HD2 International Business
This programme will give you an understanding of how businesses operate on the global stage and equip you with the skills to solve complex challenges in an international business environment.
Summer admission 2026
Global market insight
Are you passionate about working in an international business environment, where you analyse and solve complex challenges, make strategic decisions, and collaborate effectively across different cultural and business contexts?
With an HD2 in International Business, you will develop the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in international trade, marketing, logistics, management, and many other areas of global business.
You will gain a solid understanding of the economic factors that influence international business, trade, and investment, as well as how organisations can market products and services across cultural boundaries and adapt to different markets.
This may include topics such as tariffs, import and export regulations, trade agreements, and risk management in global business operations.
The programme provides you with the knowledge and practical foundation needed to make informed decisions that take ethical, cultural, economic, and social considerations into account, both in domestic and international settings. In addition, you will develop the tools and strategic insight required to lead organisations across borders and drive international growth.
UNDERSTAND THE PROGRAMME IN 3 MINUTES
Study Coordinator Evis Sinani introduces the HD2 in International Business programme.
Summer Intake 2026
Intro: Week 33 (starting with Mon 10 August), 2026
Programme start: Week 33 (starting with Mon 10 August), 2026
Language: English
Pris: Click 'Fees' below
Teaching formats: The courses on HD2 International Business are delivered online, and all teaching is conducted in English. Please note: Courses in the first semester include one on-campus teaching day. This session will be streamed and recorded should you be unable to attend in person.
Teaching days and times: For detailed information, please refer to the individual course descriptions under 'Programme structure'.
Meet Jesper Als
Legal Counsel at Siemens Gamesa
The HD2 in International Business helped Jesper Als realise his dream of an international career.
3 benefits waiting for you
Strengthen your strategic skills
Around 70% of our students say they have become better at working across professional disciplines and cultures.
Develop a global perspective
Gain the knowledge and tools to understand, assess, and manage the challenges of operating in international markets.
Increase your earning potential
On average, HD2 graduates earn approximately DKK 14,500 more per year than individuals with a comparable level of education.
Receive a video presentation
If you would like to learn more about the academic content and the career opportunities offered by the HD programme, we would be happy to send you a video presentation of HD1 or one of our HD2 programmes.
HD2 in Two Years
By enrolling in the full HD2 programme, you will follow a structured part-time programme that can be completed in two years.
You should expect to dedicate approximately 20 hours per week to your studies on average.
HD courses
HD courses allow you to tailor your education to suit your needs, both in terms of course sequence and study pace. Individual courses can also be a good option if you are looking to develop your expertise in a specific subject area.
Please note that you must meet the admission requirements for HD2 if you wish to complete the full HD2 programme.
The full HD2 programme is a two-year part-time programme worth 60 ECTS credits, distributed across four semesters.
HD2 International Business is delivered online, and all teaching is conducted in English.
Click on the courses below to learn more about the academic content, teaching schedules, learning objectives, and examinations.
Reading List
You can find the reading list on Academicbooks.dk - select your institution (CBS), programme (HD2), and semester.
1st semester
2nd semester
3rd semester
4th semester
Elective Courses – Autumn Semester 2026
In the third semester of the HD2 in International Business programme, you must choose 10 ECTS credits from our range of elective courses.
Elective Courses at HD2
Explore our current course offerings and use the filters to find the electives that best suit your interests, schedule, and preferred teaching format.