Best MScs in Denmark 2019

Is it your dream to work towards an environment where health is a key issue? Are you interested in solving the environmental challenges that we are already facing? And do you think it is fun to work with different issues in an interdisciplinary manner? The Environmental Engineering programme at Aalborg University offers you the opportunity to participate in the development of new processes and technology, which can form the base for sustainable energy production and resource management.

If you hold another qualifying education than a BSc in Engineering, for instance, a Bachelor in Biology, you can enrol in the Master of Science in Technology programme in Environmental Engineering.

The master's programme in Signal Processing and Computing at Aalborg University focuses on theories, methods and algorithms for advanced signal processing applied to a variety of application domains, such as wireless communication, speech recognition, hearing aids, positioning, gaming, audio and video, and health care.

The courses taught during the programme all provide you with the tools and knowledge necessary for designing and implementing up-to-date signal processing applications and platforms.... [-]

The master's programme in Wireless Communication Systems at Aalborg University aims to educate engineers with competences within wireless communication systems and associated connectivity concepts. Particular focus is given to small terminal behaviour and system radio resource control under dynamic radio channel and traffic conditions.

The supporting topics include radio wave propagation and antenna systems processing, wireless communication signals and access techniques, application adaptation and user device interaction and wireless communication systems and deployment.

The programme is supported by two of the strongest research groups at Department of Electronic Systems, with world class laboratory and tools. Consequently, you will have amble possibility to work with the newest and most challenging theoretical and practical wireless communication topics.... [-]

Do you find satellites, collaborating robots, safety-critical networks between cars and fighting cyber terrorism interesting? Do you want to master advanced technology and obtain a strong technical competence profile, while also learning about teamwork? And would you like to combine theory with practice? Then you should consider the Networks and Distributed Systems (NDS) program at Aalborg University.

The MSc in Global Innovation Management is a unique two-year programme. It’s offered jointly by:

You'll have the opportunity to study at two of the universities.

The course focuses on new challenges in innovative global enterprise and provides you with:

broader views of Innovation Management including:

MSc in Digital Innovation & ManagementIn the MSc programme in Digital Innovation & Management, you will be equipped with knowledge, skills and tools for understanding and managing complex and often turbulent processes of digital change and innovation in a wide variety of organisations.

As digital technologies continuously and rapidly evolve they affect organisations, people and society in new and surprising ways. To handle these changes and challenges of digitalisation of already computerised systems require the ability to make informed and timely decisions and adjustments during strategic, tactical, organisational and practical tasks in management and governance. This relies on a deep understanding of people, technology and digital change.... [-]

MSc in Games

The two-year MSc programme in Games provides you with technical and social science knowledge on how computer games work, how they are designed and how they have a social impact on us. You will work with some of the world’s leading games researchers, and you will have the opportunity to become a computer games expert yourself.

The ProgrammeComputer games can be a form of communication, a learning tool, a means of social interaction and a rehabilitation aid. The Games programme will give you insight into the medium and you will have the opportunity to create the computer games of the future yourself.The MSc in Games deals with computer games both on a theoretical and a practical level. You will study the cultural significance of computer games, how to contribute to the development of a computer game and how to adapt the commercial potential of games to other communication and media domains.The programme has an international perspective and is therefore taught in English.... [-]

MSc in Software Development

Software Development gives you access to cutting-edge knowledge in software design, programming languages, databases, distributed systems, artificial intelligence, algorithms, software development processes, requirements, organization, and management.

The program gives you the opportunity to work with all phases of the development process – analysis, design, development, test, and launch, and you will learn how to design and program software systems of all scales, from mobile applications to web-based business solutions.

The program has an international perspective and is therefore taught in English

The programThe study program is open both to students with an undergraduate degree in computer science or software development and to graduates from other study areas. Whether you hold a bachelor in computer science, or in business and marketing, we help you to grow research level expertise in software science.... [-]

Master in Economics and Business Administration - Marketing and Innovation (MSc)

Do you want to be able to spot and take advantage of market opportunities? Due to increasing internationalization and globalization, businesses need managers who understand how to take on leadership to ensure competitive advantage in global markets and specialists who can develop knowledge about customers and the competitive situation. This program gives you the know-how skills that enable you to become such a manager.The competencies learned during the program in Marketing and Innovation can be used to spot and take advantage of opportunities in the market. You can use the competencies when participating in innovation projects and to create marketing plans for existing products. The program builds on qualifications in organization and marketing acquired at bachelor level combined with courses in quantitative and qualitative research. The courses are a mix of courses giving qualifications to be used in the long run and courses giving you tools that you can use in your first job. The course in project management is an example of such a course.The courses use a combination of project work, group work, and lectures.The program is offered at Campus Esbjerg.... [-]

Master in Economics and Business Administration - Accounting and Finance (MSc)

The focus area of the profile is Accounting & Finance. Students on this profile will have greater knowledge of the key financial issues within firms through the courses: Advanced Corporate Finance and Derivatives, Foundation of Management, Asset Pricing with Fixed Income or Dynamic Investment Strategies. Furthermore, the student will gain knowledge about and skills in using methods and tools which can support the competencies to develop and solve advanced financial models. The student will gain substantial insights about the function of financial markets, instruments and policies and the methods and models to evaluate these.Finally, the student will gain competences as regards to formulate and solve advanced models in finance and manage the firm’s financial functions e.g. when acting as a CFO. Implement financial models to support management decisions in all type of organizations. The master can independently analyze and make a decision as to solve specific financial management decisions.... [-]

