MSc in Economics and Business Administration in Management of Innovation and Business Development

The MSc EBA MIB gives you the skills and knowledge to understand how organisations use innovation and business development to gain an a competitive edge. Learn to think strategically, act entrepreneurially, and make an impact.

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About MSc in Economics and Business Administration in Management of Innovation and Business Development

Level

graduate

Programme type

2-year master programme

Duration

2 years

ECTS

120

Time commitment

Full-time

Language

English

Students

140

Gender distribution – men / women

46% / 54%

Average age

24.4 years

Foreign students

50%

Topics

Organisation and management Innovation and entrepreneurship

Why study MSc EBA MIB?

3 good reasons to choose MSc EBA MIB

Lead innovation and create value

Explore how innovation and entrepreneurship drive business success. You'll learn to manage innovation processes, develop new business models, and lead projects that create value in both start-ups and established firms.

Make smart decisions for a sustainable future

Gain deep insight into business economics, strategy, and finance. You'll learn to make informed decisions under uncertainty and manage scarce resources with a focus on long-term, sustainable development.

Build skills for a global career

Develop strong analytical and collaborative skills. You'll work across disciplines, solve complex problems, and communicate research-based knowledge clearly – preparing you for roles in dynamic, global business environments.

“I like that the MIB programme is designed to be highly practical, focusing on real-world projects, case studies and partnerships. ” Matilde
Student, MSc EBA MIB

All sorts of innovation

New products, services, processes and business models. Continuous innovation is necessary for modern businesses - big or small, old and new - to stay competitive. In the MIB programme you will gain skills to leverage innovation to create competitive advantage for firms.

You will learn both theory and practice of innovation, you will learn to manage and solve business challenges in the areas of innovation and business development.

Well-structured analysis

Successful innovation depends on a structured analysis. You will learn to identify innovative ideas, develop strategies in different business settings and how to put innovation on the overall strategy agenda of a company.

You will learn to identify all the different aspects of innovation: The relation to the value proposition, user needs, response from competitors.

You will gain knowledge on how the innovation process has shifted from a closed to an open process, now involving many different stakeholders, such as customers, suppliers, or universities.

Innovation with a focus on sustainability is also the key to solving some of the great challenges of our time.

“I consider it to be quite a big advantage thatthe MIB programme has quite a broad focus, thus doesn't really push me in a specific direction.” Petr
Student, MSc EBA MIB

Managing innovation and business development projects

You will learn to manage innovation and business development projects, to draw up budgets and to draft and assess business plans. Useful if you want to design your own project – but also when you want to assess the quality of other projects.

The finances of innovation projects

You will also learn about the core aspects of financial management and control in relation to innovation projects. You will learn how to forecast a company’s product innovation needs to secure future revenue opportunities. To do so, you’ll learn to understand business organisation, tools of project management and financial control.

Innovation in start-ups

This programme will not only focus on innovation in well-established companies, but also as part of the establishment of startup companies. You’ll learn to recognize entrepreneurial opportunities, the fundamentals of new venture creation, the characteristics of a successful founding team, and the hiring of key employees, as well as entrepreneurial finance.

See the programme regulations for MSc EBA MIB

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Structure

Innovation and entrepreneurship

You learn how to turn ideas into action and how innovation and entrepreneurship create growth and value. Innovation and entrepreneurship in Management of Innovation and Business Development focus on developing and managing new business opportunities within both established organisations and start-ups.

Organisation and management

You learn how leadership, collaboration, and organisational design support innovation and change. Organisation and management in Management of Innovation and Business Development focus on how to lead people and projects in environments where creativity and adaptability are key to success.

MSc EBA MIB

Innovation and entrepreneurship – 50%

Organisation and management – 50%

3 things to consider

Analytic mindset

You should have a strong interest in innovation management and entrepreneurship, applying a strategic perspective on how firms can gain and sustain competitive advantage. This requires strong analytical skills to apply theoretical insights and models to concrete business cases.

Love your theory

The programme has a fairly large and academic curriculum, requiring you to both analyse and apply theory to real-world business cases.

Be prepared to understand, discuss and explain the relevance of theory on innovation and business development in various contexts. Expect 40% theory comprehension and 60% application. Working in groups is an integral part of most courses the program.

Teamwork and project-oriented mindset

Most courses involve group work and practical projects, so collaboration, communication, and the ability to work in diverse teams are essential.

Programme overview

1st semester

1st year

2nd semester

1st year

3rd semester

2nd year

4th semester

2nd year

More about the programme progression

Double Degree

On MSc EBA MIB, you can apply for a double degree with Università Bocconi in Milan, Italy. As a double degree student, you get a degree from both CBS and Università Bocconi.

