Copenhagen Business School (CBS)

MSc in Business Administration and Digital Business focuses on the opportunities that IT can provide when private and public organisations interact with their different stakeholders. You will learn to understand and develop IT-based concepts that respond to the needs of the users, organisations and businesses, but also how to implement and commercialise them.

This programme uniquely combines hard analytical skills with an understanding of the relevant business data context for application. Through this combination you will learn how to use theories, models and tools for data analytics to generate actionable insights and develop fact based platforms for decision making by conducting visual, text and predictive analysis.

The program integrates business and general management subjects with technical aspects of digital and information technologies relevant to organizations. It provides a comprehensive education that bridges management principles with the latest advancements in technology, equipping students with the skills needed to navigate and lead in the evolving digital landscape.

Addressing the structural, demographic, technological, and financial challenges confronting health care systems will require radical innovation on a large scale. As these challenges become increasingly complex, the skills necessary to drive and implement transformative health care solutions are becoming more crucial. This program emphasizes the development of expertise in creating and managing groundbreaking innovations, enabling you to contribute effectively to the evolution and improvement of health care systems amidst these pressing challenges.

The MSc in Philosophy and Business (MSc PHIL) enhances your expertise in business philosophy by integrating business economics with philosophical inquiry. This unique blend equips you to tackle complex issues faced by private companies and both private and public organizations through a reflective and analytical approach. By applying philosophical concepts to business theory and practice, you will develop the skills to address and resolve intricate challenges, fostering a deeper understanding of organizational dynamics and decision-making processes.

In this program, you will gain expertise in analyzing the interplay between international business and economic development, with a particular emphasis on developing countries and emerging markets. You will learn to navigate and manage business operations in these regions by understanding their unique economic and cultural contexts. Additionally, the program enhances your academic writing skills in English and develops your oral competencies in a foreign language, such as French, German, or Spanish, equipping you with the necessary communication tools to effectively engage in a global business environment.

The DCM program provides a comprehensive understanding of working in dynamic organizations within a global context marked by diversity, strategic complexity, and continual change. You will acquire skills to effectively manage and adapt to these challenges while honing your ability to communicate in a global setting. The program also emphasizes the enhancement of your oral proficiency in a second language—French, German, or Spanish—while strengthening your academic writing skills in English. This dual focus ensures you are well-prepared to navigate and lead in international and culturally diverse environments.

In the ASC programme you will learn to measure and manage firm value creation. By combining management accounting, performance management and corporate financial management theories, tools, and techniques you will be able to engage in strategic decision making, financial planning, analysis, and control in the finance function and beyond. You will be equipped to pursue a career in finance functions of firms or as management consultants in the CFO domain and beyond.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the structure and operations of financial markets and institutions. Building on advanced quantitative and IT skills, participants will master state-of-the-art theoretical and empirical models for investment decision-making, as well as for the pricing and risk management of stocks, bonds, and derivative securities. This course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate and analyze complex financial systems effectively.

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of financial tools, economic organization, and strategic processes within a company. Participants will learn to support internal decision-making by evaluating potential risks and outcomes associated with these decisions. The course is designed to equip professionals with the skills necessary to analyze and support strategic financial decisions effectively.

This course integrates business economics with decision-driven analytics to enhance informed decision-making for complex business challenges. Emphasizing general management and financial implications, participants will develop the ability to set strategic directions, create value through effective problem-solving, and engage with stakeholders across diverse functional and organizational boundaries.

The MSc in Management of Innovation and Business Development (MIB) equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to understand how organizations can harness innovation and business development to achieve a competitive advantage. The program focuses on strategies and practices that drive innovation and facilitate effective business development, enabling professionals to lead and manage transformative initiatives within their organizations.

This program provides a comprehensive understanding of how an organization’s people and human capital serve as critical drivers of business development and transformation in contemporary organizations. Participants will explore the dynamics of human resources and their impact on organizational growth, equipping them with the insights needed to leverage human capital effectively for strategic advancement and change.

The SAM program offers a comprehensive blend of digital platform strategies, market analytics, and customer psychology to enhance business performance. Participants will develop expertise in multi-channel management and learn to integrate sales and marketing strategies for optimal impact. The program is designed to create value for customers by analyzing market dynamics and utilizing digital tools to effectively merge sales and marketing efforts.

This course integrates theoretical insights with practical understanding of the challenges in strategy, organization, and leadership. Participants will gain a deeper comprehension of management within a context of continuous change and will explore how individual and group actions align with broader business strategies and societal impacts.

This course combines quantitative and qualitative techniques to provide a comprehensive understanding of managing the supply chain as a unified system. Participants will learn to integrate and synchronize both intra- and inter-organizational processes to create customer value. The course equips individuals with the competencies to influence decision-making at both operational and strategic levels in modern business management.

This course provides in-depth knowledge of the latest empirical research and models in economics and finance. Participants will develop the ability to discuss, analyze, and address real-life problems related to economic and financial decision-making in corporations. The course also explores the fluctuations and drivers of financial markets and provides opportunities to test innovative ideas at the forefront of academic research.

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the international, political, economic, and legal dynamics that shape the global environment. Participants will acquire the ability to critically analyze and understand the interplay between political and business dynamics, and their mutual influences.

OIE focuses on how to design and manage processes of innovation and entrepreneurship at all levels in society and businesses. In a co-creative and case-based learning environment, we will uncover both the theoretical and practical aspects of managing the processes that lead to the creation, implementation, and growth of innovative new ventures. With this approach you will acquire the necessary skills to start a business, create innovations, manage change and resources, and lead others in the process of turning a new idea into a viable business.

This course offers comprehensive knowledge in strategic design and business, alongside a range of methods for designing, managing, and commercializing sustainable products and processes. Participants will gain practical experience in developing solutions to real-world business challenges through collaborative projects with industry partners and fellow students from design and architecture disciplines. Supervision and guidance will be provided by faculty from both CBS and the Royal Danish Academy of Design, Architecture and Conservation.

This course examines contemporary challenges to citizen welfare in China and Europe, focusing on managing and participating in social innovation at the intersection of the public and private sectors in both regions. Conducted at the Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research (SDC) on the Yanqihu campus north of Beijing, the program provides insights into cross-cultural social innovation practices and strategies.