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Where practice meets research
At CBS Executive, we know that todays' leaders face unprecedented challenges. Relying on business as usual just won’t cut it anymore. We emphasize the importance of embracing change and cultivating mindsets of continuous growth.
Standing on a foundation of pioneering research and industry experts, we move beyond abstract academic thought, translating it into practical knowledge. At CBS Executive, we provide best-in-class lifelong learning opportunities for executives and organizations through our dynamic and unique program portfolio. Equipping leaders and organizations with the perspectives and tools to stay relevant.
Our programs
Browse our catalog of programs across a range of specialized topics, for executive level and up
Board Leadership
Through board leadership focused on value creation, both experienced as well as new members of a board are empowered to reflect, refresh and recharge their knowledge
View programsManagement & Leadership
The sustainable leadership role is in focus with the aim of strengthening your ability to act as a leader in modern organisations.
View programsStrategy & Business Development
Focus is on the rapid changes today’s organizations must deal with strategically to ensure innovation and business development.
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Strategic topics
Take a look at the long-term strategic topics CBS Executive is investing in
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–Sustainable leadership
Have you begun the journey towards a more sustainable business? Leaders must rethink what a business is and how it drives change in the world.
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–Future of work
Are you prepared for the Future of Work? Read or listen to an enlightening interview with Harvard Professor Mark Desposito
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–Tech leadership
Are you ready to stay ahead of the digital curve? Dive into an enlightening interview with Harvard Professor Mark Desposito
New program
Sustainable Business Ecosystems - new
Show your interest in this program by signing up to our interested list at the top of this page. We will contact you with program information as soon as possible. The course is taking an innovative approach to partnering and looks at how you can meet the need for fast global scaling of sustainable business through partnering in a Global Value Chain (GVC) perspective.
read moreQuotes from our alumni

Rikke Lilienthal
Head of secretariat, SMVdanmark - participant on Behavioral Economics & Nudging
“Very informative and has given food for thought with many relatable examples. I came home with a lot to reflect on, and most of it can be applied directly in my own organization."

Søren Brunak
Professor, Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research, Faculty - Faculty on Digital Health Innovation
“I hope that the healthcare industry will catch up on the possibilities that these technological breakthroughs offer by providing solutions, inventions, devices, processes etc. for the sake of better treatments and health."

Somdeep Sen
PostDoc, Roskilde University - participant on International Research Management Program
“There are two challenges that international researchers face in the Danish work environment: culture and strategy. This course is able to provide attendees with strategies for both types of challenges and I am quite amazed by how realistic some of the scenarios discussed in the course were...”

Birgitte Sørensen
CEO, TEMP-TEAM A/S - participant on Professional Negotiation
“This is one of the best courses I have attended. The combination of high-level teachers and the distribution between theory and practical learning. The best thing is that you can use what you learn during the week at your job.”

Rikke Lilienthal
Head of secretariat, SMVdanmark - participant on Behavioral Economics & Nudging
“Very informative and has given food for thought with many relatable examples. I came home with a lot to reflect on, and most of it can be applied directly in my own organization."

Søren Brunak
Professor, Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research, Faculty - Faculty on Digital Health Innovation
“I hope that the healthcare industry will catch up on the possibilities that these technological breakthroughs offer by providing solutions, inventions, devices, processes etc. for the sake of better treatments and health."

Somdeep Sen
PostDoc, Roskilde University - participant on International Research Management Program
“There are two challenges that international researchers face in the Danish work environment: culture and strategy. This course is able to provide attendees with strategies for both types of challenges and I am quite amazed by how realistic some of the scenarios discussed in the course were...”

Birgitte Sørensen
CEO, TEMP-TEAM A/S - participant on Professional Negotiation
“This is one of the best courses I have attended. The combination of high-level teachers and the distribution between theory and practical learning. The best thing is that you can use what you learn during the week at your job.”
Søren Brunak
Professor, Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research, Faculty - Faculty on Digital Health Innovation
“I hope that the healthcare industry will catch up on the possibilities that these technological breakthroughs offer by providing solutions, inventions, devices, processes etc. for the sake of better treatments and health."
Spotlighted Programs
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Strategic Business Partnering
Strategy & Business DevelopmentManagement & LeadershipWinter School6 days ·2024-01-25DKK 30,500.00This program will strengthen the capabilities of senior business partners and future and present leaders of corporate functions and enable them to play actively and effectively in a Strategic Business Partner role driving value creation through strategic insight, impactful engagement with the line of business and cross-functional collaboration.
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Blue Board Leadership 2023/2024
Board Leadership8 days·2023-11-14DKK 74,500.00This board education program is developed by CBS Board Leadership Education in partnership with the Blue MBA Alumni Association and experienced professors (from CBS and other international universities and business schools), board members, and partners from EY (annual reports and finance issues) and Kromann Reumert (legal issues).
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Global Board Leadership Masterclass 2024
Board Leadership5 days·2024-08-29DKK 68,000.00The purpose of the Global Board Leadership Masterclass is to further the professionalization of board work in Denmark. The program has been developed in collaboration with key figures from the board environment at the top of the Danish business community and partners in Kromann Reumert and EY. The course is built around experience-based cases with a focus on management, strategy, and value creation in the board work.
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Authenticity in Action - Female Leadership and Power
Management & LeadershipSummer School3 days·2024-08-19DKK 25,000.00From research, it is clear that women face a number of disadvantages in trying to reach senior executive positions. From a gender and leadership perspective, the program focuses on identifying behavioural patterns and unconscious biases, which sometimes are powerful, yet invisible, barriers to women’s advancement: How do these biases affect their development as leaders, and what can they do to work around them?
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Stine Staffeldt
Program Directorsts@cbs-executive.dk+45 40 35 87 52Kim Vestergaard
Program Directorkv@cbs-executive.dk+45 23 63 29 49
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