CBS advances on global ranking: Cases among the world’s most widely used teaching materials
Cases written by CBS lecturers are now used at universities and business schools around the world. This is reflected in CBS’ impressive ninth place on The Case Centre Impact Index 2025, which measures the global reach and influence of teaching cases
CBS moves up two places in this year’s ranking, positioning itself as one of the most influential institutions within case-based teaching. The ranking reflects both the quality and international use of the cases developed and shared by CBS lecturers through The Case Centre.
“At CBS we educate responsible, curious and critical thinkers who can turn complex challenges into opportunities for positive change,” says Anna Thomasson, Dean of Education at CBS.
“Case-based learning is central to that mission. When students work with real-world dilemmas, they develop analytical depth as well as the ability to collaborate and find solutions that make a difference.”
Cases with global impact
CBS cases are based on real business and societal challenges, bringing themes such as sustainability, ethics and leadership into the classroom. Most of them are developed through Nordic Case House and CBS Free Case Collection, both of which focus on the Nordic approach to leadership and sustainable business.
Together, CBS lecturers create materials that are used in classrooms around the world – making Danish research and teaching part of a global conversation about responsible leadership.
This international recognition shows that CBS cases are not only learning tools, but also a way of sharing knowledge, values and perspectives across borders. They give students insight into how leaders can handle real dilemmas and create positive change in business and society.
“The position on The Case Centre Impact Index demonstrates that our lecturers succeed in bringing research to life and creating teaching that reaches far beyond the classroom,” says Anna Thomasson.