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BSc in International Business and Politics

Polit­ic­al Sci­ence

About the course

Topics
Politics International economics

Course content

The course focuses on core concepts, theories, and debates in political science, political economy and international relations. It considers institutions, processes, actors, and ideas across different settings as well as theories about the ways in which political systems work at a national and international level.

 

The course also introduces students to basic assignment-writing techniques, in particular the construction of structured arguments. These are skills that are relevant in academic studies and business careers. 

 

In relation to Nordic Nine

IBP Political Science addresses the transformational capabilities specified in CBS's Nordic Nine. In particular, the course seeks to place business knowledge within a broad context (N1), emphasizes analytical approaches to date and fosters curiosity about inherent ambiguities (N2), develops critical thinking and constructive forms of collaboration when working on tasks and projects (N6).

See the full course description in the course catalogue

What you learn

  • Explain, present and discuss core concepts, models and theories used in political science
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate key institutional features of modern political systems at national and international levels.
  • Apply appropriately selected concepts, models and theories from political science to the analysis of empirical political phenomena.
  • Compare and assess political institutions, processes and outcomes across different countries and regions.
  • Discuss competing perspectives from political science and use them to support empirical and theoretical analysis.
  • Construct coherent, structured and well-reasoned academic arguments using relevant concepts, models and theories from political science.

Facts

Level
Bachelor
Type
Mandatory course – also offered as elective
ECTS
15
Course code
BPOLO1293U
Teaching periods
Autumn – semester
Academic year
2026/2027
Status
Available places
Teaching language
English
Teaching Format
On campus
Exams
  • Written assignment
    Individual exam, winter
  • Written exam on campus
    Individual exam, autumn
Assessment
  • 7 point grading scale

Academic areas for master admission:

The course covers:

  • Politics (max 15 ECTS)
  • Politics / Culture / Society Studies (max 15 ECTS)