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2 MBA EXPERIENCE THE COPENHAGEN MBA THE COPENHAGEN MBA Earn your MBA the Scandinavian way One-year, full-time MBA Triple-accredited 40% female students Excellent post-MBA visa Small class size Over 90% and work opportunities with an intimate international students learning environment “When you join CBS, you are committing yourself to the discussion of innovative and entrepreneurial business models, sustainable organisational forms and economic practices within the perspective of corporate sustainability and leadership.” — Nikolaj Malchow-Møller, President, Copenhagen Business School

THE COPENHAGEN MBA MBA EXPERIENCE 3 CONTENTS Why Copenhagen Business School? 4 Wonderful Copenhagen 5 Turning Excellence into Leadership 6 Make Your MBA Your Own 7 Managing Your Career 8 The Career Mentor Programme 9 Leadership Discovery Process 11 Advisory Board Programme 12 Corporate Sustainability 14 Integrated Strategy Project 16 Programme Outline 17 What Will You Study? 18 How Have Alumni Put Their MBA into Practice? 22 Faculty and Learning Approach 24 A Global MBA Alumni Society 25 Admission and Financing 26

4 MBA EXPERIENCE THE COPENHAGEN MBA WHY COPENHAGEN BUSINESS SCHOOL? Established in 1917, CBS is one of Europe’s largest business schools and dedicated to lifelong learning and the education of the next generation of sustainable business leaders. A RICH HERITAGE for executives and professionals, CBS HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION offers a Full-time MBA, an Executive Having existed for over a century, MBA, an Executive MBA in Shipping and CBS is among an exclusive group Copenhagen Business School (CBS) Logistics and a wide range of Executive of business schools worldwide to is firmly rooted in Danish society and Master programmes. hold the triple-crown of international has established strong links to accreditations: AMBA, EQUIS and corporations operating within and At CBS, we believe that as a manager, AACSB. CBS has also been chosen outside the region. With over 22,000 you can only create true value for your as the only university to represent students, CBS is one of the largest organisation when your management Denmark by CEMS, the Community business schools in Europe and offers knowledge is leveraged by personal of European Management Schools. a wide range of programmes across competence. Developing your skills is a In addition, CBS belongs to PIM business and economics related topics natural part of the quality assurance at - Partnership in International as well as cross-disciplinary courses at CBS. And to give you every opportunity, we Management - an international Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD level. have created close ties and partnerships consortium of prestigious with leading companies in the Northern business schools. INSPIRING TOMORROW’S LEADERS European region, helping to facilitate your transition into the job market. Operating at the cutting edge of lifelong learning and leadership development TRIPLE-CROWN OF ACCREDITATIONS INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED #15 Better World MBA AMBA #27 European Business (Corporate Knights 2019) EQUIS School Ranking AACSB (Financial Times 2019) #19 Best International Business Schools European Business Schools In Europe (Bloomberg Businessweek 2019) Ranking 2019 #24 Top MBA for Women (Financial Times 2018)

THE COPENHAGEN MBA MBA EXPERIENCE 5 WONDERFUL COPENHAGEN Copenhagen is a delightful city to live in – the quality of life “The Copenhagen MBA is high, green spaces are easily accessible, and the majority offered an opportunity to dive of the population use their bikes to get around, setting the into the Nordic culture, where standard for low-emission living. Through its strategic low levels of hierarchy, CSR placement at the heart of the Øresund region, Copenhagen and responsible management is a buzzing business hub and home to a wide variety of styles are the norm.” companies, offering numerous career opportunities. “Experiencing this work culture GREEN CITY renowned for leading the sustainability first hand helped me make up agenda in transportation, energy, waste my mind about staying and Known as one of the world’s “most management and other aspects of looking for a job in Denmark.” liveable cities”, Copenhagen offers a city development. huge range of possibilities in lifestyle — Johannes Frank, choices. Arts, cultural activities, sports, YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT Class of 2018, German, Business leisure activities and a world-renowned Analyst in Group Strategy & Corporate food scene catering for a wide range of Denmark offers one of the world’s Development at Simcorp, Denmark palates are all easily accessible. Part top working environments where of the city’s uniqueness comes from work-life balance and self-development EXCELLENT POST-MBA VISA its environmentally-friendly agenda, are encouraged. Corporate culture is SCHEME (POST-DEGREE which is expressed in creative concepts heavily influenced by the Scandinavian ESTABLISHMENT CARD) such as city beaches. There is also no leadership approach, which is need to leave the city in search of green characterised by trust, teamwork and newtodenmark.dk spaces; all residents live within easy respect for the individual. Furthermore, reach of parks. Denmark offers an outstanding LOOKING FOR AN entrepreneurial environment, and has AUTHENTIC VOICE? HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE been voted the easiest place in Europe in which to do business by the World Bank. Our students blog about MBA Copenhagen has one of the lowest life in Copenhagen on crime rates in the world and visitors The city has developed into a hub copenhagenmba.tumblr.com often mention the feeling of security for technology based companies, and safety as one of the city’s most especially within the pharmaceutical, distinctive features. The well-functioning­ chemical, biochemistry, IT and public transport infrastructure in telecommunications sectors. The greater combination with the bicycle lanes Copenhagen area also hosts a unique throughout the city make it easy for you creative cluster, notably within the fields to get around and enjoy the rich culture of film and TV production, computer of the local area. Copenhagen is world- games, design and fashion.

