leadership Centre: Gain leadership training through reflexive practices, peer interactions, and projects on collaborative leadership, sustainability, digitalization, and diversity—working with researchers and pros like Leaders in Residence (e.g., Christian Bason on navigating societal challenges).
- Department of Operations Management workshops and events: Participate in sessions like MASOP (Management Accounting as Social Practice) and Risk and Decision-Making workshops, building practical analysis skills with 60 external lecturers.
- Teaching cases from faculty like Dr. Jacobo Ramirez: Use real-world cases of Danish firms in the Global South for group discussions on business development, environmental justice, human rights, and strategies in complex environments—coordinating with practitioners and government offices.
- Department of Management, Society and Communication (MSC): Engage in cross-functional projects evaluating governments, organizations, and civil society for sustainable businesses, bridging business, humanities, and social sciences.

These opportunities equip you to lead change confidently—imagine applying right now to start building that edge. Check the full facilities and units here: [CBS Research Centres and Units](https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/centres-and-units). Ready to chat application tips?

Country Requirements

USA: US High School Diploma and 3 AP tests (each passed with a minimum score of 3 and from different subject areas) or 1 year of full-time undergraduate college studies (30 US credits/60 ECTS)
UK: GCSE, AS- and A-levels (minimum total of 9 subjects – made up of least 6 different subjects including a combination equivalent of 3 A-levels)
India: All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC)/All India and Delhi Senior School Certificate (CBSE) + 1 year of further education (60 ECTS) or Indian School Certificate Examination (ISC) or Higher Secondary Certificate + 1 year of further education (60 ECTS)
China: Certificate of Graduation from Upper Middle School (gaozhong biyezhengshu or gaojizhongxue), verification report (from CSSD) & gaokao + 1 year of further education (60 ECTS)
Germany: Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife (Abiturzeugnis)
France: Baccalauréat général or Baccalauréat technologique
Canada: General or Advanced High School Diploma (Alberta), Secondary School Diploma / Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma (Dogwood Diploma) (British Colombia), High School Graduation Diploma / Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires (New Brunswick), Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) (Advanced level) (Ontario), Diplôme d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC)/Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) (préuniversité/general) (Québec)
South Africa: National Senior Certificate (NSC) (from 2008) indicating minimum requirements for bachelor admission are met or National Senior Certificate (NSC) (from 2008) indicating minimum requirements for diploma/higher certificate admission + 1 year of further education (60 ECTS)
Pakistan: Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)/Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Intermediate Examination/Intermediate + 1 year of further education (60 ECTS) or Diploma of Faculty of Arts/Science (FA/FSc) + 1 year of further education (60 ECTS) or Certificate/Diploma in Commerce/Intermediate in Commerce + 1 year of further education (60 ECTS)
Nepal: School Leaving Certificate Examinations (Grade XI and XII) (from 2018) / Higher Secondary Certificate (until 2017) or Proficiency Certificate + 1 year of further education (60 ECTS)
Turkey: Lise Diplomasi (4+4+4 years, from circa 2015) or Lise Diplomasi (8+4 years, completed in 2009 and forward)
Egypt: Thanaweya A’ama (General Secondary School Certificate) or Secondary Certificate/Al-Azhar Institute + 1 year of further education (60 ECTS)