For a while, I have been wanting to learn some of the underlying principles of business. In the last years, I have read a ton of books, but never taken up a structured business course.
But then I found the Graduate Diploma at Copenhagen Business School (in Danish: HD). It’s a four-year program consisting of two parts: Part one (HD1), which is focused on the basics of business – and part two (HD2), focused on a specialization.
During the next year (from May 2023), I will be self-studying for HD1, preparing for the exams and sharing takeaways that others can use, inspired by the MIT Challenge.
By sharing my notes with others, I learn the subjects even better, as I am forced to explain things simply. This is called the Feynman Technique.
Not only is it a great way to save money (self-studying grants a 50% price reduction). It’s also a great way to become even better at gathering knowledge and making sure I retain it.
HD Part 1
| Course Name | ECTS Points | English Notes | Danish Notes | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Economics and Understanding Business | 10 | |||
| Organizing in Theory and Practice | 5 | |||
| Financial Planning | 5 | |||
| Business Intelligence | 5 | |||
| Design of surveys and analyses | 5 | |||
| Strategic Corporate Law | 5 | |||
| International Business and Politics | 5 | |||
| Economic Theory and Organizational Design | 5 | |||
| Elective | 5 | |||
| Final Project | 10 | |||
| Total | 60 |
HD2: To be decided
Options:
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Business
- Contracts and public tenders
- Finance
- Financial Advisor
- Financial and Performance Management
- International Business
- Organizing and Management
- Strategic Sales and Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
Right now, I am leaning towards either Business, International Business, Organizing and Management or Strategic Sales and Management.