BSc Economics and Business Administration

About the course

Taught in English on the Aalborg campus, this degree uses AAU’s problem-based model, so much of your learning happens in group projects, often linked to real companies. Semester 1 covers the basics of economics, business and research methods. Later semesters cover the national economy, organisations, management accounting, marketing, business development, operations and financial markets. Semester 5 focuses on strategy and philosophy of science, and semester 6 has electives and a bachelor’s project. You can usually study abroad in semester 4 or 5. Graduates mostly work in private companies in budgeting, finance, market analysis, strategy, sales and marketing. You graduate with a BSc in Economics and Business Administration.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• AAU does not publish a rule just for the Irish Leaving Cert. The Admissions Office compares your subjects with Danish levels (A, B, C) using the Danish Ministry’s guidelines.
• Specific subjects needed: English B, Mathematics B, and one of History B, Social Studies B or a similar subject (History of Ideas, Contemporary History or International Economics). Ask admissions which Leaving Cert subjects meet these.
• English: AAU does not list Ireland among its English-speaking countries. An EU school-leaving certificate can still count if you send AAU’s ‘Statement of hours’ form (signed by your school) showing your English lessons, with English passed. Otherwise you need IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 per part) or TOEFL iBT 85.
• Quota 1 (most places) ranks applicants with a convertible foreign exam on grade average only; the lowest average admitted in 2024 was 5.9 (Danish scale).
• Quota 2 (about 20% of places) looks at grades in English, History and Maths plus up to 12 months of documented relevant work or study. Motivation letters are not considered.

How to apply

1. Check your subjectsMake sure your Leaving Cert covers English, Maths and a History or social studies subject. Ask your school for the Statement of hours form for English.
2. Apply on optagelse.dkApply for Economics and Business Administration (area no. 25712) by 15 March 2027 at 12:00 noon (CET).
3. Send the signature pagePrint, sign and email your signature page to bacheloroptag@aau.dk. AAU must receive it by 15 March 2027 at 12:00 noon or your application is not complete.
4. Upload results and waitUpload final documents by early July (5 July in the current cycle). Offers come by late July, and you must accept by early August.

Costs

• Tuition: EU/EEA students pay no tuition fees (AAU finance and fees page, academic year 2026).
• No application fee for EU/EEA citizens.
• AAU notes that foreign citizens can get the Danish SU student grant if they meet conditions for equal status with Danish citizens; check its SU guidance.

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