CBS FULL-TIME MBA

COPENHAGEN BUSINESS SCHOOLFULL-TIME MBA PROGRAMMETriple-accredited Full-time MBA programme starting in September 2015For more information, please visit www.cbs.dk/ftmba

One-year, Full-time MBA Triple-accredited

Focus on Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability

Small class size with an intimate

learning environment

Over 40% women Over 90% international

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Contents

Welcome to Copenhagen Business School 4

Experience Scandinavian Excellence 5

A Unique Learning Experience 6

Leadership Discovery Process 8

Entrepreneurship 9

Sustainable Business Practices 10

Integrated Strategy Project 11

Programme Outline 12

Course Content 13

Careers 17

Faculty and Learning Approach 19

The MBA Alumni Network 20

Admission and Fees 21

Wonderful Copenhagen 22

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Welcome to Copenhagen Business SchoolCopenhagen Business School is an international institution dedicated to lifelong learning and educating business leaders.

One of Europe's Largest Business SchoolsCopenhagen Business School (CBS) was founded in 1917 to meet the business sector’s demand for highly qualified people. Today, it is one of the largest business schools in Europe with over 20,000 students. CBS offers a comprehensive range of programmes in business economics and modern languages for international business communication on Bachelor's, Master's and PhD level.

Inspiring Tomorrow's Leader At the cutting edge of lifelong learning and leadership development for executives and professionals, CBS offers a Full-time MBA, an Executive MBA and a wide range of Executive Master programmes. Additionally, CBS has a strong portfolio of company- specific courses and industry-specific programmes available.

We believe that you, as a manager, can only create true value for your organisation when your management knowledge is leveraged by personal competence. Developing your competence/skills is a natural part of the quality assurance of CBS executive programmes. Capitalising upon its position as the largest business school in Northern Europe, CBS has created close ties and partner ships with leading companies in the region, facilitating your transition into the job market.

High-quality Executive EducationCBS is among fewer than 50 business schools worldwide to hold the triple crown of international accreditations: AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. In addition to these accreditations, CBS has been chosen as the only university to represent Denmark by CEMS, Community of European Management Schools. CBS also belongs to PIM, Partnership in International Management, an international consortium of prestigious business schools.

38%

80%

salary increase for CBS MBA graduates

of CBS MBAs are employed within six months of graduating

Participants in the Copenhagen MBA Class of 2014

Total students: 35

46% Women

Average work experience: 7 years

Average age: 32

14 Nationalities

Triple-crown of accreditations

EQUIS AACSB

AMBA

Figures are based on statistics from MBA graduates 2010-2013

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Experience Scandinavian ExcellenceThe triple-accredited Full-time MBA at CBS will change you, challenge you and boost your professional profile.

Talented ProfessionalsThe triple-accredited one-year Full-time MBA programme at Copenhagen Business School attracts talented professionals from around the globe to Denmark for an intensive and rewarding learning experience. International in outlook, the foundation of our programme is based on Scandinavian thinking, which is characterised by trust, teamwork and respect for the individual. During the MBA, you will get a chance to explore the Scandinavian leadership approach and work with successful executives and professionals as mentors and coaches.

Preparing You to LeadOur MBA is a well-balanced programme, designed to prepare you to manage, lead and transform businesses and make a difference. You will learn to master the business essentials through the core courses, discover your personal strength through our Leadership Discovery Process, and develop your capacity for creative thinking and identi fying business opportunities in the Entrepreneurial Mindset course.

Cross-disciplinary ApproachAt CBS, our approach to research and education is cross-disciplinary. As an MBA participant, you will also learn to broaden your perspective when approaching complex business challenges, as well as create synergy and integration across functional areas

of management. Furthermore, the programme will allow you to appreciate multiple perspectives and become appreciative of new methods. Strong Links to Danish IndustryThe Internationally-recognised CBS has access to many successful and innovative businesses in Denmark. You will find a strong corporate presence from Danish and international firms, who are always happy to engage with the programme and its activities. These companies are involved as speakers, recruiters, and clients of the final integrated strategy projects. Furthermore, each year, a high profile, successful business leader assumes the role of class ambassador.

Copenhagen: A Very Livable CityOnce in Copenhagen, you will quickly discover why its inhabitants rank themselves as some of the happiest people in the world. Clean beaches and green forests are rarely more than half an hour’s drive away and a well-functioning, flexible and healthy working culture ensures that citizens enjoy a well-functioning, flexible and healthy work-life balance. Copenhagen also offers an abundance of cultural activities and navigating the city is easy – you just hop on your bike and cruise along one of the many bike lanes.

Anyone looking at becoming a well-groomed business leader, who wants to develop pragmatic insights into people and the workings of an organisation, should definitely consider CBS.”

— Swati SethFull-time MBA class of 2014. From India, with a background in Psychology.

