EXPERIENCE 30 NATIONALITIES - 19 PROGRAMMES University College of Northern IN ENGLISH - 17,000 STUDENTS FOR LIFE DENMARK MODERN, DESIGN, QUALITY ARCHITECTURE, HAPPINESS CITY OF CULTURE & AMUSEMENT WELCOME

University College of Northern Denmark (UCN) is a newly merged institution working in the fields of education, development, applied research and innovation. UCN is active in healthcare and wellness, social studies and education, technology and business, training and lifelong learning. We have over 9000 students in full degree programmes, and more than 8000 part-time students undergoing higher and further education and training. Being a regional institu- 4 19 international undergraduate programmes tion, we service the northern part of Denmark. 10 What Denmark and Aalborg can offer you 12 Academic life at UCN This brochure presents all 19 English-taught programmes. 14 Why study in Denmark 20-57 AP and BA programmes in English UCN has longstanding links with business, industry, public sector 20 Financial Management and professional organisations, and our commitment to being Den- 22 Marketing Management mark’s leading university of professional higher education means 24 Service, Hospitality & Tourism Management you benefit from our drive to ensure that you, our graduates, are the first choice for employers. 26 International Sales & Marketing 28 International Hospitality Mangement 30 Sport Management 32 Export & Technology Management 34 Computer Science 36 Multimedia Design & Communication 38 IT Network & Electronics Technology 40 Design, Technology & Business (Graphics) 42 Automation Engineering 44 Energy Technology 46 Web Development 48 Software Development 50 E-Concept Development 52 Product Development & Integrative Technology 54 Architectural Technology and Construction Management 56 Natural & Cultural Heritage Management 58 Housing in Aalborg 60 General information 62 The Danish Higher Education System

2 toUniversity College WELCOME ofNorthern Denmark

Whatever you want to do - or you theories, we also make sory internships on all our UCN’s doors are open to Da- if you are not quite sure yet - sure you know how to use programmes, giving you the nish as well as international we will do everything to boost them in practice on real chal- opportunity to develop the students from all over the your opportunities and help lenges that occur in real-life skills you need for your career, world. All our programmes you on your way to a happy and companies. UCN works closely and thereby increasing your are taught in Danish, but an successful future career. with experienced business employability and entrepre- increasing number also in From Business to Hospitality, people to organise our teach- neurship. English. IT Technology and Construc- ing programmes. tion Management, every one of UCN offers professional aca- UCN is there for you and your our programmes is designed Practical experience in busi- demic programmes to students career. to develop the skills employ- ness or industry gives you who need quick access to a ers are looking for. We focus a real advantage when you business career. We reach our on applied management skills, start looking for jobs. We offer goals through a modern teach- meaning that we not only teach work relations and compul- ing approach, high-quality learning facilities and commit- ted staff and students. great careers start here

3 19 INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES This figure illustrates the duration of our study programmes and how they can be combined to form a tailor-made course of studies to suit your specific interest and needs.

AP DEGREE - 2-2½ YEARS TOP-UP BA DEGREE - 1½ YEARS

BA DEGREE - 3½ YEARS

Financial Management

Marketing Management

Service, Hospitality & Tourism Management

International Sales & Marketing

International Hospitality Management

Sport Management

Export & Technology Management

Computer Science

Design,Technology & Business (Graphics)

Multimedia Design & Communication

IT Network & Electronics Technology

Automation Engineering

Energy Technology

E-Concept Development

Web Development

Software Development

Product Development & Integrative Technology

Architectural Technology and Construction Management

Natural & Cultural Heritage Management

4 19 INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES GRAB YOUR CHANCE FOR A BETTER FUTURE UCN is a dynamic and innovative training institution abroad to allow you to apply Language of instruction that focuses on high quality undergraduate what you have learnt during All the mentioned programmes education with an emphasis on professional skills, classes. in this brochure are taught applied sciences and personal competencies. fully in English. The AP Degree is a short, prag- Level of degree and The combination gives you matic programme aimed at a Application deadline recognition two different degrees/diplo- business career. It is normally 15 March for September intake comparable to the first 2 years Today, UCN offers a variety of mas and also two different and 5 December for February of a bachelor’s degree and study choices for our prospec- internships of 3 months’ intake (later applications are equals 120-135 ECTS. Our tive students ranging from duration each. The advantage welcome, but we cannot guar- bachelor’s degrees are of 3.5 academy profession (AP) to of graduating with a bachelor’s antee you a place). years’ duration – 210 ECTS. bachelor’s degrees (BA). Being in this way is that the student a university of applied sci- can combine different fields Application procedure The BA degrees of 3.5 years’ enses, UCN focuses on devel- of study. For instance, you can All higher education institu- duration can be studied within oping the graduates’ skills and start out with an AP Degree in tions in Denmark use the same one field of study or as a com- competencies so that they can Marketing Management and application form. The appli- bination of an AP Degree (2 be an asset for the employers after graduation continue your cants have to fill in a co-ordi- years) + a top-up BA degree from day one. studies to get a bachelor’s nated enrolment form called (1.5 years/90 ECTS points). degree in Sport Management the KOT form, which is similar In the table on page 4, you with another 1.5 year of stud- to the UCAS system in the UK. Having graduated with a can see the large and unique ies within that subject area. Find the application forms bachelor’s degree from UCN, number of 2-year AP Degree and application instructions at you can study for a master’s programmes we offer and UCN is unique in Denmark due UCN’s website: www.ucnorth.dk degree in Denmark or abroad how they can be extended to to the number of programmes – typically after another 1-2 bachelor degrees by adding we offer taught fully in English. Starting date Another special feature is the years of studies. another 1.5 years of studies. All programmes start on 1 diversity of our business and Thesead-ons are called top-up September or 1 February, but technically-oriented subjects Public higher education institu- programmes. introduction day for interna- and the possibility of combin- tions in Denmark are governed tional students is normally 2 ing AP degrees with top-up by national legislation concern- -3 days before 1 September. bachelor’s degrees. In fact, any ing degree structures, teacher UCN AP degree can lead to a qualifications and examina- Learn more on www.ucnorth. bachelor’s degree in this way. tions. They are all world class dk or contact the international education providers. office at UCN: You can also study on a full [email protected] 3.5-year bachelor’s pro- All programmes are accred- gramme in a single subject ited by national, independent field where there is one intern- accreditation agencies and the ship of 6 months’ duration Accreditation Council. in a company in Denmark or

5 GENERAL INFORMATION / MODERN TEACHING METHODS AND TECHNIQUES

“Think, play, participate”, role in developing curricula, Assessment Friendly student describes what we expect curricula, giving our students Assessment is carried out counselling and career from all our students and the an advantage when it comes to through a combination of services atmosphere where the teach- employment. course work, assignments The International Office pro- ing takes place. and interdisciplinary examina- vides practical support to life in As a student, you can special- tions. A range of methods used Aalborg and and going-abroad UCN places its special focus on ise through your choice of elec- include problem-solving ex- activities. The student and preparing you for the com- tives, specialisation and final ercises, formal reports, either career counsellors are there petitive work in the business project topic. UCN can also oral or written, presentations, to help you if life gets difficult sector, and thus the methods offer study abroad opportuni- and other special assignments. or you need to talk to someone used will be group-based the- ties e.g. through our Erasmus or receive good advice. They matic activities, miscellaneous Charter and other bilateral Financial support can also guide you in terms of projects, guest lectures, field agreements in Australia, the for students who go elective subjects, career and trips, independent group work, USA, Korea etc. abroad job opportunities etc. case studies and debates. Each year, UCN sends many The lectures are conducted in All programmes feature a of its students and lecturers Social events a friendly, yet constructive, compulsory internship in abroad to partner institutions UCN staff and student unions manner as a dialogue between a company in Denmark or in and outside of the EU. Before and buddies organise a the lecturer and the students. abroad during which you undertaking their internship or number of social events such In most cases, there will be no during which you will apply in studies abroad, our students as the sports day, Halloween right or wrong answer; your practice what you have learnt can apply for financial aid from parties, other theme parties, opinion and arguments are of in the classroom. EU funding, funding which UCN bowling trips, Friday bars the greatest importance to us. receives for its students from excursions and company visits. Our business partners play an the Danish state, or funding active from private funds that support UCN’s international activities.

6 MODERN TEACHING LAB TOP THINK PLAY PARTICIPATE METHODS AND Independence Creativity Active participation Problem-oriented Innovation Responsibility TECHNIQUES learning Open-mindedness Dialogue Specialisation Freedom Teamwork Challenges Informal environment Commitment Initiative Experimenting

Kelly Hrupa, Estonia,

“As a student of UCN in Denmark, you will find that there are many different approaches to improvement and problem-solving - you will find that there are versatile ways to live your life. The studies and the teachers will encourage you to believe in yourself and realise that there are no wrong answers, just different opinions.”

7 PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE GLOBAL

WORKPLACEThe global workplace of today “The whole person” approach students’ evaluations, and we etc. organised by our student is looking for employees who at UCN reflects the goal that get positive feedback from the ambassador corps. not only master theory and the all graduates of UCN, regard- companies we work with. • Health Certification: UCN is ability to think out of the box, less of subject area, should be A number of initiatives at health certified and has free but who can also communicate able to put their knowledge to UNC aim at supporting and sports activities for staff and their ideas, collaborate and good use. “The whole person” strengthening “the whole students. We also have policies establish trust in others. is the image of a person, who person” approach: on alcohol and smoking and has achieved both professional promote healthy nutrition. The development of those skills and personal development and • Onboarding and offboarding • Wall of Fame: Celebrating is what we call “the whole who has learned in practice to of students: all students are students who win our design person“ approach, because it combine these different areas welcomed to UCN as if they competitions, do extraordinary develops and integrates skills of knowledge and know-how in were a new employee and are things and engage in extracur- of the mind, the heart and the a way that creates value. similarly acknowledged when ricular activities i.e. students legs. The goal is to develop a they graduate. who simply make a difference. career-oriented mindset along “The whole person” approach • INSIGHTS for Self-Evaluation • “Lecture assistants”: older with the student’s ability to is part of an overall pulse phi- and Personal Development: international students who combine professional skills with losophy at UCN. This philoso- all students get their own per- have understood how you personal and social skills in a phy - as a way of teaching and sonal profile, which helps them perform in a Danish learning way that fosters creativity and learning - is our way of meet- identify how they can benefit context: they explain tech- innovativeness in their future ing the needs of the modern from each other’s and their niques and ways of learning in careers. workplace. We have noticed own strengths and abilities. a practise-based environment the effects of this philosophy • Student Involvement Events: with no hierarchy, and they in the increasing number Sports day, camps, student- help newcomers every week of students who choose to to-student services, clubs e.g.: on each programme. study at UCN, we see it in the drama, band, choir, sports 8 WE EDUCATE WHOLE PERSONS

HEAD

Reflexion Business theory New thoughts Knowledge

Trust

Empathy Cooperation Feelings Respect and HEART acceptance WE EDUCATE Self confidence WHOLE PERSONS Willpower