6 MBA EXPERIENCE THE COPENHAGEN MBA TURNING EXCELLENCE INTO LEADERSHIP The triple-accredited Copenhagen MBA will challenge you, change you and boost your professional profile, giving you the confidence to accelerate your career. A GROUP OF TALENTED PROFESSIONALS challenges, as well as to create synergy “Business as usual is no and integration across functional areas longer a viable option. As the The triple-accredited Copenhagen of management. Furthermore, the world around us is changing MBA attracts talented professionals programme will make you value rapidly, a growing number to Denmark from around the globe for multiple perspectives and appreciate of people are looking for an intensive and rewarding learning new methods. new ways to do business. experience. Though international in Corporate sustainability is outlook, the programme’s foundations AN INFORMAL LEARNING becoming part of mainstream are built on Scandinavian values. During ENVIRONMENT business thinking and the MBA, you will get a chance to explore students need to be able to the Scandinavian leadership approach All courses in the Copenhagen MBA understand its power in order and work with successful executives and reflect a Scandinavian management to create positive change” professionals as mentors and coaches. style where social responsibility permeates the entire curriculum. — Dr. Andreas Rasche, PREPARING YOU TO LEAD RESPONSIBLY Creative thinking and innovation are Professor & Associate Dean, central aspects of the programme. Your The Copenhagen MBA. The Copenhagen MBA is a well-balanced leadership skills will be honed through programme, designed to prepare you to the Leadership Discovery Process, which WHO YOU WILL MEET: manage, lead and transform businesses­ offers simulations and unique mentoring and make a difference. You will learn sessions where you share ideas with Different nationalities: 20 to master the business essentials seasoned executives. Young professionals - average age: 30 through the core courses, discover your Percentage women: 40% personal strength through our Leadership Your classes will be conducted in an Small class sizes: 40-50 Discovery Process, while at the same time informal learning atmosphere where Average work experience: 7 years develop your ability to think, act and lead knowledge and understanding are formed responsibly through the programme’s through input from experts and joint broad focus on CSR and sustainability. reflection. We encourage you to question and challenge everything in your quest for CROSS-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH new insight. And it’s important to us that you have fun in the process. At CBS, the approach to research and education is cross-disciplinary. As an MBA participant, you will also learn to broaden your perspectives when approaching complex business

THE COPENHAGEN MBA MBA EXPERIENCE 7 MAKE YOUR MBA YOUR OWN We know every MBA student is unique and comes with different post-MBA goals. That is why you can personalise your MBA programme by choosing between four concentrations in the fourth and final term. THE CHOICE IS YOURS Explore your interests at a deeper level and strengthen your career aspirations when you choose from one of the four concentrations: Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Governance & Sustainability. You will study two to four courses from one concentration, helping you to get the most from your CBS experience: DIGITALISATION ENTREPRENEURSHIP FINANCE GOVERNANCE & SUSTAINABILITY Learn to embrace Study key aspects of the Understand how innovation and harness entrepreneurial journey companies finance Understand the the capabilities of digital along with frameworks their operations and importance of technology to inform and methods to help investments while corporate governance your strategic thinking manage the inevitable simultaneously controlling and sustainability and and transform every area uncertainty. risks and fulfilling the learn how to become of business. expectations of their a successful leader stakeholders. of the future.

8 MBA EXPERIENCE THE COPENHAGEN MBA MANAGING YOUR CAREER At CBS, we believe it is our duty to help you develop “The MBA has given me the competences to establish where you want to take this broad spectrum of your career and how you can reach those goals. With skills that I can call upon the course: “Managing Your Career” we will facilitate whenever needed. I use opportunities for employment and support you in the my MBA toolbox all the process of landing a job. time, applying my strategy skills, leadership insight AN INDIVIDUAL JOURNEY WORKING IN DENMARK and business development know-how to my daily work.” The MBA programme offers many Scandinavia is well known for its flexible opportunities for you to accelerate your work culture and healthy work-life balance. — Khanya Vokwana, career development, and from the very Should you, like many MBAs before you, Class of 2017, South African, Head beginning you will benefit from our decide to further your career in Denmark of Strategic Pricing and Commercial personalised MBA career service. Whether post graduation, you will find plenty of Intelligence at Chr. Hansen, Denmark. you have the ambition to work at a more opportunities to interact with potential strategic level in your prior industry or employers in the programme. WATCH THE VIDEO functional area, or are keen to explore a INTERVIEW WITH KHANYA shift in your career, you will define your Denmark features one of the most AT CBS.DK/FTMBA post-MBA goals and ideal job situation transparent and straightforward visa either in Denmark or abroad. You will do systems in the world, allowing you to apply this by drawing on your strengths, talents, for a work visa under the Establishment motivation and past experience. And we Card scheme upon finishing your MBA will inspire, engage and coach you every degree. This gives you the right to take up step of the way. employment or start your own business. Included in the MBA programme, you will SNAPSHOT: RECRUITING COMPANIES take part in one-to-one career coaching sessions, interactive group workshops, company visits, case competitions and career days. The careers course is a tailor- made, individual journey that helps you make the most of opportunities during and after the MBA.