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CBS Full-time MBAA unique learning experience

An Exclusive MBA ProgrammeRestricted in size and selective in admission, this is an exclusive MBA programme with a group of smart, engaged and experienced international students. CBS is not a student factory, but a thought machine where your brain is charged and challenged in various ways from day one. The programme has world class coverage of all core management disciplines, combined with relevant elective courses, all taught by a well-respected international faculty.

State-of-the-art Facilities in the Heart of CopenhagenCBS is a modern university with its main campus located in exclusive buildings in Frederiksberg, close to the heart of Copenhagen. MBA classes take place in state-of-the-art facilities located just next to Frederiksberg Have, one of the most attractive green spaces in Copenhagen. The Scandinavian building is characterised by natural light, open space and innovative architecture, and is designed to inspire and facilitate learning. We believe that offering an open, inspiring and pleasant environment is the first step towards making you feel welcome and at home at CBS, thus enabling you to excel academically. As an MBA student, you will be surrounded by students from all corners of the world who have moved to Copenhagen to fulfil their MBA ambition and you will quickly be a part of the social activities that take place on and off campus.

Informal Learning EnvironmentThe courses reflect a Scandinavian management style where social responsibility permeates the entire curriculum. Creative thinking and entre preneurship are central aspects of the programme. Your leadership skills are honed through the Leadership Discovery Process, which offers simulations and unique mentoring sessions where participants share ideas with seasoned executives. Your classes are conducted in an informal learning atmosphere where knowledge and understanding are formed through input from experts and joint reflection. Everything can be questioned and challenged in the quest for new insight and it is paramount that you have fun in the process!

As an MBA student, you will be surrounded by students from all corners of the world who have moved to Copenhagen to fulfil their MBA ambition.

The diversity of the MBA class, as well as the individual attention you will receive from the faculty, make the programme stand out. Furthermore, Copenhagen is a wonderful city to live in, supporting its green city image by featuring numerous bike lanes, parks, city beaches and a CSR-conscious corporate agenda.”

— Birthe Larsen, Full-time MBA Associate Dean, CBS.

#16Globally

QS TOP MBA RANKINGS 2013-14

#9in Europe

The Leadership Discovery Process is not only one of the largest selling points of the programme, it is also one of the most worthwhile journeys I have ever taken.”

— Kanupriya Sharma,

Full-time MBA class of 2013.

From India/America, with a background in Medicine.

Explore Your Leadership PotentialExercising leadership engages one’s whole being. During the MBA, you will take a journey of personal and professional development with numerous opportunities to explore what leadership is and to develop your capacity to exercise it effectively and responsibly. The objectives of the Leadership Discovery Process are to develop an understanding of yourself, learn your true leadership style, appreciate the differences in others and enhance your ability to work in different teams. Topics such as cognitive coaching, the functioning of the brain, team dynamics, situational leadership and human understanding are explored. You will be guided to solve specific tasks and reflexive exercises both individually and in teams.

Action-based LearningThe leadership simulators offer you the opportunity to approach leadership from a 'learning by doing' perspective. Through a series of outdoor activities, you take turns to perform as a leader. Setting the scene for your own performance, you will receive feedback from your peers, as well as the coaches in the areas of teamwork, communication, interpersonal skills and leadership skills. In preparing you to lead, you will be guided to apply the Leadership Discovery Process to your real life.

Mentorship ProgrammeThe mentorship programme is designed to support the Leadership Discovery Process and runs in tandem, offering you an opportunity to discuss practical leadership issues with seasoned executives in Scandinavian firms. You will be taught to challenge your assumptions about your team members and effectively transfer the theory you have learned into practice. Having access to experienced executives who will teach and guide you through real-life management challenges, is an aspect of the programme many MBA students find immensely helpful. The skills you will develop, the advice you will receive, and the insight you will gain will bring value for years to come.

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Leadership Discovery ProcessTake a journey of personal and professional development and explore what effective leadership really entails. In the leadership module, you will challenge your perspectives and develop your abilities through a series of exercises and activities.

The Leadership Discovery Process can’t really be defined as a 'subject' in the conventional way. It is more a personal journey, exploring one’s strengths and weaknesses and learning how this can help you to be an effective leader.” — Emiliano Di Giorgio

Full-time MBA class of 2014. From Italy, with a background in Engineering.

Becoming an EntrepreneurWe do more than let you dream, we stimulate you to broaden your mind in search for the right opportunities. We teach you how to analyse them, study and develop them into practical business concepts. We help you build a business model with tailor-made entry and growth strategies. We motivate you to start your own business.

Opportunity RecognitionOur unique entrepreneur development programme is all about opportunity recognition and analysis, using your profile as a starting point. Our programme for developing business models and business plans has a clear goal of turning opportunities into real ventures. We offer you an outstanding entrepreneurial learning experience through the following avenues:

• Practical assignments in association with seasoned entrepreneurs, innovative teachers and guest speakers.

• Coaching and advisory board participation.

• Business plan competitions in collaboration with Venture Cup Denmark as well as the VCIC – Venture Capital Investment Competition.

You will get to understand the start-up process and explore the entrepreneurial mindset, in which opportunities are transformed into businesses.

