Bachelor’s degree // Study in English // Online
BA (Hons) International Business Management
IMPORTANT: This Programme is Subject to validation
The International Business Management programme is a structured, three-stage qualification designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and analytical competencies required to understand, manage, and lead in complex global business environments.
Progressing from Certificate to Diploma and culminating in a Bachelor award, the programme develops students’ abilities in business analysis, decision-making, management practice, strategic thinking, and independent research.
31.08.2026
08.02.2027
Summer intake: 25.08.2026
Winter intake: 26.01.2027
An upper secondary school qualification that provides access to higher education in the applicant’s home country and is considered equivalent to UK Level 3 qualifications. Additionally, English at a certain level.Show more +
3 – 6 years, 360 CATS/180 ECTS (EQF Level 4-6)
Price for registration is DKK 10,000. Each module costs DKK 6,500 (20 modules in total). The research project costs DKK 15,000. The total price is DKK 155,000.Show more +
Part-time, Online
You may study full-time over three years, but still 100 % online, or choose to take modules in a more flexible study mode independent of time and place. All study modules are self-contained units and may be taken in isolation, but each level has to be completed before you can progress to the next stage.
You will gain insights into specific techniques and methods within business organisation, innovation, digital business and information systems, marketing, economics and financial management, intercultural communication, sustainability, and human resource management among others, enabling you to work within business in a management position or to continue your studies with a Master’s degree – for example the Master of Science in International Business at the IBA or others.
This international management degree is offered by Leeds Beckett University in co-operation with the IBA.
Information about the programme
About the programme
The BA (Hons) International Business Management programme is a full bachelor programme containing three independent degrees: Certificate, Diploma, and Bachelor. Students may “step on and off” at each level.
- Certificate (Level 4) provides a foundation in core business disciplines and academic skills.
- Diploma (Level 5) develops analytical, quantitative, and applied business competencies.
- Bachelor (Level 6) focuses on advanced study in international business, strategy, and organisational management, culminating in independent research.
The bachelor degree offered in this programme is identical to the bachelor top-up degree that the IBA has been offering online for more than 30 years (see information here)
What will you learn?
You will gain insight into and understanding of many fields related to the key words: International and Management, but the programme will also enable you to develop autonomy in your learning and to acquire the self-development skills needed for self-management and continued professional development, while instilling a responsible and ethical attitude towards people and the environment. You will progressively acquire critical thinking, applied problem-solving, and professional communication skills
Each stage of the programme integrates theoretical foundations, contemporary business issues, and practical application through case studies, simulations, quantitative modelling, and research projects.
In conclusion, the curriculum is specifically designed to develop graduates who can:
- understand global markets and international business dynamics;
- analyse financial, economic, and operational data to make informed decisions;
- lead teams and manage organisational behaviour in diverse cultural settings;
- develop sustainable and ethically responsible business strategies;
- apply digital tools, analytics, and innovation frameworks to real business problems;
- conduct independent research with academic and professional rigor.
Course Specification
The course specification for this programme is available here (PDF).
Structure of the programme
The whole programme consists of three separate levels and the total ECTS points add up to 180 ECTS (360 CATS). See below.
Certificate
The programme consists of 6 modules.
You may study as many modules per semester as you like, and in any order, but if you want to finish in one year, you will have to take 3 modules per semester.
Total 120 CATS (60 ECTS).
Modules
Diploma
The programme consists of 6 modules.
You may study as many modules per semester as you like, and in any order, but if you want to finish in one year, you will have to take 3 modules per semester.
Total 120 CATS (60 ECTS).
Modules
Bachelor
The programme consists of 8 modules and a final research project.
You may study as many modules per semester as you like and in any order.
Total 120 CATS (60 ECTS).
Modules
Do you need help creating an individual studyplan?
Contact Oksana Jørgensen at oknj@iba.dk – she is ready to help you every step of the way.
