Struc­ture and op­tions

What is a bachelor programme?

A bachelor programme consists of 180 ECTS and takes three years to complete. You gain a solid foundation within a specific subject area and learn to work independently with theory, analyses and real-world challenges.

Create your own profile

The bachelor programme is made up of a range of compulsory courses. During the programme, you have several opportunities to shape your own academic profile. For example, you can choose elective courses that match your interests, go on exchange or do an internship.

During your bachelor’s programme, you have several opportunities to shape your own academic profile. For example, you can choose elective courses in areas of particular interest, go on exchange, or complete an internship.

Elective courses

As part of your bachelor’s programme, you can choose elective courses that match your specific interests. CBS offers a wide range of electives across many different subject areas. You may also choose to take elective courses at other Danish universities. The electives you choose must be relevant to your degree programme.

See a list of all elective courses offered at CBS under Bachelor-level courses.

Minor

You may also choose to complete a so-called minor, which is a package of elective courses within a specific academic field and typically consists of three elective courses. By completing a minor, you can strengthen your competencies in a particular area of interest and use it to qualify for specific jobs or industries.

Exchange

During your bachelor’s programme, you may also choose to study abroad on exchange. Students typically go to one of CBS’ more than 300 partner universities. When you go on exchange through CBS, you do not pay tuition fees (with a few exceptions), and you can bring your Danish State Educational Grant (SU) with you.

Exchange is compulsory in the BSc in Shipping programme in the 4th semester.

Internship

In some programmes, you can replace part of your elective courses with an internship, known as a project-oriented course. You can complete a project-oriented course anywhere in the world. A project-oriented course consists of a period of work placement in an organisation, followed by a final project report and an examination. The project must be relevant to your degree programme.

A project-oriented course is compulsory in the HA (Commercial Communication) programme in the 6th semester and in the BSc in Shipping programme in the 5th semester.

What can I do after my bachelor programme?

Read more about your opportunities for a master programme and career paths once you have completed your bachelor programme.

What is a 1-year master programme?

A 1-year master programme is a research-based, full-time programme delivered as an intensive course of study worth 75 ECTS. It allows you to enter the labour market earlier while also opening up new opportunities for continuing and further education, enabling you to build on your master programme later in your career.

High academic value and a strong professional profile in one year

As the programme is designed as an intensive learning experience, the focus is on achieving a high level of academic depth in a shorter period of time. The programme is completed with a research-based master’s thesis.

Internationally recognised

The 1-year master programme follows international standards for one-year business master programmes and is therefore recognised internationally in a wide range of countries, such as the United Kingdom, Sweden, Australia, Spain and New Zealand.

The 1-year master programme is an intensive course of study made up of compulsory courses, electives and a master’s thesis.

Shape your programme

Along the way, you can choose the electives that match your interests and help shape the focus of your programme. When you write your master’s thesis, which concludes the programme, you also choose the topic you would like to explore in depth. After completing the programme, you have the opportunity to further develop your academic profile through the 45 ECTS, which can be completed as a specially designed course of study or individual courses.

Opportunity for further education later 

With a 1-year programme, you spend less time on your education now and instead gain the opportunity to further specialise or adjust your academic profile later, at no additional cost. This may be when you are well established in your career and have a clearer sense of where it makes academic sense to build additional competences. This can include individual courses or specially designed courses of study that can be combined with work and family life.

Once you have completed courses equivalent to 45 ECTS alongside your job, you will receive a master supplement certificate documenting a total educational volume of 120 ECTS. This can also be used if you wish to continue your studies in a PhD programme.

What is a 2-year master programme?

A 2-year master programme is a continuation of a bachelor programme and comprises 120 ECTS. It allows you to specialise within a specific academic profile. The programme is research-based and focuses on applying theory to complex problems.

Complexity and depth

In a 2-year master programme, you work with theory, methodology and empirical data over an extended period of time, and you complete the programme with a research-based master’s thesis.

During your master programme, you have several opportunities to shape your own academic profile. For example, you can choose electives that reflect your particular interests, study abroad or complete an internship.

Electives

In your third semester of the master programme, you can choose electives that match your specific interests. CBS offers a wide range of electives across many different academic areas. You can also choose to take electives at other Danish universities. The electives you select must be relevant to your programme.

Minor

In your third semester of the master programme, you can also choose to complete a so-called minor. A minor is a package of electives within a specific academic field and typically consists of three electives. By completing a minor, you can enhance your competences within a particular area of interest and use it to qualify for specific jobs or sectors.

Exchange

In your third semester of the master programme, you can also choose to go on exchange. Students typically go to one of CBS’ more than 300 partner universities. When you go on exchange through CBS, you do not pay tuition fees, with a few exceptions, and you can bring your SU grant with you.

Internship

In some programmes, you can replace some of your electives with an internship, known as a project-oriented course. You can complete a project-oriented course anywhere in the world. A project-oriented course consists of a period of work in a company followed by a final project report and an examination. The project must be relevant to your programme.

CEMS

In some master programmes, you can apply for admission to the CEMS - Master in International Management programme. The CEMS MIM is a joint degree that allows you to add an additional master’s degree in international management to your master’s degree from CBS. It is a one-year programme that you complete alongside your CBS master programme in your third and fourth semesters. Part of the programme is completed at one of the other CEMS universities abroad.

Double degree

In some master programmes, you can complete a double degree, studying for a master’s degree at CBS and a master’s degree at another university at the same time.

A strong foundation for your career and further studies

With a two-year master programme from CBS, you achieve a total educational volume of 120 ECTS. The programme qualifies you for a wide range of job functions while also giving you access to apply for admission to a PhD programme, should you wish to continue along an academic path.

Study part time

A part-time master programme is a full-time programme offered on a part-time basis. This means that you complete a master programme over four years instead of two. It gives you the flexibility to combine a master programme with a relevant job of at least 25 hours per week.

A bridge between theory and practice

The part-time master programme bridges theory and practice by allowing you to link what you learn at CBS directly to relevant work tasks. You contribute the latest academic knowledge to your workplace, while your job gives you hands-on experience in applying your knowledge in practice.

Your options during the programme

During your master programme, you have several opportunities to shape your own academic profile. For example, you can choose electives that reflect your particular interests, go on exchange or complete an internship.

Specialised positions and a research career

After completing a part-time master programme, you are well positioned with both a full master’s degree and four years of relevant work experience. You have direct access to specialised positions, management responsibilities or PhD studies, as your profile is highly attractive to companies looking for theory translated into practice.

In addition, you will have built a strong professional network that you can draw on in your further career development.