Advisory Board The A-Board is an advisory board programme for small and medium sized companies, where you and another two students sit on the Board of Advisors with the entrepreneur(s) from the company and the Chairman of the Board. By acting as an adviser on the A-board, you will help entrepreneurs develop their companies by assisting them in making important decisions and clarifying their vision and mission.

Venture CupVenture Cup is a cross-disciplinary business plan competition run by five Danish universities. By participating, you will get a chance to turn ideas and research into viable business opportunities and to test your abilities as an entrepreneur. CBS Full-time MBA supports Venture Cup’s aim to increase the number of skilled entrepreneurs and start-up companies by encouraging you and your classmates to enter the competition.

MBA AcceleratorThe MBA Accelerator is an elective course designed for students who are interested in starting their own companies or creating projects within companies. The course includes short motivational lectures, but is primarily driven by students meeting with mentors (experienced investors, researchers and entrepreneurs) to develop a business idea into a business development plan. During this course, you will build your knowledge about business models, market development, prototyping and business platforms, and by the end craft a business development plan and pitch your idea.

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EntrepreneurshipOne of the most valuable elements of CBS Full-time MBA programme is the entrepreneurship module. Our programme for developing business models and business plans also has a clear goal of turning opportunities into real value.

Participating in the advisory board as an entrepreneur was a great experience where we got to meet some new contacts and discuss our business with people from other backgrounds. It put things in perspective and served to increase our awareness of our idea as a business venture.”

— Mie Albæk Nielsen and Caroline Hansen,Les Femmes Regionales

See the MBA Accelerator in action:

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Sustainable Business PracticesDenmark is at the forefront of CSR and sustainable business practices. As such, there is no better place than CBS for furthering your knowledge within this complex field.

Denmark – At the Forefront of CSRConsumers, investors and stakeholders are becoming increasingly aware of the manner in which a company is run. Running your business in a sustainable manner is a longevity strategy which should be integrated across departments, from marketing to financial accounting. Denmark is at the forefront of corporate social responsibility and sustainable business practices, and as such there is no better place on the planet to learn about effective sustainable business practices.

Explore Sustainable Business PracticesThe sustainable business practices module spans six months and forms a bridging course, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature which characterises corporate sustainability. Through this course, you will explore different issues in corporate sustainability and responsible management and assess the risks and opportunities that are associated with each of the core management courses of the Full-time MBA programme. As a result, you will receive a 360 degree view of corporate sustainability as it applies to various business functions and areas. Towards the end of your MBA year, you will have gained in-depth CSR knowledge and possess the ability to put sustainable business practice to work in a real-life situation.

Beyond the ClassroomIf you want to deepen your understanding of corporate sustainability as it relates to both daily life and the workplace, you have the opportunity to join the Net Impact global network and other platforms on campus. This will allow you to build a network, as well as exchange ideas with other students and professionals across various industries, furthering your knowledge and insight into this complex field.

The Sustainable Business Practices discipline is a great opportunity to better understand how companies are facing the current sustainability challenges and at the same time learn how to apply them in real life.”

- Fernando Sasdelli, Full-time MBA class of 2014. From Brazil, with a background in Engineering.

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At the end of your MBA year, you will get the chance to put your new skills to practice by working closely with a company based in the region on a strategic challenge.

Real-life Business Case Your MBA will conclude with an Integrated Strategy Project (ISP), in which you will combine the knowledge, skills and tools you have acquired throughout the programme and apply them to a real-life business case. Teams of MBA participants, under the guidance of faculty and experienced executives, conduct an integrated strategy study for an internationally oriented company in Denmark and the Øresund region. The project tests your ability to utilise relevant theories, models and methods and apply them to form a strategy. You will identify a strategic problem in an organisation, extract the relevant data, analyse and structure the problem and then present the solution in a brief and precise manner for the company you work with. More than 800 ISP projects have been completed through our programme and, as such, we have positive working relationships with many companies in the region.

Strategy Projects – ExamplesBelow are a few examples of strategy projects our MBA students have taken on in the past:

• Formulating a strategy for entering a new market

• Exploring new business opportunities

• Establishing new approaches to supplier relationships

• Identifying acquisition targets

• Presenting a product market strategy

Collaborating with CBS Full-time MBAs has allowed us to make fast, strategic decisions based on structured empirical data, thorough analyses, and recommendations combining insights from multiple industries – an opportunity that is rarely readily available to entrepreneurial start-ups.”