E-learning
E-learning programmes are programmes that are offered online or through distance learning, and put simply, studying by distance learning means you don’t have to be based in Kolding to take one of our courses. Wherever you are, you may study with us.
When you choose one of our e-learning programmes, you can study at a distance, at a time and pace that suit you.
Choosing an e-learning programme gives you maximum freedom and flexibility during your studies. You are taught by experienced lecturers through our digital platform, Canvas. The teaching may be supplemented by online webinars and video conferences, which are recorded, so you can watch them regardless of time and place.
In e-learning you distinguish between synchronous and asynchronous learning. In synchronous learning the students and their lecturers are “on” at the same time, which requires participation at particular times and sometimes locations. In asynchronous learning the students and their lecturers participate at different times and locations. Students may log on to the system and work whenever and wherever it suits them. They are in other words completely independent of time and place, but they are still part of an active online learning community and communicate often with their lecturers and peers.
Obviously, the IBA is mainly using asynchronous learning techniques in our concept, but synchronous events, such as webinars and video conferences are also included.
Approach to Teaching
We’ve been running e-learning courses at the IBA since 1996 and welcome students across the world – from Denmark to Argentina and Australia to Canada.
We ensure that:
- Each course is the same quality and level as a course studied on our campus and internationally
- The teaching and learning materials are chosen and designed to help you learn and succeed while studying at home
- The support we provide to e-learning students is prompt, efficient and helpful
- Our academic staff are subject experts and dedicated to delivering great courses that help our e-learning students thrive in their careers and lives.
Benefits of e-learning
- E-Learning is a great way to progress further in your career – you can balance the demands of your course with your everyday commitments, allowing you to keep working while you learn.
- You don’t have to come on to campus to attend lectures and seminars, so you won’t have to worry about relocating or travelling.
- Since there are no borders limiting our activities, our e-learning programmes are truly international awarding internationally recognised degrees.
- You’ll have the option to study at home after the kids have gone to bed, in a library, in a coffee shop, or even at an airport. In fact, if you can access the internet, you can access nearly everything you need for our e-learning courses.
- All our e-learning courses have start dates twice a year, giving you added options.
- Any qualification you earn from us by e-learning is of equal value to one obtained studying on campus.
- As well as having direct access to both the IBA’s and Leeds Beckett University’s libraries and electronic databases, you can use other university libraries, so you’ll have the benefit of learning resources close to where you live.
- All e-programmes are split up into modules giving you flexibility and enabling you to control your own learning progression.
- You can get on and off “the train” at any time.
Support while you study
We put a lot of time and effort into ensuring you have a great experience with us. When signing up, all e-learning students are given access to online information, which specifies exactly what is expected from you – and what you can expect from us.
Just because you aren’t learning on campus doesn’t mean you’ll have to cope on your own – you’ll have the support of dedicated academic staff while studying the individual modules, and our administrative personnel will be on hand to offer you advice about everything from academic issues to stress and anxiety.
Tools for learning
Our students log in to a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) called Canvas instead of attending lectures or seminars in person. The VLE gives you access to course materials such as videos, e-books and other documents. You also use it to discuss the course material with your lecturers and peers and to submit your assignments and receive feedback. Most of the teaching is conducted through open and asynchronous dialogue in the dialogue tool in Canvas.
As well as through the VLE, you may communicate with us and your peers through online webinars, video conferences and emails.
Our partners
We work with specialist organisations to ensure that our e-learning programmes deliver the best qualifications possible. Our partners include:
- Leeds Beckett University
- Through LBU we are accredited by the British Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for Higher Education
- Canvas – they are global online learning experts, and we currently utilise their world-leading virtual learning environment (VLE)
- Network of International Business Schools (NIBS) – we are proud members of this organisation, which has also accredited our programmes.
Career opportunities
With this bachelor’s degree, you are well-equipped for a career in an international company. You get skills that will strengthen your job options within marketing, financing and human resource management in a global market.
The BA degree is also one step further up the educational ladder to a master’s degree.
