IBA International Business Academy Kolding
Gain practical skills, international experience, and career-ready knowledge through industry-focused education in Denmark.
IBA International Business Academy Kolding
IBA International Business Academy is a higher education institution in Kolding, Denmark, offering practice-oriented education with a strong focus on business, technology, and international perspectives. IBA provides a range of Academy Profession and Bachelor’s programmes designed to combine academic knowledge with practical skills relevant to today’s professional environment. Its programmes cover areas such as international business, marketing, finance, management, e-commerce, software development, and technology.
With an international student community and English-taught programmes, IBA offers a multicultural learning environment where students can develop both professional and personal skills. The institution places emphasis on collaboration with businesses and practical learning, helping students connect their studies with real-world challenges and career opportunities. Located in Kolding, IBA provides students with access to a vibrant student environment while being well connected to other parts of Denmark.
IBA’s career-focused approach, international outlook, and close connection with industry make it an attractive option for students looking to gain practical qualifications and prepare for careers in an increasingly global business and technology landscape.
Founded in 1991
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| Course name (degree) | Eligibility | Programme description and career prospects (CP) |
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International Business Management (BSc (Hons), 3 yrs) |
Entry qualification comparable to Danish upper-secondary level for a bachelor's, or relevant AP/associate-level study for a top-up; English proficiency (many Coventry partner courses require IELTS 6.0/equivalent); transcripts and programme-specific assessment. |
Bachelor's programme in international business management, covering management, marketing and global business operations. CP: International business coordinator, management trainee, business development associate. |
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International Business - Top-up (BA (Hons), top-up, 1 yr) |
Entry qualification comparable to Danish upper-secondary level for a bachelor's, or relevant AP/associate-level study for a top-up; English proficiency (many Coventry partner courses require IELTS 6.0/equivalent); transcripts and programme-specific assessment. |
Top-up route for holders of AP/associate-level qualifications to complete a bachelor's in international business. CP: International business coordinator, marketing or business development roles. |
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Informatics - Top-up (BSc (Hons), top-up, 1 yr) |
Entry qualification comparable to Danish upper-secondary level for a bachelor's, or relevant AP/associate-level study for a top-up; English proficiency (many Coventry partner courses require IELTS 6.0/equivalent); transcripts and programme-specific assessment. |
Top-up route to a bachelor's in informatics, covering information systems, software and IT management. CP: IT analyst, systems developer, IT project coordinator. |
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International Business (E-BA) (Online bachelor's, part-time e-learning, 1.5-6 yrs - confirm) |
Entry qualification comparable to Danish upper-secondary level for a bachelor's, or relevant AP/associate-level study for a top-up; English proficiency (many Coventry partner courses require IELTS 6.0/equivalent); transcripts and programme-specific assessment. |
Online bachelor's programme in international business. CP: International business coordinator, marketing or business development roles. |
| Course name (degree) | Eligibility | Programme description and career prospects (CP) |
|---|---|---|
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Business and Organisational Psychology (MSc, 1 year (14 months)) |
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent; required subject background and English proficiency (programme-specific, commonly IELTS 6.5/equivalent for MSc); transcripts and any work-experience criteria stated by the course. |
Business and organisational psychology, covering people, behaviour and organisational performance. CP: HR or organisational development consultant, people analyst. |
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International Business (MSc, 1 year (14 months)) |
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent; required subject background and English proficiency (programme-specific, commonly IELTS 6.5/equivalent for MSc); transcripts and any work-experience criteria stated by the course. |
International business strategy and management. CP: International business manager, strategy or consulting roles. |
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General Management (MBA, about 16 months - confirm) |
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent; required subject background and English proficiency (programme-specific, commonly IELTS 6.5/equivalent for MSc); transcripts and any work-experience criteria stated by the course. |
General management and leadership. CP: Senior manager, team or department leader, management consultant. |
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Cyber Security (MSc, duration to be confirmed on iba.dk) |
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent; required subject background and English proficiency (programme-specific, commonly IELTS 6.5/equivalent for MSc); transcripts and any work-experience criteria stated by the course. |
Cyber security, covering security technologies, risk and defence. CP: Cyber security specialist or analyst, security consultant. |
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Control, Automation and Artificial Intelligence (MSc, duration to be confirmed on iba.dk) |
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent; required subject background and English proficiency (programme-specific, commonly IELTS 6.5/equivalent for MSc); transcripts and any work-experience criteria stated by the course. |
Control engineering, automation and artificial intelligence. CP: Automation or control engineer, AI engineer. |
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Operational Cyber Security (MSc, duration to be confirmed on iba.dk) |
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent; required subject background and English proficiency (programme-specific, commonly IELTS 6.5/equivalent for MSc); transcripts and any work-experience criteria stated by the course. |
Operational cyber security, covering monitoring, incident response and defence. CP: Security operations analyst, incident responder. |
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International Business (E-MSc) (Online master's, 90 ECTS, 2-6 yrs part-time) |
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent; required subject background and English proficiency (programme-specific, commonly IELTS 6.5/equivalent for MSc); transcripts and any work-experience criteria stated by the course. |
Online master's programme in international business. CP: International business manager, strategy or consulting roles. |
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International Executive MBA (E-MBA) (Online MBA, duration to be confirmed on iba.dk) |
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent; required subject background and English proficiency (programme-specific, commonly IELTS 6.5/equivalent for MSc); transcripts and any work-experience criteria stated by the course. |
Online executive MBA programme in international management. CP: Senior manager, executive and management consulting roles. |
| Additional Information | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fees (non-EU/EEA; totals unless stated) |
International Business Management: DKK 225,000 total; DKK 75,000 first year + 4 x DKK 37,500 semesters. International Business - Top-up: DKK 75,000 total. Informatics - Top-up: Confirm current IBA fee. International Business (E-BA): Confirm current IBA fee. |
MSc International Business: DKK 120,000 total (DKK 80,000 + DKK 40,000 instalments); DKK 105,000 if paid upfront. MSc Business and Organisational Psychology: DKK 110,000 total; DKK 96,000 if paid upfront (third-party listing - confirm on iba.dk). MBA in General Management: DKK 130,000 total; DKK 115,000 if paid upfront. International Business (E-MSc): DKK 110,000 total (registration DKK 9,000 + DKK 11,000 per module + DKK 13,000 dissertation) per iba.dk - the workbook's DKK 96,000 appears outdated. MSc Cyber Security, MSc Control, Automation and AI, MSc Operational Cyber Security, International Executive MBA (E-MBA): Confirm on iba.dk. |
| Application fee | Programme/partner-specific application fee; check IBA (a third-party listing cites DKK 750). | Programme/partner-specific application fee; check IBA (a third-party listing cites DKK 750). |
| Application period |
Programme-specific; some autumn 2027 non-EU full-time programmes list 1 March 2027 (EU/EEA 1 July 2027). Confirm each course. Apply through IBA's own application portal. |
MSc International Business: Study start 6 Sep 2027; non-EU/EEA/Swiss 1 Mar 2027, 16:00 CET; EU/EEA/Swiss 1 Jul 2027, 16:00 CET. E-MSc International Business: 26 Jan 2027 and 22 Aug 2027. Other master's: programme-specific - confirm each course. Apply through IBA's own application portal. |
| Estimated living costs | DKK 6,500-9,000 / month in Kolding; online study depends on residence. | DKK 6,500-9,000 / month in Kolding; online study depends on residence. |
| Scholarship opportunities | IBA states no scholarships are currently available for international students. | IBA states no scholarships are currently available for international students. |
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