- Mikkel Lucas Overby, PhDPartner & Commercial Director, Serious Games Interactive

Integrated Strategy Project

The following companies have recently recruited MBA students for jobs or strategy projects:

Accenture

Agrotech

Alfa Laval

A.P. Møller

aquilo

Baltic

BMW

Carlsberg

COWI

Credit Suisse

Danfoss

Danske Bank

Deloitte

Dong ENERGY

E&Y

Emerson

FL Smidth

GN Resound

Harboe

Hewlett Packard

IKEA

Implement Consulting

Nestle

Novo Nordisk

Pandora

Politiken

Quartz & Co

Radiometer

Saxo Bank

Schneider Electric

Serious Games Interactive

Siemens

SimCorp

TV2 SPORT

Vestas

Xerox

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Programme Outline

CBS Full-Time MBA — Programme Outline

Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3

— Organisational Behaviour

— Management Accounting

— Marketing Management

— Economics

— Human Resource Management

— Entrepreneurial Mindset

— Organisational Leadership

— Financial Accounting

— Change Management

— Operations Management

— Corporate Finance

— Strategic Management

— Sustainable Business Practices

ElectivesIn the third trimester, each student chooses five electives out of the eight to ten courses on offer. The electives vary from year to year.

Integrated Strategy ProjectThe crown of the programme is the Integrated Strategy Project, where you will work closely with a company based in the region on a strategic challenge and put your MBA skills to practice.

Leadership Discovery Process

Innovation & Entrepreneurship / A-Board / Venture Cup

Sustainability

Key Programme DatesPlease note that that dates provided are are indicative and subject to change.

For the exact course dates, please re-fer to your class schedule, distributed at the beginning of the first semester.

Pre-MBA: 7-11 September 2015

Programme Introduction:14-15 September 2015

Classes commence: 16 September 2015

Christmas break: 17 December 2015-3 January 2016

Easter break: 21-28 March 2016

Programme ends: 20 August 2016

The CBS Full-time MBA curriculum has been carefully designed to gradually build up your skills and knowledge, testing and challenging you along the way.

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Course ContentThe teaching in the MBA auditorium includes the use of cases, guest speakers, simulations and active participation. Throughout the MBA year, you will be evaluated through a mixture of exams, papers, group work, presentations and class participation.

Trimester 1 Organisational Behaviour & Managerial Decision–Making The course provides you with the necessary conceptual tools to manage organisational behaviour effectively. It covers key dimensions of managing people and work processes, and examines the complexities of real organisational life, including diversity, negotiation, decision-making, teams, emotion in the workplace, and work/life management. By way of readings, cases, lectures and simulations, the course aims to enhance your professional skills in handling intra-organisational dynamics.

Management Accounting The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding and appreciation of the strengths and limitations of an organisation's account-ing systems in regard to management. The course provides a framework for analysing and understanding these accounting systems (such as budgeting, reporting, analysis and management of cost, responsibility accounting and transfer pricing), as well as the design of comprehensive approaches to performance management. Furthermore, the course reflects on the internal accounting system’s role in keeping the firm and its members honest, responsible, and able to actively engage in activity that is both economically, environmentally and socially sustainable (ie. manage the triple bottom line).

Marketing Management The objective of this course is to familiarise you with the analytical concepts, frameworks, models and methods that have become fundamental to marketing decision-making as well as to marketing strategy. The course guides you through the development and use of marketing models in all four areas of market management: market sensing, market relating, market prioritising, and market creation. Emphasis is given to understanding markets and customers in order to implement value-creating solutions for both customers and suppliers. The course covers business-to-consumer and business -to-business marketing.

Economics The course covers the broad fields of microeconomics and macroeconomics. The aim is to provide an understanding of how economic principles can be used in decision-making and to predict the effects of changes in the economic environment where firms operate. In the microeconomics part of the course, the focus is on cost analysis, pricing strategies, and strategic interaction in markets. The sessions on macroeconomics focus on the economic aspects that shape the environment of business. It reviews the current situation of the economy, both nationally and internationally, which may be of importance for the world economy. Key concepts are total production and income, unemployment, inflation, the rate of interest, the trade balance, exchange

Over the past year I have been challenged and inspired by my professors, my fellow students and by business leaders in ways that I never imagined. This year has changed my life and I would enthusiastically encourage anyone considering CBS to go for it!”

- Heather Thomas, Full-time MBA class of 2014. From the United Kingdom, with a background in Communications and Development.

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rates, etc. The aim is to be able to explain the determinants of economic developments both in the short- and long-term, and to understand the impact on the economy from the various shocks that hit it and the impact of subsequent policy. The Economics course provides numerous applications of the concepts to current real world problems firms face.

Human Resource Management The objective of this course is to provide you with a better understanding of the key components and concepts of strategic human resource management. Drawing upon a wide range of disciplines, including organisational behaviour, strategy psychology and economics, we present, discuss and apply theories, frameworks and tools to manage human resources more effectively and to support the strategic objectives of the firm. The course is taught using the 'case-based teaching' method, which assumes inductive knowledge generation and involves high-energy discussion, debate and interaction.

Entrepreneurial Mindset This course focuses on the manager as an entrepreneur. A balance must be achieved between disciplined management and entrepreneurship in great organisations. But how can entrepreneurship take different forms e.g. by reconstructing business models? How can a company be structured for entrepreneurship? How can middle-level managers' entrepreneurial behaviour be modelled? These are some of the questions to be discussed in the entrepreneurial mindset course.

