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BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENGINEERING Global Management and Manufacturing // Innovation and Business // Interaction Design // Mechatronics (BSc) // Mechatronics (BEng) // Product Development and Innovation BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Economics & Business Adm. – International Economics and Business Relations // Economics & Business Administration – Business Management // Business Economics and Information Technology // European Studies // Market and Management Anthropology HUMANITIES Business, Language and Culture (Chinese) // International Business Administrationand Modern Languages // Modern Languages and Intercultural Communication MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENGINEERING Chemical Engineering // Environmental Engineering // Innovation and Business // Maritim Technology // Mechatronics // Physics and Technology // IT Product Design // Robot Systems // Software Engineering // Product Development and Innovation BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Accounting and Economics // Macroeconomics – Growth and Fluctuations // Economics and Project Management // Finance and Economics // Health Care Management and Economics // Global Marketing and Innovation Management PROGRAMMES // Microeconomics // Accounting and Finance // Brand Management and Marketing Communication // Global Value Chain Management // Change Management // Communication Management and Leadership 2015 / 2016 // Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management // International Business and Law // International Business and Management // International Business and Marketing // Management Accounting // Management of Innovation Processes // Management of People // Marketing and Innovation // Regional Economics and Business Development // Sports and Event Management // Strategic Entrepreneurship // INTERNATIONAL Marketing, Globalisation and Culture // Strategy and Organisation // Environmental and Resource

Management // Comparative Public Policy and Welfare Studies // European Studies // International Security University of Southern Denmark and Law // Cultural Sociology in Law, Power and Social Justice // Cultural Sociology in Social Transformation Processes HEALTH SCIENCES Public Health SCIENCE Applied Mathematics // Animal Sound Communication STUDENT and Behaviour // Biology // Biology – Environmental Biology // Biomedicine // Chemistry // Computational Biomedicine // Computer Science // Biology – Marine Science // Mathematics // Medical Chemistry // Molecular Bioscience // Nanobioscience // Physics HUMANITIES American Studies // Business, Language and Culture (Sønderborg/Flensburg) // Business, Language and Culture (Negot) // Business, Language and GUIDE Culture (Chinese) // English MA // Middle East Studies // International Business Communication and Communication Design // International Tourism and Leisure Management // Maritime Archaeology // Tourism Management University of Southern Denmark INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2015/2016 University of Southern Denmark UNIVERSITY OF

EDITOR Contact our editorial team: SOUTHERN DENMARK [email protected] 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. DESIGN & PRODUCTION mouret.dk CAMPUS Our international study programmes offer flexibility and choice so you can shape your future. 5CITIES ODENSE (Main Campus) Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M SØNDERBORG Alsion 2, 6400 Sønderborg ESBJERG Niels Bohrs Vej 9-10, 6700 Esbjerg KOLDING Universitetsparken 1, 6000 Kolding SLAGELSE Sdr. Stationsvej 28, 4200 Slagelse

Tel: +45 6550 1000 Mail: [email protected] www.sdu.dk Facebook.com/unisouthdenmark INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE

PROGRAMMES 2015 / 2016 INDEX INTER- NATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE Editorial team ...... 4 UNIVERSITY OF Study in Denmark ...... 6 SOUTHERN University of Southern Denmark ...... 10 Your chance to explore ...... 16 DENMARK The faculty of your choice ...... 18 International Brainstormer ...... 20 The five cities - Odense ...... 30 - Sønderborg ...... 42 - Slagelse ...... 48 - Kolding ...... 54 - Esbjerg ...... 62 Study Programmes ...... 70 International Scholarship ...... 82 Survival Guide ...... 84

Introducing Bachelor Degree Programmes ...... 95 THE FACULTIES Introducing Master Degree Programmes ...... 97 Index - Faculties ...... 98 Engineering ...... 101 Business and Social Sciences ...... 131 Health Science ...... 187 Science ...... 191 Humanities ...... 215

Deadlines and how to apply ...... 234 NEED TO KNOW Contact information Campuses ...... 235 Get to know more ...... 236

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Contact the editorial team here: [email protected]

Hannah Lamprini

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MAIN EDITOR Bo Kristiansen, Chief Consultant, Corporate Communication, University of Southern Denmark, bok@sdu .dk

TEAM OF STUDENTS GIVING YOU THE STUDENT GUIDE 2015/2016

STUDENT EDITORS Michael Magee Home country: Northern Ireland Study programme: Marine Biology, MSc

Hannah Burrows Home country: England Study programme: American Studies, MA

Lamprini Basdeki Home country: Greece Study programme: International Security & Law, MSc

STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHERS Anastasija Gogoleva Home country: Latvia Study programme: Cultural Marketing and Globalisation, MSc

Juraj Home country: Slovakia Study programme: Brand Management and Marketing Communication, MSc

Attila Bagdi Home country: Hungary Study programme: Brand Management and Marketing Communication, MSc

5 LONG WHITE BEACHES. ISLAND HOPPING. EASY TRAVEL AROUND EUROPE. CHOOSE TO STUDY IN DENMARK AND YOU WILL QUICKLY FIND THAT THE COUNTRY HAS MORE TO OFFER THAN YOU HAD EVER IMAGINED. GRASP THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY IN SCANDINAVIA’S GATEWAY TO EUROPE AND OPEN UP A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES. STUDY IN DENMARK

7 “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 ‘til the wee hours on a summer night . About candlelight . Or just laughing together . Perhaps the concept of “hygge” is rooted in the country’s cool climate and the long winters; it helps Danes enjoy the days they have to spend indoors . All Danes enjoy “hygge” – even tough guys look forward to getting home for a cosy evening in .

8 STUDY IN DENMARK “THERE IS A UNIQUE ATMOSPHERE HERE THAT WE LIKE TO CALL “HYGGE”- ONCE YOU EXPERIENCE IT DDENMARK FOR YOURSELF, WE KNOW YOU’LL LOVE IT”

THE DANES The cycling culture is part of the Danes’ green thinking . Danes do not fall for superficial compliments or call you The air in Denmark is clean, and even in the cities a bi- “darling” the first time you meet . But it does not take cycle trip is a breath of fresh air . There is plenty of room much conversation to get to know a Dane, and you for cyclists, and they have good conditions in Denmark; will find that they are actually pretty warm-hearted and lots of cycle paths and green spaces make Denmark a hospitable . wonderful cycling country .

“HYGGE” So get yourself a bike and you will fit right in . But first If a conversation with Danes gets a bit slow, you can you will have to decide whether you want a granny-bike always ask them about the concept of “hygge” . with a handlebar basket for groceries and flowers or whether you are the racing type who likes getting your A Dane will love the fact that you are interested in the heart rate going and leading the rush-hour pack all the concept that characterises the whole way of being way to university . . together in Denmark . And, at the same time, you will get to know the person you are talking with a little better, THE DANISH WAY OF LEARNING since there are as many opinions on what is “hyggeligt” You may have been told that Danes are reserved . If so, as there are Danes . you will probably be surprised at the informal tone that is so natural for Danes, even in educational situations . “Hygge” is about being together . About hot chocolate and freshly baked buns . About a nice dinner . About In Denmark it is perfectly normal to question what lounging on the couch with a good book and a warm your teacher says . In fact, most teachers appreciate a blanket . About sitting outside ‘til the wee hours on a good, well-argued discussion . This creates a situation summer night . About candlelight . Or just laughing where you take active part in your own learning . And together . Perhaps the concept of “hygge” is rooted in in which learning means much more than poring over the country’s cool climate and the long winters: it helps books . Even if the teacher is lecturing to a large group Danes enjoy the days they have to spend indoors . All of students, you are welcome to ask questions . After all, Danes enjoy “hygge” – even tough guys look forward you are the one who is going to be examined when the to getting home for a cosy evening in . semester is over…

BICYCLE MADNESS Are Danes fitness freaks? Can they not 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 .

9 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 UNIVERSITY’S REPUTATION AS A CENTRE OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE VISIT US SDU.DK/EN AT THE MULTI-CAMPUS UNIVERSITY YOU CHOOSE WHICH LOCATION SUITS YOU BEST. THE LARGEST CAMPUS IS LOCATED IN ODENSE . THE REMAINING FOUR CAMPUSES LIE IN KOLDING, ESBJERG, SØNDERBORG AND SLAGELSE.

ODENSE A TRULY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Lively and youthful, the historical city on Funen has Choose the University of Southern Denmark and you will a bustling social scene with a large international and be part of a lively international student environment . Danish student community . Each year more than 1,500 international students KOLDING choose to study at the University, which has more The town dates back to around 1200 and is beautifully than 500 exchange agreements with partner institu- situated at the mouth of Kolding Bay . tions across the world .

ESBJERG As an international student, you can enjoy easy Located on Jutland’s west coast in a popular holiday communication in and out of the classroom, as many region, the town is the base for the region’s culture courses are taught in English at both master and and the country’s offshore oil and gas industry . bachelor level .

SØNDERBORG MAKE NEW FRIENDS Located on the island of Als in southeast Jutland close Each year, an increasing number of international to the German border, the town has a rich social scene students choose the University, so you will be part of with an abundance of restaurants, cafés and bars . a growing and active community .

SLAGELSE BENEFIT FROM A GLOBAL APPROACH Located on Sealand only a short distance from Copenha- The University is committed to thinking and acting gen, Slagelse is a busy centre for trade and education . internationally – at all levels . Whether you are in the

12 UFACTS ABOUT SDU

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 University’s extensive regional, national and international networks .

CONTRIBUTE TO WORLD CLASS RESEARCH Research is about making a difference to the world . As an international student, you have the opportunity to engage in research at a high academic level with first-class resources at your disposal .

The University of Southern Denmark’s reputation is built on expertise in areas such as biotechnology, stem cell research, robotics, political science, man- cafeteria or the classroom, the University’s agement, literature and history . Discover how your international outlook means you can feel at home . research can make a difference .

ENJOY QUALITY IN EDUCATION LEARN HANDS-ON World class resources and dynamic teaching at the Our high-tech laboratories enable you to put your University of Southern Denmark enable you to get knowledge to the test . the best out of your studies abroad . Whether you are learning a new language or researching in science, WORK WITH THE BEST the University puts the tools you need The University has several centres of excellence, at your disposal . chosen for pioneering research on a national and international platform . DYNAMIC TEACHING In true Scandinavian tradition, students participate NEW ADVENTURES significantly in class and work in groups . Foreign cultures, interaction with people that do not speak your language, soaking up new experiences in a CHALLENGE YOURSELF different country, learning how to live with other persons By getting involved in the University of Southern Den- in the same house, that is definitely a part of your new mark’s many extracurricular activities, you will enrich and adventurous life . your experience abroad, settle in quickly and make friendships that last a lifetime .

13 ”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”

JOIN THE ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK EXPERIENCE STUDENT LIFE Open to all international students, ESN offers activities By living with other students, you are part of a lively several times a week, from sightseeing to skating . community where local and international students The club also pairs exchange students up with Danish socialise regularly . students, who meet you on arrival, take you to your accommodation and help arrange practicalities . Many WORLD CLASS LEARNING ENVIRONMENT international students stay friends with their Danish Academic activity in Denmark is a democratic dia- student buddy after their stay . logue between student and teacher, participating in a mutual exchange of knowledge and ideas . Contem- CULTURAL CONNECTIONS porary teaching tools are used to offer a dynamic and The international café takes place every two weeks and world class learning environment that extends beyond is an opportunity for you to get a taste of food and the classroom . culture from around the world . ASK OUR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN CLUBS AND SOCIETIES 87 per cent described their entire stay as “very good” From badminton and swimming to cinema and litera- or “good” . 87 per cent described the University as ture, the University has an activity that suits you . “internationally orientated” . 78 per cent described the study environment as “good” or “very good” .

14 UFACTS ABOUT SDU

VISIT US

SDU.DK/EN FACEBOOK.COM/UNISOUTHDENMARK PINTEREST.COM/UNISOUTHDENMARK FLICKR.COM/PHOTOS/UNISOUTHDENMARK INSTAGRAM.COM/UNIVERSITYOFSOUTHERNDENMARK TWITTER.COM/UNISOUTHDENMARK GPLUS.TO/UNISOUTHDENMARK YOUTUBE.COM/UNISOUTHERNDENMARK 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 .

CHOOSE think independently and class sizes are normally With international degree programmes across five small, enabling you to participate with ideas . This faculties, the University of Southern Denmark offers enables you to participate with ideas and discuss many study possibilities. issues with your teachers and fellow students . Bachelor programmes involve three years of undergraduate study, while Master programmes involve two EQUIP YOURSELF years of graduate study . If you want to study abroad You have high-tech facilities and the University’s for only part of your degree, you can become an international network of businesses, institutions and exchange or guest student for a semester or for an researchers at your disposal . Whether you want to gain academic year . Exchange and guest students can work experience or conduct research, the University choose courses from all international degree pro- can help you get in touch with the right people . grammes and additional English-taught courses . GET ACCREDITED Course workload is measured according to the WORK TOGETHER European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), which Group work is a component of many study programmes ensures that your education is more easily recognised and valuable training for the workplace. across Europe . One semester equals 30 ECTS credits . By improving your communication in multicultural Master courses often count as 10-15 ECTS credits, i .e . and multidisciplinary settings, you will develop key a third to a half of one semester . skills for your future career . You are encouraged to

16 UFACTS ABOUT SDU

EXPLORE EUROPE INDEPENDENT LEARNING You can explore while studying in Denmark, Our study programmes encourage students a modern country steeped in tradition. to take on an active role in their education. The country has a vibrant city life and cultural scene . Students choose their project work topic and decide how And, as Scandinavia’s gateway to Europe, Denmark to explore the subject . Project work allows students to is close to historical cities such as Amsterdam, Berlin, develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills . London, Oslo and Paris . Students also learn how to search and process information . Normally conducted in small groups, project work offers students valuable experience in teamwork, com- ENJOY SUPPORT munication and project planning . These skills are highly You will have many questions before valued in today’s workplace, where small teams are often and after arriving at the University. required to work together to complete specific tasks . You can seek advice and support from the International Office, which has eleven permanent staff members . Before you arrive, staff can help with issues such as the application process, language requirements and the cost of living in Denmark . After you arrive, staff ensure you can access the right information the right information and find your way around .

17 YOUR CHOICE You can choose from many different courses taught in English at the University of Southern Denmark .

THE FACULTY OF YOUR CHOICE 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 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK’S FIVE FACULTIES .

18 5 FACULTIESF

THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING If it is robots, screws and electronics 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 profile with our state-of-the-art resources and strong global connections .

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 .

THE FACULTY OF HUMANITIES If you are into media, communication and language, you can combine new fields of research and traditional study programmes at the Faculty of Humanities . Academics around the world are impressed with the faculty’s interdisciplinary approach and progressive research .

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 and academic experience at the Faculty of Health Sciences, which works closely with Odense University Hospital, industry and experts worldwide .

THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE If you are interested in the origins of life, if you want to develop bio and nanotechnology, or like to learn about the natural world, from proteins to whales the facilities and leading international specialists are at the Faculty of Science to guide your curiosity .

19 INTERNATIONAL

BRAIN- * STORMER

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 . INTERNATIONAL BRAINSTORMER REQUIREMENTS: • YOU ARE ENROLLED IN ONE OF THE APPROVED INTERNATIONALB BRAINSTORMER PROGRAMMES BRAINSTORMER • YOU ARE ENROLLED AS A FULL-DEGREE GRADUATE STUDENT • YOU ARE OF NON-DANISH ORIGIN • YOU WANT TO STAY IN DENMARK AND WANT TO LEARN ABOUT THE DANISH CULTURE AND MENTALITY

WHAT IS THE WHY? HOW TO APPLY? PROGRAMME ABOUT? You should apply for International Apply for International Brainstorm- Within the programme, you will Brainstormers because you will get ers by sending a motivated cover get a Master’s degree, learn the an edge in your job hunting in Den- letter, your CV, and other relevant Danish language, familiarise mark . When you look for jobs, you documents to yourself with Danish culture and will among other things be equipped Brainstormers@sdu .dk society, and work on a project with with work experience, knowledge of a Danish company or organisa- Danish working culture and Danish tion - all for free! International language skills . Things which are in- Brainstormers is a project that has valuable if you want to start at career been developed in collaboration in Denmark . Moreover, you will get Learn more about how to between the University of Southern thorough counselling and guidance become an International Denmark, the Region of Southern along with your studies, a personal Brainstormer at Denmark, and the European Union . career mentor, and a vast network www.sdu.dk/ with other Brainstormers and region- internationalbrainstormers 60 students are selected per year al and international companies . to become International Brain- stormers . These students will, in HOW? coordination with their graduate The International Brainstormers programme, be matched with a programme will run simultaneously relevant company in the Region of to your studies, and will therefore Southern Denmark, where they will give you an extra workload of app . participate in a company project 5 hours per week . You have to and possibly complete their thesis do company project work for one in collaboration with the company . semester, but it will count as an Ultimately, the partnership will electives and give you the necessary increase the possibility of employ- ECTS points (dependent on your ment after graduation . study programme) . The company project work can function as a starting point for your master thesis .

21 BRAINSTORMER PROGRAMMES 2015 GRADUATE PROGRAMMES WHICH ALLOW YOU TO BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL BRAINSTORMER:

SCIENCE IN ODENSE MSc in Economics and Business Administration MSc in Animal Sound Communication and Behaviour – Management of Innovation Processes MSc in Applied Mathematics MSc in Economics and Business Administration MSc in Biology – International Business and Law MSc in Biology – Environmental Biology MSc in Economics and Business Administration MSc in Biology – Marine Science – International Business and Management MSc in Biomedicine MSc in Economics and Business Administration MSc in Chemistry – International Business and Marketing MSc in Computational Biomedicine MSc in Economics and Business Administration MSc in Computer Science – Communication Management and Leadership MSc in Maritime Technology MSc in Economics and Business Administration MSc in Mathematics – Management of People MSc in Medical Chemistry MSc in Economics and Business Administration MSc in Molecular Bioscience – Strategy and Organisation MSc in Nanobioscience MSc in Physics BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES IN ESBJERG MSc in Environmental and Resource Management ENGINEERING IN ODENSE MSc in Economics and Business Administration MSc in Engineering – Product Development – Marketing and Innovation and Innovation MSc in Economics and Business Administration MSc in Engineering – Robot Systems – Sports– and Event Management MSc in Engineering – Environmental Engineering MSc in Engineering – Chemistry BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES IN KOLDING MSc in Engineering – Physics and Technology MSc in Economics and Business Administration MSc in Engineering – Software Engineering – Strategic Entrepreneurship Maritime Technology BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES IN SØNDERBORG ENGINEERING IN SØNDERBORG MSc in Economics and Business Administration MSc in Engineering – Mechatronics – Business Relation Management MSc in Engineering – Innovation & Business MSc in Economics and Business Administration – Regional Economics and Business Development BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES IN ODENSE MSc in Economics and Business Administration BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES IN SLAGELSE – Management Accounting MSc in Economics and Business Administration MSc in Economics and Business Administration – Change Management – Brand Management and Marketing Communication Global Marketing and Innovation Management MSc in Economics and Business Administration – Accounting and Finance HUMANITIES IN KOLDING/ODENSE/SØNDERBORG MSc in Economics and Business Administration MA in International Tourism and Leisure Management – Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management MA in Business, Language and Culture (Chinese) MSc in Economics and Business Administration MA in Business, Language and Culture (Negot) – Marketing, Globalisation and Culture

22 Application process for students applying to become an International Brainstormer by September 2015

NON- EU citizens: Before 1 February September: EU-citizens: Before Reception for the 1 April . Send your new International application for Master Brainstormers at the degree and Restaurant of SDU, International Odense Brainstormers

15 July: 15 June: You Based on the receive a response interview, you will to your applications know whether you (both Master degree + have been successful International in becoming an Brainstormers) International Brainstormer

If applications* Between are accepted: 24 June - 5 July: Between A 20-mins . Skype 17 - 21 June: interview about Invitation in the mail, your motivation, in which you should qualifications, social book a Skype competences and interview with English skills us

* Your cover letter should tell us about your previous work and study experiences, and your per- USEFUL KNOWLEDGE sonal and professional qualifications which make These qualifications will be taken into account when you the perfect candidate for the programme . evaluating the applications: Your CV should state personal information (name, // Grades // English skills // Work experience address, age, nationality, e-mail, phone number), // International experience (working/studying/living abroad) educational experiences and work experiences .

23 “I WANTED TO GET A GOOD EDUCATION AND LEARN ENGLISH AT THE SAME TIME SO DENMARK WAS THE PERFECT CHOICE”

Read the full testimonial at /studentsatsdu

Name: Jose de la Pascua Country: Spain Study Programme: Electrical Power Engineering Campus: Odense

WHY SDU? BEST EXPERIENCE SO FAR? Denmark is a very well organised country and its Simply the fact of being here! I can say that citizens speak English very well . I wanted to get a is the best experience of my life . Living in this good education and learn English at the same time country with people from all over the world is so Denmark was the perfect choice – SDU is the great! only university in Denmark that has an agreement with my school in Spain . And I knew of all the great THE DANES: advantages of studying in Odense . They are very polite, friendly and very respectful . Although they are a little bit shy in the begin- HOW’S THE STUDY ENVIRONMENT? ning, eventually they end up interacting with Both the classes and the style of education are everyone and they are eager to learn about other very different from my country . The teachers cultures . What caught my attention was the here are very close to the students and care importance of having a bike to get around and about them . The education in this country is how well the bike lanes are connected . Also the based on practical analysis . The exams are amount of events organised in the city and not mostly oral instead of written and I think this only for young people . tests your understanding of the topic rather of your ability to retain information .

24 * WWORK IN WHY WORK IN DENMARK 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 • Denmark stands as one of the world care, education, access to doctors leaders in different fields of produc- and hospitals, elderly care etc . tion: agricultural goods, furniture and clothing, interior design, sea • A safe country: The crime rate freight, wind turbines, medicine is among the lowest in the world . and assistive medical technologies, Children walk to school alone, equipment for automatic cooling company leaders do not need and heating, sensitive measuring body-guards, even the Folketing instruments, IT and communications, (Parliament) is open to everyone . etc .

• High quality of life: Foreign national • Healthy and green lifestyle: Danish workers express a high level of satis- people are usually biking everywhere faction with leisure and cultural – not just for fun, but also to go to work opportunities in Denmark (even the Members of the Danish Parliament do so) cycling! Danes are • Danish business culture: A horizontal not only engaging in exercise through structure and open dialogue between cycling, but they are also big fans of a management and employees is char- balanced diet, with organic products acteristic in the workplace . Most being on top of the list when it comes workplaces regularly offer continuing to food priorities .” education to their employees .

25 RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF *SOUTHERN DENMARK

UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD WE LIVE IN IS THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND OUR RESEARCHERS’ WORK. FROM CREATING A BLUEPRINT FOR LIFESAVING 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 Thanks to a strong international perspective, jigsaw puzzle that we call knowledge. The Uni- researchers and students at the University are well versity’s growing worldwide network of businesses, equipped to work in today’s global community. researchers and students ensures that its global profile expands year on year. Our international environment offers ample opportunity to combine theory and practice at As a world leader in education and research, the an international level. University attracts researchers and students from all over the world. RRESEARCH RESEARCH AT AT SDU THE UNIVERSITY OF *SOUTHERN DENMARK NO TUITION FEES FOR EU STUDENTS

STUDY FOR * FREE

*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 University 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.

28 CITIES - ODENSE Tuition fee rates for full degree students TUITIONF FEES with a non-EU/EEA-citizenship or non- Swiss-citizenship

THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE BEng in Global Management and Manufacturing The tuition fee for the following full degree programmes BEng in Interaction Design is 99.000 DKK or 13,280 euro per year. BEng in Mechatronics – the tuition fee is 10,700 euro/79.800 DKK per MSc in Biology academic year MSc in Biology-Marine Science MSc in Biomedicine BSc(Eng) in Innovation and Business MSc in Chemistry BSc(Eng) in Mechatronics MSc in Computer Science BSc(Eng) in Product Development and Innovation MSc in Environmental Biology MSc(Eng) in Chemistry MSc in Molecular Bioscience MSc(Eng) in Environmental Engineering MSc in Physics MSc(Eng) in Innovation and Business MSc(Eng) in Mechatronics The tuition fee for MSc in Mathematics and MSc in MSc(Eng) in Physics and Technology Applied Mathematics is 67.700 DKK or 9,090 euro per year. MSc(Eng) in Product Development and Innovation MSc(Eng) in Robot Systems MSc(Eng) in Software Engineering MSc(Eng) in IT Product Design MSc in Maritime Technology FACULTY OF HUMANITIES – the tuition fee is 13,900 euro/103.600 DKK per • FULL DEGREE PROGRAMMES academic year A full year (60 ECTS) 6,200 euro/46.200 DKK.

• SAS COURSE Course fees and participation in study tours and THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE excursions 3,100 euro/23.100 DKK. • BACHELOR LEVEL (UNDERGRADUATE) One semester (30 ECTS-points): EUR 3,250 One academic year (60 ECTS): EUR 6,500

• MASTER LEVEL (GRADUATE) THE FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES One semester (30 ECTS-points): EUR 4,250 • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH One academic year (60 ECTS): EUR 8,500 The tuition fee for non-EU/EEA students amounts to 10,200 Euro/ 76.000 DKK per year.

Please note that tuition fees may change

29 ODENSE IS WORLD-RENOWNED AS THE BIRTHPLACE OF FAIRYTALE AUTHOR HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN . HOW- EVER 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 ATMOSPHERE . THE TOWN LIES IN THE CENTRE OF DENMARK, SERVICED BY TWO INTER- NATIONAL AIRPORTS, EASILY REACHED IN LESS THAN 90 MINUTES BY TRAIN OR CAR .

30 CCAMPUS ODENSE

THE CITY OF FESTIVALS ODENSE Odense’s festival diary is an impressive list of national and international events that attract well-known creative talents, artists and researchers of international standing to the city every year . They come to join the Film Festival, the Robot Festival, the Harbour Festival and the International Blues Festival .

ENJOY ODENSE Funen has been known as the Garden of Denmark since time immemorial . As an old saying goes, if you put an apple branch 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 region’s large number of fruit and vegetable growers .

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 city’s sculptures are placed in the larger parks, adding a special touch to all the greenery .

Various fruit and vegetable growers sell their crops at Odense’s markets . They come from all over Funen with fresh fruit, vege- tables, eggs, meat and cheese, and the quality is always great . Many farms are completely organic .

31 I REALLY ENJOY THE FACT THAT ODENSE IS SUCH A BIKE FRIENDLY CITY. YOU CAN ACCESS EVERYTHING WITH YOUR BIKE, ANY TIME QUENTIN ANNE DE MOLINA, BELGIUM, ERASMUS STUDENT, ENGINEERING THE LATIN QUARTER Experience the Parisian atmosphere of the streets CCAMPUS around Brandts. Surrounded by stylish specialist ODENSE shops, homeware stores (each with its own unique character), new fashion designers and galleries, Brandts dominates the city’s Latin Quarter. Brandts is the place for art and culture on an international scale . The former textile mill is one of Denmark’s most important exhibition complexes . It is home to The Art Hall at Brandts, The Museum of Photo Art and The Danish Media Museum . CLASSICAL MUSIC Amfiscenen at Brandts Klædefabrik is an open-air The Odense Symphony Orchestra. From being a theatre stage right in the heart of Odense . It is used as a orchestra that also played symphony music, The venue for both music and theatre . Odense Symphony Orchestra has gone on to become a dynamic and modern symphony orchestra Most of the orchestra’s concerts are held in Carl HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN Nielsen Salen, a concert hall with excellent acoustics The Danish poet and author was born in Odense, and seating for 1,212 people . where he grew up in poverty. He was born on April 2, 1805 and died on August 4, 1875 . He died as one of Denmark’s most famous THE ODENSE RIVER poets and authors . Today, he is one of the world’s The Odense River is the largest and longest water- most widely read authors . Internationally, Hans Chris- course on Funen . It is approximately 60 km long and tian Andersen is known for his fairytales, including runs through lots of lovely river valleys with flowering The Ugly Duckling, The Nightingale, The Little Match meadows and forests of reeds . You can travel right Girl and The Little Mermaid . through the town in a canoe, rowing boat or kayak, enjoying the beauty of nature as you go .

SUPER LEAGUE FOOTBALL Odense’s local football team is called OB and plays at TRE-FOR Park. OB plays in Denmark’s top flight, where they are one VISIT of the leading teams, and over the years have had www.museum.odense.dk www.ob.dk many memorable victories both nationally and inter- www.visitodense.com www.odensezoo.dk nationally . Find out more about OB and the fixture list at www .ob .dk .

ODENSE ZOO Roaring lions, fun sea lions, flocks of penguins, snakes in terrariums. At Odense Zoo you can meet a lot of different animals from every corner of the globe .

33 AT THE CAMPUS THE CAMPUS IN ODENSE IS SITUATED JUST FIFTEEN 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 UNIVERSITY’S GROWTH .