THE COPENHAGEN MBA MBA EXPERIENCE 9 THE CAREER MENTOR PROGRAMME In the careers course, you will be matched with a personal career mentor from the alumni network. Your mentor will not only help you create the plan needed to achieve your career goals and provide valuable insight into the Danish job market, but also give you feedback on your pitch and interview technique. “The MBA is a springboard YOUR PERSONAL CAREER MENTOR to get the most out of the mentoring from which I feel well process. Once you have been matched equipped to launch the To further increase your knowledge and with your mentor, you will have four next phase of my career. insight about job roles and industries in meetings, covering specific topics such as: My career mentor has Denmark, you have the opportunity to helped me reflect on be matched with an alumnus who will • Job role objectives and industry insight my strengths and the be your career mentor. The basis for the • Networking in a Danish working next steps in my career.” match will be your own career objectives and interests, thus ensuring that you will environment — Prashant Singh, benefit from concrete advice and insight • Managing the interview process and Class of 2019, Indian, with into a specific role and/or industry. a background in marine engineering. salary negotiations Understanding industries and roles, and • Next steps in your career search getting first-hand knowledge from alumni will be immensely valuable for you when The personal meetings can take you start the job application process. place at CBS, at the mentor’s office, or in another professional setting. “The career mentor You and your mentor will receive programme is tailored to continuous support throughout the your needs and is highly duration of the mentor programme. personalised.” THE MENTORING PROCESS Students and mentors will attend an introductory workshop with the MBA Careers Manager, ensuring that you and your mentor are well prepared

10 MBA EXPERIENCE THE COPENHAGEN MBA FULL-TIME MBA “One of the reasons I chose CBS was to study in a Scandinavian collaborative environment where students, faculty and staff work together to create an optimal learning experience.” Emma Cooper Key Class of 2019, Canadian, with a background in finance.

THE COPENHAGEN MBA MBA EXPERIENCE 11 LEADERSHIP DISCOVERY PROCESS Take 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 stimulating exercises and activities. EXPLORE YOUR LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL from your peers and from coaches on “Mentoring a Copenhagen MBA how you perform in subjects ranging student is truly a rewarding Exercising leadership engages your from teamwork and communication, experience. It has not only whole being. During the MBA, you to interpersonal and leadership skills. allowed me to share my will take a journey of personal and In preparing you to lead, you will be experience and insights with professional development, with numerous encouraged to apply the Leadership the leaders of tomorrow, but opportunities to explore what leadership is Discovery Process to all areas of your life. also helped me reinforce what I and to develop your capacity to exercise it learned in the MBA Leadership effectively and responsibly.­ LEADERSHIP IN PRACTICE Discovery Process. It feels very fulfilling to be able to pay my In the Leadership Discovery Process, you The mentor programme is designed to knowledge and insight forward will develop a complete understanding of support the Leadership Discovery Process and I am honored to be part of yourself, learn your true leadership style, and runs in tandem with it, offering you an the programme.” appreciate the differences in others and opportunity to discuss­practical leadership enhance your ability to create and lead issues with seasoned executives in — Dhruv Sabharwal, diverse teams. Topics such as cognitive Scandinavian firms. You will be taught to Class of 2011, Indian, Senior Consultant coaching, the functioning of the brain, challenge your assumptions about your at Deloitte Consulting Denmark. team dynamics, situational leadership team members and to effectively transfer and human understanding are explored. the theory you have learned into practice. You will be guided to solve specific tasks and reflexive exercises both individually Having access to experienced executives and in teams. who will teach and guide you through real- life management challenges is an aspect ACTION-BASED LEARNING of the programme many MBA students find immensely helpful. The skills you Two leadership simulators offer you the develop, the advice you receive, and the opportunity to exercise leadership in insight you gain will bring value for years practice. Through a series of outdoor to come. activities, you take turns to perform as a leader. Setting the scene for your own performance, you will receive feedback

12 MBA EXPERIENCE THE COPENHAGEN MBA ADVISORY BOARD PROGRAMME Gain practical experience advising a start-up in the Advisory Board Programme. Using your MBA skills as well as your previous experience, you will help the business grow. GET CLOSE TO A START-UP ATTEND BOARD MEETINGS “A-board was a very positive experience because it taught This is your opportunity to engage Throughout the programme, you will me a lot about a field that was first-hand with a start-up business be invited to attend three advisory completely new to me and gave in Copenhagen. You will learn about board meetings with your designated me insight into the exciting the specific challenges faced by company to gain in-depth knowledge world of entrepreneurship. It entrepreneurs and the ways that these about the business. At the end, you will has been a great journey and can be overcome. You will dive deep present your recommendations as well I am very satisfied with the into the finances, marketing strategies as recording your individual reflections recommendations we provided and more, using your MBA skillset to about the journey you have been on. to our company.” help the start-up grow their business. DIG DEEPER — Maria Sole Giordano, ACT AS A REAL-WORLD ADVISER Class of 2019, Italian, with a background You can bridge skills and knowledge in HR. As part of the Advisory Board, or A-board picked up during A-board and further for short, you and two other students advance your entrepreneurial skillset will meet with the Chairman and by choosing the Entrepreneurship entrepreneurs from a start-up company concentration – see page 20 for details. in a series of structured meetings. You will use your MBA skills to ask the right questions, engage in discussions and offer insights and ideas to help them clarify the business’ vision and mission and to assist with key decisions.

