Full-Time MBA

Next intake: October 2025

Become the leader our future needs

When it comes to sustainability, the best place to learn is here in the Nordics. It is lived and breathed throughout the culture and implemented through sustainable business practices. We are leaders in education and have the highest happiness and quality of life ratings. In Denmark, companies know that innovation and solutions are the best way to prosper as a small country, so team building and creative approaches to problems are paramount. Careers here are as fulfilling as they are engaging. 
CBS is among the 1% of business schools worldwide to hold the triple crown of international accreditations: AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. The Financial Times ranks CBS as #31 b-school globally (3 year average rank). The Full-Time MBA is ranked the #11 MBA in Europe by QS Global MBA Rankings and #16 MBA in Europe by Bloomberg Businessweek. 
The Copenhagen MBA is the only Full-Time MBA in Scandinavia.

From Excellence to leadership

Preparing you to lead responsibly

Cross-disciplinary approach

An informal learning environment

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Having spent my academic and professional career in Colombia, I really wanted to challenge myself to move to Europe, put myself into the Nordic culture and experience a new way of living such as cycling and work-life balance to broaden my own horizons.

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The Copenhagen MBA

Elevate your career with the triple-accredited Full-time MBA programme. The Copenhagen MBA is designed to accelerate your career and prepare you for sustainable business leadership.

Full-time MBA

World-recognised qualification

International outlook, Scandinavian values.

<h6 class="subtitle-1">Tomorrow’s business leaders will need all the skills that create, grow and run successful organisations today. And much, much more.</h6>
Our three MBA programmes are built on proven practices that have stood the test of time through sustainability and innovation. Combined with a modern and collaborative leadership approach based on trust, teamwork and respect for the individual.
With Copenhagen Business School, opportunities are boundless. That’s why we’re one of only a few MBA programmes worldwide to be <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.cbs.dk/en/about-cbs/profile/accreditations-and-rankings" target="_blank">triple-crown-accredited</a>.

A modern and collaborative leadership approach.

<h6>We’ll connect you with the very best.</h6>
All three programmes benefit from access to Denmark’s many and vibrant clusters of excellence. Plus the longest-running and most extensive alumni network in Scandinavia.
Move forward with an MBA built around deep business knowledge and creative thinking. All designed to stretch your mind and challenge your perspectives.

Join us for the Copenhagen MBA Open Day - Saturday, March 29 

Our MBAs 

The Full-Time MBA

The Executive MBA

The Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics 

Executive Certificates

If you find the EMBA programme the right mid-career development for you but are not able to commit to two years of consecutive studies up front, we also offer our outstanding executive education through a certificate path. We offer flexibility so you can choose the right time for you to start. Complete each freestanding term, receive an Executive Certificate and then choose if or when you wish to move on to the next. <a href="/en/mba/programmes/executive-certificates" title="Executive Certificates">Discover the Executive Certificates.</a>

Join one of Europe's largest business schools

CBS has been providing lifelong learning and cutting-edge education for business leaders who want to take their careers to the next level for over a century.

A global MBA Alumni Society

With the longest-running and most extensive international MBA alumni network in Scandinavia, CBS is committed to providing you with opportunities for creating lifelong professional relationships as well as continued learning and personal development through business events and social gatherings.

A global industry, a worldwide network

When you study at CBS, you will be choosing to study alongside industry professionals from a variety of job roles and locations. The Blue MBA Alumni Association was established as a membership group for all graduated and current students of the programme. But this alumni association is different from other networks to which you might belong because all of the association's members have one thing in common: a similar mind-set about how to look at the many challenges faced in the shipping arena.

Copenhagen: An ideal city to learn & live

Sustainable business practices 

Green city 

Buzzing business hub 

Excellent safety and security

MBA programmes

Executive MBA

Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics

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MBA Programmes

Rankings & Recognition

Globally ranked among the world's elite programmes 

#8 in the world for ‘International Mobility’

The international mobility rank in the FT Global MBA Ranking is a measure based on alumni citizenship and the locations where they worked before their MBA, on completion and three years after. 
"We are thrilled to maintain our position among the world’s top 100 MBA programmes. Our strong rankings in International Mobility and Value for Money reflect our commitment to equipping students with a globally relevant education and a strong return on their investment. The CBS MBA prepares graduates to lead with impact, sustainability, and innovation in an increasingly complex business world.”
- Andreas Rasche, Associate Dean of the Full-Time MBA and Professor of Business in Society at CBS

70% Salary Increase, 78% employed 3 months post-MBA

CBS MBA graduates see a 70% salary increase on average. Evaluated three years after graduation and reported by the Financial Times MBA Ranking 2024. This is an exceptional achievement within Denmark’s robust welfare state, where income growth is typically stable and social benefits are extensive.

#27 for 'Value for Money'

Calculated using salary today, course length, tuition and other costs, including income forgone during the MBA - this highlights a strong return on investment for graduates.

Gender Balance and Diversity

With a focus on gender balance and diversity, CBS is proud to have a faculty where 97% hold doctorates and a board that is 64% female. The programme also fosters a truly international environment, with 98% of students coming from outside Denmark.
"Our ranking highlights CBS as a top choice for ambitious professionals seeking a world-class education in a dynamic and sustainable business environment. Our emphasis on diversity and career progression makes the CBS MBA a transformative experience for future leaders."
- Gitte Kramhøft Jakobsen, Head of Programme Management, CBS MBA Programmes

#48 in the world for ‘Research Impact' 

A defining strength of the CBS MBA is its dedication to research excellence. The programme has consistently ranked highly in the Research category, with faculty actively contributing to leading academic journals. This academic rigour, combined with practical insights, ensures that CBS MBA graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles in a diverse range of industries.
To learn more about the Financial Times Ranking, <a rel="noopener" href="https://efteruddannelse.cbs.dk/en/inspiration/copenhagen-business-school-s-full-time-mba-maintains-top-100-global-ranking-in-financial-times-2025-ranks-8-in-international-mobility-and-27-for-value-for-money" target="_blank">please click here. </a>

Quality Assurance

Globally ranked among the world's elite programmes

#8 in the world for ‘International Mobility’

70% Salary Increase, 78% employed 3 months post-MBA

#27 for 'Value for Money'

Gender Balance and Diversity

#48 in the world for ‘Research Impact'