Economics and Business Administration

Get a Master’s in Economics and Business Administration (MSc in Economics and Business Administration) at AAU. You will gain deep insight into the theories and methods used within specific business economics fields and have the opportunity to tailor your professional profile. Description The Master’s in Economics and Business Administration builds on the foundation from your Bachelor's degree and gives you a deeper insight into the theories and methods you have learned. You will have the opportunity to specialise in areas such as international business, marketing and sales, financial management, finance, organisation, strategy and management or business data science. About the programme Economics and Business Administration is for those who want to combine knowledge and ambition with attractive job opportunities within a wide range of fields. The Master’s is the natural choice if you have completed a Bachelor's in Business Administration or another relevant Bachelor's programme. You should study Economics and Business Administration if you want to dig deeper into subjects such as international business, marketing and sales, financial management, finance, organisation, strategy and management or business data science. In the Master's in Economics and Business Administration, you must specialise in one or more fields within business administration. In addition, you can tailor your Master's and your future professional profile through electives. Educational content The programme consists mainly of lectures, exercises, group work and project work. Central to the programme is a problem-based learning approach where the educational activities focus on real-life problems that are analysed and communicated through case-based courses, guest lectures and collaboration between students and companies. Your skills as a graduate With a Master’s in Economics and Business Administration, you will have strong competences within business economics fields, especially the field in which you have specialised. You will be able to combine a high professional level with analytical thinking and the ability to work in a cross-disciplinary manner, both on your own and in collaboration with others. Job opportunities The Master's allows you to tailor your own career path  - whether your dream is to become a specialist, manager, or entrepreneur. With a Master’s in Economics and Business Administration, you can fill positions in virtually any administrative function, including accounting, IT, marketing, export, planning, human resources and organisation. You can work as a Business Data Scientist, Financial Analyst, International Sales Manager or Strategy Consultant. Your specialisation and electives shape your final job profile, giving you plenty of opportunities to tailor your Master's to your long-term career goals within the field of business administration. Why Study at AAU? Aalborg University (AAU) is located in Denmark, in Scandinavia. AAU is known for its Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach, where students work with real-world issues through group projects. We offer bachelor’s, master’s, and exchange programmes across our campuses in Aalborg, Copenhagen, and Esbjerg. Find more information here Admission Read all about application and requirements Tuition There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students with a citizenship from outside of EU/EAA/Switzerland. Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition. For Further Information You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition

Living costs€1,360 a month in Aalborg, rent included

€16,320

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Typical requirements in Denmark for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

• A completed qualification that gives access to Master's Degree study.
• Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
• Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

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A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.