Dr. Heidi Hansen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Heidi Hansen is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, specializing in Organizational Communication and Branding. Her research focuses on how communication practices shape and constitute organizational brands, emphasizing the roles of leadership, strategy, and sensemaking in organizational life. Hansen explores the dynamics of branding and investigates how multiple voices contribute to the co-creation and ongoing negotiation of brand meaning. A central theme of her work is sustainability, particularly how brands impact consumers’ understanding of sustainability processes. Her research adopts a critical perspective, examining the communicative processes through which meanings are constructed and contested within organizational branding contexts. She has participated in numerous talks and presentations and is actively involved in workshops and conferences related to her expertise in communication, public relations management, marketing, and crisis communication.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Teaching and conducting research in the fields of organizational communication and branding.

Awards

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Humanities Teaching Award

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Rudolph Als Fondet

Requirements for University of Southern Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:88
PTE
Overall
Required:58
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Humanities Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects of the chosen field
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions for prerequisite verification
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized for English-taught Master's programs across Science, Engineering, and Social Science departments. Some programs may require a higher GPA for restricted admission.