Copenhagen Business School

Frederiksberg, Denmark • World Rank #1833

Overview

English Name: Copenhagen Business School
Control Type: Public
World Rank: #1833
Rank in Denmark: #8
Copenhagen Business School institutional setting
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Copenhagen Business School is a public institution based in Frederiksberg, Denmark, operating as a higher-education provider within Denmark's higher-education sector.

Copenhagen Business School's academic offerings include a broad programme catalogue, structured across bachelor's through doctoral programmes and delivered through numerous faculties and schools. Each unit operates with its own admissions criteria within institutional standards.

Ranked #1833 globally and #8 within Denmark, Copenhagen Business School sits within Denmark's academic landscape as an established institution. The institution participates in Denmark's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.

Location & Contact

Below are the location pin, postal details, and primary contact methods for Copenhagen Business School. International applicants should account for postal mail processing time when sending physical documents.

Address: Solbjerg Plads 3
Postal Code: 2000
Phone: 5798009814821
Social Media:

Academic Details

Below: the academic-side numbers and recognition that shape Copenhagen Business School's reputation. Recognition and accreditation are distinct — recognition is government-level, accreditation programme-specific.

Academic Year: September to June (September-January; February-June)
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Higher Education and Science
Admission Requirements: Secondary school leaving certificate (studentereksamen) or Højere Forberedelseseksamen, Højere Handelseksamen, Højere Teknisk eksamen or recognized equivalent

Degrees

The degree levels available at Copenhagen Business School — bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and others — are organised below. Each tier signals a different depth of specialisation and minimum study duration.

Bachelor's 4 programs

Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.

  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • European Studies
  • Mathematics
Master's 10 programs

Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.

  • Accountancy
  • Business Administration
  • Business Computing
  • Commercial Law
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing
Doctoral 2 programs

Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.

  • Econometrics
  • Management

Faculties & Divisions

The faculties at Copenhagen Business School, and what each one teaches, are organised below for easy browsing. Many faculties also host research centres and outreach activities outside their core teaching.

Applied Management Studies (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Management
  • Small Business

Common Career Paths

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • HR Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Art and Leadership (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Leadership
Asian Research (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Asian Studies
Biotech Business (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Management

Common Career Paths

  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Strategy Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Business Development and Management Technology (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Management

Common Career Paths

  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Strategy Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Business History (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economic History
  • Sociology

Common Career Paths

  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Strategy Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Corporate Communication (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Communication Studies

Common Career Paths

  • Journalist
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Content Strategist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Corporate Values and Responsibility (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Management
  • Sociology
East European Studies (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Eastern European Studies
Electronic Commerce (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • E-Business/Commerce
Financial Law (Centre) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Commercial Law
  • Finance
  • Law

Common Career Paths

  • Lawyer
  • Legal Consultant
  • Compliance Officer

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Hospital Management and Organization (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Institutional Administration
  • Management

Common Career Paths

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • HR Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Industrial Dynamics (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business and Commerce
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Small Business
IT in Policy Organizations (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Information Technology
  • Public Administration
Knowledge Governance (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Management
Law, Economics and Finance (Centre) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Law

Common Career Paths

  • Financial Analyst
  • Investment Banker
  • Risk Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Management, Organization and Competence (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Management
  • Small Business

Common Career Paths

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • HR Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Market Economics (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business and Commerce
  • Economics

Common Career Paths

  • Economist
  • Policy Analyst
  • Financial Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Marketing Communication (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Marketing

Common Career Paths

  • Marketing Manager
  • Brand Strategist
  • Digital Marketer

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Study of the Americas (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • American Studies
Accounting and Auditing (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Finance
  • Management

Common Career Paths

  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Financial Controller

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Business and Politics (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • International Economics
  • Political Sciences

Common Career Paths

  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Strategy Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Computer Assisted Linguistics (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Science
  • Linguistics

Common Career Paths

  • Software Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Systems Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Economics (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economics

Common Career Paths

  • Economist
  • Policy Analyst
  • Financial Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

