The Department of Business Development and Technology (BTECH) is located in the city of Herning (on the Jutland peninsula) and is part of Aarhus BSS, one of the four faculties of Aarhus University.
For its business programs, Aarhus BSS is accredited by the prestigious international associations AACB (Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business), AMBA (Associations of MBA’s) and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System).
BTECH has over 1,800 enrolled students, about 15% of whom are international students.
The programs offered involve active communication at a professional level, as well as giving students exposure to a real business environment. Many of the programs are taught entirely in English to support international students.
A mentoring system is also included. This means that students receive both theoretical lectures and practical training. Two days a week are dedicated to general lectures and seminars, while on the remaining three days students work with their mentor company on the key areas of their program.
Herning offers entertainment for even the most demanding. Students can spend their free time in the many cafés or have fun and unwind in the city's nightclubs. There are also various sports facilities for those who love exercise and sports. In a word – Herning has something for everyone!
Why choose BTECH?
- Small groups – Teaching takes place in small groups so that every student can participate fully in the learning process and to achieve a higher quality of education.
- Focus on individual progress – Each student's progress is monitored individually in order to improve their skills and fill any gaps.
- Internationally recognized – BTECH is an internationally recognized institution of higher education.
- Support – students receive continuous help and support with any problems that may arise.
- Links with businesses – BTECH maintains close ties with local businesses, giving students the opportunity to work with them.
- Career success – BTECH graduates are among the most successful in the business field, and many of them hold management positions in international companies.
Bachelor's programs:
Economics and Business Administration
Global Management and Manufacturing
Master's programs:
Marketing and Business Innovation
Technology Based Business Development
Program duration:
3/3.5 years – Bachelor's degree
2 years – Master's degree
Most programs are taught in English.
Tuition fee:
For EU citizens – FREE
Admission requirements:
For a Bachelor's degree:
- High school diploma;
- English proficiency at level B (minimum 210 hours). The following certificates are accepted: FCE , CAE or CPE; IELTS – 6.5+; TOEFL – 567 (paper-based) or 83 (internet-based); Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) – C+. *When registering for IELTS and TOEFL, students must ask the test center to send their results to Aarhus University so that they can be taken into account in the application. ;
- Mathematics at level B (minimum 250 hours).
For a Master's degree: Application documents are accepted in the following languages – English/Danish/Norwegian/Swedish; however, English translations must also be attached.
- Bachelor's degree diploma;
- Official proof of English proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS – 6.5; TOEFL (IBT) – 83; Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – Level A;
- Letter of recommendation;
- Motivation letter – the connection between the applicant's Bachelor's degree and the desired Master's program; future career plans;
- Academic transcript;
- CV.