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14 MBA EXPERIENCE THE COPENHAGEN MBA CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY Denmark and Copenhagen are at the forefront when it comes to developing sustainable business practices. That is why there is no better place on earth than CBS for furthering your knowledge within this forward- thinking discipline. “In the modern world of SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS sustainable finance, compliance and risk business, the importance of management, and corporate governance. sustainability and responsible Consumers, investors and stakeholders management cannot be are becoming increasingly aware of the BEYOND THE CLASSROOM underestimated. And it’s a manner in which a company is operated. theme that is integral to the Running your business in a sustainable In the Corporate Sustainability course, CBS MBA.” manner is a long-term strategy you will make extensive use of case which should be integrated across all studies and participate in numerous — Lars Bøgelund, departments, from marketing to financial guest lectures held by corporate Class of 2018, Danish, accounting. Denmark is at the forefront practitioners. As a Copenhagen MBA with a background in energy. of Corporate Social Responsibility and student, you also have the option to join sustainable business practices, and the NetImpact global network and other as such there is no better place on communities on campus, which will earth to learn how to practice deepen your understanding of corporate sustainable leadership. sustainability in the workplace. EXPLORE RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT “NetImpact mobilises the next generation of leaders The focus on sustainable business to use their skills and practices is one key theme underlying the careers to make a positive Copenhagen MBA. You will encounter impact on the world.” this highly relevant and important field in most core courses, giving you a holistic view of how to run an organisation in a sustainable manner. Furthermore, you have the opportunity to choose the concentration “Governance and Sustainability” which equips you with in-depth knowledge on topics such as circular economy thinking,

THE COPENHAGEN MBA MBA EXPERIENCE 15 COPENHAGEN AND DENMARK AWARDS • #1 Easiest country to do business in Europe (World Bank 2019) • #1 City in the world to visit (Lonely Planet 2019) • #2 City for global talent (Global Talent Competitive Index 2019) • #11 Most innovative country (Bloomberg 2019) • Top 10 most liveable cities (Monocle Magazine 2015, 2016 and 2017)

16 MBA EXPERIENCE THE COPENHAGEN MBA INTEGRATED STRATEGY PROJECT At the end of your MBA year, you will get the chance to put your full MBA skillset into practice by working closely with a company based in the region on a strategic challenge. “Having the opportunity to REAL-LIFE BUSINESS CASE • Establishing new approaches put the skills, experience and to supplier relationships learnings from the MBA into Your MBA will conclude with an practice in a live project was Integrated Strategy Project (ISP), in • Identifying acquisition targets particularly valuable.” which you will combine the knowledge, • Presenting a product market strategy. skills and tools you have acquired — Rucha Joshi, throughout the programme and apply “It was a real pleasure Class of 2019, Indian, with a background them to a real-life business case. collaborating with the team in data analytics. of MBA students on their ISP. Under the guidance of faculty and The team was highly committed 2019 STRATEGY PROJECTS experienced executives, teams of and worked diligently to deliver MBA participants will conduct a insightful suggestions regarding Chr. Hansen Leo Pharma strategy project for an international the challenge at hand. We Danske Bank Novo Nordisk company based in Denmark and the had many valuable dialogues FLSmidth Novozymes Øresund region. The project will test throughout the project and the HiFi Klubben Rosemunde your ability to utilise relevant theories, final ISP recommendations models and methods. have been included as basis for decisions on how to You will identify a strategic problem in move forward.” an organisation, extract the relevant data, analyse and structure the — Nickolass Bitsch Schack, problem, and then present the solution Global Business Development Manager, in a brief and precise manner to the Novozymes, Denmark. company you work with. STRATEGY PROJECTS – EXAMPLES Below are a few examples of strategy projects that our MBA students have worked on: • Formulating a strategy for entering a new market • Exploring new business opportunities

THE COPENHAGEN MBA MBA EXPERIENCE 17 PROGRAMME OUTLINE The Copenhagen MBA curriculum has been carefully designed to gradually build your skills and knowledge, testing and challenging you along the way. And as well as the core courses, you will be able to deepen your insight into one of four concentrations on a management topic that is of particular interest to you. Course overview: TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4 Thesis Understanding the Exploring the Managing Strategic Concentrations Jul-Sep Organisation Organisation’s Execution Environment May-June Oct-Dec Mar-Apr Jan-Feb Human Resource Corporate Digitalisation Management Corporate Sustainability or Finance Innovation Entrepreneurship Pre-MBA Accounting Economics Management or Integrated Strategy Strategic Governance & Project Management Sustainability Analytics and Marketing Digitalisation or Finance Courses across terms: Integrated Strategy Project ADVISORY BOARD PROGRAMME LEADERSHIP DISCOVERY PROCESS MANAGING YOUR CAREER

