Master of Business Development
People, Performance and Strategic Renewal
Strengthen your skills in making informed people decisions that support organisational performance and long-term strategic development.
Start: May 20
About the course
Spring 2027
| Lecture dates: | May 20-21 & Jun 1-2 from 9-4 |
| Exam: | Jun 30 |
| Place: | CBS - Dalgas Have 15, 2000 Frb |
| Teachers: | Dana Minbaeva & Thomaz Teodorovicz |
| Type: | Elective |
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