Campus Odense is the biggest at Campus Odense a happy experi- students from various courses every teaching site with over 12,500 stu- ence . But campus life is more than day . You will be able to socialise dents within the five main areas of facilities, and you will find yourself and extend both your knowledge Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, embarking on a life where a whole and your circle of friends . Engineering, Business and Social new world of knowledge and pursuit Sciences and Humanities, offering of knowledge opens up before you . When you come to Odense, you will over 50 basic courses and an even arrive at the campus square, where greater number of degree courses . WIDE HORIZONS you will find the trendy Starbucks Modern facilities in the form of And open minds . . Campus Odense café, Studenterboghandlen (the uni- reading rooms, laboratories, an has a high level of professionalism versity bookshop), a Starbucks and indoor swimming pool, computer and a vibrant study environment . several peaceful reading rooms . rooms, lecture theatres, Friday bar, Almost all students are gathered cafés, libraries, meeting places and under one roof, and this means cosy corners help to make your life that you will meet lots of different

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Moving further down along Gyde- versitets-bibliotek (SDU university want to see some quality films in hutten, the main corridor on campus, library) where you will find text- the university’s own cinema, you you will see seating and open areas, books and journals galore . can join Filmklubben (the university the University canteen, relaxation film club) . Club members watch a areas, footbridges and narrow pas- STUDENT LIFE selected new film every week free sages . You can read undisturbed Campus Odense offers a varied of charge . Studentermenigheden in the study zones in a peaceful study life with opportunities for (the student congregation and area . Some way down Gydehutten masses of social and study-related the University priest), is also you will find the Syddansk Uni- experiences . If, for example, you represented on campus, open

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THE EUROPEAN STUDENT NETWORK CONSISTS OF DANISH STUDENTS WHO PROVIDE PEER SUPPORT TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS . YOU CAN HELP ARRANGE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EXCURSIONS, CAFÉ NIGHTS AND PARTIES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN ODENSE . www.facebook.com/unisouthdenmark

to everybody . You can offer your STUDENT LIFE CAN The association works to promote ideas and bring initiatives to life INCLUDE POLITICS language and cultural under- with other students . The University There are party-political associa- standing across borders . priest is the contact person for tions such as Social Democratic the newly established Meditation Students and Conservative Fredagsbaren (the Friday Bar) Room, where both the faithful Students at the University of started in the mid-80s, not all at and others can reflect and hold a Southern Denmark . once, but when students started mental siesta .There is also a new to meet over a Friday beer or two! association for Muslim students PROFESSIONAL AND The Friday “Barty” was estab- at Campus Odense . SOCIAL NETWORKS lished after a few years . You can also join social networks The association Muslim Students’ together with other young people, Union is non-political and rep- for example Rotaract which is resents Muslim students’ social, independent with no political, USEFUL LINKS academic and cultural interests . religious or financial interests . www.visitdenmark.dk The association is especially fo- www.sdu.dk/en cused on shared activities at the If you like Icelandic sagas, University of Southern Denmark, Finnish saunas, new Swedish and non-Muslim students can rock or the mountains of northern also participate . Norway, the Association of Nordic Youth may be for you .

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DEN SMAGLØSE CAFÉ CAFÉ KRÆZ www.facebook.com/densmagloesecafe www.kraez.dk Even though the name means “tasteless”, you will find Has created a unique interior, using the latest trends much to love in this cosy café . An eclectic vibe with in interior design, but with care . Apart from this, you a low key crowd makes this a great place to chat with will also find a different kind of restaurant concen- friends or play a game of cards . trating on fresh produce – spiced up with live music, stand up comedy, lectures, jazz, rock and pop . CAFÉ BIOGRAFEN (THE CINEMA CAFÉ) www.cafebio.dk CAFÉ SKT. GERTRUD Café Biografen’s kitchen is known for its high quality www.gertruds.dk and the café is well on its way to being known as one Café Skt . Gertrud is one of Odense’s “old” cafés . of the best places to lunch . The café is situated in the Genuine French café atmosphere at its best . historic Latin Quarter of the city . LØRUPS VINSTUE CAFÉ CUCKOOS NEST www.lorups.dk www.cuckoos.dk A great pub with a nice atmosphere . Here you can Lots of students and small tables supply the dynamic enjoy a cold beer in charming surroundings and play atmosphere . The favourite activity in the afternoon is dice with friends . backgammon .

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KICK OFF – SPORTSPUB www.kickoff-sportspub.dk 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 café section with several special brands of coffee .

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 . USEFUL KNOWLEDGE Many cafés offer 10-15% VIGGOS discounts to students. Just www.cafeviggos.dk show your student ID card. Viggos is home to somewhat of a social student tradition in Odense . The ceiling and walls are decorated Some clubs have very student friendly with more than 3,000 beer glasses with names and prices. Such as all the beer you can dates on them according to who acquired the glass drink in one hour for free! and when . Viggos’ jukebox allows you to listen to whichever music the heart desires .

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THE AUSTRALIAN BAR LA BAR www.odense.abar.dk www.latequilabar.dk A very popular nightclub situated in the heart of LA Tequila Bar is very popular with Odense students Odense which guarantees a fun night out if you like – and for good reason . Prices are very student friendly dancing and making new acquaintances and a great with half price drinks and cocktails until 1 a .m . every place to watch football matches during the day . night and a big variety of Tequilas .

BOOGIE DANCE CAFE HEIDI’S BIER BAR www.boogiedance.dk www.odense.heidisbierbar.dk Boogie is one of the oldest dance clubs in Odense and Experience the German Tyrolean phenomenon at Uni students love it . The music is new, edgy, fresh and Heidi’s Bier Bar where they specialise in delicious timeless - with everything from classic rock songs to beers from all over the world – a happy-go-lucky kind happy 80’s hits and the latest music trends . An awe- of place where you can dance your worries away . some place to make new friends and dance all night . NELLE’S COFFEE & WINE THE GYM www.nellesbar.dk www.the-gym.dk A nice and relaxed café in the center of Odense, with The best music in a super delicious and cosy decor, a great selection of bread and snacks . Also, there is a inexpensive drinks and a relaxed atmosphere . Enjoy a variety of wine selections at very affordable prices! night out at the Gym – the only night club where you can also play table tennis .

SØNDERBORG IS LOCATED ON THE ISLAND OF ALS IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF JUTLAND, CLOSE TO THE GERMAN BORDER . SØNDERBORG IS IDEALLY SITUATED BETWEEN HAMBURG AND MAJOR CENTRES OF DENMARK . TRULY INTERNATIONAL SØNDERBORG

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TRULY INTERNATIONAL SØNDERBORG The large number of students living in Sønderborg lends the town a lively social life . Als and the area surrounding Sønderborg are home to around 300 small- or medium-sized industrial companies, many of which specialise in electronic, mechatronic and communication equipment . Denmark’s largest industrial company, Danfoss Corporation, which employs over 10,000 people, has its headquarters just a few kilometres north of Sønderborg .

The university and cultural complex – Alsion – is an architectural marvel situated at the harbour . Alsion is a magnet for audiences seeking an experience out of the ordinary . The concert hall forms the venue for activities ranging from classical concerts to avant- garde music and rock . Due to its flexibility, lectures, conferences, fashion shows, opera, theatre and other cultural events are staged here . The municipality of Sønderborg has approximately 80,000 inhabitants and is keen to facilitate student life .

Sønderborg boasts numerous cosy cafés with live music and a vibrant nightlife . The city’s shops range from department stores to small, fascinating speciality 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 .

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LOTS OF ACTIVITIES GO TASTE No matter what leisure activities you prefer, you are You have not experienced Sønderborg unless almost guaranteed to find a sports or activity club to you have tried the following: suit your needs. // Sønderjysk kaffebord (Coffee with 10-15 different From parachuting to soccer, athletics, fishing, rowing, cakes) sailing, surfing, riding, handball, hunting, and golf // Sønderjysk spegepølse (Salamis of high quality of course . Nearby, you will find Danfoss Universe, a and taste) science and experience park full of exciting technology // Kålpølse med grønlangkål (Tasty sausage with and fun-filled activities . stewed kale) // Ringrider (The famous festival sausage) GO SAILING // Solæg (Sun egg – a very special “Pick-me-up”) Oxbridge on Alssund is a competition between stu- // Gråsten æbler (Gravenstein apples named after dents from the Sønderborg region, Kiel and Flensburg Gråsten Castle) University . This spectacular sailing event takes place // Honningkage (Ginger bread) 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 . USEFUL LINKS LOTS OF BEACHES www.museum-sonderjylland.dk Here you are surrounded by forest, fjords, coves and www.sonderborg.dk beaches – and Danish history is found everywhere. Not many places in Denmark are as rich in history www.discover-sonderborg.dk as this small geographical area . Sønderborg Castle, www.visitsonderborg.com Dybbøl Mill and the Battlefield History Centre are examples of some of the many centres of interest in the area .

LOTS OF INNOVATIVE COMPANIES Today a thriving, innovative business community bears witness to a visionary and innovative environment where several local companies have global market dominance in their fields .

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HAVANABAR BUDDY HOLLY www.havanabar.dk www.buddy-sonderborg.dk Gigantic two storey night club for WUNDER-BAR party freaks .

BRØGGERIET ZANZIBAR www.broeggeriet.dk www.zanzibar.dk A great nightclub and dancing place STUDENT BAR AT ALSION in Sønderborg .

SONDERBORGHUS www.sonderborghus.dk Local music venue with several concerts every week .

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AT THE CAMPUS THE VISIONARY ARCHITECTURAL COMPLEX IS BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED OVERLOOKING ALSSUND, THE INLET THAT SEPARATES SØNDERBORG FROM THE MAINLAND . ALSION IS HOME TO THE UNI- VERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK AS WELL AS A SYMPHONY CONCERT HALL AND A RESEARCH PARK .

DANCE SPOTS An extensive range of advanced Danish and foreign students, Sønderborg has 700 square international study programmes lecturers and researchers are metres of state-of-the-art clean is offered at Alsion. The campus able to realise their dreams in an room facilities . The Bitten & Mads is home to some 1,000 students exceptionally unique architectural Clausen Foundation associated and offers an international study framework . The university provides with Danfoss donated more than environment, as the only teaching state-of-the-art laboratory and 3 million Euros for the design and language is English. teaching facilities ensuring opti- layout in order to promote high- mum conditions for researchers tech research in microelectronics Many international students and engineering students . At the and nanotechnology . choose to study at the University in same time, the research park Sønderborg, and the University’s provides a particularly innovative link with Flensburg University in and international research environ- Germany means that many stu- ment with strong focus on close USEFUL KNOWLEDGE dents divide their study between cooperation and interaction with Many cafés offer 10-15% Denmark and Germany . the business community . discounts to students. Just show your student ID card.

47 SLAGELSE HAS AROUND 32,000 INHABITANTS AND IS WEST ZEALAND’S LARGEST SHOPPING TOWN WITH COSY AND ATTRACTIVE SQUARES AND A LIVELY CAFÉ LIFE . COPENHAGEN AND ODENSE ARE WITHIN EASY REACH AS THERE IS HISTORIC AND FOREVER YOUNG EXCELLENT PUBLIC TRANSPORT (TRAIN AND BUS SERVICES) AND THE MOTORWAY IS JUST OUTSIDE TOWN . SLAGELSE

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HISTORIC AND FOREVER YOUNG SLAGELSE 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 teams and attracts big names from across the different sporting disciplines . The town is also home to the Slagelse Gladiators which is a decent Danish American Football team .

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NICE BEACHES GO TASTE: Southwest Zealand and the Great Belt Coast have You have not experienced Slagelse unless you 186 kilometres of beautiful coastline and lots of have tried the following: delightful beaches. // Tebirkes (sweet buns, served with butter) The beaches provide plenty of opportunity for swim- // Jordbærvin (strawberry wine) ming and are ideal for windsurfers and anglers . Many // Håndlavet øl (try the beers from the many beaches are student hangouts in the summertime . microbreweries in the area) // Økologisk kød (organic meat) H.C. ANDERSEN WAS HERE // Håndlavede bolscher (handmade boiled sweets) Hans Christian Andersen attended the ‘Latin School’ // Lammefjordsgulerødder (crispy, in Slagelse and the town remains an important seat of delicious carrots) learning to this day . VIKINGS Just west of Slagelse is one of Denmark’s 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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CAFÉ CARAMEL There is always a dish of the day, which can be www.caramel.dk anything from salmon to filet of beef . Special coffee Café Caramel overlooks Schweizerpladsen, lunch and drinks menu . or an excellent evening meal in the café’s cosy interior or in the outdoor seating area . BRASSERIE D’VINE www.brasserie-d-vine.dk A lovely place which specialises in sophisticated beers CAFÉ MIKKEL and wines . Café with a pleasant atmosphere in the town centre . The menu has a wide selection of delicious dishes, DEN BLÅ CAFÉ including brunch, sandwiches and main courses . www.den-blaa-cafe.dk A take away service is also available . Cosy café and restaurant situated in the heart of Stillinge Strand with brunch, café meals and evening CAFÉ VALENTINO meals . Indoor and outdoor service . A café with a pleasant atmosphere just by the railway station . An extensive menu with something for every THE UPPER HILL taste . Live music all year round . www.upperhill.dk The Irish Pub in Slagelse . Enjoy the quite unique CAFÉ VIVALDI atmosphere at The Upper Hill with live music every www.cafe-vivaldi.dk Friday and Saturday from 10 pm . Inviting café in the heart of Slagelse . Varied menu comprising sandwiches, omelettes and salads .

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AT THE CAMPUS CAMPUS SLAGELSE OFFERS A RANGE OF BACHE- LOR PROGRAMMES WITHIN ECONOMICS, MODERN LANGUAGES, MARKETING, ORGANISATION AND LEADERSHIP .

Campus Slagelse is characterised Business and Social Sciences and a by the close relations between the modern languages/communication individual study environments, teach- studies environment which is part ers and programme administration of the Department of Language and as well as the close and fruitful Communication under the Faculty of cooperation with local businesses Humanities . Focus areas are Change and organisations. Management, Strategic Leadership and Communication and Knowledge . Several programmes offer good opportunities for putting together your own educational profile, partly through your choice of electives and partly through your study-related contacts to the business community . USEFUL LINK Research and education at Cam- www.visitsydvestsjaelland.dk pus Slagelse are organised by the Department of Leadership and Strategy under the Faculty of

53 KOLDING IS ONE OF DENMARK’S FRIENDLIEST TOWNS – A LARGE CITY AND SMALL VILLAGE ROLLED INTO ONE . THE MUNICIPALITY OF KOLDING HAS MORE THAN 86,000 INHABITANTS, CENTRALLY PLACED IN RELATION TO THE REST OF TOWN OF OPPORTUNITIES DENMARK AND EUROPE . KOLDING

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TOWN OF OPPORTUNITIES KOLDING Kolding is a university town and a commercial centre, with easy access via the motorway, buses and train services . And Billund International Airport is only half an hour’s drive away from Kolding . The town is well-known for its dramatic history, its beautiful countryside, its rich and varied cultural life, as well as its thriving business sector .

In Kolding, there is something for everyone . If you are looking for culture, art and new experiences, visit Koldinghus Castle or Trapholt museum, but if rural surroundings are more for you, the town is situated in some of the most wonderful countryside – close to water, woods and beaches .

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AN ATMOSPHERE OF PAST AND FUTURE MUSIC AND EVENTS Koldinghus Castle forms a unique backdrop for the Kolding is known for annual events like the Culture pedestrian streets that twist and turn through the Night, the Art Days, the Cartoon Festival and the Open central town. Air Opera Festival at Skamlingsbanken. In between shops, you will find small peaceful oases The music venues in the town present a wide variety of historical places, which offer rich and lively stories . of arrangements with national and international artists . Various clubs arrange large concerts and festivals .

THE NICOLAI BLOCK Kolding’s new culture block is established in one of GO TASTE Denmark’s largest historical school complexes. You have not experienced Kolding unless you have Nicolai contains a cinema, a café, an archive on local tried the following: history, and a children’s venue culture house with // Ingefærbrød (ginger bread) an adventure universe for children aged 2-12 years . // Slotsøl (beer from the local brewery in Kolding) The Nicolai Theatre is a regular venue for a number of orchestras and for orchestra and choir rehearsals . Nicolai Arts & Design houses professional artists and BEACHES designers with workshops and exhibition facilities . The bathing beaches in the Kolding area lie directly in the magnificent setting of the Little Belt. The beaches have white sand, shallow water and TRAPHOLT AND KOLDINGHUS many different possibilities . Some beaches have a Art, applied art, design and architecture natural playground, some have beach volley courts . have a long tradition in Kolding. Some have bathing jetties, others have camp sites . The creative environment spills over into the cultural Some have kiosk and toilet facilities, others are undis- events in the area . Creating art has a high profile – not turbed beaches . in the least by virtue of the museums at Koldinghus and Trapholt . Trapholt is the only museum in Den- mark where there is modern art, applied art, design GODSET – KOLDING’S MUSIC HALL and furniture design . Dating back five centuries www.godset.net Koldinghus is made up of impressive, weather-beaten The music hall was exquisitely built according to ad- buildings housing a great hall, castle chapel, library vanced standards and is rated one of the best music hall and a gloomy dungeon . From the top of the Giant halls in Denmark by the musicians themselves . The Tower there is a magnificent view over the town of focus is on rhythm music, but the house is also used Kolding and the Castle Lake . for theatre, lectures etc .

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YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE NICOLAI CAFÉ www.denengelskepub.dk www.nicolaicafe.dk Experience the staunch pub-feeling in this excellent Nice café for film lovers . beer-place, which has a large selection of special beers . Winner of The Gold Medal of the Beer MADAM MOKKA Enthusiasts 2007 . Coffee house with lots of specialities .

REPUBLIKKEN DEN BLÅ CAFÉ (the Republic) www.denblaacafe.dk A pub/café with a relaxed atmosphere and decorated The oldest café in Kolding is a great place to enjoy with old sofas and armchairs – hardly two are alike . lunch in the afternoon or warm up for a night out Here, you will find a wide selection of beer . Winner of during the weekend . The Silver Medal of the Beer Enthusiasts 2007 . Watch football games on big screen and enjoy live music at weekends .

BERTRAMS PUB Here pub-crawlers can enjoy both drinks and food . The pub is situated opposite the railway station, and there is also outdoor service .

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PIT STOP CRAZY DAISY www.facebook.com/pitstopkolding www.crazydaisy.dk Concert and dance place with Renowned to all party animals in focus on rock, hip-hop and town for its three bars and large underground . dance floor .

TAVLEN TORDENSKIOLD www.tavlen.org www.tordenskiold.nu Live music and dancing . Traditional disco with dynamic atmosphere .

USEFUL LINKS www.visitkolding.dk www.visitdenmark.dk

USEFUL KNOWLEDGE Many cafés offer 10-15% discounts to students. Just show your student ID card.

59 BRAND NEW CAMPUS OPENED SEPTEMBER 2014 THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK IN KOLDING IS A FANTASTIC PIECE OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE . IT 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 .

Nevertheless, it is the city’s biggest Main areas of study are Entrepre- STUDENT POLITICS educational institution, with around neurship, Communication, and The Kolding Student Council is a 2,000 students receiving educa- Design, Culture and Language . non-political student organisation tions within the two main areas of for all students at the University Business and Social Sciences and SOCIAL LIFE of Southern Denmark in Kolding, Humanities . The University’s playground is where you will have an opportunity called Café U-boat, and it is open to influence the study environment, University of Southern Denmark every Friday until the final guests and all initiatives are received in a Kolding is characterised by a close go home . The U-boat is the constructive manner . cooperation across academic set- meeting place on campus and is tings and a strong collaboration available for a number of functions You will find that your fellow students with business and industry . The such as football nights . At Studen- are happy to join in the student university assigns a high priority to terhuset Klostergaarden students social activities . the opportunity for the students to from any higher education in compose their individual education Kolding gather to talk, listen to profile . music and have fun .

60 CCAMPUS K OLDING ESBJERG IS DENMARK’S YOUNGEST BIG CITY WITH 115,000 INHABITANTS (ESBJERG MUNICIPALITY) . ESBJERG IS THE PLACE WHERE UNIQUE NATURE EXPERIENCES ARE COM- BINED WITH THE PULSATING LIFE OF THE CITY AND GREAT SIGHTS AND THE CITY BY THE SEA ATTRACTIONS . ESBJERG

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THE CITY BY THE SEA ESBJERG All year round there is a wide variety of things on offer, with plenty of activities, get-togethers and exhibitions at both Tobakken and the large stage of the Performing Arts Centre, which was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, who is world-famous for designing the Sydney Opera House .

Tobakken is a music venue and activity centre that comprises four units stage, workshops, café and meeting rooms . There are about 200 events a year at Tobakken in total .

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MAN MEETS THE SEA YOUNG AND INTERNATIONAL Visitors arriving in Esbjerg from the sea are greeted The beautiful concert hall of the West Jutland by Svend Wiig Hansen’s monumental sculpture “Man Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, housed in a meets the Sea”. former turbine hall, eloquently expresses a concert life Because of its size (it is nine metres tall) the sculpture and a level of ambition that embrace both classical has become a landmark for Esbjerg . In clear weather and modern art . Famous names from home and the four bodies, sitting there like unfurled sails, can abroad appear often and gladly make use of the “live” be seen 10 kilometres away . Many students hang out city’s facilities, which can match the best international at Hjerting Beach in the summertime . standards .

THE HARBOUR – A SPECIAL EXPERIENCE SPORTS LIFE You can experience Esbjerg Harbour for yourself Swimming Stadium Denmark has the country’s finest around the clock, all year round. water park and a 50 metre-long and 25 metre-wide Here all the “disciplines” constituting a major modern competition pool. harbour are mastered e .g . shipment of wind mills, Just a stone’s throw away you’ll find the athletics offshore activities as repair of offshore rigs and stadium and the city’s football stadium, where EfB platforms . plays premier league football . The Stadium Centre is Visit Dock 2, which has a marina, restaurant, museum also beautifully located in Esbjerg Sports Park, which lighthouse ship and friendly cruises on board the is also home to two skating rinks, where there is cutters . plenty of room for both the elegant skating princesses Take the ferry to Fanø which is a small island in the and the tough guys of the ice hockey league . There is North Sea for sandy beaches, the National Park and also a curling centre, tennis courts, badminton hall and great experiences out in the countryside . In the sum- cricket pitch . mer there are boat trips from the harbour in Esbjerg . Wind and kite surfing is possible at the beach in INTERNATIONAL TASTE Hjerting . Esbjerg has an attractive town centre with Torvegade and Kongensgade, which is In September SDU and Aalborg University arrange Denmark’s longest pedestrian street. a Sport Day with competitions and music . Every In the centre you will find an abundance of restaurants summer in July there is Fanø Cup (football turnament) with Greek, Italian, Chinese, Indian, Argentine, and Grøn Koncert . Turkish 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 example, the world- VISIT famous open sandwiches (smørrebrød), a delicious fish www.visitesbjerg.dk dish, a slice of smoked Hjerting Salmon, or “bakskuld”, a salted, smoked dab with the skin removed, fried in www.efb.dk butter – a local delicacy not to be missed! www.studiebyenesbjerg.dk

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HUSET ESBJERG FESTIVALS www .husetesbjerg .dk Esbjerg offers a Festival Week, a chamber music festival and a number of Open-air Music Festivals with INDUSTRIEN top Danish and international names. www.cafeindustrien.dk Café, bar, live music . Sandwiched between such major events you will find a number of small, intimate musical venues where all STALDEN POOL & SPORTSBAR types of music are on offer – everything from blues www .stalden-esbjerg .dk and rock & roll to musical treasures that range from the galley-like popular folk music of the pubs, tradi- DRONNING LOUISE tional jazz, modern jazz and funk to open promenade www .dr-louise .dk concerts, market square concerts and summer entertainment on the open-air stage of the City Park . PADDY GO EASY Irish pub with live music and dancing .

UNDERGROUND PUB This cosy pub and restaurant is located in a base- ment and offers free live music three times a week .

67 AT THE CAMPUS CAMPUS ESBJERG IS SITUATED TEN MINUTES FROM THE CITY CENTRE BY BICYCLE . THE MODERN BUILDINGS PROVIDE FOR ABOUT 1300 STUDENTS WITHIN PUBLIC HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, SPORTS AND EVENT MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS ECONOMICS AND CULTURAL SOCIOLOGY COURSES .

Campus Esbjerg offers highly specialised research You have influence on the study environment, and all environments, inspiring places to connect, and a fine initiatives are received in a positive way . You will find atmosphere for learning. that your fellow students are happy to join in student social activities . The Student Council is your voice on There is space here for differences spanning disci- campus . The council deals with all matters of educa- plines, interests and backgrounds to come together, tional policy, has a tutoring scheme, and arranges and new thinking, ideas and interplay to emerge . At various courses . The Students’ Sports Club offers Campus Esbjerg, you are not merely a number in the football, hockey (floorball), basketball, badminton and sequence . Everybody knows you, and we are all on table tennis . friendly terms . You will therefore quickly come to know your fellow students and lecturers . You can meet other SDU sport in Esbjerg offers different sport activities students in our “Beach Bar”, the popular Thursday see www .sduidræt .dk/Esbjerg bar . The activity room next to the bar offers table tennis, pool and video game consoles and table football .

68 CCAMPUS USEFUL LINKS ESBJERG www.facebook.com/SduCampusEsbjergUniversityOfSouthernDenmark THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF STUDY PROGRAMMES SPREAD ACROSS SEVERAL ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING PROGRAMMES IN ENGLISH ESPECIALLY TAILORED FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS PSTUDY PROGRAMMES

STUDY PROGRAMMES CONTACT Tel: +45 6550 1000 Fax +45 6615 7500 Email: int@sdu .dk www.sdu.dk/en THE PROCESS OF BECOMING A DEGREE STUDENT AUTUMN/SPRING JUNE/DECEMBER 5) End of August/January, each 1) You submit your application 3) You confirm your study campus has an orientation with required enclosures to place. If you are from a programme for all new the University of Southern non-EU/EEA country, students. Denmark. you pay the tuition. SEPTEMBER/FEBRUARY 2) Your application is assessed. JULY-AUGUST/ 6) The semester and classes You receive a letter of DECEMBER- JANUARY start September 1/Feb- acceptance or rejection 4) You receive information on ruary 1. At the Faculty of around eight weeks after accommodation in July/ Science, classes start one the application deadline. December, or at the begin- week earlier An admission package is ning of August/January. enclosed with successful applications.

APPLICATION DEADLINES Master degrees - SPRING ENROLMENT All Bachelor degrees: March 15. (Not all programmes have spring enrolment) Master degrees - AUTUMN ENROLMENT August 1: Non-EU/EEA citizens February 1: Non-EU/EEA citizens November 1: EU/EEA and Swiss citizens and April 1: EU/EEA and Swiss citizens and non-EU/ non-EU/EEA citizens with residence permit in EEA citizens with residence permit in Denmark Denmark

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DEGREE STUDENT ECTS CREDITS A student who is enrolled to take an entire degree A full semester workload equals 30 ECTS credits . at the University of Southern Denmark . Two semesters equal 60 ECTS credits . Master courses often count as 10 ECTS credits, i .e . a third STUDY POSSIBILITIES of one semester . Master students typically have You can study one of more than 60 entire degrees 10-15 teaching hours per week . offered in English . LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS ACADEMIC SYSTEM A good standard of English is required because Bachelor level = undergraduate (3 years or 3 .5 teaching at the University typically involves stu- years) = 180 or 210 ECTS credits . dent participation, class discussions and student Master level = graduate (2 years) = 120 ECTS presentations . credits on top of the 180/210 ECTS credits from the bachelor level . A minimum IELTS score of 6 .5 or a TOEFL score ECTS = European Credit Transfer System . of 575/230/88 is required . If you, as an EU/EEA citizen, can document this level of English by way ACADEMIC CALENDAR of secondary school diploma, a TOEFL or an IELTS Autumn semester: Classes start September 1 and test is not required (with a few exceptions) . run to mid December . Exams take place in December and/or January . DANISH LANGUAGE COURSES You can sign up for free Danish language courses Spring semester: Classes start February 1 and run at language schools in town . These take place to mid May . Exams take place in June . during the semester . Note that some studies work on a quarter basis . For more information visit CURRICULUM www.sdu.dk/international-office Note that you have a fixed curriculum which you must follow to obtain your degree . ARRIVAL You must arrive in time for our orientation day(s) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS which takes place a few days before the semester You must meet the entry requirements for the starts . In rare circumstances late arrivals can be programme you wish to be admitted to . You must accepted upon request . meet the application deadline and enclose all relevant documents . Some degrees require GRE tests . ORIENTATION DAY A few days before classes start in August/January, TUITION each campus has an orientation programme for If you are from a non-EU/EEA country, you pay new international students . the tuition fee . For details, see the specific study programme .

ACCOMMODATION You have the possibility of applying for student accommodation through the university .

73 DANISH RESEARCH HAS A VERY INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK. A MAJOR PART OF ALL SCIENTIFIC PROJECTS ARE PREPARED IN COLLABORATION WITH INTERNATIONAL RESEARCHERS FROM MANY OTHER COUNTRIES ALL OVER THE WORLD.

