CBS Executive MBA Maintains Strong Position in the Financial Times Global Executive MBA Ranking 2025
Copenhagen Business School (CBS) Executive MBA continues to demonstrate excellence in the Financial Times Global Executive MBA Ranking 2025, securing an overall ranking of #59 in the world and maintaining its place among the Top 100 Executive MBA programmes worldwide — as well as a leading position in Northern Europe.
Copenhagen Business School (CBS) Executive MBA continues to demonstrate excellence in the Financial Times Global Executive MBA Ranking 2025, securing an overall ranking of #59 in the world and maintaining its place among the Top 100 Executive MBA programmes worldwide — as well as a leading position in Northern Europe.
Consistent Global Achievement and Strong Performance
CBS EMBA upholds its global standing across multiple categories in 2025, reflecting the programme’s quality, impact, and sustained relevance in an evolving business landscape. CBS continues to perform strongly where it matters most:
- #7 in the world for Work Experience – confirming the exceptional calibre and seniority of CBS EMBA participants.
- #39 in Career Progress – up from #48 in 2024, highlighting the strong professional growth of CBS graduates.
- #33 in Research – up from #37, recognising CBS’s growing academic influence and contribution to global management knowledge.
- #38 in International Course Experience – maintaining a robust international reach through global modules and partnerships.
Learn with Leaders
Ranked #7 globally for Work Experience, CBS has been consistently placed in the global Top 10 for four consecutive years, underscoring the enduring strength and seniority of the programme’s participants. This achievement reflects CBS’s ability to create a vibrant environment of peer learning — where executives learn with and from one another, bringing real-world leadership experience directly into the classroom.
Cutting-edge Knowledge
With research performance improving to #33 globally, CBS continues to deliver rigorous, research-driven insights that bridge academia and business practice. Faculty provide forward-looking perspectives on strategy, sustainability, and innovation — ensuring participants gain knowledge that drives meaningful, measurable change in their organisations.
Career Progress and Global Outlook
CBS EMBA’s rise in Career Progress highlights the tangible career advancement and leadership transformation experienced by its alumni. The programme also continues to perform strongly in international diversity, fostering an inclusive, globally minded learning environment that mirrors today’s interconnected business world.
“At CBS, we don’t just prepare leaders to respond to change — we help them anticipate and shape it. These results reflect the strength of our community: experienced, globally engaged professionals who turn learning into lasting impact.” Jesper Rangvid
Associate Dean of the Executive MBA and Finance Professor
Designed for Impact
Built for experienced professionals, the CBS Executive MBA combines strategic insight, leadership development, and a global perspective within a Nordic learning ethos that values collaboration, innovation, and responsibility. The flexible design enables participants to balance their studies with demanding careers, ensuring that learning is immediately applicable — and impact is felt from day one.
Learn more about the CBS Executive MBA and how it empowers leaders to anticipate change and shape the future.
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