University of Southern Denmark

Master of International Tourism and Leisure Management (MA)

Do you want to become an expert on international tourism and leisure management with an understanding of both cultural and financial aspects? Do you want an education which allows you to put theory into practice - abroad? Do you want to study in an international environment and meet students from other countries?Then the Graduate programme in International Tourism and Leisure Management is right for you!

Language and economy

The education is a combined programme which comprises 50 % social science/economy subjects and 50 % linguistic and cultural subjects. The language of instruction is English.The subjects have been created in collaboration with an expert panel, allowing you to obtain relevant qualifications for employment in the tourism sector.... [-]

Because of the global reach of the United States, most Europeans have the impression that they "know" America, which is often perceived as a single culture, with little recognition of the complexity and variety that are characteristic of the nation.American Studies is a two year MA program that focuses on the world's leading superpower. It looks at culture, politics, economics, literature, and society in a country of more than 300 million inhabitants in fifty distinct states. American Studies is an interdisciplinary study that draws on several disciplines that must be included in order to ensure that students can understand and analyze American cultural identities and the changing relationship between the United States and the rest of the world.Through its cooperation with several departments at the University of Southern Denmark, American Studies offers you the opportunity to shape your study program by choosing electives in the participating programs, including literature, history, politics, and journalism. In the third semester, you also have the opportunity to go abroad to study in a European or American university through exchange agreements with selected institutions. The application form is available by clicking on the appropriate box in the upper right-hand corner of this page.This program is offered in English.... [-]

The Chinese are coming. As a matter of fact, they are already here. They own big industries in European countries. They win construction contracts in Poland. They invest in communication and infrastructure in Greece and buy textile factories in Italy. They have about half of the world market of wind energy.The EU is China’s biggest trade partner, and both Danish and other European enterprises are present in China. The potential is huge, and experts indicate that we have far from finished with China. As a matter of fact, we have only just begun.Danish firms look for employees with skills both in business economics and Chinese language and culture. With an MA in Business, Language and Culture (Chinese) you will have the qualifications required by many Danish and international enterprises that work in China or trade with the Chinese from Denmark or other countries.50% of the courses of the MA programme lie within the disciplines Chinese culture, society, economy, and communication and language skills in Chinese. Another 50% of the courses lie within the business administration field with emphasis on business organization and marketing in relation to the international market.Apart from a number of compulsory courses in the two main areas listed up above, you will get the opportunity to shape your academic profile through electives in both areas. You can either take these electives in Sønderborg or during a study stay in China, or you can replace them by reports from internships in China.Individual profiling is also possible in the... [-]

The increasingly global character of business and politics requires graduates who can communicate effectively across languages and cultures.This programme gives you a profound knowledge of economics, communication and culture that enables you to be a key decision-maker in global organisations.The programme combines economics, marketing and management with language, culture and communication.You will be qualified to be an expert in international business, negotiation and intercultural communication.The programme offers 6 different profiles, each of which combines courses offered by strong and relevant research environments from the Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences.This programme is offered in English.... [-]

Do you want to get a really thorough in-depth knowledge of the language the whole world uses when it comes to activity in business, technology, science and culture across national boundaries? Do you want to learn about the historical, political, social and cultural contexts that involve language? Then you should choose the course in English at Odense.In line with internationalisation and the spread of the internet, there is a growing need for those with skills in English – in private business, too. It is, therefore, a myth that a degree in English is directed solely at future teaching at high school – a fact that is also evident in the revised syllabus for English at Odense. On the English course, you will get a chance to acquire specialist knowledge in a variety of self-chosen disciplines, allowing you course to be tailored to your particular needs and wishes.The degree in English at Odense provides an in-depth course in English language and culture with an emphasis on the United Kingdom, Ireland and USA but with reference both to cultures of the remainder of the English-speaking world such as South Africa, Canada and Australia and to the international language of our time.The course will give you the opportunity to develop your basic knowledge of English, both written and oral. You will acquire both a practical and a theoretical foundation, and this will allow you to become more closely acquainted with the culture of English-speaking countries. The course in English is an academic study... [-]