Check the PhD vacancies here www.jobs.sdu.dk

PHD STUDENT GET YOUR PHD AT THE UNIVERSITY Denmark has the highest ratio of PhD publications OF SOUTHERN DENMARK in Europe in relation to its size, and at the same University of Southern Denmark welcomes time, Danish scientific research has a high impact international PhD students either as full degree measured in number of citations received worldwide . students or as visiting students . A Danish PhD programme usually lasts three years . The Scientific research at Danish universities is of great components of the programme are: importance to Denmark and a major element in creating more growth in society . • Independent research under supervision • Courses for PhD students (30 ECTS credits) Danish research has a very international outlook . A • Participation in research networks, including major part of all scientific projects are prepared in placements at other, primarily foreign, research collaboration with international researchers from institutions many other countries all over the world . • Teaching or other forms of knowledge Join us in Denmark . Together we can create new dissemination, which are, as far as possible, knowledge . related to the PhD topic • The completion of a PhD thesis

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The PhD programme is a specialised research FACULTY OF HUMANITIES programme . It consists of an individually designed www.sdu.dk/humPhD research project which you carry out under the The PhD students at The Faculty of Humanities guidance of one or more supervisors, using the are typically affiliated with a doctoral programme . scientific methodology of your special area of Currently The Faculty of Humanities has five research . University of Southern Denmark offers PhD doctoral programmes: programmes at all five faculties, with established • History, Area Studies and Archaeology PhD schools . • Language and Communication • Literature, Aesthetics and Culture FACULTY OF ENGINEERING • Media, Technology and Social Interaction www.sdu.dk/eng • Philosophy, Education and the Study of Religions The PhD school at The Faculty of Engineering has six research and education programmes: FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES • Applied Mathematical Modelling www.sdu.dk/sam/phduk • Energy and Environmentally Efficient The Faculty of Business and Social Sciences offers Technologies PhD programmes within all the major research areas: • Functional Materials and Nanotechnology • Business Economics • Product Design and Innovation • Journalism • Robotics • Law • Software Engineering • Social Science • Political Science FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES • Economics (socio-economics) www.sdu.dk/health The PhD school at the Faculty of Health Sciences has several research and education programmes: • Social Studies in Medicine • Haematology & Oncology • Public Health • Physical Activity and Musculoskeletal Health • Neuroscience • Heart, Kidney and Circulation • Immunology, Allergology, Microbiology & Disease • Clinical Research • Regenerative Medicine • Danish PhD Schools of Metabolism & Endocrinology

75 VISITING STUDENTS PHD STUDENTS ENROLLED AT A UNIVERSITY OUTSIDE OF DENMARK CAN APPLY FOR ADMISSION AS A VISITING PHD STUDENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK. PLEASE CONTACT THE FACULTY OF YOUR INTEREST FOR A DISCUSSION OF YOUR POSSIBILITIES TO BECOME A VISITING PHD STUDENT AT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK PPHD STUDENT

FACULTY OF SCIENCE www.sdu.dk/sciencePhD The Faculty of Science offers PhD programmes Interested candidates should contact University of within several research training programmes: Southern Denmark for more information or take a • Basic and Clinical Microbiology (BCM) look at the list of available PhD positions: • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology www.jobs.sdu.dk • Biology • Compkem - the Danish Graduate School of Industrial PhD Fellowships: These fellowships are Computational Chemistry offered through collaboration between a private • Computer Science enterprise and a university . The PhD project is • Molecular Cancer Research carried out as a research project and the PhD • Molecular Metabolism student facilitates research cooperation between • Molecular Biophysics the two partners . These fellowships usually have a • Physics duration of 3 years . More information is available • Chemistry at: www.en.fi.dk/research • Mathematics • Efficient Algorithms and High Quality Solutions Self-financed PhD programmes: As a self-financed • Pro2 - Protein Chemistry and Proteomics student, you are usually charged a tuition fee, • SMEC - Science and Mathematics Education ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 euros per year . and Communication • SNAK - Sense organs, Nerve systems, Behav- International Financial Support: There is also iour, and Communication the possibility of getting international financial support either from your home country or from ADMISSION international organisations such as the European The general admission requirements for PhD Commission’s research programmes . For further programmes include a Candidatus/Master degree information, please refer to: or equivalent comparable to the Danish two-year www.studyindenmark.dk Candidatus/Master degree . MORE INFORMATION In some areas, a four-year PhD programme is of- Contact the Faculty of your interest for a dis- fered to students who have completed a Bachelor cussion of your possibilities for a PhD degree at qualification and one year of study at postgraduate University of Southern Denmark . Contact details level . are listed at each faculty’s PhD international page . The URLs are given under each faculty on the FINANCING opposite page . 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 .

77 EXCHANGE STUDENT LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS A student sent from a partner institution who studies A good standard of English is required because one or two semesters at the University of Southern teaching at the University typically involves stu- Denmark . The course credits are to be transferred dent participation, class discussions, project work back to the degree studied in the home country . and student presentations .

STUDY POSSIBILITIES This means that you must have a command of the As an exchange student, you can study at one of our English language equivalent of the IELTS score of 6 5. five campuses that offer courses in English: Odense, or the TOEFL score of 575/239/88 . We ask you and Kolding, Esbjerg, Sønderborg and Slagelse . The your home university to document your English skills University offers programmes especially tailored to through our language requirement form . exchange students taught in English and more than 60 entire degrees also taught in English . In addition, ARRIVAL the Faculty of Humanities offers courses taught You must arrive in time for our orientation day(s) in English, German and Spanish at bachelor and which takes place a few days before the semester master level . Just choose whichever suits you . starts . In rare circumstances we accept late arrivals on request . COURSES You choose from courses offered in English . See ACCOMMODATION our website for posssibilities . “Recommended Study All five campuses guarantee accommodation for Paths” comprise a selection of courses that give our students from partner universities if we have received students the best possible combination of courses, a complete application by our application deadline . ensuring that timetable conflicts will not occur . ORIENTATION DAY ACADEMIC SYSTEM A few days before classes start each campus has an Bachelor level = undergraduate (3 years or 3 .5 orientation programme for new exchange students . years) = 180 or 210 ECTS credits Master level = graduate (2 years) = 120 ECTS ECTS CREDITS credits on top of the 180/210 ECTS credits from the A full semester workload equals 30 ECTS credits . bachelor level Two semesters equal 60 ECTS credits . Master courses often count as 10 ECTS credits, i e. . a third of ACADEMIC CALENDAR one semester . Master students typically have 10-15 Autumn semester: Classes normally start September teaching hours per week . You are expected to take 1 and run to mid December . a full workload during your stay at the University, Spring semester: Classes normally start February 1 including exams . ECTS = European Credit Transfer and run to mid May . For more information visit System . www.sdu.dk/international-office for current Academic Calendar . DANISH LANGUAGE COURSES You can sign up for Danish language courses at ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS language schools in town . These take place during You must meet the entry requirements for the cours- the semester . es you wish to take, meet the application deadline and enclose all relevant documents . To follow cours- TUITION es at master level, you must have completed what Exchange students do not pay tuition . compares to 180 ECTS credits within a relevant field .

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THE PROCESS OF BECOMING AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

AUTUMN/SPRING tical matters in the course SEPTEMBER/FEBRUARY 1) Your home institution nomi- of May/June or November/ 6) The semester and classes nates you. December. start September 1/ February 1. 2) You submit your application, JULY-AUGUST/ requirements and accom- DECEMBER-JANUARY modation forms and enclose 4) You receive information on all required enclosures. accommodation in July/De- cember, or at the beginning 3) Your application is assessed. of August/January. If the assessment is successful, you receive our enrol- 5) End of August/January, each ment pack containing your campus has an orientation letter of enrolment, and programme for all new information on various prac- students. CONTACT Tel: +45 6550 1000 Fax +45 6615 7500 Email: int@sdu .dk www.sdu.dk/en APPLICATION DEADLINES Autumn semester Spring semester April 1: Non-EU/EEA citizens October 1: Non-EU/EEA citizens May 1: EU/EEA and Swiss citizens November 1: EU/EEA and Swiss citizens

79 CONTACT Tel: +45 6550 1000 Fax +45 6615 7500 Email: int@sdu .dk www.sdu.dk/en

GUEST STUDENT Science, classes start one week earlier . Note that A student who studies a semester or two at the some studies work on a quarter basis . For more University of Southern Denmark . The course credits information visit www.sdu.dk/international-office are to be transferred back to the degree studied in for current Academic Calendar . the home country . The student does not come as part of an exchange agreement from a partner APPLICATION DEADLINES institution . Autumn semester April 1: Non-EU/EEA citizens GUEST STUDENT STUDY POSSIBILITIES May 1: EU/EEA and Swiss citizens You can study at one of our five campuses that offer courses in English: Odense, Kolding, Esbjerg, Spring semester Sønderborg and Slagelse . The University offers October 1: Non-EU/EEA citizens specially tailored programmes in English and more November 1: EU/EEA and Swiss citizens than 50 entire degrees also taught in English . In addition the Faculty of Humanities offers courses ARRIVAL taught in English, German and Spanish at Bachelor You must arrive in time for our orientation day(s) and M aster level . Just choose whichever suits you . which takes place a few days before the semester starts . In rare circumstances late arrivals can be ACADEMIC SYSTEM accepted upon request . Bachelor level = undergraduate (3 years or 3 .5 years) = 180 or 210 ECTS credits ORIENTATION DAY Master level = graduate (2 years) = 120 ECTS credits A few days before classes start in August/January, on top of the 180/210 ECTS credits from the each campus has an orientation programme for new bachelor level . international students .

ACADEMIC CALENDAR ECTS CREDITS Autumn semester: Classes start September 1 A full semester workload equals 30 ECTS credits . and run to mid December . Exams take place in Two semesters equal 60 ECTS credits . Master December and/or January . courses often count as 10 ECTS credits, i e. . a third of one semester . Master students typically have 10-15 At the Faculty of Science, classes start one week teaching hours per week . As a guest student, you are earlier . expected to take a full workload during your stay at the University, including exams . ECTS = European Spring semester: Classes start February 1 and run to Credit Transfer System . mid May . Exams take place in June . At the Faculty of

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LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS A good standard of English is required because You must meet the entry requirements for the teaching at the University typically involves stu- courses you wish to be admitted to . You must meet dent participation, class discussions and student the application deadline and enclose all relevant presentations . A minimum IELTS score of 6 .5 or a documents . TOEFL score of 575/230/88 is required . Note that some studies only accept the IELTS test . If you, as an TUITION FEES EU/EEA citizen, can document this level of English Guest students pay tuition fees . For details, see the by way of secondary school diploma, a TOEFL or an relevant faculty on our website: www.sdu.dk/en IELTS test is not required (with a few exceptions) . ACCOMMODATION DANISH LANGUAGE COURSES You have the possibility of applying for student You can sign up for free Danish language courses at accommodation through the university . language schools in town . These take place during the semester .

THE PROCESS OF BECOMING A GUEST STUDENT AUTUMN/SPRING JUNE/DECEMBER 5) End of August/January, each 1) You send in your application 3) You pay the tuition . campus has an orientation with required enclosures to programme for all new the University of Southern JULY-AUGUST/ students . Denmark . DECEMBER- JANUARY 4) You receive information on SEPTEMBER/FEBRUARY 2) Your application is assessed . accommodation in July/De- 6) The semester and classes If the assessment is cember, or at the beginning start September 1/Febru- successful, you receive our of August/January . ary 1 . enrolment pack containing your letter of enrolment and information on various practical matters .

81 INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

The University of Southern Denmark stands for The scholarship usually covers all tuition fees and top quality research-based postgraduate educa- in some cases also includes an additional sti- tion, and choosing a postgraduate education at pend to cover part of the living expenses . Students the University will provide you with a solid basis must be able to finance the remainder of their for your future career. tuition fees if necessary as well as living expenses .

The University constantly seeks students of the Who can get the scholarship? highest quality, and, in recognition of the import- Candidates must come from a non EU or EEA ant investment that overseas students are making country and be eligible to pay tuition fees . in their education, we are pleased to offer scho- The University of Southern Denmark does not larships to certain applicants! charge tuition fees from full degree students from the Nordic countries or from the EU/EEA countries There are a few scholarship schemes at the and Switzerland . Apply for admission and you will University of Southern Denmark . The largest one automatically be considered for the scholarship! is the Danish Government Scholarship – supported by the Ministry of Science, Technology and The scholarship will be awarded to the best Innovation . qualified of the eligible applicants to the above mentioned master degree study programmes . Through this scheme the university offers scholarships to highly qualified students enrolled There is no need to make a separate scholarship in the following two-year master degree study application . All eligible candidates will be con- programmes: sidered on the basis of the information they • MSc(Eng) in Innovation and Business provide in their application form . (Campus Sønderborg) • MSc(Eng) in Mechatronics More information on other scholarships can be (Campus Sønderborg) found here: • MSc in IT Product Design www.studyindenmark.dk (Campus Sønderborg) www.sdu.dk/en/uddannelse/optagelse/scholarships SDU is no. 34 in the Top 50 Under 50 list • MSc in Public Health www.iu.dk (Campus Esbjerg) on QS Top Universities

82 RRANKING INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

The University of Southern Denmark appears on all the most 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 COVERS 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Leiden, Crown indicator World - 142 - NA 195

Shanghai ARWU World 303-401 301-400 289 201-300 201-300

QS Top Universities World 300 298 311 318 311

THE World Universities World - 243 267 276-300 276-300

SDU is no. 34 in the Top 50 Under 50 list on QS Top Universities

SURVIVAL GUIDE Do they? // why? // can i? // how? On the following pages you will find practical information, tips and tricks ... 86 ACADEMIC CULTURE The relationship between students and teachers in Denmark is quite informal . Both students and GSURVIVAL teachers like to consider one another equals . You GUIDE are always encouraged to ask questions both inside 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, BICYCLES the independent nature of university studies in Cycling is the most common form of transport in Denmark presupposes that students show initia- Denmark . In most towns there are even special tive and take responsibility in the planning of their biking lanes! When you are interested in buying a studies and in keeping to their own schedules . bike you can either buy a new or a second-hand Students are expected to be able to analyse and bike at one of many local bike dealers . discuss material, both in class, in group work and in the final examination . Most studies make use of BUSES both oral and written exams . For transportation within the city, most of the students prefer a bicycle, however you can still reach ACCOMMODATION all your destinations by bus . Visit www .fynbus .dk Finding a place to live often takes time, so we to get more information concerning timetables, advise you to apply for accommodation when routes and prices . you apply to become a student at the University of Southern Denmark . In that case we will assist COST OF LIVING you in finding a place to live . There are several The cost of living in Denmark is similar to that of accommodation options: other northern European countries . You should • Room in a hall of residence (Kollegium), price: estimate spending between 600 and 700 euro 260-400 euro per month . monthly . Monthly rent for a room in a flat costs • Privately rented room in a house or a flat , price: about 300 euro . You also need to consider the 250-500 euro per month . cost of books and other teaching materials, trans- • Privately rented flat - either alone or shared with port and going out . other students, prices vary considerably . CPR-NUMBER Alternatively, you could swap a flat or room with All Danes have a personal number, called a CPR students from Denmark who are going to study in number . This is a personal ID number which is your home city . For further information about this used by education institutions and all public or- opportunity, please visit the website for international ganisations (e .g . the healthcare system, etc) . Any students home exchange at: person staying in Denmark for more than three www.casaswap.com months must register at the National Register and get a cpr .no . when they have received their BANKS residence permit . Citizens of one of the Nordic Banking hours are from 10:00 - 16:00, Thursday countries must register at the National Register to 17:30 . On Saturdays and Sundays all banks after six months . They do not need to apply for a are closed . residence permit first .

87 CREDIT CARDS family . Breakfast and dinner are typically eaten at Credit cards are accepted in most shops and home, whereas lunch is eaten at school, work, etc . restaurants; however, some supermarkets only and often consists of a packed lunch . At lunch accept the special Danish debit card “Dankort” . the speciality Smørrebrød (open sandwiches) is Cash points for withdrawal of cash can be found normally eaten . It consists of rye bread buttered outside several banks in the city centre and in the and covered with sliced meat, cheese etc . The shopping centres . summer dessert Rødgrød med fløde – its name being a test in pronunciation for all non-Danes – is Please be aware that your bank imposes a limit as a dessert usually made of redcurrants, raspberries to the amount which you can withdraw at a time . and blackcurrants . The berries are boiled until they are soft, sweetened and thickened and finally ELECTRICITY served with cream or milk . 220 volts AC (50 Hz) is the Danish standard . If you are travelling with electrical or electronic HEALTH INSURANCE devices be sure to bring a two-pin continental All residents in Denmark are entitled to free adapter with you . emergency treatment, linked to your own personal CPR-number . In case of an emergency, dial 112 ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT to contact the police, the fire brigade or the Laptop computers capable of operating on both ambulance . Emergency calls from payphones are 110 and 220 volts can be used in Denmark, but free of charge . remember to bring a two-pin continental adapter with you since the prongs in Denmark may differ For more information on how to obtain access to from those in your home country . For laptop com- the Danish health care system visit: puters working on 110 volts only, converters are www.newtodenmark.dk necessary . HYGGE, HUMOUR EQUALITY AND DANISH MENTALITY The Danish constitution assures religious freedom Hygge is an important element of the Danish for all citizens, but, also emphasises that the culture . The word is difficult to translate, but those Evangelical Lutheran Church is the Danish state seeking to grasp its meaning will quickly realise church and is supported by the state . Denmark that it is closely associated with having a good has a law on ethnic equality, which bans ethnic time with friends or family and with eating and discrimination and states that it is illegal to treat drinking . Humour is another essential element . people differently on the grounds of gender, race To many Danes, humour and irony are closely and religion . There are additional laws to ensure linked . Understanding this irony is an important gender equality and the country also has a minis- part of grasping the Danish humour and mentality . ter for gender equality . The Danes emphasise equality, individuality and democracy . The tone between Danes is relatively FOOD AND TRADITIONS informal . In the educational system, for example, The Danes celebrate many holidays during the students address their teachers by their first year . Some of them are religious holidays and name . Open discussions form a central element some have cultural or historic roots . Specific of a Danish upbringing, inside as well as outside traditions with regards to food, decorations and of the home . celebration are connected to most of the holidays, which are usually celebrated with friends and

88 IF YOU BECOME ILL International students living in Denmark for more than three months are covered by the Danish GSURVIVAL health insurance . It offers free doctor consultations GUIDE and hospital treatment . You register for health insurance at the same time as registering at the Danish national register . You will receive a personal identity number and a health insurance card, which you should always bring when going to a doctor’s surgery or to the hospital . PHARMACIES Opening hours: Your health insurance comes into effect six weeks Monday - Thursday 09:00 17:30 after you arrive in the country . You should there- Friday 09:00 19:00 fore consider taking out health insurance to cover Saturday 09:00 14:00 . you for this initial period . EU citizens are covered from arrival when they bring along the European POST OFFICES Health Insurance Card . The opening hours of post offices can vary greatly from region to region, and even from district to dis- INFRASTRUCTURE trict within cities and larger towns . As a guide, post Denmark’s infrastructure is well developed . The offices are generally open Monday to Friday from railway network is extensive, the roads are of a 9 .00/10 .00 a .m . to 5 .00/6 .00 p .m . Some post high standard and are relatively uncongested . The offices are closed on Saturdays . Opening hours for aviation system is among the most developed in those that are open are usually from 9 .00/10 .00 the world and the airports have connections to a .m . to 12 .00/2 .00 p .m . most of the big international airports in the world . Some post offices are located within shops but you You can fly to capitals like Amsterdam, Berlin and will always find the authorised post office sign on Stockholm in an hour, and, in less than two hours, the front of the building . all the way to Paris, London, Dublin and Prague, to mention a few . RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMIT Any student studying for more than three months LEARNING DANISH in Denmark must apply for a residence permit . You do not have to speak Danish to study in Denmark, but understanding the local language Special rules apply to Nordic citizens . If you are a might enrich your stay here . Danish is taught at citizen of the EU or the EEA countries, you must several universities around the world . There are apply for your residence certificate once you have also a number of private or public organisations arrived in Denmark . If you hold a non- EU/EEA that offer lessons in Danish at different levels . citizenship, you must apply for residence permit Contact a language centre in your home country through the Danish Embassy or Consulate in your for further information . The Danish Embassies and country before you go to Denmark . Consulates can also refer to activities relating to Denmark in your home country . You must apply at least three months before the semester starts to get your residence permit in time . For more information visit: www.newtodenmark.dk

89 SMOKING AND SMOKING Weekdays 09:00 - 19:00/20:00 RESTRICTIONS Saturday 09:00 - 16:00 Smoking is banned in all indoor public places, making it illegal to smoke in virtually all enclosed General opening hours for specialty shops are: and substantially enclosed public places and Weekdays 10:00 - 17:30 workplaces . Anyone who wants to smoke during Saturday 10:00 - 13:00 study or work hours has to go outside . On the first Saturday of each month many shops SAFE AND SECURE are open until 16:00 or 17:00 . Denmark is the oldest monarchy in the world and at the same time a modern welfare state . The Most shops are closed on Sundays . However, country has a high degree of income redistribution many kiosks and gas stations are open outside facilitated by the tax system and the differences normal opening hours and they may sell quite between rich and poor are relatively small . The a considerable range of groceries (milk, bread, Danish welfare state is based on the “Scandi- cheese etc .) . navian model”, characterised by universal healthcare, free education and social security for all SPORT, MUSIC AND LEISURE citizens . Danes love sports . About three out of four children and young people and half of the adult population Denmark is recognised for its high quality research are engaged in sporting activities in their spare in areas such as biotechnology and food and en- time . Denmark has the highest number of sport fa- vironmental science . The country is internationally cilities per capita amongst the European countries . oriented and plays an active role in global business and politics . Denmark has been a member A lot of Danes join a sports club . The most popular of the EU since 1973 and has had a significant activities are gymnastics, football, badminton, influence on both environmental and social issues swimming and handball . Fitness, aerobics, roll- as well as on the EU enlargement process . People er-skating and jogging are other popular activities . who have visited Denmark often emphasise how safe the country feels . Children walk to school on Being a country surrounded by water – all places their own and even the Queen can go shopping in Denmark are less than 50 kilometres from the with a minimum of security arrangements . The sea – sports such as sailing, windsurfing, fishing statistics confirm this image of Denmark as a safe and rowing are also popular . place: the country has one of the lowest crime rates in the world . Considering the size of the country, Denmark has achieved outstanding results in sports interna- SHOPPING tionally . Suggested shopping facilities for daily needs (foods, etc .) are: Bilka, Brugsen, Kvickly and Denmark won the European Championship in Føtex . Football in 1992 and in handball, the women’s national team won the European Championship Lowprice supermarkets are: Fakta, Netto, Aldi, in 1996, the World Championship in 1997 and KIWI, Lidl and Rema 1000 . the Olympic Games in 1996, 2000 and 2004, Department stores and supermarkets are usually and the men’s national team won the European open: Championship in 2008 .

90 GSURVIVAL GUIDE

A FEW EXAMPLES TO ILLUSTRATE THE PRICE LEVEL IN DENMARK: 1 litre of milk - € 1 1 kilo of pasta - € 1 Beer at a pub - € 4 Meal at a restaurant - € 15 Cinema ticket - € 10 Meal at McDonald’s - € 7 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Danish newspaper - € 2 January 1st > New Year’s Day (nytårsdag) Thursday before Easter Sunday > Maundy Thursday (skærtorsdag) Friday before Easter Sunday > Good Friday (langfredag) Monday after Easter Sunday > Second Day of Easter (2 . påskedag) 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 Boxing Day (Juleaften, 1 . og 2 . juledag)

91 GRADING SYSTEM THE GRADING SYSTEM USED IN ALL STATE-REGULATED EDUCATION AS FROM AUGUST 2007 IS THE 7-POINT GRADING SCALE. THE GRADING SCALE IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE ECTS-GRADING SCALE

Grade Description ECTS

For an excellent performance displaying a high level of command of all aspects A 12 of the relevant material, with no or only a few minor weaknesses .

For a very good performance displaying a high level of command of most 10 B aspects of the relevant material, with only minor weaknesses .

For a good performance displaying good command of the relevant material but 7 C also some weaknesses .

For a fair performance displaying some command of the relevant material but D 4 also some major weaknesses .

02 For a performance meeting only the minimum requirements for acceptance . E

For a performance which does not meet the 00 F minimum requirements for acceptance .

Fx -3 For a performance which is unacceptable in all respects .

Apart from the 7-point grading scale, pass/fail assessment may also be used . 02 is the minimum grade for passing an exam .

The student’s performance must be assessed according to academic targets set for the specific subject or course (absolute grading method) . The relative grading method cannot be used .

92 Denmark is densely populated and the land is cultivated, so the natural resorts consist of small reservations – woods, plantations, beaches etc . GSURVIVAL It is quite common for Danes to go for a walk or GUIDE 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 . From the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday During the summer there is a comprehensive and in October, Denmark is on summer time, which international programme of rock, folk and jazz means putting the clocks one hour forward . music to choose from . TIP The most famous festivals are the Roskilde Tip is already included in the bill, so in Denmark Festival, the Folk Festival in Tønder and the leaving a tip is not required or expected at Copenhagen Jazz Festival . The Roskilde Festival is restaurants, in hotels, or when taking a taxi, but of one of the largest and most trend-setting events on course it is always appreciated . There are no set the European rock scene . percentages though, for instance like in the U .S . If you decide to leave a tip, you would normally just STUDENT DISCOUNTS round up the total . For example if the total is DKK With your student card in hand, it is possible to get 152 - you could round up to DKK 160 . student discounts at a few places in town . Various fitness centres may offer discounts . Ask around . VACCINATIONS The University book shop gives 10% discount on At present, no vaccinations, health certificates or books . As student discounts are often not listed, it the like are required when entering Denmark from is a good idea to ask whether a store or museum another country . gives student discounts . DO YOU NEED HELP? TELEPHONE Our international team is at your service . At the Telephone calls to foreign countries: dial 00 + International Office, you can get help with practical country code + subscriber’s number, omitting matters . The International Office is engaged in initial 0 (when calling Italy do not omit initial 0), sending and receiving students . At present, the if any . Country codes and instructions for using University cooperates with more than 500 univer- the telephone can be found on the first pages sities within various Nordic and EU programmes of the telephone directory . The country code for (Nordplus and Erasmus) as well as other bilateral Denmark is 45 . agreements . You are also welcome to contact our team of International Student Ambassadors on TIME ZONE Facebook, who come from all parts of Europe and Denmark operates on Central European Time - are happy to provide you with more information in 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, 6 hours your preferred language . ahead of Eastern Standard Time and 9 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time .

93 94 BACHELOR BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES - 3 YEARS

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.

LIVING Undertaking a bachelor degree programme in one of SDU’s five cities is not just something you do. It is a way of life. The cities become part of your student 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 programmes at SDU are based on teamwork 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 academic standards, but it is up to you to decide how you want to manage your time and resources. We call it freedom, individuality and responsibility.

95 96 MASTER MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES - 2 YEARS

When you undertake a Master’s degree programme at SDU you become part of an inspiring and informal study environment, where closeness and approachability between students and staff is the norm. You will work on innovative, real-life projects in teams and in modern study facilities.

FRIENDLY When you choose a Master’s degree programme, you also choose where to live while studying . Odense, Esbjerg, Kolding, Slagelse and Sønderborg are all student-friendly cities and very welcoming to international students . Moreover, they are not too big for you to become familiar with during your stay there . Your friends, social life, nature and the faculty are always close by .

PEOPLE All study programmes are based on people working together: teamwork and project work . You solve academic and professional tasks in collaboration with your fellow students . Why? Learning and developing in teams prepare you to take on the real world and build a career .

DIALOGUE It is your learning process . It is your education . That is why lectures at SDU are based on dialogue . So go ahead: ask your lecturers whenever you are in doubt .

INDIVIDUALITY You are free to choose how you want to combine the building blocks of your Master’s degree programme . Passing your exams requires living up to certain academic standards, but it is up to you to decide how you want to manage your time and resources . We call it freedom, individuality and responsibility .

97 Index

BACHELOR ENGINEERING Global Management and Manufacturing...... 102 Innovation and Business...... 106 Interaction Design...... 107 Mechatronics (BSc) ...... 108 Mechatronics (BEng) ...... 110 Product Development and Innovation...... 111

MASTER Chemical Engineering...... 112 Environmental Engineering...... 114 Innovation and Business...... 117 Maritime Technology ...... 118 Mechatronics...... 119 Physics and Technology ...... 120 IT Product Design...... 122 Robot Systems...... 125 Software Engineering...... 126 Product Development and Innovation...... 129

BACHELOR BUSINESS AND Economics & Business Adm . – International Economics and Business Relations. . . . 132 Economics & Business Administration – Business Management...... 133 SOCIAL SCIENCES Business Economics and Information Technology ...... 134 European Studies...... 135 Market and Management Anthropology...... 137

MASTER Accounting and Economics...... 139 Macroeconomics – Growth and Fluctuations...... 140 Economics and Project Management...... 141 Finance and Economics...... 142 Health Care Management and Economics...... 143 Global Marketing and Innovation Management ...... 144 Microeconomics...... 145 Accounting and Finance...... 146 Brand Management and Marketing Communication ...... 149 Global Value Chain Management...... 150 Change Management...... 152 Communication Management and Leadership...... 153 Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management...... 154 International Business and Law...... 156 International Business and Management...... 157 International Business and Marketing...... 160 Management Accounting ...... 162 Management of Innovation Processes ...... 164 Management of People...... 167 Marketing and Innovation...... 168 Regional Economics and Business Development...... 169

98 Sports and Event Management...... 170 BUSINESS AND Strategic Entrepreneurship...... 173 Marketing, Globalisation and Culture ...... 174 SOCIAL SCIENCES Strategy and Organisation...... 176 Environmental and Resource Management ...... 177 Comparative Public Policy and Welfare Studies ...... 178 European Studies ...... 179 International Security and Law ...... 180 Cultural Sociology in Law, Power and Social Justice...... 183 Cultural Sociology in Social Transformation Processes...... 184

MASTER HEALTH SCIENCES Public Health...... 188

MASTER SCIENCE Applied Mathematics ...... 192 Animal Sound Communication and Behaviour...... 193 Biology...... 194 Biology – Environmental Biology...... 197 Biomedicine...... 198 Chemistry...... 200 Computational Biomedicine ...... 202 Computer Science ...... 203 Biology – Marine Science ...... 204 Mathematics...... 206 Medical Chemistry ...... 208 Molecular Bioscience...... 210 Nanobioscience ...... 212 Physics...... 213

BACHELOR HUMANITIES Business, Language and Culture (Chinese)...... 216 International Business Administrationand Modern Languages...... 217 Modern Languages and Intercultural Communication ...... 218

MASTER American Studies...... 220 Business, Language and Culture (Sønderborg/Flensburg)...... 221 Business, Language and Culture (Negot) ...... 222 Business, Language and Culture (Chinese)...... 226 English MA...... 228 Middle East Studies...... 229 International Business Communication and Communication Design ...... 230 International Tourism and Leisure Management ...... 231 Maritime Archaeology...... 232 Tourism Management...... 233

99 100 ENGINEERINGE

ENGINEERING

If it is robots, screws and electronics 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 profile with our state-of-the-art resources and strong global connections.

