Learn more about the Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics through participant and alumni testimonials, key insights from professors and partners, and helpful information from the Programme Director.
LEADERSHIP
”The Blue MBA: with its pristine reputation there is nothing like it”
Jonas Erlandsen started his career in shipping to broaden his horizon. After managing logistics in Africa for several years, he decided to return to the class room and take part in the Blue MBA programme.
CAREER & PERSONAL GROWTH
“The Blue MBA inspires us”
Alain Pinto is the Finance Director at Campbell Global Ltd, a dry bulk operator transporting commodities worldwide, and participant in the Blue MBA programme. He shares his view on ship financing and the current developments in the sector.
SUSTAINABILITY & ESG
SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS
Building a global future
Jacob Heinricy Jensen worked in the oil and gas sector for several years before switching to the offshore wind industry. He values the increasing commitment to help building a global future of greatly reduced carbon emissions within Cadeler A/S, where he works as chief operations officer. To expand his knowledge in the shipping and logistics industry, he started the Blue MBA.
LEADERSHIP
PARTICIPANT STORIES
Flying high with the Blue MBA
Kristine Palm has collected a lot of experience in the airfreight business and now works as an airfreight expert for Kuehne+Nagel. To broaden her views of the shipping industry she decided that the Blue MBA was the best next step.
PARTICIPANT STORIES
Passion and persistence were key
Due to passion and persistence Frederik Rye Lytzen became partner in the Baltic Shipping Company A/S at the young age of 26. Three years later he enrolled in the Blue MBA to improve his knowledge and understanding of the shipping industry with the Copenhagen Business School.
SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS
Managing risk opens up opportunities
Alessio La Rosa is a strong believer of lifelong learning. Therefore, he decided to take the Blue MBA programme, to challenge himself and become a better version of himself.
DIGITALISATION
PARTICIPANT STORIES
"A profound transformation journey ahead”
Historically the shipping industry has been regarded as highly conservative, but transformation is underway. Changemaker, Ioanna Prassou, is pushing the envelope to keep up with global developments.
SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS
PARTICIPANT STORIES
Safety of life at sea is the priority
Captain Kavi Diwan understands the necessity of safety on vessels. Throughout his career safety on board has always been a central aspect. He shares insights into the industry and his view on the Blue MBA.
DIGITALISATION
PARTICIPANT STORIES
"My industry is 10 years behind in digitalisation"
Danish operations manager Liv Kjaer knows that that the shipping industry is lagging behind other sectors when it comes to digitalisation. Through her senior role at a leading product tanker, she leads from the front with advocacy of modern techniques and through the educational path of the Blue MBA
CAREER & PERSONAL GROWTH
The ideal education for leaders of the maritime industry
The Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics, also known as the Blue MBA, is developing key professionals that will lead the sector towards a greener and sustainable future.
CAREER & PERSONAL GROWTH
"Your network is your net worth"
With a background in automotive engineering, Yiannis Pastellas undertook the Blue MBA, became confident of his skillset, made lasting relationships – and found a new role when he needed it most.
CAREER & PERSONAL GROWTH
PARTICIPANT STORIES
"The Blue MBA is accessible for people in my region"
Mozambique-based Amado Mabasso reflects on his experience undertaking the CBS Blue MBA. Despite the distance Amado studied at CBS to get more involved in the shipping and logistics industry and specify his knowledge.