For the 1st year of your programme, you will study at CBS and for the 2nd year at Università Bocconi. This way, you achieve a degree and a diploma from both CBS and Università Bocconi.

Learn more about Double Degree.

Options during the programme

Options during the programme Double Degree with Bocconi

During the programme, you have various opportunities to create your own academic profile.

Minor

On the 3rd semester, you can also choose to study a so-called minor. A minor is a package of electives within a specific academic area. Typically, it consists of 3 courses. By taking a minor, you strengthen your competences within a specific area of interest, and you can use it to qualify for specific jobs or industries.

See the current selection of CBS minors on Minors.

Exchange

Many students choose to go on exchange on their 3rd semester; usually at one of CBS’ more than 300 partner universities. When you go on exchange through CBS, you do not have to pay for the teaching at the foreign university (with a few exceptions), and you can bring your SU (student grant).

Find a list of all CBS partner universities here.

Internship

You can choose to replace some of your electives with a so-called academic internship. The academic internship consists of an internship period at a company, which is then completed with a project report. You can do the internship at a company in Denmark or abroad.

When doing an internship you get the opportunity to relate theory to practice and reflect on the academic training you receive at CBS in a practical setting. Therefore, the project report and work assignments during your internship have to be relevant to your study programme.

CEMS

On Management of Innovation and Business Development, you can apply for the CEMS - Master in International Management programme. CEMS MIM is a double degree programme, which gives you the opportunity to add a second degree in international management to your CBS degree. This means that you will get both the MSc degree and the CEMS in International Management degree.

CEMS is a 1-year programme, which you study in combination with your CBS degree in your 3rd and 4th semester. Part of it takes place at one of the other CEMS universities abroad.

Learn more about CEMS / Master in International Management.

Master's thesis

Your 2nd year is completed with a master's thesis. You choose the topic you want to write about which allows you to focus on a specific topic of your interest. Typically, you write your master's thesis with a fellow student.

Double Degree

On MIB, you can apply for a double degree with Università Bocconi in Milan, Italy. As a double degree student, you get a degree from both CBS and Università Bocconi.

For the 1st year of your programme, you will study at CBS and for the 2nd year at Università Bocconi. This way, you achieve a degree and a diploma from both CBS and Università Bocconi.

Learn more about Double Degree with Bocconi.

Option for the Management of Innovation & Business Development (MIB) degree

Why settle for one degree, when you can have two Master of Science degrees from two of Europe’s leading universities?

If you have chosen or are planning to choose the MSc in Economics and Business Administration in Management of Innovation & Business Development, your options are now doubled! CBS and Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi in Milan, Italy, have a double degree agreement exclusively for the MIB concentration. You can see the number of seats available for this agreement by checking on my.cbs.dk. You will need your CBS login to do so.

Eligibility and application

Applicants must have English proficiency documented by:

TOEFL iBT test with a result of minimum 100, not more than 2 years old upon application for selection
- MyBest Scores from TOEFL are not accepted.
- TOEFL iBT Home Edition is accepted.
IELTS Academic with a minimum score of 7, not more than 2 years old upon application for selection
Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) minimum score of B; Cambridge CPE minimum score C.
Students who have completed their bachelor's degree, taught entirely in English at CBS or from a EQUIS/AACSB accredited institution. Language of instruction must be declared on the diploma or confirmed by the university.
Students who have completed their entire Bachelor's degree in English in an English speaking country e.g. UK; Canada; USA; Australia; etc. are exempt from submitting this test.

Here you can read more about requirements and application procedures.

Special Limitation

Please note that Bocconi University will not accept students nominated by CBS for this program if they hold an Italian bachelor's degree. Further, students who have previously applied to Bocconi are not eligible to apply to the CBS/Bocconi double degree.

Pursuing a double degree means that not only will you obtain a Master of Science from CBS, you will also obtain an Italian Master of Science with a concentration in Economics & Management of Innovation and Technology (EMIT-LS) – without prolonging your studies.

