MSC Economics and Business Administration 2016.1 GODKENDT

The Faculty of Business and Social Sciences
The Academic Study Board of Economics

and Business Administration
Curriculum for the Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration

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Curriculum for MSc in

Economics and Business Administration
Translation of the curriculum for kandidatuddannelsen i Erhvervsøkonomi,
cand.merc.
The programme is offered in English in: From Sept. 1, Page:

Esbjerg, Kolding, Odense, Slagelse and Sønderborg and in Danish in: 2016 1 of 32
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This curriculum has been prepared under powers conferred by
 The Ministry of Higher Education and Science, The Danish Consolidation Act on Universities No.
261 of 18 March 2015 (The University Act), as amended No. 411 of 11 May 2016 and No. 435 of 8
May 2017
 The Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Ministerial Order No. 1328 of 15 November 2016 on
Bachelor and Master’s Programmes (candidatus) at Universities (the University Programme Order)
 The Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Ministerial Order No. 1062 of 30 June 2016 on
University Examinations and Grading (the Examination Order)
 The Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Ministerial Order No. 114 of 3 February 2015 on
Grading Scale and Other Forms of Assessment of programmes within the area of the Ministry of
Higher Education and Science (the Grading Scale Order)
 The Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Ministerial Order No. 111 of 30 January 2017 on
Admission and Enrolment in Master’s Programmes at Universities (the Masters’ Programme
Admission Order)
 The Ministry of Science, Technology and Development, Ministerial Order No. 1188 of 7. December
2009 on part-time study programmes at the universities (the part-time study programme Order)
 SDU-Rules on the Study Progress Reform of 1 September 2016
This education is attached to the Academic Study Board of Economics and Business Administration, Odense
This education is attached to the external examiners of Economics and Business Administration (Det
Erhvervsøkonomiske Censorkorps).
The Academic Study Board may, when justified by special circumstances, grant an exemption from the
curriculum rules that is determined solely by the University, cf. University Programme Order, section 33,
subsection 8.
Relevant extract from the Ministerial Orders including references to the sections is in the curriculum written
in italics but it is recommended to also read the complete Ministerial Orders.
The curriculum applies to students commencing the Master’s programme as from 1 September, 2016.
The curriculum was approved on 30 June 2016 by the Academic Study Board of Economics and Business
Administration, Odense and on 31 August 2016 by the Dean of the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences.

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The Curriculum has been updated to the followed sections as compare to the Curriculum from 1 September
2015 ver. 01 ((To be read in conjunction with the Curricum of 1 September 2015 version 2, only the
following points regarding academic issues have been changed: 2.2.2 ., 3., 4.3.2 ., 4.3.6. and 6.1 .) :
 2.1 The limit for completion of the study programme – The programme must be completed within
the prescribed period + 1/2 year
 2.1.1 Rules on active study - Requirements for 45 ECTS passed per academic year
 2.2.2. Description of profiles - Adjusted in relation to profiles in the tender procedure and being
phased out
 3. Entry requirements - Clarification of rules for supplementary courses (in Appendix)
 4.3.2. Compulsory courses and elective courses (authority to the Academic Study Board to approve
additional elective courses)
 4.3.4 Registration for courses – New set of rules at the University of Southern Denmark (automatic
registration repealed)
 4.3.6 Study abroad (changed as a result of approval procedure for elective courses)
 5.8 Registration for exam – New set of rules at the University of Southern Denmark (registration for
courses is equal to registration for one examination attempt)
 5.9 Reexamination – New set of rules at the University of Southern Denmark (No compulsory
registration for 2nd and 3rd attempt)
 6.1 Transfer of credits (indication of maximum ECTS for pre-approved transfer of credits)
7 August, 2017: The Curriculum has been updated in the following sections:
2.1 Time limit for completion of the study programme
2.1.1 Rules on active study – rules on exemptions amended
4.3.7 Projectoriented studies - update regarding maximum pay for participation in projectoriented
studies.
5.7 Number of exam attempts - exam attempts in identical courses follow the student in a new
enrollment
5.8 Registration for exam – obligatory registration for courses that are no longer taught
5.10 Reexamination – examples of altered test form

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Content
1. THE OVERALL OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME ................................................................... 6
1.1 DESCRIPTION OF QUALIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 6
2. ORGANISATION, ETC........................................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 TIME LIMIT FOR COMPLETION OF THE STUDY PROGRAMMES ..................................................................................... 8
2.1.1 Rules on active study ........................................................................................................................................ 8
2.2 THE STRUCTURE OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME ........................................................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Modules and course elements........................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.2 Academic profile descriptions ........................................................................................................................ 10
2.2.3 Course descriptions ........................................................................................................................................ 13
2.3 ACTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING.......................................................................................................................... 13
2.3.1 Principles for choice of teaching methods ..................................................................................................... 13
2.3.2 Principles for selection of examination forms ................................................................................................ 14
3. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, ETC. ......................................................................................................................15
4. MASTER’S PROGRAMME................................................................................................................................16
4.1 PRESCRIBED ECTS ................................................................................................................................................. 16
4.2 DESIGNATION ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.3 STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME............................................................................................................................ 16
4.3.1 Course titles, ECTS credits, examination weight and grading/assessment .................................................... 16
4.3.2 Structure ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.3.3 Change to another profile .............................................................................................................................. 17
4.3.4 Registration for courses ................................................................................................................................. 18
4.3.5 The Master’s thesis......................................................................................................................................... 18
4.3.7 Project-oriented components and study abroad ............................................................................................. 19
4.3.8 Seminars ......................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.3.9 Study Circles .................................................................................................................................................. 20
4.3.10 The Master’s Degree part of the 4+4 PhD programme ............................................................................... 21
4.4 REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSING, ETC. ......................................................................................................................... 21
5. EXAMINATION, ETC. .......................................................................................................................................23
5.1 SYLLABUS DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................................................... 23
5.2 ORDINARY EXAMINATION ....................................................................................................................................... 23
5.3 EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................... 23
5.4 EXAMINATION AIDS ................................................................................................................................................ 24
5.5. GROUP EXAM......................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.6 EXAMINATION LANGUAGE ...................................................................................................................................... 24
5.7 NUMBER OF EXAMINATION ATTEMPTS .................................................................................................................... 25
5.8 REGISTRATION FOR EXAM ....................................................................................................................................... 26
5.9 RE-EXAMINATION ................................................................................................................................................... 26
5.10 INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL TESTS............................................................................................................................. 27
5.11 GRADING OR THE PASS/FAIL ASSESSMENT............................................................................................................. 28
5.12 SPELLING AND WRITING SKILLS ............................................................................................................................ 28
5.13 SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMS AFTER ADMISSION TO A MASTER’S PROGRAMME .......................................................... 28
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5.14 SPECIAL EXAMINATION CONDITIONS ..................................................................................................................... 29

