Denmark

This course covers the international firm and its role in society. It explores both the firm’s obligation to conduct its business as profitably as possible and at the same time to act responsibly toward society at large. The first part of this course deals with the various aspects of conducting international business, including how firms expand internationally, how they conduct their business outside their home borders, and what determines the success and failure of firms around the globe. It provides an overview of the essential concepts, theories, and analytical frameworks in international business. The second part of the course utilizes case studies to explore how international business can assist in the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, looking particularly at the goals of no poverty, zero hunger, decent work and economic growth, responsible consumption and production, and partnerships for the goals.  

The course focuses on the microorganisms involved in the processing of fermented foods and beverages. It include the taxonomy of important microorganisms especially lactic acid bacteria and yeasts, including both phenotypic characteristics and molecular typing techniques for their identification. Fermentation is introduced as a sustainable green technology and innovative technologies to improve fermented foods and beverages are considered.

The course discusses capital structure, real options, long-term financing, short-term financing, and special topics such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and event studies.

This is an individual study project. Students must have a well-developed idea of the theme of the study. A faculty teacher is appointed as supervisor, and an agreement is signed between the student and the teacher describing the title, contents, ECTS credits of the study. A supervisor normally meets with the student between two and four times in order to discuss the progress of the individual study, or any problems encountered. Most supervisors also choose to read and comment on parts of the study. Students applying to do an individual study must submit a detailed project description with their application. Exams for Individual Study Projects may be oral, written or a combination of the two. This version of the course is worth 6 quarter units and corresponds to a workload of 206 hours. 

The course identifies and discuses current local and global societal problems. Critically, students look at these problems to illustrate how the theoretical starting point shapes our understanding of the problem and the way we research it.

The course introduces students to the concepts, terminology, and methods related to analysis of spatial and temporal patterns in digital data. The course discusses and analyzes how patterns can be identified, measured, and tested statistically through a series of lectures, hands-on exercises, and student presentations.