Trimester 2 Financial Accounting This course provides you with an introduction to fundamental financial accounting concepts and issues. The objective is to develop your ability to read, understand, evaluate and use financial statements. Core topics include the balance sheet, the income statement, the cash flow statement and relevant financial ratios. With a focus on the strengths and limitations of financial reporting in a multinational setting, the course is viewed from the vantage points of both managers and investors.

Change Management This course examines theories of change and development as they apply to organisations, groups and individuals. It explores the way in which different theoretical perspectives on change are reflected in the range of approaches that can be applied to the diagnosis and solving of problems in organisations. Attention is given to the critical issues that need to be considered when developing and implementing a plan for change, such as organisational politics, stakeholder management, strategic leadership, communication, motivating others to change, maintaining control during the change process, and choice and sequencing of interventions. Attention is also given to change agency and styles of intervention.

Multinational Operations and Supply Chain ManagementOperations and Supply Chain Management is concerned with the development, production, and delivery of goods and services to the final customer. Supply chains are often organised around complex multinational networks where sourcing of inputs, production processes, and distribution channels are tied together by integrative information and knowledge transformation processes. In this course, you will explore how to develop operations and supply chain strategies that satisfy customer needs through collaboration, technology and process improvement. Through the course, you will develop the capabilities to integrate the concepts of operations and supply chain management into your own business context.

Doing an MBA at CBS is a life-changing and rewarding experience. Teaming up with fellow international students, learning from a world-class faculty, and living in a city which embraces innovation and entrepreneurship, are all part of the experience which will stretch your mind and challenge your perspectives. We would be

proud to welcome you onboard!”

— Poul Hedegaard, MBA Director, CBS.

PLACEMENT BY FUNCTION

General Management

Consultant

Senior Management

Sales/Marketing Management

Business Development

Product Management

Production/Operations

Analyst

Finance & Accounting

Advertising/Communication Manager

Other

18%

18%

18%

8%

6%

5%

5%

4%

3%

1%

12%

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Corporate Finance Corporate Finance mirrors the financial future of a company. You will first be introduced to the basic risk and return concepts and subsequently develop finance related performance measurement concepts and link them to issues of capital structure. Sustainable growth is a key model for understanding of how to manage a company financially and the course therefore provides you with an understanding of how the capital market works and introduces you to the advantages and drawbacks of various new finance instruments. Further topics covered by the course include: portfolio management /asset management, as well as venture capital and key employee stock options within knowledge intensive companies.

Strategic Management This course introduces different analytical frameworks for you to understand the nature of strategic issues that you, as a manager, must address. The work of strategic leaders is characterised as that of organisational designers and managers of human systems for sustainable value creation. We discuss

the essential content of strategies at the business unit, corporate, and global levels. We also use different models to analyse important sources of change in the macroenvironment and the role you, as the strategic manager, play in helping the company to adapt to these changes. We consider cognitive and ethical challenges in managing strategic issues and discuss the meaning of strategic leadership.

International Business This course is focused on the management of the international business environment and on internationalisation strategies. By concentrating on the main themes of international business, the course will familiarise you with the various approaches and techniques employed in analysing a foreign environment. The objective is to provide you with an understanding of the complex relationships between different aspects of society, which have tremendous implications for businesses. Inevitably, this course takes a cross-disciplinary approach. The course offers tools and concepts that will enable you to understand and analyse

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aspects of the international business environment. We will thus highlight specific challenges associated with managing multinational corporations in various economies and their business environments.

Trimester 3

Elective CoursesIn addition to the 12 core courses in business essentials, you will have the opportunity to select five out of the eight to ten elective courses that are offered. The electives vary from year to year, but below are examples of the courses which may be on offer:

• Negotiations• Mergers & Acquisitions• Leading Responsible Corporations• Corporate Governance• Business Development• Innovation Management• Cleantech• Organisational Analysis• Enterprise-wide Risk Management• Economics of Strategy• International Business

Entrepreneurship, Leadership and SustainabilityThe three pillars of the programme – entrepreneurship, leadership and sustainability – feature as action-basedlearning activities throughout the year. These important themes are incorporated throughout the curriculum, providing you with a 360 degree learning experience and a practical perspective on how to apply these aspects onto each core business area.

I can honestly say that doing the Full-time MBA at CBS was an amazing experience which both stretched and challenged me. In my new role, I utilise the skills I have learned

every day.”

— Richard Hungerford, Full-time MBA class of 2012 and winner of the entrepreneurship award

Pre-MBA Introduction week

We also offer a one-week optional pre-MBA for DKK 7500 which we highly recommend you to participate in. This is an excellent opportunity to familiarise yourself with Economics and Accounting, particularly if you come from a Humanities background and have not yet encountered these topics.

The Pre-MBA also serves as a valuable refresher course for those of you who have taken these subjects before, but have been out of university for a few years and are out of practice.

You will be required to attend introduction week, which gives you the chance to adapt to your new environment at CBS and to get to know your fellow MBA students.

