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

Registration for the full program and sinlge courses for the summer intake is now open. The application deadline is 17 June 2025.

Are you passionate about working in an international business environment — where you learn to analyse and solve complex problems, make strategic decisions, and operate effectively across diverse cultural and commercial settings?

With an HD2 in International Business, you will gain the essential skills to pursue careers in international trade, marketing, logistics, management, and more.

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

This includes understanding the impact of factors such as tariffs, import/export regulations, trade agreements, and risk management in global business processes.

You will acquire the knowledge and foundation needed to make informed decisions that consider ethical, cultural, economic, and social issues — both in national and global operations. In addition, you will gain the tools to lead companies across borders and strategically drive international growth.

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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.

UNDERSTAND THE PROGRAMME IN 3 MINUTES

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Global perspective

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

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

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