Carlson School Exchange in Denmark: Copenhagen Business School Summer Program
Undergraduate Global Immersion in DenmarkProgram Dates:
Summer 2025
Applications open: December 2, 2024
Priority deadline: February 3, 2025
3-week program: June 23 - July 11, 2025
6-week program: June 23 - August 1, 2025
Note: Some exams may extend beyond the course period. You can find more information about the exam for specific courses in the CBS Course Catalogue.
Program Details
- CBS is one of the largest business schools in Europe with close to 20,000 students and offers world-class research based degree programs at undergraduate, graduate, and PhD levels.
- Located just minutes from Central Station and the Tivoli Gardens amusement park, Copenhagen Business School (CBS) provides you with excellent support and services as a Carlson School exchange student. CBS is the second largest business school in all of Europe and enjoys intimate ties with both the local and international business communities. As an internationally-focused university, CBS students gather from around the world to exchange ideas and impressions as they share success in putting their skills into practice.
- Accommodations application instructions, cost information, housing options and arrival information can be found on the CBS Summer University website
- The Carlson Global Institute strongly encourages students to live in the on-campus housing options as those are affiliated with and vetted by the partner institutions.
- Students should check the host university website and fact sheet for specific accommodations information including on-campus and off-campus options, application process and deadline, and cost information.
- Each course is 4 UMN credits. Undergraduate students may enroll in either:
- one 3-week course, or
- one or two 6-week courses.
- Students may not participate in the 2 week sessions offered by CBS Summer University.
- Specific course information can be found on the CBS Summer University website.
- Review the Carlson Course Equivalency Database for courses that past students have petitioned for certain major or minor credits here at Carlson (UMN login required).
- Students may also submit new petitions. Instructions can be found in the equivalency database.
- Courses from exchange partners transfer back as transfer credit on the official UMN transcript. Transfer credit does not affect overall GPA.
- No host country language skills required
- Preferred minimum GPA of 3.0
- Students are held to course prerequisites of the host institution
- CGI strongly recommends that students completed both semesters of I-CORE prior to participating on a business exchange program, although it is not required. For students who want to participate on a business exchange program prior to completing both I-CORE semesters:
- Students pursuing a Marketing, MIS, or ACCT major need to have completed MAROON I-CORE prior to participating on a business exchange program
- Students pursuing a Finance, Entre, SCO, or HRIR major need to have completed GOLD I-CORE prior to participating on a business exchange program
- Although not required, we encourage students to complete some more major courses prior to participating on a business exchange program. Students should plan closely with their academic advisers prior to participating on a business exchange program.
- The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
- All Carlson students are responsible for obtaining a passport before they participate on a study abroad program
- All students participating on a summer program will be responsible for obtaining a visa or residence permit if required by their host country. The Carlson Global Institute does not process visa applications for students participating on exchange programs
- Why is this particular summer program and host university a good fit for you? Please list 2 examples specific to your host institution. It can relate to your academics, personal goals, or professional goals. Additionally, how do you plan to engage in the communities in your host school?
- Exchange programs require students to demonstrate a great deal of flexibility and adaptability. Many Carlson students find the adjustment to a new academic environment to be challenging. Please share a personal example of a time you demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in a challenging academic situation when you did not agree with the outcome. What did you learn from this experience and how will it help you be successful on a summer exchange program?
Students must use their UMN email address when creating their application account with UMN, as well as when they apply directly to the host university abroad. Students will be charged a $50 application fee. Applications will be reviewed and students will be informed of their application status within two weeks of submission.
Application will only be reviewed when the following is complete:
1.) Application essay addressing the following questions. The total essay cannot exceed 500 words in total.
2.) Resume
3.) If students are applying for the 6-week program, they must also indicate if they are taking one or two courses.
Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. University of Minnesota students are eligible for education abroad scholarships. Please visit "Financial Aid" and "Scholarships" for more information.
Cost
These estimates will vary based on student preference and exchange rates. All details subject to change based on economic and international factors. Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad programs. Students should also maintain their U.S.-based health insurance plan while abroad. Visa and passport costs are subject to change. Please verify current documentation costs with the host country consulate.
Program administration and international medical, security, and evacuation insurance are included in the program fee.
| Summer 2025 - 3 week session | |
| Carlson School Tuition for 4 UMN credits (charged to UMN student account) | $2,330 |
| Program Fee (charged to UMN student account) | $750 |
| Transportation (to and from program site) | $1,200 |
| Passport | $165 |
| Books & Materials | $100 |
| Food & Housing | $1,700 |
| Essential Daily Living Expenses | $250 |
| Miscellaneous | $125 |
| Total | $6,620 |
| Summer 2025 - 6 week session | |
| Carlson School Tuition (charged to UMN student account) | $2,330 (4 credits) or $4,661 (8 credits) |
| Program Fee (charged to UMN student account) | $750 |
| Transportation (to and from program site) | $1,200 |
| Documentation (passport, visa, immunization) | $165 |
| Books & Materials | $250 |
| Food & Housing | $3,400 |
| Essential Daily Living Expenses | $500 |
| Miscellaneous | $250 |
| Total | $8,845 (4 credits) or $11,176 (8 credits) |