English (Department/Division) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • English
  • Linguistics
  • Modern Languages
  • Translation and Interpretation
Finance (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Finance
  • Insurance

Common Career Paths

  • Financial Analyst
  • Investment Banker
  • Risk Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish (Department/Division) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Linguistics
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Translation and Interpretation
Innovation and Organizational Economics (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economics
  • Industrial Management

Common Career Paths

  • Economist
  • Policy Analyst
  • Financial Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Intercultural Communication and Management (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Communication Studies
  • Cultural Studies
  • Management

Common Career Paths

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • HR Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

International Culture and Communication Studies (Department/Division) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Communication Studies
  • Cultural Studies
  • Modern Languages
  • Social Sciences

Common Career Paths

  • Journalist
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Content Strategist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

International Economics and Management (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • International Economics
  • Management

Common Career Paths

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • HR Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

International Languages Studies and Computational Linguistics (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Modern Languages
  • Translation and Interpretation

Common Career Paths

  • Translator
  • Interpreter
  • Language Teacher

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

IT Management (Department/Division) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Science
  • E-Business/Commerce
  • Information Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Mathematics

Common Career Paths

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • HR Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Law (Department/Division) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Commercial Law
  • European Union Law
  • International Law
  • Labour Law
  • Law

Common Career Paths

  • Lawyer
  • Legal Consultant
  • Compliance Officer

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Management, Politics and Philosophy (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Management
  • Philosophy
  • Political Sciences

Common Career Paths

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • HR Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Marketing (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Marketing

Common Career Paths

  • Marketing Manager
  • Brand Strategist
  • Digital Marketer

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Operations Management (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Industrial Management
  • Management

Common Career Paths

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • HR Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Organization (Department/Division) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Human Resources
  • Industrial Management
  • Management
  • Sociology
Strategic Management and Globalisation (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • International Business
  • Management

Common Career Paths

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • HR Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Economics and Business Administration (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • Economics

Common Career Paths

  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Strategy Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Languages, Communication and Cultural Studies (Faculty) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Communication Studies
  • Cultural Studies
  • Modern Languages

Common Career Paths

  • Journalist
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Content Strategist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

Copenhagen Business School's teaching offering by degree level. Programmes archived in past intakes may still appear on search engines; the live list here is the current source of truth.

Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications

48 programmes

Copenhagen Business School lists 48 programmes outside the standard bachelor-to-doctorate ladder — vocational and pathway awards that often carry credit toward a later full degree.

