Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
Programs at Copenhagen Business School
Copenhagen Business School offers three MBA programs, designed to stretch your mind and challenge your perspectives, and is among the one percent of global business schools holding the triple-crown of accreditation (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB), reflecting our commitment to quality of the very highest level. Our MBA programs are built on proven practices that have stood the test of time through sustainability and innovation. Combined with a modern and collaborative leadership approach based on trust, teamwork and respect for the individual.
The Copenhagen MBA (Full-time MBA): An MBA with a purpose
The triple-accredited Copenhagen MBA will challenge you, change you and boost your professional profile, giving you the confidence to accelerate your career and preparing you for sustainable business leadership.
Designed to integrate theory and practice, you will benefit from an unrivalled business focus that draws heavily from real-life scenarios. You will also be able to personalise your MBA by choosing from one of four Concentrations: Digitalisation & AI, Finance, Entrepreneurship or Governance & Sustainability. The full-time MBA programme attracts talented professionals from around the globe to Denmark for an intensive and rewarding learning experience. Though international in outlook, the programme’s foundations are built on Scandinavian values. During the MBA, you will get a chance to explore the Scandinavian leadership approach and work with successful executives and professionals as mentors and coaches.
Should you, like many of our alumni, decide to further your career in Denmark after your MBA, you will find plenty of opportunities to interact with potential employers in the programme and through our personalised MBA career service.
Next intake is for October 2025. Visit our website for more information about the program.
CBS Executive MBA: Power-up your career with immediate impact
Enjoy world-class teaching in an intimate setting. Triple accredited and ranked no. 4 for ‘Work Experience’ and no. 43 globally by Financial Times EMBA Rankings in 2023, the CBS EMBA is a personalised programme with a global outlook and a distinct Scandinavian feel. To further enhance your learning, you also have the opportunity to dive deeper into one of four Concentrations: Digitalisation & AI, Finance, Entrepreneurship or Governance & Sustainability.
The CBS EMBA is designed to ensure you benefit from the connections you make and the networks you create. Study alongside executives from a diverse mix of industries and backgrounds.
You will see benefits in your current role while you study. By allowing you to choose cases and exam projects from your own organisation, we enable you to put your newfound knowledge straight into practice. Set your business up for long-term success and create immediate ROI for your employer.
Visit our website for more information about the CBS EMBA program.
CBS Executive MBA in Shipping & Logistics (The Blue MBA): A unique industry needs a unique MBA
To remain competitive in a truly global industry you need to stay ahead of the curve and build a skillset that can overcome any challenges and uncover opportunities. Our Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics is designed specifically to give you unrivalled insight into an industry that is like no other.
Visit our website for more information about the CBS Blue MBA program.
Turn your ambition into achievement with a full-time MBA from the triple-accredited Copenhagen Business School. Widely acknowledged as one of the world’s finest MBA programmes, you’ll be challenged from day one and given all the support, inspiration and training you need to make the most of your talent and potential.
Rankings and Recognitions
The Copenhagen MBA is ranked in the Top 100 Global MBA Programmes 2024 by the Financial Times. The Copenhagen MBA is also featured as #24 globally by the QS Global MBA Rankings 2024 and #17 by Bloomberg Businessweek European Business Schools 2023 - 2024.
Copenhagen is a delightful city to live in - the quality of life is high, green spaces are easily accessible and a majority of the population use their bike to get around, setting the standards for low-emission living. Through its strategic placement at the heart of the Øresund region, Copenhagen is a buzzing business hub and home to a wide variety of companies, offering numerous career opportunities. Work satisfaction is high and all inhabitants all life with easy access to green spaces and city beaches, and leisure activities such as theatre evenings, music events and art exhibitions are just a short bike ride away. Denmark has attractive visa options for non-EU students offering an automatic 3-year post-study work visa.
Program Titles: Full-time MBA, Executive MBA and Executive MBA in Shipping & Logistics
Accreditations: AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS
Types of program: Full-time and part-time (EMBA & Blue MBA)
Length of programs: 12 months for the full-time and 21 or 25 months for the Executive MBAs
Starting dates: September for EMBA (or opt to start with a Concentration in May), October for Full-time MBA
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Snapshots
- FT Ranking Global MBA: 31
- FT Ranking EMBA: 27
- Class Size: 40-50
- International Student Percentage: 90
- Female Percentage: 40
- Scholarships Available: Yes
- Course Length: 12
- Average Gmat: 655
- Course Fee: EUR 44,000
- Accredited: AACSB AMBA EQUIS
- Businessweek Ranking: Top 20 in Europe
Admissions Managers CBS FTMBA:
Andrew Mellor (am.mba@cbs.dk) and Hana Lettlova (hle.mba@cbs.dk)
We look for varied, well rounded candidates and pride ourselves on building a highly diversified class.
Admission Deadlines
We have four application deadlines throughout the year for the October intake, but strive to provide feedback and assessment on applications on an ongoing basis.
10 November
10 January
10 April
10 June (Non - EU citizens) & 10 July (EU citizens)
Please contact our Admissions Managers to discuss your interest in the programme or ask questions regarding the admissions process.
Admission Requirements for the Full-Time MBA program
Minimum years of work experience: Three years post-bachelor degree
University degree: Bachelor required
GMAT: A minimum GMATscore of 600, GMAT Focus edition score of 555 or a combined GRE score of 300. English test: A good command of English is required.
References: Two references
Language fluency: English
Tuition fees: 365,000 DKK (48,900 EUR approx.)
Estimate for accommodation/living costs, insurance per year: 90,000 DKK (11,500 EUR approx.)
Scholarships availabilities: Merit-based scholarships available.
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To apply online for the full-time MBA click here!
"Business as usual is no longer a viable option. As the world around us is changing rapidly, a growing number of people are looking for new ways to do business. Responsible management is becoming part of mainstream business thinking and students need to be able to understand its power in order to create positive change."
Dr Andreas Rasche, Associate Dean, The Copenhagen MBA.
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