101 Global Management ENGINEERING and Manufacturing

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.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT standing of management, communica- The study programme focuses on global The main content of the study pro- tion and interaction with people from business development . Management of gramme can be illustrated by four different cultures . the global manufacturing network, supply main themes: chain management and cultural under- Several projects are made in close co- standing, combined with the develop- • Supply Chain Management – Produc- operation with the industry . The Univer- ment of personal learning skills, are tion and Operations Management sity of Southern Denmark has a major key words for Global Management and • Business Management network of industrial partners in Denmark Manufacturing . • International Orientation and Cultural as well as abroad . These partnerships Understanding create joint research and development The study programme is set in an inter- • Personal skills projects – as well as an opportunity for national environment of both Danish students when they are to embark on and international students and offers The programme emphasises project- their five-month engineering internship not only an international study environ- based learning . The project form pre- at a company . ment but also the possibility of going pares students for industry where the abroad for your internship or for studies project method is becoming more and The study programme is a seven semes- at a partner university . This adds a large more prevalent . ter programme, including a five-month degree of freedom to your studies . internship at a foreign or Danish com- In the team based semester projects pany and a final five-month project, focus is on the international aspects which you prepare in cooperation with within business and at the same time a company . it aims to improve the students under-

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/beng-gmm Bachelor of Engineering Mr Henrik Johnsen Vindt, hjv@iti .sdu .dk /facultyofengineering WHERE Odense

E 102 ”LECTURES ARE PROJECT-ENGINEERING ORIENTED AND WE LEARN BY DOING”

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Name: Utku Soylu Country: Turkey Study Programme: Global Manufacturing and Management Campus: Odense

WHY SDU? In the beginning I was hesitant in talking with teachers . Actually, I had a few places to choose from . The most dif- Last week I discussed with my teacher what I was doing ferent country from my home was Denmark . Even the idea wrong in one of my projects for approximately one hour . of coming to Denmark was pretty exciting . How could I The progress is amazing . I learn how to be confident and to miss the chance to live one year in a Nordic country . be gentle in any kind of situation . I have become a really dif- I researched all my options by asking my friends who had ferent person . And now I have lots of great friends from all studied at SDU . My lecturers also highly recommend the around the world . It’s perfect . school . When I learned of all the possible opportunities at SDU, I didn’t hesitate for one second . WHAT ARE THE DANES LIKE? Danes are cute! Sometimes their beauty could be a reason STUDYING AT SDU to underestimate their personal traits . They are sympathetic, We are more like friends with the teachers and have plenty hardworking and helpful . I learned how warm people can of opportunities to discuss if we have any disagreements be from them . Their work ethic and lifestyles are so good . with them . Lectures are project-oriented and we learn by They know how to live without hesitation . Denmark inspires doing, especially through our mistakes . Group work also us to make life better . helps us to be prepared for real business life . It’s strange and marvellous to learn new cultures from all around Europe and get used to this multi-cultural life .

103 E “THERE IS A SENSE ENGINEERING OF EXTREME PEACE REIGNING IN THE STREETS AND AMONG PEOPLE.”

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Name: Nicole Home Country: Italy Study Programme: Manufacturing and Management BEng Campus: Odense

HOW IS THE STUDY ENVIRONMENT? WHAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST Modern . Everything is convenient and efficient with function- ABOUT STUDYING/LIVING IN DENMARK? ing services . The study rooms are well equipped and there are The informal relationship with teachers who are open to di- comfortable meeting and leisure areas where you cannot miss alogue and always available . A feeling of freedom prevails a foosball table! Lessons are based on discussions and group in the university; students are free to take their breaks and work . Here the English level is very high and there are many even eat in class without this being recognised as an act of international students making it a lot of fun! rudeness . Students can be seen running barefoot across the study rooms! There is a sense of extreme peace WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO WHEN reigning in the streets and among people . YOU ARE NOT IN CLASS? My friends and I enjoy the few sunny days that Denmark gives us lying in one of the many parks observing Danes strug- gling with disposable barbecues! We also organise bike rides, picnics, improvised outdoor trips and of course spend long weekends together .

104 ENGINEERING

105 Innovation ENGINEERING and Business

Can you juggle technology, ideas and people – and ensure your product hits the market running?

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT In addition to the compulsory courses Engineers today often need more than As a member of a project team you study and projects, you will have a choice of technical knowledge . Industry increas- creativity, innovation management and elective courses . ingly wants people who can move in the business development . Furthermore, worlds of business and technology, you examine marketing, economics, The programme consists of group work transforming product ideas into reality . user centred design, product software, and lectures . You also have the oppor- This programme emphasises skills such electronics, mechanics and mathematical tunity to test your ideas on leading experts as creativity, business sense and entre- modelling . from industry . International students study preneurship as highly as physics, maths alongside Danish students, giving you and research methods . General structure of the programme: the opportunity to work with engineering The programme is structured around in multicultural teams . You learn to create and market products the following themes: based on engineering and business ex- Semester 1 pertise . Whether you dream of working Discover innovation and business in an existing business or starting your Semester 2 own, you will learn the principles of Technology in use product development . Semester 3 Making business Semester 4 Starting business Semester 5 Experts in teams Semester 6 Bachelor project

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/bsc-innovation Bachelor of Science Ms Marianne Stenger, mas@mci .sdu dk. in Engineering /facultyofengineering

WHERE Sønderborg

E 106 Innovation Interaction and Business Design ENGINEERING

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?

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT Semester 3 As an Interaction Design engineer you You will be part of a unique and collab- Electronic Interaction: contribute to the design and develop- orative learning environment where the Sensors and senses ment of user-oriented, interactive emphasis is on practical projects that Semester 4 products, services and systems for explore a range of user issues in different Intelligent Interaction: the future . contexts . Communication and presenta- Bytes and brains tion skills are emphasised as a means Semester 5 Interaction Design puts the user at the of involving everyone associated with a Interactive Products: heart of the product development pro- product development process – users, Experts in teams cess . A discipline that focuses on people associated networks of people from in- Semester 6 in the context of their working or daily dustry, and other stakeholders . Company Internship lives, and ensures that technology re- Semester 7 lates to their needs, dreams or desires . Each semester is structured around a Final Project theme under which relevant courses Interaction Design takes into account and subjects will be introduced: The study programme is a seven se- the people who develop and produce as mester programme, including a five- well as the user of a product, and there- Semester 1 month internship at a foreign or Danish fore human interaction and communi- Discovery: An introduction to the entire company and a final five-month project, cation are two of the corner-stones of field of interaction design through a series which you prepare in cooperation with the programme . of smaller projects a company . Semester 2 Mechanical Interaction: Muscles and motors

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/en/Uddannelse/Diplomingenioer/ Bachelor of Engineering Ms Christina Skytte Møller, Interaktivt_Design skytte@mci .sdu .dk WHERE /facultyofengineering Sønderborg

107 E ENGINEERING Mechatronics (BSc)

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.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT Each of the six semesters has a specific Visit any home in Europe and you will Mechatronics is about developing prod- theme and structure: find several mechatronic products – in- ucts that include mechanical, electronic telligent products combining electronic, and embedded software technologies . Semester 1 mechanical and software solutions . Core courses include maths, physics, Discover Mechatronics electronics, mechanics and embedded Semester 2 From music systems and video players software . Furthermore you will gain firm Build Mechatronics to digital cameras and DVD players, competencies of the development pro- Semester 3 mechatronic products are developing at cess as well as knowledge regarding the Develop Mechatronics such a speed that industry requires en- different methods used in the design Semester 4 gineers who can work fast – in a range of modern mechatronic products and Construct Mechatronics of disciplines . systems . Semester 5 Experts in Teams This programme enables you to work as Semester 6 a development engineer with high-tech Bachelor Project mechatronics . You will be able to lead the entire production process, from idea International students study alongside to finished product, and work as part of Danish students, giving you the oppor- a team . With technical know-how and tunity to work with engineering in multi- leadership skills, you will be able to cultural teams . transform a product idea into reality .

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/bsc-mechatronics Bachelor of Science Mr Ib Christensen, ic@mci .sdu dk. in Engineering /facultyofengineering

WHERE Sønderborg

108 “PROBABLY THE Mechatronics (BSc) MAIN REASON WASENGINEERING THE FACT THAT HIGHER EDUCATION IN DENMARK IS FREE FOR ALL EU CITIZENS”

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Name: Sergey Home Country: Latvia Study Programme: Mechatronics BSc Campus: Sønderborg

WHY DENMARK? WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AS A STUDENT WHEN Probably the main reason was the fact that higher YOU ARE NOT IN CLASS? education in Denmark is free for all EU citizens . I also In Denmark people have great opportunities for doing heard that Denmark is a nice place to live . sports, with different sports clubs for both amateurs and professionals . I play football and floorball . But if HOW ARE THE TEACHERS/LECTURES? you’re a party guy, then you also shouldn’t be disappointed THE STUDY ENVIRONMENT? with Danish parties! Mostly the teachers are nice and kind . We have a lot of practical projects, workshops and lab exercises . The WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AN INTERNATIONAL study environment is perfect – you have everything you STUDENT IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY? need for study and research work . The faculty is in a Before I came here, I thought that it is hard - in the modern building with good infrastructure and beautiful sense of communication and being part of the society . views outside the windows . Actually, it’s not so hard; generally people in Denmark are friendly and speak English . Although I still needed some time for acclimatisation and adaption .

109 E ENGINEERING Mechatronics (BEng)

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.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT Each of the seven semesters has a Speed and precision are key factors in Mechatronics is about developing prod- specific theme and structure: developing mechatronic products – in- ucts that include mechanical, electronic telligent goods combining mechanical, and embedded software technologies . Semester 1 electronic and software solutions . As Core courses include maths, physics, Discover Mechatronics products such as digital cameras and electronics, mechanics and embedded Semester 2 DVD-players become increasingly wide- software . Furthermore you will gain firm Build Mechatronics spread, engineers in global industry competencies of the development pro- Semester 3 must meet new demands by managing cess as well as knowledge regarding the Develop Mechatronics technology and business at the same different methods used in the design of Semester 4 time . modern mechatronic products and Construct Mechatronics systems . Semester 5 This programme combines science Experts in Teams with business, enabling you to manage Semester 6 technology, design and people while Internship optimising production . You will make Semester 7 decisions across the organisation . Final project Thus, a mechatronics engineer is able to think holistically and to participate in The programme consists of both lectures a company’s development focusing on and project work with other students technical, business and social matters . and industry as well as a full semester internship, where you will work on a real-life project for a company .

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/beng-mechatronics Bachelor of Science Mr Ib Christensen, ic@mci .sdu .dk in Engineering /facultyofengineering

WHERE Sønderborg

110 Product Development Mechatronics (BEng) and Innovation ENGINEERING

Can you manage business and technology? Wear both hats with this degree, which gives you the chance to specialise creatively.

PROGRAMME PROFILE With specialist knowledge in your cho- The first four semesters contain a Product development teams across the sen area, you will be able to build your business development project with a world need innovators with engineering own business or develop new business specific main focus . expertise and business know-how . By areas in existing global companies . employing people with technical and Semester 1 entrepreneurial knowledge, companies CONTENT The innovation process ensure that their products enjoy the The programme combines lectures, Semester 2 best chance of success . seminars and real life projects . Further- Creativity and idea development more, it equips you for technology inno- Semester 3 This programme enables you to work as vation management by exploring market From concept to design a trouble-shooter throughout the entire needs, product design, product devel- Semester 4 development process . You can pursue a opment and manufacturing processes . From design to manufacturing challenging career that involves a wide Semester 5 range of innovative areas such as product You also learn about mechanical design, Study Abroad / Follow your interests management and optimisation, technol- networked manufacturing and produc- Semester 6 ogy management, marketing and sales, tion planning in an international context . Bachelor project / From product innova- and product development methods . tion to market implementation .

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/bsc-pdi Bachelor of Science Mr Søren Jensen, soj@iti .sdu .dk in Engineering /facultyofengineering

WHERE Odense

111 E Chemical ENGINEERING Engineering

Become an expert chemical engineer and improve everyday lives. This programme enables you to put the theories behind chemistry, biotechnology and environmental technology into practice.

PROGRAMME PROFILE • Biotechnology and bio-refining: e .g . The first three semesters of the pro- Chemical and pharmaceutical products technical microbiology and reactor gramme consist of coursework with are part of our everyday lives . We need engineering, advanced natural prod- theory and laboratory work, while the chemical engineers to coordinate re- uct chemistry and methods for isola- last semester comprises an independent search, development and production of tion and characterisation of metabo- research project leading to a master all these products . Moreover, society lites, protein chemistry, and thesis . The research for the master demands knowledge about how to save biorefinery and biomass . thesis can be carried out within the energy in chemical production and how • Functional Materials: e .g . material University of Southern Denmark or in to use bio-waste as an energy source . chemistry, chemical metallurgy and collaboration with an industrial company This programme enables you to work as corrosion, and methods for characteri- or an academic institution, which may an expert chemical engineer as a re- sation of solid substances . be situated either in Denmark or abroad . searcher, and within a range of areas in • Chemical Process Engineering: e g. . the chemical, biochemical and pharma- advanced separation techniques ceutical industries . (membrane processes, crystallisation techniques), catalysis, engineering CONTENT and modelling . This programme gives you the choice • Eco-efficient Engineering: e g. . envi- between one of four profiles with the ronmental system analysis, eco-inno- opportunity to obtain expert skills within: vation of systems and products, and water technology .

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/msc-chemistry Master of Science Ms Lene Pedersen, lp@kbm sdu. .dk in Engineering /facultyofengineering International Brainstormer WHERE Odense

E 112 “MY DECISION TO GO TO DENMARK HAS DEFINITELY BEEN THE BEST IN MY LIFE”

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Name: Dominika Home Country: Poland Study Programme: Chemical Engineering Campus: Odense

FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF DENMARK? WHAT DO YOU GAIN FROM STUDYING ABROAD? First of all, an incredible number of bicycles! It’s really easy In my opinion, studying in Denmark provides opportuni- and pleasant to be a bike enthusiast here . You can get ev- ties for personal growth . The Danish educational system erywhere by bike . . even to the seaside . Some bicycles re- is designed to promote creativity, innovation, analytical ally have unusual designs - I wonder how it’s possible to and critical thinking . ride them! My decision to go to Denmark has definitely been the best WHAT ARE THE DANES LIKE IN YOUR OPINION? in my life . And neither rain nor wind can put me off this All Danes speak English so it’s not a problem to wonderful country! communicate with them . They’re really helpful and friendly, you don’t even need to ask for help - they offer it themselves . Danes respect each other and respect individuality . Here all people are equal .

113 Environmental ENGINEERING Engineering

Over the course of time, man has performed wonders when it comes to technological development and growth in prosperity. However, the development and growth have a great impact on the world’s natural resources, and at the same time, we face a massive climate challenge. A challenge society needs to address.

PROGRAMME PROFILE nologies and systems, carbon manage- group being a key player in the ongoing Join our Master programme in Environ- ment and bio-systems, renewable energy and ambitious transition of Danish mental Engineering, and find your way system design, industrial and municipal infrastructure and industry towards to become a player in creating a sus- water management and technologies, sustainability . tainable future! and the design and innovation of industrial products and processes . Three core disciplines are integrated in Achieve extensive knowledge of the the study programme: environmental implications of human A holistic view is the backbone of our • Understanding sustainability: Looking activities and needs, and be trained to teaching, providing you with the ability at global environmental challenges, design environmentally benign and eco- to understand and manage the environ- the role of Design-for-Environment, efficient solutions to societal infrastruc- mental consequences of engineering strategies for mitigation of environ- ture as well as industrial products and solutions and decisions at all levels mental impacts and resource depletion . processes . Experience the beauty and from company to societal infrastructure . • Environmental technology: Strategies challenge of teamwork, and work on In the prioritisation and selection of and technologies for the management real life projects in close cooperation sustainable solutions, you will learn to and treatment of wastewater and solid with companies, authorities and research master key engineering tools such as waste . institutions . Consequential Life Cycle Assessment, • Eco-efficient Engineering: Methods Energy System Analysis, Material Flow and tools for analysing the environ- CONTENT Analysis, Process Integration and more . mental impacts of technologies, sys- The study programme is deeply inte- The curriculum and experience from tems, products and processes and for grated with our large and advanced this programme will open the doors to creating eco-efficient solutions at all research portfolio and with the forefront multiple career options in consultan- levels . of sustainability development in industry cies, industry, authorities or research and society of Denmark and the EU . We institutions . focus our research on the development Join the programme and be part of a of sustainable waste management tech- rapidly growing and leading research

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/msc-environmental Master of Science Ms Birgitte L . Sørensen, bls@kbm .sdu .dk in Engineering /facultyofengineering International Brainstormer WHERE Odense

E 114 “MANY OF THE EXAMS ARE ORAL, AND YOU HAVE A DISCUSSION WITH YOUR TEACHER ABOUT YOUR OVERALL KNOWLEDGE“ Read the full testimonial at /studentsatsdu

Name: Maria del Rosario Vázquez Viétez Home country: Spain Study programme: Environmental Engineering MSc Campus: Odense

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO STUDY IN DENMARK? WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BEST EXPERIENCE SO FAR? I wanted to study in an international environment that has I would say all of them, with all the people I’ve met, Danish practical – and team – work as its main focus . and international, the amazing conversations I shared with people from other places and with other cultural back- HOW ARE THE TEACHERS/LECTURERS? grounds, the contact with them and what I can learn from THE STUDY ENVIRONMENT? them is what really what makes my days happy here! The teachers are very close to you, the teacher and student are at the same level . The classes are very dynamic WHAT IS IT THAT SURPRISED YOU and active as student participation is expected . . In short, STUDYING/LIVING IN DENMARK? the education here at SDU is based on “thinking for one- The study environment is at your disposal and you get an self” that is, one is expected to find info and make deci- infinite number of resources and facilities for you to im- sions in order to solve an academic problem . prove your academic performance . An example of this is that the study areas of the University are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week .

115 E ”AN ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL CAREER OPENS MANY DOORS TO A SUCCESSFUL PROFESSIONAL LIFE”

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Name: Magdalena Jaroszak Country: Poland Study Programme: Environmental Engineering Campus: Odense

WHY DENMARK? searching for a job . Included is the mentor-mentee pro- The idea of living and studying amongst the sustainable, gramme which I found to be really rewarding for us . More- environmentally conscious and friendly Danish people over, we should not forget about the Danish language appealed to me . private classes on the Netdansk website which is available for us to ask for help 24/7 . WHY DID YOU JOIN THE INTERNATIONAL BRAINSTORMERS? BENEFITS OF STUDYING ABROAD? I think that an international career opens many doors to a I have definitely learned how to work with other students . successful professional life either abroad or in our own The Danish educational system is the kingdom of team- country . It gives indispensable experience to share life, work and cooperation . I have learned a new country ideas and passions with people from all over the world and through talking with people from many countries . I have offers opportunities to build networks which hopefully will learned a new language . I specified my environmentally- pay off in the future as well as build incredible friendships . concerned interests thanks to the possibility of working during our courses at the university on real projects, given to The International Brainstormer Programme (see page 00) students to solve by Danish companies and municipalities . incorporates society and science . Therefore it is so helpful and interesting . Via the programme we get the opportunity to build our network which is an indispensable tool while

E 116 Innovation and Business ENGINEERING

Can you turn innovation into a successful business? Combine your interests in technology, innovation and business with this programme.

PROGRAMME PROFILE You will work on various projects in co- • Company administration and You need more than just a good idea to operation with the industry such as management launch a new product – you need tech- building new business models and • Development of nical knowledge and business expertise . working on how users can be integrated mechatronic products This programme combines innovation, in the innovation process . You will learn • Development and manufacturing business sense and entrepreneurship how to design and build mechatronic of mechanical products with engineering and research methods . products and, at the same time, you will • Development of intelligent You learn how to create and market become acquainted with knowledge of electronic products products based on a sound knowledge business planning etc . to further improve of engineering combined with user your business skills . With this international study programme knowledge . Whether you dream of you get the opportunity to work with en- working in an existing business or start- You will have the opportunity to specialise gineering in multicultural teams with ing your own, we provide you with the and get hands-on experience in, for students from Denmark and the rest of fundamental principles of product and example: the world alike . service development . • Innovation management and CONTENT scientific methods During this study programme you will • Entrepreneurship and project improve your skills in managing innova- management tions seen from a company perspective . • Design and creativity

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION www.sdu.dk/en/Uddannelse/Kandidat/ Master of Science Ms Marianne Stenger, mas@mci .sdu .dk Innovation_and_Business in Engineering International Brainstormer /facultyofengineering WHERE Sønderborg

117 E Maritime ENGINEERING Technology

The programme combines the fundamentals in maritime technology with the latest developments in related fields such as transportation, economics, operations, environment, safety and risk assessment.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT • Transport / Transport Economy: world This two-year Master of Science pro- Three key competences are acquired economy and transport, connection gramme is designed for people with a from this programme, namely Structural between trade, production and trans- maritime professional bachelor degree Analysis, Environment, and Transport/ port, transport mode characteristics, who wish to gain a stronger knowledge Transport Economics . This will enable financial investment evaluation of pro- base within maritime technology at you to gain a broad range of knowledge duction or transportation systems, and Master level . with good interdisciplinary skills . These reliability and risk analyses of opera- competences will be continually devel- tion and transport Achieve extensive knowledge in a vari- oped through the 2 years of study . ety of disciplines that combined provide During the final year, you will carry out an interdisciplinary overview of the field • Structural analyses: strength, defor- a research project leading to a master of maritime and offshore technology . mation and fatigue analyses of struc- thesis . The project can be carried out The programme offers you the oppor- tural elements and machineries, loads within the University of Southern tunity to explore in-depth maritime on ocean structures (wind, waves, Denmark or in collaboration with an technology, equipping you with essen- currents and ice), and reliability and industrial company or an academic tial competences through a variety of risk analyses of structural systems institution, which may be situated either applied projects . The programme also and equipment in Denmark or abroad . equips you with high-level analytical skills and provides a solid foundation for • Environment: sustainable develop- your professional academic or profes- ment and life cycle assessment, envi- sional development . ronmental law and regulation, and environmental risk assessment

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/msc-environmental Master of Science Ms Birgitte L . Sørensen, bls@kbm .sdu .dk /facultyofengineering WHERE International Brainstormer Odense

118 Mechatronics ENGINEERING

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!

PROGRAMME PROFILE increasingly important in the area of error methods . Among other things, you Society relies on mechatronics – intel- mechatronics . In Nanotechnology you will work with mathematical modelling to ligent products combining electronic, will work with electronic systems and improve the product development of me- mechanical and software solutions . This information technology in nano-dimen- chatronic and dynamic systems . programme enables you to design and sions . develop high-tech mechatronic products Power Electronics for a market in constant change; with con- Modelling and Control of The world’s increasing demand for ef- sumers who demand smaller, faster and Mechatronics Systems ficient use of the limited energy resources more flexible products . You will act as a The widespread use of microcontrollers also creates an increasing demand for trouble-shooter across disciplines, identify- has increased significantly in recent engineers with the ability to design Power ing problems and optimising production . years, with billions of microcontrollers Electronic solutions – e g. . electrical vehi- With technical know-how and leadership introduced every year in various types cles, systems for energy harvesting (solar, skills, you can transform product ideas into of control and monitoring applications, wind . .) etc . The Power Electronic profile practical solutions for everyday life . including a broad variety of mechatronic provides you with knowledge, skills and systems . competencies to design and develop CONTENT products and systems complying to this This master programme gives you pro- This academic profile enables you to de- increasing demand . found knowledge within the core topics of velop advanced control systems to meet mechatronics . Furthermore, you have the future demands . Graduates will be qualified to undertake opportunity to specialise within one of the advanced analytical mathematical and following four areas: Dynamic Mechatronic Systems physics challenges in the mechatronics With increasing demand for improvement industry . Micro- and nanotechnology of industrial product development, math- With the ongoing trend of miniaturisation ematical modelling support is becoming in engineering and modern information an important tool to avoid product de- technology, nanotechnology becomes velopment based on traditional trial-and-

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/msc-mechatronics Master of Science Mr Ib Christensen, ic@mci .sdu .dk in Engineering /facultyofengineering International Brainstormer WHERE Sønderborg

119 E Physics and ENGINEERING Technology

Light and sound surround us – interacting with our physical world and influencing 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.

PROGRAMME PROFILE cally, we will focus on technologies such of the many different lasers which are The leap between research and the re- as microphones and loudspeakers, sig- on the market today . The primary focus alisation of new products is steadily nal treatment, mechanical vibrations in of the programme is the interaction be- becoming smaller . Furthermore, high industry, and hearing aids . Acoustics is tween light and materials, nanophysics, added value technology is becoming also closely linked with the subjective sensors, nanotechnology, molecular the key to success in a globalised world . perception of sound such as in the physics and spectroscopy . Therefore, companies operating on the acoustic design of rooms, noise or music . technological leading edge need candi- Traditionally, Denmark has a strong in- With an academic profile in Optics, dates who are capable of combining a ternational position in acoustics and we sensors and Nanotechnology you will solid theoretical background in physics offer many possibilities for company be able to address fundamental issues with practical experience in state-of-the- collaboration and future jobs in acoustics . within optics as well as to work on the art technologies in inter-disciplinary pro- many applications of optics as an ana- jects . With an academic profile in Acoustics lytical tool . You will be an expert in the and Signal Processing you will be able measurement and operation of optical CONTENT to address fundamental issues within signals . In this programme you choose to spe- acoustics and vibrations, as well as in cialise in either Acoustics and Signal the recording and processing of acoustic During the final year, you will carry out a Processing or Optics, Sensors and signals . research project leading to a thesis . The Nanotechnology . project can be carried out within the Optics, Sensors and Nanotechnology University of Southern Denmark or in Acoustics and Signal Processing Optics is the science of light and colour . collaboration with an external research Acoustics is the science of sound and Especially during the past thirty years, and/or industrial partner . covers a very broad area of knowledge optics has developed rapidly . The most which is connected to several fields of significant reason for this ‘optical revolu- science and technology . More specifi- tion’ is the invention and development

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/msc-phystech Master of Science Mr René Lynge Eriksen, rle@iti .sdu .dk in Engineering /facultyofengineering International Brainstormer WHERE Odense

E 120 ”WE STUDENTS Physics and WERE ALLOWED Technology TO USE ALL THE VERY EXPENSIVE EQUIPMENT IN THE LABS AS MUCH AS WE WANTED”

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Name: Frank Mueller Country: Germany Study Programme: MSc in Physics and Technology Campus: Odense

WHY DENMARK? are very kind and open and have always helped me if I The programme had the right profile and was exactly what I needed it . was looking for . I looked at possibilities in both Sweden and Denmark, but in the end I chose SDU in Denmark . CAREER PATH? I have been lucky to be offered my dream job at THE STUDY ENVIRONMENT? Endress+Hauser in Stuttgart . In my studies I specialised in I have never experienced that professors have not had the optics and in my new job I will be bringing the competen- time to answer questions and the academic standard is re- cies acquired in my studies into practice when working with ally high . The importance of hands-on work is emphasised optical based sensor systems . I spent a big part of my stud- by the professors . ies in labs and on practical work experience in a Danish company . This is exactly what employers are looking for . Socially, the university is also great, I like the Friday Bar, which is a great place to meet for a beer or soft drink and At the job interview I experienced that there is a great re- meet new friends . spect for the quality of Danish education . They did not specifically know my study programme, but they were very im- WHAT ARE THE DANES LIKE? pressed that hands-on work is such a big part of the Before coming to Denmark I had heard that Danes could programme . be cold and distanced . But that is not my experience . They

121 E IT Product ENGINEERING Design

Become part of a new era of designers with this programme which focuses on participatory design, user centred design, interaction design and design research.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT The programme is divided into four Designers need to be able to understand With this programme you will learn to: semesters, which focus on the following the people and practices that new tech- themes: nologies will affect . Multidisciplinary • Understand and apply theories and graduates are actively sought after by the methods for developing innovative • Design research horizons industry because they have the ability to products and services • Participatory design practice understand users, engage others in the • Design user interaction for IT products • Experience design design process and think creatively based on user empathy and aesthetics • Thesis research through technology, materials and of interaction events . • Establish and facilitate collaboration During your studies, you will work in the between design teams and stakeholders design studio and learn through inten- This programme focuses on training this in the development process sive projects and seminars to explore new breed of professional designers . • Organise successful development the hot topics in designing; some will be Students work in cross-disciplinary processes and pilot them in industrial solo, but most projects will be conducted teams and apply participatory design contexts in pairs or larger teams . principles to product and service devel- • Contribute to the continuous develop- opment . The programme comprises ment of theories, methods, and tech- students from various educational back- nologies in participatory innovation . grounds, creating an ideal environment for developing skills in multidisciplinary collaboration for industrial project work .

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/msc-itpd Master of Science in Ms Vicki Sørensen, vick@mci .sdu .dk Information Technology /itproductdesign

WHERE Kolding

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”THERE ARE A LOT OF WATERSPORT OPPORTUNITIES HERE WHICH SUITS ME FINE”

Name: Brian Country: Germany Study Programme: IT-Product Design Campus: Kolding

WHY DENMARK? In my view, while many professions can develop good Denmark has a great education system . Classes are small products, this programme strives for nothing less than and the Danes are a friendly people with an open mind . outstanding design with a high customer satisfaction There are a lot of watersport opportunities here which suits and profitability without flaw . me fine! Placed in a multi-disciplinary environment, the Interaction De- WHY THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK? sign and IT-Product Design study programmes provide the Top facilities and I found a unique study programme which best opportunities to become a designer with a skill set to fits perfectly with my intellectual curiosity . The methods of astonish users and companies by nailing down complex- teaching here are much more focused on practical work ity to well considered design packages . The amount and and this is especially beneficial for me with my engineering diversity of international students is a huge advantage in background . This allows for a step by step view of product my field as this gives the opportunity to discuss product development processes and includes important areas like concepts and business models with people from all over user-centered design and user-experience design but also the world; to hear different opinions that will ensure suc- feasibility, construction and business considerations . cess on global markets .

123 E ”AT SDU YOU HAVE ACCESS TO EVERYTHING YOU NEED”

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Name: Óscar Adrián Díaz del Rosario Country: Spain Study Programme: Robot Systems MSc Campus: Odense

WHY SDU? volved in the Buddy Programme . When you sign up for be- During my Erasmus period here I could get to know the city, ing a buddy you can write down some preferences regard- the study environment, and even myself! I enjoyed the ex- ing which kind of international student you wish to be a perience so much that I got the motivation I needed to keep buddy for . I made my choices and I got a pretty amazing studying for a little while longer . I decided to apply for a Norwegian girl, who simply changed my life! That was, and master here . I think staying here was the best choice I still is, my best experience so far! could ever have made . BENEFITS OF STUDYING ABROAD? At SDU you have access to everything you need, and that The main thing is that you can compare different cultures makes the people try new things by investigating and re- and people, different environments and teaching ways . You searching interesting topics much more . can learn things that may help you improve yourself, not only as student, but also as a human being . You learn how BEST EXPERIENCE? to become a part of a team, how to fill different roles, how My best experience so far happened almost randomly . I to behave and be open to other opinions, how to be tolerant was part of the Erasmus Student Network and I was also in- and kind .

