BA (Hons) in Business Management
De Montfort University, Leicester, UK, and Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College, are proud to offer this 3-year full-time Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Management.
This highly practical course has been designed with the future in mind. Taking into consideration growing disciplines such as artificial intelligence, you will study several defined business areas that reflect the ever-changing needs of the market. These include modules such as Digital Transformation and Innovation in Business and Ethical and Responsible Leadership.
Why take a BA (Hons) in Copenhagen?
- Live, work and study in Copenhagen, Denmark
- Get a degree from a UK accredited programme
- Kick-start your global career with an accredited degree
- Open up an exciting career path in a wide range of specialist areas such as project consulting, project management, and digital transformation
This 3-year full-time programme provides the qualifications necessary for demanding international business careers or master’s programmes.
You will receive an excellent grounding in all aspects of business management, incorporating knowledge from a range of disciplines such as accounting, economics, finance, human resource management, marketing, and sustainability.
Application deadlines
JANUARY START:
Early application deadline: 19th of July 2024
Regular application deadline: 2nd of September 2024
SEPTEMBER START:
Application period start: To be announced
Practical Information
The BA (Hons) in Business Management programme is a graduate level 4, 5 and 6 course, in accordance with the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ).
DMU programmes and partnerships are quality assured by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
To comply with Danish regulations on the provision of Higher Education programmes aimed at international students, approval has been obtained from the Danish Evaluation Institute (EVA).
The UK programmes from De Montfort University are regularly evaluated by the Danish Evaluation Institute (EVA). The EVA approvals are valid for three years and have a direct impact on the issuing of student visas by the Danish Immigration Authorities. Student visas cannot be issued beyond the validity period of the EVA approvals.
Student visas may not cover the full period of study in the years when individual programmes are being re-evaluated by EVA. Therefore, students must apply for a visa extension covering the period of study exceeding the current EVA approval.
Please note that the Danish Immigration Authorities will require the standard processing fees for the visa extension and the family reunification visas will also have to be extended.
Niels Brock will provide all supplementary documentation free of charge but does not fund any visa processing fees imposed by the Danish Immigration Authorities.
Future EVA evaluations:
- BA (Hons) in Business Administration April 2026
- BA (Hons) in Business Management April 2025
- BSc (Hons) in Computer Science April 2025
For further information regarding visa extensions, please visit New to Denmark or contact the Danish Immigration Authorities directly.
Here you can get an overview of the different modules/ subjects as well as an Assessment overview.
Classes will take place on weekdays between 08:30 and 17:00. Please note that in addition to the modules scheduled, students are required to attend academic workshop sessions during the year. These will also be timetabled in advance.
Students will typically attend 10-12 hours of classes per week during semester plus scheduled workshops. A minimum of 30 hours per week of unscheduled study should be anticipated.
Student will have access to a personalized online timetable.
Required textbooks are provided at no additional cost.
The reading list for BA in Business Management is available here.
You will have access to other learning materials with the most important gathered together on an online reading list created by your module leader. The reading list will also be in the module area on MitNielsBrock.
You will also have access to librarians, academic writing and student learning assistants, and IT experts to assist and advise you. If your query is more in-depth, please schedule an appointment with the librarian. The librarian will also be visiting your seminars throughout the academic year to equip you with skills to help you succeed in your programme.
Finally, there are online resources which you can use in your own time to study where and when you choose.
As a graduate of the BA (Hons) in Business Management you would be qualified for jobs within:
- general business management
- project management
- corporate responsibility
- sustainability
- supply chain management
- digital business
- business analysis
- innovation management
- strategic management
- crisis management
- risk management
- business consulting
- business operations.
As a graduate of the BA (Hons) Business Management, you may continue into postgraduate studies at institutions which recognize a British BA degree and within fields naturally linked to your specialization/stream.
Applying early is recommended.
International students living abroad should be aware of the extra time required for obtaining a visa/residence permit - in many cases 3 months or more. For information on visa application procedures, please contact the nearest Danish Embassy or Consulate. Seats are limited, so please apply as soon as possible to secure a place. Please note applications for more than one programme will take longer to process and could take up to 6 weeks after the deadline.