The new postgraduate programme in Maritime Archaeology is designed for students who are interested in a professional career in maritime archaeology and heritage management. Based in Esbjerg on the Danish North Sea coast, the programme is internationally oriented and all teaching is in English.A two-year masters programmeThe two-year master's programme was created with employability in mind. Our aim is not just to provide an education in maritime archaeology, but to prepare you for a career in this field. The course is structured around skills which are necessary for the fields of heritage management, consultancy and archaeological contract work, but also benefit students who want to follow a more traditional research-oriented career path.Commercial diver trainingAt the University of Southern, Denmark students have the opportunity to obtain an internationally recognised commercial SCUBA diving qualification at very low cost. As an approved commercial diving school, the master's programme can issue the Danish “SCUBA erhvervsdykker” certificate (equivalent to HSE SCUBA).Interested?As education is free in Denmark, the maritime archaeology masters course is free of charge for students from European Union/EEA countries. Only students from outside the EU/EEA are charged an annual tuition fee.This programme is offered in English.... [-]

The Centre for Contemporary Middle East Studies at the Faculty of Humanities offers an international master degree in Middle East Studies.The purpose of the graduate programme in Middle East Studies is to provide a thorough knowledge of contemporary historical and political conditions of the Middle East.The student will acquire both historical overview of the Middle East and detailed insight into central issues of the shaping of the modern Middle East - issues which have contributed and will continue to contribute to form the Middle East, Middle East Studies, and the processes that will characterise the region and the research fields in the beginning of the 21st century.The study programme will also focus on the Middle East involving issues concerning Mediterranean perspectives, cultural encounters, refugee problems and human rights issues and European and Danish integration.This programme is offered in English.... [-]

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... [-]

You will learn how to develop consumer electronics, amplifiers, and electronics for medical equipment and robots. You will learn about analog and digital electronics, as well as the use of modeling and simulation tools as part of the development process. You will also learn how to develop advanced software skills to be ready to take on jobs in both Danish and foreign companies.As an engineer, you must able to cooperate with many different engineers and other stakeholders. Therefore, you should also be able to communicate your knowledge and results. During this degree, your skills teamwork and communication will be strengthened through your participation in project work.The programme has the following semester structure:1 Discover the Electronic Development Process2 Build Industrial Electronics3 Develop Intelligent Dynamic Electronic Systems4 Develop Systems with Signal Processing and Power Electronics 5 Experts in Teams, Digital Interfacing and Reliable Systems 6 Internship 7 Final projectCareer OpportunitiesIn general, electronic engineers work as developers, consultants and project managers, with a focus on electronics equipment and products. With a BEng in Electronics, you will be able to pursue a career in any of these areas.AdmissionThe Bachelor of Engineering – Electronics requires an Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate or an equivalent foreign qualifying examination.Furthermore, you must meet the following entry requirements:• Mathematics – Danish A-level• Physics – Danish B-level• Chemistry - Danish C-level or Biotechnology – Danish A-level• English – Danish B-level (English language requirement)... [-]

Master in Economics and Business Administration - Brand Management and Marketing Communication (MSc)

The focus area of the profile is marketing communication process from the corporate to the brand level using advanced, socio-cultural theoretical perspectives on consumer markets. Students on this profile will have greater knowledge within the subjects that are relevant for this and the competencies to analyze the fundamental social and cultural principles and logic underlying contemporary communication and branding challenges, using advanced ethnographic methods. The student will gain competencies in performing Brand Management at both strategic and tactical level.Finally, the student will gain competencies in analyzing contemporary relationships between marketing communications and branding, the corporation and consumer markets as well as applying contemporary principles of cultural brand management and ethnographic market research methods.... [-]

The master of science in business, language and culture offer you the opportunity of extending your knowledge in the areas of business economics and business language.Working in business enterprises or organizations with an international orientation, one may seldom rely on solid knowledge of economics and business conditions only. Mastering foreign languages and being able to cope with the challenges of foreign cultures is equally important, for instance when negotiating agreements on financial or other matters. The master of science in business, language and culture offer you the opportunity of extending your knowledge in the areas of business economics and business language. Faced with growing political, economic, cultural, and social globalization, businesses will make increasing demands on their employees, who will have to work across national and linguistic borders.This master degree will provide you with a high level of qualifications for analyzing, evaluating, and performing the tasks involved in the international activities of business enterprises, tasks in which communication and mediation skills often play an important role. Thus the study programme combines foreign language competences with the study of social conditions as well as economic and sociological factors influencing decision-making processes in various cultures.In Flensburg, you will find an intercultural study environment in which German is not just a subject, but an integral part of your everyday life.... [-]