Thrust Action

Staying power

Practical solutions Initiative LEGS

’HEAD’ COMPETENCES ’HEART’ COMPETENCES ‘LEG’ COMPETENCES • Knowledge, reflexion and ability to generate • Personal insights and development • Will to act responsibly HEAD COMPETENCIES ideasHEART COMPETENCIES• Relationships and cooperationLEG COMPETENCIES• Transforming theory into practical solutions Knowledge, reflection and ability • HandlingPersonal complex problems insights and develop• Clout –- getting ideas accepted Will to act• Transforming responsibly insights into new approach and • • Analyzing• and organizing knowledge • Ability to feel and generate empathy• action to generate ideas • Generatingment new thoughts • Understanding own influence on surroundingsTransforming• Willingness theory to undertake into personal practical responsibility • • Handling complex tasks Handling complex problems • Professional insight and curiosity • Tuned communicative skills • • Business• Relationships flair and co-operation• Respecting differences solutions• Decision making skills Analysing and organising knowl- • Holistic attitudes • Developed self confidence • Taking initiative • • Understanding• Clout learning – getting and academic ideas accepted • Transforming• Staying power insights into new edge processesAbility to feel and generate em- approach and action • Learning• to learn • Generating new thoughts pathy • Willingness to undertake personal • Professional insight and curiosity • Understanding your own influence responsibility • Business flair on surroundings • Handling complex tasks • Holistic attitudes • Fine-tuned communicative skills • Decision making skills • Understanding learning and aca- • Respecting differences • Taking initiative demic processes • Developed self confidence • StayingUniversi powerty College of Nort hern Denmark • Learning to learn TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS

9 UCNAnnamaria Kubovcikova, AND Slovakia BEYOND! Eva Szuchy Kristensen, Hungary “After graduating from the UCN Marketing Management “I graduated from UCN in 2009 with an AP programme, I continued my studies at the School of Degree in Financial Management. Business (ASB) on the master’s programme in International After that, I finished my bachelor’s studies Economic Consulting. at (AAU) and continued I enjoyed the time at UCN and have a lot of positive memories. there to a Master Degree in International Business Economics. I think it is a great place to start an education, especially for a The Financial Management degree gave me an excellent op- foreigner like me. I needed the time to get accustomed to the new portunity to get an insight into the financial perspective of the environment and new way of learning. I can see I have an advantage in my business and gave me the direction of which career path I should graduate studies compared to the people who just came to Denmark because choose in the future. Currently, I am spending my summer in- I am used to applying theory in the exams and during lecturing and study- ternship at Global Banking and Markets, which is the investment ing in general. I appreciated the group work at UCN; it has taught me how to banking part of Royal Bank of Scotland in the UK. I can strongly work in teams. I am working in a voluntary organisation AIESEC as the Vice recommend UCN to anyone.” President of External Relations, and currently I am working in Korea. I can confirm that I am using the marketing and sales background that I got at UCN for accomplishing my goals in the organisation.”

Irina Lopatina, Latvia “After graduation and my Erasmus semes- ter at UCN in Aalborg, I am now working at NORDEA - in the Nordic and Interna- Louise Holk, Denmark tional department as Junior Relationship “In 2008, I graduated from the Service, Hospitality & Manager in Riga, Latvia. I am also studying Tourism Management programme at UCN. During my in the evenings and Saturdays as well. It’s a very hard and internship, I had worked 5 months in Dubai, United Arab intense period for me, but I am very satisfied and sure that Emirates at the Ritz Carlton. As a direct result of my the stay in Denmark helped me a lot to become employed in a internship experience and knowledge from Ritz Carlton, I was, after Scandinavian Bank in my home country.” graduation, employed as the Guest Relations Manager for the NP Hotels (D’Angleterre, FRONT, Hotel Kong Frederik in ). It was an entirely new position at the NP Hotels, so I started from scratch and was responsible for all the Guest Relations depart- ments at these hotels. In 2009, I had the chance once again to move to Dubai and to work as a marketing coordinator for an oil trading Mykhailo Bevz, Ukraine company, International Bunkering Middle East DMCC. Concurrently ”I graduated from the Marketing Management pro- with my jobs, I’ve been studying for the diploma in business admin- gramme at UCN in 2009. After an intensive search for istration (HD) at CBS, Copenhagen; virtually, however, as I’m living jobs, I started as Account Manager for Nordsign A/S in and working in Dubai.” Hadsund, DK working with CPM/ERP system analysis and implementation, sales force automation planning and the company website. “

Tony Kolarov, Bulgaria Chris Leue, Germany “All my life, I have been dealing with sports, but when “After graduation in 2010 from the Financial I first came to Denmark, I did not really know what Management programme, I am currently exactly Sport Management means and deals with. working for Bank, which is one of Graduating from UCN, I am now confident in my skills, the biggest banks in Denmark. Since I left and I am proud to say that I have the theoretical and practical com- UCN, I was concentrated on making a career in the financial petency to work at the highest level in any sport or event manage- sector as well as educating myself further by taking a real estate ment organisation. Finally, I realized what my calling is, and right education. Hard work, a positive point of view and a smile can now I am fulfilling my dream in London, UK. I am really grateful to make a major difference.“ the lecturers I have been working with, and at this point, I cannot be any happier that I chose UCN and Sport Management as the right 10 direction for my professional endeavours.” Vlas Batura, Ukraine Kirill Panev, Lithuania “I studied computer science and graduated in 2008. I liked “I took two years of education in UCN in the logical challenges and there is a great potential in this IT Networking and Electronics with the specialization worldwide. As a student at UCN, I was quite electronics specialisation. I obtained and AP busy - I had a part time job, attended Danish courses and was Degree, and then I decided to go to Aalborg occupied with different projects and home tasks from school. University to pursue a bachelor’s degree first and then After graduation, this work paid off; shortly after, I got a job as continue with a master’s because I want a highly technically Navision developer within Navtilus Software. But the learning process has oriented degree where I can continue for a scientific career not stopped. I had to get familiar with a new software system and improve ending up with a Ph.D. in the science field. I got transfer my Danish as all communication within the company and with customers credit for my AP degree so that I don’t need to start my edu- was in Danish. Now I am working at Trimit Software company with Navision cation at Aalborg University from the beginning. I obtained integration, development, testing and documentation and would like to get a lot of practical knowledge from UCN, which will be a huge on a new higher level. That is why I am going to apply for a part-time bach- help for me in the future. UCN gave me the fundamentals elor’s degree in Software Development at UCN in the near future. So, and the practical orientation in the field of electronics, and I learning never stops... “ will be glad to build my knowledge on top of this foundation. I am very thankful to all my teachers.”

Magdalena Mincheva, Bulgaria “I am currently working as an international co-ordinator at University College of Northern Denmark after having taken an AP Degree in Service, Hospitality and Tourism Management and a top-up in International Sales and Marketing. UCN and Denmark have given me not only a world class education, but real life experiences as well. Living abroad builds one’s charac- Tilano Roser, Germany ter enormously. When reflecting on the whole rapid process within “I studied Multimedia Design at UCN, and those 4 years, I have found the success formula which has worked it is all about being creative and sometimes for me, namely being positive, persistent, proactive and punctual. I thinking in different ways. It is about wanting have always appreciated all the opportunities Denmark has for the to understand the world, life and the things international students. I could study Danish language entirely for that surround you. For me, it was a case of finally being able free for 3 years, and the combination of the Danish language after- to bring out my creativity again after having suppressed it noon classes and the contact with the local Danes through a part since I left kindergarten. The study programme is organised time job at IKEA helped me learn the language at a communicative in a very constructive way. You have much better opportuni- level, which is a giant tool for being able to continue with my profes- ties to get involved in classes, because most classes at UCN sional career in Denmark.” have a maximum of 30 students. Not like in many German, overcrowded universities with 250 people in an auditorium. This means that the lectures change from monologues to dialogues because studying means developing yourself.

After graduating my studies, I went straight to Cologne to Adam Peter Mills, Scotland start something completely new once again. I established “My favorite thing about UCN was how the students my own multimedia design business and a fashion brand gained a close relationship with the teachers. We called ‘nosedive’. I will still offer web design, branding and weren’t treated as “just another student”. This made it printing, but I will also be very occupied with my fashion much easier to ask for help, whether it was problems brand and online selling.” with learning, or even helping to translate official docu- ments into English. When I have completed my bachelor degree, I will begin looking for a job in the financial department within an international company”.

11 ACADEMIC LIFE AT UCN – SO MUCH TO OFFER…

UCN has a lot to offer its students. Below are a few highlights of the most important reasons for choosing UCN as your future study abroad destination.

How we teach Challenging Modern, high-quality Intimate, intercultural With over 180 professional education learning facilities atmosphere staff and continuous invest- Thanks to good, long-term UCN is a modern academic At UCN, not only the teaching, ment in development and contacts with the business space for teaching and re- based on classroom learning, research, UCN is a stimulating sector, we guarantee that the search with three premises in but also the facilities sur- and inspiring environment for qualifications obtained by our Aalborg. We take pride in of- rounding the classrooms are your studies. Read about our students are relevant to an fering 24/7 access, up-to-date inspiring and lively with art unique learning approach at increasingly global business IT equipment and a library that on the walls and cosy corners UCN on pages 6 and 7. environment. The hands-on subscribes to a number of aca- where students can sit for a management situations and demic and business-oriented cup of tea or to do group work. A head start to a entrepreneurial agenda are databases. The students are of various promising career very popular among the nationalities, which contributes Danish design dominates Studying at UCN means that students in general and the to the intercultural under- the buildings, the light, the you get a quick start in your international students in standing based on dialogue, interior and furniture, making future career with many paths particular. debate and commitment. the whole environment very to take at middle-management friendly, bright and inspiring. level, and it also gives you the possibility to continue your development at a number of STUDENT COMMUNITY universities and schools in Denmark, the Netherlands, www.ucnstudentcommunity.dk France, Great Britain, Australia, Aleksandra Goinska, Poland the USA, Norway or Hawaii - places that UCN has made “When I graduated from high school in Poland, I was looking for some agreements with. good universities abroad, but the payments were so big I gave up. When I found out that you can study in Denmark for free, I applied right away. I did not know anything about the city or the school, but I felt like I already belonged there. Danish people are incredibly nice. They are willing to help you with everything. There are good and bad times, but fighting for your attitude, friends, home and job make your personality stronger. This is the experience you cannot get living in your home country where you have everything on hand. You are on your own now !” 12 ACADEMIC LIFE AT UCN – UCN SO MUCH TO OFFER… STUDENT AMBASSADORS ARE THERE FOR YOU! UCN Ambassadors welcome • They run different leisure events, concerts, competi- source of new information you to Aalborg. We help you by and sport activities, which are tions, buying and selling items, about the city, the life you can organising hobbies, events, organized in clubs and free carpooling, subletting accom- lead here, and other student’s student-to-student services of charge. This means that modation, jobs and internship experiences to give inspiration and relevant freshman you can e.g. play basketball, opportunities, good advice and help to new-comers. Go to information. volleyball, football, do modern and experience. We call it UCN the blog here: • The ambassadors co- dancing, play in a band or join student community. Visit here: http://meyouucn.blogspot.dk/ organise parties for Danish the drama club. www.ucnstudentcommunity.dk p/ucn-ambassadors.html and international students e.g. • The ambassadors continu- black light party, traffic light ally take up new activities. All The virtual community is based Last but not least our students party and other theme parties. current students are welcome on the idea that the best ones have a Facebook group for • They initiate cultural events to make suggestions for new to help others are those who sharing problems and victories and organise e.g. picnics, activities or sports and to send are in the same boat. Our stu- and discussing daily life. UCN out-door events and excur- an application to become an dents are active in town, they has facebook and Twitter sions, teambuilding activities, ambassador. are using the facilities, they pages where you can follow film nights, maintain and up have their finger on the pulse. us and stay up to date: http:// date the event calendar with UCN and the ambassadors www.facebook.com/ all the free activities, concerts, have developed a virtual UCN students are also blogging UCNTBInternational cultural events etc. that go on community for all study about their life and studies & in Aalborg. programmes where students in Aalborg, this is also a very https://twitter.com/ can share information about good and not least interesting UCNTandB