Early admission
Your application is accepted: Your place in Copenhagen Business College's first-year class is secure, pending completion of payment.
A final decision on your application is deferred: Your credentials will be revisited within the context of the regular admission pool of applicants.
Your application is denied: If you are denied admission under early admission, you may not reapply for admission under regular admission during the same year.
Regular Admission
If you didn´t apply within early admission, you will be considered under regular admission. This means that you will get a response after the regular admission deadline.
Note that Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College welcomes applicants with disabilities - please see the section "Support for prospective students" below.
Admission decisions will be announced no later than 4 weeks after the application deadline.
If you are accepted into the programme, a Letter of Acceptance including payment details will be sent to the email address provided in the application form.
NOTE: Once you have been accepted into the programme, the first tuition payment needs to be made by the due date stated in your Letter of Acceptance.
Within one week of having received the payment, Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College will send you a signed ST1 residence permit application form by email, allowing you to begin the visa application process.
Applications must be submitted via the application form.
For further information regarding application and admission, please contact our admission team by email, admissions@nielsbrock.dk
You must be 18 years or older at the time of application.
It is a requirement is that you have completed upper secondary (high) school education, with maths, statistics, or equivalent subjects with a grade B minimum. Examples of qualifying educations are School Leaving Certificate Examinations, IB: 28 points with 625 in HL, Higher Secondary School Certificate( H.S.C.) or equivalent.
The qualifying education needs to be passed with a GPA of at least 2,75 or equivalent.
We do not accept applications that do not meet the requirements mentioned above. As an example, a diploma degree does not meet the minimum requirement and the application will be rejected.
Proof of English language proficiency:
- IELTS Academic: module overall 6.0 (with no more than one band with 5.5, and no score below 5,5)
- PTE Academic: overall score at least 52, one band is allowed to be under 52, but no score below 48
- TOEFL (internet-based): 70 overall, one band is allowed to be under 20, but no band below 15
- We do accept home editions from the three tests above and tests may not be more than two years old
- Applicants with citizenship from the USA, UK, Ireland, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, or Canada do not need to show proof of language proficiency
Test results may be no older than 2 years.
A motivational letter with a focus on relevant work experience. Relevant work experience is a requirement for any applicant who has a study gap of over 2 years. The motivational letter should be a maximum of one page and focus on personal experience rather than information.
The application form should be submitted by the deadlines listed above. Early submission is recommended.
Admission decisions will be announced no later than 4 weeks after the application deadline.
The total tuition fee is DKK 286,000. Read more.
Please note that fees and deadlines may vary between different intakes.
If you want to get in touch with a local agent that can help you get more information about studying at Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College, you can find their contact information here.
Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College is committed to creating a genuinely international experience for students studying in Denmark. This is reflected both in the content of our programmes and in the student body here.
Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College is pleased to offer several scholarships. Scholarship recipients will be selected based on academic merit, leadership skills and exemplary service and character.
Scholarship Criteria
The goal of the selection process is to recognize students who demonstrate high academic achievement, leadership skills and exemplary character traits, therefore financial need is not a consideration. For BA students, only those eligible to progress to the final year of study (level 6) may apply. Each scholarship is for DKK10,000 and will be deducted from the following semester’s tuition fee.
The Scholarship Selection Committee will evaluate candidates on the following criteria:
Academic Excellence
- Outstanding grades and strong test scores
- Classroom participation and strong attendance
- Desire to master subjects and seek learning experiences outside the classroom
- Show curiosity and a willingness to learn
- Demonstrate originality and innovation
- Awards or certificates for academic performance
Leadership
- Assume formal leadership roles OR show exceptional leadership skills in class.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence
- Inspire and encourage others
- Take risks and pursue new and original ideas
Character
- Show concern for others by identifying student needs and working to solve them
- Improve student life for everyone
- Set positive examples for others and function as a role model
- Demonstrate a high level of integrity, honesty, and conscientiousness
- Initiate and/or partake in school events (parties, guest speakers, etc.)
