Master of Business Development

What is MBD?

Master of Business Development is a flexible executive master programme for those passionate about developing, creating and leading. The programme is focused on business development and is targeted at employees in the private sector. A full MBD degree consists of mandatory courses, core courses, electives and finally a master project. You have great flexibility in deciding how to structure your education.
MBD is based on how organizations and the labour market are structured today. This means that we offer a practice-oriented education where you develop skills and insights that create great value for yourself as well as your organization. And most importantly, you can implement your skills directly in your work, creating value immediately.
With an MBD you'll gain insight into a wide range of topics incl. business and organisational development, digitalisation, innovation, strategic communication, personal development, finance and management. You can strengthen your abilities and your business in the direction you want and at a pace that suits you.

We have designed a flexible continuing-educational programme where we provide the building blocks for you. The programme consists of mandatory courses, core courses, elective courses and a master project that you put together in your own way. However, we recommend that you start with one of our mandatory courses, which form the foundation of the program.
A full master degree can be completed in 2-6 years.
Learn more about the structure of the MBD.

A full master degree

MBD lectures take place on weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm.
The address is CBS, Dalgas Have 15, 2000 Frederiksberg.
MBD offers courses in both English and Danish

The choice is yours. An MBD at CBS is designed to give you the flexibility to tailor your degree so that it suits you and your ambitions. You choose whether you want to take a single course, multiple courses or the full executive master programme.

Or begin with a single course

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Who can study MBD?

The MBD is for individuals who dream of continuing their education in management, digitalization, strategy and business development.
MBD is also relevant for companies that want to upskill their employees.
Find information about the admittance criteria.

MBD Event: Resonans

<h6 class="xmsonormal">Resonans er et værdifuldt redskab for din ledelse og organisatoriske udvikling – men ved du, hvordan du skal bruge det effektivt i praksis? </h6>
Det kan du få inspirerende bud på til dette event med MBD-underviserne Rasmus Johnsen og Jacob Vase. 
Med udgangspunkt i den tyske sociolog Hartmut Rosa's teori om resonanserfaringer, dykker vi ned i hvordan acceleration påvirker din organisatoriske struktur og menneskelige relationer. Gennem en kombination af teoretiske indsigter og hands-on øvelser lærer du, hvordan resonans kan bruges til at fremme autentiske interaktioner, øge kreativiteten og skabe meningsfulde forbindelser i dit arbejdsmiljø.
 
<h6 class="xmsonormal subtitle-1">Kom med og få:</h6>
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<li class="xmsonormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Indsigt i, hvordan resonans kan anvendes til at skabe et arbejdsmiljø, der understøtter spontane og ægte interaktioner. </li>
<li class="xmsonormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Lær at fremme meningsfylde relationer ved at implementere resonans som en komponent i din ledelsespraksis </li>
<li class="xmsonormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">En introdukton til strategier som kan skabe en organisationskultur, der fremmer engagement og responsivitet.</li>
<li class="xmsonormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">Konkrete værktøjer og strategier til at forbedre både individuelle og kollektive arbejdsoplevelser.</li>
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Eventet giver mulighed for at dykke ned i sociologiske teorier og lære, hvordan de kan anvendes praktisk i din organisation. Ved at forstå og implementere begrebet resonans, vil du være i stand til at skabe et mere dynamisk og engagerende arbejdsmiljø.