5.15 EXAMINATION APPEALS, ETC. ............................................................................................................................... 29
6. OTHER REGULATIONS ....................................................................................................................................31
6.1 TRANSFER OF CREDITS ............................................................................................................................................ 31
6.2 COMPLAINT ............................................................................................................................................................ 31
6.3 TRANSITIONAL RULES ............................................................................................................................................. 32

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1. The overall objectives of the study programme

Cf. Sections 1 of the University Programme Order:
Master’s programmes are independently rounded full-time, research-based programmes on a fixed number
of ECTS-points, which provide the student with expertise and methodological skills in one or more subject
areas and qualify them to work independently in a professional capacity.
A subject area consists of a discipline or a group of related disciplines in one of the following areas: the
humanities, theology, social science, natural science, health science or technical science.
The objectives of Master’s programme is:
 to develop and expand the student's academic knowledge and skills and strengthen his or her
theoretical and methodological qualifications and competencies, as well as increasing the student's
independence relative to the bachelor degree level;
 to provide the student with an opportunity for in-depth studies through the application of advanced
elements in the disciplines and methodologies of the subject area(s) in question, including training in
scientific work and methodology that further develops the student's ability to work in a more
specialised professional capacity and to participate in advanced scientific development work; and
 to qualify the student for further studies, including PhD programmes, see the Ministerial Order on
the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions (the
PhD Order)
Cf. Enclosure to the University Programme Order:

Master's (candidatus) programme in economics and business administration (cand.merc.)
– The objective of the master's (candidatus) programme in economics and business administration is to
qualify students to identify and develop theoretically and methodologically advanced solutions to problems
in the area of economics and business administration in private and public enterprises and organisations.
Successful completion of the master's (candidatus) programme in economics and business administration
and a combination area also qualifies students in the combination area.
1.1 Description of qualifications
Knowledge and understanding

The MSc in Economics and Business Administration has obtained knowledge which is based on the highest
international research. The MSc can understand and scientifically reflect on this knowledge and to identify
relevant problems.
Skills
The MSc can choose and apply advanced scientific methods and theories for collection of data and do
complex analyses of the conditions of the firm and set up new models of analysis and problem solving. The

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MSc can convey knowledge and discuss professional issues with colleagues, company management and
external partners.
Competences
An MSc in Economics and Business Administration can manage complex and unpredictable work and
development situations as well as independently initiate and implement cooperation and take on a
professional responsibility considering ethical and sustainability issues. The MSc can take responsibility for
own professional development. The MSc is competent to take on leadership and solve specialist tasks within
organizations in the public and private sectors.

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2. Organisation, etc.
2.1 Time limit for completion of the study programmes

Cf. section 5 of the University Programme Order as well as SDU-Rules regarding Rules on Time Limits for
Completion of Bachelors and Masters Programmes, cf. sections 1-2
Master's (candidatus) programmes must be structured as full-time programmes so as to allow the student to
complete a master’s programme in twenty-two months in the fall or twenty-four months, for students
beginning their studies in the spring semester.
The University is entitled to stipulate in the curriculum a final deadline after commencement by which the
student must complete their Master’s programme. In determining the maximum periods of study, the
University must organise the programme in such a way that the student has the opportunity for three
examination attempts in the programme’s course or course elements.
The Faculty’s additional provisions:

The following rule shall enter into force on 1 September 2016.
Students enrolled in a Master’s programme 1 September 2015 and onwards must have completed their
degree no later than six months after the prescribed period of study, i.e. two years and six months after the
start of study.
Students enrolled in a Master’s programme before 1 September, 2015 the following rules apply:
Students enrolled in a Master’s programme of two years must complete the Master’s programme 28
February, 2018.
The University may grant exemptions from the above if the student is an elite athlete, chairman of an
organisation under the Danish Youth Council (DUF), an entrepreneur or if special circumstances apply.
If the student does not meet the requirements set out above, enrolment will be cancelled.
2.1.1 Rules on active study

Cf. section 20 of the Master’s Programme Admission Order
The University may stipulate that enrollment is terminated for students, who have not passed at least one
exam for a consecutive period of at least 1 year.
Rules set by the University regarding completion of supplementary courses after admission to the Master
Programme, applies regardless of regulations established pursuant to the above stated.
The University may grant exemptions from the rules, if special circumstances exist.

The University terminates the enrollment for students, who have not passed at least one exam for a
consecutive period of at least one year.
The University may grant exemptions from above stated study activity requirement if special circumstances
exist.

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Additional rules on active study also apply to students enrolled 1 September 2015 or later as of 1 September
2016
Cf. the Master’s Admission Order section 18, The Examination Order section 20 as well as SDU-Rules
regarding Rules for Study Activity at SDU sections 1-4
The University may lay down rules stipulating that students on the Master’s programme on an ongoing basis
or each year of study must pass exams measured in ECTS credits (study activity requirement) in order to be
able to continue in the programme. This requirement can be set to exams with a total scope of no more than
45 ECTS credits each academic year. The University must ensure that the student has the opportunity for
three examination attempts in the courses or course elements which are included in a study activity
requirement.
The University may also lay down that a study activity requirement can be waived if the student is an
entrepreneur or president in a voluntary organisation under the Danish Youth Council (DUF).
The University may grant exemptions from a study activity requirements laid down as mentioned above, if
the student is an elite athlete, or if special circumstances apply.
Rules on Study Activity must be publicly available on the University's website.
At the University of Southern Denmark, students enrolled 1 September 2015 or later must pass exams worth
at least 45 ECTS credits each academic year.
Enrolment will be cancelled when a student has not been actively studying, equalling the requirement of
passing exams worth 45 ECTS credits each academic year. Prior to this, the University must ensure that the
student has had the opportunity for three examination attempts in the courses included in the study activity
requirement.
If an insufficient level of study activity is noted after the first year of study, the student must be contacted
with a view to offering guidance and perhaps support measures in order for him or her to resume active
studies. If enrolment is cancelled, the person in question will be notified, indicating the date of termination of
enrolment.
The University may grant exemptions from the above if the student is an elite athlete, chairman of an
2.2 The structure of the study programme

Cf. Section 6 of the University Programme Order
The Bachelor and Master's (candidatus) programmes consist of a number of modules.
A module covers a subject element or a group of subject elements, and is intended to provide the student with
a totality of coherent academic qualifications and competencies within a specified time frame expressed in
terms of ECTS points. Modules are concluded by one or more examinations conducted during the
examination periods specified and defined in the curriculum for the programme in question.
60 ECTS points correspond to one year of full-time study
Additional provision of the Academic Study Board:
2.2.1 Modules and course elements

Cf. Enclosure 1 to the University Programme Order:

