Sharpen your judgement

Summer School is an intensive learning experience for leaders who want to work with the forces shaping their decisions. Here, research and practice meet in focused days dedicated to technology, geopolitics, strategy, and leadership. The goal is not just new knowledge, but stronger judgment.

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Leaders rarely lack knowledge

What they lack is time to think

Every day, leaders make decisions under pressure. About strategy. AI. Organization. Transformation. Risk. And responsibility. But the hardest decisions require more than experience. They require perspective.

At CBS Executive Summer School, leaders come together for intensive summer courses where practice meets research — and where you have the time to think.

Leadership today demands more than staying informed.

From insight to decision

Leadership requires the ability to understand context, see interdependencies, and translate insight into action.

At CBS Executive Summer School, you learn from faculty with deep expertise and exchange perspectives with peers who challenge your thinking.

You return with sharpened judgment—ready to act with greater clarity.

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    Data Strategy & Leadership

    Understand what it takes to realize business value from your data

    Tech LeadershipSummer SchoolStrategy & Business DevelopmentOpen
    5 days·2026-08-10·9.00 - 16.30DKK 29,000

    Gain the skills to develop a data strategy and drive AI-implementation, balancing efficiency and innovation goals in your organization. Learn how to make informed decisions about the use of data and algorithms, improve strategic leadership decisions, and create new value propositions through data-driven insights.

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    Exploring AI for Organizational & Societal Innovation

    Tech LeadershipSummer SchoolOpen
    3 days·2026-08-10·9.00 - 16.00DKK 18,000

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a disruptive force that is reshaping business, government, and society. Understanding the applications of AI within organizations and having a grasp of the associated challenges is essential for leaders in both the public and private sectors.

    Are you up to speed? Is there a business case for new applications of AI within your organization? And do you understand the risks and rewards?

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    AI og Forretning

    Hvordan øger du værdiskabelsen af AI i din virksomhed?

    Tech LeadershipSummer SchoolStrategy & Business DevelopmentOpen
    2026-08-17·9.00 - 16.30DKK 29,000

    Brug teknologien til at skabe strategisk værdi.

    På kurset gennemgår vi forretningens centrale ledelsesredskaber – som strategi og forretningsmodel – og integrerer kunstig intelligens i disse. Målet er at opbygge en forståelse for ”forretningssproget” og oversætte kunstig intelligens til dette, så det bliver relevant og anvendeligt i praksis.

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What our participants say

  • “The course was good. Highly qualified and prepared instructors. Great environment and a very good dynamic.”

    Victor Ordonez,
    Team Leader of Measurement Technology, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy A/S

  • “Terrific to learn in a different cultural setting. Have a greater appreciation for CBS and the scale of Danish businesses.”

    Ian Bail,
    General Manager Strategic Services, Wannon Water

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Frequently Asked Questions

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The CBS Executive Summer School is an umbrella for a series of intensive, high-level courses held annually during week 33 and 34 at Copenhagen Business School (CBS). These courses are carefully designed to equip both you and your organization with new tools and capabilities to reach new goals and drive performance to the next level.

With a proud tradition and hundreds of participants each year, the CBS Executive Summer School has established itself as a highly respected forum for professional development and networking.

All courses are grounded in cutting-edge, research-based knowledge and practical methods that can be directly applied in your organization once the course concludes. The consistently high academic standard ensures a substantial return on investment for each participant. Courses typically run for 3 or 5 full days, offering an intensive and rewarding learning experience.