Global Business Informatics

The programme

Today, knowledge about IT systems is vital when working to create sustainable change in the world, developing business solutions in the private sector, and improving processes in public organisations.

If you are passionate about creating new opportunities with digital technologies in society, influencing cultural and organisational development, and connecting people from across the globe, the three-year bachelor programme in Global Business Informatics is the right education for you.

Global Business Informatics is an interdisciplinary programme empowering you with the ability to see new possibilities in digital technologies and their application in society.

With a degree in Global Business Informatics, you will be able to work with sustainable development in private enterprises, public institutions, and Non-Governmental Organisations.

The programme provides you with an in-depth understanding of how organisations implement and work with digital technologies across geographical borders, occupational spheres, and cultural backgrounds as well as how individual members of the workforce utilise digital technologies in their everyday work lives.

In the programme, you gain analytical skills to work with automation, business analysis, and digital transformation while being trained in research methods and working ethically and critically with data.

All courses are taught in English. The curriculum's cases are selected among Danish and international organisations.

All graduates of the bachelor degree programme in Global Business Informatics may apply directly to the master programme in Digital Innovation & Management.

Admission requirements

A qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.
Mathematics corresponding to the Danish B-level with an average mark of at least 6 on the Danish 7-point marking scale of the marks included in the subject on your certificate (there is no grade requirement if you have passed Mathematics corresponding the Danish A-level).
English corresponding to the Danish B-level with an average mark of at least 6 on the Danish 7-point marking scale of the marks included in the subject on your certificate (there is no grade requirement if you have passed English corresponding the Danish A-level).
You must be proficient in oral and written English, as the programme is taught in English.
Danish at A level is a requirement. No required mark but the subject must be passed (note that this is a new requirement).

Meet a student from Global Business Informatics

Meet Dagmar, who studies Global Business Informatics. Learn about the programme and hear why she decided to apply for it.

Is this programme for you?

Are you interested in how organizations navigate the world of technology? Do you like solving problems? Would you like to work on developing work processes in a larger organization? Then the programme in Global Business Informatics may be just the thing for you. Here, you have the opportunity to delve into the intersection of technology, society, and business, so you can be equipped for a career where you combine technological and societal knowledge with international business strategy.

Classes are taught in English. Therefore, you should have a good command of English. You will work with communication and learn to facilitate processes where you use your analytical skills.

This programme has a great deal of group work, so you should be motivated to collaborate with other students.

Global Business Informatics is all about interdisciplinarity. You will learn how enterprises and organisations can work smarter by means of IT. So, if you have a sociological, technical, or corporate interest, you will feel at home at the IT University. The opportunity to investigate and collaborate with organisations is the best thing about the programme because you learn to apply theory in practice.
Pamina, student in Global Business Informatics

Programme structure

(15 ECTS)

IT Governance & Enterprise Architecture

(7.5 ECTS)

Elective

(7.5 ECTS)

Social science content

Business content

Programming and IT development

Research and scientific focus

Mathematics content

Electives and bachelor project

The electives and the bachelor project provide you with an opportunity to shape your own profile. You can choose between a number of courses offered at the IT University at the bachelor's level, or even take electives at other Danish or international universities. The bachelor project can be done in groups or individually.

See a description of all courses

ECTS and workload

One ECTS corresponds to approximately 27.5 hours of work for the students, in line with the official European Credit Transfer System.

A 7.5 ECTS course therefore represents around 206 hours of activity in total. These hours include contact hours (teaching and supervision), individual study time, group work and exam activities, corresponding to an average of approximately 10 hours per week from the first day of teaching to the last day of the exam period. In practice there will be fluctuations, as there often is more work required during teaching weeks and when working on projects.

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Teaching

The teaching methods are mostly informal and dialogue-based, inspired by a student-centered learning approach. They combine lectures and group exercises, and more uniquely fieldwork in companies, where students work closely with employees at many levels.

Students work with many different companies from the United Nations, Ørsted, SAP, Copenhagen Municipality, and Taxa as well as smaller enterprises.

The programme for Global Business Informatics is developed in cooperation with the business community. Project work is a significant part of the programme and enables you to engage in collaborations – not only with other students but also with companies and organizations.

The global perspective is an important part of the programme. Therefore, it is carried out primarily in English and many professors you will meet have an international background. As a Global Business Informatics student, you will improve your English skills and have good opportunities to study abroad as part of the programme.

Student projects

Companies get help with new IT solutions

Malte is studying Global Business Informatics. As part of a project, he and his group are developing a business intelligence solution for a company. Learn more about the project and how it will help a company develop new IT solutions.

Are business, technology, and LEGO connected?

As part of his bachelor project in Global Business Informatics, David is, in collaboration with LEGO, studying what motivates software developers. In this video, he i talking about the project and what it is like to study Global Business Informatics.

Further education

Upon successfully completing the programme, you will hold the academic title of BSc (Bachelor of Science). This qualifies you to continue your studies in a master's programme at the IT University or another Danish or foreign university in the areas of science, social science, and technology.

You are guaranteed access to the MSc programme in Digital Innovation & Management at the IT University for three years after graduation, if you have completed your BSc degree after January 1, 2019 (legal right to admission).

Moreover, you are qualified to apply for the MSc programme in Digital Design and Interactive Technology (Danish programme) and the MSc programme in Software Design.

Career options

With a bachelor's degree in Global Business Informatics, you are equipped to develop work processes, implement new IT systems, and coordinate projects.

You gain strong skills in communication, facilitation, and problem-solving. The programme's global perspective gives you career opportunities in both Danish and international contexts.

Examples of job titles:

Business Analyst
IT Project Manager
Digital Transformation Consultant
Business Process and Automation Consultant
Data Analyst
Product Owner
Enterprise Architect

Career portraits

Become an entrepreneur

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Then watch this video where Nikolaj talks about being an entrepreneur, creating his own business, and at the same time studying Global Business Informatics, which helps him understand technology and business.

Understand customer needs

Meet Josephine, who has a BSc degree in Global Business Informatics. Subsequently, she chose to apply for a MSc in Software Design, also from the IT University. Here, she talks about her daily work life and how she applies both degrees in her work as an IT consultant in VISMA.

Student exchange

You have the opportunity to study a semester abroad as part of your BSc in Global Business Informatics.

The IT University has exchange agreements with universities around the world. For Global Business Informatics students, we recommend:

Australia – Queensland University of Technology
Australia – University of Technology Sydney
Canada – Algoma University
China – City University of Hong Kong
France – University of Montpellier 2
France – ESSEC Business School
Germany – Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
New Zealand – Auckland University of Technology
Portugal – University Nova Lisboa
Singapore – Singapore Management University
South Korea – Hanyang University
South Korea – Inha University
South Korea – Danbook University
Taiwan – National Taipei University of Technology
The United States – Boston University

Admission figures

Admission GPA, quota 1: 6.2
Number of applicants (of which in quota 2): 399 (240)
Number of admitted students: 84
Distribution of admitted students, quota 1/quota 2, %: 80/20
Distribution of admitted students by nationality (Denmark/international), %: 84.5/15.5
Average age of admitted students: 22.6
Gender distribution, female/male (based on CPR), %: 46.4/53.6
Available spots: No

Note: ITU only has summer admission and does not offer standby-by list in connection with the admission process.

Study and career guidance

It’s completely normal to have questions when choosing a degree. Our student advisors are ready to guide you—whether it’s about student life, admissions, or study plans. We can, for example, advise you on:

Student life at ITU – what is everyday life like as a student?
The admissions process – how do you apply?
Career paths – what different opportunities might be available after your studies?

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