CBS Research Profile

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.

Research Excellence

CBS is the top Danish university when it comes to publishing in the most highly ranked international journals in business and management (AJG 4 and 4*) – accounting for nearly half of all Danish AJG 4* publications in the period 2019–2023.

Our publications also have strong academic impact and are cited more frequently than those from other Danish and European universities. Internationally, CBS is ranked among the leading Nordic institutions in the QS and Shanghai rankings within Business & Management and Accounting & Finance.

Research at CBS is not only excellent – it is also highly relevant to society. In 2024, CBS attracted DKK 186 million in external research funding from the EU as well as Danish public and private foundations. These grants reflect CBS’ strong engagement with the world around us – and a research practice where academic excellence supports concrete solutions to complex societal challenges.

Contact

If you have questions about research at CBS, please contact:

Jane Finnerup Johnsen
Head of Secretariat, CBS Research & PhD Support Office
jfj.research@cbs.dk 

The Research Support Office (RSO) provides advisory services and operational support to researchers, departments and CBS leadership – with a focus on strategy, external funding and collaboration.
PhD Support manages the full range of administrative processes related to CBS’ PhD programme, from admission to graduation.

Learn more about Research Support | PhD Support

The page was last edited by: Dean's Office, Research // 07/14/2025