Sino-Danish Center, Beijing, China English
The Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research (SDC) is a joint project on education and research between the eight Danish universities, the Danish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education, the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).Sino-Danish Center is located at UCAS' Zhongguancun Campus, centrally located in Beijing.
Frederiksberg Campus English
Copenhagen Business School (CBS) was established in 1917. Today, with 20,000 students and 1,500 employees, CBS is one of the largest business schools in Europe and one of the 8 Danish universities
International Students in Denmark English
Strategy, Organisation and Leadership (MSc) Business & Management 2 years English
You will learn to see the big picture, navigate complexity and to approach problems from many different perspectives. The programme provides you with the following competences/skills:
Duration: 2 years
Programme website
Applied Economics and Finance (MSc) Business & Management 2 years English
The majority of graduates find employment in financial institutions. For instance as financial analysts working in a mutual or pension fund, performing evaluations of market developments and advising on how best to make investments.Some will work in consulting. As a consultant you can help companies tackle various problems. For instance if a company is not performing well in a certain market and needs to find out why. Others will find work in larger companies within corporate finance where you could help make analyses for investments and financial decisions, and find ways of maximising shareholder value.
Duration: 2 years
Programme website
Business Administration and Digital Management (BSc) 3 years English
The future career options of the BSc DM graduates are very dependent on the choices they make during the bachelor programme. Some graduates will work in companies that specialise in digital solutions and others will work in more traditional companies.The clear majority of students from BSc DM continue on to a two-year master’s programme for a total of five years of study.
Duration: 3 years
Programme website
Finance and Investments (MSc) Business & Management 2 years English
As a graduate from Finance and Investment you will have a strong understanding of the securities traded in financial markets, how companies and households interact with financial markets, and how financial institutions operate and are regulated. You will be competent in:
Duration: 2 years
Programme website
Finance and Strategic Management (MSc) Business & Management 2 years English
Many graduates find employment in financial institutions. This could be as an analyst or advisor at a brokerage or investment firm, evaluating market developments or making recommendations on whether to buy or sell a particular investment or security.Some will also find job opportunities in consulting. As a consultant you can help companies tackle a great variety of problems. You could for instance help a company by making an analysis for market entry, or understand the financial implications of different strategic approaches to company expansion or mergers.
Duration: 2 years
Programme website
Organisational Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MSSc) Humanities & Cultural Studies 2 years English
The broad, interdisciplinary nature of this program allows the students to come up with their own career ideas. Some students have launched their own business, others have joined partner company Bombardier, and some have joined societal projects in developing countries.Apart from working as an entrepreneur, starting your own business, or as a social entrepreneur providing solutions to societal problems, Organizational Innovation and Entrepreneurship students would work as project entrepreneurs/managers in innovation and organisation development departments, innovation analysts, product or service portfolio managers, business development managers and similar types of positions that require strong cross-disciplinary business skills.
Duration: 2 years
Programme website
Supply Chain Management (MSc) Business & Management 2 years English
Graduates in SCM work with analysis in corporations or consultancies, strategic elements of SCM, process integration and optimisation. You can also work with development of new service solutions and business models, improvement in sustainability and resilience. Implementation of purchasing and procurement strategies are also among the exciting career opportunities. Students with SCM formation and education are well sought after by nearly all sectors:
Duration: 2 years
Programme website
Public Management and Social Development (MSSc) Law 2 years English
The programme will give you a sound understanding of how welfare models of China and Europe have been constructed in the past, and how innovation can help develop new models to face the new societal challenges. Aside from this more technical and political insight, you will also gain an understanding of Chinese culture and society that goes very deep. This unique combination of skill and insight will be your key selling point when approaching future public or private employers who are interested in doing business in or with China.
Duration: 2 years
Programme website
International Business and Politics (MSc) Law 2 years English
You gain an international perspective and understanding of the practical problems that international organisations face within the areas of international business, politics and law.You gain strong analytical competencies, based on the ability to identify and analyse political, economic, and to some extent legal aspects of problems. The knowledge gained and the strong analytical proficiency is an important asset in future careers.
Duration: 2 years
Programme website
Business Administration and Digital Business (MSc) Business & Management 2 years English
Most student get an interdisciplinary understanding of the cross field between business, technology, and practical IT project management, but their diversity is just as important.To some students the technological understanding is crucial and to others it may be the understanding of consumer behaviour, business models or business development - or specialised knowledge within the framework and requirements related to digital business.
Duration: 2 years
Programme website