Double Degree Setup
1st Year at CBS	2nd Year at Bocconi
1st and 2nd semesters	3rd and 4th semesters
Complete the mandatory courses of the MIB programme	One elective course, 6 ECTS Four mandatory courses, 29 ECTS i. Intellectual Property and Competition Law ii. Data Analytics & Visualization iii. Business Economics I (Empirical Methods) iv. Business Economics II (Analytical Methods) Two compulsory language exams in English (Level C1) (the TOEFL iBT and the IELTS Academic tests may be used for this purpose, depending on level achieved) and Italian (Level A2) Internship (min. 8 weeks) Seminars, 4 ECTS Master’s thesis

“...if your passion is to become a great leader who can drive change in multi-cultural work environments, I can honestly say - as a graduate Double Degree student - that I can stand by the advice I was given five years ago: Living abroad shapes you as an individual, prepares you for the unexpected and gives you in return an open and humble mindset that is fundamental for all true leaders. ” Double Degree student
MSc EBA MIB

“I expected that the biggest challenge for me would be that everything was in English. I knew in advance that there would be many international students, so I was prepared to speak a lot of English.” Matilde
Student, MSc EBA MIB

See you in February 2027

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Study environment

Many international students

The MIB programme consists of 30% international students, making for many different experiences and perspectives. You’ll get a lot of support from fellow students and a lively and engaging dialogue with your professors.

Entrepreneurial attitude

The students in this programme have a great interest in innovation, business development and change processes. Many students have a very entrepreneurial attitude, looking to start their own company.

NIMS - MIB student association

Network in Innovation Management and Strategy, NIMS, is the student association of the MIB programme. NIMS promotes community and connects students with alumni, faculty members, and partners.

Student life at CBS

Studying at CBS is much more than just preparing for and going to classes.

At CBS, there are more than 20,000 students with different backgrounds and nationalities. Teamwork is an essential part of studying at CBS both in classes and in extracurricular activities.

With more than 100 student organisations, you also have plenty of opportunities to engage and connect with students across programmes and classes.

Learn more about the vibrant student life at CBS, the student organisations, and the international environment on Student life.

Meet the students

Matilde

“ I like that we master's students also get the opportunity to go on an exchange abroad during the 3rd semester. ”

Programme: MSc EBA MIB

From: Hørsholm, Denmark

Age: 24

Educational background: HA PRO, CBS

Why did I choose my programme (and CBS)?

I chose this programme because I want to pursue a career in management or consulting. The programme provides a strong foundation in business strategy, entrepreneurship and innovation management – valuable skills for many business-related jobs. The MIB programme enables me to develop entrepreneurial skills such as opportunity recognition, resource allocation and risk management, and these are essential for success in today's business environment.

What do I like the best?

I like that the MIB programme is designed to be highly practical, focusing on real-world projects, case studies and partnerships. This means that the lectures are more engaging and relevant to my career goals and dreams. Also, I enjoy meeting many international students in class! This gives me the opportunity to learn about other cultures while practicing my English speaking. Last but not least, I like that we master's students also get the opportunity to go on an exchange abroad during the 3rd semester.

How do I experience the difference in academic level between my bachelor and master programme?

I believe that the academic level is higher in the MIB master’s programme compared to the HA PRO bachelor’s programme. The amount of reading is more significant compared to the bachelor’s, but the field itself is more exciting now because the master’s programme is more specialised and provides in-depth knowledge within the area I’m interested in. It’s also remarkable that your performance is expected to be high - both in class and for the exams during the semesters.

What are the biggest challenges in my programme?

I expected that the biggest challenge for me would be that everything was in English. I knew in advance that there would be many international students, so I was prepared to speak a lot of English. I was most nervous about the oral exams, which take place in English exclusively, but luckily it never became a real concern as I quickly got used to speaking and writing English daily. The most difficult thing about the MIB programme is that it‘s a time-consuming study, which means that I don’t have the opportunity to work as much as before.

What would I have liked to have known before starting my programme?

You will not avoid corporate finance - even with the MIB programme! Honestly, it was not my favourite course in the HA PRO bachelor, so I was happy when I saw that there was only one course about finance in MIB. But hey, once you've gone through corporate finance on your bachelor's degree, luckily, it’s straightforward! Overall, I think it’s essential to consider the various specialisations well in advance so that you can choose the one that best suits your career goals and interests.

What do I want to do after finishing my programme?

After finishing my master’s programme, I would like to start a career in consulting – preferably in strategy, business development or business transformation. I like the idea of helping and advising clients to create value for their stakeholders. On the other hand, I can also imagine working as a project manager in an organisation that works on innovative or development projects. This can include anything from leading a development team to implementing new technology.

If I could give myself a piece of advice, before starting it would be…

It is the last two years - unless you intend to complete a PhD - that you will be studying, so enjoy the flexibility and identity of being a student. I have always been very busy working alongside my studies, but now I believe that our studies equip us to become skilled business people. You will probably get plenty of opportunities to work long hours when you graduate. Your studies should not be completed rashly, but should be enjoyed!

Petr

“ Try to be social from the very beginning, as there will be a lot of group work, and it's nice to form a group with people you know and like. ”

Programme: MSc EBA MIB

From: Prague, The Czech Republic

Age: 22

Educational background: Corporate Economics and Management, Prague University of Economics and Business

Why did I choose my programme (and CBS)?

