Innovation

A specialisation for those who want to take ideas from potential to implemented solution

Innovation is what shapes the businesses of the future – and, ultimately, society itself. New solutions, technologies, and business models drive growth, create jobs, and enhance competitiveness. Organisations capable of renewing themselves set the pace; those that cannot, lose their relevance.

Yet, many initiatives stall along the way. Ideas are developed, analysed, and presented – only to lose momentum when the time comes to prioritise, decide, and deliver. Potential remains unfulfilled.

The specialisation in Innovation is designed for those who want to change that. You will learn to identify and evaluate new opportunities, make decisive choices, and take ideas all the way from initial potential to implemented solutions. You will build your capacity to drive innovation with impact – creating solutions that transform both the business and the world around it.

Strengthen your CV

CBS is among the leading environments for business and innovation in Denmark. Here, you will not only learn to develop ideas – you will learn to analyse their potential, make decisive choices, and bring them to life. This provides you with both professional depth and a genuine advantage when new initiatives must be evaluated and decided upon.

The blueprint for execution

Organisations do not need more people who can merely analyse and plan – they need those who can drive momentum. If you cannot translate strategy and change into action, someone else will. And they will be the ones given the responsibility.

Elevate your authority

The ability to create and drive new business opportunities is closely linked to responsibility, budgets, and influence. When you can identify growth areas and see them through to implementation, you become eligible for roles with greater responsibility – and better pay. This is where your career truly gains momentum.

✔️ Work in innovation or business development and need to analyse and mature new ideas into robust business cases.

✔️ Are responsible for developing new products, services, or business areas – and taking them from concept to implementation.

✔️ Make or influence decisions regarding which initiatives the organisation should commit to.

✔️ Must navigate ideas through the organisation and see them through despite resistance and competing priorities.

The specialisation is structured as a journey from opportunity to results: You begin by identifying and analysing new business opportunities – moving forward to select, develop, and implement them, ensuring they generate tangible growth within the organisation.

1. semester

Core courses

Business Development

Core courses

Organisational Change

2. semester

Kernekurser

Fra idé til business case

Core courses

Strategic Practices and Execution

3. semester

Core courses

Strategic Communication

Core courses

Managing Innovation

4. semester

Electives

Elective 1

Electives

Elective 2

5. semester

Electives

Elective 3

6. semester

Master Project

You are free to choose from all the elective courses across the MBD, but if you wish to specialise further and gain more perspectives on innovation, we recommend the following courses.

Corporate Finance

The course teaches you to derive value of firms, evaluate stock prices, understand corporate governance and solve financial problems.

ECTS

Start Date

Nov 16

Type

Elective

Status

Available seats

People, Performance and Strategic Renewal

The course explores how people decisions shape organisational performance in a rapidly changing world of work.

ECTS

Start Date

May 20

Type

Elective

Status

Available seats

Risk Management & Compliance

The course will offer participants a solid insight into compliance and regulations, including a deeper understanding of the importance of compliance, risk identification and risk management.

ECTS

Start Date

Oct 5

Type

Elective

Status

Registration opens April 9

If you are interested in hearing more about what the MBD can do for you and your organisation, you can download our brochure here.

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“Innovation is a prerequisite for the development of our society. Growth, new jobs, and solutions to complex challenges arise when ideas are translated into reality. We therefore need leaders and specialists who can make decisive choices and drive momentum in innovation – for the benefit of both business and society.”

Tina Blegind

Programme director, Master of Business Development

Innovation and growth do not happen by themselves. They require insight, prioritisation, and people capable of translating ambitions into action. The Specialisation in Innovation is for those who want to take responsibility for that development.

Innovation

Innovation with impact

3 benefits awaiting you...

The Specialisation in Innovation is for those who:

Educational journey

Recommended electives

Corporate Finance

People, Performance and Strategic Renewal

Risk Management & Compliance

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