124 Robot Systems ENGINEERING

Shape the future with the programme that lets you get creative with advanced technology.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT Embedded Systems Robots are everywhere . From static The study programme consists of four You will learn about Programmable elec- components in industrial manufacturing main fields: Robotics, Artificial Intel- tronics, Hardware/software co-design, to high-tech medical gadgets, robots are ligence, Embedded Systems and Hardware-near programming, and Data used across society in all shapes and Computer Vision . Each field covers communication . sizes . the following topics: Computer Vision Robotic technology requires engineers Robotics You will learn about Image processing, who can work creatively across disci- You will learn about Kinematics, Robotics Object recognition, Real-time tracking of plines in industry or research . A unique and Automation, Mathematical model- non-rigid objects, 3D Kalman filtering, combination of mathematical modelling, ling of industrial systems, and Computer and Scene interaction using robots . kinematics, computer vision, artificial simulation and animation . intelligence, software development and During the last year, you will primarily electronic hardware – provides you with Artificial Intelligence do research project work leading to the the skills and expertise to create tomor- You will learn about Classical artificial master thesis The research can be car- row’s robots for the manufacturing and intelligence, Behaviour-based artificial ried out within the University of Southern service sectors . Your future career can intelligence, Neural networks, Genetic Denmark or in collaboration with another be in public as well as private compa- algorithms, Adaptive robots, and Bio- academic organisation or an industrial nies engaged in development or research inspired robots . company . work . The degree is internationally recognised and you will also be qualified to work abroad .

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/msc-robotics Master of Science Mr Ole Dolriis, od@mmmi .sdu .dk in Engineering /facultyofengineering International Brainstormer WHERE Odense

125 Software ENGINEERING Engineering

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.

PROGRAMME PROFILE the master thesis, have in-company pe- that requirements are met Software is part of many aspects of our riod or study elective subject areas . • Develop and evolve complex software daily lives, in industry and in society in The final semester is devoted to the systems general . Therefore, the Faculty of Engi- master thesis . • Plan and manage software develop- neering sees a great need for software ment, ensuring that the product is experts who can develop products which Through the programme, you will learn delivered on time and on budget are relevant for consumers and industry how to develop state-of-the-art software • Participate in the development of new alike and match society’s needs . Software products and services as well as improve software technology and evaluate its engineers will have career opportunities in products and services known to us today . use in new application areas many different sectors . You will be taught how technology is • Present research based knowledge to best used to develop efficient solutions others and discuss professional and CONTENT - not only from a technological view- scientific problems In the first two semesters of the master point, but also from a user perspective . programme you will study Advanced As a graduate engineer you will be qual- Software System Design and Technolo- With a Master degree in Software Engi- ified to take up developer, managerial or gies in general and go into depth in dif- neering you will be able to: consultative positions such as software ferent research fields like: developer, IT- and system architect, - Software Processes • Understand the significance of software project manager, system consultant, - Scalable Software Solutions as a driving force behind innovation in software quality engineer and IT strategy - Software Intelligence a globalised world manager etc . - Software Customization • Assess the need for a given software - Ubiquitous Computing . product taking into consideration the user experience and the organisational In the third semester you will study In- structure that the software will be part of . novative Software Solutions, and along- • Identify and analyse software require- side that, you can choose either to start ments as well as validate and verify

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION www.sdu.dk/msc-software Master of Science Ms Lone Borgersen, in Engineering lobo@mmmi .sdu .dk /facultyofengineering

WHERE International Brainstormer Odense

E 126 Software ”IT’S GREAT Engineering WHEN YOU GO TO CLASS AND THE TEACHER IS REALLY CLOSE TO YOU”

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Name: Maria Garcia Reglero Country: Spain Study Programme: Software Engineering Campus: Odense

WHY SDU? There are a lot of international students and communica- My teachers during my Bachelor told me that it’s a really tion is really good . It’s better to work in groups because you good university . That it’s more practical, not just theoretical are motivated to study more . and that I am going to learn a lot of new things . They were right! FIRST IMPRESSIONS? My first week was so strange because it was like a new We have a lot of team work . There are more projects and country, new city, new culture . But after the first week it less theory . It’s great when you go to class and the teacher was so nice because people were very communicative and is really close to you – the contact is very familiar, you know, friendly and helped me a lot – other students, teachers and like the teacher is a friend . now it’s like… I don’t want to go back to Spain!

127 E “THERE IS NO ENGINEERINGHIERARCHY BETWEEN STUDENT AND TEACHER”

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Name: Pedro Miguel Pena Home Country: Portugal Study Programme: Software Engineering MSc Campus: Odense

HOW HAS YOUR EXPERIENCE BEEN SO FAR? need, either for a student or to create a family . There are Great! I love studying and living in Denmark, and living with major stores that can be found in the capital and great in- Danes is perfect for me . I identify myself with Danes and frastructure from public to governmental institutions . have quickly integrated into Danish society and its people . WHAT SKILLS/EXPERIENCES DO YOU WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AN INTERNATIONAL GET TO TAKE HOME WITH YOU? STUDENT IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY? Actually I don’t intend on going back to Portugal . But when It’s an exceptional experience! We learn to be more inde- I do go back to vacation there, I will bring with me many pendent, to appreciate some things that we had overlooked cultural differences, respect and appreciation . and devalue others less important . WHAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST ABOUT WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO STUDYING/LIVING IN DENMARK? WHEN YOU ARE NOT IN CLASS? How comfortable you can get in classrooms, with students Although Odense is a smaller city than my home town eating their meals as if they were in the canteen, drinking (Oporto), I feel that I enjoy everything this city has to offer coffee or sodas and even going to the vending machines much more than when I was in Portugal . Despite it being a to buy beer… something unthinkable in any Portuguese relatively small city, I believe it has everything you might university .

E 128 Product Development and Innovation ENGINEERING

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.

PROGRAMME PROFILE In this programme you can choose to Global Supply Chain Development Product development teams across the specialise in either Product Value The academic profile in Global Supply world need innovators with engineering Creation or Global Supply Chain Devel- Chain Development is based on the two expertise and business know-how . opment . compulsory courses: Strategic Global Sourcing and Design of Global Supply This programme enables you to work as Product Value Creation Chain Networks . a trouble-shooter throughout the entire Job opportunities will be in the area of development process . Moreover, with integrated product development and Focus is on strategic supply chain man- specialist knowledge in your chosen design . Focus is on value creation in agement and strategic planning and area, you will be able to build your own products and global product develop- management of technological develop- business or develop new business areas ment processes . A key element will ment . Graduates will be qualified to ex- in existing global companies . be experience design, which is about ecute the design, planning and man- understanding of the factors that come agement of global supply chains with CONTENT into play when we experience a project, focus on the strategic development of The programme combines lectures, a service, interfaces, or an event . the company . seminars, real life projects and research . Furthermore, it equips you for technology The graduate will not only be able to innovation management by exploring identify the needs of the user and spot market needs, product design, product the trends of the future, but also to development and global manufacturing manage product development processes processes . of the products in a global context .

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/msc-pdi Master of Science Mr Søren Jensen, soj@iti .sdu dk. in Engineering /facultyofengineering International Brainstormer WHERE Odense

129 130 BUSINESSB AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

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.

131 Economics & Business Adm. – International Economics BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES and Business Relations

Make world trade your business with this programme which puts the global spotlight on profits and pennies.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT The programme addresses all of the basic If you are considering a business career, The programme is taught in English and subjects of Business Administration, i .e . you can join a challenging international includes subjects related to business courses developed at university level in study environment that is firmly based administration and economics . Compared Organisation, Corporate Finance, Mar- on European business culture . The to other bachelor programmes the range keting, Accounting, Business Law, profile in International Economics and of topics leans towards the international Business IT, Statistics as well as Micro- Business Relations enables you to kill aspects of companies as well as towards and Macroeconomics . two birds with one stone, so to speak . regional development issues . You will obtain solid language skills in In addition, the programme offers special- addition to a comprehensive knowledge The programme thus reflects the fact ised courses on a range of international, of business economics in a global as that internationally active enterprises European and regional topics . During well as a regional context . Students of are increasingly developing their areas the third year, students have the oppor- many different nationalities study along- of influence at regional rather than tunity to choose a company internship side Danish students creating a truly in- national level . or a study term abroad taking advantage ternational atmosphere on campus . of our extensive network of partner institutions .

TITLE /unisouthdenmark BSc in Economics and Business Administration

WHERE Sønderborg

B 132 Economics & Business Adm. Economics & – International Economics Business Administration BUSINESS AND and Business Relations – Business Management SOCIAL SCIENCES

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 general approach to identifying, understanding, analysing, and solving managerial problems within an international context, preparing graduates to take executive positions.

PROGRAMME PROFILE The profile in Business Management analyses . Finally, the programme will The profile in Business Management focuses on the managerial aspects of specifically develop the Bachelor’s com- provides graduates with the competences corporate economic decisions . A bachelor petences to use IT technology to identify needed to work in multinational and in- with this profile has specific knowledge problems and calculate consequences ternational companies . In addition, the in identifying key issues within the areas of the given solutions through the Busi- degree qualifies graduates for further of: organisation, accounting, financial ness IT courses . The specialisation in studies at master level in Denmark or markets and supply chain management . Business Management thus lends itself abroad . The study programme is taught Furthermore, the bachelor has knowl- to providing students with strong quan- entirely in English with a fully integrated edge about and skills in using the quantitative methods for solving complex and internationalised curriculum . titative methods that are relevant for managerial problems in an international identifying managerial problems in an setting . international environment: international management, advanced quantitative

TITLE sdu.dk/bsc-busman BSc in Economics and Business Administration /unisouthdenmark

WHERE Odense

133 B Business Economics and Information BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Technology

An international programme which combines IT with Business Economics and qualifies you for an international career.

PROGRAMME PROFILE as cross-curricular, involving all members public organisations, especially in terms Global developments create new needs of the organisation . of the use of information technology . for employees with practical understanding of the integration of IT into To fulfil that need, we have developed The programme is based on a number business administration . It will not suffice the international Bachelor in Business of courses and teaching methods pro- to rely exclusively on employees with Economics and Information Technology . viding a unique combination of theory qualifications limited to the fields of and practical experience, and it is di- programming, systems maintenance or CONTENT vided into modules allowing for credit traditional business administration . The Bachelor programme in Business transfer to other programmes . Finally, Economics and Information Technology the programme includes six months of Rather, the enterprises need employees is a theoretical and practical degree internship with a business enterprise with additional knowledge of the analytic, programme . The object is to provide the or organisation . business-related and strategic signifi- student with a broad-based perspective cance of IT – employees whose outlook and basis of experience of the key is- is practical and project-oriented as well sues and problems facing private and

TITLE sdu.dk/en/Uddannelse/Bachelor/Erhvervs - Bachelor of Science oekonomiHAForretorienITOekonomiSla

WHERE /unisouthdenmark Slagelse

B 134 European BUSINESS AND Studies SOCIAL SCIENCES

This programme will equip you with key project management skills and enable you to influence Europe’s future.

PROGRAMME PROFILE European institutions . Campus Sønder- The programme provides students with Europe is undergoing rapid develop- borg is suitably placed in a historically theoretical understanding, factual ments . Old divisions have disappeared disputed border region that provides knowledge and analytical abilities in and new conflicts have arisen . The for- students with an authentic European various areas, including regional struc- mation of new nation-states has created regional development perspective as ture and development communication new borders, but Europe is also charac- well as an international atmosphere . and culture, politics, law and institutions . terised by a considerable degree of cross-border cooperation at many levels, CONTENT The distinctive character of the pro- from the supranational and national to The programme is international and gramme is reflected in the range of the regional and local . The European addresses students from all over Europe insight it provides into European issues Studies programme, which focuses on as well as from other continents . Regions and regional problems . Students are to regional development, provides oppor- are increasingly attracting the attention follow an “Economics Track” or a “Politics tunities to analyse and understand de- of the scientific community and not only Track” within the European Studies velopments in Europe . Consequently, in a European context . The programme programme by selecting an appropriate students are equipped with tools that is taught in English and builds on basic portfolio of compulsory and elective enable them to participate in the pro- subjects within the Humanities and So- courses . During the third year of the cess of shaping Europe by working on cial Sciences, supplemented with basic programme students have the opportunity development projects run by private knowledge of regional development and to study in a different setting, either by enterprises, government institutions, intercultural communication . spending a term at a foreign university non-governmental organisations, and or completing an internship .

TITLE sdu.dk/eus Bachelor of Science /unisouthdenmark WHERE Sønderborg

135 B BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

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Name: Daniela Ţurcan Country: Moldova Study Programme: Market and Management Anthropology, BSc Campus: Odense

WHY DENMARK? theirs . The lectures are scheduled in such a way that The Scandinavian teaching method is internationally you have a lot of free time to study on your own . Group recognised for being effective . People I know who stud- work is also highly encouraged . You get to meet not ied here always returned with positive stories . English is only Danes but a lot of international students as well . a second language here so it was easy to find a programme in English . BEST EXPERIENCE? Getting to know my wonderful friends! Sometimes, it HOW IS SDU? makes me wonder how I lived without them . Passing The teachers are professional and friendly . They don’t the exams was also nice! make you feel inferior in any way, on the contrary, they encourage you to participate in discussions and ex- DENMARK IN 3 WORDS? press your opinion even though it may not coincide with Bicycles, running, blondes .

B 136 Market and Management BUSINESS AND Anthropology SOCIAL SCIENCES

Graduate with experience in conducting independent research, marked by both academic rigour and business relevance, under different cultural conditions.

PROGRAMME PROFILE sites for the scientific study of social The courses of the programme are all The skills and competences that you and economic life; of the ongoing chang- related to one of four “pillars”: acquire with the Market and Manage- es in people’s way of life and existential 1 . Anthropological understanding and ment Anthropology programme are concerns . analysis of culture those that organisations and corpora- 2 . Markets and consumer cultures tions are already, and increasingly will CONTENT 3 . Management challenges across the be, looking for amongst highly educated The programme uniquely provides clas- public and private sectors professionals and managers . You will sical anthropological learning about so- 4 . Globalisation and global economic learn how markets arise and change, ciety and humanity in combination with structures along with people’s values and daily managerial competences that are con- needs, in the interweaving of local culture crete and goal-oriented . Since cross- You will acquire a global mindset, an with global flows and structures . Your cultural competencies are pivotal, it is understanding of people’s cultural understanding of culture and economy compulsory for the students to spend values and the needs, challenges and and your skills in research methodology their fifth semester at a university abroad . desires of their everyday life, along with and project management will enable the ability to glean information from both you to create value for corporations and During this term, students will obtain stories and statistical charts, the ability public organisations, as they enter, further academic qualifications as well as to apply strong skills in communicating operate on and innovate for the global first-hand experience with independent analysis to a wide audience, and the markets of the future . The programme collection of scientific data using an- ability to operate across diverse cultures uses markets and businesses as primary thropological fieldwork methods . when solving problems and seeing opportunities .

TITLE sdu.dk/en/mma Bachelor of Social Science /unisouthdenmark WHERE Odense

137 B BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

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138 Accounting BUSINESS AND and Economics SOCIAL SCIENCES

Develop a diversified foundation for management accounting with this programme which fuses classic conventional models with the innovative contemporary models developing now.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT Compulsory courses The profile targets students who are The programme consists of advanced • Advanced Microeconomics looking for management accounting economics and accounting courses that • Management Accounting positions where they are able to analyse include advanced microeconomics and • Industrial Economics the consequences of using various industrial economics . These courses • Financial Accounting management accounting tools that address the way in which rational eco- • Master’s thesis include more conventional methods nomic agents behave and how they and more recent models based on interact, and designing optimum control Furthermore, two courses must economic theory . mechanisms is a central aspect of the be chosen among the following: programme . • Advanced Management Accounting The programme is designed to lead to a • Supply Chain Inventory and career path that includes jobs at the top The required course work includes Production Planning level of private and public firms . Management Accounting and Financial • Strategic Issues in Supply Chain Accounting . During these courses mod- Management ern economic theory is used to address • Foundations of Organisation the use of accounting information to • Foundations of Strategy manage oganisations and to construct • Advanced Economic Evaluation and interpret financial statements . • Pharmaceutical Economics

TITLE sdu.dk/msc-accecon Master of Science in Economics /unisouthdenmark WHERE Odense

139 Macroeconomics – BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Growth and Fluctuations

Acquire insight into the workings of the global macroeconomy, past and present, and be able to navigate and make sound decisions in a rapidly changing global macroeconomic context.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT Compulsory courses The purpose of this profile is to enable The profile revolves around three core • Economic Growth you to ask and answer questions that areas: economic growth, international • Macroeconomics and History are characteristic of applications of monetary economics, and international • Microeconometrics policy analysis in the area of macro- trade . Important issues within economic • International Trade Theory and Policy economics, which is taken to include growth are questions of whether poor • Master’s thesis economic growth, business cycle fluc- countries will catch up with rich coun- tuations, and international economic tries, whether China’s growth can con- Furthermore, three courses must issues such as trade and capital tinue, and whether growth in the West be chosen among the following: movements . will be permanently reduced in a post- • Long-Run Determinants of Economic crisis world . Important issues within Outcomes You will obtain knowledge of theories international monetary economics are • Industrial Economics and historical cases related to the above choice exchange regime, exchange rate • Time Series Econometrics with issues, and will be able to apply these formation, currency crisis, and policy Applications in Finance and Macro theories and this historical knowledge spillovers of fiscal and monetary policies . • Topics in International Trade and to answer specific questions related to Important issues within international Macroeconomics trends and events in the global economy . trade theory are the welfare impacts of • Advanced Statistics free mobility of goods, services, capital • Asset Pricing The profile targets students who see the and labour . International trade theory • Derivatives and Risk Management global arena as their future employment also deals with the effects of various • Housing and Urban Economics field . Students will be qualified for jobs forms of protectionist measures, regional in both the private and the public sector, integration such as the formation of a but mainly in globally oriented private customs union and an internal market, firms (including banks) and international and the role of the WTO in the world organisations . economy .

TITLE sdu.dk/en/Uddannelse/Kandidat/ Master of Science in Economics CandOeconMacroecon

WHERE /unisouthdenmark Odense

140 Macroeconomics – Economics and BUSINESS AND Growth and Fluctuations Project Management SOCIAL SCIENCES

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.

PROGRAMME PROFILE The other courses (Advanced Economic Furthermore, two courses must The programme focuses on improving Evaluation and Project Management be chosen among the following: your analytical skills in economics and and the Consultant Role) are both • Microeconometrics on training you in the use of the quanti- related to the methodology of Project • Advanced Microeconomics tative and qualitative tools that a con- Management and appraisal . The com- • Management Accounting sultant or project manager needs to pulsory courses are supplemented by • Pharmaceutical Economics know . a wide range of courses primarily in ap- • Advanced Health Economics plied microeconomics and econometrics . • Time Series Econometrics with CONTENT Applications in Macro and Finance The profile has four compulsory courses Compulsory courses • Environmental Economics in areas that are especially relevant for • Project Management and the • Advanced Statistics economic policy analysis where program- Consultant Role • Housing and Urban Economics mes and projects must be designed and • Industrial Economics • Foundations of Organisation evaluated . Two of the courses are related • Advanced Economic Evaluation • Supply Chain Inventory and to strategic issues connected with mar- • Foundations of Strategy Production Planning kets and their regulation and to internal • Master’s thesis • Macroeconomics and History company organisation (Industrial Eco- nomics and Foundations of Strategy) .

TITLE sdu.dk/msc-epm Master of Science in Economics /unisouthdenmark WHERE Odense

141 Finance and BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Economics

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.

PROGRAMME PROFILE the models . Graduates from the pro- ematical-statistical modelling . Therefore, A Master of Science in Finance and gramme have been trained to under- the programme requires competences Economics has broad knowledge and stand and apply current and future in mathematics and statistics consider- understanding of central financial prob- financial research, which is a key quality ably above upper secondary school lems that arise in corporations and in the financial industry where research level . ordinary households . The constituent is rapidly transformed into innovative compulsory courses provide a profound procedures and products . As such, the Compulsory courses understanding of the key issues in programme is the ideal background for • Advanced Corporate Finance finance as well as the methods and an exciting career in the financial indus- • Derivatives and Risk Management models employed to analyse them . try . Finance courses are taught mainly • Asset Pricing Graduates are encouraged to relate by faculty members dedicated to offer- their financial knowledge of microeco- ing a high-quality research-based finance Furthermore, three courses must nomic, macroeconomic and accounting programme . be chosen among the following: concepts and to apply econometric • Management Accounting techniques to financial data . Courses consist of lectures typically with • Industrial Economics 20-40 students and occasional problem • Dynamic Asset Allocation CONTENT solving in class . During several courses, • Dynamic Corporate Finance and In- Masters of Science in Finance and Eco- students are encouraged to work on vestments nomics have a firm analytical foundation assignments in groups . The courses • Empirical and Computational Finance and can formulate and utilise advanced are quite challenging and students are • International Trade Theory and Policy models for a number of important finan- expected to have basic knowledge in cial problems, and possess an under- finance . Financial Economics employs standing of the practical applicability of a microeconomic foundation and math-

TITLE sdu.dk/msc-fineco Master of Science in Economics /unisouthdenmark WHERE Odense

142 Health Care Management BUSINESS AND and Economics SOCIAL SCIENCES

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.

PROGRAMME PROFILE on health care institutions . In addition, sector . The third, Advanced Economic The focal point of this profile is the eco- students will gain strong analytical skills Evaluation, combines health care with nomics of health care . The profile is within applied economics in general . economics . The compulsory courses designed to provide specialisation in are supplemented with courses that the related fields of health economics, This is a qualification that can further deal with traditional health economic health policy and health care manage- career opportunities both in the private fields or courses that deal with management . and the public sector - nationally as well ment and accounting issues . as internationally . Students can expect The demand for students with compe- to find employment in public adminis- Compulsory courses tencies within health economics and trations, government departments and • Advanced Health Economics related fields continues to increase as agencies, management consultancies, • Microeconometrics the demand for more advanced and international organisations, the pharma- • Advanced Economic Evaluation expensive health care puts pressure on ceutical industry and academia . • Master’s thesis policy decision makers and health care industry managers . The purpose of the CONTENT Furthermore, three courses must profile is to give students the capacity The programme has three compulsory be chosen among the following: to ask questions that are characteristic courses . The first, Advanced Health • Pharmaceutical Economics when it comes to applications and policy Economics, provides in-depth insight • Health Systems and Policy analysis within the health care sector . into the health care sector with the • Advanced Microeconomics emphasis on understanding the rela- • Industrial Economics The profile gives students the ability to tionships between resource allocation, • Personnel Economics use economic theory and methods to organisations and economic incentives . • Management Accounting give reflective answers . Students will The second, Microeconometrics, pro- gain competencies in analysing policies vides students with a firm foundation for and governance issues with an emphasis analysing outcomes in the health care

TITLE sdu.dk/msc-hcme Master of Science in Economics /unisouthdenmark WHERE Odense

143 Global Marketing and BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Innovation Management

How do companies deal with the increased globalisation and competition? They advertise, promote and introduce their products and services globally, and use innovation as a competitive parameter. This programme is for students who would like to get a job in global marketing and innovation management in international companies.

PROGRAMME PROFILE especially the opportunities and pitfalls CONTENT The MSc EBA Global Marketing and In- in managing these processes and pro- The Global Marketing and Innovation novation Management supplies you with jects . In addition to a strong practice Management programme comprises the knowledge, the skills and the exper- oriented academic foundation, you will eight core modules, (including a team tise required to analyse, plan, manage acquire managerial skills and tools that project assignment) and three elective and implement marketing and innova- you can apply in your future career . modules . One elective module may be tion strategies on the global market . You replaced by a company project includ- will obtain a thorough insight into how MSc Economics and Business Adminis- ing a short-term traineeship . to deal with the interplay between differ- tration - Global Marketing and Innova- ent internal and external stakeholders tion Management is a Master’s degree and factors that promote or inhibit ef- programme with commencement of ficient global marketing, entrepreneur- study in September and February . ship and innovation management, and

TITLE /unisouthdenmark MSc Economics and Business Administration - Global Marketing and Innovation Management

WHERE Slagelse

144 BUSINESS AND Microeconomics SOCIAL SCIENCES

The ever-changing technological and consumer developments in the consumer landscape mean networks and behaviours are constantly in flux. The Microeconomics programme encourages students to engage with these dilemmas as they develop analytical, technical and quantitative skills.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT Compulsory courses New technologies constantly change The primary focus is company market • Advanced Microeconomics the framework for competition between behaviour, i .e . the interaction between • Microeconometrics companies and their interaction with companies that compete, cooperate, • Industrial Economics consumers . The intensified use of the merge and split on different markets . • Master’s thesis Internet and modern communication The profile has three compulsory courses . technology creates new networks and Advanced Microeconomics, Industrial Furthermore, three courses must changes the market behaviour of con- Economics and Econometrics . In addi- be chosen among the following: sumers . tion, you must choose a number of • Advanced Game Theory elective courses, which could include • Housing and Urban Economics The microeconomic profile offers you a courses offered under other profiles . • Advanced Health Economics firm basis for understanding and react- A major element of the profile is the • Pharmaceutical Economics ing to these changes and it improves final thesis, where you analyse a topic • Advanced Economic Evaluation your knowledge of economic markets, of your own choice . • Economic Growth which can take on many forms . You will obtain comprehensive analytical, technical, and quantitative skills that enable you to pursue a career as an economist – nationally or globally – in industry, consultancies, public institutions, minis- tries, and public or private organisations .

TITLE sdu.dk/en/Uddannelse/Kandidat/ Master of Science in Economics CandOeconMircoecon

WHERE /unisouthdenmark Odense

145 Accounting BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES and Finance

The programme will explore the challenges and opportunities of implementing financial models as students analyse and evaluate specific financial management decisions.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CFO . Also of importance is the imple- Compulsory courses The essence of this profile is constituted mentation of financial models to support • Advanced Corporate Finance by Accounting and Finance . Students of management decisions in all types of • Management Accounting this profile will further their knowledge organisations . This includes the ability to • Foundations of Strategy regarding the key financial issues within independently analyse and evaluate spe- • Asset Pricing/Dynamic Asset firms . cific financial management decisions . Allocation • Financial Accounting You gain insight into and acquire skills CONTENT • Advanced Management in using methods and tools which can You will gain competences with regard Accounting support the competencies to develop to formulating and utilising advanced • Master’s thesis and solve advanced financial models . models in finance and manage compa- You will gain substantial knowledge nies’ financial functions in the role of e .g . about the function of financial markets, CFO . Graduates can implement finan- instruments and policies and the meth- cial models to support management ods and models to evaluate them . Finally, decisions in organisations of all types . you will gain competencies in formulat- The Master can independently analyse ing and solving advanced models in and make decisions designed to facili- finance and managing the financial tate specific financial decisions on the functions of firms, e .g . when acting as a part of management .

TITLE International Brainstormer sdu.dk/msc-accofin MSc in Economics and Business Adm . /unisouthdenmark

WHERE Odense

146 Accounting ”I WANT TO PURSUE AN and Finance INTERNATIONAL CAREER BECAUSE IT ONLY BRINGS BENEFITS”

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Name: Kuba Święcicki Country: Poland Study Programme: Accounting and Finance MSc Campus: Odense

WHY DENMARK? TELLS US WHY YOU ARE PART OF I always perceived Denmark and other Scandinavian coun- THE INTERNATIONAL BRAINSTORMER tries as places that present a great opportunity for personal PROGRAMME. and professional development . Denmark is well developed It is very useful . I’ve met interesting people, students, con- and one can gain plenty of useful life-experience by being sultants and various company workers . Thanks to them I here . have a better insight into the Danish culture and job market . Also receiving plenty of feedback from people I’ve met HOW IS THE STUDY ENVIRONMENT? has clarified my vision of what I’ll expect in my professional The teachers at SDU are very, very friendly and always will- career . ing to help . You can talk with them about everything in a very relaxed manner and also about topics not strictly con- I want to pursue an international career because it only nected to studies . Some of my teachers are not that much brings benefits . Certain unique experiences you can only older than me, especially ones from my tutorial classes . get while being abroad . Like making friends with people Thanks to this the study environment is chilled and without from all over the world, learning different approaches to any pressure . problem solving and gaining more opportunities for development .

147 ”IT DOES NOT ACTUALLY MATTER WHERE YOU ARE BUT WHO YOU ARE WITH”

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Name: Juraj Holub Country: Slovakia Study Programme: Brand Management and Marketing Communication MSc Campus: Odense

HOW IS DENMARK? AND LIFE OUTSIDE OF UNIVERSITY? I have always been inspired by Scandinavia . I found a I am involved with two of my classmates in a project programme I was interested in studying, at a university called Musikøkken . We bring electronic music to the with a good reputation, situated in a nice city . So here I Odense nightlife scene . Besides that, I enjoy going out, am! cycling, playing squash, writing and I spend a lot of time on photography . Studying in Denmark is very informal and basically entirely managed by the student . No one stands behind I always say that it does not actually matter where you your back and insists you must read this and that ar- are but who you are with . Making the friends that I have ticle . It is up to you how you arrange your time and found here and all the parties, conversations, dinners study plan . A great emphasis is put on group work and and bike rides that we have shared together has been professors highly encourage study groups and comple- an amazing experience . tion of assignments in collaboration with other classmates . HOW ARE THE DANES? Danes love cosiness and they enjoy spending time with their relatives and close friends . They are also very self- giving, well-meaning and understanding . They enjoy sharing things and they take care of each other .

148 Brand Management and BUSINESS AND Marketing Communication SOCIAL SCIENCES

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.