Accounting, Strategy and Control (MSc) Business & Management 2 years English
A core skill gained through this programme is knowing how different systems and tools for measurements work, and how to apply them to identify or solve concrete economic or organisational problems in the organisation.The solid understanding of company cost and value drivers also leads graduates to positions as financial analysts and investment bankers, working with valuation of companies for financial institutions, or management of financial risk in corporations.Graduates from the Accounting, Strategy and Control concentration also find work as financial or business controllers. From this position you could for instance be evaluating internal performance and compliance of business units or employees. You could also be making budget analysis to plan and control organisational projects and initiatives.
Duration: 2 years
Programme website
Business Administration and Bioentrepreneurship (MSc) 2 years English
As a graduate in bioentrepreneurship you will learn skills valuable for starting up your own company and be able to handle a broad range of tasks in life-science companies that develop and launch new products and services. You will be competent in:
Duration: 2 years
Programme website
International Shipping and Trade (BSc) Business & Management 3 years English
While BSc Shipping does have a strong focus on the shipping industry, it is not the only area within which the graduates work, some of them pursue careers within international trade, logistics, or transportation. The clear majority of students from BSc Shipping continue on to a two-year master’s programme for a total of five years of study.
Duration: 3 years
Programme website
Business Administration and Service Management (BSc) English
Most BSc SEM graduates end up in companies or organisations where they in some way work with services – but within many different fields of business administration.The clear majority of students from BSc SEM continue on to a two-year master’s programme for a total of five years of study.
Programme website
International Business and Politics (BSc) Business & Management 3 years English
BSc IBP graduates end up in very different companies and other types of organizations - in both the private and public sector. Many will work in jobs that have some sort of international dimension and the work will often have both a business and societal perspective.The clear majority of students from BSc IBP continue on to a two-year master’s programme for a total of five years of study.
Duration: 3 years
Programme website
Full-time MBA Business & Management 1 year English
The Full-time MBA from Copenhagen Business School (The Copenhagen MBA) is a 12-month, triple-accredited programme (AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB), running every October through the following September. The programme brings together talented professionals from around the globe for an intense learning experience. The programme covers courses such as accounting, corporate finance, marketing management and economics, allowing you to build up a strong, 360 degree general management foundation.As you approach the end of your MBA year, you have the chance of perosnalising your MBA by choosing ne of four Concentrations: Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship, Finance or Governance & Sustainability - all important topics to empower you to be the leader of the future.Moreover, you have the chance to embark on an unique work placement within a Danish or international company, offering you the opportunity to put your MBA toolkit into action in a forward-thinking organisation. Over the course of four month, you can immerse yourself in a real-world scenario, collaborating with enterprises to tackle diverse challenges that arise. Learn more about the Strategy Project here.
Duration: 1 year
Programme website
Business Administration and Information Systems (MSc) Business & Management 2 years English
Many graduates are initially employed in junior management roles, as digital project or product managers. A large proportion of students are starting their careers in IT, digital or general management consulting. A third route includes various roles that has to do analysis, such as technical or business analysts. Many students are then progressing into senior expert or managerial roles.
Duration: 2 years
Programme website
Executive MBA Business & Management English
About the programme: The Executive MBA (EMBA) from Copenhagen Business School has a unique programme design and offers real-world applicability, providing the platform for you to experience immediate impact in your personal and professional development. The programme will empower you to navigate a turbulent global business environment and become a leader in business who can steer your organisation to sustainable impact and success.Triple accredited and ranked #4 EMBA in the world for 'work experience' by the Financial Times (2023), the CBS EMBA is a personalised programme with a global outlook and a distinctly Scandinavian feel.The CBS EMBA is designed to ensure you benefit from the connections you make and the networks you create. Study alongside executives from a diverse mix of industries and backgrounds.You will see benefits in your current role while you study. By allowing you to choose cases and exam projects from your own organisation, we enable you to put your newfound knowledge straight into practice. Set your business up for long-term success and create immediate ROI for your employer.
Programme website
Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics (The Blue MBA) Business & Management English
The Executive MBA Programme in Shipping and Logistics aims at fulfilling the needs of the entire maritime sector in terms of relevant top management education based on maritime-related cases.The programme is ideal for professionals within the shipping community, but equally relevant for those who deal with shipping either as customer or supplier. Participants come from different countries and represent shipowners, ship operators, logistics providers, financial institutions, insurance companies, shipbuilding and ship repair enterprises, brokers, maritime lawyers, transport consultants, classification societies, maritime administrations, ports, ship equipment producers.Participating in the programme allows you to build an unrivalled, global network of peers which you can enjoy and leverage off for the rest of your career.
