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Executive MBA

Degree awarded by Copenhagen Business School

Executive MBAPart-timeModular blocks
Location
Frederiksberg, Denmark
Duration
two years
Teaching language
Not verified
Next verified deadline
August 15, 2027 (Final round)

Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.

Program overview

The programme runs in terms covering organisational behaviour and performance, markets and environments, and strategic leadership, followed by a chosen concentration and an Integrated Strategy Project (thesis). It can also be taken stepwise through four shorter Executive Certificates. Participants spend on average 3 to 5 days out of the office each month.

Intakes
September 2027 Source: cbs.dk · verified October 5, 2026
Duration
two years Source: cbs.dk · verified October 5, 2026
Campus
  • CBS MBA Programmes, Frederiksberg — Frederiksberg, DenmarkPorcelænshaven 22, DK - 2000 Frederiksberg

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
Applicant categoryAmountFee basisPeriod
All applicantsDKK 450,000
Excludes: Course textbooks, hotel accommodation and flight tickets.
Source: cbs.dk · verified October 5, 2026
entire programSeptember 2027 intake

Other published fees

  • Additional fee for non-EU/EEA citizens (levied by the Danish government): DKK 17,800 (September 2027 intake) · mandatory Source: cbs.dk · verified October 5, 2026

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification
A bachelor degree or similar qualification from a university or business schoolSource: cbs.dk · verified October 5, 2026
Work experience
Minimum 3 years (published requirement)Minimum three years of managerial experienceSource: cbs.dk · verified October 5, 2026
Essays
Required6 short essay questionsSource: cbs.dk · verified October 5, 2026
References
Required2 referencesSource: cbs.dk · verified October 5, 2026
Interview
Required1 hour, in person on campus or onlineSource: cbs.dk · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee
Not verified

Admission tests

GMAT (classic)
One accepted test requiredAlternative to the CBS internal admission testSource: cbs.dk · verified October 5, 2026
Other test
One accepted test requiredCBS internal admission test (recommended, free of charge)Source: cbs.dk · verified October 5, 2026
Executive Assessment
One accepted test requiredAlternative to the CBS internal admission testSource: cbs.dk · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL / IELTS / other
Not verified

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

Application deadlines

IntakeRoundDeadlineApplicantsStatus
September 2027Final roundAugust 15, 2027Source: cbs.dk · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming
September 2027—Rolling basisSource: cbs.dk · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsRolling admissions

Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.

Scholarships

No scholarship information verified. This does not mean none are offered.

Accreditation

  • AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: cbs.dk · verified October 5, 2026
  • EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: cbs.dk · verified October 5, 2026
  • AMBA (Association of MBAs) — School statementAMBA accredits individual programmes. The school states it holds AMBA accreditation; check which programmes are covered.Source: cbs.dk · verified October 5, 2026

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