PROGRAMME PROFILE shifts caused by social media, creative Compulsory courses This profile focuses on marketing com- consumers, or consumer resistance . • Marketing Theory munication processes from the corporate • Advanced Marketing Communication to the brand level using advanced socio- CONTENT • Advanced Brand Management cultural theoretical perspectives on Students will become proficient in • Consumption Studies consumer markets . You will acquire the analysing contemporary relationships • Corporate Communication competence to analyse the fundamen- between marketing communications • Market and Communication tal social and cultural principles and and branding, the corporation and Ethnography logics that underlie contemporary consumer markets as well as applying • Master’s thesis communication and branding challenges, contemporary principles of cultural using state-of-the-art marketing thought brand management and ethnographic and advanced ethnographic methods . market research methods . In addition to a reflected understanding of traditional branding and marketing, you will gain deep insights into the

TITLE International Brainstormer sdu.dk/msc-bmmc MSc in Economics and Business Adm . /unisouthdenmark

WHERE Odense

149 Global Value BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Chain Management

This master programme equips you to manage the entire value chain by teaching you which activities are needed to create value for the customer and profit for the company. With a focus on the customer, expertise is gained on how to analyse, improve and innovate value chains in global business environments.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT beyond . Teaching consists of lectures, Increasing global competition means that The principal focus of this programme group work and project work . Work ex- companies need to identify international is the value chain in a global environ- perience can also be gained through competitive advantages and opportunities ment and how to create value for the an internship to contribute positively to the firm’s customer and the company . The first competitive strategy . step when a company produces goods Compulsory courses is to buy some raw materials, develop • Innovation in Value Chains With this programme, you acquire knowl- and produce the goods, pay the em- • Supply Chain Management edge in managing the global value chain ployees, stock the goods, transport, and Dynamics from innovation to international marketing distribute and market them . • Advanced Business management . Whether you want to Research Methods work in a small enterprise or an interna- All these activities are linked together • Inter-Organizational tional corporation, your expertise can and students of the Global Value Chain Relations Management ensure that business runs smoothly . Management Programme learn to look • Global Corporate Social Responsibility at them from an overall perspective . • Global Human Resource Management International students study alongside • Global E-Business Danish students, which offers you the • Global Marketing Management opportunity to establish contacts with • Master’s thesis students and institutions in Europe and

TITLE International Brainstormer /unisouthdenmark MSc in Economics and Business Adm .

WHERE Sønderborg

150 BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

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151 Change BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Management

Manage the challenge of a changing world.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT Compulsory courses How do companies thrive in an ever- The study programme focuses on the • Advanced Change Management, changing world? Would you like to work implementation of major and minor Strategy and Innovation with companies and people involved in changes in companies and organisa- • Advanced Methodology change processes requiring innovation, tions . You receive in-depth instruction in Social Sciences motivation and dynamism? in relevant areas of study, such as • Human Resource Management, change management, human resource Culture and Change The Master of Science in Change Man- management, industrial sociology, or- • Team Project agement gives you the knowledge, skills ganisational psychology, and project • Industrial Sociology and Management and expertise required to analyse, plan management . In addition to a strong – Motivation, Teamwork and Change and implement changes in the private technical/academic foundation, you will • Organisational Psychology and and public sectors . You gain a thorough acquire good managerial skills that you Changes in Organisations insight into stimulating challenges, in- can apply in your employment . • Project Management cluding business development, recruit- • Master´s thesis ment, human resource development, and conflict management .

TITLE International Brainstormer sdu.dk/mcs-cm MSc in Economics and Business Adm . /unisouthdenmark

WHERE Slagelse

152 Communication Management and BUSINESS AND Leadership SOCIAL SCIENCES

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.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT Compulsory courses Contemporary organisations increasingly Different modes and methods of com- • Human Resource Management conceive of, and handle, communica- munication will be discussed in the • Advanced Marketing tion as a strategic management issue organisational context of leadership Communication that cuts across conventional discipli- and human resource management . • Advanced Brand nary boundaries . In today’s business The programme aims to give you the Management world, strategic communication involves ability to analyse the dynamic interactions • Leadership and Organisational issues such as leadership, human re- of individual needs, company goals and Communication sources, technology, marketing commu- environmental factors in relation to • Corporate Communication nications, public relations, issues man- communication and leadership . • Market and Communication agement and crisis communication . Furthermore, you will gain knowledge Ethnography about and skills in using methods and • Master’s thesis This profile focuses on the interplay be- tools which are relevant for analysing tween internal and external communi- communication and leadership issues cation in both private and public sector in organisational as well as market organisations and enables students to contexts . integrate these dimensions into a coher- ent whole . The focus is on understanding integrated communication, leadership and human behaviour needed to manage human resources while meeting organisational objectives .

TITLE International Brainstormer sdu.dk/msc-cml MSc in Economics and Business Adm . /unisouthdenmark

WHERE Odense

153 Global Logistics and Supply Chain BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Management

Students will gain knowledge and skills in using tools and models designed to analyse, plan and optimise core areas of a firm.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT core areas of a firm . Strategic, tactical As a student of this profile, you will gain The profile Global Logistics and Supply and operational aspects of Operations a thorough insight into the main subjects Chain Management comprises four con- and Supply Chain Management are the that are relevant for Global Logistics, stituent courses: Supply Chain Inventory main focus areas of this profile . Supply Chain Management and Opera- and Production Planning, Supply Chain tions Management . Examples of such Links and Enterprise Resource Planning, Compulsory courses areas are: Supply Chain Designs, Fore- Strategic Issues in Supply Chain Man- • Supply Chain Inventory and casting, Project Scheduling, Capacity agement, and Management Accounting . Production Planning Planning, Sourcing Decisions, Logistics, These courses combine the strategic, • Value Chain Design/Foundations Sales and Operations Planning, Inven- tactical and operational aspects of sup- of Organisation tory Control with various types of demand ply chain management . Cost accounting • Supply Chain Links and Enterprise (deterministic, random and seasonal), and ERP outline certain control and in- Resource Planning Production Scheduling, Material Require- centive problems both in relation to the • Strategic Issues in Supply Chain ment Planning, Lean Manufacturing, individual partner in the chain and the Management Supply Chain Science (Capacity, Vari- total chain which are analysed more • Financial Accounting/Corporate ability, Batching, Flows, Buffering, closely in the second semester courses . Strategy and Organization Design Push/Pull Production), Coordination • Management Accounting Problems and Bull-whip Effects, and Moreover, you will gain knowledge about • Master’s thesis Contract Designs to Coordinate Supply and skills in using tools and models Chains . designed to analyse, plan and optimise

TITLE International Brainstormer sdu.dk/msc-glscm MSc in Economics and Business Adm . /unisouthdenmark

WHERE Odense

154 ”THE TEACHERS HERE ARE MORE AVAILABLE”

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Name: Ignacio Pérez Jiménez Country: Spain Study Programme: Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc Campus: Odense

WHY SDU? OUTSIDE SDU? I first came here as an Erasmus student . I was really happy I like to practice sports or go out with friends . I also like to with my experience so I wanted to continue my studies af- hang around with international students, meet new people terwards . or go to parties and the different events that this city offers .

The teachers here are more available for the students than THE INTERNATIONAL BRAINSTORMER PROJECT? in my home country and classes are based on a lot of stu- I believe it has been very useful in helping us to get into dent presentations, group work and class discussions, the Danish job market . We learned a lot of things about the which I find very interesting . The study environment is business culture in Denmark, we made new contacts and it friendly and the university facilities are accessible at any has definitely been helpful for finding an internship . time .

155 International BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Business and Law

Do you want to develop an understanding of which tools can best support a firm’s environmental relationships, and its interactions with other firms, government and society?

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT Compulsory courses As a student of this profile you will gain The profile in International Business • European Company Law knowledge about and skills in using and Law gives you knowledge of and • International Market Relations methods and tools which can support skills in applying methods that can • Foundations of International Business learning within the areas of the legal support learning about the legal and • Perspectives on Law and Society and managerial aspects of international managerial aspects of international • International Management business and law through knowledge business and law, and the cultivation of • International Transport Law about perspectives on law and society . global perspectives on business as it • Master’s thesis You will therefore gain competencies in unfolds in cultural and national contexts defining and implementing your own is in focus . learning through independent work with seminars and the Master´s thesis .

TITLE International Brainstormer sdu.dk/msc-ibl MSc in Economics and Business Adm . /unisouthdenmark

WHERE Odense

156 International International Business BUSINESS AND Business and Law and Management SOCIAL SCIENCES

This programme provides you with an essential understanding of key areas such as international business strategy and managing people and organisations.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT Compulsory courses The profile in International Business The profile in International Business • Foundations of International Business and Management provides students and Management gives advanced • International Market Relations with an advanced understanding of the knowledge of marketing, retailing, ser- • Foundations of Organisation international business environment by vices, business-to-business, marketing • International Marketing Channels developing global perspectives on busi- research, and modules dealing with other • International Management ness, informed by a deep understanding functional areas that influence manage- • Corporate Strategy and Organisation of the different national and cultural rial marketing decisions . Design contexts in which firms operate . • Master’s thesis Furthermore, you will gain knowledge of In addition, the profile will further en- and skills in utilising the methods neces- hance your skills in using methods and sary to pursue a career in international tools which can support the firm’s re- (or domestic) marketing . Students will lationship to the external environment develop an essential understanding in and the interactions between firms, key areas such as international busi- governments and society in an inter- ness strategy and the management of national context . You will develop a people and organisations . Finally, stu- vital understanding of the importance of dents will gain competencies in manag- the human agent (executive, manager ing operations in foreign markets, e .g . and stakeholder) as the key business sales subsidiaries, joint ventures etc . catalyst and examine the balance between people and process-driven elements in an organisation .

TITLE International Brainstormer sdu.dk/msc-ibm MSc in Economics and Business Adm . /unisouthdenmark

WHERE Odense

157 ”SO I DID A BIT

BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCESOF RESEARCH AND LIKED SDU SO HERE I AM”

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Name: Johanne Country: Sweden Study Programme: International Business and Management Campus: Odense

WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO DENMARK? WHAT DO YOU THINK BEING AN INTERNATIONAL It was by total chance actually . I knew I wanted to study BRAINSTORMER CAN DO FOR YOU? again but not in Sweden . So I did a bit of research and I am hoping that I can get a good internship where I can liked SDU so here I am . The facts that the standard of edu- learn more and get more work experience I can use when cation is high and it is for free, like in Sweden were also I’m done with my degree . I also think it can help me to contributing factors . build a network here in Denmark, with like-minded students but also with different people on the work market . WHAT MAKES YOU WANT TO STAY IN DENMARK? I have been a lot in Denmark as a kid on vacation during the summers and I’ve always liked it . Now when I’ve lived here for a while I’ve really come to like the way of life, it is similar to Sweden but a bit more relaxed and that suits me perfectly . Denmark is focusing on international development and expansion which is very exciting as this gives good opportunities for the future .

158 BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

159 International Business BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES and Marketing

This programme provides you with an essential understanding of key areas such as international business strategy, globalisation and international marketing.

PROGRAMME PROFILE market research, imports, consultancy, The profile gives competences with re- The focus area of this programme is exporting services, marketing, direct gard to managing operations in foreign International Business and Marketing . marketing and distribution manage- markets with the help of sales subsidiaries Students of this profile will gain insight ment . Finally, students will become and joint ventures, etc . into and knowledge about different as- skilled in using methods which can sup- pects of marketing, retailing, services, port a career in international (or domes- Compulsory courses business to business, marketing re- tic) markets by means of working with a • Foundations of International Business search as well as knowledge on other large multinational, a smaller company, • International Market Relations functional areas that influence manage- or even new ventures . • Marketing Across Culture ment decisions in marketing . In addition, • International Marketing Channels students will gain knowledge about and CONTENT • Globalisation Processes skills in using methods and tools which The profile in International Business • New Market Development can support a career in marketing, and Marketing provides you witn an and Innovation sales, advertising or media related jobs . advanced understanding of the interna- • Master’s thesis tional business environment by develop- Students will also gain competencies in ing global perspectives on business analysing rules and regulations imposed based on in-depth knowledge of the by governments in order to pursue ca- various national and cultural contexts in reers in a number of areas including which firms operate .

TITLE International Brainstormer sdu.dk/msc-ibmar MSc in Economics and Business Adm . /unisouthdenmark

WHERE Odense

160 International Business BUSINESS AND and Marketing SOCIAL SCIENCES

“I FELL IN LOVE WITH DENMARK”

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Name: Andrea Sanz Home Country: Spain Study Programme: International Business and Marketing MSc Campus: Odense

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE DENMARK? WHAT IS YOUR BEST EXPERIENCE SO FAR? I was an Erasmus student in Aarhus two years ago when My best experience…there’s so many great moments that I fell in love with Denmark and the Scandinavian culture, so it’s not easy to pick one . If I had to choose, maybe it would when I had the chance to come back I did not have to think be the first day I had a decent conversation in Danish in the twice! supermarket where they understood me! It might sound stupid, but at that moment I realised how much my life WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AN INTERNATIONAL had changed in a good way! STUDENT IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY? It’s a busy life! I still haven’t met anyone who is bored . You HAVE YOU FOUND THE INTERNATIONAL make so many new friends and there’s so many events and BRAINSTORMER PROJECT USEFUL? activities that it’s almost impossible to stay home unless you I think it’s an amazing opportunity to get into the labour really, really take it seriously! market, and I’m really grateful that the university is putting so much effort into integrating the international students .

161 Management BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Accounting

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.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT Compulsory courses The finance function and management Students will gain competencies as • Management Accounting of firms are at the heart of this profile . regards preparation, development and • Foundations of Organisation These areas are important not only to usage of economic and other reporting/ • Supply Chain Inventory and production firms but also to modern control systems used in all types of Production Planning/ knowledge-based firms . firms . Foundations of Management • Financial Accounting Students will learn how to construct and Students will gain skills in designing • Advanced Management Accounting use financial and non-financial informa- financial reporting and other manage- • Supply Chain Links and Enterprise tion when making strategic decisions in ment models . Lastly, students will gain Resource Planning/ Corporate the firm . competencies in arguing for the conse- Strategy and Organisation Design quences of choosing different designs • Master’s thesis Furthermore, students will become pro- of management . ficient in using methods and tools which can support the generation of economic information which is essential to management of the firm . These methods are at the core of Management Accounting .

TITLE International Brainstormer sdu.dk/msc-maacc MSc in Economics and Business Adm . /unisouthdenmark

WHERE Odense

162 BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

163 Management of BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Innovation Processes

The programme ultimately develops student understanding of management theories and how they are realistically applied to practical business issues.

PROGRAMME PROFILE implementation of new technologies Compulsory courses Students of this profile will develop a and methods . At the final level, students • Foundations of Strategy firm grasp of, and competencies within, will be able to connect the technological • Foundations of Organisation the main subjects in contemporary aspects of the business with the com- • Management of Technology management of technological inno- mercial aspects . • Business Strategy vation and business development . • Organisation of Innovation Innovation is the key driver of long-term CONTENT • Theories and Methods of growth, also when it comes to devel- The profile Management of Innovation Technological Change opment of sustained competitive ad- Processes consists of six compulsory • Master’s thesis vantages . courses . These courses combine three distinct tracks: the first relates to formu- Furthermore, students will become pro- lating and implementing strategy, the ficient in using methods and tools which second to analysing and designing in- can support business development, novative organisations, and the third consulting and management of innova- concerns management of technology . tion processes . Students will also ac- Each track has a clear progression that quire competencies in leading business develops the individual student’s knowl- level and corporate level projects that edge about theories and how to apply involve development, introduction and these to practical business issues .

TITLE International Brainstormer sdu.dk/msc-mip MSc in Economics and Business Adm . /unisouthdenmark

WHERE Odense

164 Management of ”A MULTI- BUSINESS AND CULTURAL SOCIAL SCIENCES Innovation Processes ENVIRONMENT WITH A RELAXED ATMOSPHERE”

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Name: Enrico Country: Italy Study Programme: Management of Innovation Processes MSc Campus: Odense

WHY SDU? can get to know at least one new person every day . I also go I was looking for a Master in innovation and the programme out to explore the city and surrounding areas by bike . I like that SDU proposed met my needs perfectly . I also had the climbing, indoor only of course as Denmark is breathtak- good fortune to know several guys who are studying at this ingly flat! university and they spoke very highly of it . So the decision was easy . BENEFITS OF STUDYING ABROAD? Studying in a country that is not your own makes you much The many international students here help create a multi- more open and tolerant . Living every day with people from cultural environment with a relaxed atmosphere . There is all over the world stimulates discussions and exchanges no particular formality with the teachers which is complete- that help us all to be flexible in our thinking and to expand ly different from what we are accustomed to back home . our cultural horizons . This is something absolutely positive . It pushes you to break barriers, and go beyond, the pat- OUTSIDE SDU? terns that you can fall into by staying at home . There are many activities organised both on and off campus . This is a great thing and it is quite possible that you

165 ”THE FACT THAT

BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES THERE ARE NO TUITION FEES WAS ALSO VERY ATTRACTIVE”

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Name: Alba Carmona Country: Spain Study Programme: Management of People MSc Campus: Odense

WHY SDU? companies have a more international focus; therefore Scandinavian universities are well known for their high- an international profile can help you to gain quality education . I was looking for a Master in Human professional success . Resources within Scandinavian countries and the programme offered here was the one I liked most . The fact The programme gave me the chance to get some in- that there are no tuition fees was also very attractive . sights into the working environment in Denmark . It has taught me to exploit new opportunities and allowed me The system is very different from the Spanish one . to gain essential networking and has introduced me to Classes are less theoretical and more applied to real some of my fellow students . life . It is more about understanding the concepts and It has definitely opened a new door to my future being able to implement them in real cases than just career . memorising for exams . DESCRIBE THE DANES? WHY DID YOU JOIN THE Danes have a great welfare system and work-life bal- INTERNATIONAL BRAINSTORMERS? ance . They know perfectly how to differentiate between Sadly, the situation of my country does not give me too their work and personal life . In my opinion, this makes many opportunities . In today’s globalised world, them very relaxed, kind and helpful people .

166 Management BUSINESS AND of People SOCIAL SCIENCES

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.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT Compulsory courses The focus of this profile is Management Students of this profile will concentrate • Human Resource Management of People . This profile will expand the on the compulsory courses listed below . • Foundations of Management individual student’s competencies with- These courses combine three distinct • Foundations of Organisation in contemporary management and or- tracks: the first track relates to human • Leadership and Organisational ganisation, which will enable students resource management, the second to Communication to develop structured and principled in- the key challenges of managing people, • Personnel Economics sights regarding the important issues of and the third track concerns the task of • Corporate Strategy and managing people . The profile takes as analysing and designing organisations . Organisation Design its point of departure the best in current Each track is defined by a clear progres- • Master’s thesis management and organisation research sion which helps further the individual and practice . student’s knowledge about theories and how to apply these to practical business Students will develop their theoretical issues . Students will also gain competen- and practical skills, and will be able to cies regarding corporate staff functions, take charge of key management func- general or human resource management tions and projects in human resource and consulting . management . Ultimately, the profile strengthens the student’s ability to think This profile is particularly suitable for in principled ways about the key policies students who want to pursue a career and choices of recruiting and retaining in the field of human resource manage- talent, and how to apply skills in the ment . design of policies and programmes .

TITLE International Brainstormer sdu.dk/msc-manpeop MSc in Economics and Business Adm . /unisouthdenmark

WHERE Odense

167 Marketing and BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Innovation

Students explore the aspects of leadership and competitive advantage in global markets, as well as customer insight and competitive situations.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT Compulsory courses Today’s global markets are constantly The programme combines courses on • Framework Conditions for changing . Businesses need managers innovation management and marketing . Development of the Firm who understand how to take on leader- It also offers courses in strategy and • Methodology of the Social Sciences ship to ensure competitive advantage in competition, project management, mar- and Qualitative Methods such markets and specialists who can keting research and research methodol- • Buyer Behaviour develop knowledge about customers ogy . A combination of project work, • Project Management and the competitive situation to create group work and lectures improves your • Strategy and Competition information for innovation management . ability to analyse and solve problems • Quantitative Market Research and thereby teaches you how to man- Methods This programme enables you to spot age the many different aspects related • Innovation Management and take advantage of new business to marketing and innovation . • Seminar in Marketing and Innovation opportunities . You can use the compe- • Master’s thesis tences when participating in innovation projects and in creating marketing plans for existing products ensuring that your business maintains its competitive edge .

TITLE International Brainstormer sdu.dk/msc-markinno MSc in Economics and Business Adm . /unisouthdenmark

WHERE Esbjerg

168 Marketing and Regional Economics and BUSINESS AND Innovation Business Development SOCIAL SCIENCES

The programme is focused on the interdependence between the regional economy and business activities. The programme has a dual perspective, as the study activities encompass two main areas of knowledge creation.

PROGRAMME PROFILE and market access, and the programme’s on the 3rd semester of the programme The programme has a dual perspective, study activities provide answers to a to study abroad at a partner university with two main focus areas in knowledge range of questions within that field . or gain work experience by completing creation . an internship . CONTENT One area concerns itself with the factors This is reflected in the programme Compulsory courses determining regional development in structure as a number of issues con- • Policy Framework for Regional terms of economic performance and nected to regional development are Development & Innovation creating a fertile environment for busi- considered from a policy perspective • Organisation & Management ness and industry . The study of the de- and from a business management per- - SCM and Value Chain Analysis velopment of markets and their interre- spective: Innovation, spatial analysis • Regional Economic Growth: lationship with underlying factors of and econometrics (GIS), growth models Concepts & Models growth is an important element of the and business development drivers are • Introduction to Spatial Analysis programme area, as well as the analysis among the topics covered by the pro- & Econometrics of the strategic significance of specific gramme courses . The programme is • Regional Marketing: Concepts and markets in different parts of the world . taught in English by an international Methods - Introduction to GIS In the second area of study the pro- faculty and is attractive to students of • Advanced Spatial Analysis & gramme provides students with in- many nationalities, ensuring a stimulat- Econometrics depth analyses of the specific design of ing diversity of approaches to a wide • Urban & Regional Economics policies fostering development of mar- range of regional issues . Students are • Drivers of Regional and Business kets and of strategies contributing to the thus offered the opportunity to study in Development strength of this development, i e. . regional an international atmosphere and estab- • The Territorial Agenda from an Eco- business and development strategies . lish contacts with students in Europe nomic Development and Business and beyond . Teaching is organised as Perspective/Research Seminar Both areas are closely connected to the lectures, group work and projects . Fur- • Master’s thesis issue of firms’ choice of location, choice thermore, students have the possibility

TITLE International Brainstormer sdu.dk/msc-rebd MSc in Economics and Business Adm . /unisouthdenmark

WHERE Sønderborg

169 Sports and Event BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Management

This dynamic programme engages the student with the complexities of the market and explores entertainment industry and sports governance, alongside project innovation management through qualitative and quantitative methods.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT Compulsory courses Companies in the sports and event sec- The programme combines courses on • Entertainment Markets and Business tor operate in complex markets . Their the entertainment industry and sports • Methodology of the Social Sciences customers are spectators as well as governance with advanced manage- and Qualitative Methods advertisers and sponsors . Furthermore, ment and marketing courses . It also • Sports Governance competition is regulated by sports asso- offers courses in strategy and competi- • Project Management ciations such as FIFA . At the same time, tion, project and innovation manage- • Strategy and Competition some athletes and artists are club em- ment, and qualitative and quantitative • Quantitative Market Research ployees as well as assets which can be methods . A combination of project Methods bought and sold . In the entertainment work, group work and lectures helps • Innovation Management industries, audiences’ tastes sometimes you learn how to manage the many • Seminar in Sports and Events clash with cultural objectives and values . different aspects of the sports and • Master’s thesis Businesses in the sports and event sector event sector . need managers with special knowledge of these issues that enable them to manage companies to competitive advantage .

TITLE International Brainstormer sdu.dk/sportandevent MSc in Economics and Business Adm . /unisouthdenmark

WHERE Esbjerg

170 BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

171 ”IT IS A GREAT

BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES PLACE TO ENJOY A MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT”

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Name: Alexandra Country: Germany Study Programme: Strategic Entrepreneurship MSc Campus: Kolding

WHY SDU? HOW IS IT TO STUDY ABROAD? SDU offers a lot of different and interesting Master pro- It is not completely new to me since I went abroad dur- grammes . It is quite a big university with five campuses ing my time as a Bachelor student . It is about the over- spread across Southern Denmark . With many interna- all experience of getting to know a new culture, their tional students it is a great place to enjoy a multicultural currency and weird habits! It’s a great chance to shape environment . your view of the world because you meet a lot of new people . Looking back I think the experience of living There are only about thirty people in a class which abroad makes you wiser! results in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere . Communi- cation between students and lecturers seems to be very HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE DENMARK? important here . There is always somebody to talk to if I had never heard any Danish before I came to Den- help is needed . I have experienced tremendous sup- mark . So I decided to start learning the language with port right from the start in terms of finding accommoda- some difficulty! “Hyggelig” is the best Danish word to tion or getting through all the paperwork . describe life here! It roughly translates as “cosy!”

172 Strategic BUSINESS AND Entrepreneurship SOCIAL SCIENCES

Students are prepared with the skills to manage the modern organisation competing on innovation within a global business environment.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT Compulsory courses Strategic Entrepreneurship provides you You gain the ability to manage, renew • Intrapreneurship and with comprehensive theoretical and and strategically develop small, medi- Entrepreneurship Theory and Policy hands-on knowledge of entrepreneur- um-sized and major corporations and • Internationalisation and Growth ship . the public sector in a complex and • Project Management changing business environment . The • Idea Generation The aim of the programme is to provide combined theoretical and practical • Network, Resources and you with the managerial capabilities approach ensures in-depth knowledge Entrepreneurship Strategy necessary to work with, develop and fa- of contemporary research and business • Organisation and Entrepreneurship cilitate various types of entrepreneurial practices, as well as the framework, Facilitation activity in international contexts by skills and tools arising from the hands-on • Performance Measurement and combining knowledge of entrepreneur- experience required for entrepreneurial Financial Planning ship, business development and net- activities for change and progress locally, • Methods of Idea Evaluation works with an international perspective . nationally and internationally . • Master´s thesis

With these capabilities at your command, you become an attractive asset for the modern organisation competing on innovation in a global business environment .

TITLE International Brainstormer sdu.dk/msc-stratent MSc in Economics and Business Adm . /unisouthdenmark

WHERE Kolding

173 Marketing, Globalisation BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES and Culture

The creative and tactical come together to propel a comprehensive understanding of what drives culture and how that translates into consumer habits and trends.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT Compulsory courses This profile is centred on Globalisation The profile focuses on tools for under- • Marketing Theory and Cultural Marketing . standing globalisation processes and • Marketing Across Cultures their impact on consumer markets and • Advanced Brand Management Students of this profile will develop skills includes cross-cultural issues . • Globalisation Processes and knowledge within the main subjects: • Consumption Studies socio-cultural perspectives on consump- Students will gain competencies in inter- • Market and Communication tion, marketing and branding as well preting the contemporary relationships Ethnography ethnographic approaches to market between marketing and culture as well • Master’s thesis research using advanced marketing as discerning and managing similarities theory . and differences between different cultures . In conclusion, students will become As a consequence of choosing this proficient in applying contemporary profile, students will become able to principles of cultural brand management analyse the fundamental social and and ethnographic market research cultural principles and logics that spur methods in a globalising and globalised processes of globalisation and their cultural economy . consequences for markets, corporations and consumers .

TITLE International Brainstormer sdu.dk/msc-mgc MSc in Economics and Business Adm . /unisouthdenmark

WHERE Odense

174 ”YOU GET TO

BUSINESS AND MEET A LOT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD”

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Name: Anastasija Gogoļeva Country: Latvia Study Programme: Marketing, Globalisation and Culture MSc Campus: Odense

WHY SDU? important to explore different cultures more deeply, by liv- I really liked the curriculum of my study programme . The ing among them . Being an international student gives you description of the courses sounded interesting and so far, I this opportunity . You are part of an international environ- haven’t been disappointed . The second influence on my ment so you get to meet a lot of people from different parts decision was the biking part of Danish lifestyle . It might of the world, explore not only the country you are in at the sound silly, but I love everything about bikes . I used to cycle moment but other cultures by meeting people from all over a lot back at home, so it was already kind of embedded in the world . my daily discipline . THE DANES? WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AN INTERNATIONAL They are unique, just like people from any other place in STUDENT IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY? the world . I find myself kind of addicted to this feeling – being a for- eigner! It’s not only important to travel in life, but also

175 Strategy and BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Organisation

This programme supports skills central to management consulting, corporate staff functions, general management and business development.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT strategy and industry analysis, organisa- This profile is centred on Strategy and Students will develop skills in using tion design and the determination of the Organisation . Students who choose this methods and tools which can support scope of the firm . profile will gain greater knowledge with- careers in management consulting, cor- in the main subjects in contemporary porate staff functions, general manage- Compulsory courses strategic management and organisation ment or business development . • Foundations of Strategy design . The content of the profile is • Foundations of Organisation based on the best in contemporary Students will also become experienced • Value Chain Design strategy and organisation research and in leading business level and corporate • Business Strategy practice . The main focus is on formula- level strategy and business improvement • Corporate Strategy and tion and implementation of business projects . Organisation Design and corporate strategy . • Advanced Strategy and Ultimately, students will gain competen- Organisation Theory cies in developing and implementing • Master’s thesis business and corporate strategy, business

TITLE International Brainstormer sdu.dk/msc-stratorg MSc in Economics and Business Adm . /unisouthdenmark

WHERE Odense

176 Environmental and BUSINESS AND Resource Management SOCIAL SCIENCES

M.Sc. in Environmental and Resource Management combine natural science, technical and social science which enable the students to create sustainable solutions by addressing the environmental problems of tomorrow.

PROGRAMME PROFILE or future environmental strategies and taken at University of Southern Den- Are you interested in obtaining analyti- policies within an organisation or at a mark or Aalborg University in Esbjerg, cal and empirical skills for solving the societal level . abroad or partly in the form of practical environmental problems of tomorrow? experience (students must prepare re- Are you interested in finding balances As an M .Sc . in Environmental and Re- ports in order to get credit for this) . among environmental, economic and source Management your job opportuni- social interest? To answer these ques- ties will be many: for example working Compulsory courses tions, you need a thorough understand- as an advisor for business leaders, who • Research Forum ing of the many approaches toward the must consider environmental impacts of • Environmental Chemistry environmental problems . Then the pro- their decisions and develop competitive • Sustainability gramme in Environmental and Re- advantage . Environmental leaders will • Resource Characterisation & Conver- source Management might be just right benefit from the business skills in com- sion Technologies of Resources for you . bination with natural science, technical • Holistic Design for Sustainability: and economic issues in their proposed Systems, Processes and Products Graduates from this programme attain a solutions to environmental problems . • Advanced Environmental & Resource set of competencies, which allow them Economics and Management to work with a great number of different CONTENT • Project Management tasks in environmental management – The programme is based on mandatory • Multivariate Data Analysis both in the public and the private sec- and elective courses; as such the first • Innovation Management tor, as well as in NGOs and stakeholder two semesters are composed of manda- • Master’s thesis organisations . Graduates will be able to tory courses whereas the third semester design and conduct analysis of existing has a flexible content . Electives can be

TITLE International Brainstormer sdu.dk/erm MSc in Environmental and Resource Management /unisouthdenmark

WHERE Esbjerg

177 Comparative Public Policy and Welfare BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Studies

The programme traces the interaction between political interests and public policy and its impact on society.