It was quite challenging to choose a programme. Firstly, there were a number of interesting programmes. Secondly, it was hard for me to get a proper idea of how the study programme would look like just from the written description, so I relied a bit on my gut feeling and decided on the Management of Innovation and Business Development, as I perceived "Innovation" as something cool, interesting and useful for my future career.

What do I like the best?

One of the things I really like about studying MIB is that we have a lot of case studies where we can not only apply the knowledge we learned during the lectures, but also read about interesting ideas, innovative products and exciting stories from the business world. It is also nice to discuss the case in class, as it gives you new perspectives on the problem and its possible solutions.

How do I experience the difference in academic level between my bachelor and master programme?

So far, I have experienced a very different approach to studying than on my bachelor's. For example, I used to have around seven courses at the same time, whereas here at CBS, I only have two courses, which helps me be more effective in my studies. Another big difference is that there is a lot of academic reading for each lecture, which is quite time-consuming, but sometimes also interesting.

What are the biggest challenges in my programme?

For me, it was probably the transition from more of an individual style of studying to a heavily group-focused studying. It was especially challenging, as I’m not much of an outgoing person, making it a bit harder to find a study group at the very start. During the group work itself, it is also a bit challenging to align with each other, as each member has different expectations of how to approach the project.

What would I have liked to have known before starting my programme?

It is rather just a fun thing, but I think it is worth knowing before taking the first oral exam. In the Czech Republic, the students are expected to wear a suit/dress for oral exams. But apparently, here in Denmark, there is no such dress code, and the students wear their casual clothes to the exam. So if you don't want to feel overdressed, make sure to leave your suit in the wardrobe and stay in casual clothes.

What do I want to do after finishing my programme?

I am not fully decided yet as there are multiple paths I find very interesting. Furthermore, the MIB programme has quite a broad focus, thus doesn't really push me in a specific direction. Personally, I consider it to be quite a big advantage as it gives me time to try working in different positions as a student worker and to make a final decision after finishing my studies and having better idea of what I like and dislike.

If I could give myself a piece of advice, before starting it would be…

I would advise myself to pick the most interesting programmes and try to sneak into a few lectures and maybe even talk to some of the students to get a better idea of what it is like to study the chosen programme. Furthermore, I would stress the importance of being social from the very beginning, as there will be a lot of group work, and it's nice to form a group with people you know and like.

Teaching and exams

Lectures, exercise classes and group work

Teaching at the MIB programme is a mix of lectures, case-based exercises and project work in groups. Guest speakers, such as managers and innovation leaders, often gives their perspectives.

There is a strong focus on teaching up-to-date knowledge within the field of innovation – and even innovating the ways of teaching. Numerous international professors teach courses.

Courses involve a lot of reading material, including more technical and theoretical discussions.

Read more about Teaching and working methods.

Written and oral exam

The exam types in MIB are a mix of the exam types offered at CBS in general. This includes oral exams based on a synopsis, four-hour written sit-in exams and oral exams based on a group project.

A special type of exam takes place in the course Innovation and Knowledge in the first semester. Exam questions posed by different professors need to be answered based on a case company and innovation chosen by your group. This means you can work on the exam throughout the course.

Read more about Exams.

Student life at CBS

Being a CBS student is about more than going to lectures and doing exams.

Get a glimpse of student life at CBS. Here, you can explore what a typical day of teaching and exams looks like.

Also, you can learn how our programmes are structured and read about social life on campus, including the many ways to connect with fellow students.

Time consumption

Workload

On the master’s programme, you will work more independently than on the bachelor’s programme, and teaching places greater emphasis on preparation as well as in-depth individual study.

If you are studying on a full-time graduate programme, you should expect spending approximately 37 hours on average on your studies each week. The workload will vary during the year.

Hectic around exams

The time leading up to assignment submissions and exams can be hectic, and you can easily work more than 40 hours a week in this period. Preparing for oral exams can be especially time consuming, because you have to be able to explain and discuss the covered concepts and theories and learn things by heart.

Read more on Teaching and working methods

Student job

Most programmes are quite flexible in terms of combining studies with a student job. Most students work a maximum of 15 hours a week in order to have sufficient time for their studies.

Studying in Denmark - for internationals

If this is your first time studying in Denmark, you may find teaching and exam formats, the grading scale and the academic calendar very different from what you are used to.

Read about everything you need to know as an international student studying at CBS on International students

In need of special support?

Do you have a disability such as dyslexia, anxiety, autism, ADHD, long-term effects of concussion or another physical, psychological or neurological disability?