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.... [-]

The MSc in Global Marketing and Consumer Culture enables students to understand the relationships between marketing and culture, as a foundation for adjusting to cultural differences and responding to contemporary challenges and trends in consumer societies around the globe. The programme focuses on sociocultural perspectives in consumption, marketing, and branding, as well as ethnographic approaches to market research using advanced marketing theory. You will be taught by an international group of researchers who have studied consumer culture from the polar circle to the Amazon, and from YouTube to the Sahel zone. You will learn to apply principles of cultural brand management and to conduct ethnographic market research methods to gain deep and rich insights into consumer culture.Compulsory Courses 1st Semester• Marketing Theory• Marketing Across Cultures• Doing Business in Emerging Markets... [-]

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... [-]

Master of Engineering - Chemistry (MSc)

This study programme is relevant for you if you already have a bachelor degree in Chemistry and Biotechnology and want to enhance your skills.With a master of science in engineering degree in Chemistry, you can work in the production of phytopharmacology, food products, medicines or clean energy. You will also be qualified for consultancy work and project management in chemical, environmental and biotechnological industries.As a master student, you can specialise in one of four areas: Biotechnology and Bio-refining, Functional Materials, Academic Profile in Chemical Process Engineering, Organic Synthesis and Catalysis.

Programme structureThis is a two-year master programme. To study a master degree in Chemistry you must have a relevant bachelor degree (three years of the previous study at university level).At the master programme, you choose an academic profile; the area in which you want to specialise.... [-]

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 Economics and Business Administration - Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MSc)

The focus area of the profile is Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Students on this profile will have greater knowledge within the main subjects that are relevant for central aspects of Global Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Operations Management. The profile in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management comprises four constituent courses: Supply Chain Inventory and Production Planning, Supply Chain Links and Enterprise Resource Planning, Strategic Issues in Supply Chain Management and Management Accounting. These courses combine the strategic, the tactical and the operational aspects of supply chain management. Cost accounting and ERP outlines certain control and incentive problems both in relation to the individual partner in the chain and the total chain which are analyzed more closely in the 2nd-semester courses.Furthermore, the student will gain knowledge about and skills in using tools and models designed to analyze, plan and optimize core areas of a firm. Strategic, tactical and operational aspects of Operations and Supply Chain Management are the main focus areas on this profile.... [-]

strong>Master in Economics and Business Administration - International Business and Management (MSc)

The focus area of the profile is International Business and Management. The profile in International Business & Management provides the students with an advanced understanding of the international business environment by developing global perspectives on business, informed by a deep understanding of the different national and cultural contexts in which firms operate. Students on this profile will have greater knowledge within the main subjects in: Foundations of International Business, International Marketing Channels, Foundations of Organization, International Market Relations, Corporate Strategy & Design, and International Management.Furthermore, the student will gain knowledge about and skills in using methods and tools which can support the firm’s relationship to the external environment and the interactions between firms, governments and society in an international context. Students will develop a vital understanding of the importance of the human agent (executive, manager and stakeholder) as the key business catalyst and examine the balance between people and process driven elements in an organisation. The student will provide an essential understanding in key areas such as international business strategy and the management of people and organisations. Finally, the student will gain competences in managing operations in foreign markets e.g. sales subsidiary, joint ventures etc.... [-]

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

The focus area of the profile is International Business and Marketing. Students on this program will gain greater knowledge within the main subjects in Foundations of International Business, International Marketing Channels, Marketing across Culture, International Market Relations, Globalization Processes, New Market Development & Innovation.

Knowledge and skills

The program includes different aspects of marketing, retailing, services, business to business, marketing research as well as modules on other functional areas that influence management decisions in marketing. Furthermore, the student will acquire skills in using methods and tools which can support a career in marketing, sales, advertising or media-related jobs.... [-]

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 and Business Administration-Management Accounting (MSc)

Through the assessment of both financial and non-financial information, students will learn how to make strategic decisions regarding preparation, development, and usage of economic and other control systems used in all types of firmsThe finance function and management of firms are at the heart of this profile. These areas are important not only to production firms but also to modern knowledge-based firms.Students will learn how to construct and use financial and non-financial information when making strategic decisions in the firm. Furthermore, students will become proficient in using methods and tools which can support the generation of economic information which is essential to the management of the firm. The methods are at the core of Management and Accounting.Students will gain competencies as regards preparation, development, and usage of economic and other reporting/control systems used in all types of firms.Students will gain skills in designing financial reporting and other management models. Lastly, students will gain competencies in arguing for the consequences of choosing different designs of management.... [-]