To kick-start the MBA, you will find yourself warmly welcomed by the administration and faculty. You will be invited to participate in social activities to facilitate your transition into the MBA and life in Copenhagen.

The Crown of the Programme: Integrated Strategy Project The crown of the programme is the final strategy project, where you will channel your new-found business skills and knowledge into a real-life strategic challenge. You and your fellow students work together in a small group, acting as advisers to a company in the region, obtaining information and analysing data and translating this into a strategic plan for the relevant business unit. Many MBA students speak of the strategy project as the highlight of the year, as it tests and challenges your entire MBA skillset. It also provides you with an unmatched opportunity to create ties and relations to an internationally-oriented company that is based here in the region.

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Accelerate Your CareerThe MBA programme offers many opportunities for you to accelerate your career development. Some of you may have the ambition to work on a more strategic level in your prior industry or functional area; others may want to explore another industry or country. The ‘Careers’ module is regarded as an integral component of the MBA programme. We aim to serve the needs of both yourself, as an MBA student, and potential employers. One-on-one coaching sessions take place with each participant throughout the programme. Furthermore, workshops are held to improve your job search skills. Topics covered in these workshops include goal setting, CV writing, motivational letter writing, interviewing, presentation, networking and negotiation skills. We are prepared to inspire, engage and coach you to take control of your career through personal as well as group sessions.

Working in DenmarkScandinavia is well known for its flexible work culture and healthy work/life balance. Many MBA students decide to stay on after graduation and find employment in one of the many international companies with headquarters in Scandinavia. Denmark features one of the most transparent and straightforward visa systems in the world, allowing you to apply for a three year green card – a temporary work and residence permit – after your MBA.

Placement by Industry

Information Technology and Telecom

Finance & Security

Health Care & Pharma

Management Consulting

Marketing & Communications

Manufacturing/Operations

Energy

Consulting (Other)

Consumer Goods

Shipping

Cleantech

Education

Property/Real Estate

Other

15%

13%

9%

7%

7%

6%

5%

5%

5%

5%

3%

3%

2%

15%

CareersThe CBS Full-time MBA programme takes you beyond the basics to a complete understanding of the forces that will be shaping business in the future. We prepare you for senior management challenges and responsibilities.

30%of MBAs choose to remain and work in Denmark.

The Career Services is a very valuable part of the MBA programme as it builds a close relationship between CBS graduates and leading companies in the Nordic region. It has helped me a lot with my job search and taught me how

to get the most out of my CV."

— Elmar Jung,Full-time MBA class of 2014. From Germany, with a background in Communications Science.

How have Alumni put their MBAs into practice?

After working for more than a decade, I decided to do an MBA with aspirations of changing my career path and moving into management consulting. However, because my experience had only been in the hi-tech industry, I knew that I would have to make a strong case in order to gain entry into a management consulting firm.

Fortunately, the CBS Full-time MBA provided me with the right tools and enabled me to make this challenging career transition. During job interviews, the holistic view of a business issue, leadership skills with an emphasis on trust, and practical hands-on experience were quite useful when discussing a business case. I was able to demonstrate a strong knowledge of theory and a breadth of experience, all from the MBA programme.

Today I work as a management consultant in Quartz+Co, a first-tier management consulting company. Based in Denmark, it already has a reach far beyond the country’s borders and an ambition to become the leading management consulting firm in the Nordic region.

My time at Quartz+Co has been packed with interesting strategy projects where I am able to use the knowledge I gained during the MBA. I have found change management methods useful when communicating a strategic change within an organisation and corporate finance knowledge instrumental when I work with private equity firms. Additionally, CBS’s unique leadership module provided helpful insights into managing my energy. I use these tools daily in order to keep up with my demanding work.

Before the MBA I was a program manager for an NGO in Germany, where I was mainly responsible for conducting workshops and preparing volunteers for international exchange programmes. Now, after finishing my MBA at CBS, I am a cLEAN®-consultant in strategy & processes in Device R&D for the Danish company Novo Nordisk. The C in cLEAN stands for current and it is Novo Nordisk’s way of ensuring lean operations – a task that is particularly interesting in a R&D environment with constantly changing projects. My tasks are to run risk assessment workshops with the projects, to give feedback to managers, and to manage cross functional improvement projects.

My MBA is the backbone of my professional life, in particular the business and leadership tools essential for strategic consultancy and improvements, projects that affect both processes and people. I have found the MBA to be the fine difference, giving me the quality assurance and the confidence to know I can do it! – even when working for a great company like Novo Nordisk. The MBA gives me a 360 degree understanding of business, empowering me to work in various directions. In hindsight, the leadership training at CBS is of particularly high value to me; it enables me to take action on my job, and gives me a deeper understanding of its processes.

— Martin Paulsen, Class of 2013

Before joining CBS, I worked as a consultant in Customer Relationship Management. I am an ardent fan of mathematics and analytics – and always knew that I was a number-oriented person. Before the MBA, I worked for a Danish company for over two years and experienced the unique Danish leadership style. Its stark contrast to Indian leadership, the lack of hierarchy and the openness were intriguing and led me to choose CBS to pursue my MBA.