18 MBA EXPERIENCE THE COPENHAGEN MBA WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? The core courses have been chosen due to their foundational nature – they equip you with the basic skills required to successfully manage an organisation. TERM 1 TERM 2 UNDERSTANDING EXPLORING THE THE ORGANISATION ORGANISATION’S ENVIRONMENT The first term combines courses that allow you to better understand the foundational principles of The second term looks into the organisation’s market organisational behavior. environment and prepares you to develop skills to analyse the behaviour of different market actors. The term starts with reflections on how an organisation’s human resources can be managed in effective and efficient We start by understanding how organisations and investors ways and how such management is related to performance interact and which options exist to finance their activities (Human Resource Management). You then learn how to gain (Corporate Finance). This term also includes a course in timely and relevant information by managing an organisation’s which you explore how basic economic aspects shape the accounting systems and how to analyse a company’s financial environment in which businesses operate and how you statements (Accounting). Further, you learn how to extract can use such knowledge to tackle selected managerial value from business data in an environment of uncertainty problems (Economics). The term concludes with a course on and time pressure and how to lead an organisation’s contemporary marketing techniques enabling you to better digitalisation activities into value-enhancing strategies understand how to analyse consumer behavior and thereby (Analytics and Digitalisation). generate demand for an organisation’s products (Marketing).

THE COPENHAGEN MBA MBA EXPERIENCE 19 TERM 3 PRE-MBA MANAGING STRATEGIC We also offer a one-week optional pre-MBA course, EXECUTION which we highly recommend you participate in. This is an excellent opportunity to familiarise yourself with The final term encourages you to use your knowledge of Economics and Accounting and receive an introduction how organisations and markets operate in order to lead in to Management/Organisational structures, particularly if innovative ways. you come from a humanities background or have not yet encountered these topics. The pre-MBA also serves as a You start with a course that teaches you how to make valuable refresher course for those who have taken these strategic decisions in a way that they create value for society subjects before, but have been out of university for several and corporations (Corporate Sustainability). You then learn years and are out of practice. about how to develop the organisational capabilities to manage innovation processes in organisations, and how INTRODUCTION WEEK to link these processes to strategic decisions (Innovation Management). Finally, you apply different concepts to We start off the MBA with an introduction week, which gives analyse the competitive positioning of an organisation and to you the chance to adapt to your new environment at CBS and implement a coherent strategic orientation within a business to get to know your fellow MBA students. You will find yourself (Strategic Management). warmly welcomed by the administration and faculty, and you will be invited to participate in social activities to facilitate your transition into the MBA programme and life in Copenhagen.

20 MBA EXPERIENCE THE COPENHAGEN MBA “Studying for the MBA has TERM 4 Course examples: given me a 360-degree view, • Digital Platforms improving my understanding CONCENTRATIONS • Innovation Strategies in a Digital World and perspective of all aspects • Managing the Digital Workforce of business.” In addition to your core courses, you • Digital Delivery Models will be invited to dive deeper into — Ferit Ucar, an area that you find particularly ENTREPRENEURSHIP Class of 2019, Turkish, with a interesting or you feel will most benefit background in economics and finance. your career aspirations. Valuable tools for start-ups and established companies facing Choose from one of four concentrations; transformation. Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship, Finance and Governance & Sustainability, and Understand key aspects of the study theories and practices at the entrepreneurial journey along with forefront of current thinking in these areas. frameworks and methods to help manage the inevitable uncertainty. These concentrations will be shared with our Executive MBA students, so you can You will learn how to use design further benefit from the experience of this thinking to help articulate and map your talented group. entrepreneurial vision as well as how to create a value-driven business model, DIGITALISATION engage stakeholders in the process and build a platform strategy to shape Giving you practical tools to drive change the market around your innovation. in the digital economy. We will use applied, hands-on projects and work through common challenges with innovation-driven startups in the entrepreneurship lab. Learn to embrace innovation and harness Course examples: the capabilities of digital technology • Venture Creation: The Entrepreneurial to inform your strategic thinking and transform every area of business. Process • Platform Disruption and Platform-Based You will discuss the threats of disruption, new market entrants and global platform Business Models companies as well as learn how to use • Entrepreneurship-Lab data to lead the way forward, how to • Resources for Scaling-Up: Engage with motivate and manage a digital workforce, and how to act to prevent and control the The Innovation Ecosystem damage of cyber attacks such as we have seen hitting large businesses in recent years.