Programme website
Business Administration and Sociology (BSc) Business & Management 3 years English
You will develop broad based skills that qualify you for jobs in national and international companies, public institutions, and other organisations, as well as global network organisations. The focus is on research methods and knowledge production for and about organisations.The clear majority of students from BSc SOC continue on a two-year master’s programme for a total of five years of study.
Duration: 3 years
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International Business (BSc) Humanities & Cultural Studies 3 years English
Most BSc IB graduates end up in jobs where there's a clear international dimension.The clear majority of students from BSc IB continue on to a two-year master’s programme for a total of five years of study.
Duration: 3 years
Programme website
CBS Summer University Law English
Join CBS Summer University, one of Europe’s largest and oldest summer programmes. Experience exciting courses taught by brilliant faculty and be inspired by the international environment with participants from over 50 countries.
Programme website
Sales Management (MSc) Business & Management 2 years English
In times of globalisation and digitisation, sales executives and their teams often create the decisive competitive advantage for companies. Among others, we prepare you for the following tasks:
Duration: 2 years
Programme website
General Management and Analytics (MSc) 2 years English
Graduates from MSc General Management and Analytics hold capabilities enabling them to innovate and develop sustainable business models; design, model, and program analytical solutions; apply advanced financial expertise, and carry out complex organizational changes through relationships and dialogue with multiple stakeholders.Graduates hold the capabilities to think and act scientifically, whereby they can carry out scientific inquiries with an aim for decision-making, value creation, and organizational learning.With regard to knowledge, the graduate:
Duration: 2 years
Programme website
Strategic Design and Entrepreneurship (MSSc SDE) 2 years English
Depending on whether you are a CBS Student or a KADK student, you will obtain the following degree:
Duration: 2 years
Programme website
Business Administration and Data Science (MSc) 2 years English
Data Science graduates will accomplish a variety of skills in the domain of business data analytics, using knowledge and insights into practices within business data analytics, with a combination of data science, business, and public policy fields.You can perform specialist functions that requires knowledge and skills from the highest international research in data science and business issues, with an ability to box-in complex problems and take forward actions using data-driven decision making to support organizational strategies.You will be able to facilitate and integrate data-driven decision making into organizational practices by acquiring, producing, and using new knowledge with data science and within new domain areas.
Duration: 2 years
Programme website
Business Administration and Innovation in Health Care Business & Management 2 years English
Duration: 2 years
Programme website
Management of Innovation and Business Development (MSc) 2 years English
In order to address the uncertainties of innovation, entrepreneurship and business development you learn to:
Duration: 2 years
Programme website
Advanced Economics and Finance (MSc) Business & Management 2 years English
The programme has been created to accommodate the need for economists with strong quantitative competencies at banks, mortgage credit institutions, pension funds, insurance companies, investment or central banks and major consultancy companies. These will also typically be the areas in which graduates will find employment. The strong theoretical focus of the programme additionally provides excellent preparation for a PhD study.You will learn to work independently with economic and financial problems, and thus obtain qualifications to work as a key analyst in financial institutions and consultancy as well as in the business community in general wherever strong, quantitative financial and economic skills are needed.The programme also makes you a strong candidate for working in research departments – i.e. in the development of new products in financial institutions, like structured products and derivatives for investment banks.
Duration: 2 years
Programme website
Business and Development Studies (MSc) Business & Management 2 years English
As a graduate in Business and Development Studies you understand business in an intercultural and international context. You have knowledge of how business and development can be united, and of the different market and country specific dynamics you can meet when doing business abroad. You know about the different challenges of doing business abroad and in developing and emerging markets in particular.
Duration: 2 years
Programme website
Erhvervsøkonomi, HA (Projektledelse), Frederiksberg, Studiestart: Sommerstart Danish
Erhvervsøkonomi og markeds- og kulturanalyse, HA i markeds- og kulturanalyse, Frederiksberg, Studiestart: Sommerstart Danish
Erhvervsøkonomi, HA, Frederiksberg, Studiestart: Sommerstart Danish
Erhvervsøkonomi-erhvervsret, HA (jur.), Frederiksberg, Studiestart: Sommerstart Danish
Erhvervsøkonomi-filosofi, HA (fil.), Frederiksberg, Studiestart: Sommerstart Danish
Erhvervsøkonomi-informationsteknologi, HA (it.), Frederiksberg, Studiestart: Sommerstart Danish
Erhvervsøkonomi-matematik, HA (mat.), Frederiksberg, Studiestart: Sommerstart Danish
Erhvervsøkonomi-psykologi, HA (psyk.), Frederiksberg, Studiestart: Sommerstart Danish
Erhvervsøkonomi-virksomhedskommunikation, HA (kom.), Frederiksberg, Studiestart: Sommerstart Danish
Business Administration and Digital Management, Frederiksberg, Study start: Summer Danish
Business Administration and Service Management, Frederiksberg, Study start: Summer Danish
Business Administration and Sociology, Frederiksberg, Study start: Summer Danish
International Business and Politics, Frederiksberg, Study start: Summer Danish
International Business, Frederiksberg, Study start: Summer Danish
International Shipping and Trade, Frederiksberg, Study start: Summer Danish