Then you have the opportunity to apply for Special Educational Support (SPS) and special conditions while studying.

This ensures you can study on equal terms with your fellow students.

Entry requirements

You are qualified for admission to the study programme if you fulfil the following requirements.
Please note that fulfilling the requirements does not guarantee you a study place.

1. Bachelor degree

You must have a bachelor degree before study start.

2. Language requirement

You must fulfil the language requirement before the application deadline.

3. Academic requirements

You must fulfil the academic requirements before study start.

1. Bachelor degree

You must hold a bachelor degree to fulfil the general requirement for admission to CBS’ master programmes. You must have completed your bachelor degree before study start.

Legal claim

No applicants have a legal right of admission to this programme as it is not the natural progression for any bachelor degree.

Have you not yet completed your bachelor degree?

You can apply for admission even if you have not yet completed your bachelor’s degree. However, you must finish it before study start. If you are offered a place, you will be conditionally admitted, which means:

You must complete your bachelor’s degree before you can begin your studies at CBS.
You must upload your bachelor diploma and transcript no later than 31 August.

2. Language requirement

English level A Danish upper secondary exam Other upper secondary exams Language tests CBS bachelor degree

Find your country

Only the exact qualifications listed below fulfil the English A language requirement.

In your application you must upload the exact documentation described below, as proof that your upper secondary qualifications fulfil the language requirement.

If you do not have one of the upper secondary qualifications below, you will need to take a language test.

Austria

Required courses and levels

Minimum total sum of 11 weekly lessons over years 10, 11 and 12 and Erste lebende Fremdsprache and Wahlpflichtgegenstände in English language. Subjects that are taught in English even as Wahlpflichtgegenstände do not count.

Required documentation

Reifeprüfung diploma certificate including Stundentafel covering (min.) 4 years of the Oberstufe OR

Reife- und Diplomprüfung diploma certificate including Stundentafel covering (min.) 5 years of the Oberstufe.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Required courses and levels

English A1, higher level
English A2, higher level
English B, higher level
English A1, standard level
English A2, standard level
English A Language and Literature, higher level
English A Language and Literature, standard level
English A Literature, higher level
English A Literature, standard level

Required documentation

Official IB transcript issued by IBO. Alternatively, you can give CBS access to your results via IBO.org.

L or LK or Leistungskurs
P or Profilfach
K or Kernfach*
eA or erhöhtes Anforderungsniveau
E and designated as erhöhtes Anforderungsniveau in the certificate legend
HF or Hauptfach
PF or Profilfach
Highlighted in grey and and designated as Leistungsfächer in the certificate legend

*If you have had English as a Kernfach your Abiturzeugnis needs to state that this means you have had English at either erhöhtes Anforderungsniveau or as Leistungskurs.

For applicants with a Waldorfschule/Rudolf Steiner Schule Abitur or Deutsche Internationale Abitur/prüfung (DIA/DIAP) please contact graduateadmission@cbs.dk for more information.

Required documentation

All pages of your Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife (Abiturzeugnis): cover, diploma and report card for all 4 half-years showing the Qualifikationsphase as well as the Abiturprüfung

Iceland

Required qualifications

For upper secondary studies completed according to the 2008 reform:
Minimum 25 Fein (new credits) obtained in English; of these, minimum 15 Fein must be at Þrep (qualification level) 3 or higher

For upper secondary studies completed according to the 1999 reform:

Minimum 18 einingar (old credits) obtained in English; minimum one English subject must be at level 6 or higher (e.g. ENS 603)

Required documentation

Required documentation

National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA) levels 1 and 2 and 3

Norway

Required documentation

High School Diploma as well as High School Grade transcript (covering all four years’ worth of subjects and grades) taken in the US.

The following upper secondary qualifications do not fulfil English level A

The highest upper secondary level of English from the following countries does not fulfil English level A. If your upper secondary education is from one of the countries listed below, you will need to take a language test:

Belgium
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Estonia
Finland
France
Greece
Hungary
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
The Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
All non-EU countries other than Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, Singapore, South Africa and the US

Language tests

If you need to take a language test, your scores must be available to CBS Admissions by the application deadline at the latest.

Make sure you register for your English language test well before the deadline.It can take up to three weeks from the test date before CBS receives your results. We therefore recommend that you book your test as early as possible.

If you have already taken an IELTS or TOEFL test, remember to check the test date. The test date – not to be confused with the date your test results were issued – must be less than two years old by the application deadline. If it is older than that, we cannot accept the result.