PROGRAMME PROFILE public policy helps shape the world we The Master gives you knowledge, skills Our international group of teachers pro- live in and affect our lives with regard to and competencies to achieve a career vides you with state-of-the-art knowledge work, family and social life . It will give as civil servant in government or public on European comparative policy and you an advanced understanding of key sector agencies, a policy analysts in in- politics relating to welfare . They give you policy issues in modern societies includ- terest organisations, NGO’s or in private the skills to pick the best theories and ing labour markets, work/life balance, consulting, or as a PhD researcher in master different methods . Through social care, inequality and welfare issues . social sciences . hands-on experiences you gain competencies in analysing welfare states both The Master has four terms over two Compulsory courses in a comparative and global perspective . years . Three terms consist of compul- • Comparative Welfare State Policies sory and elective courses . You special- • Comparative Methods and Data The multi- and interdisciplinary pro- ise during the third semester which you • Development and Reform of the gramme profile is the perfect match for can also take at another university or as Welfare State students interested in the transforma- project-oriented studies at a relevant in- • Concepts, Method and Data tions of the European welfare states as stitution or organisation in Denmark or • Comparative Public Administration managers and analysts in the public abroad . The final term is devoted to • Comparative Welfare State and Labour sector or as consultants in national and writing the Master’s thesis . Market Analysis international interest organisations, the • Master’s thesis private sector or NGO’s . Teaching is based on lectures, seminars, and discussions combining theo- CONTENT retical and methodological knowledge The programme encourages you to with hands-on analyses of relevant understand and analyse how the inter- empirical problems and cases . action between political interests and

TITLE sdu.dk/msc-cppws MSc in Social Sciences /unisouthdenmark WHERE Odense

178 European BUSINESS AND Studies SOCIAL SCIENCES

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 CONTENT During the third semester, students “Europe of Regions” has become a The study programme offers the oppor- choose electives from either campus to fashionable way to describe European tunity to take electives at the University specialise according to their interests . integration, but politicians, businesses of Flensburg during the third semester, The master thesis is written at SDU and civil society usually do not have a including the possibility of earning a during the fourth semester . clear picture of what “Europe of Regions” dual degree . Students can also special- actually means . The Campus Sønder- ise by taking electives from other master Compulsory courses borg profile in European Studies offered programmes offered at the Department • Boundaries, Territorial States and in cooperation with the University of of Border Region Studies in Sønderborg, Sovereignty in a Regionalised and Flensburg will make the students familiar or by completing a company/institution Globalised World with ‘regions’ in the broadest sense, using internship or a study term abroad . • European Border Region historical, cultural, political, administrative Development and economic approaches to the term During the first year, you will choose • Communication and Media ‘region’ and to illustrate the concept between two tracks: A track offered in • European Regions, Regionalism, within European integration . The pro- Sønderborg focusing on the concept of Regionalisation – Theories, gramme focuses on borders and border the “Europe of Regions”, where you will Typologies, Histories regions and includes a sophisticated be introduced to regions through an in- • European Integration and the course on qualitative social science terdisciplinary programme with special Regional Dimension methods . Borders still represent barri- focus on borders and border regions . • Social Change and Mobility ers to integration, and border regions Or a track offered at the University of • Qualitative Methods and Historical are laboratories of European integration . Flensburg which focuses on more gen- Analysis eral aspects of European integration . • Master’s thesis

TITLE sdu.dk/mes Master of Science /unisouthdenmark WHERE Sønderborg

179 International BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Security and Law

The political, social, and historical fields 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 state organisations, non-governmental organisations, aid work or post-conflict development.

PROGRAMME PROFILE tion to international conflicts . A combi- Compulsory Courses In today’s world, conflicts are multiple, nation of compulsory and elective courses • Introduction to International complex and volatile, and they need in the disciplines of Law and International Relations* to be handled . Outsiders involved in Relations provides you with the tools • Introduction to International Law* conflict management may experience and knowledge for a career in organisa- • International Order since 1815* hostilities, development, and peace tions involved in analysing, managing • Philosophy of the Law of Nations* enforcement in one single day . We offer and solving international conflicts . • New Wars and Conflict this master programme to train interdis- Teaching is based on lectures, group • The Laws of War ciplinary experts to work in complex work and discussions combining theo- • The Ethics of War and Peace security environments and help organi- retical background knowledge with • International Organisations sations prepare for and manage them . relevant empirical problems and cases . • International Prosecution of Genocide, You are encouraged to connect major War Crimes and Crimes against CONTENT theories with concrete events, e .g . con- Humanity The Master of Social Sciences in Inter- necting state-building theory with events • Human Security and Building Peace national Security and Law is a two-year in Kosovo or Libya . The programme also • Master’s thesis programme which encourages you to offers students the opportunity to take analyse and understand the interaction one term at another university or do *Your background determines the first between politics, law and ethics in rela- an internship in Denmark or abroad . semester

TITLE www.sdu.dk/securitylaw Master of Social Science /internationalSecurityandLaw WHERE Odense

180 International “BROADEN YOUR BUSINESS AND HORIZONS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Security and Law BECOME MORE SELF-CONFIDENT”

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Name: Georgios Sourgiadakis Home Country: Greece Study Programme: International Security and Law MSc Campus: Odense

HOW IS THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT? hanging out with international students you can improve your The teachers are very friendly, willing to answer to all your English skills . As for the university, the experience of a totally questions and to help you with everything you need . They different system of education helps you to broaden your ho- base their lectures on discussions and use different ways of rizons and become more self-confident . Teaching, such as the use of slides and videos avoiding long boring lectures . Moreover, they encourage student commu- WHAT ARE THE DANES LIKE IN YOUR OPINION? nication and cooperation . Well, Danes are very polite, willing to help you any time and make you feel comfortable . It is really impressive that every- WHAT DO YOU GAIN FROM STUDYING ABROAD? one is able to speak English, making communication more By studying abroad you gain experiences that would be dif- easy and friendly . Finally it is true that they are the happiest ficult to gain back home . You learn new languages, observe people in the world! different cultures and visit new places and countries . By

181 ”I ALWAYS

BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ENJOY MY INTERACTIONS WITH DANES”

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Name: Caitlin O’Brien Country: United States Study Programme: International Security and Law Campus: Odense

WHY DENMARK? through the city streets, I’m probably running on the I spent one of my undergraduate semesters in Co- path alongside the river that winds through several city penhagen and was immediately impressed with the parks and the Odense Zoo . I’ve also become a regular academic atmosphere I encountered, as well as the visitor at Brandt’s, the art museum in town . broader feeling of the Danish lifestyle . When my semester ended in 2011, I knew it was only a matter of time THE DANES? before I made my way back here . Sincere and appreciative . They may not always be the most outwardly expressive people in the world, but I al- OUTSIDE SDU? ways enjoy my interactions with Danes, young and old . I love exploring the city – Odense is filled with cosy ca- They are agreeable and engaging, and often have a fes and restaurants, beautiful parks and natural areas, great sense of humour . and endless hidden gems to discover . If I’m not biking

182 Cultural Sociology

in Law, Power and BUSINESS AND Social Justice SOCIAL SCIENCES

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.

PROGRAMME PROFILE Furthermore, you will get an insight to The first semester concentrates on socio- We live in a rapidly changing society . how the legal system is challenged by cultural perspectives on law in national This dynamic reality creates great social changes and different types of and international settings . The second possibilities for innovation and learn- meetings between cultures, professions, semester investigates the interaction being but also new types of marginalised sectors and institutions . tween marginalised groups and the legal groups and cultural encounters . There system where students gain insight into is a growing need for developing the or- CONTENT socio-cultural problems related to case ganisation of society including its legal The programme offers a unique combi- work and clientisation . The third semes- system and power structures in order to nation of sociological, legal and anthro- ter investigates cultural encounters cope with social changes and secure pological theory . It has a practice-oriented within the legal system with focus on social justice . approach where you will learn advanced how law affects citizens differently and methodological skills of interviewing, sta- causes diverse reactions . The fourth The master programme in Cultural Soci- tistics and field research . Furthermore, semester is devoted to writing the ology – Law, Power and Social Justice you will learn about a set of methodological Master’s thesis provides you with qualified interdisciplinary tools for evaluating the effects of legisla- skills which you need in order to investi- tive initiatives as well as the cooperation Compulsory courses gate and act on problems related to the between authorities, organisations and • Law, Power and Professions relationship between law and society . citizens . • Naming, Claiming and Framing Access to Justice • Law in Practice and Legal Consciousness • Master’s thesis

TITLE sdu.dk/msc-lpsj MSc Cultural Sociology /unisouthdenmark WHERE Esbjerg

183 Cultural Sociology in Social Transformation BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Processes

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.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT cusing on negotiations of identity in vari- Society is constantly changing altering The programme offers a unique combi- ous spatial locations as well as changes relations between people . Authorities, nation of sociological and anthropologi- in influential organisational settings . businesses, organisations and cultural cal theory . It has a practice-oriented ap- life have to adapt to these challenges proach where you learn advanced The third semester investigates the at the same speed . Your knowledge methodological skills of interviewing, role of cultures and countercultures in can make a difference in this dynamic statistics and field research . social change processes, including world by understanding the origins learning and innovation; societal and and dynamics of cultural, social and The two-year programme involves clas- organisational development; diffusion institutional change . The Master pro- sical themes within cultural sociology . of norms as well as conflict, social ex- gramme concentrates on the socio- The first semester introduces to a body clusion and harassment . Finally, the logical investigation of the role of of theory relevant for understanding the fourth semester is devoted to writing culture in social change processes . roots of change . It focuses on sociocul- the Master’s thesis . tural perspectives on body and gender You will get an insight into how peo- issues, including modern family rela- Compulsory courses ple, groups, organisations, policies tions, health perceptions, the place • Body and Gender and society function – knowledge that of gender in educational and working • Time, Space and Identity is applicable to a large range of situations as well as the social implica- • Culture, Counterculture and relevant societal issues . This makes tions of the idealised body . Social Change you an attractive asset for organisa- The second semester opens up to per- • Master’s thesis tions that have to cope with change . spectives of space, time and identity fo-

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184 Cultural Sociology in Social Transformation BUSINESS AND Processes SOCIAL SCIENCES

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185 186 HHEALTH SCIENCE

HEALTH SCIENCE

If you dream of becoming more knowledgeable about the body and the prevention and treatments of diseases, you can gain practical and academic experience at the Faculty of Health Sciences, which works closely with Odense University Hospital, industry and experts worldwide.

187 Public HEALTH SCIENCE Health

Wonder why inequalities in health still exist? Explore the challenges and possibilities for the future of public health with this multidisciplinary programme.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT you benefit directly from the faculty’s Medicine alone cannot treat ill health . The first semester introduces you to multidisciplinary approach . Staff at the Knowledge of economics and society is core modules in the art and science of Unit for Health Promotion Research also needed . Experts are needed to treat public health, applied biostatistics and have wide-ranging expertise . Due to an health from medical and nonmedical other methods using group work, lec- emphasis on social and medical issues, perspectives, as public health problems tures, and skills training . The second you gain the skills you need in order to such as obesity and new emerging in- semester consists of course and project pursue a career in public health in fections threaten lives and economies work in the area of your choice: health Europe and abroad . Courses are across the globe . This multidisciplinary promotion, or health economics and tailored to the needs of international programme enables you to work as a management, global health or risk re- students, with a wide range of student- public health expert in government, research . The third semester offers a variety centred and problem-based learning search, business and non-governmental of elective modules in health promotion, opportunities provided in small groups . organisations . Combining social sciences, health economics and management, You can participate in class, discuss statistics, medicine and economics, it global health, risk communication and questions with your teacher and get to gives you the expertise to develop, im- research methodology as well as pos- know fellow students . Home to some plement and evaluate effective public sibilities for practical training or studying 3,000 students and an array of research health strategies . abroad . The last semester involves in- groups, the faculty offers ample oppor- dividual research, on which you write tunity for exploring your area of interest . a thesis . As an international student,

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188 Public HEALTH Health SCIENCE

189 P 190 SSCIENCE

SCIENCE

If you are interested in the origins of life, if you want to develop bio and nanotechnology, or like to learn about the natural world, from proteins to whales the facilities and leading international specialists are at the Faculty of Science to guide your curiosity.

191 Applied SCIENCE Mathematics

The MSc programme in applied mathematics at the University of Southern Denmark teaches you how to model and solve practical problems by means of advanced mathematical tools.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT The 60 ECTS Master thesis at the MSc In short, you could say that an applied The MSc programme in Applied math- programme in Applied mathematics mathematician is often motivated by a ematics has a high level of flexibility gives you plenty of time to specialise in problem outside the realm of mathe- meaning that the only mandatory part of a topic within applied mathematics . The matics . An applied mathematician mas- the programme is 10 ECTS of constituent thesis is carried out with a supervisor ters and is capable of developing the Master courses within the areas Math- and it is concluded with an oral presen- mathematical tools which have helped ematics and Statistics and Algorithms tation . create the modern society of industry and Optimisation . In addition there are and information . 20 ECTS of elective courses where you can choose between all Master courses An applied mathematician can: within science . • comprehend a complex problem • make a credible model of the problem All science MSc programmes contain a • analyse and calculate the conse- perspectival module where it is possible quences of the model to take an internship, go abroad on ex- • implement algorithms belonging to the change or to specialise by following model on a computer elective courses .

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192 Animal Sound Communication and Behaviour SCIENCE

How do animals produce sounds? Why do they produce sound? And how does man’s activities effect animal sound communication? These are questions investigated by testing many different animal groups: insects, frogs, birds and mammals on both land and sea.

PROGRAMME PROFILE The programme offers well-balanced RESEARCH PROFILE Study the sound production and hearing theoretical and practical expertise The programme offers well-balanced of animals and learn about the impact of obtained through lectures, field- and theoretical and practical expertise ob- the physical constraints of the environ- laboratory work, group discussions, tained through lectures, experimental ment to understand the sound commu- hands-on projects and assignments . work, group discussions, hands-on nication and behaviour of animals . The experimental courses exploit the projects and assignments . facilities in the laboratories on campus Animal sound communication and and at our marine change to mammal . The degree will be awarded in Biology, behaviour is a specialisation within the marine mammal facility . . and the animal sound communication two-year MSc programme in Biology . and behaviour profile of the programme The courses during the first year will The programme is completed by a 60 will be specified on your degree certifi- ensure that you achieve a broad suite ECTS research-based thesis project, in cate . The programme prepares students of competences relevant to acoustic which a large degree of independency for working with the recording of animal communication and behaviour studies . is expected through all phases of the sounds and experimenting with hearing The second year is dedicated to an work . and behaviour . individual thesis project . CONTENT The courses are taught by internation- All courses are taught and examined in ally recognised researchers covering all English . The programme is open to well- essential aspects of sound communica- qualified students with a Bachelor’s tion and behaviour, from sound record- degree or the equivalent in Biology and ing to psychophysical and physiological Life Sciences from other institutions experimental techniques . of higher education .

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193 SCIENCE Biology

Take part in high-level research and development at the Department of Biology.

PROGRAMME PROFILE During the programme, laboratory work RESEARCH PROFILE This 120 ECTS Master programme is goes alongside field studies . The pro- During the MSc programme in Biology, research driven and provides you with gramme combines a broad foundation you combine required courses and ample opportunity to specialise within in natural sciences with state-of-the-art electives in order to qualify for the re- the areas of research represented at the knowledge and advanced experimental search-based thesis work at the end of Department of Biology . With this research methodology within ecology, animal the programme on a topic of your profile, you can choose to focus on physiology, ecotoxicology and neuro- choice . As a part of the research profile, topics which you find particularly biology . The programme ends with a 60 you can apply for the 25 ECTS honours interesting, for example: ECTS research-based thesis project in class in Geobiology . Through a series of which a large degree of independence five courses, you will learn how micro- • Ecology in freshwater and marine is expected through all phases of the organisms control the chemistry of soil, ecosystems work . lakes, oceans and the atmosphere on • Microbial element cycle and climate long time scales . change DETAILS • Physiological responses and adapta- All courses are taught and examined in tions to environmental stress English . The programme is open to well- • Ecotoxicology with special emphasis qualified students with a Bachelor degree on xenobiotics and their effects on or equivalent in Biology and Life Sciences animals from other institutions of higher educa- • Nervous systems and behaviour of tion . animals communicating or reacting to environmental stimuli .

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S 194 ”STUDYING IN SDU CHANGED SCIENCE MY ATTITUDE TO SCIENTIFIC WORK.”

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Name: Marie-Carolin Götze Country: Germany Study Programme: Biology MSc Campus: Odense

WHY DENMARK? own ideas, organise and choose to study whatever we like Scandinavia has a very good reputation concerning the ed- or prefer . The pressure to get something done is lower than ucational system, with the major advantage of being free for our own wish to complete a project successfully, which puts every European citizen . After a bachelor in Germany with a the fun and ambition into our scientific work . strict schedule and not much freedom to choose specialist studies, I decided to try something different . I’m glad I did! OUTSIDE SDU? Especially in the summer time it is worth cycling around the Denmark and SDU were very welcoming . There are endless town, visiting the zoo and to go to the beach in Kerte- amounts of events to welcome foreign students, to inform minde . There you can visit the marine centre with its por- about activities and everyday life . The biology department poise, seals and aquarium . A very big advantage is the free has a student room for studying, relaxing or just meeting entrance in these locations, which you get as a student of other students . We have student advisors who can answer Biology! any question concerning the courses . THE DANES? IMPRESSIONS OF SDU? Friendly, helpful, positive people!! Studying in SDU changed my attitude to scientific work . Here it is possible to work on our own projects, include our

195 “I’VE ALSO READ SCIENCEABOUT THE GOOD EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM EXISTING IN DENMARK”

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Name: Sebastian Bicking Home Country: Germany Study Programme: Master of Science in Biology – Marine Science Campus: Odense

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE DENMARK? HOW ARE THE TEACHERS/LECTURES? I wanted to leave Germany and study abroad to gain new THE STUDY ENVIRONMENT? experiences but without additional study fees . I’ve also read The contact with the teachers is very personal and friendly, about the good educational system existing in Denmark . a circumstance I was not used to before . I really enjoy the lectures which are close to current research topics as well WHY THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK? as the practical lessons which are well organised and help- I took part at the ‘Study-Try-Out’-event at SDU in 2012 and ful to test what I have learned . was very impressed by the effort they did to motivate students, furthermore the offered a study programme in biology that WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT IN CLASS? fitted very well into my personal profile . Meeting with friends, hanging out in bars or cafés in the city or play football .

S 196 Biology – Environmental Biology SCIENCE

A Master programme combining a broad foundation in natural sciences with environmental management and research-based problem solving of environmental pollution.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT The MSc programme in Biology – Envi- the MSc programme in Environmental ronmental biology incorporates theoreti- Biology contains 30 ECTS recommended cal knowledge from ecology and eco- and mandatory courses within Biology . toxicology and combines these themes with practical and administrative cours- All science MSc programmes contain a es related to environmental issues . The perspectival module where it is possible programme is focused on public and to take an internship, go abroad on ex- private environmental management as change or to specialise by following well as on problem solving related to elective courses . environmental pollution . The master programme in Environmental Biology The 60 ECTS Master thesis at the MSc comprises experimental studies in both programme in Environmental Biology the laboratory and the field . gives you plenty of time to specialise in a topic within biology . The thesis is carried out with a supervisor and it is concluded with an oral presentation .

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197 S SCIENCE Biomedicine

The MSc programme in Biomedicine at the University of Southern Denmark teaches you how to understand illnesses at the cellular and molecular levels.

PROGRAMME PROFILE newest molecular biological knowledge, All science MSc programmes contain a Biomedicine is the study of diseases at in collaboration with physicians . In perspectival module where it is possible the molecular and cellular levels, bridging recent years, we have achieved an to take an internship, go abroad on ex- the gap between the fields of medicine enormous amount of insight into how change or to specialise by following and science . Biomedics can collaborate healthy cells work . With that in mind, elective courses . with physicians to help develop new today we are beginning to understand diagnostics methods and disease treat- diseases, disease mechanisms and The 60 ECTS Master thesis at the Msc ments . pharmaceutical efficiency on a very programme in Biomedicine gives you detailed level . plenty of time to specialise in a topic Where a physician’s primary focus is within chemistry . The thesis is carried patient care, the biomedic’s focus is to CONTENT out with a supervisor and it is concluded understand the disease at the molecular The MSc programme in Biomedicine with an oral presentation . and cellular levels . Biomedics can in contains of 25 ECTS mandatory courses work medical research developing new within Human pathophysiology, Phar- methods of diagnosing diseases and macology and Medical neurobiology . new treatment methods based on the

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S 198 “DANISH PEOPLE ARE REALLYSCIENCE SWEET”

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Name: Nadine Heidi Brueckmann Home Country: Germany Study Programme: Biomedicine MSc Campus: Odense

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE DENMARK? search and there are many opportunities to start a project I was curious to see why the Danish people are said to be the with them . Hierarchical structures are far less strict than in happiest in the world every year and the education system Germany, which makes the work environment much more has a great international reputation so I thought I would relaxed . give it a try . WHAT ARE THE DANES LIKE IN YOUR OPINION? HOW IS THE STUDY ENVIRONMENT? They are so damn friendly, they would pull a leg just to help The teachers are mostly researchers and medical doctors you if you ask for it . To many foreigners they seem to be a from the hospital, so they are specialist in their field bit cold but this is just because they do not want to bother which is really nice if you have specific questions . Further- others if they do not know them . Get to know some Danish more many of them will introduce you to their field of re- people and you will see that they are really sweet .

199 SCIENCE Chemistry

Get your hands on advanced chemistry and aim for a career in research, development, managing or teaching.

PROGRAMME PROFILE This programme enables you to inde- The 60 ECTS Master thesis at the MSc Chemistry is a fundamental part of our pendently analyse chemical issues and programme in Chemistry gives you everyday lives . It is all around us in the extract results . You also achieve the plenty of time to specialise in a topic reactions, properties and combinations academic qualifications needed to par- within chemistry . The thesis is carried of matter in our own bodies and in the ticipate in further research and to share out with a supervisor and it is concluded world . your knowledge with others . with an oral presentation .

Chemical research is instrumental in CONTENT developing new materials and pharma- The MSc programme in Chemistry con- ceutics . In this programme, you will be- tains of 30 ECTS of recommended and come part of the research in chemical mandatory courses within inorganic, compounds for new pharmaceutical theoretical, analytical and organic products and modified DNA, which will chemistry and spectroscopy . help us target infected cells in the body . When it comes to the environment, All science MSc programmes contain a chemists play an important role as perspectival module where it is possible experts and advisors . to take an internship, go abroad on exchange or to specialise by following elective courses .

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S 200 “I FOUND THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK OVER THE INTERNET AND WENT TO THE STUDY- TRY-OUT DAY”

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Name: Annika Carstens Home Country: Germany Study Programme: Chemistry Campus: Odense

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE DENMARK? WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT IN CLASS? I always liked the Scandinavian countries, their landscape, I like to spent time with my friends, in the city centre, going the really kind and relaxed people, the language and their shopping or going to one of the many parks that are in education system . Odense . Sometimes on Fridays directly after class we hang out in the Friday-bar, which is at the University and open WHY THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK? every Friday from 14 00-22. .00 . This is especially nice for I found the University of Southern Denmark over the Inter- people, like me, who lives a bit outside the city centre . net and went then to the Study Try Out Day . The people there were really friendly and helpful, which does not make WHAT IS YOUR BEST EXPERIENCE SO FAR? the decision so hard Besides that, I compared the offers of My best experience so far is that you get help every time other chemistry departments in Denmark, and at SDU it fit- from almost everyone when you need it . Even while study- ted the best . It is amazing that you have such a big choice ing . You make a mistake . Okay, things like that can happen, of what you can do and that not everything is already fixed . no one is perfect but here you aren’t punished for making a mistake, here someone is offering you help .

201 Computational SCIENCE Biomedicine

Starting in autumn 2015, we will offer a brand new multidisciplinary MSc programme in Computational Biomedicine. It focuses on the application and development of computational biology and bioinformatics methods for the analysis of next-generation molecular data sets gathered on an ever increasing scale in hospitals all around the world. We will provide you with the skills necessary to drive this exciting future market as a biomedical data analyst and/or developer of innovative biomedical computer science solutions. This will allow you to contribute in shaping the future of computer- assisted modern medicine.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT Both, the project as well as your MSc In the MSc programme in Computa- The programme has two specialisations: thesis will be carried out in close col- tional Biomedicine you will learn how to The System Biology specialisation laboration with local and international develop and apply computer science focuses on biological networks and researchers . They will supervise your methods on large-scale biomedical data modelling . The Bioinformatics speciali- work and manage your hands-on contri- sets . A multidisciplinary approach is sation is concerned with analysing DNA butions to projects running in our world- central to this MSc programme, and as and RNA sequences as well as protein class university laboratories . students from Natural Science, Health structures . The two specialisations Science and Engineering bring together share 30 ECTS of mandatory courses different approaches and experiences it including conversion classes and 10 gives opportunities for cross-disciplinary ECTS of elective courses . specialisation . This spans from bioinformatics algorithm development A 30 ECTS Master thesis at the MSc to the integration of existing tools . A programme in Computational Bio- typical example is the analysis of DNA medicine in conjunction with a 30 ECTS sequencing data for the prediction of project gives you plenty of resources cancer progression or bacterial infec- to acquire specific skills in biomedical tion treatment optimisation . data analysis and to specialise yourself .

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION Master of Science Mr . Rune Wulff Christensen, rwc@sdu .dk

WHERE Odense

202 Computer Science SCIENCE

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.

PROGRAMME PROFILE Optimisation . In addition there is 10 The MSc programme in Computer sci- ECTS of elective courses where you can ence gives you a broad knowledge of chose between all master courses information technology focused on within science . algorithmic techniques, which form the basis for developing effective and se- All science MSc programmes contain a cure modern software solutions . It also perspectival module where it is possible emphasises principles which will also to take an internship, go abroad on ex- be relevant in the next decade . change or to specialise by following elective courses . CONTENT The MSc programme in Computer sci- The 60 ECTS Master thesis at the MSc ence has a high level of flexibility meaning programme in Computer science gives that the only mandatory part of the pro- you plenty of time to specialise in a topic gramme is 20 ECTS of constituent mas- within applied mathematics . The thesis ter courses within the areas Mathemat- is carried out with a supervisor and it is ics and Statistics and Algorithms and concluded with an oral presentation .

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203 Biology SCIENCE – Marine Science

Join the MSc programme in Biology - Marine science to learn in depth about life in the sea, how marine organisms interact with one another and with their environment, and how human activities influence marine ecosystems, including the management of marine resources.

PROGRAMME PROFILE All science MSc programmes contain a Our courses are mainly experimental perspectival module where it is possible and several include fieldwork, taking to take an internship, go abroad on ex- advantage of the easy access to a wide change or to specialise by following range of coastal environments close to elective courses . campus . The programme has a particular focus on near-shore ecosystems but The 60 ECTS Master thesis at the Msc also includes global issues such as the programme in Biology - Marine science impact of anthropogenic CO2 emissions gives you plenty of time to specialise in on marine ecosystems . a topic within biology . The thesis is carried out with a supervisor and it is con- CONTENT cluded with an oral presentation . The MSc programme in Biology - marine science contains 30 ECTS recommended and mandatory courses within Biology .

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S 204 ”WE WORK PRACTICALLY,SCIENCE WITH HANDS ON EXPERIMENTS”

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Name: Michael Magee Country: Northern Ireland Study Programme: Marine Science MSc Campus: Odense

BENEFITS OF STUDYING ABROAD? found local knowledge, my experience in Denmark has You need to live in a country for a while before you can re- been amazing . But the best experience would be my rea- ally appreciate it . Studying abroad is a way to change the son for coming here . Everything about studying marine biol- way of thinking you have been conditioned to in your home ogy here is brilliant . country . We work practically, with hands on experiments . There are WHY DID YOU JOIN THE INTERNATIONAL BRAIN- no closed doors creating a relaxed working environment STORMERS? and there is a great feeling around the institute . There are When moving to another country a little help is appreciated! great opportunities to travel . I’ve been to Norway and Ice- The IB programme sounds like it can really make it easier land as part of my course, and I will be going to Greenland for me to find a job in Demark after my studies . The people to do my thesis . involved are well connected with Danish employers and they have already provided some useful pieces of informa- THE DANES? tion and advice . After my first week of lectures I went to Friday bar with the Danes in my class . We got drunk! They’ve been my best BEST EXPERIENCE? friends ever since and I love them dearly . From the excitement of arriving in the airport for the first time to welcoming new international students with my new-

205 SCIENCE Mathematics

Through the MSc programme in Mathematics, you will become acquainted with advanced scientific theories and methods.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT to take an internship, go abroad on For over a thousand years, mathemati- The MSc programme in Mathematics exchange or to specialise by following cal science has developed an interplay has a high level of flexibility meaning elective courses . between abstraction and practical ap- that the only mandatory part of the pro- plication . Some mathematical theories gramme is 10 ECTS of constituent Mas- The 30 ECTS Master thesis at the MSc and techniques are developed in order ter courses within Computer science . programme in Mathematics together to solve specific problems in other sci- In addition there is 20 ECTS of elec- with 30 ECTS of preparatory work gives entific fields, and others spring from tive courses where you can choose be- you plenty of time to specialise in a topic mathematicians’ interests in abstraction tween all master courses within science . within mathematics . The thesis is car- and the inner structure and aesthetics All science MSc programmes contain a ried out with a supervisor and it is con- of mathematical science . perspectival module where it is possible cluded with an oral presentation .