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– The programme consists of economics and business administration subjects and related methodology
subjects which explore specific disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas studied at bachelor level in greater
depth. The master's (candidatus) programme may also include the study of macroeconomics.
– The master's (candidatus) programme may be designed as special combination programmes in which
economics and business administration subjects and subjects from the combination area are included with at
least 45 ECTS points each. Such combination programmes are a continuation and development of the
equivalent bachelor programmes within the combination area.
The master programme is a rounded programme that builds on the skills students have obtained during the
qualifying bachelor programme. The programme consists of a number of courses, each taking up a number
of ECTS credits. The courses are organised in a series of modules – in the following referred to as profiles.
Choice of profile gives the student the opportunity to target his or her competences at specific jobs
through the courses in the profile. The content of profiles is described in Appendix to this curriculum.
Students must apply to a specific profile. Prior to each academic year, outlines are completed stating which
courses have been approved for the respective profiles during the given term. The contents of the profiles are
described in the attachments to this curriculum.
It is stated in the descriptions whether the profiles are offered in Danish or English. As for the English
profiles, the Academic Study Board can decide to change the language of teaching in a particular course
from English to Danish if there are not a sufficient amount of international students attending the course and
a Danish speaking lecturer is teaching the course and the profile description do not state that the language of
teaching will be English.
The examinations in the English profiles are conducted in English or Danish. However, if the examiner
and/or the external examiner are not Danish speakers the examination will always be conducted in English. It
may be required for the particular profile that the examinations of the students enrolled are in English with
respect to the compulsory subjects. This will appear from the profile description.
It is not possible to obtain a MSc in Economics and Business Administration at the University of Southern
Denmark without selecting a specific profile.
2.2.2 Academic profile descriptions

Academic profile descriptions are revised when deemed necessary, and must contain the following
information:
 The name of the profile in Danish and English. However, English profiles are only named in
English.
 A description of the aim of the profile: including an outline of the academic fields from which the
profile gains knowledge based on the highest international research.
 Specific conditions regarding the profile such as the language of teaching or examination.
 Specific requirements for students at the profile, such as internships or stays abroad.
 A schematic overview of the profile which states whether exams are marked internally or externally,
and whether the 7 point grading scale or pass/fail is used when grading.
 A diagram of the profile´s normal structure.
 Description of competences and illustration of progression in the programme

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The following profiles are offered at the Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration
at the University of Southern Denmark:

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Offered on campus (D=Danish, E=English)

Profiles Esbjerg Kolding Odense Slagelse Sønderborg
Marketing and Innovation E
Sports and Event Management E
Business Controlling D
Styring og ledelse D
International virksomhedsudvikling D
Strategic Entrepreneurship E
Accounting and Finance E
Brand Management and Marketing
E
Communication
Communication Management and
Leadership
E
From 1 February 2017 new title:
Human Resource Management
Global Logistics and Supply Chain
E
Management
International Business and Law 2) E
International Business and
E
Management
International Business and
E
Marketing
Management Accounting E
Management of Innovation
E
Processes
Management of People 2) E
Market Anthropology E
Marketing, Globalization and
Culture
From 1 February 2017 new title: E
Global Marketing and Consumer
Culture
Strategy and Organization E
Change Management 1) E
Global Marketing and Innovation
E
Management 1)
Global Value Chain Management
1) E
Regional Economics and Business
E
Development 2)
1) Last intake on this profile 1.February 2017.

2) From February 2017 (included) intake on this profile will be closed.
The profile descriptions are available at www.sdu.dk.

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2.2.3 Course descriptions

The course descriptions are part of the curriculum describing the individual subject. Course descriptions and
forms of examination are updated twice yearly before teaching in the subject begins. The course descriptions
contain information about:
 The Danish and English title of the course.

 The campus town in which the subject is offered.
 The course level (Bachelor or Master degree subject).
 The Academic Study Board with responsibility.
 The Academic Study Board’s date of approval.
 The academic staff responsible for the course.
 The responsible department.
 ECTS-points /full-time equivalent.
 Academic prerequisites (recommended but not required).
 The purpose of the course.
 Course matter – central areas.
 Goals Description
 Literature.
 Instruction periods (autumn or spring).
 Type of instruction and teaching language.
 Examination schedule.
 Examination conditions (must be fulfilled to sit the exam).
 Form of examination.
 Grading: Internal or external grading. 7-point grading scale or Pass/fail.
The maximum number of examinations after the completion of a course is three, unless the course is offered
again. The examination form and syllabus will always be the ones currently applying.
Students may only attend courses that are part of the curriculum in which they are enrolled. Students may,
however, apply to the Academic Study Board for pre-approval of courses that are part of the curriculum of
another study.
2.3 Active teaching and learning

The underlying educational principles at the University of Southern Denmark are active teaching and
learning. Teaching at the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences must live up to these principles, and the
students, staff and management share the responsibility of ensuring that the principles are fulfilled
throughout the entire course of study. The overall goal is to improve student learning on the basis of
academic competency, academic development and pedagogical innovation in a committed learning
community.
2.3.1 Principles for choice of teaching methods

The teaching methods on the programme aim at supporting the student in achieving the learning goal in each
course. The goal is that students through their active participation in the learning activities provided can
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improve their ability to achieve the learning goal. One of the learning objectives of the programme is that the
student independently and in collaboration with others can handle complex and development-oriented
situations. Therefore, the programme contains learning activities enabling the students to build these skills.
Such activities encompass collaboration with other students and problem solving in collaboration with
companies and other organizations. In order for each student to achieve the full learning outcomes of these
activities, it is considered essential that all students actively engage in these activities in a responsible
manner. This implies that in the courses there may be a requirement for participate in presentations and
preparation of reports during the semester, individually or in groups. The student's behavior towards the
organizations associated with the SDU has great influence on possibilities for future cooperation. Therefore,
in courses involving business contact or cooperation, it may be required that the student actively participate
in the activities that are planned in the course.
2.3.2 Principles for selection of examination forms

Choice of form of examination must in each course take into account several factors. The starting point is
that there must be a clear relationship between the purpose of the course, its content, learning activities and
the examination form, so that the examination outcome reflects the student's level of achievement compared
to the objectives of the course. For the programme overall, efforts are being made to achieve a variation
across courses, so that students overall are tested in the multiplicity of skills and competencies that are
represented in the competence description. This is to ensure that the exam results reflect the student's level of
achievement of the learning objectives of the programme.

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3. Entry requirements, etc.