CBS gave me a unique opportunity to experience people from different cultures 24/7 in an intense and fun-filled environment. Every day brought something new – meaning every day I was learning. The biggest achievement

for me was discovering my people side. During the Leadership Discovery Process, I became more aware of this part of me, learned how to combine it with the correct leadership style and how to use the right coaching tools to lead.

Today I work at IKEA as a business navigator. I manage performance across all categories on the supply chain side, and am actively involved with change management within the organisation. It is a continuous melting pot of managing people’s needs, in addition to the figures and numbers on a daily basis. Without having learned the art of combining these these two aspects – people and numbers – in the MBA, I wouldn’t have felt at ease and enjoyed my job the way I do today!

— Rahul Shah, Class of 2013

— Priyanka Bansal, Class of 2013

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Faculty and Learning ApproachMBA classes are taught in state-of-the-art campus facilities, the faculty is engaged and of world-class standards, and the campus resources that complement classroom learning are plentiful.

State-of-the-art FacilitiesCBS is an urban university primarily located in four modern buildings in Frederiksberg, close to the heart of Copenhagen. All CBS buildings are within walking distance of each other and are also easily accessible by Metro. Bright, Scandinavian-style open space buildings characterise all facilities at CBS, but the MBA students also enjoy an unrivalled panoramic view of Frederiksberg Have, one of the most attractive green spaces in Copenhagen. Student facilities include multi-media labs, breakout rooms for group and project work and well-staffed information desks. An outstanding and modern library and a Learning Resource Centre with excellent IT facilities enables you to keep abreast of and up-to-date with everything you need or want to know while doing your MBA. Wireless access is available everywhere on campus.

World-class FacultyCBS is a university that covers a wide range of disciplines within the social sciences and the humanities at the highest scholarly level. The university is distinguished by its breadth of research areas and educational programmes, a breadth that is generated by the strong and pleasant innovative culture. In the MBA programme, our faculty strikes a balance between the science and the art of management. We innovate – yet keep the fundamentals in

sight. Our widely recognised faculty includes some of the world’s leading management experts. They are coaches and scholars, conducting cutting-edge research and exploring the results in the auditoriums.

Corporate LinksThe Corporate Partner Programme is established on a university-wide basis to create opportunities for students and businesses to meet through company presentations, events, assignment and case studies. In addition, each MBA class is assigned an experienced executive as class ambassador, to further facilitate networking. As an MBA student, you will be featured in the annual CV book, which is distributed to companies, alumni and partners.

Public concern about environmental and social issues has profoundly transformed the competitive field. Rather than uniformly changing the market conditions for all, corporate sustainability impacts firms differently. This translates into both risks and opportunities, which

we will explore here at CBS.”

— Dr. Kai Hockerts, Professor, CBS.

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Continued Learning and DevelopmentThe alumni network is an important factor when candidates choose their MBA programme. At CBS, our MBA Alumni Society has more than 1,200 members of over 60 different nationalities. We are committed to providing our MBA alumni with opportunities to keep up-to-date with the most recent trends and developments within academia and business. This happens through a range of business events with guest speakers from academia and the Danish business community, both within our MBA Alumni Society, with our partner CBS Executive and the

wider CBS community. With these events we encourage and ensure the continued learning and development of our MBA alumni in a relevant context. Alumni are kept informed through our LinkedIn group, our website and the monthly MBA Insight newsletter.

Alumni Involvement Applying their knowledge and staying engaged at CBS is at the heart of many alumni. Throughout your time at CBS, you will meet your fellow MBA alumni as mentors, advisors and Strategy Project hosts. This involvement from practicing professionals creates strong relations for students to leverage upon and ensures the continued high quality and development of our MBA programmes.

The MBA Alumni Society is a professional association that welcomes MBA students to network across industries and functional areas. We are proud to be a society of so many decision makers in Denmark

and abroad."

— Charlotte Fly Anderson, Full-time MBA Graduate class of 2005 and VP of Sales and Marketing, Rosendahl Design Group

The MBA Alumni NetworkWith the longest-running and most-extensive international MBA alumni network in Denmark, CBS is committed to providing its MBA graduates with opportunities for creating life-long professional relations as well as continued learning and personal development through business events, master classes, and social gatherings.

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Admission and FeesWe encourage you to apply as soon as you have made your decision. You will be assessed on the basis of excellent career achievements and previous academic performance.

These estimates of expenses are calculated on the basis of a single student during their one-year stay in Copenhagen. Participants are strongly advised to estimate their own personal costs of living.

Admissions Requirement We are especially interested in recruiting participants with leadership potential and entrepreneurial spirit as well as the necessary passion, hunger and drive to complete an intensive year of MBA studies. The programme consistently attracts talented and diverse professionals, and you will benefit from your peers' various backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. You are expected to have a university degree (minimum Bachelor's degree) or an equivalent professional qualification and have gained at least three years of full- time work experience after your qualification. All other criteria are available on our home page.