13 WHY STUDY IN DENMARK? SMALL COUNTRY - BIG OPPORTUNITIES

Denmark is a modern welfare to participate in discussions A DANISH EDUCATION PROVIDES YOU WITH: state with an international out- and continuously develop your look. The Danish knowledge- critical thinking and analytical • Strong analytical and communicative skills based economy, covering areas skills. • The ability to work independently and in groups such as biotechnology and food • An international profile from a high-quality education system and environmental science, is For international students, the • An excellent platform for your future career highly developed. All Danish Danish approach to teaching higher education institutions and learning can introduce a national regulations for e.g. All institutions of higher benefit from their co-operation whole new way of studying and teacher qualifications, degree education in Denmark use the with business, industry as thinking, which will challenge structures, examinations European Credit Transfer and well as research and develop- you and provide you with an and external examiners. The Accumulation System (ECTS), ment institutes, creating an excellent platform for your regulations define the national which facilitates European enriching and vibrant learning future career. standards for Danish higher credit transfer. environment for students. education and ensure that all Higher education in Denmark students obtain an education of (Source of information:: The Danish higher education is is regulated by the state, and the highest quality. A nationally Danish Agency for Universities famous for its innovative all public institutions are established – fully independent and Internationalisation under the teaching approach and high subject to continuous approval – accreditation agency assures Ministry og Science, innovation and international standards. The and evaluation processes. The the quality and the relevance of Higher Education) institutions offer a dynamic institutions have a high degree higher education programmes. study environment, empha- of autonomy, but they are Furthermore, many institutions sising independent study, required to follow the have obtained international initiative and project-oriented accreditation for their programmes. learning. As a student at a Danish higher Intars Guza, Latvia education institution, you are encouraged to play an active “The reason why I came here is the thing that I like the most - the role in your learning process teaching style. It is free and open to all kinds of discussions, dif- and take responsibility for ferent opinions, different approaches and different solutions. Our planning and carrying out your lecturers are very highly qualified and have lots and lots of experi- projects, either independently ence that they share with us every day. And from what can you learn or together with other stu- more than other people’s experience? After graduating my current dents. In addition to attending degree, I plan to put my gained knowledge into action by pursuing lectures, you will be expected further education as I believe that I will have a great base of knowl- edge to get further and to achieve my goals.”

14 WHY STUDY IN DENMARK? SMALL COUNTRY - BIG OPPORTUNITIES

Incoming exchange students

Due to the extensive network Students wanting to be of partners that UCN has exchange students at UCN are developed through many advised to contact the inter- years of active involvement in national office at their home international networks such university. as EAIE, SPACE, Nordplus, Leonardo, Erasmus, EURASHE At www.ucnorth.dk, you can etc., we have a large number find the curriculum, subjects of incoming exchange students and corresponding ECTS every year. These students are credits for each of the pro- already enrolled at a higher grammes plus the full list of all education institution in or our partners. outside of Europe. You can get more information An exchange student can study by contacting the International at UCN for one or two semes- Office at [email protected] ters and choose a semester on one of the 19 programmes Application forms and our in English. One semester is learning agreement can be equivalent of 30 ECTS credits. found on www.ucnorth.dk

15 and Facts about Denmark and the Danes DENMARK AALBORG • Denmark’s population in • Denmark is a constitutional 2010 was approximately 6 monarchy and the head of million people. state is Queen Margrethe II. • Denmark is known for be- • Denmark was the heartland ing commited to human of Viking society during the Viking Age. rights and fighting for a sus- According to the World Data- Denmark is a Northern Euro- • Informality is a key word for tainable climate. base of Happiness, Denmark pean country. Characteristic the Danes. • Denmark has a long tradition tops the list of the world’s of Denmark’s geography are • Denmark is a Mecca for of life-long education. happiest countries. the many islands, a total of • Most of the Danes prefer admirers of modern design, 407. No place in the country is architecture and fashion. going to work by bicycle How come? Probably because further than 50 km. away from rather than by car. it is a rich society character- the nearest sea or fjord. We • 85 per cent of all Danes have ised by a non-hierarchical have a mild climate all year got internet access at home. structure, open democratic round: warm summers and not dialogue and a long tradition severe winters moderated by for life-long-learning. the effects of the warm Gulf How much do you know about Denmark? Would it be a nice place toStream. live and study? Denmark has a very well organised infrastructure all The Danish language is spoken over the country, almost no by approx. 6 million people - According to the World Data- all over the country, almost unemployment,is pegged to the a Euro. welfare mainlyDanish inis Denmark.not so difficult Foreign to - base no unemployment, a welfare system that offers free doctors, ersread, say and that by if making you know an effortsome of Happiness, Denmark system that offers free hospitals,Denmark iseducation a Northern and Euro a - Englishyou have and a chance German, to Danishlearn it is tops the list of the world’s doctors, hospitals, education numberpean of other social ben- notwhile so studyingdifficult at to UCN. read, and if happiest countries. and a number of other social efits,country. a veryCharacteristic low crime rate you make an effort, you have a benefits, a very low crime rate andof Denmark’s hardly any geography poor people. are chanceKnowing to the learn Danish it while language study- How come? Probably because and hardly any poor people. Foreignersthe many islands, living in a Denmarktotal of ingwill at increase UCN. your job oppor- it is a rich society character- Foreigners living in Denmark benefit407. No fromplace the in theDanish country wel- is tunities, ised benefit from the Danish farefurther system away on than an equal50 km footing from Knowingnot only in the Denmark, Danish language but by a non-hierarchical welfare system on an equal withthe nearest Danes. sea or fjord. We willalso increase in Scandinavian your job compa opportu- - structure, open democratic footing with Danes. have a mild climate all year nitiesnies not only in Denmark but dialogue and a long tradition Denmarkround: warm also summers shows its and strong not alsoabroad. in Scandinavian compa- for life-long-learning. There is as well a strong politicalsevere winters commitment moderated as a by nies abroad. international political com- memberthe effects of theof the Nordic warm Council, Gulf + en faktaboks på denne side: Denmark is known for its com- mitment as Denmark is a TheStream. United Nations, NATO and Facts about Denmark and the mitment to human rights and member of the Nordic Council, theThe European Danish language Union. Despite is spoken of Danes: fight for a sustainable climate.. The United Nations, NATO and this,by approx. the Danish 6 million currency people is still- Denmark’s population in the European Union. Despite themainly Krone, in Denmark. DKK, although it is Denmark has a very of this, the Danish currency is peggedForeigners to the say EURO. that if you know well organised infrastructure still the Krone DKK although it some English and German,

16 DENMARK and AALBORG

Attractions Aalborg has a very nice Zoo, Close to Aalborg you will find cinemas, theatres, the Aalborg the cleanest, longest and Tower and a number of muse- biggest sandy beaches in ums, parks and the Denmark with swimming and with its harbours full of boats windsurfing possibilities and and yachts. very idyllic small towns. How much do you know about Denmark? Would it be a nice place to live and study? WHAT AALBORG CAN OFFER YOU “Few places can boast a har- This former power station has bour masterpiece by architect been revamped into a cultural Jørn Utzon. The name Utzon hub with an art-house cinema, might not ring a bell, but his music venue, art gallery and Sydney Opera House is known restaurant. With stark concrete across the globe. Aalborg is walls, exposed iron girders not Sydney, but that does not and high ceilings, it’s like an stop this provincial town from awesome industrial cathedral. thinking big, adding cosmo- The scale is something more politan panache to its more akin to a city like Berlin or humble heritage. Utzon grew London.” *) up here by the harbour and the Utzon Centre was the last *) source: KLM travel magazine, of his designs ever to be built. information about Aalborg when The exhibition centre is part opening direct flights from of a 234 mio. Euro waterfront Amsterdam to Aalborg. development with a music centre, park, street football court, sea swimming pool and the imposing centre.

WHAT AALBORG CAN OFFER YOU Life in Aalborg

Aalborg is an excellent study abroad destination that has everything a student could ever want.

18 GENERAL INFORMATION /

Aalborg is a relatively small Eating Sporting Aalborg is frequently visited but still cosmopolitan city that & drinking out traditions by world stars: Kylie Minogue, is very popular among Danish The city has a great choice of BAalborg is also home to pro- Rod Stewart, Bryan Adams, students and students from all places for eating and drink- fessional ice hockey, handball Take That, Elton John, Sting, over the world. Aalborg is like ing – more than 300 bars. You and football teams in the best Stevie Wonder etc. The most a campus in itself. Aalborg is can easily find student-budget leagues in Denmark. Several important events are Aalborg known for the high academic friendly spots and places times, the teams from in May – the biggest standing and up-to-date offering Danish, Thai, Italian, have won the Danish champi- in Northern Europe – drama education, diverse diverse Chinese and Greek cuisines. onships. Along with that, you performances and the Viking entertainment activities and Danish people are fond of will find modern fitness cen- Festival. fun, beautiful nature, architec- charming cafés and pubs, and tres and many places to play ture and design. It is located in Aalborg has a lot of them! pool, football, badminton, go Shopping the upper parts of the Jutland bowling or dancing or do ath- Two long pedestrian streets peninsula, known as the Night life lectics, etc. and Aalborg also and Friis shopping centre are number one tourist destination The famous Jomfru Ane Gade, has very modern swimming the main shopping areas at in Denmark. a street full of discos, bars, pools - indoors and outdoors the heart of the city. You will pubs and cafés, is a real pride - with wellness and relaxing be pleased by a great selec- About 200,000 people live in of Aalborg. It’s a great place facilities. tion of boutiques offering Aalborg, which makes it the 3rd for those who love to relax and designers’ items, stylish shops largest city in Denmark. It is a spend a night dancing or just Music & culture and department stores that bicycle-friendly city that lies on having a drink with friends. The cultural life of Aalborg have everything your heart the banks of the picturesque and neighbouring cities is very desires. Seasonal sales are the Limfjord and is a neat and tidy diverse. Aalborg has a number “must-visit” time. Don’t forget WHAT AALBORG CAN OFFER YOU city with clean air. of theatres and cinemas. Stu- Aalborg’s large shopping cen- dents have a choice of venues tres – they provide much of the hosting popular local and indoors shopping experience. foreign bands.

Nikole Michelle Eriksen Cevallos, Ecuador Life in Aalborg “Studying at UCN is a great experience. The teach- ers truly make classes a good part of the day with active discussions and exercises that really allow us to apply what we learn to real life scenarios and see things from many perspectives. Being enrolled in the international programme has also given me the chance to meet many people from around the world and make new friends, enjoying my time in Denmark.”

19 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Are you a quick learner willing to work independently or as part of a team? Have you got leadership potential? Want to follow a career in accounting and finance?