How to apply to Copenhagen Business School

The standard application path for Copenhagen Business School, broken into five practical steps with the documents and channels you will need at each stage.

  1. 1
    Research programmes at Copenhagen Business School

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Copenhagen Business School offers 48 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Review admissions criteria

    Each programme at Copenhagen Business School has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Gather supporting documents

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Lodge your application

    Apply directly via Copenhagen Business School's online portal at www.cbs.dk. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.

  5. 5
    Confirm receipt and track progress

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Reach the institution by phone at 5798009814821. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Copenhagen Business School

The questions below summarise Copenhagen Business School's vital institutional details — useful as a quick reference before drilling into specific sections.

In which city is Copenhagen Business School?

Copenhagen Business School is based in Frederiksberg, Denmark.

What is Copenhagen Business School's control type?

Copenhagen Business School is a public institution.

Where does Copenhagen Business School stand in university rankings?

Copenhagen Business School holds rank #1833 globally and #8 in Denmark.

What programmes are available at Copenhagen Business School?

Copenhagen Business School delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.

Who recognises Copenhagen Business School?

Yes, Copenhagen Business School is recognised by Ministry of Higher Education and Science.

Where can I learn more about Copenhagen Business School?

Copenhagen Business School's official website is www.cbs.dk.

Top-Ranked Universities in Denmark

Time-trend in rankings matters: rising universities in Denmark may overtake Copenhagen Business School or its peers over your study horizon. Year-on-year movement signals institutional momentum.

Københavns Universitet
Copenhagen · Public · Rank #76
Aarhus Universitet
Aarhus · Public · Rank #121
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Kongens Lyngby · Public · Rank #161
Aalborg Universitet
Aalborg · Public · Rank #286
UN
University of Southern Denmark
Odense M · Public · Rank #331

Faculties at Nearby Universities

Beyond Copenhagen Business School, the surrounding area hosts several universities with overlapping research strengths and faculty mixes. They are worth comparing if location flexibility matters to your decision and you want to keep options open within the same region.

University College Copenhagen
København · Public
Royal Danish Academy of Music
Frederiksberg · Public
Copenhagen Hospitality College
Copenhagen · Est. 1922
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Visual Arts
København · Public
The Danish National School of Performing Arts
København · Public

Where Else to Study Business & Management

Choosing the right Business & Management programme is rarely about one university alone. Institutions across Denmark cover the same discipline as Copenhagen Business School from different academic angles, and the right fit depends on what kind of teaching environment suits you.

IT
IT University of Copenhagen
København S · Public · Rank #1127
IN
International Business Academy
Kolding · Est. 1982
Dania Academy of Higher Education
Randers · Est. 1989
DA
Danish School of Media and Journalism
Århus N · Public · Est. 1971

Universities Often Compared with Copenhagen Business School

Peer cohort diversity — gender, nationality, socioeconomic background — varies more than rankings might suggest. Diversity affects classroom dynamics and post-grad networks.

LO
London Business School
London · Public · Rank #1800
Blekinge Institute of Technology
Karlskrona · Public · Rank #1791
UN
University of Latvia
Riga · Public · Rank #1784
Jönköping University
Jönköping · Private · Rank #1882
Vytautas Magnus University
Kaunas · Public · Rank #1760
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