Further education
On successful completion of the bachelor degree, you can progress automatically to a master’s degree at the IBA/LBU, or use your credits to complete a degree at master’s level at another university in Denmark or abroad.
Why choose a degree at the IBA in collaboration with Leeds Beckett University in the UK?
There are many good reasons to choose an international management degree offered by the IBA in collaboration with Leeds Beckett University:
You will get the best from two worlds:
- Danish pedagogical practice and long-term online experience.
- International award and qualification.
- International reach and recognition.
- High-quality accredited education.
"You have to meet deadlines when you study online. Luckily, that’s something sports people are really good at. When we train or play a match, we’re always on time. Every single time. There’s simply no alternative."
"I could build up my knowledge, without putting my career on hold. It was a perfect combination for me. And because the programme takes place online, I could plan my studies around when it suited me best."
"We always had a week to submit assignments, so there was plenty of opportunity to plan around other commitments."
"Not everyone’s suited to sitting quietly at a school desk. And if you’d asked my teachers at school, they’d never have thought I’d be sitting here today with a bachelor’s degree, preparing to begin my master’s. But that’s what’s happened - because I found a way of studying that suits my needs."
Application and Admission
Admission requirements
- For applicants from Denmark: a completed gymnasium (STX, HHX, HTX, HF) or equivalent upper secondary qualification. For applicants from other countries: an upper secondary school qualification that provides access to higher education in the applicant’s home country and is considered equivalent to UK Level 3 qualifications.
There are no subject specific requirements for this course. Applications from students holding other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants from Denmark must have passed English at a level equivalent to a Danish upper secondary education B-level. Applicants from other countries must present a recognised international English test, with a result equivalent to or better than:
- IELTS: 6.0
- TOEFL Paper: 550
- TOEFL Computer: 213
- TOEFL Internet-based: 79 (minimum 19 in all sections)
- Cambridge test: CAE A, B or C
- Oxford Online Placement test: B2 (min. 70 in each part).
Applicants whose first language is English, or who can demonstrate successful completion of prior education delivered and assessed in English, may be exempt from the English language requirement, subject to Leeds Beckett University regulations.
All applicants are offered an online meeting.
Relevant professional experience will also be considered in the evaluation of applications.
Non-standard applications may be considered for entry to the course and will be at the discretion of the Course Manager.
Application procedure
You can apply for the E-BA in International Business Management course for summer and winter intake.
All applications must be made through the online application form here >>
All applicants are required to pay an application fee before their application can be processed by the IBA. Read more about the application fee >>
All required documentation must be attached to your application in the system by the given deadline:
- For summer intake applicants must apply no later than the 25th of August
- For winter intake applicants must apply no later than the 26th of January.
If you have questions in connection with admission, you can contact Director of E-learning, Oksana Jørgensen via email, at oknj@iba.dk.
Necessary documentation – application checklist
You must attach documentation to support the information mentioned in your application. All relevant documentation must be attached to your application in the system by the above-stated application deadline.
Mandatory documentation:
- Upper secondary school diploma and transcript of records (copy of original and translation)
If you have not finished your degree at the time of application, you must provide detailed Transcripts of records, mentioning the expected date of graduation.
- Documentation for English language proficiency >>
- Copy of valid passport/national ID
- Application Fee >> Payment Receipt
Optional documentation:
If you want to make your application more competitive and be assessed on additional qualifications, you can provide the following documentation:
- Other relevant educational activity (higher education, relevant supplementary training/courses)
- Relevant work experience, incl. internships and compulsory military service (max. 12 months)
- Voluntary unpaid work
- Other activities, such as stays abroad.
Financial matters
The total tuition fee is DKK 155,000.
The tuition and registration fees include all teaching, learning support and administrative costs, but are exclusive of books.
Registration: DKK 10,000
Each module: DKK 6,500 (20 modules in total)
Research project: DKK 15,000
Note that payment per unit is effected at the start of each unit.
Scholarships
We do not offer scholarships for this course.
