Programmes
You will acquire in-depth knowlegde about the borders between development processes and businesses, from cultural exchange to national form of government and industry politics.
The programme provides specific skills with a particular view to qualifying you for work in development organisations (national and non-governmental organisations) as well as in the private sector.
Academic staff Business Studies
Language of tuition: The Master’s programme is an international programme taught in English.
How and where to apply
At RUC, you can also enrol as a guest student or as an exchange student:
Admission for Exchange Students
Admission for Guest Students
International Development Studies and Business Studies
Master (2 years) of International Development Studies and Business Studies, 120 ECTS
Economics, commerce, management and accounting Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts Interdisciplinary Studies Law, public administration, public order and safety| Institution | Roskilde University (RUC) |
| Campus | Roskilde |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 4350 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 0 EUR |
| Website | https://ruc.dk/en/international-development-studies-business-studies-int |
Do you want to explore the challenges and possibilities for development, management and organisation of transnational companies?
The object of the master’s programme in International Development Studies and Business Studies is to enhance your knowledge and competencies in the interlinked political, cultural and economic processes relating to inequality and processes of development in connection with the Global South, as well as how they relate to the private sector.You will acquire in-depth knowlegde about the borders between development processes and businesses, from cultural exchange to national form of government and industry politics.
The programme provides specific skills with a particular view to qualifying you for work in development organisations (national and non-governmental organisations) as well as in the private sector.
Career
This programme is qualifying you for work in:- development organisations (national and non-governmental organisations)
- the private sector
- consulting firms
- universities and ministries
Academic staff
Academic staff International Development StudiesAcademic staff Business Studies
Facts about the programme
Degree: Master of Science (MSc) in Social Sciences in International Development Studies and Business Studies.Language of tuition: The Master’s programme is an international programme taught in English.
Reverse combination?
Please note, that you can also study the reverse combination of this programme. In practice, this affects which of the two subjects you will write your thesis in. Once you are enrolled, it is not possible to switch combinations.Admission
Get an overview of the admission requirements that you must fulfil in order to be considered for admission as a master's student:How and where to apply
At RUC, you can also enrol as a guest student or as an exchange student:
Admission for Exchange Students
Admission for Guest Students
Tuition fees
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students who hold a citizenship from outside EU/EAA. Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.Further Information
- How to contact RUC
- Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education
- Guide to diploma recognition in Denmark
- The Danish Higher Education System