Cf. Sections 11 of the University Programme Order, Master’s Admissions Order section 4
Admission to the Master’s Programme requires a relevant bachelor degree or other relevant Danish or
foreign qualification at a corresponding level.
Within the framework of the University Programme Order, the University will stipulate in the curriculum for
each Master’s Programme, which bachelor degrees provide admission to the master’s programme in
question, and what special entry requirements, regarding courses and their value in terms of ECTS points,
the student must have achieved on each Bachelor Programme in order to be admitted to the Master’s
programme.
The University may admit applicants who do not directly qualify, provided that they after admission to the
Master’s Programme implement additional training activity at the University up to a maximum of 30 ECTS.
The University may admit applicants who do not have a bachelor degree, but based on a specific
evaluation, have educational qualifications equivalent to the requirements. The University may require
completion of supplementary tests or additional training activities with conditional admission. Offer of
additional training presupposes that the students while supplementing single subjects will be conditionally
admitted to the applied Master’s programme. A passed supplementary program thus entitles to admission to
the applied Master’s programme at the University in direct extension of the completed supplementary
courses. The University may admit students who do not qualify, but is estimated to have educational
qualifications equivalent to the prerequisites. The University may require supplementary tests or completion
of additional training after the conditions above.
The University may stipulate that supplementation must be completed prior to study start at the Master's
Programme or in parallel with the Master's degree first semester, or a combination thereof.
Applicants must disclose and apply for credit for completed courses from all previous unfinished
programmes at equivalent level.

A total of 30 ECTS supplementary courses can be allowed after completion of the Bachelor Programme. A
maximum of 10 ECTS supplementary courses can be completed alongside the first semester of The Master’s
Programme. Thus the potential remaining 20 ECTS should be completed prior to the study start of the
Master’s Programme.
The Academic Study Board’s additional provision:

The Academic Study Board´s supplementary provisions in relation to the above mentioned rules and
regulations are described in the appendix entitled "Rules on access to the MSc in Economic and Business
Administration."

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4. Master’s programme
4.1 Prescribed ECTS
A Master’s Programme comprises 120 ECTS points, unless a different value is stipulated for the individual
programme.
4.2 Designation
A master's (candidatus) programme entitles the graduate to the Danish title 'cand.' (candidatus/candidata)
followed by the Latin designation for the programme in question. The subject area in which the degree is
awarded is specified last. The graduate is awarded the English title 'Master of Arts (MA)' or 'Master of
Science (MSc)' followed by the subject area in which the degree is awarded (in English), see enclosure to the
University Programme Order, unless another designation is stipulated in.
A master's (candidatus) programme which is designed to prepare graduates for a teaching career at upper
secondary level entitles the graduate to the title which the central subject entitles the graduate to use
followed by the subject area in which the degree is awarded for the minor subject.
Cf. Enclosure 1 to the University Programme Order:

The master's (candidatus) programme entitles the graduate to the title cand.merc. (candidatus/candidata
mercaturae). In English: Master of Science (MSc) in Economics and Business Administration.
4.3 Structure of the programme

A master’s programme should be a rounded course that enhances the skills acquired by the student during
the bachelor programme and qualify for admission to the PhD education.
The university organizes the course of study in a manner that ensures academic coherence and progression.
The modular composition of the programmes must ensure that the student is normally able to choose
between skill profiles relevant to a variety of professions.
Under the rules stipulated by the University in the curriculum for each programme, the master’s programme
will include the following:
1. Course elements basic to the programme’s particular academic competence and identity corresponding
to a minimum of 90 ECTS points. This total must include a thesis worth 30 ECTS point.
2. An elective course worth a minimum of 10 ECTS points.
4.3.1 Course titles, ECTS credits, examination weight and grading/assessment

The following is in reference to the profile descriptions for the Economics and Business Administration
programme. The profile descriptions may be found as enclosures to this curriculum.

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4.3.2 Structure
Cf. Sections 23, 24 of the University Programme order
Master programmes, which are built on bachelor programmes preparing graduates for a teaching career at
upper secondary level, consists of a central subject and a minor subject. The central subject constitutes the
main emphasis of the programme, and the minor subject’s courses or courses elements in the bachelor and
master’s programmes constitute at least 90 ects credits.
The university may decide that Master’s programmes enclosing a central subject must be combined with a
supplementary subject within or outside the subject area of the central subject. The supplementary subject
may either consist of subject clusters composed by the university or of elective subjects composed by the
student. The university can decide that permission to choose a supplementary subject must be approved by
the academic study board of the central subject. All above mentioned supplementary subjects must be chosen
from among approved programmes.
The MSc programme in Economics and Business Administration consists of courses in business economics
and business administration and relevant methodical courses which expand on academic and
interdisciplinary areas encountered during the bachelor programme. Courses within economics may also be
part of the master programme. The programme structure is described in the enclosed profile descriptions.
1. At least 60 ECTS credits of the profile are obligatory. These courses supply knowledge which,
within the boundaries of the profile, is based on the highest international research.
2. At least 10 ECTS credits of the obligatory courses must supply knowledge about and skills within
the scientific methods of the subject area of the profile allowing the graduate to master these
methods and assess and select among these. The methodological courses are listed in the profile
descriptions.
3. At least 10 and up to a maximum of 30 ECTS on the profile is elective courses. Electives
courses must be within the fields of business administration, related subjects or within the
economics area.
(Cf Appendix 1, section 3.2 of the University Programme order: The programme consists of
economics and business administration subjects and related methodology subjects which explore
specific disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas studied at bachelor level in greater depth. The
master's (candidatus) programme may also include the study of macroeconomics). Electives must
not overlap with compulsory courses and must not overlap with the admission requirements for the
programme. The Academic Study Board decides the current electives on the individual profiles prior
to the start of each semester. The Academic Study Board may approve additional elective courses
after individual application, if these courses meet the requirements for electives..
4.3.3 Change to another profile

The student may, upon application to the receiving Academic Study Board change to another profile. The
change can be made provided that it through credit transfer is possible to complete the programme within the
stipulated120 ECTS and if there is an admission place available at the profile.
Application must be submitted via spoc.sdu.dk. Application deadlines can be found at www.sdu.dk under
the pages concerning Admission.