The course is not entitled to the Danish State Education Support (SU). Read more at www.su.dk.
Residence permit as a student and EU Residence
The programme can be followed from any geographical location, and therefore does not give the right for student visa to Denmark.
CATS & ECTS
The Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) is a framework used by UK higher education institutions to assign and transfer academic credit for learning achievements. CATS credits are widely recognised across the UK higher education sector and help facilitate progression and credit transfer between programmes and institutions.
CATS credits can be converted to European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits on the basis that 2 CATS credits are equivalent to 1 ECTS credit.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How flexible is the programme?
Our programmes are designed with working professionals in mind and allow for flexibility within a framework. You can choose the days of the week and the times of the day you study to accommodate your other commitments, however you must meet some deadlines as advised by your lecturer. Our modules are 12 weeks in duration, and you are able to take breaks in between modules.
Are there tuition fees on these programmes or are they free for EU citizens?
Yes, there are tuition fees, and they apply to all students irrespective of nationality. Unfortunately, there are no scholarships, grants, or discounts available at the moment. Tuition fees are quoted in Danish kroner, but may be paid electronically in any recognized currency.
Is an online degree as good as a campus degree?
Yes, it is. There is absolutely no distinction between the quality of online and campus programmes. You can be assured that all our online degrees have the same status as those awarded to graduates who studied on-campus.
Will my degree certificate state that it was a degree completed online?
No, your degree certificate will look exactly the same as those awarded to students who studied on campus in Denmark or Leeds. There will be no reference to ‘online’ on your degree certificate.
How does online study work?
In e-learning you distinguish between synchronous and asynchronous learning. We use asynchronous learning.
Asynchronous learning means that there are no set times for you to be online. You can log on to your platform at times of the day and days of the week that suit you. This makes it possible for students in different time zones to participate in the asynchronous discussion threads that most lecturers run and that allow you to participate in online discussions when it suits you, and there will be webinars offered by lecturers and video-recorded for those of you who cannot attend at specific times, or want to see them again.
The e-learning concept is designed in such a way that you can always keep track of your personal learning progression.
Do I need to order textbooks?
For most programmes you will need to order one textbook per module. The average cost is US$120 per book. Additional e-books and texts are provided at no extra costs.
Will I need to travel?
No, none of our online programmes require you to travel. All teaching is done online. Even exams are online. But you will be invited to participate in a physical graduation ceremony both in Kolding and Leeds.
What kind of students will I meet on my course?
You’ll meet all sorts of interesting, motivated people from all over the world when studying at the IBA. But generally speaking, you’ll find that most of our online students are ambitious professionals who fit their studies around their work and other commitments. Around 85% of them will typically be in full-time employment, and have work experience.
Will my degree be recognized by potential employers and other universities?
Many employers not only recognize the IBA’s and Leeds Beckett University’s online qualifications, they sponsor their employees to study with us, too. They know that our online degrees have the same status and high standards as our on-campus degrees.
Being UK university degrees, our online qualifications are widely recognized internationally.
How many hours a week do I need to study?
On average, IBA students spend around 5-10 hours per week on their studies on the E-BA and Double Degree programmes and 10-15 hours per week on the E-MSc and E-MBA programmes. You may need more time, especially for your first module as you adjust to the learning platform, and you may need less for some modules. The time you need to spend studying will depend on many variables including your previous academic experience, your confidence with technology, and your English-language skills.
Other questions? Contact us
If you have questions in connection with admission, you can use the contact form here or contact Director of E-learning, Oksana Jørgensen via email, at oknj@iba.dk or phone +45 30101613.
Any questions?
Contact
| Oksana Jørgensen |
| oknj@iba.dk |
| +45 30 10 16 13 |
| Director of E-Learning (Bachelor and Master) |
| Senior Lecturer |
| Keld Hvam |
| khv@iba.dk |
| +45 25 28 46 00 |
| Academic Advisor and Developer (E-learning, Bachelor and Master) |