A unique approach to international business education
Functional focus and flexibility are among the reasons for choosing International Business
The main task of the International Business programme is to educate students so they can work in, or be consultants for companies and organisations with international operations, says Associate Professor Jens Gammelgaard who took over as director of the International Business programme in 2009.
"We achieve this by having courses that focus on different educational aspects. Firstly, we have functional-based subjects like marketing and accounting. Secondly, there are the courses which describe the international context more generally, for example The company in its historical and international setting. Finally, we have more academic courses focusing on methodology."
Quarter qualities
According to Jens Gammelgaard, the variety of subjects combined with the intensive quarter structure is one of the most important reasons why the IB programme is so successful. The quarter structure ensures that the rate of students completing the programme is the highest of all bachelor programmes at CBS.
"What really contributes to making the IB programme great is the fact that the students themselves are a resource. To be admitted to the IB programme , the students must meet high demands. In fact the programme requires the highest grade point average of all programmes in Denmark," he adds.
Strength in teaching
Another strength of the International Business programme is the faculty, which comprises of professors working at CBS, rather than external lecturers or teaching assistants, who might not be aware of the programme's main thread. Although, in some subjects the programme has attracted some very reputable professors from foreign universities.Additionally, the international diversity of the IB
programme ensures an international atmosphere, beneficial for the students.
programme ensures an international atmosphere, beneficial for the students.
"If you want an exciting education with an international perspective that is based on classical business economy, you should choose IB."
One of the new initiatives Jens Gammelgaard has taken is the alignment of learning objectives. It will make sure that each course has the same objectives, further strengthening the bond between the courses. The democratic structure of the Danish education system means that both the IB Advisory Board and IB Study Board, which also has IB students represented, will have a say in this matter.
Democratic learning
"When studying in Denmark you experience the Scandinavian approach to education which ensures that the students are always encouraged to participate and contribute, both during lectures, but also in study decision-making," Jens Gammelgaard adds. "That means the IB programme will always adapt to the ever-changing globalising world and create independent students."
Morten Kaltoft
Last updated by Andrew Arnold 05/05/2009
A unique approach to international business education
The main task of the International Business programme is to educate students so they can work in, or be consultants for companies and organisations with international operations, says Associate Professor Jens Gammelgaard who took over as director of the International Business programme in 2009.
Competing for the top spot
Most IB-students dream of becoming business leaders one day and one aim of the IB-programme is to prepare students for that. But how does IB prepare you? The answer is project work with people from all over the world in a challenging quarter structure, say students.
Studying abroad at 'home'
It is a huge decision for any student to choose to study in a foreign country, but children of expatriates working in Denmark have to make the hard choice between going back to their home country or staying to study in Denmark. The International Business programme can also provide good opportunities for foreign students at 'home' in Denmark.