True ESG: Moving Beyond Compliance to Purpose

<h6>About the event</h6>
In the coming years, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence will enhance transparency regarding companies' efforts in sustainability, ethics, and governance.
Amid these new demands, companies risk focusing excessively on compliance and merely meeting minimum requirements, rather than establishing a new purpose and comprehensive strategy for future ESG work. In essence, it is not solely about compliance, but also about developing ethical standards and prioritising efforts.
While compliance may currently dominate attention, strategy implementation is equally crucial. According to a 2023 survey by Morningstar Sustainalytics, 90% of companies either have or are developing a formal ESG strategy. However, many face significant challenges, such as concerns over performance, a lack of comprehensive data, and fears of greenwashing. Indeed, balancing ESG with growth targets remains one of the most prominent concerns.
So, how can companies transition from compliance to strategic implementation? What are the key challenges for Danish companies, and what should they consider when building a strategy based on reporting?
Building on the success of our previous event, <a href="/en/events/p16-the-end-of-esg" title="P16: The end of ESG?">'The end of ESG? Navigating the turbulent landscape'</a>, we are excited to invite you to our second event on current ESG challenges and opportunities. Once again, we have invited CBS Associate Professor Kristjan Jespersen and Simon Taylor, Senior Director and Co-founder at Position Green, to discuss ESG, focusing this time on the transition from compliance to strategy implementation and new insights from Position Green's anticipated new ESG100 report.

Benefits of a diverse, equitable and inclusive business and how to get there

Let us introduce you to the basic principles of diversity, equity and inclusion! Explore how embracing diversity, equity and inclusion can bring value to your organization and understand the barriers you might meet on the way.   Come by our event and learn how your organization can ensure a more representative, fair and inclusive environment for all employees. 
 
<h5 class="MsoNormal subtitle-1">About the speaker</h5>
You'll be in the company of our esteemed CBS professor Poornima Luthra. She has spent the last fifteen years researching and teaching university courses in the field of talent management, with a focus on Diversity and Inclusion. More recently, Poornima has taken her years of academic experience into the corporate world with the vision of making workplaces more inclusive for all.  of the books:
Poornima is also a highlighly acknowledged author within the field and has most recently published the follwoing titles:  
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<li>Diversifying Diversity: Your Guide to Being an Active Ally of Inclusion in the Workplace</li>
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<li class="a-spacing-none a-text-normal">Leading Through Bias: 5 Essential Skills to Block Bias and Improve Inclusion at Work</li>
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WHY TAKE AN MBD AT CBS?  

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Master EN

Our ambition is to educate the people who develop our society

When you do a master’s degree with us, you become part of that ambition, together with the 3,500 other individuals currently pursuing continuing education.
We train managers and experts to analyse and transform their practices through researched-based teaching closely tied to your everyday work life. Our teachers do research on the complex issues that you face.
At CBS you have the opportunity to discuss your practices with both internationally recognised teachers and the other participants. Our extensive experience shows that the wide variety of participants from Danish and international organisations serves to broaden your horizons and expand your network.

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Strategic Practices and Execution: Unleashing the Power of Strategic Thinking

Why Attend

Learn more about the course

Gain an in-depth understanding of strategy as we seamlessly blend theory with real-world application.
"Strategic Practice and Execution" offers you a comprehensive understanding of strategy by bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application. Starting with a exploration of strategic concepts and their dynamic context, we delve into core principles and learn to integrate strategic thinking with planning and analysis tools, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Through engaging case studies and examples, you'll explore the complexities of strategic decision-making and tackle common implementation challenges, such as resistance to change. Emphasizing cross-functional collaboration, the course equips you with tools and inisghts you need to become an effective strategist who can drive organizational success by translating strategic plans into actionable initiatives that shape daily operations.
 
The course takes place on the following dates:
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<td style="width: 35.9719%; height: 18px;">1st, 2nd + 24th, 25th Oct. 2024</td>
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<td style="width: 35.9719%; height: 18px;">Early Spring 2025</td>
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Benefits of diverse, equitable and inclusive business and how to get there

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Discover how to bridge the gap between strategy and action, laying the groundwork for successful busines outcomes.
Get a free preview of our MBD course: "Strategic Practice and Execution".

Unleas the Power of Strategic Thinking

Join us for this MBD preview-session, where you’ll be introduced to key principles, frameworks, and methodologies essential for strategic thinking and implementation.
Led by our CBS professors on the course: ”Strategic Practice and Execution”, Francesco Di Lorenzo and Søren Henning Jensen, in just a couple of hours, you’ll discover how to bridge the gap between strategy and action, laying the groundwork for successful business outcomes.
 