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S 206 “BECAUSE OF MY JOB AS A TEACHING ENGINEERING ASSISTANT I HAVE A DESK IN A LARGE STUDENT OFFICE”

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Name: Laura Ehlers Home Country: Germany Study Programme: Mathematics Campus: Odense

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE DENMARK? HOW ARE THE TEACHERS/LECTURES? Denmark has always been one of my favourite holiday des- THE STUDY ENVIRONMENT? tinations, because its close to the sea and the Danes have a The study environment in Odense is really good . The facili- positive mentality . So I was curious to see what it would be ties at university are well equipped, classes are usually like to live and study in Denmark . It was also possible to small and I especially appreciate the informal relationship study in English . This was certainly a plus as I didn’t know between teachers and students, which is very different from much Danish when I first came here . what I was used to before . There is no feeling of hierarchy and the professors really seem to care about the students, WHY THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK? which creates a pleasant learning atmosphere and even The study programme at SDU offered some possibilities I makes it possible to have a personal chat with them occa- would not have had at my home university . The Master pro- sionally . gramme is in many ways more flexible, which means that I am able to choose courses from other study programmes, or do individual projects instead of normal courses . I also liked the idea of living in Odense, which seemed to be a nice small student town with lots of possibilities for social and cultural life .

207 S Medical SCIENCE Chemistry

The MSc programme in Medical chemistry is focused on the interdisciplinary field between chemistry, molecular biology and medical science and whether you dream of a job in the pharmaceutical industry, the hospital sector or as a researcher, Medical chemistry is a great starting point.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT The 60 ECTS Master thesis at the MSc In the programme, you supplement you The MSc programme in Chemistry con- programme in Medical chemistry gives basic chemistry education with a range sists of 25 ECTS of recommended and you plenty of time to specialise in a top- of advanced chemistry courses such as mandatory courses within molecular ic within medical chemistry . The thesis spectroscopy and molecular modelling, modelling, spectroscopy and organic is carried out with a supervisor and it is as well as a variety of elective courses chemistry . concluded with an oral presentation . in, for instance, organic chemistry, which provide experience in medical All science MSc programmes contain a chemistry and the development of new perspectival module where it is possible pharmaceuticals . You can also take to take an internship, go abroad on ex- some health science courses in phar- change or to specialise by following macology and physiology . elective courses .

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S 208 Medical Chemistry ENGINEERING

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209 Molecular SCIENCE Bioscience

The MSc programme in Molecular bioscience at the University of Southern Denmark teaches you about cellular reactions, proteins and their functions, and the genetics of organisms.

PROGRAMME PROFILE central areas in the research of both All science MSc programmes contain a The technological and scientific advances cancer, diabetes and infectious diseases . perspectival module where it is possible move the boundaries for what is academi- The department researchers collaborate to take an internship, go abroad on ex- cally possible . Human DNA – the 3 bil- with some of the largest biotech and change or to specialise by following lion building blocks of life – are now pharmaceutical companies, and the elective courses . known and will come to revolutionise programme gives you the opportunity biochemistry and molecular biology . to combine academic challenges with The 60 ECTS Master thesis at the MSc The next challenge will be to map out fighting disease . programme in Biomedicine gives you the function of genes . plenty of time to specialise in a topic CONTENT within chemistry . The thesis is carried In the MSc programme in Molecular bio- The MSc programme in Molecular bio- out with a supervisor and it is concluded science you will be taught about cell re- science consists of 15 ECTS mandatory with an oral presentation . actions, proteins and their functions courses within modern trends and tech- and the genes of organisms . These are nologies in molecular cell biology .

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S 210 “BICYCLING CULTURE AND SCIENCE FOCUS ON A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE”

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Name: Aleksandra Amaladass Home Country: Poland Study Programme: Molecular Bioscience MSc Campus: Odense

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE DENMARK? In addition, the course that I chose was offered on the main The interesting courses offered in English was what caught campus in Odense, which is known to be a student friendly my eye . As well as the international outlook and research city with a big number of international students . network in the field of science . English is used so extensive- ly it is almost a second native language to the Danes . Also, HOW ARE THE TEACHERS/LECTURES? the bicycling culture and focus on a healthy lifestyle were THE STUDY ENVIRONMENT? two aspects that appealed to me and completed the over- Teachers are surprisingly informal, which works in a posi- all picture of what I thought would be an enriching and tive sense because the students are at ease raising ques- fruitful experience . tions which might normally appear too silly to be asked in an environment that is very stern . The teachers are open to WHY THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK? discussions and arguments . It is a huge university offering a variety of different courses with flexibility in terms of combining various courses to con- stitute the degree . Also, the scientific equipment and techniques used are modern and the instructors/ professors often have had a global experience and networks for research .

211 SCIENCE Nanobioscience

The MSc programme in Nanobioscience at the University of Southern Denmark teaches you how to utilise biological molecules in the construction of nanomaterials with a wide range of applications.

PROGRAMME PROFILE Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology and perspectival module where it is possible Nanobioscience is a scientific interdisci- Nanoscience . The programme has a to take an internship, go abroad on ex- plinary field, in which techniques on a solid scientific basis and gives you a change or to specialise by following nano-scale are used to understand and broad range of employment opportuni- elective courses . utilise the construction of nature and ties in fields such as research, teaching the molecular principles and structures or industrial development in Denmark The 60 ECTS Master thesis at the MSc which are the cornerstones of all biol- or abroad . programme in Nanobioscience gives ogy . The purpose of Nanobioscience is you plenty of time to specialise in a top- for instance to use biological molecules CONTENT ic within chemistry . The thesis is carried for constructing functional nano-materials The MSc programme in Nanobiosci- out with a supervisor and it is concluded with a long list of groundbreaking uses . ence consists of 20 ECTS mandatory with an oral presentation . courses within Spectroscopy, Inorganic The master’s programme in Nanobiosci- Chemistry, Supramolecular and nano- ence is an interdisciplinary programme chemistry and Nanobioscience tecnology . in the borderline territory between All science MSc programmes contain a

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S 212 Physics SCIENCE

Our MSc programme in Physics combines theoretical and experimental physics and challenges you in the basic laws of science and their application.

PROGRAMME PROFILE achieve the academic qualifications The 60 ECTS Master thesis at the MSc The study of Physics deals with phe- needed to participate in further research programme in Physics gives you plenty nomena ranging from the smallest el- and to explore the world around you . of time to specialise in a topic within ementary particles to cosmos . Between chemistry . The thesis is carried out with these extremes are atoms, molecules, CONTENT a supervisor and it is concluded with an compounds and liquids with a multitude The MSc programme in Physics consists oral presentation . of properties, which physicists describe of 30 ECTS of mandatory courses within and utilise . Last, but not least, there is Quantum Physics, Statistical Physics, an important mediation aspect, both Experimental biophysics and Laser within and outside the various institu- physics and laser spectroscopy . tions of education . All science MSc programmes contain Our programme enables you to inde- a perspectival module where it is possible pendently analyse physical problems to take an internship, go abroad on ex- using a combination of experimental change or to specialise by following elec- and theoretical techniques . You will also tive courses .

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/scienceprogrammes Master of Science Mr . Rune Wulff Christensen, rwc@sdu .dk facebook.com/SDUscience WHERE Odense International Brainstormer

213 214 HUMANITIESH

HUMANITIES

If you are into media, communication and language, you can combine new fields of research and traditional study programmes at the Faculty of Humanities. Academics around the world are impressed with the faculty’s interdisciplinary approach and progressive research.

215 Business, Language HUMANITIES and Culture (Chinese)

This programme provides you with the skills necessary for conducting business negotiations with Chinese partners.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT stay at an institution of higher education China is rapidly becoming a great power The programme provides you with the in China . You will be educated to occupy in the globalised economy and has in a skills necessary for conducting business business functions requiring economic short time become a superpower in in- negotiations with Chinese partners . It insight as well as advanced language dustrial development, space engineering, combines business economics courses and communicative skills in Chinese . and science . China’s political role has and courses on language proficiency, You will be studying at an international grown immensely and with more than a culture and social studies, and business programme which attracts students billion inhabitants China is an important communication . The programme requires from across the globe . The language partner in inter-state trading with Euro- no previous knowledge of the Chinese of instruction is English . pean businesses . As a Bachelor in language . The first two years of study Business, Language and Culture (Chi- include an intensive course on the Chi- nese) you can become a key decision- nese language . The bachelor programme maker in the international cooperation is a 4-year programme and in order to with China . optimise the language proficiency of the student the programme includes a year’s

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/ba_negot_chinese Bachelor of Arts Michael Rudolph, rudolph@sitkom .sdu .dk /unisouthdenmark WHERE Sønderborg

216 International Business Business, Language Administration and Culture (Chinese) and Modern Languages HUMANITIES

Obtain a mix of economics and linguistic skills and go international!

PROGRAMME PROFILE file is reflected in the double degree volved in the international activities of The BA in International Business Admin- which you will obtain upon graduation: business enterprises, and it will qualify istration and Modern Languages in a Danish as well as a German Bachelor you for performing the communication Flensburg and Sønderborg combines degree . and mediation tasks arising in connec- business economics and business lan- tion with such activities . You will obtain guage (English combined with either CONTENT the skills you need via foreign language German or Danish) and qualifies you The BA in International Business Admin- training, knowledge of social conditions, for internationally oriented jobs in private istration and Modern Languages is the and knowledge of the sociological and enterprises as well as in public organi- study programme for you if you want to economic factors influencing decision- sations . combine studies in business language making processes in various cultures . with studies in business economics . The programme has been established Please note that the programme requires in cooperation with the University of Faced with growing political, economic, an intensive Danish course which the Flensburg and is based in Flensburg cultural, and social globalisation, business student must pass before classes begin in and Sønderborg . This means that it has employees will have to be able to work September . a significant international profile, both across national and linguistic borders . in terms of the subjects taught and in terms of the study environment . And This BA will qualify you for analysing, last, but not least, the international pro- evaluating, and solving the tasks in-

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/international_business_language BSc in International Business Ella Mølgaard, elm@sdu .dk /unisouthdenmark WHERE Flensburg/Sønderborg

217 Modern Languages and Intercultural HUMANITIES Communication

Studies crossing national and linguistic borders.

PROGRAMME PROFILE The programme will train theoretical After having studied in Sønderborg for This BA study programme crosses nation- and practical aspects of language and the first three semesters, you may spend al and language borders, since you will be provide you with the tools for solving either a study or an internship period studying in an intercultural environment language and communication problems abroad . This will give you a unique in which teachers as well as students are in businesses and organisations as well chance to test your skills and to see of different nationalities . In addition to the as for teaching foreign languages to how far they can take you . Danish students, there are also many adults . students from Germany . Please note that the programme requires Speaking your foreign languages will The combinations of foreign languages an intensive course in Danish which the therefore be part of everyday life on offered are: English/German for students student must pass before classes begin campus . whose native language is Danish, and in September . English/Danish for students who do not CONTENT have Danish as their native language . In The BA in Modern Languages and In- case you want to study English/Danish, tercultural Communication is the right you need to be very good in German . choice for you if you work with languages, culture, people, language teaching, Choose this study programme if you and intercultural communication . want to experience the world while you are studying .

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/en/Uddannelse/Bachelor/ BA in Modern Languages Ella Mølgaard, elm@sdu .dk IVK_sprog_kultur_formid

WHERE /unisouthdenmark Sønderborg

218 219 American HUMANITIES Studies

What does it mean to be an American? Is there a shared American culture, or is that just something Europeans imagine? Study the global superpower - and get the chance to experience it yourself.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT The majority of these courses are in par- Because of the global reach of the United Your teaching will be about American ticipating departments, including history, States, most Europeans have the impres- society, culture, history, business, tech- political science, English, media studies, sion that they “know” America, which is nology, race relations, and immigration, religion, journalism, marketing, as well as often perceived as a single culture, with as well as analysis of the media, litera- American Studies itself . little recognition of the complexity and va- ture, and film . riety that are characteristic of the nation . During the third semester you also have American Studies is a two year MA pro- During the first semester all students the option of studying abroad at a Euro- gramme that focuses on the world’s lead- must take three courses, one in history, pean or an American university . The pro- ing superpower . It looks at culture, poli- one on literature, and a seminar on theo- gram has regular exchange agreements tics, economics, literature, and society in ry and method . with a number of universities . a country of more than 300 million inhabitants in fifty distinct states . During the second and third semesters, The fourth semester is spent writing you will be able to choose elective cours- your Master’s thesis under the super- es that deal with a range of topics that vision of a faculty member . reflect the faculty’s research interests .

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION www.sdu.dk/american_studies Master of Art Charlotte Granly, granly@sdu .dk /americanstudiesSDU WHERE Odense

H 220 Business, Language and Culture (Sønderborg/Flensburg) HUMANITIES

Extend your knowledge in the areas of business economics and business language.

PROGRAMME PROFILE business language . Faced with growing guage competences in English, Danish Working in business enterprises or political, economic, cultural, and social and/or German with the study of social organisations with an international ori- globalisation, business employees will conditions as well as economic and entation, one may seldom rely on solid have to be able to work across national sociological factors influencing decision- knowledge of economics and business and linguistic borders . making processes in various cultures . conditions alone . Mastering foreign languages and being able to cope with the CONTENT You will find an intercultural study envi- challenges of foreign cultures is equally This Master degree will provide you with ronment in Sønderborg and Flensburg, important, for instance when negotiating a high level of qualifications for analysing, in which foreign languages are not just agreements on financial or other matters . evaluating, and performing the tasks in- a study programme, but an integral volved in the international activities of part of your everyday life . The Master of Science in Business, business enterprises, tasks in which Language and Culture offers you the communication and mediation skills opportunity to extend your knowledge often play an important role . Thus the in the areas of business economics and study programme combines foreign lan-

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION www.sdu.dk/msc_business_ Master of Science Ms . Helle Hede Hansen, hhh@sdu .dk language_culture

WHERE /unisouthdenmark Sønderborg/Flensburg

221 H Business, Language HUMANITIES and Culture (Negot)

This programme enables you to negotiate in a global context by providing you with business know-how, cultural expertise and practical communicative skills.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT • The specialisation in international re- The increasingly global character of The programme – which combines lations focuses on international politi- business and politics requires graduates business economics courses with cal and NGO relations who can communicate effectively across courses in culture, social studies, and • The specialisation in international eco- languages and cultures . This programme business communication – provides you nomics focuses on tendencies in in- enables you to use a foreign language with the skills necessary for conducting ternational macroeconomic develop- and become an expert in international business negotiations with foreign part- ment business . Your knowledge of economics, ners . The programme offers three spe- • The specialisation in human resource communication and culture means that cialisation areas, each of which com- management focuses on international you can become a key decision maker bines courses offered by strong and organisational and HR relations and in global organisations . relevant research environments from interpersonal communication the Faculties of Humanities and Busi- • The specialisation in international ness and Social Sciences . sales management focuses on international business channels • The specialisation in international communication management focuses on international communication and branding • The specialisation in global marketing management focuses on marketing and culture

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/en/Uddannelse/Kandidat/Negot Master of Arts Ms . Hjørdis Albrektsen, hal@language .sdu .dk /unisouthdenmark WHERE Odense International Brainstormer

H 222 ”OH, IT’S GREAT! MY ADVICE TO EVERYONE HUMANITIES IS TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE ABROAD! IT MAY BE SCARY IN THE BEGINNING, BUT IT WILL CHANGE YOU FOREVER”

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Name: Jekaterina Kovalkova Country: Latvia Study Programme: Business, Language and Culture MSc Campus: Odense

HOW IS THE STUDY ENVIRONMENT? BEST EXPERIENCE? Lectures are really diverse and with up-to-date information . For me the best experience was living with my flatmates . I Teachers are friendly and eager to help, I felt like they were always lived alone and I couldn’t imagine sharing a house my friends . There are plenty of projects, presentations and with FIVE other people and only one bathroom! I thought: group work, which is great, because it helps you to get to it’s going to be a nightmare . In reality, it turned out to be the know new people and study the problem from different per- exact opposite! Maybe I was lucky, but my flatmates be- spectives . came my real friends .

WHAT IS IT LIKE BEING AN INTERNATIONAL TELL US ABOUT LIVING IN DENMARK. STUDENT? I’ve learned that there’s no such thing as bad weather for Oh, it’s great! My advice to everyone is to go on an ex- cycling and there’s no such thing as an inappropriate outfit change abroad! It may be scary in the beginning, but that for cycling . I’ve learned that rain is just rain, wind is just will change you forever . wind and it shouldn’t affect your plans . I’m used to cycling in minus 23 degrees, or in heavy rain, still wearing a mini- skirt and heels!

223 H “BEING IN AN HUMANITIESINTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT HAS GIVEN ME DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES AND CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE”

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Name: Joana Marciano Home Country: Portugal Study Programme: International Business, Language, and Culture (Negot)

HOW ARE THE TEACHERS/STUDY ENVIRONMENT? WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AN INTERNATIONAL At first many things surprised me, among them the STUDENT IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY? teachers being called by their first name and the fact It’s a different experience from studying in Portugal . To that there was beer in the vending machines! It has be a student outside your country, language and culture been a very positive experience studying here . Classes you need a mix of curiosity, tolerance and problem- are dynamic and teachers expect students to prepare solving skills . Since it’s the second time I’m studying before each class to get the most from each topic . abroad, I feel that being in an international environment has given me change of perspectives and cultural Some of the professors are not Danish either, so you knowledge; these experiences change the way I face really feel the international environment . Regarding the the world . conditions, the university has study rooms open 24/7, a bright library and many pleasant spots to study . The WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO peacefulness found in any of these places is a plus for WHEN YOU ARE NOT IN CLASS? the students here . I enjoy my free time by walking around the city, going for a beer at the end of the day or exercising at the gym or the pool at university . I also take the time to improve my Danish!

224 “IT CAN BE VERY CHALLENGING, BUT HUMANITIES THAT IS WHAT MAKES THIS ADVENTURE AMAZING AND EXCITING.”

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Name: Vania Wandisa HernándezSuazo Home Country: Honduras Study Programme: Master in Business, Languages & Culture – Human Resource Management

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE DENMARK? WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AN INTERNATIONAL I was searching for a full degree Master programme taught STUDENT IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY? in English and Denmark came to my attention because of I think it is fantastic! It can be very challenging, but that is its high quality education . what makes this adventure amazing and exciting . You get to learn from your experiences that somehow contrib- HOW ARE THE TEACHERS/LECTURES? ute to your self-development . The great thing about it is THE STUDY ENVIRONMENT? that you get to meet people from different countries, get- The teachers are open-minded, well-prepared, and avail- ting the opportunity of creating life-lasting friendships and able for any help the students need . The lectures are most- moments . It is not the first time I´ve been an international ly interesting and some are based on student presentations student, and if someone has the opportunity of being one, I and class discussions . I think the student-teacher relationship would totally recommend it! is informal and this makes it easier to participate in class . It is a very pleasant and diverse study environment with facilities accessible at any time .

225 Business, Language HUMANITIES and Culture (Chinese)

The Master’s Programme for those who want to trade and negotiate with the most important trade partner of Europe: China.

PROGRAMME PROFILE • Build up specialist knowledge of with emphasis on business organisation The EU is China’s biggest trade partner, modern Chinese culture and society and marketing in relation to the interna- and both Danish and other European especially in the field of intercultural tional market . Also included are electives enterprises are present in China . The communication with China and be from Humanities and Business and So- potential is huge and experts indicate able to identify and analyse scientific cial Sciences, which give students some that we have far from finished with problems in this field using the appro- latitude in influencing their course pro- China . As a matter of fact, we have priate theories and methods file, for example by taking these courses only just begun . • Develop confidence with the Chinese abroad or doing them as part of an in- language and its use in business rela- ternship .Teaching takes place in smaller Danish firms look for employees with tions with China . classes, through lectures, student presen- skills in both business economics and tations, discussions, written exercises, Chinese language and culture . With a CONTENT group and project work . Master in Business, Language and Cul- The programme builds upon the skills ture (Chinese) you will obtain the quali- acquired by students during their BA You will be studying at an international fications sought-after by many Danish negot (Chinese) degree (i .e ., skills ac- programme which attracts students and international enterprises that work quired in the areas of business econom- from across the globe . The language of in China or trade with the Chinese . ics, marketing and national economics instruction is English but some of the on the one hand, and Chinese language, Humanities courses are also taught in With this programme you will: society, culture and communication on Chinese . the other) . • Build specialist knowledge in the areas During the third term, there are oppor- of business marketing and manage- 50% of the courses are within the disci- tunities for study or work experience in ment in international settings and be plines of culture, society, economy, and China as the semester consists entirely able to identify and analyse scientific communication and language skills in of electives . problems in this field using the appro- Chinese . The other 50% of the courses lie priate theories and methods within the business administration field

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/ma_negot_chinese Master of Arts Michael Rudolph, rudolph@sitkom .sdu .dk /unisouthdenmark WHERE Sønderborg International Brainstormer

H 226 HUMANITIES

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Name: Veronika Country: Latvia Study Programme: Business, Language and Culture (Chinese) Campus: Sønderborg

WHY SDU? ways are opened for you, that there are so many different First of all, I’ve planned to study in another country for a things in life and you don’t have to spend all your life in your while . So I asked people who finished school and went hometown, you can go wherever you want . It definitely makes abroad about their opinions, experience and recommenda- me more independent and tough . Of course I’m improving my tions . I expected people to be amazed by England, but no, social skills, I know people from various countries, it really there were quite a lot of positive opinions about Denmark . broadens the mind, modifies views, some stereotypes are Tolerant society, job opportunities, high quality of education completely broken when some are approved . Generally, what I and, let’s be honest, the most attractive thing is that you can say is that I gain experience in many aspects of life . don’t need to pay tuition fees! WHAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST ABOUT WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AN INTERNATIONAL STUDYING IN DENMARK? STUDENT IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY? Parties organised by the University – this is something really It’s like being an improved version of a normal student . You unusual . And the food in canteen is . . EDIBLE! So I can say learn much more about life and you gain the feeling that all that after 12 years of hell I’m finally in Heaven!

227 H HUMANITIES English MA

Do you wish to achieve in-depth knowledge about the language and culture which dominates the globalised world in terms of business, technology, science and culture?

PROGRAMME PROFILE provides an in-depth course in English You will acquire both a practical and In line with internationalisation and the language and culture with emphasis on a theoretical foundation, and this will spread of the internet, there is a growing the United Kingdom, Ireland and USA allow you to become more closely ac- need for employees with skills in Eng- but with reference both to cultures of quainted with the culture of English- lish, both in the public sector and in pri- the remainder of the English-speaking speaking countries . The MA in English vate businesses . . It is therefore a myth world such as South Africa, Canada is an academic study where you will that a degree in English is directed and Australia and to the international learn to understand and communicate solely at a future teaching at high language of our time . complex issues especially relating to school level – a fact that is also evident British and American culture, language, in the revised syllabus for English . During CONTENT literature and society . the programme, you have the chance to The course will give you the opportunity acquire specialist knowledge in a variety to develop your basic knowledge of the of self-chosen disciplines . This degree English language, both written and oral .

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/en/Uddannelse/ Master of Arts Claus Schatz-Jakobsen, Kandidat/Engelsk_odense csj@sdu dk. WHERE /unisouthdenmark Odense

H 228 Middle East Studies HUMANITIES

Eager to explore the Middle East? This programme gives you a key understanding of the region, its cultures, politics and religions.

PROGRAMME PROFILE sought-after . The programme offers an religion . You get the chance to explore The Middle East consists of several overview of the social and cultural is- the region first-hand through work ex- states and communities – each with its sues facing the Middle East today . You perience . This compulsory part of the individual culture and future . With Mo- will get to grips with the key issues that programme can be spent in a business, rocco to the west, Iran to the east, Yemen shaped the region’s past and will shape government agency or non-governmen- to the south and Iraq and Turkey to the its future . tal organisation based in, or with links north, the region is increasingly inter- to, the Middle East . During the final acting with the rest of the world . In CONTENT semester you complete your thesis . You this period of rapid cultural, political, This two-year programme spans a range can also study courses as independent religious, social and even technological of disciplines, including political science, modules to form part of another study changes, professionals who understand sociology, history, economics, anthro- programme . the region’s complexity are highly pology, cultural analysis and history of

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/middle_east_studies Master of Arts Ms . Lone L . Pedersen, lonelp@sdu .dk, middle-east@hist .sdu .dk /middleeaststudies WHERE Odense

229 H International Business Communication and HUMANITIES Communication Design

Add expertise in communication design to your competence profile.

PROGRAMME PROFILE expansion of the competences which design and linguistic action between This is the study programme for you if can be obtained through existing MA humans and technology . Instead of you want a career in language, culture programmes in foreign languages and researching technology, we study how and communication in enterprises or business communication . people use technology in order to de- organisations with a need for employees velop ideas for innovation . An example who can combine advanced communi- CONTENT of a future occupation could be user- cation skills in English, German, or Danish The MA in communication design has a centred design projects in which you with insights in cultural communication dual focus . On the one hand, you will would cooperate, throughout the design processes as well as in the linguistic gain strong competencies in handling of a technical product, with the product interaction taking place in a technical foreign language communication tasks development, marketing, information, environment . in general . On the other hand, you will and customer services departments of obtain specialised skills in document the enterprise . The study programme, which is the first and communication design, including a of its kind in Denmark, represents an cross-disciplinary focus on user-centred

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/int_business_communication Master of Arts Student advisor, bask@post .sdu .dk /unisouthdenmark WHERE Sønderborg

H 230 International Tourism and Leisure Management HUMANITIES

Work across the globe with this programme, which enables you to manage international tourism.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT odologies and tools to create innovative Tourism is the fastest growing industry International tourism and leisure are the models or solutions to complex tourism in the world today, with nearly 700 mil- main themes of this programme . It situations . During the third semester lion travellers a year . With this figure combines subjects from Business and you may choose to do an internship or expected to double by 2020, the indus- Social Sciences – marketing, business study at a partner university . In the final try needs experts who can ensure that economics and project management – semester you write your thesis on a sub- holiday and leisure time is fun, safe and and Humanities – culture studies and ject of your choice . sustainable . This programme equips you strategic communication . Classes con- for top management in private and pub- sist of projects, lectures, fieldtrips and lic organisations in tourism, leisure and online activities . You will critically exam- culture in Denmark and abroad . With ine the meanings and practices of sus- cross-cultural communication skills and tainable tourism development, strategic management expertise, you can plan, communication, experience design, in- develop and analyse projects across novation, and tourism economics . You the world . will work with a range of scientific meth-

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION www.sdu.dk/tourism_leisure Master of Arts Ms . Janne J . Liburd, liburd@sdu .dk /unisouthdenmark WHERE International Brainstormer Kolding

231 H Maritime HUMANITIES Archaeology

Man’s interaction with the sea dates back to the beginning of time. In recent years, marine archaeologists have discovered vital clues to early civilisations by examining historical remains once lost at sea. As new technology advances the search, many more discoveries lie ahead.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT As an add on you have the opportunity The postgraduate programme in Maritime The two-year masters programme was to obtain an internationally recognised Archaeology is designed for students created with employability in mind . Our commercial SCUBA diving qualification who are interested in a professional aim is not just to provide an education at very low cost . As an approved com- career in maritime archaeology and her- in maritime archaeology, but to prepare mercial diving school, the masters pro- itage management . Based in Esbjerg on you for a career in this field . The course gramme can issue the Danish “SCUBA the Danish North Sea coast, the pro- is structured around skills which are erhvervsdykker” certificate (equivalent gramme is internationally oriented and necessary in the fields of heritage man- to HSE SCUBA) . all teaching is in English . agement, consultancy and archaeological contract work, but also benefit students who want to follow a more traditional research oriented career path .

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/maritime_archaeology Master of Arts Mr . Thijs Maarleveld, t .maarleveld@hist .sdu dk. /pages/Maritime-Archaeology- WHERE Programme-University-of-Southern- Esbjerg Denmark/74292388918

H 232 Tourism Management HUMANITIES

The European Master in Tourism Management (EMTM) is a fully integrated elite programme taught at the University of Southern Denmark, University of Ljubljana (Slovenia) and University of Girona (Spain). The programme aims at qualifying graduates to deal with the huge challenges and opportunities connected to international tourism.

PROGRAMME PROFILE CONTENT where you will learn about policy instru- Tourism is a social and economic phe- As an EMTM student you will spend one ments, indicators and management nomenon, which calls for a holistic semester at three European universities tools available for tourism policy and approach to tourism education where before writing your final thesis . In your strategy design, with emphasis on envi- broader aims of the industry and society first semester you will be attending the ronmental issues in tourism develop- are explicitly addressed in the curricula . University of Southern Denmark where ment . You will spend your third semes- The EMTM programme provides students you will be introduced to the conceptu- ter at the University of Girona where you with a far-reaching and integrated un- alisation of tourism development with will come to understand and effectively derstanding of the multiple disciplines particular attention to sustainability, manage organisational networks, con- and paradigms of international tourism, strategic communication and econom- sumer relations and innovation processes . which are bound together through the ics . For your second semester you will framework of sustainability . study at the University of Ljubljana

ERASMUS MUNDUS EUROPEAN MASTER IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT Erasmus Mundus is the European Commis- generous scholarships for highly-qualified a global center of excellence in higher edu- sion’s flagship programme in the field of European and third-country candidates to cation, to enhance the career prospects of higher education cooperation and mobility . follow an Erasmus Mundus Masters or PhD students, and to promote intercultural un- The aim is to promote Europe as a global programme . derstanding and sustainable development centre of excellence in higher education, to through cooperation with countries outside enhance the career prospects of students The European Master in Tourism Manage- Europe . Highly-qualified European and and to promote intercultural understanding ment has been selected by the EU Commis- third-country candidates can apply for and sustainable development through sion as an Erasmus Mundus Master within Erasmus Mundus scholarships . cooperation with countries outside Europe . the new Erasmus Mundus II framework . The Erasmus Mundus programme provides The programme aims to promote Europe as

TITLE FURTHER INFORMATION sdu.dk/en/Uddannelse/Kandidat/ European Master Ms . Janne J . Liburd, liburd@sdu .dk European_master_in_tourism_ www .emtmmaster .net management WHERE Kolding /followEMTM

233 H DEADLINES AND HOW TO APPLY

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