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If the student applies for change to another profile within the first year of study, the assessment will be made
on the basis of the required grade point average for admission at the profile in question at the latest
admission period. For application for change to another profile later than after the first year of study, the
assessment will be made on the basis of courses passed on the profile which the student is enrolled.
The receiving Academic Study Board ensures that there will be credit transfer for courses that have
significant overlap in relation to subjects of the profile which the student is applying for.
4.3.4 Registration for courses

Cf. The Examination Order section 14 and SDU-Rules regarding Rules for Registration for Courses and
Exams at the University of Southern Denmark sections 1-5
Registration for the Master’s Programme's courses or course elements takes place in accordance with the
internal regulations established by the University. The University must also lay down internal regulations for
the location of and registration for the programme’s ordinary exams (1st examination attempt) and for re-
examinations (2nd and 3rd attempts). The University shall specify whether it is the University or the student
who is responsible for the registration for examinations, including if registration for a course or course
element also registers the student for exams and re-examinations. The University shall also specify if the
student has the opportunity to deregister from an exam or re-exam in time, including deadlines for doing so.
The student has used an examination attempt if he or she fails to deregister in due time.
At The University of Southern Denmark there is no requirement for registering for a certain number of ECTS
credits each academic year. It is the student’s own responsibility to register for courses; however, there will
be automatic enrolment to courses and first examination attempts in the first semester of the Bachelors
Programme.
Registration for a course is also a registration for the first examination attempt. Registration for courses is
binding, and deregistration is not possible after the expiry of the registration period.
Students may, however, change electives in the first three weeks of the semester provided that a study place
is available on the desired elective course(s), and that the elective(s) represent the same ECTS value as the
first course. The University may dispense from the above if the student is an elite athlete, chairman of an
Registration for courses must be done via STADS self-service for the autumn semester: 20-30 May and for
the spring semester: 20-30 November.
4.3.5 The Master’s thesis

Cf. Sections 22 of the University Programme Order and cf. sections 14, 26 of the Examination Order
The Master’s thesis must document skills in applying academic theory and methods to a specific academic
subject. The thesis must be places on the Master’s degree’s final year of study.
The University approves the subject matter for the thesis and the same time sets a deadline for submission of
the thesis and a plan for supervision of the student. The thesis must be completed and delivered within the
time frame of the curriculum for each program, established for that purpose, and applicable to full-time
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training.
If the student does not submit the thesis within the prescribed period, the University approves
a modified subject matter, which must be within the same field and at the same time sets a new
deadline of three months. If the student does not submit the thesis within the new deadline, the student gets a
third examination attempt covered, similar to the rules that apply for the second examination attempt.
The above rules shall apply to theses when the student in the assessment does not achieve
the grade 02, see The Grading Order. In special circumstances the University may, however, decide that the
student must write a new thesis with a new topic and a new deadline.
The Master’s thesis must include a summary in a foreign language. If the Master’s thesis is written in a
foreign language, other than Norwegian and Swedish, the summary can be written in Danish. The
curriculum stipulates the extent to which the summary will be weighted in the overall assessment of the
examination performance and the language in which the summary may or must be written.
When the University has set a deadline for submitting the Master's thesis, cancellation cannot take place and
an examination attempt has been used in the event that the student does not submit the thesis within the
prescribed period, unless the University has made an exemption because of special circumstances or if the
student is an entrepreneur or chairman of a voluntary organization under the Danish Youth Council (DUF).
If the student does not achieve a minimum grade of 02 in the assessment of the thesis, an examination
attempt is used.
Goals description and formalities are stated in the course description for the master’s thesis and in
information on the programme web page at www.sdu.dk
The thesis consideration/defence is public unless something else is stated. Consideration/defence takes place
at the University of Southern Denmark.
4.3.7 Project-oriented components and study abroad

A master’s degree programme may, within the prescribed period of study, contain project-oriented courses,
possibly associated with sectors outside the university in Denmark or abroad. A project-oriented course is
included in the degree programme as an integrated part of the programme’s courses or course elements, and
is concluded with an exam. The university must ensure that the student, during a project-oriented course,
achieves the established learning outcomes. In addition, the university provides students with academic
supervision as part of the course. If a project-oriented course is associated with sectors outside the
university, the course must be approved by the university before the student commences. As part of the
approval, the university must consider if the course is academically relevant to a degree programme and can
be organised within the prescribed study period. In the curriculum for the degree programme, the university
shall stipulate more detailed rules on project-oriented components.
The Minister may lay down rules for students in Bachelor's and Master's programmes, stating that they can
participate in and receive a salary during project-oriented studies abroad, provided that there are legal
requirements for a minimum wage in the country concerned.

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The Minister may also lay down rules that Bachelor's and graduate students can receive a gratuity during
unpaid project-oriented courses, unpaid internship and compulsory unpaid study stays in Denmark and
abroad.
Companies and organisations can give students in unpaid project-oriented studies and in unpaid study stays a
gratuity of up to DKK 3,000 a month.
Students who participate in project-oriented studies abroad may receive a salary, if there are legal
requirements for a minimum wage in the country concerned.
The Academic Study Board’s additional provisions:

Up to 15 ECTS of the elective courses can be replaced by an internship at a company. Any project-oriented
components can be carried out in the 2nd or 3rd semester. Conditions for project-oriented components are
described in the course description for this activity approved by the Academic Study Board. The course
description contains under “Form of instruction:” a description of the requirements for description of the
project and the content and a procedure for approval of the internship contract.
With reference to section 6.2.of this curriculum (transfer of credits)
Up to 30 ECTS may be in the form of a study stay at a university or another university institution abroad.
The stay is usually done in the 3rd semester. Students who wish to go for a study abroad must put together a
program for the stay. To the extent electives are placed at the 3rd semester, the courses taken abroad must be
able to grant credit for these. However, up to 10 ECTS may be in other areas of social science.
If specific profile courses are placed on the 3rd semester, or there are other requirements as regards the
contents of the 3rd semester in the profile description, the programme must be in line with this. The
programme must be approved by the Academic Study Board.
Detailed guidelines for study abroad will be available at www.sdu.dk.
4.3.8 Seminars
It is apparent in each profile description and the appertaining course descriptions whether seminars may be
part of the profile. Regulations regarding seminars are specified in the course descriptions.
4.3.9 Study Circles

Apart from the regular supply of courses, one or several study circles may be formed. A study circle consists
of a small number of students who, in collaboration with an instructor, organises a series of lectures/a course,
which is equivalent to a normal master programme course.
Study circles may be an initiative of students as well as departments. A minimum of four students is required
in order for a study circle to be formed. The students agree on a topic and syllabus in collaboration with an
instructor. The instructor and students sign an application form directed at the local academic study board.
The academic study board may assess study circle applications at any time during the year.
Study circles may be commenced on and completed regardless of semester divisions. The academic study
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If too few students have registered for a course, a study circle may be formed instead. In this case, the course
is conducted in every aspect as stated in the original course description and only varies in terms of form of
teaching.
4.3.10 The Master’s Degree part of the 4+4 PhD programme
PhD students enrolled as 4+4 students can complete the Master’s programme on special conditions which are
described in the Guidelines for PhD Programmes at the PhD School at the Faculty of Business and Social
Sciences. The student completes the graduate programme by passing the qualifying examination. The
qualifying examination is equivalent to a Master’s thesis and it is arranged in accordance with the description
of objective for the Master’s degree programme and it is held with external censorship cf. the Education
Order for the Curriculum for the Master programmes.
4.4 Requirements for passing, etc.