Master in Economics and Business Administration - Management of Innovation Processes (MSc)

This program is offered in EnglishThe focus area of the profile is Management of Innovation Processes. Students on this profile will have greater knowledge within the main subjects in the contemporary management of technological innovation and business development.The profile Management of Innovation Processes consists of six constituent courses: Foundations of Strategy, Foundations of Organization, and Management of Technology, Business Strategy, Organization of Innovation, and Theories and Methods of Technological Change. These courses combine three distinct tracks: The first relates to formulating and implementing a strategy, the second to analyzing and designing innovative organizations, and the third to the management of technology. Each track has a clear progression that develops students’ knowledge about theories and how to apply these to practical business issues.Innovation is the key driver of long-term growth – and to development of sustained competitive advantages.Furthermore, the student will gain knowledge about and skills in using methods and tools which can support business development, consulting, and management of innovation processes. Finally, the student will gain competencies in charging business level and corporate level projects that involve development, introduction, and implementation of new technologies and methods. As a main skill, the student will be able to connect the technological aspects of the business with the commercial aspects.... [-]

International conflicts have changed fundamentally over the past two decades. To understand them and to manage them requires new skills, which is why we offer this new Master programme.In the old days the understanding and management of conflicts built on a fairly clear division of labour between specialists – between diplomats, soldiers, and aid experts. Conflicts could be understood according to distinct phases, moving from peace to tension over war and stabilisation to renewed peace. For each phase, a particular set of specialists went to work.Today’s conflicts are multiple, complex, and volatile. They may last for more than a decade. Signs of progress are often deceptive, and outsiders involved in managing the conflict can experience war, development, and peace enforcement all in one day. It is what the military calls a three-block war. To grasp it, and to help organisations prepare for it, experts must look beyond specialisations and be trained to understand and work with complex and conflict-ridden environments.This Master of Social Sciences in International Security and Law will train this kind of expert. It will be experts who look to the international domain, who want to work with international issues, and who will want to help solve conflicts. The programme will provide the experts with the skills to integrate a conflict’s political, juridical, and ethical dimensions in a comprehensive assessment that identifies the drivers of the conflict and what international organisations can do about them.... [-]

Computational Biomedicine focuses on the application and development of computational biology and bioinformatics methods for the analysis of next-generation molecular datasets gathered on an ever-increasing scale in hospitals around the world. This programme will provide you with the skills necessary to drive this exciting future market as a biomedical data analyst and/or developer of innovative biomedical computer science solutions. This will allow you to contribute in shaping the future of computer-assisted medicine.During the first year, you will combine compulsory and elective courses with a research period in either Systems Biology or Bioinformatics. The former focuses on large-scale omics datasets, biological networks, and advanced modelling, whereas the latter focuses on sequence analysis, and structure and function studies of biomolecules, as well as translational medicine, and epidemiology.The compulsory courses take the form of classes in biology, mathematics, and programming as their starting points. You must select two of these three classes, depending on your qualifying bachelor’s degree.The second year is devoted to full-time Master’s thesis (60 ECTS).Career Opportunities In the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, the healthcare sector, and at universities, there is growing demand for graduates who are fully versed in the use of computers and special software in the biological and biomedical fields. In addition, skills within the modelling of complex dynamic systems and knowledge of statistical methods also provides career opportunities in consultancy, patent agencies, and in some cases, the banking sector.If you want to work in research, a Master’s from the University of Southern Denmark is a solid foundation... [-]

