This programme equips you with the knowledge of how companies navigate the global business landscape and enables you to work and solve complex problems in an international business context.

HD2 International Business

HD1-alumne Nikolaj Correll Bjørke, oversergent hos Livgarden, står i sin uniform og ser ud ad vinduet.

Registration for the full program for summer intake is now open, application deadline is 17 June 2025. You can still register for single courses for the spring semester.

Are you passionate about working in an international business environment where you learn to analyse and solve complex problems, make strategic decisions and work effectively across different cultural and business environments?

Then an HD2 in International Business will give you the skills you need to pursue careers in international business in trade, marketing, logistics, management and much more.

You'll learn to understand the economic factors that influence international business, trade and investment, as well as how companies can market products and services across geografical and cultural boundaries and adapt to different markets.

Specifically, the impact of factors such as customs, import/export, trade agreements and risk management on global business processes.

You will gain the knowledge and ballast required to make informed decisions that take into account ethical, cultural, economic and social issues - both in national and global operations. In addition, you will gain the tools to lead organisations across borders and strategically drive international growth.

Ingeniøren Maj Jakobsen bruger sine nye business kompetencer fra HD-uddannelsen til at bygge bæredygtige bygninger og en bæredygtig forretning.

Full programme
Registration: Open now
Deadline: 17 June
Programme start: August 2025

Single courses - Autumn 2025
Registration: Open now
Deadline: 17 June (and until start of the course)
Course start: From August 2025 - see under 'Courses' below

Single courses - Spring 2025
Registration: Open
Deadline: Until start of the course
Course start: See individual course starts under 'Courses' below

Language
English

Teaching format
Online
Note! 1st semester courses include one teaching day on-campus. This teaching day will be recorded in case you cannot attend.

Contact the study administration at hdib@cbs.dk to receive the semester calendar for the 1st semester.

En studiestruktur over HD2 International Business.

UNDERSTAND THE PROGRAMME IN 3 MINUTES

Listen to the Study Coordinator, Evis Sinani, talk about the HD2 International Business programme.

Studiekoordinator Evis Sinani fortæller om HD2 International Business.

Entry requirements

To be admitted to the HD2 programme, you must meet two requirements:

A directly qualifying education
A minimum of two years of relevant work experience

Qualifying educations:

HD1
Academy Profession (AP) Degree in Financial Advice
(Only applies to the profiling 'Bank og Realkredit' and 'Revision')
AP Graduate as Financial Controller
AP Graduate in Financial Management
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Economics and Business Administration
Bachelor of Financial Management and Service
Relevant Master's Degree

You also have the option to apply for an exemption from the entry requirements if you do not have a qualifying education, but an equivalent education.

If you only meet the entry requirement of a minimum of two years of relevant work experience, you can enrol for single courses in HD2. However, you will not be able to enrol for the Final Project in HD2, and therefore, you will not be able to complete your HD2 education without meeting the entry requirement of a qualifying education.

Note: Please be aware that the entry requirements for HD2 may change from year to year.

Prices

Autumn semester 2025

Price - semester:
DKK 19,725

Price - courses:
Courses of 5 ECTS: DKK 6,575
Courses of 10 ECTS: DKK 13,150

HD2 consists of four semesters, each worth 15 ECTS, in total 60 ECTS.

• Please be aware that prices are subject to change.

Johanne Emilie Christensen, nuværende HD1-studerende.

If you are interested in taking HD2 at your own pace, you have the option to enrol in single courses.

Courses can also be an option if you need to professionally upskill and gain competencies in a specific topic.

With HD2 courses, you can tailor your programme to suit your needs, both in terms of pace and learning style, as you can choose between on-campus or online courses.

Courses

HD1-alumne Darcio Johnsen, Senior Associate hos Joe & The Juice, sidder på bordet i et mødelokale. Han smiler og drikker af en kop kaffe.

Marcus Grønne sidder med sin laptop. Takket være fleksibiliteten i uddannelsen har han læst uddannelsen online.

Flexible education

You can participate in the classes online, and the classes take place in the evenings outside of regular working hours. Additionally, the classes are recorded, so you can access them whenever you have time.

Mille Herskind havde brug for nye kompetencer inden for økonomi og business, hvis hun skulle lykkedes med at ændre verden til at være mere bæredygtig.

Become a better strategist

Approximately 70% of the students indicate that they have improved their ability to collaborate across professional groups and cultures. This provides you with an interdisciplinary understanding of your company’s business and thus increased influence.

Salgschef hos Formula Leasing, Michael Bjerrekær, står og kigger imod solopgangen.

Global perspective

You will learn to identify, understand, and manage the risks your company faces when operating in multiple markets and across borders.

Ved at læse en HD lykkedes det Marlene at blive forfremmet til event-chef.

A higher salary

When compared to individuals with a similar level of education, HD2 graduates have an average annual income approximately 19,000 DKK higher.

HD2 International Business

Registration is open

Introduction

PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

UNDERSTAND THE PROGRAMME IN 3 MINUTES

Entry requirements

Prices

COURSES

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