Scholarship application deadline
To be advised.
How to apply
Scholarship applicants should submit an application in the form of a personal, relevant and well-written essay (max. 800 words). The application should include a description of the achievements and initiatives taken during the programme and should elaborate on the applicant’s success within the selection criteria.
The application should be sent to: international@brock.dk. Please name the file: Scholarship_Programme_LastName_FirstName. For example: Scholarship_BABM_Brock_Niels.
Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College has a 1+2 and 2+1 progression agreement with De Montfort University. This means that students are provided the opportunity to study their first year or first and second years in Copenhagen, then progress to De Montfort University in Leicester to complete their studies.
Download overview of programme structure here.
If you have a disability, we encourage you to declare this on your application. A disability could include, but is not limited to, a medical condition (such as sickle cell anaemia, diabetes, epilepsy, cancer, Crohn’s disease or chronic fatigue syndrome), mental health condition, visual or hearing impairment, autistic spectrum condition or a condition affecting your mobility.
If you choose to disclose your disability on your application, then our student affairs coordinators will contact you to ask for more information about your condition once you have made Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College your firm choice.
If you have not disclosed your disability on your application, then you can contact the student affairs coordinators separately to discuss the support that you could potentially access at Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College. To do this, you can email ssu@brock.dk.
We appreciate that you might not have received any support at school or college. However, as higher education is a different environment it is important to discuss what support you might require during your time at Niels Brock
The student affairs coordinators will ask about your disability-related needs and any reasonable adjustments that you may need while studying at Niels Brock. If appropriate, they may invite you for a student support meeting to discuss this in more detail.
Testimonials
Sajin Shrestha, Student Representative, 2020-2023 - Nepal
The best thing about Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College is that it is an International College which welcomes a diverse group of students from all over the world and offers a global experience of people, cultures, learning techniques, materials, world-class classrooms and infrastructure, full-time academic guidance from globally recognised, professional teachers and lecturers, the most accessible library with a friendly librarian, kind and generous staff members, cozy student lounges, refreshment programs, party-functions, a super-charming Student Coordinator and a very understanding Dean of Academic Affairs.
Sumnima Rai, Student 2019-2022, Strategy Stream - Nepal
Studying at Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College has proven to be a wise choice, it is not only about getting knowledge, but also about gaining a lifetime experience with abundant resources and guidance from faculty members and lecturers. I had the chance of taking responsibility as a student representative for my cohort, which has helped me boosting my confidence and taught me to be vocal. Whilst, I have had opportunities to visit companies, attend guest lectures and be a part of Global Days, which helped with my assignments and networking. Niels Brock assures that we get enough guidance whether it be field visit, seminars or webinars.
Sushma Rai, 2021- 2024 - Nepal
Being a part of Niels brock has been a wonderful journey so far. I am satisfied with my decision of taking a BSc (Hons) Business Studies course here at Niels brock. This course has helped me develop my ability in critical thinking, group work, and my academic and personality development. I am provided with theoretical as well as practical knowledge to understand the course by great experienced professors. Also, I get a lot of opportunities to learn from different professional guest speakers and visit different places within the field of my course, which helped me grow my confidence and personal growth. I am proud to be a part of Niels Brock and the program, and I would recommend anyone who wants to pursue their dreams.
Keshav Neupane, Student 2019-2022, Strategy Stream- Nepal
Studying at Niels Brock made me a more critical thinker and practitioner. The knowledge provided by tutors in the field of business showed me the path of business. Moreover, I got the opportunity to work as a student representative which made me capable to cope with different fellow students and their difficulties. Co-operative and supportive mindset of tutors took me through the way of strategic thinking and planning. All the outdoor programs and indoor events let to so much knowledge that sharpened my mind. Moreover, I got a lot of extra knowledge regarding business environments, climate change and ways to enter the Danish market through guest lectures. So, I recommend studying the BSc (Hons) programme which will help you to understand better business strategies and make you stronger when it comes to studying further the importance of strategy in business. I feel so glad to study this course and so blessed to be a part of Niels Brock.