Programmes
Graduates also find employment in international organisations such as the European Union, OECD, the UN, etc. where economic expertise is in high demand.
Finally, the MSc in Economics can be the starting point for a career in research, e.g. as a Ph.D. student.
Furthermore, it is possible to do courses offered at other faculties and universities – both in Denmark and abroad. The Study Board must validate your choices first.
Likewise, it is possible to obtain ECTS credits equivalent to an elective course for a report based on a relevant internship (at an embassy, a ministry or an organization etc.).
MSc. in Economics profiles
Teaching varies between lectures, classroom instruction and project work together with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
In addition, you have to document your English language qualifications. Read more about English language requirements.
To find out whether the level of your foreign certificate or diploma satisfies the general entry requirements, you should contact the University of Southern Denmark directly. A list of the most commonly recognized exams and diplomas can be found at the Danish Agency for Higher Education http://ufm.dk/en/recognition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students who hold a citizenship from outside of EU/EAA/Switzerland.
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://ufm.dk/en
You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
Economics
Master (2 years) of Science in Economics, 120 ECTS
Economics, commerce, management and accounting Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts| Institution | University of Southern Denmark (SDU) |
| Campus | Odense |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 4250 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 0 EUR |
| Website | https://www.sdu.dk/en/uddannelse/kandidat/candoeconspecialization |
Description
The Master's programme in Economics, cand.oecon., provides knowledge based on high international research within the profile area.Career Opportunities
The MSc in Economics offers opportunities for employment within a very broad professional spectrum. Thus, the programme is targeted towards employment in both the public and private sectors, including businesses and trade organisations. Recent employment studies have shown that employment in ministries, teaching and research institutions, and with local authorities is common, as is employment in the private sector, e.g. as consultants and in banks.Graduates also find employment in international organisations such as the European Union, OECD, the UN, etc. where economic expertise is in high demand.
Finally, the MSc in Economics can be the starting point for a career in research, e.g. as a Ph.D. student.
About the Degree
You will have the opportunity to choose exactly the profile you find most interesting. The compulsory courses ensure you a solid theoretical and methodical foundation – relevant for all profiles.Furthermore, it is possible to do courses offered at other faculties and universities – both in Denmark and abroad. The Study Board must validate your choices first.
Likewise, it is possible to obtain ECTS credits equivalent to an elective course for a report based on a relevant internship (at an embassy, a ministry or an organization etc.).
MSc. in Economics profiles
Teaching varies between lectures, classroom instruction and project work together with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
Admission
The admission requirement for the M.Sc. in Economics (cand.oecon.) is the Danish three-year- BSc in Economics,
- BSc in Economics and Business Administration (HA) or
- BSc in Mathematics and Economy.
In addition, you have to document your English language qualifications. Read more about English language requirements.
To find out whether the level of your foreign certificate or diploma satisfies the general entry requirements, you should contact the University of Southern Denmark directly. A list of the most commonly recognized exams and diplomas can be found at the Danish Agency for Higher Education http://ufm.dk/en/recognition
Tuition Fees
No tuition fees for EU/EEA/Swiss students.There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students who hold a citizenship from outside of EU/EAA/Switzerland.
For Further Information
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://ufm.dk/en
You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
