We have made the EMBA a flexible programme so participants can fit the education into their busy lifestyles.
Choose to complete the programme as a cohort in two years or via Executive Certificates over two to five years.
Classes will be held at CBS once per month, usually lasting Wednesday to Saturday when in Copenhagen. For international modules, you should plan a full week out of the office.
The CBS EMBA programme has been designed for seasoned professionals who are already in decision-making roles but wish to boost their leadership skills, broaden their general management knowledge, and elevate their strategic thinking. The programme design follows a clear logic. We start with a focus on getting you to understand your organisation, before moving on to examine how to generate growth for your organisation through understanding your market, customers and competitors. Finally we help you to ‘connect the dots’ in understanding how the different business fundamentals knit together, and developing your ability to think strategically and sustainably. Every student will have the opportunity to deep dive into an area of specialization in important areas that are associated with innovation and business growth: Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship, Governance & Sustainability and Finance.
“I liked doing short assignments based on data from your own company. That way, you put the theory straight into practical use. My company paid for my EMBA so, in a sense, the final assignment is like a gift back to the company in return for their investment in you.”
Anne Nørklit Lønborg,
CIO, SvP Business IT and Digitalisation at Tryg, Class of 2017
Giving you the practical tools to drive change in the digital economy.
Valuable tools for start-ups and established companies facing transformation.
A sustainable approach to leadership the Scandinavian way.
A look at strategic financial management and investment within an organisation.
Mogens Bjerre, Executive MBA Associate Professor
The different subject areas normally run over several classes, which provides the opportunity for you to put what you have learned in the classroom into practice, and then come back for the next class with the professor with insights into what has worked and what has not. This can then be shared and challenged in classroom discussions by other participants. Following every course there is an assessment, which will be designed in order for you to apply your learnings from the course in relation to your own work place. This brings your learning immediately to life and ensures immediate applicability in a real-life business setting.
The part-time nature of the CBS Executive MBA has been designed for professionals to work towards their MBA degree while remaining in employment. This requires, on average, between 3 to 5 days out of the office each month, or an approximate total of 75 days out of the office over the 2 year programme. This part-time format allows students to immediately implement their learnings into their daily work. Beyond classroom time, EMBA students are expected to complete fairly substantial course work outside the classroom, including pre-readings and assessments. The CBS Executive MBA is a transformational and rewarding experience, but it also requires a whole-hearted commitment of time and energy from students.
“I think I’ve gained a lot of great knowledge to bring along to my company after the programme. Every time I learnt something new, I brought it back and we discussed implementing it into the strategy. My learnings also encouraged a lot of good discussions with the management team and the board”
Signe Cederstrøm
CEO at Resino Inks A/S, Class of 2022
Study at a pace that suits you. Learn about earning your CBS EMBA through our Executive Certificates.