Gudrun Gisladóttir, Iceland

“When I first came to UCN, I felt that the atmos- phere was very pleasant and open. The staff is so welcoming, and you can ask questions and they are willing to help and more than that. What I like about financial management is that it gives a lot of possibilities in the future; real estate, mortgage banks, banks and further education such as: economics and business administration, administration etc.”

20 2-YEAR AP DEGREE / FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

About the programme financial consultancy in, for The AP Degree in Financial Ma- example: nagement is a 2-year, full-time • Banks undergraduate programme. • Mortgage institutions Programme structure Modules covered from semes- It is based on the business • Real estate administra- The first 3 semesters take ters 1 to 3 world’s demands for staff with tion offices place at UCN in Denmark and • Financial enterprise and international competencies in • Insurance companies consist of compulsory and markets the area of finance. This re- • Real estate companies elective subjects. • Personal finance quires personal and manage- or • Customer/client relations rial skills that will be enhanced • Financial departments of The 4th semester comprises an • Business economics through this programme large private or public internship period in a company • Management and communi- making you well-equipped and enterprises of your own choice and a final cations competent to enter the finan- exam project. • Global economics cial sector. You can also continue your • Business law studies with a top-up BA The teaching and learning • Statistics The programme addresses degree by adding 1.5 years approaches are based on several financial and mana- to your AP degree in order to themes. This means that all See page 60 for general infor- gerial issues with the aim of achieve a bachelor’s degree. subjects co-operate on joint, mation regarding our English providing a rigorous profile The advantage is that you get interdisciplinary semester programmes such as require- leading to the award of an two different diplomas; first an themes in order to link the ments, fees and finances, Academy Profession Degree. AP Degree in Financial Man- individual subject elements residence permit etc. gagement, then a BA Degree in and create a more holistic/ Career opportunities e.g. International Sales & Mar- broad view. Read more on www.ucnorth.dk The AP Degree in Financial keting. You can also continue Management will enhance your to Aalborg University to top up career prospects and your to BA level. Previous graduates opportunities for increasing have obtained a master’s from your earnings. With a Financial Copenhagen Business School, Management Degree, you will Aarhus University or Aalborg be able to work in the field of University and are pursuing a great career in either their home country or abroad.

21 MARKETING Are you a team-player? Have you got entrepreneurial talent and a flair MANAGEMENT for marketing and sales? Are you interested in applying your analytical skills on business?

Renars Rieksts, Latvia

“I’ve always been interested in business. There- fore I chose Marketing Management for my education. Why in Denmark? Since I’ve chosen business as my future, I felt like it would be a great idea to start in a country with one of the most stable economical and social situations in the world, and it fully lives up to my expecta- tions.”

22 2-YEAR AP DEGREE / MARKETING MANAGEMENT About the programme Career opportunities The AP Degree in Marketing After completing the Marketing Management is a 2-year, Management programme, you broadly-based business career can either choose to pursue platform taking place in an a business career with your international setting at UCN. newly obtained AP degree, or It is a full-time, 4 semester you may decide to continue undergraduate programme your studies on our bachelor’s Programme structure Modules covered from equal to 120 ECTS credits. programme of International The first 3 semesters take place semesters 1 to 3: Our programme provides you Sales & Marketing or Interna- at UCN in Denmark and consist • International marketing with the newest tools neces- tional Hospitality Management of compulsory and elective • Global communication sary when studying areas or Sport Management. Other subjects. It’s also possible to • Project management of marketing specific to the top-up BA programmes are study one semester abroad. In • Business economics marketing function within available at other Danish the programme’s 4th semester, • Global economics organisations (e.g. sales man- universities or abroad in e.g. you can go for an internship • Statistics agement), as well as the study the UK. at a company of your choice • Business law of contemporary marketing in Denmark or abroad. Lastly, techniques. Career opportunities include: a final project is to be writ- Elective subjects: On the Marketing Manage- • Marketing co-ordinator ten in order to complete the • Entrepreneurship ment programme, instruction • Sales supporter programme. This is to be made • Second language usually takes place between • Trainee in close collaboration with a • Logistics 8:30 and 15:00. Teaching is • PR worker specific company which could divided into modules that last • Advertising consultant be the same company as where Read more about Marketing half a day or a whole day. For • Export sales represen- you did your internship during Management at UCN on instance, a module could be tative the specialisation period. www.ucnorth.dk about competitor analysis • Project co-ordinator, or in the subject “International • Purchasing assistant See page 60 for general infor- Marketing” or it could be a mation regarding our English lecture, a group assignment, programmes such as require- field analysis etc. ments, fees and finances, residence permit etc.

23 SERVICE, HOSPITALITY & TOURISM Are you a proactive and service- minded individual? Working with MANAGEMENT people is your passion? Want to pursue a career within hospitality, tourism, travelling or sport management?

Michaela Jurkovska, Slovakia

“For me as a student, UCN opened my eyes. Due to some of my teachers and their lessons, I’m look- ing at business and service in a completely new way. I’m now doing my internship at one of IHG’s (Intercontinental Hotels Group) hotels, because I had this specialization at school. In my future, I would like to continue with a bachelor’s here at UCN and after that start my career in the hotel business in London or New York.”

24 2-YEAR AP DEGREE / SERVICE, HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

MANAGEMENTous specialisations of hotel About the programme Service, Hospitality & Tourism and restaurant management, Management takes its point of tourism management, sport departure in the latest relevant management are presented business practises and also to you, enabling you to choose contains a theoretical part. It is your individual career path. a full-time, 4-semester under- graduate programme equal to Career opportunities Programme structure 120 ECTS credits.The graduate Gaining the AP Degree in • Business communication and will be equipped to participate Service, Hospitality & Tourism The programme consists of networking on all levels of the organisa- Management will enhance your compulsory and specialisation • Intercultural competencies tion. The graduate is expected career prospects and wage- modules together with a three to combine knowledge about earning opportunities. month internship period in a Specialisation areas: business practises, cultural For instance, graduates can relevant company in Denmark cover half a semester and are and innovative relations as choose to achieve a bachelor’s or abroad. divided into: well as principles regarding degree within approx. 1.5 years • Core national module sustainable development. in UCN’s top-up programmes Compulsory subjects: • Instituion-specific module The graduate is furthermore or abroad - or begin their • Philosophy of science and and expected to participate in career immediately and find a methodology • Specialisation module. customer relations and work job as, e.g: • Analysis and statistics with people of various educa- • Marketing co-ordinator • Industrial knowledge The 4th semester ends with tional, cultural and linguistic • Sales co-ordinator • Service management a final dissertation and an backgrounds in the organisa- • Food & beverage assistant • Law examination. tion. Training is arranged in • Event co-ordinator • Leadership and project co-operation with the busi- • Reception desk personnel management Read more on www. ucnorth.dk ness sector supplemented by • Travel agency/booking • Organisation and HR company visits, guest lectures, assistant • Creativity and innovation See page 60 for general infor- study trips and projects for • Project assistant • Strategy and business plan mation regarding our English specific companies. When • Conference personnel • Service marketing and trends programmes such as require- you begin the programme, • Sponsor adviser • Economics ments, fees and finances, an introduction to the vari- • Global service and economics residence permit etc.

25 INTERNATIONAL SALES & MARKETING Are you interested in developing your knowledge and comprehension of business practices, applied theory as well as methods used for sales and marketing within an international business perspective? Then have a look here:

Atanas Kovachev, Bulgaria

“About Aalborg, I would say that it is really one of the most green cities in the world, and you would definitely have much fun here. Therefore, if you plan to take a new step in your life, you should opt for education at UCN. Once you decide to do this, the great staff will take care of everything from your accommodation, through your fun, to your job and role in the society. With the kind help of the university, I had my intern- ship in a 5* resort of the Mariott International Group, so your dreams come true is just a matter of time with UCN.“

26 1.5-YEAR TOP-UP BACHELOR’S DEGREE / INTERNATIONAL SALES & MARKETING About the programme Career opportunities The programme focuses on With a Bachelor Degree sales and marketing in an in International Sales and international context with Marketing you can get a good special emphasis on business job as e.g.: to business sales. • Marketing manager The programme is a full-time, • Export manager Programme structure Subjects are taught in the con- 3-semester undergraduate • Sales manager text of two overall themes: programme equal to 90 ECTS • Sales and marketing • The background for a com- credits. It is based on the co-ordinator On the BA programme, the pany’s sales business & hospitality worlds’ • International sales repre- semesters 1 to 2 contain: • Business development with demands for staff with interna- sentative • Lectures, project work, tutor- an international perspective tional competencies for work • Sales support executive ing, case-studies, compulsory in the area of international • Key account manager assignments in a thematic Themes are subdivided into sales and marketing manage- • Sales planner structure topics i.e.: ment. • The customer as the focal Master’s degree Semester 3: point With an AP Degree in Market- Bachelor’s graduates can typi- • Internship in Denmark • Industry and competitors ing Management or Service, cally obtain a master’s degree or abroad • Innovation Hospitality & Tourism Manage- after having studied 1 to 2 • Bachelor’s project • Developing of the sales base ment or Financial Management years at universities or schools and the business platform or an equivalent higher educa- in Denmark and/or abroad. At Core subjects: • The sales performance tion, you have access to this the website www.ucnorth.dk • Marketing • Follow-up and retention bachelor’s programme. Please you can see the further study • Supply chain management • Theory & methods note that graduates from the opportunities. • Management and organisation Service, Hospitality & Tourism • Business law Management programme will • Economics be asked to attend a short interview. See also the other admission requirements on page 60 of this brochure.

27 INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY Are you aiming for management positions within the hotel, tourism MANAGEMENT or experience economy industries? Have you considered adding an international perspective to your degree? Then a Bachelor Degree in International Hospitality Management is the right choice for you.

Viktor Kyosev, Bulgaria

“Currently, I am om my final year at UCN, study- ing International Hospitality and Management (BA degree). Moreover, I would like to continue for a master’s at Aalborg University because I am aware that in today´s labour market the competition is extremely fierce, and in my opin- ion the key to success is the education. I believe that the Danish educational system will provide me with all the necessary knowledge in order to achieve my goals in life.”

28 1.5-YEAR TOP-UP BACHELOR’S DEGREE / INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY

MANAGEMENTDenmark and/or abroad. At About the programme Career opportunities The BA in International A Bachelor Degree in Inter- the website www.ucnorth.dk Hospitality Management is a national Hospitality Manage- you can see the further study business programme that is ment enables you to work in opportunities. especially designed to educate a complex world of hospital- professionals in the interna- ity: managing, running and Programme structure tional hospitality industry. developing projects in the The programme is a full-time, hotel, tourism and experience Semester 1 Core subjects: 3-semester undergraduate economy sectors. You can find Lectures, project work, tutoring, Radical new thinking hospitality programme equal to 90 ECTS work as: case-studies. cultural awareness & customer credits. It is based on the Core subjects: relations business & hospitality worlds’ • Resort manager Economics • The concepts of culture and demands for staff with interna- • Event manager • Optimisation and revenue the hospitality industry tional competencies. • Tourism consultant management • Guest/customer behaviour • Hotel manager • Financial management • Negotiation techniques With an AP Degree in Service, • Executive sales supporter through key figures and • Organisational culture Hospitality & Tourism Manage- • Key account manager annual reports ment or Marketing Manage- • Sales planner • Department and activity Business strategy ment or Financial Management • International sales repre- budgeting • Strategic analysis or an equivalent higher educa- sentative • Investments and financing • Strategy, concept and product tion, you have access to this • Project manager • Distribution of costs development top-up bachelor’s programme. • Sales and marketing Management • Strategic implementation and See also the other admission co-ordinator • Labour law and work management requirements on page 60 of environment this brochure. Master’s degree • Human resource manage - Semester 3 Bachelor’s graduates can typi- ment and leadership • Internship in Denmark or cally obtain a master’s degree • Theory of science and meth- abroad after having studied 2 years at odology • Final bachelor’s project and universities or schools in final bachelor’s examination. Semester 2 Lectures, project work, tutoring, case-studies. 29 SPORT Are you interested in the sport industry and committed to take MANAGEMENT leading positions in this highly challenging business? If you like to combine your passion for sports and events with a deep understanding of the underlying mechanisms of sports, events and leisure, this programme is the right choice for you.

