Q: Do I really need a minimum of four years of managerial experience to join?

A: The CBS Executive MBA and Flexible Executive MBA believe the practical experiences of our participants enhance class discussions and form the prerequisite foundation for the accelerated leadership and general management development process.

The kind of work experience among our participants varies. Some of our participants are specialists in a certain field such as being an engineer, biochemist; others are in a functional business role such as in sales, finance and you will also meet participants who are in general management roles already.

Q: Is there any way to dispense with the formal requirements?

A: In very rare circumstances the Study Board may grant a dispensation. Please contact our staff to learn more about this.

Q: What is the difference between the Flexible Executive MBA and the Executive MBA education?

A: Each term of the Flexible Executive MBA has a targeted approach dealing with a focused theme while giving you a general management perspective. After the successful completion of each module you will receive a certificate which you can choose to use to get access to the next level right away or take a break between the modules.

Q: Is it possible to join the CBS Flexible Executive MBA without a sponsoring company?

A: Yes, if you can provide the necessary funding yourselves. Nevertheless, you must be a full-time employee holding a management position to join the program.

Q: Is it possible to obtain a scholarship for the CBS Executive MBA?

A: No, the tuition is paid by the participant's company or by the participant.

Q: What is the emphasis of the part-time CBS Flexible Executive MBA?

A: The CBS Flexible Executive MBA takes a general management and leadership perspective and prepares you to take on broader and more challenging leadership positions. The program seeks to create value for you and your company from day one. The practice orientation means that what you learn will be applicable right away. Thus, the company-related assignments ensure immediate payback for you and your sponsoring company.

Q: How large is the class?

A: The class size is, on average, 35 participants. We believe this is an appropriate class size for effective learning, where interaction in the classroom is optimized. It allows for close links with faculty, high interaction between class members, and personal attention from the class manager.

Q: How heavy is the study load?

A: For each of the two monthly classes that consists of three sessions each, you should expect to use a total of approximately 10 hours for preparation.

Q: How do the in-company assignments work?

A: The purpose of the in-company assignments is to anchor the academic learning in the modules with the real world of the participants' own company. You select a relevant issue in your company and analyze it using the models, theories and tools learned at the course.