Cf. Sections 15-18 of the Grading Scale Order
A student has passed an exam when he/she achieves the grade 02 or the assessment passed. A passed
examination may not be retaken.
If an examination consists of several partial examinations, the grade for the total examination must be at
least 02. If the total examination is passed, partial examinations for which grades 00 or -3 have been
awarded, cannot be retaken. Even if the total exam is failed, partial examinations for which a grade of 02 or
higher is awarded cannot be retaken.
It may be stipulated that two or more exams must be passed within the same examination term.
It may be stipulated that two or more exams must be passed on the basis of a grade average. If so, the
average must be at least 2.0 without any rounding up.
It shall be stipulated which grades are included in the total examination result.
It may be stipulated that the total examination result is expressed by means of an average figure. One
decimal must be included in the calculation of the average figure. An examination is passed if the average
figure is at least 2.0 without any rounding up and if all examinations assessed as passed/failed have been
passed.
If an average is not calculated, all tests included in an examination must be passed.
The master programme is completed once students have obtained a pass or a grade of 02 or higher for each
course. As for courses with several sub-examinations, the mark -3 cannot be included in the total
examination result. If the total examination result is at least 2.0, sub-examinations marked 00 cannot be
retaken.

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Course weight is determined by computing the averages and corresponds with ECTS values as follows:
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5. Examination, etc.
Cf. Section 30 of the Examination Order
The University is obliged to inform and guide the students of the exam rules that apply for each programme.

The following orders govern examinations and the issuing of certificates:
1) Ministerial order on university examinations and grading (Examination order).
2) Ministerial order on Grading Scale and Other Forms of Assessment of Programmes within the Area of
the Ministry of Higher Education and Science (Grading Scale order).
5.1 Syllabus description

Each semester the examination syllabus is published on the study programmes homepage www.sdu.dk. The
examination syllabus is part of the curriculum. Examination will always be held according to the most recent
syllabus.
5.2 Ordinary examination

As a main rule, ordinary examinations are held in the end of the teaching term, January and June. This will
be stated in the respective course descriptions.
5.3 Examination requirements

Cf. The Examination Order section 3
The University may lay down rules in the curriculum stipulating:
1) That a course or course element, if the content or working methods so warrant, may be documented fully
or partly through a requirement for participation in the course.
2) That a requirement for participation in a course must be a prerequisite for the student to sit an exam in
the course or course element.
3) That a requirement for submission of written papers, oral presentations etc. during the course is a
prerequisite for the student sitting the exam in the course or course element.
4) That the student prior to the evaluation of the written exam paper must perform an oral defence of the
assignment. The evaluation will be based on an overall assessment of the written paper and the oral
performance.
The University may also lay down rules in the curriculum stipulating that the assessment of written papers
and oral presentations etc. during the course of teaching are included as parts of the awarding of marks
together with the final exam in a course or course element. The rules must state in which way written papers,
oral presentations, etc. are parts of the overall evaluation of the student’s performance in the course or
course element. The University may determine that the student may not take the final exam, unless the
student has passed the course. Complaints about an assessment given during a course must be submitted to
the University by the student.
University prerequisites for participating in an exam must be met, in order to participate in the re-exam.
In the event that a student does not meet the established university prerequisites for taking the exam, he or
she has used one examination attempt.
Prerequisites for participation in exams which have been met before the first ordinary exam do not have to be
repeated at a new examination attempt.
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5.4 Examination aids

Computers are used for submission of answers at all written examinations at Faculty of Business and Social
Sciences. The students are expected to bring their own computer, which can be hooked up to the university’s
wireless network, and that software programs are installed corresponding to those of the standard Microsoft
Office Package including the ability to create PDF files for submission of exam papers.
Digital exams are conducted taking into account the IT-facilities at the campus in question.
Permitted aids, including internet access will appear in the course description. For further information see
Policy for Digital Examination at Social Sciences for further information.
5.5. Group Exam

Cf. Sections 4 and 5 of the Examination Order
Taking the curriculum’s academic considerations into account, the university establishes whether an exam is
organized as an individual exam or as a group exam. When an exam is organized as a group exam, the
university shall establish the maximum number of students allowed to participate in each group exam, and
whether the student may choose an individual exam instead. In connection with both an individual and a
group exam, an individual assessment must be made of the students’ performance, and separate grades must
be given.
In connection with an oral group examination, each student will be examined in such a way as to ensure that
there would be an individual assessment of the student’s performance. When organising an oral group
examination, the university must ensure that the time allotted for the exam is adapted to the number of
students participating in the exam.
In connection with a paper written by a group of students, separate grades or other form of assessment may
only be given if the individual student’s contribution can be established. The university shall establish the
requirements for individualisation in the curriculum.
If a separate grade or other form of assessment is not given for a paper written by a group of students, the
paper may be included in the subsequent oral examination. If the university conducts an individual oral
examination as a follow-up to a paper written by a group of and as a follow-up to a possible oral group
exam, these students may not be present in the examination room before they are examined in the individual
oral exam.
The Faculty’s regulations:

The number of students in a group exam can generally be a maximum of 4. The Study Board may decide to
deviate from the rule. If so, this shall be described in the course description.
5.6 Examination language

Cf. Section 6 of the Examination Order, Master’s Admission Order section 15

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Examinations are conducted in Danish unless part of the purpose of the examination is to document the
students’ abilities in a foreign language. The examinations may be conducted in Swedish and Norwegian
instead, unless part of the purpose of the examination is to document the students’ abilities in Danish.
The university may, if circumstances make it possible, allow the student to conduct the examination in a
foreign language, unless the purpose of the examination is to document the students’ abilities in Danish or in
a specific foreign language.
If a course has been taught in a foreign language, the examinations will be held in that language, unless the
purpose of the examination is to document the students’ abilities in another language. The University may
grant exemptions from this rule.
If the programme is offered in English or another foreign language, the examinations will be conducted in
the same language, unless the purpose of the examination is to document the students’ abilities in another
language. The University may grant exemptions from this rule.
If a course is offered with lines of various languages, the student must be able to carry out the majority of the
programme's elements in the language of the line in which the students is enrolled.

It appears from the profile description if there are special rules governing the examination language.
The language of examination is stipulated in the course description.
5.7 Number of examination attempts

A passed exam may not be retaken, cf. the Grading Scale Order.
Students are entitled to three attempts to pass an examination. Under special circumstances, the University
may allow further attempts. The question of academic aptitude must not be included when assessing whether
special circumstances apply.
Students, whose course participation is to be assessed for the second time, may demand to take an
examination instead. An examination cannot replace course participation involving practical exercises.
Receipt by students of offers to retake examinations due to Errors or irregularities during an examination
are not considered examination attempts.
Please note below mentioned instructions for students who previously have been enrolled in the same
programme or at similar programme at SDU.
Previously used examination attempts will be transferred to the new programme in case of identical courses
in the programmes. If three exam attempts have been used in a course, enrollment in a programme where the
same identical course occurs is not possible, unless an exemption has been granted.
Students are entitled to two attempts to pass the examination(s) that form part of the supplementary studies.