Rodrigo Daniel Pacheco Carrillo, Peru

“One of my professional goals in the near future is to go back home and help develop sports in Peru. I’m happy to know that here in Denmark I’m learning from one of the best countries in the world in terms of sport organisation, and UCN is giving me the finest tools to understand and put those methods in practice. I really appreciate the work and efforts of our UCN teachers as they are the ones helping us to build up our future careers.”

30 1.5-YEAR TOP-UP BACHELOR’S DEGREE / SPORT MANAGEMENT About the programme Career opportunities Master’s degree The programme focuses on With this degree, you will Bachelor’s graduates can sport management, marketing, learn to manoeuvre within the typically obtain a master’s economy and law in an inter- sport business. Your future degree after having studied 2 national context with special tasks may range from running years at universities or schools emphasis on events, experi- professional sports activities in Denmark and/or abroad. At ence economy and the sports to planning and conducting www.ucnorth.dk you can see industry. With this degree, you events, or you might work as a the further study opportunities. can contribute to the growth project co-ordinator within the of this sector and also to the public sector. development of experience Your first job could be as economy in general. an administrator or project Programme structure The programme is a full-time, manager on one of the many • Sport management - strat- 3-semester undergraduate different projects and events Semesters 1 to 2: egy - organisation and hu- programme equal to 90 ECTS within the field of sports, and Lectures, project work, tutor- man resource management credits. Being a graduate of job titles could be e.g.: ing, case-studies, compulsory • Sports economics - sports Sport Management will open assignments in a thematic as a product - sport finance many doors to a highly com- • Sports consultant structure, visits to organisa- • Methods and research in petitive world of sports, events • Sports executive tions in the industry sports and leisure management. • Key account manager • Sport law - sport contracts • Sports development planner Semester 3: and risk management - With an AP Degree in • Club manager • Internship in Denmark or legislation • Marketing Management, or • Sports marketing abroad • Service, Hospitality & co-ordinator • Bachelor’s project The programme will help you Tourism Management, or • Event co-ordinator delve into relevant theories • Financial Management, or • Project manager Study contents relating to the industry and will • an equivalent higher Core subjects: provide you with the necessary education, • Sports industry - sport or- practical experience that will you have access to this ba- ganisations and the environ- become a solid foundation for chelor’s programme. ment your future career. • Sport marketing - consumer behaviour - sponsorships and fundraising 31 EXPORT & TECHNOLOGY Are you interested in the European business sector and its MANAGEMENT competitiveness? Would you like to be capable of independently handling the tasks of the company in relation to exports, both internationally and abroad and collaborate with both the technical and mercantile staff? If so, this programme is the right choice for you.

Sanna Møller Olsen, Denmark

“UCN makes sure that our class often goes out in actual workplaces to meet the people working in positions that we could strive to get in the future. This definitely helps to inspire us in choosing our paths. For my future career, I imagine myself working with my core interest: export sales in a global company, preferably within medical equipment. However, I am also very interested in sitting on the opposite side of the table so to speak and maybe work with procurement as a strategic buyer. UCN provides me with the skills to go either way.”

32 3.5-YEAR BACHELOR’S DEGREE / EXPORT & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT About the programme Career opportunities The 3.5-year Bachelor Degree With a Bachelor Degree in Programme structure in Export & Technology Man- Export Sales & Technology agement combines technical Management, you can partici- The programme is divided into 2nd semester: fields with mercantile subjects pate in the strategic develop- three cross-sectional fields: a • Understanding markets and provides the graduate with ment of the customer basis technical, a mercantile and a a profound insight into the and relations for the company general field with the following 3rd semester: company’s business in relation through technical service, approximated percentages: • Planning the marketing effort to product sales and technical counselling and sales. Thus, Technical field: 40 % solutions. you should be able to complete • Production development and 4th semester: The programme is a full-time, and implement sales, services processes, material, con- • Markets and customer man- undergraduate BA degree and marketing plans in a struction, design and project agement equal to 210 ECTS credits. global market. The programme management provides you with a strong Mercantile field: 40 % 5th semester: The first five semesters are profile to undertake profes- • Industrial export, marketing, • The selling organisation primarily based on: classroom sions such as: foreign trade, finance, ship- lessons combined with com- ping/transport and innova- 6th semester: pany visits and guest teachers • Export consultant tion • Internship ”from theory to with a strong attachment to • Product consultant Interpersonal field: 20 % practice” in Denmark or the business sector and skills • Export manager • Communication, foreign abroad you acquired in practice while • Export director language, cultural under- collaborating with an interest- standing and negotiation 7th semester: ing company. techniques. • Specialisation module and See page 60 for general infor- • Bachelor’s project mation regarding our English These cross-sectional fields are programmes such as require- distributed on 7 semesters each Read more about each semes- ments, fees and finances, with its distinctive professional ter and the subjects’ ECTS residence permit etc. focus. credits on www. ucnorth.dk

1st semester: • Business foundation and technological basics 33 COMPUTER Looking for excellent career prospects in computing? Are you SCIENCE keen on finding solutions and being challenged, using an analytical approach? Want to obtain highly respected qualifications?

Richard Spence, United Kingdom

”Another thing that is different here at UCN, and I mean it in a good way, are the teaching methods. Examinations are pretty much the same like in my country, but the differences appear in the projects and defending your own work. At UCN, there is a lot of emphasis on group work and on teaching how to work with other people. I would definitely encourage everyone to come to UCN as it’s a life time experience. Some of my best friends are Danish now. We hang out every week, and we do random stuff, and I am happy because I got the chance to make friends from different parts of the world”

34 2.5-YEAR AP DEGREE / COMPUTER

YouSCIENCE can also choose to con- About the programme Career opportunities The 2.5-year AP Degree in An AP Degree in Computer tinue studies at other universi- Computer Science equips you Science provides you with a ties in Denmark or abroad. with all-round knowledge strong profile to kick-off an in the field of information immediate business career. technology. The programme is based on a practical approach Career opportunities include: Programme structure Specialised part semester 4: - “learning by doing”. The • Programmer The course consists of 5 semes- • Systems development computer science programme • Systems developer ters, which equal a total of 150 methodologies emphasises both the technical • Systems administrator ECTS credits in the European as well as the social aspect • Network consultant Credit Transfer System. Electives because the graduate is • Software developer Electives may vary from year to expected to work in a team in Compulsory subjects, year based on student sugges- a future workplace, functioning Your employer may be a semesters 1 to 3: tions and new trends. well as a teamplayer in the private company or a public, • Software construction field of information technology. national or international • Software design Semester 5: organisation. • IT in business organisations • Internship in Denmark or You will be studying subjects • Computer architectures and abroad in the fields of programming, After completion of the operating systems • Final exam project system development and busi- Computer Science programme, • Software architectures and ness. We only teach a single you can also choose to distributed programs See page 60 for general infor- subject per day to allow you to continue your studies at UCN • Computer network and mation regarding our English really get into the subject. In in Software Development or distributed systems programmes such as require- the fourth semester, you will Web Development. They are • Systems development methods ments, fees and finances, select a subject of particular top-up programmes adding • Databanks residence permit etc. interest to you. This is your another 1.5 years of full-time, chance to develop the profile undergraduate studies to your Read more about the Computer you want and choose the direc- degree, giving you a BA degree. Science Degree at UCN on tion of your future working life. www.ucnorth.dk

35 MULTIMEDIA DESIGN & Are you eager to learn to design, plan and implement the presentation COMMUNICATION of information and messages with the help of the latest multimedia tools on a national and international level? Are you interested in making communication between individuals easier and to facilitate this through web design?

Anton Ivov Nikolov, Bulgaria

“The Multimedia Design & Communication programme at UCN is absolutely wonderful because it opened my eyes to many new aspects of modern design. It gives me a very strong basis upon which I intend to continue building up my skills. One of the great things are that you constantly work in groups on different projects, which not only improved my knowledge of the subjects, but also developed my personality so that I can co-operate better with other people. Another thing I personally like is that the teachers are always ready to point you in the right direction and answer all of your questions. ”

36 2-YEAR AP DEGREE / MULTIMEDIA DESIGN &

COMMUNICATIONgraduates can obtain a BA at UCN. Graduates can also About the programme Career opportunities The 2-year, full-time AP Degree The programme enables the Degree in Web Development or continue their top-up studies at in Multimedia Design is an graduate to independently E-Concept Development if they other universities in Denmark opportunity to study within the plan and carry out processes undertake another 1.5 years of or abroad. wide field of media and com- and tasks in multimedia top-up studies within this field munication. Your future work productions, from strategy and may range from consultation market analysis through A/V and specialist assignments productions and design of user Programme structure to managing major projects. interfaces to the programming Semester 4: This is an undergraduate of the end result published on Semesters 1 to 3: • Internship in Denmark programme equal to 120 ECTS. the internet. Lectures, project work, tutor- or abroad It is based on the business ing, case-studies, compulsory • Final examination project world’s demands for staff with Career options include profes- assignments within: international competencies in sions as: See page 60 for general infor- the area of web development. • Web designer Core subjects: mation regarding our English • Flash designer • Multimedia design programmes such as require- The Multimedia Design pro- • Game designer • Concept development ments, fees and finances, gramme is a relatively short • Web & new media project • Video & audio residence permit etc. and practice-related education manager • Aesthetics that combines your design • New media consultant/ • Usability Read more about Multimedia skills with your skills in pres- developer and innovator • Communication Design & Communication at entation and communication of • Webmaster • Media sociology UCN on www.ucnorth.dk information and messages. • Project co-ordinator • Marketing • E-business With an AP Degree in Multime- • Project management dia Design & Communication, • Corporate culture and you have various possibilities strategy to pursue further academic • Programming and scripting studies: • Database modelling

37 2-YEAR AP DEGREE / IT NETWORK & ELECTRONICS Are you dedicated to exploring studies in the IT and TECHNOLOGY electronics engineering field? Are you enthusiastic working with product development, planning and operation of systems in the fields of computer technology and electronics?

Kenneth Brink, Lecturer

”I have a Master in Computer Science and Information Technology from Aalborg University. I like to meet and get inspired by other cultures, and therefore I have also worked in the Philippines as a product owner for one year and previously lived in Norway and Brussels. During my work, before I started lecturing at UCN, I had many business contacts with Danish companies, in the Czech Republic, France, Germany, South Africa, Abu Dhabi, the UK, Asia, Norway and Pakistan.”

