BSc in International Business

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Copenhagen Business School

Program Overview

The BSc in International Business at Copenhagen Business School offers a dynamic education in business economics and strategy tailored for our globalized world, equipping you with skills to analyze markets, navigate regulations, and craft strategies for international success. It's perfect for ambitious students passionate about how companies thrive across borders—whether you're eyeing roles in global marketing, supply chains, or innovation—and you'll dive into real-world challenges like adapting to trade shifts or leveraging tech for growth.

Curriculum structure
Year 1 lays a strong foundation by immersing you in the essentials of the global business environment, where you'll explore how international markets function, how EU regulations and government policies shape opportunities, and strategies for entering new markets while spotting competition. You'll also tackle International Business and Management, learning key theories of strategic management and economics to understand multinational structures, operations, and case studies in varying political contexts. This year builds your ability to connect big-picture global dynamics with practical business decisions.

Year 2 shifts focus inward to how international companies operate, with courses like International Business Strategy teaching you to debate theories, apply models to complex cases, and develop strategies for multinational headquarters and subsidiaries. You'll analyze Contemporary Issues in International Business, critically examining debates on sustainability, ethics, and global challenges, while proposing responsible solutions for firms and society. These elements sharpen your skills in interpreting data, predicting outcomes, and responding to shifts like trade policies or customer demands.

Year 3 emphasizes advanced application and innovation, including International Business and Economic Geography, where you'll use network theory to analyze global trade dynamics, geopolitical uncertainties, and how geography influences multinational decisions through real-world cases and data tools. You'll integrate everything to build financial models, ESG reports, and market entry plans, preparing you to tackle high-level challenges like supply chain coordination or investment evaluations.

Focus areas: Global markets and business strategy, with supporting insights into finance, accounting, technology, innovation, and sustainability.

Learning outcomes: Gain tools to collect/interpret data, identify challenges, predict outcomes, and develop strategies; understand company structures, global marketing, cross-border finance, and tech-driven growth.

Professional alignment (accreditation): Copenhagen Business School holds EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA accreditations (triple crown), ensuring world-class standards that align with global business demands. (Note: Program-specific details emphasize practical skills matching roles like market research, ESG reporting, and strategy consulting.)

Reputation (employability rankings): CBS ranks among Europe's top business schools, with BSc graduates highly employable—e.g., strong performance in QS World University Rankings by Subject for Business & Management (top 50 globally) and official CBS stats showing 90%+ employment within 6 months in international roles. Alumni land at firms like Maersk, Novo Nordisk, and global consultancies, with tasks from supply chain coordination to investment analysis.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Copenhagen Business School's BSc in International Business, you'll dive into hands-on learning that turns classroom theory into real-world skills, like analyzing global markets and company strategies through practical exercises and case studies. You'll build expertise by applying what you learn in lectures to smaller exercise classes where you solve assignments and tackle real cases, plus you have the option to swap electives for academic internships that let you work in companies—either in Denmark or abroad—while completing a project report tied to your studies.

This setup equips you with the tools to thrive in international business, such as:
- Academic internships (15-30 ECTS): Gain practical experience in public, private, profit, or non-profit organizations, using program skills to create value, address real research questions on business-politics links, and analyze empirical evidence with taught methodologies—encouraged as a core part of the program.
- Exercise classes and case studies: Work hands-on applying theories to assignments and real-life scenarios in smaller groups, building analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Study groups: Form voluntary groups to review material, prep for exams, and collaborate, even though most work is individual—fostering teamwork in a supportive network.
- International semesters: Spend semesters at partner universities like University of British Columbia (Canada), Chinese University of Hong Kong, or Singapore Management University, experiencing global business environments firsthand.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At Copenhagen Business School's BSc in International Business, you'll dive straight into practical skills through hands-on exercise classes where you apply theories to real case studies, like analyzing sales data for trends or building financial models for investments. You can even swap electives for a 15 ECTS academic internship in Denmark or abroad, letting you tackle real-world tasks such as researching international markets or coordinating global supply chains while reflecting on how it ties back to your coursework. This setup builds critical thinking, leadership, and communication skills in diverse settings, preparing you to thrive in global business right from day one.

Here are some standout ways the program delivers that real-world edge:
- Academic internships: Substitute electives with a company placement (in or outside Denmark), complete a relevant project report, and apply IB concepts like problem-solving and analysis to professional scenarios.
- Hands-on exercise classes: Work on case studies in smaller groups, practicing tasks like creating marketing reports from customer data or preparing ESG sustainability reports.
- Study abroad semesters: Spend your third semester at University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler Business School and fourth at Singapore Management University's Lee Kong Chian School of Business for immersive global exposure.
- CBS Library facilities: Access 3 reading rooms, 636 study seats, and 16 group study rooms across Frederiksberg campus locations to support your projects and research.

Country Requirements

Australia: Australian Senior Certificate of Education plus ranking index. English B and A requirement automatically fulfilled if full Australian Senior Certificate of Education completed in Australia.
Canada: Canadian High School Diploma (Alberta, British Colombia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Québec specific requirements apply). English B and A fulfilled if full diploma taken in Canada and/or USA.
China: Certificate of Graduation from Upper Middle School (gaozhong biyezhengshu or gaojizhongxue), verification report (from CSSD) & gaokao + 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS.
Egypt: Thanaweya A’ama (General Secondary School Certificate) or Secondary Certificate/Al-Azhar Institute + 1 year of further education equating to a minimum of 60 ECTS.
France: Baccalauréat général or Baccalauréat technologique.
Germany: Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife (Abiturzeugnis).
India: All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC)/All India and Delhi Senior School Certificate, exam taken at Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) + 1 year of further education equating to 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 equivalent to 60 ECTS.
Pakistan: Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)/Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Intermediate Examination/Intermediate + 1 year of further education equivalent to 60 ECTS.
South Africa: National Senior Certificate (NSC) (from 2008) indicating minimum requirements for bachelor admission. English B and A automatically fulfilled if full National Senior Certificate completed in South Africa.
Turkey: Lise Diplomasi (4+4+4 years, from circa 2015) or Lise Diplomasi (8+4 years, completed in 2009 and forward).
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). English B automatically fulfilled. English A: A-level English language or A-level English Literature or GSCE English and A-levels documentation for entire secondary school taken in the U.K.
USA: US High School Diploma and 3 AP tests (each passed with a minimum score of 3 from different subject areas) or 1 year of full-time undergraduate college studies (30 US credits/60 ECTS). English B: US High School Diploma. English A: US High School Diploma plus 3 AP tests/one year of full-time college studies, all taken in the US.