THE COPENHAGEN MBA MBA EXPERIENCE 21 TAKE AN ELECTIVE AT ST. GALLEN, SWITZERLAND. The Copenhagen MBA and the St. Gallen MBA offer a joint elective programme to increase your options and allow you to broaden your MBA experience. Places are limited and your eligibility to join an elective off- campus will depend on your previous performance in the programme. If you are nominated for an elective, you will travel to Switzerland. GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY seize upon the opportunities provided by “To me, the benefits of the international financial markets. Copenhagen MBA went Understand the importance of corporate far beyond professional governance and sustainability for the Course examples: development. The experience leader of the future. • Private Equity & Venture Capital was one of great personal • Strategic Risk Management growth too.” We will explore the need for strong • Valuation & M&A leadership in understanding business • International Financial Management — Luis Figueras, risks and opportunities in an age of Class of 2019, Chilean, with sustainability; compliance management THE INTEGRATED STRATEGY PROJECT a background in energy. and the importance of an ethical approach; the need to design production and supply The pinnacle of the programme is systems in a more sustainable way as well the final strategy project, during as the need for leveraging finance and which you will channel your new-found investing to expand long-term business business skills and knowledge into contributions to a sustainable economy. a real-life strategic challenge. You and your fellow students work together Course examples: in a small group, acting as advisers to • Leadership & Corporate Governance a company in the region, obtaining • Compliance & Risk Management information and analysing data and • Circular Economy and Sustainable translating this into a strategic plan for the relevant business unit. Supply Chains • Sustainable Finance Many MBA students speak of the strategy project as the highlight of their FINANCE year, as it tests and challenges your entire MBA skillset. It also provides you Understand how companies finance with an unmatched opportunity to create their operations and investments ties and relations to a company that is while simultaneously controlling risks based in Denmark. and fulfilling the expectations of their stakeholders. We will look at how entrepreneurs finance *Please note that course names and content may vary. start-ups and how organisations raise funds both inside and outside of organised markets; the ways to control strategic and financial risks; how to value your own or another company; and how you can

22 MBA EXPERIENCE THE COPENHAGEN MBA HOW HAVE ALUMNI PUT THEIR MBAS INTO PRACTICE? Chris Barnes, Class of 2017 Group Commercial Controller Carlsberg Group “I’m currently employed as Group Commercial Controller at Carlsberg Group in Denmark. It’s an exciting role in a global company, offering the opportunity to interact with the hundreds of markets across the world where Carlsberg is produced or exported. The skills and experience I gained through the MBA provided the perfect stepping stone for a global role. The small class size of the Copenhagen MBA was a huge plus, enabling me to get to know and work with everybody, and giving me opportunities to learn more about several different cultures. This gave me a head start when it came to dealing with the many and varied markets that my role requires. In terms of soft skills, the MBA has been a great eye-opener. The programme, and in particular the Integrated Strategy Project at the end, really brought home to me the fact that despite learning the same methods and tools, everyone has a different approach to management. And that’s a good thing. The leadership course also set me up well as my career progresses to take on more management responsibility, giving me the tools to tangibly think about my leadership style and determine the approach that works best for me personally and my team. The MBA has given me a great opportunity to try different approaches and develop my own style by seeing, through trial and error, what works and what doesn’t. An MBA from Copenhagen Business School really helps you stand out from the crowd when it comes to job search and performance at a senior level. The skills I’ve learned have been more than worth the financial and time commitment required!\"

THE COPENHAGEN MBA MBA EXPERIENCE 23 Hanh Nguyen, Class of 2018 Management Consultant Boston Consulting Group “Before my MBA, I wore various ‘commercial hats’ at large internet/tech companies. Since graduating, there have been countless moments at work (or even during the interview process for BCG) where I thought to myself: “I remember learning this in the MBA!” And now, whenever I try to step out of my comfort zone, I am reminded of the unforgettable leadership experience in the programme and the lessons I took away. The MBA definitely has helped me cultivate the ability to look at businesses from a more holistic, analytical and strategic angle. It is fundamental for my current job at BCG and provides a strong foundation for my future career. If asked for advice, I’d tell potential students to really think about why this programme is a great fit for them and their career outlook. Reach out to alumni to hear their stories – this will give you a much better insight than reading about the course in brochures and on websites. And to those transitioning to the Danish job market, I’d advise: know your strengths and be focused.\" Wynne Lewis, Class of 2017 Global Commercial Development Manager, Digital Chr. Hansen “With such a diverse classroom, in terms of cultural and professional backgrounds, the Copenhagen MBA prepares you well for working effectively in global roles, and across different functions and countries. The programme’s focus on CSR also prepares you well for incorporating larger purpose into your work, which is particularly useful if you are interested in working for Nordic companies, for which that is a core part of their work ethos. Before Copenhagen, I had been working for tech start-ups in New York in Product Marketing, and since the MBA as a Global Brand and Marketing Manager for Chr. Hansen. After a year and a half, I have developed into a new role on their Digital Transformation Team as a Global Commercial Development Manager. Professionally, the programme offered a fantastic network to help me transition into an international role. And personally, the programme introduced me to the Danish way of life which resonated with me so much that I have made Denmark my home. If this is something you’re interested in, I’d recommend attending all of the alumni events, participating in all of the career activities and asking questions. This will help you to find the right companies and roles that are a good fit for you and will put you in a position where someone could potentially put in a good word for you at a company. In Denmark, this goes a long way. I also tremendously valued the support and care of the MBA faculty and staff. They truly were there for us to help us get the most out of the programme and find meaningful positions after graduation.”

