Master of Business Development
Strategic Practices and Execution
Master strategic execution and learn how to turn strategy into action with practical tools and insights from others’ experiences.
Start: May 13
About the course
Spring 2027
| Lecture dates: | May 13-14 & May 24-25 from 9-4 |
| Oral exam: | Jun 24 & 25 |
| Place: | Dalgas Have 15, 2000 Frederiksberg |
| Teachers: | Marcus Møller Larsen & Francesci Di Lorenzo |
| Type: | Core course |
| Price: | 22.000 DKK |
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