38 2-YEAR AP DEGREE / IT NETWORK & ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY About the programme Career opportunities The 2-year full-time AP Degree The AP Degree in IT Network in IT Network and Electronics and Electronics Technology Technology qualifies the candi- provides you with a strong Programme structure Technology subjects for date for a professional position profile to work in a lot of dif- The programme is divided into students specialising in as manager of or participant ferent professions regarding four semesters. You can choose electronics: electronics, product in projects related to product computers and electronics, for to specialise within either maturing, test equipment, development, planning and example: electronics or IT networks. The programme development and operation of systems in the • Electronics developer programme consists of compul- networks. private as well as the public • IT consultant sory subjects and specialised sector. • Commercial purchase and subjects. Electives sales assistant Electives may vary from year to The programme gives you 120 • Network manager Semesters 1 to 3: year based on student sugges- ECTS credits. It is based on the • Software developer General subjects: technical tions and new trends. IT sector’s demands for staff documentation, technical math- with international competen- With an AP Degree in IT ematics, information technology, 4th Semester: cies in the area of IT network Network and Electronics computer and electronics • Internship in a company in and electronics development. Technology, you can choose Denmark or abroad. to continue your studies at Business subjects: commercial • Final examination project The programme also gives you UCN on the top-up bach- purchases and sales, business a thorough insight into the elor’s programme in Product economics, business organi- See page 60 for general infor- development and construc- Development and Integrative sation, project management, mation regarding our English tion of electronics, sales and Technology. environment and safety, quality. programmes such as require- technical support within IT, ments, fees and finances, production techniques and Technology subjects for stu- residence permit etc. tests, purchasing of IT and dents specialising in IT network: electronics, and advisory and transmission media, communica- Read more about IT Network consulting services within the tions systems, network systems, and Electronics Technology at IT sector. network hardware, database UCN on www.ucnorth.dk systems and programming.

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DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS (GRAPHICS) Are you a creative individual full of new ideas? Are you fond of contemporary design? Do you have a flair for interacting with people?

Dirk Postma, Holland Christian Hald Madsen, Denmark “I’ve chosen Design,Technology & Business ”Afterbecause 4 years of my as interest an electrician in graphic I lacked design chal - in- particularlenges and print I wanted media further like magazines education and brochures.so when I learned I can already about thesay Energythat it fits Technology my interestsprogramme, perfectly. it immediately I have learned caught a my lot attentionpracti- cally”. Becoming about things an energy like aesthetics,engineer is typography, about being designan expert processes in energy and optimisation working with – both programs when likeit comes the Adobe to residential package. buildings At UCN, there’sand different a nice andtypes relaxed of industrial environment consumption.” to work in, and people are very friendly.” .

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2-YEAR AP DEGREE / DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY &

BUSINESSAlong the way,(GRAPHICS) students may About the programme The 2-year AP Degree in opt for a study abroad period Design, Technology and Busi- with some of the UCN partners Programme structure • Animation graphics ness (Graphics) is an oppor- all over the world. The first 3 semesters take place 4th semester: tunity to study in an artistic at UCN in Denmark and consist • Internship: three months and professional environment Career opportunities of compulsory and elective where you get the opportu- where we welcome diversity, The programme prepares the subjects. nity to work in depth individuality and problem graduate to independently 1st semester: • Final examination project solving ability. The education plan and carry out processes Mandatory module encourages you to develop a and tasks in business areas • Design The programme combines highly individual portfolio to concerning graphic design • Business practical work in graphic design reflect your career aspirations. and communication. For this • Technology programs such as QuarkXPress, reason, your job opportunities Illustrator, Photoshop and The programme is for students with an AP Degree in Graphic 2nd semester: InDesign with a creative and wanting to develop creative Design will be considerable. Mandatory area of study aesthetical understanding of skills within a commercial • Design design processes from ideas to context and provide creative Career options include a • Production finished products. solutions to real communica- profession within: • Marketing tion problems through design • Graphic design See page 60 for general infor- forms, colours and products. • Editorial & advertising 3rd semester: mation regarding our English • Newspapers and magazines Mandatory area of study programmes such as require- The programme consists of • Print houses (continued) ments, fees and finances, three main themes: • Illustration • Elective subject residence permit etc. 1. The creative and aesthetic • Marketing departments design Examples of elective subjects - Read more about the AP Degree 2. Hands-on graphic design that can vary from year to year in Design, Technology & Busi- programs and applica- - could be: ness (Graphics) at UCN on tions • Promotional video and screen www.ucnorth.dk 3. The business approach graphics • Digital publishing • Modern branding • 3D and experience design • Typography 41 AUTOMATION ENGINEERING Do you want to manage the development of automation projects? Do you want to organise and implement quality assurance solutions such as robotics technology for companies to ensure optimisation of their technical control systems and automated facilities? Then read on!

Erik Mortensen, Lecturer

“I have an education in maritime engineering and have worked 8 years in the industry before coming to UCN. The first four years, I worked all over the world as a commissioning engineer on large scale boilers, engines and desulfurization plants. From 2007 to 2011, I worked as operation engineer at a power station. What I like most about lecturing is when the students get involved and make their own experiences. The best experience recently was when I received a very inter- esting report about a subject I had never heard about. The student had made his own study and research.” .

42 2-YEAR AP DEGREE / AUTOMATION ENGINEERING

About the programme starting work on your final After completion of the AP 1.5-year top-up Bachelor The new 2-year AP Degree exam project. The internship Degree Programme in Automa- Degree Programme in Product Programme in Automation and the final exam project will tion Engineering, you can Development and Integrative Engineering gives you detailed relate to a company where you continue your studies on a Technology knowledge and insight into the will have ample opportunity to structure and optimisation of put your achieved knowledge Programme structure technical control systems. You to use and try your strength on • An elective element that will also learn how to use this practise-based problems and The programme is divided into could include subjects such as: knowledge individually and solutions. four sub-elements: - Databases in co-operation with others. • A compulsory element that - Robotics technology You will gain knowledge about Career opportunities covers a joint, national cur- - Optimisation measuring technology and As an AP Graduate of Auto- riculum and an institutional - High-level programming data collection, control and mation Engineering, you are curriculum - Knowledge technology regulation systems, technical well-prepared to step out into - Wireless technologies mathematics and physics as the business community where The institutional curriculum well as organising and quality you can apply for jobs in utili- covers subjects within: • A three month internship assurance. ties, electrical firms, automa- - Technical systems design tion businesses, machinery - Control and regulation tech- • A final exam project Lectures vary between class- manufacturers and industrial nology based teaching, project work businesses producing anything - Configuration and program- See page 60 for general infor- and individual assignment from wind turbines to marma- ming mation regarding our English work. Early on, a project will lade. Your title will typically be - Communications technology programmes such as require- form the basis of the lectures technician, programmer, chief and project development ments, fees and finances, during the first half of the first fitter, technical manager, PLC residence permit etc. semester. The project will be programmer, SCADA program- The joint, national curriculum assessed internally and fol- mer or systems technician. covers subjects within: Read more about Automation lowed up by a new project that - Design and construction of Engineering at UCN on will form the basis of the sec- automatic units www.ucnorth.dk ond half of the first semester. - Integration of automatic units The internship is your opportu- - Systems design of automatic nity to test theory and methods process and production lines in practise before - Business-related elements

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Are you eager to become the most sought-after energy specialist who can advise about the implementation of complex energy and indoor environment systems? Are you interested in ensuring the correct structure and optimisation of energy consumption by exploiting alternative and new energy sources?

Trine Bindslev Tree, Lecturer

”As educational background, I am a Qualified BREEAM assessor from Whatford, UK, and I graduated in 2006 with a master from the civil engineering programme in architecture, from Aalborg University. During my studies, I experienced what it is like to be new in a foreign culture as I studied one year at Portsmouth University in the UK and obtained a diploma in Climate Architecture. Since graduation 6 years ago, I have worked 4 years in London within two different architect’s offices. After my return to Aalborg, with a British husband, I have worked as a lecturer in an academy near Aarhus and now at UCN since 2011 within building technology, sustainable design, energy calculations, building regulations, AutoCAD and innovation. In the period from 2000-2006, I have also had freelance work, as an architect and energy calculator.”

44 2-YEAR AP DEGREE / ENERGY TECHNOLOGY

About the programme Career opportunities See page 60 for general infor- The AP Degree in Energy Tech- With an AP Degree in Energy mation regarding our English nology is a 2-year, full-time Technology, you will obtain programmes such as require- undergraduate programme competencies enabling you ments, fees and finances, equalling 120 ECTS credits. to advise clients on practical residence permit etc. The programme enables the energy optimisation, energy graduate to handle projects supply in industrial and private across the sectors of building construction, and also indus- technology, electricity and trial process installations. Programme structure Furthermore, the programme plumbing in order to create Graduates may seek employ- The programme is divided into enhances your knowledge on solutions for energy optimi- ment in utility companies, in 4 semesters, each with its own subjects related to corporate sation and conservation in the installation industry or in distinctive technical focus. understanding, primarily technical building and process technical and environmental subjects focusing on innovation, installations including air departments in the state and/ The compulsory part contains project management and busi- conditioning systems, heating or municipalities in jobs like a number of technical energy ness know-how. pumps or similar in residential • Project manager theory modules such as build- or industrial buildings. • Energy engineer ing technology, indoor environ- The three month internship in We teach relevant theory as • Energy advisor ment, automation, control and the fourth semester can take well as hands-on practice. • Energy consultant regulation, traditional and place in Denmark or abroad With an AP Degree in Energy innovative energy sources, and gives you the opportunity Technology, you can also energy analysis, calculation of to apply theory and skills you choose to extend your studies energy consumption as well as acquired in practice while by 1.5 years and get a top-up process and production plants. co-operating with an interesting Bachelor Degree in Product The elective subjects cover company. The semester con- Development & Intergrative a wide field and provide you cludes with a final project based Technology. with the opportunity of work- on co-operation with a com- ing thoroughly with a subject pany and embraces skills and and specialising in process knowledge acquired throughout and production plants, building the entire programme. installations as well as alterna- tive and new energy sources.

45 WEB DEVELOPMENT Are you dedicated to work with more advanced web development projects, targeting different platforms, using multimedia, audio, video, etc. in integrated communications solutions?

Anastasija Jakovleva, Latvia

“Studying at UCN in Aalborg was a bit different from studying at my home university in Latvia. I have received lots of diverse knowledge, giving me an opportunity to work in different kinds of organizations in the future. The teaching methods provided by the lecturers create an informal atmosphere and an international environ- ment that greatly extends your knowledge and skills. At UCN, I will be become a web-developer next year, and I am happy about this.“

46 1.5-YEAR TOP-UP BACHELOR’S DEGREE / WEB DEVELOPMENT

About the programme With an AP Degree in Master’s degree This programme will prepare • Multimedia Design and Com- Bachelor’s graduates can you to work in society char- munication or typically obtain a master’s acterised by a rapid develop- • Computer Science or degree after having studied 2 ment of digitisation needs • an equivalent higher educa- years at universities or schools and sophisticated methods in tion, you will have access to in Denmark and/or abroad. At industry/media applications. this top-up bachelor’s the website www.ucnorth.dk As a Bachelor of Web Develop- programme. you can see the further study ment, you know how to handle opportunities. the front end of IT systems Please see the other admission using customer management requirements on page 60 of systems (CMS). You will also this brochure. know how web systems are Programme structure Students can opt for a study built from scratch using object- Career opportunities Semesters 1 to 2: abroad period with UCN part- oriented IDE and relational • Web developer Lectures, project work, tutor- ners all over the world. databases. The programme is • Webmaster ing, case-studies, compulsory a full-time, 3-semester under- • Web designer assignments 3rd semester: graduate programme equal to • Project manager/ Internship in Denmark or 90 ECTS credits. It is based on co-ordinator Core subjects (modules): abroad. the business world’s demands • Multimedia consultant • Development environments for staff with international • Event manager and CMS Bachelor’s project where competencies in the area of • Media planner • Interface design and digital you have the opportunity to web development. • Web administrator aesthetics specialise in one of the areas • Advanced media technologies dealt with during your 1st or 2nd • Databases and XML semester. • Web communication and network sociology

Electives Electives may vary from year to year based on student sugges- tions and new trends. 47 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT Do you consider programming and large systems an exciting challenge? Would you like to call yourself Software Developer? If yes, this degree in Software Development may be the right choice for you.