24 MBA EXPERIENCE THE COPENHAGEN MBA FACULTY AND LEARNING APPROACH MBA classes are taught in state-of-the-art campus facilities. The faculty is engaged and of a world- class standard, and the resources that complement classroom learning are plentiful. “Decision-making is WORLD-CLASS FACULTY Student facilities include multimedia labs, characterised by a high breakout rooms for group and project degree of complexity deriving CBS is a university that covers a wide work and well-staffed information desks. from the presence of multiple range of disciplines within the social An outstanding and modern library and a goals, multiple stakeholders sciences and the humanities at the Learning Resource Centre with excellent expressing conflicting highest scholarly level. The university is IT facilities enable you to keep abreast of interests, and imperfect distinguished by its breadth of research and up-to-date with everything you need data. Therefore, being able areas and educational programmes and or want to know while doing your MBA. to extract and represent this breadth is generated by the strong knowledge from data to aid and pleasant innovative culture. In the CORPORATE INVOLVEMENT data driven decision-making MBA programme, our faculty strikes a is a crucial skill.“ balance between the science and the To ensure you benefit most from the MBA, art of management. We innovate – yet our faculty frequently invite senior and — Dolores Romero Morales, keep the fundamentals in sight. Our C-suite practitioners into the classroom. Professor, CBS. widely-recognised faculty includes some This ensures that you can put your learning of the world’s leading management into practice and gain insight into how experts. They are coaches and scholars, business is conducted in Scandinavia. It conducting cutting-edge research and also provides you with a unique opportunity exploring the results in the auditoriums. to network and create ties to organisations that you may wish to work for. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT A s an MBA student, you will be featured in CBS is an urban university that is the annual CV book, which is distributed primarily located in four modern buildings to companies, alumni and partners. in Frederiksberg, close to the heart of Copenhagen. All CBS buildings are within MBA FACULTY STATS: walking distance of each other and are also easily accessible by the Metro train 100% HOLD A network. Bright, Scandinavian-style open PHD space buildings characterise all facilities at CBS, but as an MBA student you will >50% ARE also enjoy an unrivalled panoramic view INTERNATIONAL of Frederiksberg Gardens.

THE COPENHAGEN MBA MBA EXPERIENCE 25 A GLOBAL MBA ALUMNI SOCIETY With the longest-running and most extensive international MBA alumni network in Scandinavia, CBS is committed to providing you with opportunities for creating lifelong professional relationships as well as continued learning and personal development through business events and social gatherings. CONTINUED LEARNING AND ALUMNI INVOLVEMENT “Hosting projects and DEVELOPMENT mentoring students has Applying their knowledge and staying been highly rewarding not The alumni network is an important factor engaged at CBS is at the heart of many only for myself but also for when choosing an MBA programme. alumni. Throughout your time my company FLSmidth. We At CBS, the MBA Alumni Society has at CBS, MBA alumni will connect with benefitted from all the fresh more than 1,600 members of over 80 you as mentors, advisers, strategy ideas and strategic different nationalities. We are committed project hosts, guest lecturers and input the students brought. to providing you with opportunities to board members. This involvement I have really valued this keep up-to-date with the most recent from practicing professionals creates opportunity to stay engaged trends and developments within strong relations for you to leverage with the programme!“ academia and business. This happens academically and in your career. It also through a range of business events with ensures the continued high quality and — Alejandro Espejel, guest speakers from academia and the development of our MBA programmes. Class of 2012, Mexican, Country Danish business community, including Manager for FLSmidth Mexico. prominent alumni. With these events we GAIN AN EDGE: encourage and ensure the continued JOIN THE LARGEST MBA learning and development of our MBA NETWORK IN SCANDINAVIA alumni in a relevant context. You will be kept informed through our social media groups, our alumni website and the quarterly MBA Insight newsletter.

26 MBA EXPERIENCE THE COPENHAGEN MBA ADMISSION AND FINANCING We encourage you to apply as soon as you have made your decision. You will be assessed on the basis of excellent career achievements, previous academic performance, and a personal interview. “We travel the world looking APPLICATION PROCESS APPLICANT PROFILE for talented individuals with a global mindset that are keen The Copenhagen MBA programme We are especially interested in recruiting to make a difference. Ours starts each October. There are three participants with leadership potential is a personal admissions application deadlines throughout and entrepreneurial spirit, as well as the approach and we look forward the year, however we aim to provide necessary passion, hunger and drive to connecting with you!” feedback and assess your application to complete an intensive year of MBA at the time of submission. After we studies. To be admitted, you will also need: — Fatima Dhaif, have reviewed your application and Admissions Manager all required supporting documents, • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent for The Copenhagen MBA. we will assess if you are eligible for professional qualification an interview. Interviews take place in Copenhagen and other locations on • At least three years our travel schedule, via telephone or of work experience video conferencing. You apply by using the online application system on our • A good GMAT score website: www.cbs.dk/ftmba (the average is 645 for the 2018-19 class) or a combined GRE score of 320 APPLICATION DEADLINES: FINANCING YOUR MBA 10 January 2020 10 June 2020 (non-EU citizens) For the Copenhagen MBA commencing 10 July 2020 (EU citizens) in October, the tuition fee will be DKK 330,000. The required text books, transportation, lodging and other living expenses for a single student is estimated at DKK 126,500. A non- refundable reservation fee is required upon acceptance to the programme, which is applied towards the full tuition fee. Remaining fees will be payable in two instalments. CBS has a limited number of scholarships available, and these will be awarded based on merit.