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In the curriculum, the University lays down rules on examinations forming part of the supplementary studies,
including the number of examination attempts. Under special circumstances, the University may grant
exemptions hereto.
5.8 Registration for exam

Cf. The Examination Order section 14 and SDU-Rules regarding Rules for Registration for Courses and
Exams at the University of Southern Denmark sections 1-7
Registration for the Master’s Programme’s courses or course elements takes place in accordance with the
internal regulations established by the University, cf. The Order on Bachelor’s and Master’s Programmes at
Universities. The University must also lay down internal regulations for the location of and registration for
the programme’s ordinary exams (1st examination attempt) and for re-examinations (2nd and 3rd attempts).
The University shall specify whether it is the University or the student who is responsible for the registration
for the examinations, including if registration for a course or course element also registers the student for
exams and re-examinations. The University shall also specify if the student has the opportunity to deregister
from an exam or re-exam in time, including deadlines for doing so. The student has used an examination
attempt if he or she fails to deregister in due time.
The Faculty's additional provisions:

The student is automatically registered for the first examination attempt when the student is registered for a
course or course element with which one or more examinations are associated. Withdrawal of registration is
not possible, and students who fail to participate in an examination have used one examination attempt,
unless the University has made an exemption due to special circumstances. If a student does not meet the
established university prerequisites for taking the exam, he or she has used one examination attempt, unless
the University has made an exemption due to special circumstances.
The University may also make exemptions from the above, provided the student is an elite athlete, chairman
of an organisation under the Danish Youth Council (DUF), or an entrepreneur.
Students who have not passed a course at the second examination attempt can register for a third attempt the
next time the ordinary exam is held.
In case a course will not be offered again, students who do not pass the course in the ordinary exam, will be
registered for the second exam attempt within the same exam period and the same procedure applies for the
third exam attempt. The placement of the exam attempts will be stated in the course description.
It is the student’s responsibility to register for courses and exams.

Registration deadlines for re-exams are published on the website.
Exam dates will be published on www.sdu.dk. The student is responsible for keeping himself/herself
informed about exam details.
.
5.9 Re-examination
Cf. The Examination Order section 14 and Rules for Registration for Courses and Exams at the University of
Southern Denmark sections 6-8
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Registration for the Master’s programme’s courses or course elements takes place in accordance with the
internal regulations established by the University, cf. The Order on Bachelor’s and Master’s Programmes at
Universities. The University must also lay down internal regulations for the location of and registration for
the programme’s ordinary exams (1st examination attempt) and for re-examinations (2nd and 3rd attempts).
The University specifies whether it is the University or the student who is responsible for the registration for
examinations, including if registration for a course or course element also registers the student for exams
and re-examinations. The University also specifies if the student has the opportunity to deregister from an
exam or re-exam in time, including deadlines for doing so The student has used an examination attempt if he
or she fails to deregister in due time.
On programmes where the examination period is at the end of the autumn semester, students who do not pass
the ordinary exam can register for re-exam (2nd examination attempt) in the same examination period or
immediately thereafter, but no later than on the last weekday in April. On programmes where the
examination period is at the end of the spring semester, students who do not pass the ordinary exam can
register for re-exam (2nd examination attempt) in the same examination period or immediately thereafter, but
no later than on the last weekday in August
On programmes where there are more exam periods than the above, students who have not passed the
ordinary exam can register for re-exam (2nd examination attempt) as soon as possible, but no later than 6
months after the holding of the ordinary exam.
Students may not withdraw registration for re-exam after the expiry of the registration period.
The University can lay down in the curriculum that the re-exam has a different form of assessment or
examination than the ordinary exam, for instance a written exam may be altered into an oral exam. In
connection with the holding of ordinary exams, students will be informed about when they can register for
re-exams.
The University may dispense from the above if the student is an elite athlete, chairman of an organisation
under the Danish Youth Council (DUF), an entrepreneur or if special circumstances apply.
Re-examinations are granted by the Office for Registration and Legality based on an application
accompanied by documentation for the illness. If the application has been accepted, the attempt at the
ordinary examination will be cancelled. Re-examinations are held in February and August. The Study Board
can decide to change the examination and assessment form. This will be announced after the registration
deadline.

For quarter courses in Esbjerg, the following is valid:
If the ordinary exams of a particular module are held during the first examination period of the semester, re-
exams are offered during the proximate examination period. If the ordinary exams of a module are held
during the concluding examination period of a semester, re-examinations are offered during the concluding
examination period of the proximate semester.
5.10 Internal or external tests


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At least 1/3 of a programme’s total ECTS-points must be obtained at external tests. External tests must cover
the important parts of the programmes, including the Master´s thesis. This does not, however, apply to
credits that have been transferred.

Examination form for compulsory courses is described in the profile descriptions. For electives the
assessment form is described in the specific course description.
5.11 Grading or the pass/fail assessment

Assessment is graded using the 7-point grading scale or by the assessment “Passed” or “Failed” or the
assessment “Approved” or “Not Approved”, cf. the Grading Scale order
The master project is assessed using the 7-point grading scale. Course participation is given the assessment
“Passed” or “Failed” or “Approved” or “Not Approved”.
The assessment Passed/Failed or Approved/Not approved may only be used for test that account for a
maximum of 1/3 of the programme’s ECTS points. This does not, however, apply to credits that have been
transferred.
Assessment form is described in the profile descriptions.
5.12 Spelling and writing skills

When assessing master thesis and other major written assignments, as well as their academic content,
emphasis should also be placed on the students’ spelling and writing skills.
The university may grant exemptions for students who are able to document a relevant and specific
impairment, unless assessing spelling and the ability to formulate oneself are significant objectives of the
examination.
Major written papers are defined as papers that are delivered in the form of a report and where the
contribution of the individual student amounts to 10 pages or more. The impact of the student’s spelling and
writing skills on the grade is limited, unless there are considerable marked deviations from the usual
academic language.
5.13 Supplementary exams after admission to a Master’s programme

Cf. The University Programme Order section 12, Part-time Order section 15

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According to the rules regarding part-time studies, cf. The Ministerial Order on Part-time Studies, the
University may offer supplementary studies from existing undergraduate programs and other single subject
courses in order for the applicant to meet the admission requirements for a Master's programme. Offer of
supplementary studies at the University requires that students will be conditionally admitted to the applied
graduate programme. A passed supplementary program thus entitled to admission to the applied graduate
program at the University of direct extension of the completed supplementary course. A supplementary
course may have a scope of up to 30 ECTS credits. The University may allow that the required
supplementary studies are completed at another University.
The University may stipulate that the additional supplementary study activity is completed before the
commencement of the Master’s programme or that the supplementary study activity is completed during the
first year of the Master's programme, or as a combination thereof. If part of or the entire supplementary
study activity must be completed before the commencement of the Master's programme, the University may
lay down rules stipulating at which time the student must have completed these courses in order to maintain
the right for admission to the Master’s programme.
Part-time Order
The University will charge payment for participation in the courses including exams and other forms of
assessment. The payment includes the number of examination attempts that are possible according to the
rules of the individual programme, unless the University in the terms expressly stipulates that the payment
includes only a lower number, though at least two attempts.

