Digital Business
Part-time master (erhvervskandidat)
WHAT IS A PART-TIME MASTER?
A part-time master is a full degree you study part time. This means that it will take you 4 years to complete rather than 2. This gives you the flexibility to combine a graduate programme with a relevant job at min. 25 hours a week.
The part-time master bridges theory and practice. You get the opportunity to connect what you learn at CBS directly with relevant tasks and projects at work. You can contribute with the newest academic knowledge at work, and you will get practical experience using that knowledge.
CONTENT AND STRUCTURE
The part-time master has the same academic content and level as the full-time equivalent. You will attain the same competencies and knowledge as the full-time version of the programme you are interested in.
Read more about the academic content of Digital Business.
Structure
As a part-time student it will take you 4 years to complete the programme, divided over 8 semesters with 15 ECTS each semester. You can see an overview of the programme below.
1st sem | 2nd sem | 3rd sem | 4th sem | 5th sem | 6th sem | 7th and 8th sem |
Object Oriented Program-ming (7.5 ECTS) |
Strategic and Tactical Tools for Digital Business (7.5 ECTS) |
Applied Program-ming (7.5 ECTS) |
Cyber Security, Regulation, and Policy in Digital Business (7.5 ECTS) |
Electives
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Electives
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EU Internet Law (7.5 ECTS) |
Research Method for Digital Business (7.5 ECTS) |
Engines of Digital Business (7.5 ECTS) |
Digital Business Project (7.5 ECTS) |
It is possible to complete the courses in a different order if necessary.
You can find more information about the Digital Business programme in the Study Regulations
Costumise your programme
During the programme, you have various opportunities to create your own academic profile.
CLASSES AND PREPARATION
Classes during the day
As a part-time student you will have classes together with the full-time students in the programme. Typically, classes are scheduled in the daytime Monday – Friday between 09:00 and 17:00. You can expect to have 6-9 class hours per week, divided between 2 to 4 classes. These will be spread out throughout the week, so you might have classes e.g. Monday and Wednesday morning, as well as Thursday afternoon.
Mandatory assignments and group work
In some courses you will work in study groups, where you e.g. have to prepare a presentation or write an assignment together. Your study group may consist of both part-time and full-time students.
In some of your mandatory courses you need to pass certain mandatory activities or assignments during class as a pre-requisite for participating in the exam. On Digital Business the mandatory assignments can be quizzes and home assignments done invidivually or in groups.
Preparation for classes
Your lecturers will expect you to show up prepared for classes. This means that you have done the reading for the class or sometimes prepared a case. Classes are planned with the assumption that students are prepared for the topic or theory you will be working on in class. Preparation is the key to getting as much out of your studies as you can.
You should expect to spend 10 hours per week on average on preparation for classes. This could both be on your own and in groups. You might spend less time at the start of the semester, and more in the time leading up to an exam.
Flexibility between work and studies
We expect you to show up and actively participate in your classes, so it is important that you and your employer have an understanding to make sure that you have the flexibility and time for your studies.
Please note that classes will not be recorded and will not be scheduled outside of regular working hours as is the case for e.g. diploma or other part-time masters.
Read more on Teaching and working methods.
Time table
Your time table can vary from week to week. See two examples of what a time table for a typical week might look like:
Admission
The admission process and entry requirements for the part-time master are the same as for the full-time programme. There is not a set number og places reserved for part-time students, and therefore, it is not easier nor harder to get into the part-time master.
When you apply for admission the part-time master, you need to
- fulfil all the entry requirements
- Select you are applying for part-time master (Digital Business – part-time) in the application portal.
- Document relevant employment of at least 25 hours a week.
Who can apply?
You can only apply for the part-time master, if you
- are a citizen of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland
- are not a citizen of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland, but you do not need a student residence permit to live and study in Denmark
If you need a student residence permit to study in Denmark, then you cannot apply for the part-time master.
Find more information on the page Deadlines > When and how do I apply.
Changing between full-time and part-time
You can apply to change between the part-time and full-time programme during your studies.
Salary and SU
As a part-time student you are not eligible to receive SU as you are paid a regular salary from your employer. You have to negotiate your own salary with your employer. Please note that the salary should reflect your level of education and competencies.
In need of special educational support?
You should note that you cannot receive Special Educational Support, SPS, in a part-time programme. The reason is that the part-time programme is not eligible for SU, and this is a requirement in order to receive SPS. You can still apply for special conditions e.g. at exams.
Read more about Special Educational Support.
Tuition and other payment
You do not have to pay tuition in order to study a part-time master.
However, if you are not an EU/EAA citizen, you have to pay an application and tuition fee, as for any other graduate programme.
Read more about tuition and application fee.
Information for the employer
The part-time master programme was developed in order to meet a demand from students and companies for more flexibility in the educational system, and better options for combining a master programme with relevant work.