Kuala Lumpur: Doing business in Malaysia
4 August to 15 August 2025.
The summer school “Doing Business in Malaysia” is a 2-week course that can substitute an elective or a compulsory course in your study programme. This summer school is focused on the issues that international companies meet when they plan to do business in Malaysia. The subject content is related to business and communication and you will get knowledge about the Malaysian market and be able to use your knowledge to analyse the market opportunities seen from an international company’s point of view.
The subject consists of introductions to:
- History and culture
- Market conditions
- Industry, finance and company structure in Malaysia
- Emerging trends
Lecturing is based on theory that is carried out in practice-based cases and company visits. Besides getting experience with studying abroad, you will be introduced to working across disciplines with students from different educational backgrounds.
Where and when?
The course takes place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The dates of this summer school will be from 4 August - 15 August 2025.
The summer school is offered in collaboration with a local Malaysian university, Uni KL
Student's story: Adriana tells about the summer school 'Doing business in Malaysia'
Who can join?
The summer school is ideal for students who want to incorporate a different academic or cultural experience in their educational profile. The course is offered to students from various educational programmes at Business Academy Aarhus and students from Uni KL.
Besides getting experience with studying abroad, you will be introduced to work across disciplines with students from different educational backgrounds.
Find your programme and see if you can get a credit transfer for participating in this summer school.
If you can get a credit transfer – that is, if the summer school can partly or fully substitute a subject in your programme – your participation in the summer school is free.
Practical information
Insurance
In order to participate in a summer school, you must have insurance covering health and repatriation (travel to your home country in case of emergency or illness). Health insurance is not covered by the Blue or the Yellow card.
Allergies/medical conditions
The Academy cannot guarantee that your allergies (food or otherwise) or any existing medical conditions can be accommodated. It is your responsibility to research your destination.
Financial issues
The tuition fee for the course is financed by Business Academy Aarhus. You must pay all other expenses in connection with your stay in Malaysia.
Expenses
Price
Flight tickets from Billund to Kuala Lumpur
8,500 DKK
Flight tickets from Copenhagen to Kuala Lumpur
6,700 DKK
Accommodation (2 people sharing a double hotel room)
2,000 DKK
Course-related trips and transportation
TBA
Insurance and Visa fees
1,150 DKK
If you are offered a place on this summer school, a non-refundable prepayment (ca. 2,500 DKK) must be paid in approximately mid-March in order to ensure your registration. This amount pays for your accommodation without breakfast, some local transportation as well as some meals during the summer school. As soon as you have been accepted into the summer school, you should book your flights!
When you go abroad, you have to consider the following:
- Valid passport
- Visa (Check um.dk to see, if it is necessary)
- Vaccinations, especially Covid (all 3 vaccinations!) (Please see ssi.dk or contact your doctor)
- Insurance
- Travelling costs
- Costs related to stay (food, phone etc.)
Did you know?
- The average temperature is 33 degrees in July
- Kuala Lumpur has more than 66 shopping malls
- Kuala Lumpur’s trademark is towers: The Petronas twin towers and Kuala Lumpur Tower
How to apply
Application deadline is 1 March at 12 midday.
You must upload a motivated application in English when you apply. This must not be longer than 1 page.
Apply here