CBS Executive Education

What CBS Executive Education does

CBS Executive Education is the continuing education division of Copenhagen Business School (CBS), a Danish public university established in 1917. Operating under the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, the division delivers a comprehensive portfolio of post-graduate business education built on CBS's research faculty: HD programs at undergraduate and graduate equivalents, four Master programs (Business Development, Management Development, Public Governance, and Skat), three MBA variants (Full-time MBA, Executive MBA, and a specialized Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics), executive certificates, the practice-oriented CBS Executive Upgrade offering, a Summer University, and over 200 individual courses that can be taken standalone or accumulated as ECTS credits toward full degrees. All programs are offered in Danish and English, supporting both domestic professionals and international enrollment.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively from tuition and program fees under a one-time license model, with individual program pricing not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is event-driven — year-round information meetings, masterclasses, and themed events on leadership and AI, paired with an Insights Hub of articles, videos, and podcasts — combined with direct website enrollment and a dedicated B2B channel ('For Virksomheder') that delivers customized corporate training to Danish and international organizations. The institution serves two principal customer segments: individual working professionals and advanced-degree seekers on one side, and organizations seeking workforce capability development on the other, with named marketing references from enterprises such as DSV (Logistics) and EIFO (Export Investment Fund of Denmark).

The offering sits on three structural differentiators — the rare triple-crown accreditation from AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS; membership in the CEMS alliance and the PIM international management network; and a state-recognized degree-granting status — that collectively differentiate the program from privately operated executive education competitors. Operations are anchored at the Frederiksberg campus in Copenhagen, with no disclosed financial metrics and no AI-native product features evidenced in the current source material.

Name

CBS Executive Education

Legal name

Copenhagen Business School

Website

https://efteruddannelse.cbs.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CBS Executive Education is the continuing education division of Copenhagen Business School, delivering HD programs, Master degrees, three MBA variants, executive certificates, and 200+ individual courses in Danish and English for working professionals and corporate clients in Denmark and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Executive education
• MBA programs
• Business school
• Continuing education
• Professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederiksberg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Revenue generated from HD courses, Master programs, MBA programs, Executive Certificates, and individual courses. Programs offered in Danish and English with varying credit values (ECTS).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CBS Executive Education delivers research-based continuing education for working professionals and organizations through HD programs, four Master programs, three MBA variants, Executive Certificates, CBS Executive Upgrade, Summer University, and over 200 individual courses offered in Danish and English with ECTS credits. Programs combine academic theory with practitioner expertise and use flexible in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats that allow participants to study alongside ongoing employment. Customized corporate training is also offered to Danish and international companies.

Product overview

CBS Executive Education offers a comprehensive portfolio of executive education programs built on research-based knowledge. The offering includes HD programs (HD1/HD2) for foundational and advanced business education, four Master programs (Master of Business Development, Master of Management Development, Master of Public Governance, and Master i Skat), three MBA variants (Full-time MBA, Executive MBA, and Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics), Executive Certificates for focused shorter programs, CBS Executive Upgrade for practical business learning, and Summer University for intensive seasonal courses. Additionally, over 200 individual courses are available that can be taken standalone or accumulated toward program completion. The institution holds triple accreditation from AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS, and operates 16 distinct programs in Danish and English.

Differentiator

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Brands

• CBS Executive Education: The executive education division of Copenhagen Business School offering MBA programmes, Master degrees, HD programmes, and professional courses.

Products and services

• HD-uddannelser (HD1/HD2) Part-time business education programs at undergraduate-equivalent (HD1) and graduate-equivalent (HD2) levels, designed for working professionals seeking foundational and advanced business knowledge with ECTS credits.
• Master of Business Development (MBD) Master-level program providing advanced knowledge in business development, enabling professionals to understand, develop, and transform their business for continued relevance.
• Master of Management Development Master-level program focused on developing leadership and management capabilities for professionals seeking to advance their careers.
• Master of Public Governance (MPG) Master program designed for leaders in public sector organizations, covering public governance, value creation, and navigation of politically governed organizations.
• Master i Skat Specialized master program focused on taxation, providing in-depth knowledge of tax laws and practices.
• Full-time MBA Comprehensive full-time MBA program designed to develop business leadership skills and strategic thinking.
• Executive MBA Part-time executive MBA program designed for working professionals seeking to enhance their leadership and strategic capabilities while continuing to work.
• Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics Specialized executive MBA program focused on the shipping and logistics industry, combining general management education with sector-specific knowledge.
• Executive Certificates Shorter executive education programs that provide focused, certificate-level education in specific business areas without requiring full degree completion.
• CBS Executive Upgrade Program focused on practical, immediately applicable learning where knowledge translates into competencies that create direct value for private sector businesses.
• Summer University Intensive summer programs offering both bachelor and master-level courses for international and domestic students seeking accelerated learning during summer breaks.
• Individual Courses (200+ courses) Over 200 individual courses offered across various subjects including business development, leadership, public governance, and brand management. Courses can be taken individually or accumulated toward full program completion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 courses and 16 programs available for professional development

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• AMBA (Association of MBAs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMBA accreditation body validates the quality of CBS Executive Education's MBA programs, ensuring they meet international standards for postgraduate business education.
• AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAACSB accreditation recognizes excellence in business education, validating CBS's teaching quality, curriculum, and faculty research contributions.
• EFMD (EQUIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEQUIS accreditation from EFMD recognizes CBS as a school with EQUIS quality standards in business education with strong international outlook.
• CEMSflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEMS alliance provides CBS access to global network of business schools and corporate partners for the Master in International Management program.
• PIM (Partnership in International Management)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPIM network connects CBS with international business schools for student exchange and collaborative programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IMD Business School: IMD specializes in executive MBAs, leadership programs, and corporate custom education. It competes directly with CBS Executive Education for the same senior manager and executive learner segment across Europe.
• IESE Business School Executive Education: IESE delivers executive MBAs, focused business programs, and corporate custom education across global campuses. It directly competes with CBS for European and international executive students.
• SDA Bocconi School of Management: SDA Bocconi provides MBAs, specialized masters, and corporate custom programs. It competes with CBS for European executives and corporate clients seeking premium continental European executive education.
• Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education: Cambridge Judge runs the MBA, Executive MBA, and a portfolio of executive education open programs and corporate custom engagements. It directly competes for senior executive learners and corporate training budgets across Europe.
• Stockholm School of Economics Executive Education: SSE offers executive education, MBA, and customized corporate programs with similar Scandinavian geographic focus. It is the closest Nordic peer and competes directly for the same Danish, Swedish, and Nordic corporate clients.
• HEC Paris Executive Education: HEC Paris offers a broad executive education portfolio including MBA, specialized masters, TRIUM, and corporate custom programs. It is one of Europe's largest competitors for senior executive cohorts and corporate training.
• Mannheim Business School: Mannheim offers part-time MBAs, executive MBAs, masters, and custom executive programs in Germany. It is a direct peer competing for the same Central European executive education demand.
• London Business School Executive Education: LBS delivers MBA, Executive MBA, Masters, and open-enrollment plus custom executive education programs in London. It competes head-to-head with CBS for senior executive students across Europe and corporate clients seeking English-language programs.
• INSEAD Executive Education: INSEAD runs one of the largest global executive education operations, offering MBAs, specialized masters, executive certificates, and corporate custom programs. It directly competes with CBS Executive Education for European executive cohorts and corporate training mandates.
• Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University: RSM runs a global executive education portfolio including MBA, executive masters, and corporate custom programs. It competes with CBS for European executive students and multinational corporate training engagements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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