THE COPENHAGEN MBA MBA EXPERIENCE 27 ESTIMATED EXPENSES 2020-2021 “The Copenhagen MBA is a life-changing and rewarding Tuition fee is payable in Danish Kroner only. The indications in EUR and USD experience. Teaming up with are based on the exchange rate per May 2019. fellow international students, learning from world-class PROGRAMME TUITION FEE faculty and living in a city which embraces innovation Housing DKK 330,000 EUR 44,000 USD 50,000 and sustainability are all part Food/personal expenses of a journey that will stretch Books (+non-EU fee (+ non-EU fee (+ non-EU fee your mind and challenge your Estimated total approx 15,500) approx. 2,000) approx. 2,500) perspectives. We invite you (excluding tuition fee) to join us.” 72,000 9,700 11,000 48,000 6,500 7,200 — Poul Hedegaard, 1,000 MBA Director, CBS. 6,500 870 126,500 17,070 19,200 To learn more about Copenhagen and Denmark, visit the following websites: 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 Wonderful Copenhagen own personal cost of living expenses. www.wonderfulcopenhagen.com LOOKING FOR FUNDING? Copenhagen Capacity www.copcap.com To help out with tuition, you can apply for a loan with Prodigy Finance. We also offer several CBS scholarships as well as a substantial scholarship sponsored Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark by Waldemar Schmidt. US students are eligible for FAFSA and Sallie Mae funding. www.denmark.dk LEARN MORE ABOUT FINANCING OPTIONS ON OUR WEBSITE. Danish Immigration Portal www.newtodenmark.dk

28 MBA EXPERIENCE THE COPENHAGEN MBA Address The Copenhagen MBA The Copenhagen MBA • One-year full-time programme starting in October Copenhagen Business School • Excellent post-MBA visa and work opportunities • Enjoy leadership development focus through Raavarebygningen Porcelaenshaven 22 mentoring and coaching by executives and coaching 2000 Frederiksberg • Experience real world corporate scenarios Denmark through the Integrated Strategy Project Admissions Manager: Fatima Dhaif • Sit on boards of start-ups in the Advisory Contact us Board programme • Strengthen your career aspirations by choosing Phone +45 3815 6016 one of four concentrations Email [email protected] • Prepare yourself to become an outstanding leader Web www.cbs.dk/ftmba with a sustainability mindset Blog copenhagenmba.tumblr.com Twitter @CBS_MBA Facebook facebook.com/cbsfulltimemba CBS MBA alumni are based all over the world and engage with the programme as mentors, coaches and guest lecturers.

THE COPENHAGEN MBA MBA EXPERIENCE 29 ESTIMATED EXPENSES 2021-2022 Tuition fee is payable in Danish Kroner only. The indications in EUR and USD are based on the exchange rate per June 2020. PROGRAMME TUITION FEE Housing DKK 330,000 EUR 44,000 USD 50,000 “The Copenhagen MBA is a Food/personal expenses life-changing and rewarding Books (+non-EU fee (+ non-EU fee (+ non-EU fee experience. Teaming up with Estimated total approx 15,500) approx. 2,000) approx. 2,500) fellow international students, (excluding tuition fee) learning from world-class 72,000 9,700 11,000 faculty and living in a city 48,000 6,500 7,200 which embraces innovation 1,000 and sustainability are all part 6,500 870 of a journey that will stretch 126,500 17,070 19,200 your mind and challenge your perspectives. We invite you These estimates of expenses are calculated on the basis of a single student during to join us.” their one-year stay in Copenhagen. Participants are strongly advised to estimate their own personal cost of living expenses. — Poul Hedegaard, MBA Director, CBS. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT COPENHAGEN AND DENMARK, VISIT: Wonderful Copenhagen www.wonderfulcopenhagen.com Copenhagen Capacity www.copcap.com Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark www.denmark.dk Danish Immigration Portal www.newtodenmark.dk STAY IN THE LOOP LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/mba-programmes Twitter: @CBS_MBA Facebook: facebook.com/copenhagenbusinessschool.mba Instagram: @cbs.mba





32 MBA EXPERIENCE THE COPENHAGEN MBA CBS MBA alumni are based all over the world and engage with the programme as mentors, coaches and guest lecturers. Address • One-year full-time programme starting in October The Copenhagen MBA • Excellent post-MBA visa and work opportunities Copenhagen Business School • Enjoy leadership development focus through Raavarebygningen mentoring and coaching by executives and coaching Porcelaenshaven 22 2000 Frederiksberg • E xperience real world corporate scenarios Denmark through the Integrated Strategy Project Admissions Manager: Fatima Dhaif • S it on boards of start-ups in the Advisory Board programme Contact us • S trengthen your career aspirations by choosing Phone +45 3815 6016 one of four concentrations Email [email protected] Web copenhagenmba.cbs.dk • Prepare yourself to become an outstanding leader Blog mba-blog-cbs.dk with a sustainability mindset The Copenhagen MBA