To be accepted into the master’s programme in Computer science, you need to complete a relevant bachelor programme.The Computer science programme gives you a broad knowledge of information technology focussed on algorithmic techniques which form the basis for developing effective and secure modern software solutions. It also emphasises principles which will also be relevant in the next decade.In the master’s programme in Computer science, you continue developing your insight into scientific theories and methods, your experience with working independently with complex problems (business related or scientific questions) as well as your ability to express yourself clearly on academic subjects and mediate these to others.The master’s programme thus qualifies you to participate in scientific works and independently undertake business functions based on these abilities.The scientific aspect of the master’s programme is most evident in the final thesis project which lasts a year. Work on the project is done in close contact with a supervisor and often in connection with the supervisor’s own research.It must be said, though, that the master’s programme is not a research degree as such. To achieve these credentials, one must complete a PhD.A large part of the programme consists of a free choice of courses. The selection of these is updated every quarter. The end result is that you can piece together a very focused degree, regardless of whether you aim for the business sector or teaching and research in Computer science.... [-]

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.... [-]

To be accepted into the master's programme in Applied mathematics, you need to complete a relevant bachelor programme.In the Applied mathematics programme, you will learn to model and solve problems from the practical world using advanced mathematical tools. Aside from the basic mathematical principles, in Applied mathematics you will become acquainted with mathematical modelling, that is, formulating complex problems as mathematical ones in order to analyse them and perform calculations digitally

Research in Mathematics and Computer science

Research in the Department of Mathematics and Computer science at University of Southern Denmark covers 3 main areas:

Join our program in Biology - Marine science to learn in depth about life in the sea, how marine organisms interact with one another and with their environment, and how human activities influence marine ecosystems, including the management of marine resources.Courses are taught by internationally recognized researchers who cover almost all aspects of the marine system: from microbes to whales, and from physiology to system ecology and global biogeochemistry.Our courses are mainly experimental and several include fieldwork, taking advantage of the easy access to a wide range of coastal environments provided by our location. The program has a particular focus on near-shore ecosystems but also includes global issues such as the impact of anthropogenic CO2 emissions on marine ecosystems.The degree will be awarded in Biology, and the profile in Marine science will be described on the degree certificate as a Research profile.... [-]

Get involved in top-tier research in Marine science, Bioacoustics and behaviour or Ecological physiology with world-class researchers and state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.In the Master’s programme in Biology with a Research profile, you get the opportunity to immerse yourself in current issues and complete your own research projects. The programme will provide you with a good basis for handling complex problems which are relevant in many different careers.You can choose to focus on topics you find particularly interesting, for example:

To be accepted into the master’s program in Chemistry, you need to complete a relevant bachelor program. As a student of Chemistry you get the opportunity to work in some of the country’s best laboratories and you have great job and career prospects when you graduate. In the Chemistry program, you will become part of research of chemical compounds for new pharmaceutical products and modified DNA, which will help us target infected cells in the body.

Research

The Department of Physics and Chemistry at University of Southern Denmark focus their research on:

The master program in Cultural Sociology provides you with specialized socio-cultural analytical and methodological competencies that support a career as project manager and facilitator of transformation processes or as a relations manager in (inter-organizational) associations. You will become an attractive asset for organizations and companies that work with local development and interaction with users, citizens, clients, and consumers.You should choose this master program if you have an interest in the relationship between society and people and in the cultural encounters that happen every time people meet across for instance age, professions, nationality, gender, health, and religion.The Master of Social Sciences in Cultural Sociology builds on the bachelor program in Sociology and Cultural Analysis offered at the University of Southern Denmark in Esbjerg. Access to the master program in Cultural Sociology is granted to those who hold a bachelor degree in one of the Social Sciences or Human Sciences.... [-]

Virtually all electronics today contain power electronics and embedded systems in one form or another, and this trend is on the rise, with future products and production becoming increasingly intelligent and energy-efficient. This means that more and more electronics are based on power electronics, embedded systems, and control technology. There is therefore a demand for electronic engineers with expertise in these fields. You will be educated in three disciplines: • Power electronicsThe world’s collective energy consumption is soaring, which has led to an increased focus on the need to convert energy production from the use of fossil fuels to renewable energy – for example in the form of solar and wind energy. Power electronics is the key to new sustainable energy solutions. • Embedded systemsEmbedded systems are found in nearly all electronic equipment and smart solutions. To add to future product and service intelligence, electronic systems are also embedded.Embedded systems are found everywhere, and are used in all market sectors such as energy, medicine, environment, agriculture, communication, entertainment, textiles, transport, logistics, chemistry, food, and materials. • Integrated applicationIn order to integrate the use of power electronics and embedded systems, it is necessary to design a unique control system for each device. This integrated application of power electronics and function control in the form of embedded systems is a prerequisite for the development and optimisation of a sustainable future with intelligent products.Career Opportunities Since power electronics and embedded systems play a central role in the energy development of the products and... [-]

Everybody has an opinion on the subject. A lot of people talk about it. But who turns words into action? With a master of science in engineering degree in Environmental Technology, you could restore life to a dead lake and create new sustainable solutions for the industry.As a master student, you can specialise in one of two areas: Aquatic Environment or Eco-efficient Engineering.