TOEFL

TOEFL iBT/iBT Home Edition

The TOEFL iBT/ iBT Home Edition taken on or after 21 January 2026 must be passed with both

a minimum overall score of at least 5 and
a minimum score of 4.5 in each of the four different sections

For the 2026 admission round, we accept an overall score of 94 (old scale) and 4.5 (new scale) in 2026. Both of these results must be present on the certificate. The subscores must still be a minimum of 4.5 in each of the four sections.

The TOEFL iBT/ iBT Home Edition taken before 21 January 2026 must be passed with both

a minimum overall score of at least 94 and
a minimum score of 20 in each of the four different sections

MyBest scores are not accepted.

Read more about the TOEFL and how to register on ETS.org

Documentation

Your TOEFL scores will be verified in the TOEFL database. You must list Copenhagen Business School as one of your score recipients when you sign up for the TOEFL test, or order a score sheet for Copenhagen Business School if you have already taken the test.

The TOEFL institution code for CBS is 7035.

You must upload either your digital copy, or a scan of your hard copy, TOEFL score sheet to the Application Portal.

Have you already passed a test?

Remember to check that your test date is no older than two years by the application deadline.

Be aware that it is your test date and not the date your test results were issued. If your test date is more than two years old by the application deadline, your test will not be accepted.

IELTS

IELTS Academic test

An IELTS academic test result of at least 7.0 with minimum 6.0 in each discipline is required.

IELTS tests that are more than two years old by the application deadline are not accepted

IELTS Online is accepted.

IELTS One Skill Retake scores are not accepted.

Required documentation

Your IELTS results will be verified in the IELTS database. Please instruct your test centre to make your results available to Copenhagen Business School, either when you book your IELTS test or after the test date.

You must also upload a scan of your IELTS test report form to the Application Portal. If you have not received the physical test report form, you can upload a document with the "Test Report Form Number" (TRF Number) so we can verify your scores.

Have you already passed a test?

Cambridge

The following Cambridge exams/certificates fulfil the English A language requirement.

Cambridge C2 Proficiency (Certificate of Proficiency in English) passed with minimum C.

Read more about the CPE and how to register.
Cambridge C1 Advanced (Certificate of Advanced English) passed with minimum C and an overall score of minimum 185.

Read more about the CAE and how to register.

Documentation

In order for us to verify your results, you need to do the following:

Sign up and share your results with Copenhagen Business School via the Candidate Results Website. Your Cambridge results are only valid if we can check them on their website.
Upload your Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) or Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) Statement of Results and/or Certificate in the application portal

The Certificate of Proficiency in English and Certificate of Advanced English have no expiration date and are valid for life.

3. Academic requirements

Academic requirements

You must fulfil the academic requirements before study start.

The academic requirements are a total of 90 ECTS-points comprising of:

45 ECTS-points in the following core academic areas, with a minimum of 5 ECTS-points within each:

Microeconomics
Organisation
Marketing
Quantitative Methods/Statistics
Accounting
Finance

and

45 ECTS-points in Business Administration and/or Economics

Examples of topics that fulfil the academic requirements

Below are examples of topics that may help you fulfil the academic requirements. The list is not exhaustive but meant to give you a better understanding of what types of courses could cover the required academic areas.

Examples

Organisation: Organisational Design, Organisational Structure, Organisational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Personnel Management, and the like.
NB! Topics within Industrial Organisation are not included in this area

Microeconomics: Utility, Demand, Supply & Equilibrium, Measurement of Elasticities, Consumer Demand Theory, Market Structures and Market Failure.
NB! Topics within Macroeconomics are not included in this area.

Marketing: Marketing Theory, Marketing Management, Branding, Brand Management, and the like.

Quantitative Methods/Statistics: Statistics, Econometrics, Quantitative Methods, and the like.

Accounting: Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing, Tax Accounting, Controlling, Bookkeeping, and the like.

Finance: Corporate Finance, Investment Analysis, Portfolio Theory and Management, Asset Pricing, Capital Budgeting, Derivatives, Financial Risk Management
NB! Topics within International Economics, Financial Economics and Macroeconomics are not included in this area.

Business Administration: Organisation, Marketing, Quantitative Methods/Statistics, Accounting, Finance, as well as Strategy, Innovation, Supply Chain Management, General Management, and the like.

Economics: Microeconomics, Managerial Economics, Industrial Economics, Macroeconomics, International Economics, and the like.

Make a self-assessment

What is a self-assessment?

If there is no advance assessment available for your bachelor’s degree, you can make a so-called self-assessment of your educational background.

If there is an advance assessment of your bachelor degree showing that you are missing certain academic areas to fulfil the academic requirements, you can also use the self-assessment to show how you fulfil the missing academic areas.

