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

Are You Ready?

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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    Data Strategy & Leadership - Understand what it takes to realize business value from your data

    Summer SchoolTech LeadershipStrategy & Business DevelopmentOpenNew
    5 days·2025-08-11·9.00 - 16:30DKK 29,000

    STILL OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

    Gain the skills 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.

    The course will be held on 11-12 and 27-29 August 2025.

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    Digital Capabilities - Strengthen your digital literacy to advance strategic and operational goals

    Summer SchoolTech LeadershipTo Be Announced
    3 days·2025-08-18·9.00 - 16:30DKK 18,000

    Building Future-Ready Organizations.

    Cultivate your organization’s digital capabilities to seize opportunities and tackle dilemmas in today’s economy.

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    Exploring AI for Organizational and Societal Innovation

    Summer SchoolTech LeadershipOpen
    5 days·2025-08-18·9.00 - 16.00DKK 29,000

    STILL OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

    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. This course explores how to harness AI for organizational innovation and entrepreneurship. 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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    Cybersecurity for Business Leaders - Mitigate the risk of cyber-attacks in your organization

    Summer SchoolTech LeadershipTo Be AnnouncedNew
    2 days·2025-08-20·9.00 - 16:30DKK 13,500

    Cybersecurity is not just an issue for the IT department – it is the responsibility of the board and every manager to ensure that the necessary measures to protect and defend the company are implemented.

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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.