Students, enrolled in a Master's programme, who are required to undertake supplementary studies, must
within the first six months of the start of the first year of study participate in and pass the examination(s) that
form(s) part of the supplementary studies in order to continue on the programme. The examination(s) must
document that the students have acquired the necessary academic qualifications for continued admission to
the Master's programme.
The Academic Study Boards additional provision:

Students are entitled to two attempts to pass the examination(s) that form part of the supplementary studies.
Under special circumstances, the University may grant exemptions to the above.
The supplementary activities must be passed no later than 6 months after commencement of the study
programme.
5.14 Special examination conditions

Cf. section 7 of the Examination Order
The University may offer special examination conditions for students with physical or mental impairment
and for students whose native language is not Danish, if deemed necessary by the University to provide the
students concerned with equal opportunities in the exam situation. Such an offer must not, however, change
the standard of the examination.
5.15 Examination appeals, etc.

Cf. Sections 34 -37 of the Examination Order

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Appeals about tests or other forms of assessment forming part of the examination shall be submitted to the
university by the student. Appeals shall be submitted in writing and include an explanation of the reasons for
the appeal.
The appeal shall be submitted within two weeks of the assessment being announced. However, the two-week
period shall start at the earliest from the date of the announcement of the assessment. Under special
circumstances, the university may grant exemptions from the deadline for submission of appeals.
The complainant shall, within 2 weeks after the university's decision is communicated to the complainant,
accept the offer of re-assessment or re-examination. Re-assessment or re-examination must take place as
soon as possible. If the diploma has been awarded, the university must revoke it until the assessment has
been completed and, where appropriate, issue a new diploma. In case of re-assessment and re-examination,
the university shall appoint new examiners, and co-examiners shall be appointed by the chairman of the
external examiners.
In connection with re-assessments, the assessors shall be provided with the case files, including the
assignment, the appeal, the original assessors’ opinion, the complainant’s comments and the university’s
decision.
The assessors shall notify the University of an assessment at a re-assessment and re-exam which may result
in a lower grade. In connection with re-assessment of written exams, the assessors shall enclose a written
justification for the assessment. The assessment after re-assessments and re-exams cannot be referred to any
other administrative authority.

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6. Other regulations
6.1 Transfer of credits
Cf. Sections 36-38 and 40 of the University Programme Order
Under the ministerial order, successfully completed programme elements equate to corresponding ones at
other Universities that offer similar programmes under the terms of this order.
The University may, in each individual case, or by laying down general rules, grant approval for
successfully completed programme elements covered by the ministerial order to replace programme
elements from another programme on same level under this order (credit transfer). The University may also
grant approval for successfully completed programme elements from another Danish or foreign programme
to replace programme elements at the University under the terms of this order.
Decisions must be made on the basis of an academic evaluation.
Students who, as part of their programme, want to complete elements of the programme at another
University or institution of higher education in Denmark or abroad can apply the home university to have
credit transferred in advance for planned programme elements.
Credit transfer in advance may be granted only if the student, in connection with the application for credit
transferred in advance, obliges to submit the necessary documentation to whether the programme elements
have been passed or failed to the home university, when the preapproved credited programme elements are
completed. The student must also give his/her consent that the home University may obtain the necessary
information from the host institution if the student is unable to obtain the documentation.
When it can be documented that the credit transferred programme elements have been passed, the home
University administratively approves that these credits are transferred into the programme at the university.
On a proposal from the student, the University can, in cases where e.g. the preapproved programme
elements are not offered at the host institution, make changes to the approval of the pre-approved credit
transfer. The student is responsible for and must take the initiative for drawing up a proposal for a study
plan. The University provides academic support if the students request it.
When transfer of credits has been either refused or partly refused by the University, the decision can be
appealed to the board of appeals for credits according to the ministerial order.
The Academic Study Board’s additional provisions:

The maximum ECTS programme elements to be preapproved are 40 ECTS.
Maximum ECTS that can be applied for is twice as many ECTS as the number of ECTS which must
subsequently be awarded credit for in the programme.
6.2 Complaint

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Under terms of the University Programme Order, the student may appeal decisions made by the university to
the Danish Agency for Higher Education if the appeal is based on legal issues. The appeal is submitted to
the University, which must provide the complainant with a written response and a minimum of one week in
which to consider the response. The University submits the appeal to the Agency of Higher Education along
with its statement and any supplementary comments made by the complainant.
The deadline for the submission of appeals is one week from the day when the decision is announced to the
complainant.
6.3 Transitional rules
Curriculums which have been published before the present curriculum replaces the references to sections of
the former ministerial orders with the new ministerial orders, cf. page 2.
Once a student has transferred to the current curriculum, it is not possible to return to the earlier curriculum.
Possible changes in the MSc in Economics and Business Administration profile descriptions which include
transition regulations will be described in the newest versions of the respective profile descriptions.

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The Faculty of Business and Social Sciences

The Academic Study Board of Economics

Curriculum for the Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration

Curriculum for MSc in

The programme is offered in English in: From Sept. 1, Page:

Curriculum for the Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration

This curriculum has been prepared under powers conferred by

 SDU-Rules on the Study Progress Reform of 1 September 2016

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Curriculum for the Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration

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Curriculum for the Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration

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1. The overall objectives of the study programme

The objectives of Master’s programme is:

Cf. Enclosure to the University Programme Order:

1.1 Description of qualifications

Knowledge and understanding

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2.1 Time limit for completion of the study programmes

The Faculty’s additional provisions:

2.1.1 Rules on active study

The Faculty’s additional provisions:

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2.2 The structure of the study programme

60 ECTS points correspond to one year of full-time study

Additional provision of the Academic Study Board:

2.2.1 Modules and course elements

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2.2.2 Academic profile descriptions

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Offered on campus (D=Danish, E=English)

1) Last intake on this profile 1.February 2017.

The profile descriptions are available at www.sdu.dk.

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2.2.3 Course descriptions

 The Danish and English title of the course.

2.3 Active teaching and learning

2.3.1 Principles for choice of teaching methods

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2.3.2 Principles for selection of examination forms

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3. Entry requirements, etc.

The Faculty’s additional provisions:

The Academic Study Board’s additional provision:

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