The Copenhagen MBA at CBS Joins Forté to Support Women in Business Leadership

The Copenhagen MBA at Copenhagen Business School (CBS) has joined an alliance of more than 150 leading companies and schools committed to expanding opportunities for women in business through access to education, professional development, and a strong community of peers and leaders. Through leadership conferences, skill‑building programmes, and career‑advancing resources for every career stage, this membership with Forté will open doors for women to grow professionally, strengthen their networks, and advance into high-impact roles

“Joining Forté reflects our commitment to empowering women to pursue leadership roles in business. We believe that diversity drives innovation, and by supporting women in their MBA journey, we are helping shape a more inclusive and impactful future for global businesses.”

Gitte Kramhøft Jakobsen

Director MBA programmes at CBS

Since 2001, Forté has worked to expand access and opportunities for women pursuing business leadership by connecting talented women with its members - a broad network of business schools, corporations, executive and professional programmes, universities, donors, and nonprofit organizations

“Copenhagen Business School joining as a member helps reinforce the importance of supporting women as they pursue impactful careers in business,” said Elissa Sangster, CEO of Forté. “We’re proud to collaborate with The Copenhagen MBA at Copenhagen Business School and connect them with our wide‑ranging community of professional women.”

About the Copenhagen MBA at Copenhagen Business School

The Copenhagen MBA is a full-time, 12-month programme at Copenhagen Business School, designed for mid-career professionals seeking accelerated leadership development. Delivered in Copenhagen, the programme combines core management disciplines with personalised Concentrations in Digitalisation & AI, Sustainability & Governance, or Finance. Featuring a small, highly international cohort, a strong emphasis on reflective leadership practice, and close integration with the Nordic business environment, the programme prioritises collaborative learning, strategic thinking and real-world application.

CBS, established in 1917 and one of Northern Europe’s most prestigious institutions, is among the top 1% of business schools worldwide, holding the coveted triple-crown accreditation (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB). This distinction guarantees that your MBA is internationally recognized and respected, opening doors to opportunities across industries and continents. Additional information about The Copenhagen MBA is available at cbs.dk/ftmba

Besides the Full-time MBA, CBS offers two other Executive MBA programmes – The Executive MBA and The Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics. To learn more about the MBA programmes at CBS, please visit cbs.dk/mba

About Forté

Forté is a nonprofit organization working to fuel the future of business by connecting ambitious career-driven women with leading companies and business schools - equipping them with critical skills, networks, and resources to thrive in high-impact careers. Since its founding, Forté’s community has grown to include 125,000+ motivated and inspiring women who are shaping the future of business. Forté is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, veteran status, political orientation, ancestry, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Additional information about Forté is available at www.fortefoundation.org.

Forté members

For a full list of Forté members, please visit: fortefoundation.org/members

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