Your self-assessment is not binding for us, but it can help you prepare your application and give us a better overview of your educational background.

How to make a self-assessment

Start by listing all the undergraduate courses you have taken, or are going to take, as part of your bachelor's degree or in addition to it, and compare them to the programme's academic requirements.

Read your course titles and descriptions carefully. Try to categorise the courses according to the master programme’s academic requirements.

To get an idea of how we assess each course category, you can use the course catalogue to see how we have categorised different CBS elective courses or CBS Summer University courses within each category.

CBS elective courses
CBS Summer University

Use the self-assessment form

We have created a form you can use for your self-assessment. The form is a tool to help you match your courses with the academic entry requirements for the programme and see to what extent you fulfil them.

Remember to include

Courses you have already passed
Courses you are currently taking
Courses you expect to pass before study start (e.g. supplementary courses at summer university)

Download and save the self-assessment form

Chance of admission

More applicants than places

This programme has a limited number of study places.

If there are more qualified applicants than available places, we will select the best qualified applicants. The selection is based on an overall assessment of the applicants’ educational background at bachelor’s level

Selection criteria

The selection process at the MSc EBA - Management of Innovation and Business Development is based on an overall assessment of applicants’ educational background at undergraduate level, with a focus on courses and grades within business administration and economics; grades within the academic areas constituting the academic requirements are of particular importance.

Courses and grades within innovation/entrepreneurship and strategy may also be taken into consideration.

Personal statement

A personal statement is not part of the selection criteria for this programme.

If you upload a personal statement as part of your application, it will not be taken into consideration.

Connection to the Danish Labour Market

Your connection to the Danish labour market will be taken into consideration as part of the selection process. In your application, you will be asked to write a paragraph of no more than 500 characters (including spaces), describing your current circumstances and reflecting on your future career opportunities in Denmark.

Apply for admission

Read more about the application process, documentation and application deadlines

Admission and application

See you in February 2027

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Date:

4 February 2027

Location:

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Admission in numbers

Study places

150

Applicants - 1st priority

637

Foreign students

50%

Gender distribution – men / women

46% / 54%

Average age

24.4 years

Career

Competencies

With an MSc EBA MIB degree, you will get a strong mix of analytical insight and practical problem-solving skills. You'll understand how organisations create value through innovation, and you know how to spot and develop new business opportunities.

Also, you can analyse markets, use customer insights and build clear business cases. You know how to drive change, work with stakeholders and communicate your recommendations. You will gain a a strong strategic mindset to help build business solutions.

Competence profile

In the academic profile you can find more information about the various competences you achieve on the programme:

See the competence profile for MSc EBA MIB

What do you learn on MSc EBA MIB?

Lead innovation strategically

Learn to develop innovation strategies, design business models, and align innovation with market needs to drive growth in dynamic environments.

Manage projects and people

Gain skills to organise and lead innovation projects, manage knowledge and intellectual capital, and guide teams through change and uncertainty.

Build and grow ventures

Understand how to manage innovative firms and start-ups, attract venture capital, and make strategic decisions that turn ideas into viable businesses.

Career opportunities

The graduates work in various industries such as:

Consulting
Technology
Green tech and sustainability
Finance and venture capital

Typical examples of the job tasks for a graduate:

Management consultant
Controller
Business developer
Innovation manager
Entrepreneur/start-up founder
Product or project manager

Career stories

“I am on a quest for continuous learning and improvement. ” Mihail
Account Manager

Year of graduation: 2013
From: Silistra, Bulgaria
Age: 37
Job: Account Manager, Cytiva

What would I say to a student considering this programme?

First and foremost, I would say that one gets out as much as one invests in a relationship, in a subject, or any other walk of life.

I would encourage you to assess your personal desire toward the subject and be ready to work fearlessly and tirelessly towards completion of the course. I would warmly encourage you to review the course content, as well as teaching staff in advance. Connecting with alumni would be a good idea too.

Which competences from my studies do I use in my job?

Innovation is interdisciplinary subject; one of the most important competencies I gained from the programme is the learning that engaging stakeholders from different knowledge domains early in discussions is fundamental for the success of any project. Collaboration and working together are of key importance.

I learned to think analogously and to look for solutions in an out of the box frame.

Was there anything from my studies that directly opened doors for me?

The programme trained my curiosity and fostered my engagement in extra curriculum activities on campus.

I was an active member of a student organization for entrepreneurship (Startdust-CBS) facilitating meetings with entrepreneurs on campus. These activities improved my communication skills and played important role in finding my first employer at a University of Copenhagen Entrepreneurship Friday Café. A start-up company based in the Biocentre of the University of Copenhagen at the time.