Programme structure

This is a two-year master programme. To study a master degree in Environmental Technology you must have a relevant bachelor degree (three years of the previous study at university level).At the master programme, you choose an academic profile; the area in which you want to specialise.... [-]

Innovation is only truly fun when it can turn the bottom line from red to black. To do that, you need an idea and product developers with a substantial knowledge in and understanding of engineering as well as business. With a master of science in engineering degree in Innovation and Business, you become an expert in new ideas and in carrying these ideas all the way to the production line. You will also have the necessary qualifications as an entrepreneur; for example, if you want to start your own business.

Programme structureThis is a two-year master programme. To study a master degree in Innovation and Business you must have a relevant bachelor degree (three years of the previous study at university level). During your studies, you will often work on different projects together with your fellow students. The study environment is very international and you will learn to deal with cultural diversity and exploit the advantages of intercultural teamwork. You will work on projects defined by industry and learn to apply your theoretical knowledge when solving practical problems.Among other things, you could consider Market possibilities within variously defined areas and how to implement a good product into that market.Alternatively, you and your group could come up with a good product idea, examine the market possibilities and how and where to produce it. Following, the task will be simply to find the capital to develop the product and the production facilities and push on with the product. You are able to... [-]

The combination of mechanics, electronics and software are used in everything from robots to refrigerators. With a master degree in Mechatronics you could, for example, make smaller and faster information technology products or create energy saving products. Your thorough knowledge and understanding of Mechatronics enable you to create innovative technological solutions to everyday challenges. As a master student, you can specialise in four areas: Nanotechnology, Embedded Control Systems, Dynamic Mechatronic Systems and Thermal Energy Systems.

Programme structure

This is a two-year master programme. To study a master degree in Mechatronics you must have a relevant bachelor degree (three years of the previous study at university level). The master programme is based on two blocks: a compulsory block called Advanced Mechatronics and Scientific Methods and a specialisation where you can choose between four academic profiles: Thermal Energy Systems, Nanotechnology, Embedded Control Systems or Dynamic Mechatronic Systems.... [-]

Acoustics and Signal Processing is one of two specialisations available to master students in the field of Physics and Technology.During your studies, you will find the answer to why and how the technology works – and as a graduate you could, for example, use that knowledge to develop excellent and high-quality hearing aids, microphones or loudspeakers.

Programme structure

This is a two-year master degree. To study a master degree in Acoustics and Signal Processing, you must have a relevant bachelor degree (three years of the previous study at university level within a similar field). Acoustics and Signal Processing is one of two possible specialisations within the field of Physics and Technology (the other being Optics, Sensors and Nanotechnology)... [-]

Optics, Sensors and Nanotechnology is one of two specialisations available to master students in the field of Physics and TechnologyDuring your studies, you will find the answer to why and how the technology works – and you will use that knowledge to develop, for example, optically based faster computers or new optical measurement methods for diagnosing cancer, or ultra-sensitive sensors capable of detecting the presence of just a few molecules of narcotics or explosives.

Programme structure

This is a two-year master degree. To study a master degree in Optics, Sensors and Nanotechnology, you must have a relevant bachelor degree (three years of the previous study at university level within a similar field).... [-]

It must be possible to improve this! These are your immediate thoughts, whenever you see something that does not work properly. A master of science in engineering degree in Product Development and Innovation provides you with not only the tools for idea creation but also the tools to applying those ideas in the real world. You will be qualified to start your own company or to develop business concepts in existing companies.As a master student, you can specialise in one of two areas: Product Value Creation or Global Supply Chain Development.

Programme structure

This is a two-year master programme. To study a master degree in Product Development and Innovation you must have a relevant bachelor degree (three years previous study at university level).At the master programme you choose an academic profile; the area in which you want to specialise.... [-]

What do you prefer – to lean back and watch science fiction movies with the rest of the world, or to make the ‘science facts’ of the future? Robots with artificial intelligence that recognise people and adapt to their individual needs. Robot technology that saves lives at the hospitals, makes all the technology in your home communicate with each other, or makes your car drive itself ... and safer.As a master student, you can choose to concentrate on one of the research areas: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Embedded Systems or Computer Vision.