<h6 class="MsoNormal">Session highligts:</h6>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Strategic Foundation Explore the fundamentals of strategic analysis and its pivotal role in decision-making.</li>
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MBD Masterclass: Developing Business Cases

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR COURSE

At Master of Business Development we offer a full program in Developing Business Cases over the course of 2,5 days. 
Here you will learn how to develop an understanding of business aspects such as market analysis, financial modeling, risk assessment, and strategic decision-making. This will enable you to make well-informed and data-driven business cases, that can drive growth and profitability in your own company. 
Learn how to: 
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<li>Make informed decisions</li>
<li>Align initiatives with strategic objectives </li>
<li>Allocate ressources effectively </li>
<li>Mitigate risks</li>
<li>Engage stakeholders</li>
<li>Measure peformance</li>
<li>Asses financial viability</li>
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READY FOR THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER?

Developing Successful Business Cases

 Learn how to develop well-reasoned, data-driven business cases that align with your company's strategic objectives. 

Free admission and open to anyone interested in learning more about business cases. You do not have to be enrolled at Master of Business Development to sign up.  

Developing Business Cases 

<h6>Get an introduction to our highly recommended course "Developing Business Cases"</h6>
We invite you to join us at CBS on the 5th of October, where we will be welcoming you with a free breakfast and introduction to our elective course.
The session will be 2 hours long, and also serves as a possibility to try being enrolled in the Master of Business Development programme at CBS.
 
What can you expect? 
Our Masterclass in "Developing Business Cases" will give you insight on how to develop well-reasoned, data-driven business cases that align with your company's strategic objectives. This will in turn give you a higher likelihood of securing support and ressources for new business opportunities.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR LIFE SCIENCE SPECIALIZATION

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR LIFE SCIENCE SPECIALIZATION

The Life Science specialisation is tailored for those working in the Pharma, Medtech or BioTech sector and are looking to: 
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<li>Update and strengthen your business development and innovation skills.</li>
<li>Gain new insight based on models, frameworks and cases that fit your challenges, together with lecturers and guest lecturers who have solid knowledge and experience of the business.</li>
<li>Expand your professional and personal network by studying with others who work in the same field and understand the challenges your industry faces.</li>
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"Make sure the right decisions are reached"

Watch the video and hear Maria Suhr of Ferrosan Medical Devices tell you about the take aways she received from her Master degree in Business Development.

Any questions?

Are you employed in the Life Science Sector? Come by CBS and learn more about your new education in Business Development with a specialisation in the Life Sciences. You'll meet our Study Director as well as two teachers on the course "Business Development in the Life Sciences". 

<h6>Come by and learn more about your new executive educational programme in Business Development and our specialisation in the Life Sciences</h6>
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<td style="width: 17.7139%;">Dato:</td>
<td style="width: 82.2524%;">29th February 2024</td>
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Learn more about the programme and the specialisation
Join us and learn more about our exciting Master programme in Business Development as well as our tailor made specialization for emplyees with the Life Sciences. You'll have the opportunity to meet our talented professor and Study Director, Sof Thrane as well as professors Palle Høy Jacobsen and Mogens Bjerre both of whole teach on the course "Business Development in the Life Sciences". They'll explain how our Master of Business Development (MBD) programme can add significant value to your professional development. Additionally, you'll lean how you can tailor your education to meet your individual ambitions and carreer goals.
Invite a friend or colleague
You are more than welcome to invite a friend or colleague to join you. We look forward to meeting you and answering all your questions.

Get a sneek peak of the event here

Poornima gives you a sneek peak of what you can expect to hear more about at the event.

Let us introduce you to the basic principles of diversity, equity and inclusion! Learn what's in it for you and your company and the strategies to get there.

MBD EVENTS

Past events

Unleas the Power of Strategic Thinking

Developing Business Cases

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR LIFE SCIENCE SPECIALIZATION

Benefits of a diverse, equitable and inclusive business and how to get there