Andreea Spaima, Romania

”UCN becomes your home from the first day you arrive. The teachers, supervisors and all the staff members do their best to help you with any problem you might have, from finding accom- modation to dealing with the cultural shock. You are never alone. For me, Aalborg became the place where I am happy, where my friends are, where my job is and where my education helps me to develop on a personal and on a profes- sional level. ”

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About the programme Career opportunities The programme focuses on As a Bachelor of Software the challenges that software Development, you know how developers face when working to handle the back end of Programme structure with large, often global, system distributed IT systems based development projects. The on large databases. Your job Semesters 1 to 2: Electives first 2 semesters consist of 6 opportunities could be: Lectures, project work, tutor- Electives may vary from year to modules, focusing on different • System developer ing, case-studies, compulsory year based on student sugges- aspects of how to handle com- • System designer assignment. tions and new trends. munication and co-ordination • Programmer Core subjects (modules): in large projects. The last • System planner • Databases for developers Subjects and modules are semester consists of an intern- • IT consultant • Contract-based development interwoven so students learn ship and a bachelor’s project. • Project manager • Development of large scale to apply all their skills and The programme is a 3-semes- • System constructor systems competencies on a complex set ter, full-time undergraduate • Web developer • System integration of problems and not only on study equal to 90 ECTS credits. • Software engineer • Tests isolated-single subject prob- It is based on the IT sector’s • Electives lems. demands for staff with interna- Master’s degree tional competencies within the Bachelor’s graduates can typi- 3rd semester: area of software development. cally obtain a master’s degree • Internship in Denmark or after having studied 1 to 2 abroad With an AP Degree in Com- years at universities or schools • Bachelor’s project, where puter Science or an equivalent in Denmark and/or abroad. At you have the opportunity to higher education, you have the website www.ucnorth.dk specialise in one of the areas access to this bachelor top-up you can see the further study dealt with during your previ- programme. opportunities. ous semesters.

Please see the other admission requirements on page 60 of this brochure.

49 E-CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT Would you like to qualify yourself to work on digital platforms at a strategic and practical level? Do you want to learn more about user-driven innovation and user experiences on the web?

Hugo Silva, Portugal

”I choose UCN because it offered me the choice of education I was looking for: E-concept Development. The programme is professional, and I am sure it will correspond to my expecta- tions. What I like most about UCN is the sense of family environment that the college offers also the way that teachers and staff make us feel welcome and help with any situation interna- tional students have to deal with.”

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About the programme It provides you with a strong The 1.5-year full-time Bach- profile to undertake profes- elor’s Degree Programme in sions such as: Programme structure E-concept Development func- • E-shop manager in an tions as a bridging programme e-commerce business The programme comprises on the Design,Technology & • Concept developer in digital three semesters and consists Electives – 2nd semester: Business (Graphics) as well as media, advertising, design or of both mandatory subjects as • E-design Multimedia Design & Com- web agency, communica- well as elective subjects where • E-commerce munication programmes. The tions in large companies in you can tailor your course ac- • E-communication programme will provide you e.g. marketing depart- cording to your desires. As an with an in-depth understanding ments, or in large organisa- extra, you can choose to focus of the technical and theoretical tions entirely on e-commerce during • E-marketing aspects of e-concept develop- • Project manager in develop- your programme. • E-media production ment, and you will learn to ment and evolution of digi- • E-business production develop concepts that combine tal communication solutions In the first semester, you have various professional disci- • Cross media designer, art two mandatory courses, and in 3rd semester: plines such as e-commerce, director the second semester you can • Internship in Denmark or digital advertising, design, • Web designer, art director choose between six electives abroad communication, marketing, • E-marketing consultant comprising a total of 30 ECTS • Bachelor’s project and business information. • Entrepreneur or freelancer credits. The final semester in an e-commerce business contains an internship as well Project groups will develop dig- Career opportunities or digital communication as the concluding bachelor’s ital communications solutions A Bachelor Degree in E-con- project. alongside their lessons in the cept Development enables you Master’s degree individual subjects. to understand the complexity Bachelor’s graduates can 1st and 2nd semesters: and diverse possibilities of typically obtain a master’s • E-concept development and See page 60 for general infor- recent technological develop- degree after having studied 2 e-Project management mation regarding our English ments and also how to identify years at universities or schools • E-concept development and programmes such as require- the needs of companies within in Denmark and/or abroad. At user experience (scientific ments, fees and finances, this field. the website www.ucnorth.dk approach) residence permit etc. you can see the further study opportunities.

51 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INTEGRATIVE TECHNOLOGY Would you like to create tomorrow’s products? Do you have an open mind? Are you willing to work across disciplines and use your creativity while maintaining a solid professionalism?

Miquel Oliveira, Portugal

“Being at UCN is one of the best things that could happen to me. I am currently studying a top-up programme, and I must say that I loved being here from the early beginning. From the culture, to the education system, passing through weather and society. Denmark offers you the quality, the knowledge and the possibil- ity to develop yourself in this exclusive environ- ment.“

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INTEGRATIVE TheTECHNOLOGY study programme places About the programme Master’s degree This top-up programme is a much emphasis on develop- Bachelor’s graduates can typi- 3-semester, full-time study ment projects. Furthermore, cally obtain a master’s degree programme equivalent to 90 it is important that students after having studied 2 years ECTS. If you have completed an are aware of co-operation at universities or schools in AP Degree in: relations, project management Denmark and/or abroad. At • Production Technology and the process of develop- the website www.ucnorth.dk • IT Network & Electronics ment. Students’ abilities to you can see the further study Technology or integrate different professional opportunities. • Energy Technology competencies are also in focus. you may be admitted to this Each student will be allocated study programme. a process supervisor and a Programme Structure subject supervisor. This programme focuses The study programme aims 1st semester 2nd semester on the student’s abilities to for students to carry out the Theme 1: Theme 3: integrate different technolo- projects in close collaboration • Philosophy of science • Production technology gies in the products or services with one or more companies in • Technical integration (techni- • IT technology that he or she creates. The pro- Denmark or abroad. cal analysis) • Energy technology (GABI) gramme is based on a product • Technology project work • Environment development model where the Career opportunities • Interdisciplinary product • Organisation student will be taken through With a BA degree in Product development • Economics the most important elements Development & Integrative of a product development Technology, you may find Theme 2: Theme 4: process. In addition to product employment within the indus- • Production technology • Environment (Re-engineering) development, students will trial or service sectors as • IT technology further perfect their skills • Industrial process consultant • Energy technology 3rd semester pertaining to the fields of study • Project staff • Environment (Life cycle • Internship in Denmark or of their AP degree. • Project manager of develop- assessment) abroad ment projects. • Product development • Bachelor’s project

53 ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Want to learn everything about ECO- architecture in a digital design world? Eager to learn how to design, plan, construct and manage complete building projects from inception to completion?

Nathan Suslow, California, US

“When I read UCN’s website, I was intrigued by its commitment to problem-based learning and interactive lecture styles. My programme, ATCM, gives me an advantage because it covers the design and construction fields, allowing me to partake in all parts of the building process. I invite people to come to Aalborg because of its cozy and yet amazingly urban setting, where they’ll surely be impressed with what the university has to offer.“

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTensure that the building project About the programme The Bachelor Degree in is carried out efficiently and Architectural Technology and properly. The graduate can Construction Management also manage the construction (ATCM) gives you the opportu- process on site and act as Programme structure • Construction details nity to become an extremely the mediator between crafts- 1st and 2nd semesters: • Planning and management of valuable asset to architectural men, technicians, architects, Core subjects: There is focus the design and construction and construction companies engineers, surveyors, man- on study areas connected with process in a world where governments agers and clients. Working overall planning and erection • Qualified choices of building are enforcing major reductions in groups in digital media of family homes as well as materials for a concrete in the allowable energy usage during the studies stimulates a an emphasis on construction multistory building project in a building. The stimulating realistic working environment details, building materials and • Conversion and renovation of learning process on the ATCM and qualifies the student to go process planning. older buildings programme involves studying directly into modern architec- • Implementation and construc- as a member of a project group tural design and construction 3rd semester: tion of industrial, sports build- where the group designs the companies or local authorities, Core subjects: focus on individ- ings, etc. project documentation in dig- insurance companies and ual building components such ital form for 1) client approval educational centres. Addition- as wood and concrete compo- 6th semester: 2) planning permission and 3) ally, this bachelor’s also gives nents for carcase constructions. A full semester internship construction. access to a master’s degree in either in an architect or Denmark or abroad. If you opt for an AP Degree in engineering practice or with a The programme is recognised Building Technology, you work building contractor. The intern- by organisations like CIOB, ABE When starting on the ATCM in the 4th semester on elective ship can take place in Denmark and CIAT. programme, you can, upon assignments and write a final or abroad. completion of the first 1.5 project. Career opportunities years (three semesters), opt 7th semester: The graduate’s role is to for: If you opt for a Bachelor Degree Consists of an elective assign- solve technical construction • AP Degree in Building in ATCM 4th – 5th semesters are ment and the final Bachelor’s problems. The graduate has Technology designed in the following way: project (dissertation). to interpret, develop and • Bachelor Degree in Architec- • Building and construction co-ordinate the work of the tural Technology and Con- drawings Read more on www.ucnorth.dk architect and civil engineer to struction Management. 55 NATURAL & CULTURAL HERITAGE Are you interested in working with tourism, nature, cultural events or MANAGEMENT other experience occupations? This could be as a mediator or guide at museums, nature centres, cultural centres, holiday centres, hotels, etc. Assignments will typically be the developing of materials and overall mediation strategies.

Pia Stidsborg Lilja, Denmark

“I’m studying Natural & Cultural Heritage Management because I’d like to convey cultural events and other experiences to Danish people as well as tourists and get the opportunity to innovate and develop new experiences. I’d recommend the programme to anyone who has a passion for communication and the mediation of culture and nature experiences as well as events.”