Programme structure

This is a two-year master programme. To study a master degree in Robot Systems you must have a relevant bachelor degree (three years of the previous study at university level).At the master programme, you choose an academic profile; the area in which you want to specialise.... [-]

Master of Engineering - Software Engineering (MSc)

As an MSc in Software Engineering, you will work with the development of future intelligent products that will make life easier for the users. You can, for instance, become a software developer, IT and systems architect or project manager. You can develop mobile apps, IT security and online solutions.

A full master of science in engineering degree is a three-year bachelor degree combined with a two-year master programme. Half of your study comprises elective courses, a bachelor project and your master thesis. Moreover, it is possible to go abroad for one or two semesters.

Study environment

Each year more than 1500 international students from all over the world choose to study at the University of Southern Denmark, so you will become part of a lively international student environment.We believe that engineers of today must have a global perspective and experience and we encourage international as well as Danish students to spend one or two semesters abroad on an internship or as exchange students.Faculty of Engineering has adopted a student-centred approach to learning, and teaching is based on problem-based project work. Students participate significantly in class and carry out project work in small teams.... [-]

Are you interested in obtaining analytical and empirical skills for solving the environmental problems of tomorrow? Are you interested in finding balances among environmental, economic and social interest?To answer these questions, you need a thorough understanding of the many approaches toward the environmental problems. M.Sc. in Environmental and Resource Management combines natural science, engineering and social science which enable the students to create sustainable solutions by addressing the environmental problems of tomorrow.Graduates on this programme attain a set of competencies, which allow them to work with a great number of different tasks in environmental management – both in the public and the private sector, as well as in NGOs and stakeholder organisations. Graduates will be able to design and conduct an analysis of existing or future environmental strategies and policies within an organisation or at a societal level.As an M.Sc. in Environmental and Resource Management, your job opportunities will be many: for example working as an advisor for business leaders, who must consider environmental impacts of their decisions and develop a competitive advantage. Environmental leaders will benefit from the business skills in combination with natural science, technical and economic issues in their proposed solutions to environmental problems.The programme is based on mandatory and elective courses; as such the first two semesters are composed of mandatory courses whereas the third semester has a flexible content. Electives can be taken at University of Southern Denmark or Aalborg University in Esbjerg, abroad or partly in the form of practical experience (students must prepare... [-]

The program is a research-driven Master’s program, combining a broad foundation in natural sciences with state-of-the-art knowledge of biological and environmental processes. The primary focus of the program will be on the aquatic environment with an aim to develop expertise in the understanding and analysis of simple through to complex environmental problems.The degree will be awarded in Biology, and the environmental profile of this program will be specified in your degree certificate.

Program structure

During the first year, the coursework will ensure that the student acquires a wide range of skills relevant to environmental biology. During the second year, the primary emphasis is research, the result of which will be an individual MSc thesis.... [-]

Intelligent products of the future will change the work and play off people. To do this requires empathy and responsibility on the part of designers to envision these changes. It requires a critical and open-minded attitude. It requires competencies beyond traditional engineering and computer science to engage in a multidisciplinary team for the development of successful products and services which benefit the world.IT Product Design educates such designers.

Who are we?

IT Product Design is a part of a fruitful environment at the Mads Clausen Institute where research and teaching are closely connected. The Design research group, led by professor Jacob Buur, is housing SPIRE (Sønderborg Participatory Research Centre), a research group concerned with research within:... [-]

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 - 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 programme gives you the know-how skills that enable you to become such a manager.

The competencies learned during the programme in Marketing and Innovation can be used to spot and take advantage of opportunities in the market. You can use the competences when participating in innovation projects and to create marketing plans for existing products. The programme 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.... [-]

With a Master's degree in mathematics from the University of Southern Denmark, you will be well qualified for many exciting jobs in private or public organizations (industry, financial institutions, schools, universities, administration) or you may choose to pursue a research career.In the master’s program in Mathematics, you develop your knowledge of scientific theories and methods, your experience in working independently with scientific questions and your ability to express yourself clearly on academic issues. The master’s program thus qualifies you to participate in scientific work and independently handle business functions with your background in these learned skills.

