Business Economics and Information Technology

Bachelor Degree | 3½ years (210 ECTS) | Application 15.3 or 5.7 | Download curriculum

Looking for an entrepreneurial career in business economics and IT? This programme is relevant for both Danish and international students.

Immerse yourself in a unique combination of business economics and information technology that will qualify you to analyse, design and execute projects in the areas of IT, processes and business development. Whether you are dreaming of a career in a multinational company or of starting your own business, a BA in Business Economics and Information Technology gives you the tools and methods you need for innovative thinking and turning ideas into reality.

The programme runs for 3½ years and covers a broad range of subjects during the seven semesters. These include international economics, business economics, programming, systems development, business strategy, communication and international commercial law, and you can also choose elective subjects. The study programme concludes with a bachelor project.

"KEA is an international and fun environment to be in with lots of creative people around you. You learn a lot about business, about coding and you begin to combine IT and business. It gives you a huge understanding of the overall needs of a business. We are the code to future success."

Linda, Student, Business Economics and IT

Programme content and structure

Business Economics & Information Technology is a BA which runs for seven semesters (3½ years) and comprises 210 ECTS points.

The programme covers the following subjects:

Economics

This subject focuses on microeconomics, macroeconomics, international descriptive economics, global economic structures and international market structures.
Business Economics
Business Economics is about understanding the companies and organisations that use IT to manage their business processes. You learn to identify, analyse and develop IT-supported business processes from both an operational and strategic perspective.

Elements:
- Business Economics, including disciplines, such as organisational theory, accounting and marketing
- Business strategy, including concepts such as Enterprise Resource Management (ERM), Supply Chain Management and improving business processes
- Project management
- Strategic planning for information systems
Information technology
Once you have a foundation for understanding information technology and systems, and combine it with your business knowledge, you will be able to improve processes and develop effective businesses.

Elements:
- Programming
- Database design
- Development methods
- Architecture for information systems
- User experiences in an international perspective
Supporting subjects

Focus on communication and presentation techniques, teamwork, international IT and commercial law, entrepreneurship, innovation processes and theory of science.
Specialisation
You get the opportunity to specialise by taking elective subjects in the following areas:
- Economics
- IT
- Integration
You can also choose to take relevant courses at other Danish or international institutions for part of or an entire semester.

Interdisciplinary projects

Together, the various strands of the study programme form a whole. The teaching is interdisciplinary, and continually alternates between theory presentation, cases and project work. You will work with case studies from the business sector, where the best solution is found by combining what you have learned in all subjects. Through problem-oriented learning, you gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

Internship

In the sixth semester of the programme, you must do a twenty-week internship either in Denmark or abroad. Here, you get the chance to test your digital skills in practice and to strengthen your professional network, which you can benefit from once you graduate.

You can choose between different forms of internship, e.g. entrepreneurial internship, virtual internship or project-based internship. After the internship period, you will take an internal internship test based on a report describing your individual internship.

Your internship coordinator at KEA will help you with the practicalities in connection with your internship, which you must help organise yourself, including finding a host company. At present, there is a wide variety of internship host companies.

Further information

If you would like to know more details about the programme and the subjects/courses, you can find them in the curriculum.

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Study form

Our focus is on a global market, and the study programme has an international outlook. Intercultural collaboration is a natural part of your programme, and your subsequent career. The international strategy is reflected in projects and the internship, which can be based abroad if you wish. Much of the course material is in English, and there is a mix of Danish and international students on the study programme. The social environment and your diverse fellow students help provide an intercultural setting for the study programme.

The study programme is structured to allow for brief or extended periods of study abroad. KEA has cooperation agreements with several attractive institutions outside Denmark.

There will be many lectures, where you receive instruction in theory and methods. The lecturers will also coach and support you in your project work.

In this way, both teaching and practical work are integrated into your daily studies.

What does it take to study at KEA?

Studying is not just about attending lectures and classes and taking part in the teaching activities. The active enrolment model shows you what is expected of you as a student at KEA.

The study programmes at KEA are full-time programmes, which means that you should expect to have to devote an average of about 42 hours a week to your studies. The hours are split between various activities such as teaching activities and preparation time.

Collaboration with businesses

On the BA degree programme in Business Economics and Information Technology, you will get in close contact with the business community as you will get to do projects and write papers in cooperation with a specific company or organisation. Moreover, you will do an internship at a company in order to mobilise your competencies in practice.

Career and future

As a BA in Economics & Information Technology you will be able to work strategically with optimization of business processes through the use of information technology.

This opens up a number of career opportunities, such as:

IT Management Consultant
IT Project Manager
Systems Developer
Systems Analyst
Strategic Business Process Manager
Project Portfolio Manager

Further education

It is also possible to continue your studies. Some Danish and international universities admit BA graduates to their Master’s degree programmes.

Please contact the Study & Career Advisor if you want guidance on the structure of the Danish educational system or general opportunities for further education

Programme start

The programme commences on 24 August 2020.

Admission

Admission requirements

An education equivalent to a Danish upper secondary education is required. Math B and English B must be included.

Mathematics B-level is required in order to apply for the BA in Business Economics and IT. The Mathematics B-level is represented by 250 hours during the last three years of upper-secondary school (equivalent to the Danish B-level of a Danish upper-secondary examination).

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Language requirements

All applicants must have passed English at a level equivalent to a Danish Upper Secondary education B-level.

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Admission with special permission
If you do not meet the formal admission requirements, you can apply for admission with special permission based on an individual competency assessment (IKV), (in Danish: "Individuel KompetenceVurdering - IKV).

