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University College Zealand (UCSJ)
The formation of a campus structure is currently in progress and creates entirely new and dynamic possibilities for our programmes. The campus structure is supported by joint leading elements which across the whole organisation ensures high professional competence, cooperation and development internally as well as externally.
Additionally, University College Zealand offers in-service training and further education with several thousand students as well as international diplomas and degrees. The Regional Centre for Educational Services Zealand is part of the organisation.
University College Zealand is actively part of partnership projects with municipalities, the region, research institutions and the business community.
What you can study here
Bachelor of Leisure Management
The programme is a vocational, business administration programme that is geared towards the leisure industry's three main areas: tourism, sports and art and culture.
You will learn to plan and complete tasks in marketing, economics and management within the leisure industry.
Facts
Name: Bachelor of Leisure Management
Type: Professional Bachelor's Programme
Duration: 3½ years
European transfer credits: 210 ECTS
About the Programme
The Leisure Management programme is a vocational, business administration programme that is geared towards the leisure industry's three main areas: tourism, sports, and art and culture.
In the programme, you learn to develop and launch activity projects. You will get both practical and theoretic insights into the different aspects of the activities industry, as wells as skills within marketing, management and economics.
The curriculum includes the following subjects:
- Research Methods
- Sociology and Psychology of Leisure
- Economics
- Marketing
- Organisation Theory and Management
- Service and Quality Management
- Negotiating Techniques and Strategies
- Sponsorship
You can choose a general approach to the leisure industry's broad spectrum of enterprises, or you can specialise in one of the three major industry areas: tourism, sports or arts and culture.
Early in the course of the programme, you will be connected with one or more enterprises. In the sixth semester, you will then enter an internship for half a year.
The programme is finalised with a bachelor thesis project. The project involves a major written assignment, which you must present orally.
Teaching varies between lectures and project group work. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
Read more about Danish teaching methods at www.studyindenmark.dk.
Leisure Management can be studied as a:
- 3½ -year bachelor programme (210 ECTS)
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
If you choose to complete the bachelor programme, you will graduate with the academic title Bachelor of Leisure Management.
Educational Institutions
You can study Leisure Management at University College Zealand in Nykøbing Falster.
Entry Requirements
The general admission requirements for international students include one of the following international certificates: the Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB), the European Baccalaureate (EB), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out whether the level of your foreign certificate satifies the general entry requirements, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline is March 15 for a course start in September. Admission is handled through The Danish Coordinated Application System. You can apply via optagelse.dk.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-degree students, unless you are a student from an EU/EEA country, or from Switzerland.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
Danish Qualification framework
The programme is graded at level 6 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected learning outcome of an education programme. Read more about Qualification Framework for Higher Education.
For Further Information
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education, using either of the following links:
- Where you will study
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University College Zealand
Slagelsevej 7
4180 Sorø
Denmark
ucsj.dk/englishStudy programmes
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