How has my career developed since I graduated?

Career and personal development walk hand in hand, one cannot be neglected at the expense of the other.

Life is not a straight line, neither is one’s career. There are ups, there are downs, one must, however, do one’s best to be on an upwards trend.

I followed my desire, I followed my intuition and I bravely took risks. Sometimes those risks did not pay, other times they brought the desired outcomes.

I am on a quest for continuous learning and improvement.

How has my career developed since I graduated?

I think the overall preparedness and insights of the latest and most promising technological trends played important role.

The understanding of the cross-section of business, technology and innovation boosted my confidence during interviews, and later professional discussions. I had the conviction I could bring value to my new employer from day one of my employment.

If I could give myself one piece of advice before starting my career, it would be…

I would say; dare to dream and walk the talk every day.

„Perfect is the enemy of good“ is a good reminder. In other words, one shall not neglect the principle of learning by doing. Do not be afraid to act and take ownership of your actions. For every effect, there is a cause.

A great deal of the tasks, projects and assignments one does at work are practical. Having the right theory at hand is important, however theory is about 10 to 30% of the job, while the practical application of it is about 60 to 80%.

More about MSc in Economics and Business Administration in Management of Innovation and Business Development

About the programme

Understand what the programme is all about and why it may be the right one for you.

Structure

See the programme structure and your options along the way to shape your own academic profile and the highlighted aspects.

Study environment

Meet the students and learn more about the teaching and exams.

Entry requirements

Check the entry requirements for the programme and your chance of admission.

Career

See the skills and the type of job you will get.

Other master programmes

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About MSc in Economics and Business Administration in Management of Innovation and Business Development

Why study MSc EBA MIB?

Lead in­nov­a­tion and cre­ate value

Make smart de­cisions for a sus­tain­able fu­ture

Build skills for a glob­al ca­reer

All sorts of innovation

Well-structured analysis

Managing innovation and business development projects

The finances of innovation projects

Innovation in start-ups

See you in Feb­ru­ary 2027

Mas­ter events

Open day for mas­ter pro­grammes 2027

Structure

Innovation and entrepreneurship

Organisation and management

3 things to con­sider

Ana­lyt­ic mind­set

Love your the­ory

Team­work and pro­ject-ori­ented mind­set

Pro­gramme over­view

1st semester

Entrepreneurship: Theory and Evidence

Innovation and Knowledge

Project Management and Product Development

2nd semester

Strategy and Market Development

Management Control and Finance

Growth and Entrepreneurial Strategies

Business Project

3rd semester

Elect­ives / Ex­change / In­tern­ship / CEMS

4th semester

Kandidatspeciale

More about the pro­gramme pro­gres­sion

Double Degree

Op­tions dur­ing the pro­gramme

Options during the programme (Panel content)

Minor

Ex­change

In­tern­ship

CEMS

Mas­ter's thes­is

Double De­gree

Double Degree with Bocconi (Panel content)

Option for the Management of Innovation & Business Development (MIB) degree

Eligibility and application

Special Limitation

See you in Feb­ru­ary 2027

Study environment

Many international students

Entrepreneurial attitude

NIMS - MIB student association

Student life at CBS

Meet the students

Matilde

Why did I choose my programme (and CBS)?

What do I like the best?

How do I experience the difference in academic level between my bachelor and master programme?

What are the biggest challenges in my programme?

What would I have liked to have known before starting my programme?

What do I want to do after finishing my programme?

If I could give myself a piece of advice, before starting it would be…

Petr

Why did I choose my programme (and CBS)?

What do I like the best?

How do I experience the difference in academic level between my bachelor and master programme?

What are the biggest challenges in my programme?

What would I have liked to have known before starting my programme?

What do I want to do after finishing my programme?

If I could give myself a piece of advice, before starting it would be…

For in­ter­na­tion­als

Teach­ing and ex­ams

Lectures, exercise classes and group work

Written and oral exam

Stu­dent life at CBS

Time con­sump­tion

Workload

Hectic around exams

Student job

Lead innovation and create value

Make smart decisions for a sustainable future

Build skills for a global career

See you in February 2027

Master events

Open day for master programmes 2027

3 things to consider

Analytic mindset

Love your theory

Teamwork and project-oriented mindset

Programme overview

Electives / Exchange / Internship / CEMS

More about the programme progression

Options during the programme

Exchange

Internship

Master's thesis

Double Degree

See you in February 2027

For internationals

Teaching and exams

Student life at CBS

Time consumption

In need of special support?

Entry requirements

1. Bachelor degree

2. Language requirement

3. Academic requirements

1. Bachelor degree

2. Language requirement

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