In an IKV, KEA assesses whether your competencies correspond to fulfillment of the formal admission requirements for the programme in question. You must document competencies corresponding to fulfillment of the formal admission requirements, and you must document that you meet the specific admission requirements including the language requirements.

If you wish to apply for admission with special permission, you must meet the following application deadlines:
- Summer intake: 15 March at 12.00 CET
- Winter intake: 15 October at 12.00 CET
Below you can read more about the application process and find the application form:

Guidelines for applying for an IKV

IKV-Application form

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Application

How to apply

The programme is connected to the Coordinated Enrolment System (KOT). You can be enrolled either in Quota 1 or Quota 2.

Quota 1 means you will be accepted based on your qualifications from your upper-secondary education.

Quota 2 means you will be accepted based on your overall qualifications, including any possible qualifying training. All quota 2 activities must be documented (payslips, statements, diplomas etc.). See the criteria for being enrolled in quota 2 under "Quota 2 criteria".

All attachments to your application must be submitted together with the application no later than the application deadline.

All applicants must apply online on www.optagelse.dk

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Admission area number: 58505
Application deadline

All applicants can apply from 1 February.

The deadline for quota 1 admission is 5 July at 12:00 noon CET. (Danish students only).

The deadline for quota 2 is 15 March at 12:00 noon CET. (Overseas, European and Danish students).

NB: The deadline for students applying for admission with special permission/IKV is 15 March at 12.00 noon CET.
Quota 2 criteria
Quota 2 means you will be accepted based on your overall qualifications, including any possible qualifying training.

Quota 2 admissions are allocated according to the following criteria:
- Work experience – between 3 and 12 months, minimum 30 hours per week – including internships and national service. The internship must, however, not have been part of your entry qualification. Documentation must be included in the form of either work contracts, pay slips or employer statements.
- Other activities, minimum 3 months. E.g. Folk High School stay or stay abroad experiences (not holidays). Voluntary work equal to 3 months full-time employment can also be included. Documentation in the form of either diplomas, contracts, plane tickets, travel itinerary or certified statements are a requirement.
- Grade average from your upper secondary school exam.
- Relevant IT courses, e.g.: Programming, System development, Economy, Organisation.
- KEA does not require a letter of motivation. It is your activities that count in quota-2. They must be documented.
All quota 2 activities must be documented (payslips, statements, diplomas etc.).
Application fee

Non-EU applicants are required to pay an application fee in order for KEA to process their application.

Read more about the application fee
Entrance grade point average

6,0 (2019)
Limitations

If you have completed a master’s degree, you are not eligible to start a second degree at an equivalent or lower level unless there are vacant study places. This limitation applies to all applicants holding a master’s degree regardless of whether it is a Danish or an international master’s degree.

Read more about the application process, tuition fees, transfer to KEA etc. on the page Application and admission.

Contact

Questions about application and admission

Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or +45 46 46 07 00.

You can call us Monday to Friday, between 10.00-13.00. All times are CET.

Questions about programme choice, courses and career

Contact the Study and Career Advisor:

Berit Bergman

Study & Career Advisor

T: 46 46 03 28

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You can reach Berit on phone Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-11am (GMT+1).

General information

Language

The programme is offered in English.
Address

Classes take place at:

Lygten 16
2400 Copenhagen NV
Denmark

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Programme start

The programme commences in August.

Find the precise date for the study start here
Finance
The programme is entitled to the state education support (SU) for Danish citizens. Read more at www.su.dk

Tuition fee terms 2020:
- Nordic/EU/EEA students: Free of charge
- Non-EU citizens must pay a tuition fee of € 4,100 per semester.
There is no fee for following students:
- Students from the European Union (EU)
- Students from EEA countries (Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland)
- Students from Switzerland
- Students who are granted permanent residency or time-limited permit with the possibility of permanent residence in Denmark
- Students exchanged with Danish students as part of a bilateral agreement with an educational institution abroad
- Students who are granted residence permit under §9c, paragraph 1 of the Aliens Act as the accompanying child of a foreigner with a residency permit issued under pursuant to section 9a of the Aliens Act
Curriculum

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Earlier curriculae

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Code of conduct

KEA has a set of general codes of conduct, which apply to everyone. Locally, there might be more detailed codes.

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Diploma Supplement

KEA issues a Diploma Supplement in English automatically at the end of your studies, as a supplement to your diploma.

The Diploma Supplement is designed to provide a description of the nature, level, context, content and status of the qualification.

The Diploma Supplement contains a description of KEA Copenhagen School of Design and Technology and the Danish educational system.
Scholarship

Unfortunately, the Danish Government has discontinued allocating funds towards scholarships for non-EU/EEA students.

Due to this decision, KEA is unable to offer any scholarships at this point.

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Business Economics and Information Technology

"KEA is an international and fun environment to be in with lots of creative people around you. You learn a lot about business, about coding and you begin to combine IT and business. It gives you a huge understanding of the overall needs of a business. We are the code to future success."

Linda, Student, Business Economics and IT

Programme content and structure

Economics

Business Economics

Information technology

Supporting subjects

Specialisation

Interdisciplinary projects

Internship

Further information

Study form

What does it take to study at KEA?

Collaboration with businesses

Career and future

Further education

Programme start

Admission

Admission requirements

Language requirements

Admission with special permission

Application

How to apply

Application deadline

Quota 2 criteria

Application fee

Entrance grade point average

Limitations

Contact

Questions about application and admission

Questions about programme choice, courses and career

General information

Language

Address

Programme start

Finance

Tuition fee terms 2020:

Curriculum

Earlier curriculae

Code of conduct

Diploma Supplement

Scholarship

KEA - Copenhagen School of Design and Technology

Contact

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About us

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