SEA Business Academy (SEA) is a regional public higher-education institution founded in 2008 with campuses in Esbjerg, Sønderborg and Tønder. Its mission is to deliver practical higher education at academy bachelor and professional levels. In 2024 it enrolled ~2,500 students across 26 full-time programmes and 16 continuing education offers.
Around 120 full-time staff support teaching, research and services across the three locations.
For 10 consecutive years, SEA has recorded the highest student satisfaction in Denmark’s business academy sector. It’s “Closer to” strategy means tight collaboration with students and local companies’ talent and upskilling needs. Stakeholders co-create current and relevant curricula for both full-time and lifelong learners. SEA has greatly expanded its educational services online, further adding flexibility to student and market needs over the past two years. The Service, Hospitality and Tourism department offers the AP degree program “Service & Experience Management” which offers a strong blend of theory and practice, required internships and hands-on research for its students and the industry.
The team from SEA consists of Christian Dragin-Jensen, Mia Post-Lundgaard, Trine Graungaard Hjerrild Thomsen, and Miron Pingel.