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MANAGEMENTStudents acquire theoreti- About the programme Master’s degree The Bachelor’s Degree cal and practical knowledge UCN does not offer master’s Programme in Natural and as well as skills that enable degrees, but bachelor’s gradu- Cultural Heritage Manage- them to draw up and market ates can typically obtain a ment comprises language and information programmes and master’s degree after having communication subjects as concepts and to develop and studied 2 years at universities well as subjects that enhance implement new measures in Denmark or abroad. an understanding of decision- within experience economy, making processes and commu- especially within natural and nication with organisations and cultural heritage management. administrations. Programme structure Career opportunities The aim of the programme is The Bachelor’s Degree The study programme, which Topics will also be dealt with for the students to learn how Programme in Cultural and takes six semesters (3 years within the fields of the environ- to handle organisational and Natural Heritage Manage- and 180 ECTS credits) consists ment, cultural encounters and communication assignments ment has a dual purpose: to of a combination of theory and co-operation with, for example, within experience occupations be professionally oriented practice. It contains the follow- politicians and organisations. mainly within natural and and provide competencies for ing educational elements: cultural heritage management. employment within both the • Natural heritage manage- The programme has a local, public and the private sectors ment A 20-week internship in Den- national and international as well as access to further • Cultural heritage manage- mark or abroad is a compulsory scope and is targeted towards study programmes of higher ment part of this programme. public enterprises and private education (post-graduate). • Two foreign languages companies as well as other Direct mediation in relation • Forms of mediation The study programme is offered organisations that deal with to the target groups and • Social subject I and social at the Hjørring Campus of natural and cultural herit- professional areas in nature subject II University College of Northern age management – including centres, tourist offices, tourism • Internship period Denmark. tourism. companies, cultural centres • Development work and museums. • Bachelor’s project

57 HOUSING IN AALBORG It is relatively easy to find housing in Aalborg. Prices are quite low compared to other big cities in Denmark e.g. Copenhagen. We guarantee that you will have a place to stay from the time you arrive, and we will also pick you up at the airport.

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HOUSING INUCN will do its utmost to helpAALBORG interna- pool table etc. All this might not be part tional students make their stay in Aalborg of private housing, but then normally the beneficial and comfortable. Keeping that in rooms are bigger or cheaper through this mind, however, students have to apply for option and often more centrally located. In housing in due time, therefore, the earlier general, the average monthly rent varies you apply the higher the chances that you between EURO 270 – 400, depending on will get an offer of accommodation. the area, the size of the rooms, the facili- ties available and the general standard of The Municipality of Aalborg also guaran- accommodation. tees that everyone coming to study/work in Aalborg will be covered by the housing After some time in Aalborg, a number of guarantee, provided that students have students normally decide to live together registered on its website and share an apartment. UCN helps www.aku-aalborg.dk students with the practical matters if they decide to live together. It is relatively easy to find housing in Aal- borg, and the prices are more competitive Applying for accommodation compared to e.g. Copenhagen. via UCN. If you want to sign up for one of the UCN can offer: accommodation offers that UCN has, A single or a shared room or an apartment please read about the application proce- at a student residence in Aalborg e.g. UC dure on our website: www.ucnorth.dk – House. Read more about student housing Facilities & Services – Housing. on www.ucnorth.dk and see the different types of accommodation offered as well as IMPORTANT: Submitting an Accommoda- costs and regulations of renting. tion Request Form does not automatically grant you a place to live. A study-bedroom UCN’s housing agreements normally can be pre-booked and UCN will operate include acces to a kitchen, a shared bath, on a first-come, first-served basis. furnished rooms, FREE internet, laundry facilities, bar/party and fitness facilities. Furthermore, there is often a living room with a stereo, sofas, TV with international channels, table football, table tennis,

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Tuition fees: check UCN’s website on Laptop Estimate of general • The tuition fee can vary www.ucnorth.dk On all programmes, it is expenses from EURO 3,400 to 6,500 per required that students either International students must semester depending on the Cost of compulsory bring a laptop or buy one in have sufficient funds to cover programme. literature Denmark. The Microsoft Office their living expenses while • For a whole AP programme package can be bought at a studying in Denmark. Recently, EU/EEA and Nordic students: of 2 years, approximately favourable price from UCN’s living expenses for the average Due to the fact that the Danish EURO 670 - 1,400. bookshop. student in Aalborg were esti- government pays the tuition • Top-up programmes approxi- mated at approx. EURO 650 per fees, every programme is free mately EURO 670 for the full Student jobs month, including housing. for Danes and other EU/EEA & programmes. Many students have student Students cannot rely on getting Nordic students. • For the bachelor’s in Archi- jobs and work during the week a student job on arrival. It tectural Technology and Con- and on weekends. During sum- takes a semester to find work, NON-EU students: struction Management roughly mer holidays, students may and students should be pre- Please note that UCN has EURO 375 per semester. want to work full time, which pared for low season periods. a very favourable “Special • For more specific costs of their work permit allows them Service Package” for NON-EU/ each individual programme, to do. Danish language EEA students, which may cover please visit UCN’s website. All Remember, you are at UCN to courses some of your book expenses. students, no matter where or study, and your permit to stay Students studying at UCN can how they do it, must buy their in Denmark relies on your take Danish language courses UCN might also be able to books by the time the study being a serious and dedicated through the Municipality of offer scholarships to a limited starts. student that actively follows Aalborg. number of NON-EU students. the course, does your home- Contact [email protected] Study trips work and passes exams. Thus, At the UCN website for more information or find Most programmes have a more than 15 hours of work www.ucnorth.dk, you can find information on www.ucnorth.dk study trip abroad which is to per week is not recommended. the frequently asked questions be financially covered by the (FAQ) and a lot of other de- Tuition fees can be subject to students themselves. tailed information about stud- change. For the most recently ies at UCN and life in Aalborg. updated information, always Entry requirements

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Admission •In addition 120 ECTS credits requirements acquired within relevant sub- AP degrees and bachelor’s jects that are required for the degrees: specific top-up programme. • High school diploma compati- • For more information on ble with the Danish system the required subjects, please – otherwise the diploma has check the relevant AP degree global business programmes as top-ups. You to be supplemented with from UCN in relation to the arena. People from can stay in Demark for your university or college studies, top-up bachelor’s programme the business sector come master’s studies or go to uni- or of interest. to UCN as guest lecturers to versities in the UK, Australia, • General upper secondary tell about new trends and the Netherlands etc. At the education or international or Residence & study technologies. UCN site www.ucnorth.dk , you European baccalaureate, or permit They act as project supervi- can find examples of universi- • High school diploma from EU/EEA students: permit to sors, speakers at the gra- ties we co-operate with. The the USA + at least one year of be obtained on arrival. UCN duation ceremony, they host list is continuously updated. university/college studies will assist students in getting students on internships and are UCN students are attractive to • At least two years of relevant their study permit as soon as used as partners in the develop- foreign universities that also studies from universities in possible after their arrival in ment of new programmes. come to UCN on promotion Africa, India, Pakistan and Aalborg. During studies, all students tours and “Master’s days”. countries with similar educa- Non-EU/EEA students: permit go on an internship, which UCN is also in close co-opera- tional systems, or to be obtained prior to arrival. can take place in Denmark or tion with Aalborg University, • Other appropriate education For more information visit abroad. which offers a number of found to be acceptable at the http://www.nyidanmark.dk > Through these work relations, English-taught programmes discretion of UCN Technology English > Coming to Denmark the students develop valuable See more on www.aau.dk & UCN Business or contact your nearest Danish skills needed for their future •Students from Asia or Africa: embassy or consulate for career, increasing their Employment 2 years of university studies further information. employability and entrepre- At UCN, the graduates have a completed neurship. good employment rate within • A high level in mathematics Learn more on www.ucnorth. the sector that they studied. • A recognised English test: dk or contact the International Further studies The career opportunities can TOEFL (at least 550 paper office at UCN: After graduation from the AP be studied under each pro- based, 213 computer based), [email protected] degree programmes, you can gramme description. Many IELTS (6.0-6.5) or alternatively continue and get a bachelor’s students get jobs directly approved test through Collaboration with the degree at UCN. We currently after graduation, but others agreement with partner/UCN. business sector have 7 BA top-up programmes. go for further studies – bache- Project work is the primary You can also go to other lor’s and master’s degrees. Top-up bachelor’s source of collaboration with universities in Denmark, or you On page 10 you can see what degrees the business sector as well as can make use of our network some of our graduates do • The same requirements as networking and close contacts of partners, offering our nowadays. AP and bachelor’s degrees. help to secure jobs in the students their bachelor’s 61 THE DANISH HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM ONE OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD grab your chance for a better future

Overview of degrees in the Danish higher education system Danish higher education institutions use the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) for measuring study activities. 60 ECTS correspond to one year of full-time study. Danish qualifica- Ordinary higher education degrees Qualifications Framework for the European/National Quali- tions levels European Higher Education Area - fication Framework for Bologna Framework Lifelong Learning - EQF/NQF Academy Pro- Academy Profession degree Short cycle Level 5 fession level (120-150 ECTS) (AP) Bachelor’s level* Bachelor’s degree (180-210 ETCS) First cycle Level 6

Master’s level Master’s degree (normally120 ECTS) Second cycle Level 7

PhDPh.D. level level PhDPh.D. degree degree (180 (180 ECTS) ECTS) Third cycle Level 8

* Can be obtained through a full regular bachelor’s programme (180- 240 ECTS) or a top-up bachelor’s programme (90 ECTS) following an academy profession degree. The 7-point grading scale The grading system in all state-regulated education programmes in Denmark as of September 2007 is the 7-point grading scale. The grading scale is compatible with the ECTS grading scale. Apart from the 7-point grading scale, pass/fail assessment may also be used. 02 is the minimum grade for passing an exam. Apart from the 7-point grading scale, pass/fail assessment may also be used. 02 is the minimum grade for passing an exam.

The 7-point 12 10 7 4 02 00 -3 grading scale The ECTS A B C D E Fx F grading scale

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The Danish higher Higher education grammes in academic, more in accordance with the overall education system institutions theoretically-based disciplines. Bologna Framework accord- Public higher education institu- Higher education is offered • A number of university level ing to the principles adopted tions in Denmark are governed by the following four types of institutions that offer first, by the European Ministers by national legislation higher education institutions second and third cycle degree of Higher Education. Danish concerning degree structures, that are all regulated by the programmes in subject fields higher education qualifica- teacher qualifications and Ministry of Science, Innovation such as architecture, design, tions at level 5-8 in the Danish examinations. All programmes and Higher Education: music, fine and performing Qualifications Framework for are accredited by national, • Academies of Professional arts. Lifelong Learning (NQF) are independent accreditation Higher Education (Erhvervs- also compatible with the levels agencies and the Accreditation akademi) and University Qualification frame- 5-8 in the European Qualifica- Council. Colleges (Professionshøjskole) work tions Framework (EQF). offer profession-oriented, first The Danish qualification cycle degree programmes. levels form the basis for the • Research universities Danish National Qualifica- (Universitet) offer first, second tions Framework for Higher and third cycle degree pro- Education, which is certified

Morten Friis Frederiksen, Lecturer,

“I have a Master of Business Administra- life. My teaching background is based on pro- tion and Economics, specialised in Industrial fessional work experience within international Marketing My best working experience so far sales, management, marketing and strategy. as a lecturer is when students working for real For over ten years, my working environment companies come to me after they graduated was Eastern Europe, Asia, the Middle East and tell me how much they learned and how and the USA. I was travelling between 60-120 they can use it in real life. I really love it when days per year and working my way up from they say that many of the challenges they management trainee to corporate strategy and faced as students made sense later in their business development manager.”

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