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The Financial Times places the CBS Executive MBA among the world's top 100

The CBS Executive MBA was ranked again among the top 100 Executive MBA programmes around the world. The Financial Times 2022 Executive MBA ranking reveals that the CBS Executive MBA jumped four places compared to 2021 to rank #62.

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Executive MBA programmes have been growing rapidly (according to AACSB International 68%) over the past decade to meet the increasing demand of higher education for business leaders. With the increasing amount of Executive MBA offers, it can be overwhelming to identify a suitable programme. The Financial Times Executive MBA ranking is a valuable tool to compare the top tire programmes and to get a better overview. Different criteria are used to rank the programmes, but most weight is put on the points earned from the average salary, the salary increase, careers progress, work experience, aims achieved, female faculty, female students and more. To view the Financial Times EMBA Ranking methodology and weights for the ranking criteria, please click here.

“Our Executive MBA programme has adapted quickly in response to turbulent global realities. We cater to executive professionals that recognise the importance of lifelong learning and the need to establish a reliable and diversified network” says Poul Hedegaard, MBA Director at CBS. This accelerates the career progression, so that for instance the salary of CBS Executive MBA graduates increases by 42% on average over the three years after the graduation

Work experience is measured by the pre-EMBA work experience of alumni according to the seniority of positions held, number of years in each position, organisation size and overseas work experience.

“It is getting more and more competitive to secure a seat in our programme. When it comes to ‘Work Experience,’ the CBS EMBA is ranked #6 globally. While this is a significant rank to celebrate, we are finding that we have to waitlist high-calibre candidates and this credits the fact that each cohort is exceptional.”

Lone Ryevad Boysen

EMBA Admissions Manager

International experience is also an important factor in the Financial Time ranking. It is defined as the percentage of virtual and in-person teaching hours spent outside the location in which the business school is situated. Travelling to five other countries for an enhanced learning experience, the CBS Executive MBA programme has a strong focus on international teaching. This is also recognized by Poul Hedegaard, who says, “When it comes to ‘International Experience’, the CBS EMBA sits at an impressive #12 globally; this global outlook is essential and paramount for business leaders to navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead.”

In terms of research the CBS Executive MBA programme ranked #32 globally. This is calculated based on the number of faculty articles published in respected journals. Associate Dean of the Executive MBA and Finance Professor, Jesper Rangvid, says “CBS faculty are at the forefront of international research, the FT ranking confirms. Being exposed to the latest academic insights from CBS faculty, students enrich their toolbox with cutting-edge knowledge.”

The Copenhagen Business School offers two paths to complete the Executive MBA, either in one go over a fixed period of two years, or a stepwise approach via four certificates over a stretched period of five years. Both options can be started two times per year, in May or September and require a commitment of four days per month. Students can choose from four concentrations, Finance, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Governance & Sustainability to tailor their studies.

The CBS Executive MBA is constantly adapted to current developments. Therefore, a new mandatory course, Supply Chain Management, was added. “The pandemic and the war in Ukraine has highlighted the importance of supply chains for firms and societies at large. This includes cost-efficiency but also risk management of supply chains – what to do if supply-chains are impaired? Furthermore, firms need to analyse the environmental and broader sustainability impact of their supply chains. The course will deal with these and related topics,” says Jesper Rangvid.

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