BSc in Busi­ness Ad­min­is­tra­tion and Di­git­al Man­age­ment

I chose to study Digital Management because it connects many relevant topics: business, society and technology. After high school I still was not sure which direction I wanted to continue in, and that is why this seemed like a great option. For me as an international student, moving to a new country was a big step, and this programme at CBS was the reason I decided to leave home and move to Copenhagen.

What I like most is how varied the programme is. Because you get to try so many different subjects, it is easier to find what you actually enjoy, and what may not be the best fit for you. Besides that, our programme especially has many events going on, both social gatherings and educational workshops on relevant topics. Joining these events is how I met most of my friends here, and helping organise them and being part of societies like DM Union is one of my favourite parts of CBS.

The hardest part for me is the self-discipline. Classes are voluntary and each one comes with a lot of preparation, like readings, so it is easy to fall behind and end up catching up on everything in the exam period. I am also still getting used to big exams, like 4-hour sit-ins, but you can learn how to handle them. Overall, a lot of the responsibility is on you to organise your studying and stay on top of it.

I wish I had known how much of student life you have to organise yourself. As an international student, everything from finding housing in Copenhagen to settling into a new city is on you, and it is better to start early with all of it. The same goes for the studies: nobody checks if you do the readings or come to class, so you need to build your own routine quickly. It is a lot at the start, but you get used to it and step by step you build the life you want.

To be honest, I am still figuring it out, and I like that this programme lets me keep my options open. Right now, I am thinking about doing a master degree after my bachelor's, but I am not sure in which direction yet. That is why I want to use the 5th semester, either on exchange or in an internship, to test what I enjoy. Because the programme is a mix of business, data and technology, I feel like many different paths are possible.

Join social events as early as possible and be active in joining societies as well. It is the easiest way to meet people, find your place and feel at home in a new city. Also, start looking for housing in advance, because finding a place in Copenhagen is not easy and it takes time. And do not compare yourself to others. Everyone starts with a different background and works in a different way, so focus on what works for you.

You are welcome to contact me if you have any questions about the programme or student life.

I can help you with questions like:

• What is it like to move to Copenhagen as an international student?
• What social events and societies are there?
• How do you combine studies with a student job or a student organisation?
• What are the exams like, for example the 4-hour sit-in exams?

Choosing a programme was genuinely difficult for me, but I ended up on Digital Management for a couple of reasons. We live in an increasingly digital world, and I wanted to understand and help drive digital transformation rather than just observe it from the sidelines. I have also always been interested in optimizing processes through technological solutions. Combining economics with digitalisation turned out to be my best fit, letting me pursue both interests at once.

What I like best is the environment on BSc DM, and it really shows during exam periods. We sit in big groups together at CBS reading up for exams, helping each other understand the material instead of competing. That sense of pulling in the same direction, rather than each person fighting alone, is something I did not expect but have come to appreciate a lot. It makes even the most stressful periods of the semester feel a lot less lonely.

One of the biggest challenges is that you're responsible for managing your own time. There’s a lot of freedom, but also high expectations that you can work independently, especially during busy periods.

I did not know anyone starting on Digital Management beforehand, so I was a little nervous going in. However, I made sure to attend every single day of the introduction week, and that turned out to be one of the best decisions I made. It gave me some great acquaintances and friends who have made my time as a student so much better. Looking back, I wish I had known just how much those first days would shape my entire studying experience.

I would really like to continue with a master's degree, possibly with a similar angle within digitalisation and economics, to build further on what I have learned during BSc DM. Long term, my goal is to work with process optimization, ideally in a role where I get to bring new technologies into play to create real value. Whether that ends up being in consulting or within a company with a strong digital focus, I want to keep working at that intersection.

Take it easy. Everyone is new and figuring things out at the same time, so there is no need to feel behind or out of place. Jump in with both feet, say yes to things, and see where it takes you, whether that is study groups, social events, or the introduction week activities. The worst thing you can do is hold yourself back out of nervousness. Most of what feels overwhelming at first settles naturally once you get going.

You are welcome to contact me if you have any questions about the programme or student life.

I can help you with questions like:

• Is the programming difficult for someone who has never coded before?
• How many hours a week do you typically spend studying?
• What is the social side of being a student at CBS actually like?
• How is the balance between the digital/tech side and the economics side of the programme?