Mathematics and computer science research... [-]

To be accepted into the master’s programme in Molecular Bioscience, you need to complete a relevant bachelor programme.In the master’s programme in Molecular Bioscience, you will learn about cell reactions, proteins and their functions and the genes of organisms. These are central areas in the research of both cancer, diabetes and infectious diseases. The department researchers collaborate with some of the largest biotech and pharmaceutical companies, and the programme gives you the opportunity to combine academical challenges with fighting disease.

Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at University of Southern Denmark focuses its research on:... [-]

This MSc full degree programme in Physics is offered in English.The study of Physics deals with phenomena from the smallest elementary particles to cosmos. Between these extremes are atoms, molecules, compounds and liquids with a multitude of properties which physicists describe and utilise. Last, but not least, there is an important mediation aspect, both within and outside the various institutions of education.

Research

The Department of Physics and Chemistry at University of Southern Denmark focus their research on:

Here, research is cutting-edge and you get to be present where research is developed.... [-]

Master in Economics and Business Administration - Sports and Event Management (MSc)

Do you want to manage companies in the sports and event sector? This program gives you competencies that enable you to become such a manager.The MSc in Economics and Business Administration profile in Sports and Event Management gives you competences on a high academic level within organization and marketing. The focus lies on issues that are especially relevant for companies in the sports and event sector. The profile is offered at Campus Esbjerg.The profile concerns itself with the entertainment markets, and how they interact with the sports and event sector. Other marketing issues are strategy and competition. The organizational subjects are governance in sports companies, project management, and innovation management. In addition, you get methodological skills in qualitative as well as in qualitative research. Further, you can choose between electives offered especially for this program as well as electives from other master studies offered at Campus Esbjerg.The profile runs in eight quarters. In the courses, you will work with projects, in groups and have lectures. The group of students in the courses is normally a size allowing interaction with the professor lecturing as well as discussions among the students. This enlarges the size of the active vocabulary which you can later use in discussing issues related to these fields as a part of your job.The courses on the profile are taught in English. You can, however, do exams including your master thesis in Danish provided the teacher is... [-]

The two year full-time integrated European Master programme aims at qualifying graduates to manage the huge challenges faced in contemporary tourism.Through top-level, research-based education and the inclusion of multiple disciplines and paradigms concerned with the subject graduates will gain the required competences for developing and managing tourism in a sustainable manner.The students study in three European countries: Denmark (Kolding), Slovenia (Ljubljana) and Spain (Girona). This gives them the opportunity to experience diverse educational, cultural and social environments, and therefore to enhance their social competences.The EMTM students will be rewarded the title: European Master in Tourism Management (EMTM).The successful graduate will be able to apply for high-level PhD programmes or pursue a career in practice. Former students are invited to become a member of EMTM alumni.Starting September 2013 the Erasmus Mundus programme European Master in Tourism Management (EMTM) will be placed at the campus in Kolding.... [-]

Personnel costs are significant, and it is critical that organisations understand their employees’ abilities, skills, and motivations, so that they can develop and implement value-creating strategies.The MSc in Human Resources Management focuses on the theories and methods of effective human resource management, in order to develop structured and principled insights regarding effective strategic and operational human resource management. In comparison to many other HR programmes, the MSc at SDU provides graduates with the skills needed to analyse the human resources of the firm, from both a behavioural and economic perspective.Students will develop the theoretical and practical skills needed to manage functions and projects in human resource management, and will be able to think in principled ways about the key policies and choices of recruiting and retaining talent, as well as how to apply their skills in the design of policies and programmes.The programme is particularly suitable for students who want to pursue a career in the field of human resource management.Compulsory Courses 1st Semester • Human Resource Management• Advanced Management Principles• Foundations of Organisation2nd Semester• Leadership and Organizational Communication• Personnel Economics• Research Seminar in Advanced Strategy and Organization TheoryCareer OpportunitiesThe MSc programme in Human Resource Management provides students with an excellent foundation for a variety future career opportunities. The competencies obtained during the MSc can be used in a number of HR-related careers including: • Human Resource Co-ordinator• Human Resource Specialist • Human Resource Management• Corporate Communication Manager• Business ConsultantWhether you want a career as self-employed HR specialist, or as... [-]