Summer School

At the CBS Executive Summer School, you will gain new perspectives and practical tools to navigate today’s most important leadership challenges. We offer research-based programs for leaders and specialists, lasting 3–5 days, where you learn from some of the country’s leading professors and experienced business executives.

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Gain new perspectives

At the CBS Executive Summer School 2025, we have gathered a relevant and interesting range of 3-5-day courses under the categories Sustainable Leadership, Tech Leadership, and Future of Work.

Leadership Demands Change

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The programs are designed to equip you and your organization with new competencies and improved tools, preparing you to meet the leadership challenges that define today’s leadership agenda

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    Sustainable Finance and ESG Integration

    Summer SchoolStrategy & Business DevelopmentTo Be Announced
    5 days·2025-08-11·9.00 - 16.30DKK 29,000

    This course endeavors to dissect the intricate challenges surrounding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics, financial reporting and organizations’ strategic considerations relating to sustainability.

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    Cross-Cultural Leadership

    Summer SchoolManagement & LeadershipOpenNew
    3 days·2025-08-18·9.00 - 16:30DKK 18,000

    STILL OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

    Learn the know-how and skills needed to effectively create and lead cross-cultural teams and organisations through self-reflection exercises and interactive simulation activities.

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    Leading in a Complex World

    Summer SchoolTo Be Announced
    4 days·2025-08-18·9.00 - 16:30DKK 24,000

    Develop the skills to think long-term, adapt to complex challenges, and build resilience in your leadership. Explore how to navigate sustainability dilemmas and create meaningful, lasting change in your organization and beyond.

    The course is structured as follows: August 18-20, 2025, with full-day sessions from 09:00 to approximately 16:30, and two additional half-day sessions on September 11 and October 6, 2025.

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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.