Tuition FeeFor the Full-time MBA programme commencing in September 2015, the tuition fee will be DKK 319,000. Furthermore, the required text books, transportation, lodging and other living expenses for a single student is estimated at DKK 120,500 for the one-year programme. A non-refundable tuition reservation fee is required upon acceptance to the programme. This instalment is applied towards the full tuition fee. The remaining tuition will be payable in two instalments. Non-EU/EEA students must pay an additional administrative fee. Some special permit holders may be exempt from this. Please visit our home page for further details.

Application ProcessThe Full-time MBA programme starts each September. There are three application deadlines throughout the year, but we strive to provide feedback and assessment on applications on an ongoing basis. These deadlines enable our Admissions Committee to review the applicant and enrolment base in an effort to build a truly well-rounded and diverse cohort. Please visit our website for application deadlines. After we have received your application form and all required supporting documents, we will notify you if you have been invited to an interview. Interviews take place in Copenhagen and other locations around the world, via telephone or video conferencing. You may apply using our online application system on our website: www.cbs.dk/ftmba

Estimated expenses2015-2016

Programme tuition fee DKK 319,000(non-EU fee:17,200)

EUR 43,000(non EU-fee: 2,300)

(approx.)

USD 59,000(non-EU fee: 3,000 )

(approx.)

Housing

Food/personal expenses

Books

Estimated total (excluding tuition fee)

66,000

38,000

16,500

120,500

8,900

5,200

2,250

16,350

12,100

7.000

3,050

22,150

Tuition fee is payable in Danish Kroner only. The indication in Euros and USD are based on the exchange rate per March 2014.

We want talented, highly motivated individuals with a global mindset who have excelled in their career and are keen to take their skillset and business knowledge to the

next level.”

— Thuli Skosana, Admissions Manager, Full-time MBA, CBS.

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Wonderful CopenhagenCopenhagen is a delightful city to live in – quality of life is high, green spaces are easily accessible, and a majority of the population use their bike to get around, setting the standards for low-emission living. Through its strategic placement in the heart of the Øresund region, Copenhagen is a buzzing business hub and home to a wide variety of companies, offering numerous career opportunities.

Green CityAs one of the world’s top cities for living, Copenhagen offers a huge range of possibilities in lifestyle choices. Arts, culture, sports, leisure activities, food and drink are all easily accessible. Part of the city’s uniqueness comes from a solid green/environmentally-friendly agenda, which is expressed in creative concepts such as city beaches. There is also no need to leave the city in search of green spaces; all residents live within easy reach of parks and green space.

High Quality of LifeCopenhagen has one of the lowest crime rates in the world and visitors often mention the feeling of security and safety as one of the city’s most distinctive features. The well-functioning public transport infrastructure in combination with the bicycle lanes throughout the city make it possible for you to get around and enjoy the rich culture of the Copenhagen area easily. Copenhagen is world-renowned for leading the sustainability agenda in transportation, energy, waste management and other aspects of city development.

Working EnvironmentDenmark offers one of the world’s top working environments where work-life balance and self development are encouraged. Corporate culture is heavily influenced by the Scandinavian leadership approach characterised by trust, teamwork and respect for the individual. Furthermore, Denmark offers an outstanding entrepreneurial environment, and has been voted the easiest place in Europe to do business in by the World Bank. The city has developed into a hub for technology based companies, especially within pharmaceuticals, chemicals, biotech, IT and telecommunications. The greater Copenhagen area also hosts a unique creative cluster, notably within film and TV production, computer games, design and fashion.

What continues to strike me about Copenhagen is the people. Nearly everyone has their masters, speaks fluent English, and enjoys a fruitful and happy work/life balance."

- Kristen Barnhouse, Full-time MBA class of 2014. From the United States, with a background in Media and Communications.

#3country in the world for average MBA compensation

- QS Jobs & Salary trends report 2013-14

Foto: Morten Jerichau

To learn more about Copenhagen and Denmark, visit the following websites:

Wonderful Copenhagen www.wonderfulcopenhagen.comCopenhagen Capacity www.copcap.com

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark www.denmark.dkDanish Immigration Portal www.newtodenmark.dk

Copenhagen is clean, safe and ridiculously easy to get to know. The locals speak superb English and it usually makes the top five, if not the top spot on those liveable cities' lists."

— Lonelyplanet.com

Address

Full-time MBACopenhagen Business School

RaavarebygningenPorcelaenshaven 222000 FrederiksbergDenmark

Admissions Manager: Thuli Skosana

Contact us

Phone +45 3815 6022Email info.mba@cbs.dkWeb www.cbs.dk/ftmba

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The Copenhagen MBA

• One-year Full-time programme starting in September.

• Designed to boost general management skills.

• Leadership development focus through mentoring by executives and coaching.

• Entrepreneurship experience gained through an advisory board programme with MBAs sitting on boards of start-ups and growing companies.

• Real-world corporate experience through the Integrated Strategy Project at the end of the programme.