Research
Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is an internationally recognised business university with deep roots in the Nordic socio-economic model. With a broad social science profile, CBS conducts research at the intersection of business, society and leadership – with a strong focus on disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary insight.
Research with Societal Impact
CBS addresses some of today’s most pressing societal challenges, including the green transition, responsible leadership, digitalisation, artificial intelligence and the future of work. Our strategy “We transform society with business” commits us to turning knowledge into action – in close collaboration with businesses, public authorities and civil society.
Research at CBS is organised across 11 departments and a number of research centres and cross-disciplinary initiatives. Together, they represent a significant share of Denmark’s leading research in fields such as sustainable leadership, finance, innovation, entrepreneurship, digital technologies, organisational studies and corporate governance.
New study: Immigrants earn 18% less and have limited access to high-paying jobs
On average, an immigrant in Denmark earns 9.2% less than an ethnic Dane. In other parts of Europe and North America, the gap is even wider. This is…
New research: The Big Four adapt their transparency depending on who is watching
The world’s four largest accounting companies appear open in one country and closed in another. This inconsistency may undermine trust in the pro…
New research: How the Great Belt Bridge changed the Danish economy
The connection between Funen and Zealand has led to an annual productivity increase equivalent to just over DKK 6 billion – along with uneven wage growth and…
Departments and centres
Department of Accounting
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Department of Business Humanities and Law
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Department of Digitalization
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Department of Economics
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Department of Finance
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Department of International Economics, Government and Business
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Department of International Economics, Government and Business
Department of Management, Society and Communication
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Department of Management, Society and Communication
Department of Marketing
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Department of Operations Management
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Department of Organization
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Department of Strategy and Innovation
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Centres and Units
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PhD support
The CBS PhD Support manages the administration of PhD students in the PhD study at CBS. We provide counselling and guidance of current and future PhD students, supervisors, PhD coordinators, heads of department, heads of sesecretariat and external partners in all administrative matters relating to the PhD programme at CBS.
PhD Support
SCANCOR at CBS
Advance your research internationally
SCANCOR offers CBS scholars the chance to spend time at Stanford or Harvard and join a global community working on organizations and leadership. SCANCOR-Scandinavia provides additional opportunities for focused research stays and international academic collaboration.
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