The business world is becoming increasingly internationalised. Today, this goes not only for major conglomerates, but for many small and medium-sized companies as well. This development often challenges the current understanding of business economics and language skills. This programme enables you to kill two birds with one stone, so to speak. You will obtain solid language skills in addition to a comprehensive knowledge of business economics, in a global as well as a regional context. Here, students of many different nationalities study alongside Danish students, creating a truly international atmosphere on campus.StructureThe programme addresses all of the basic subject areas of Business Administration, i.e. courses developed at university level in Organisation, Corporate Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Business Law, Business IT, Statistics as well as Micro- and Macro-economics. In addition, the programme offers specialised courses on a range of international, European, and regional topics. During the third year, students have the opportunity to choose a company internship or a semester abroad, by taking advantage of our extensive network of partner institutions. The programme ends with a Bachelor’s project during the sixth semester. This offers you the opportunity – usually in collaboration with a business or an organization – to put into practice the knowledge you have acquired. The project therefore makes it possible for you to specialise in one of the subjects or one of the areas you have become particularly interested in during your study. Learning outcomesThe Bachelor has thorough insight into all the main disciplines of business economics as well... [-]

The MSc in IT – Web Communication Design is a master programme offered in English.This MSc is a multi-disciplinary graduate programme that combines IT, communication, and organisation. We emphasise the interaction between humans and information technology, and combine research-based knowledge with interesting challenges.The overall focus of the programme is on the opportunities and challenges of working with the web, regarding knowledge management and communication. This means that you will learn to evaluate and apply theories, principles, and methods in the fields of communication, interaction, and IT in the context of planning and designing web-based communication.You will also work with the design and development of digital applications and information products which have particular relevance to web-based communication. Moreover, you will learn to design and test web applications. In this programme, you will gain skills in analysing and evaluating web content and carry out web-based communication jobs.You will learn to design digital communication and prepare it for the web. You will learn to analyse and design e-learning solutions in an organisational context, and to advise on how to organise information and communications in organisations and companies.AdmissionThe following bachelor degree programmes from the University of Southern Denmark and from other universities provide access to the Master’s degree in Web Communication:• A humanities BA• A social sciences BA• A relevant professional bachelor degree, e.g. web developer, software developer, business language and IT-based marketing communication, school teacher, nurse, educator, social workerApplicants who do not meet these conditions may be admitted if the Academic Study Board... [-]

Master in Economics - Finance and Economics (MSc)

A Master of Science in Finance and Economics has a broad knowledge and understanding of central financial problems of corporations and households. The profile gives a deep insight into risk and portfolio management; the pricing of stocks, bonds, and derivatives; the valuation of companies; and the strategic capital budgeting and financing decisions of corporations. The constituent compulsory courses provide a profound understanding of the key issues in finance as well as the methods and models employed to analyze these. The graduates are encouraged to relate their financial knowledge with microeconomic, macroeconomic, or accounting concepts as well as to apply econometric techniques to financial data.... [-]

Master in Social Sciences - Comparative Public Policy and Welfare Studies (MSc)

Why are some societies more unequal than others? How can we explain high levels of unemployment and soaring budget deficits? Why do women participate in the labour market in some countries, but largely stay at home with others? Why do health care and other public services differ in their quality across developed societies? The answers to these questions are all related to the welfare state.The development of the modern welfare state has profoundly transformed societies in the 20th century. In the Western World, it has laid the foundation for peace and stability and helped to establish fundamental principles such as gender equality and social mobility. More recently, Asian and Latin American countries have embraced the concept and developed ambitious welfare state programmes.Hence, all over the world welfare states fundamentally shape the functioning of societies. At the same time, they are subject to intense political conflict and exposed to multiple pressures for change. Understanding the roots of the modern welfare state as well as its effects and main challenges, therefore, is essential in learning about the future of societies. This is the knowledge we provide our students with.... [-]

Students who choose this programme will gain greater knowledge within the main subjects in contemporary strategic management and organization design. The content of the programme is based on the best in contemporary strategy and organizational research and practice. The main focus is on the formulation and ­implementation of business and corporate strategy.Students will develop skills in using methods and tools which can support careers in management consulting, corporate staff functions, general management, or business development.Students will also become experienced in leading business-level and corporate-level strategy, and business improvement projects.Ultimately, students will gain competencies in developing and implementing business and corporate strategy, business strategy and industry analysis, organization design, and the determination of the scope of a firm.Career opportunitiesThe programme offers a unique combination of theory and practice, to ensure a solid theoretical basis and to provide tools readily employable in your first job. Whether you may wish to be employed, or to pursue a career as a manager in public or private companies, this degree will boost your future career prospects. You can, for example, work on the research and development of new ideas and the planning, management, and realization of business concepts in various organizations.Compulsory courses1st semester• Foundations of Strategy• Foundations of Organisation• Value Chain Design2nd semester• Business Strategy• Corporate Strategy and Organisation Design• Advanced Strategy and Organisation Theory3rd semester• Project work in a company /institution (Denmark or abroad) + project workor• Studies abroad (International partner university or another international university)or• Studies at the University of Southern Denmark or... [-]