Minors
In addition to all the single courses you can take at CBS, you can also choose to take a so-called minor. CBS offers a range of minors at bachelor and master level in autumn semesters.
What is a minor?
A minor is a complete package of single courses or electives within a specific academic area. A minor typically consists of three courses. In the description of each minor, you can see which courses it consists of. Please note, that many of the courses are also offered as single courses or electives.
Everything you need to know about a minor
Why take a minor?
Taking a minor gives you a specialisation in the minor's academic area. You achieve this specialisation because the minor consists of a number of interconnected courses in the same academic area. By taking a minor you can strengthen your competences within a specific area of your interests, and you can use it to qualify for specific jobs or branches.
If there is no minor in the area(s) you would like to specialise in, or if do not get a place in the minor of your choice, you can specialise by taking single courses in the relevant academic area.
What are the requirements for obtaining a minor?
All courses included in the minor are offered in the autumn semester. To obtain a minor, you must be:
- registered for all the courses included in the minor in the same autumn semester (typically three courses)
- pass the exam in all course included in the minor
If you do not pass every course included in the minor, the courses you do take will count as regular single courses or electives.
How do I register for a minor?
You register for a minor the same way as you register for single courses or electives. Instead of registrering for a single course, you just need to register for the minor by using the course code for the minor. You will find the minor course code under "Further information" on the minor pages. See the list of minors below.
If you get a place on the minor, you will automatically be registered for all the courses the minor consists of.
You can read more about how to register on Registration and deadlines.
Exchange/freemover students will receive information from CBS International Office about how to apply for a minor.
Will I receive a diploma for my minor?
When you have passed all courses in a minor, you can get a separate diploma stating that you now have a minor in the given academic area. You can use the diploma as a supplement to your bachelor or master's diploma or exchange transcript.
If you want a diploma for the minor you have completed, you need to order it.
Send an email with information about which minor you have passed to: diploma@cbs.dk.
Teaching and exams in minors
All minors are offered in the autumn semester. Some courses are offered as quarter courses and others as semester courses. This is marked as Q1, Q2 or semester under each course. You can see the approximate teaching and exam periods for the different kinds of courses here:
| Autumn | Teaching | Exams | Retake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | week 36 to 42 | week 43/44 | week 51/ 1 |
| 2nd quarter | week 45 to 51 | week 1 to 4 | week 9/10 |
| Semester | week 36 to 49 | week 50 to 4 | February |
Minors in 2025/2026
Minors are offered in the autumn semester. Some minors are offered in consecutive years, others only once. The minor offer for the upcoming autumn semester is published here in March.
Minors at bachelor level in autumn 2025
Minors at master level in autumn 2025
- Minor in Excellence in Brand Strategy and Analytics
- Minor in Law and Management
- Minor in Accounting and Finance
- Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience and Economy
- Minor in Building Organizations for Sustainable Futures: Business and Economics in Transformation
- Minor in Business and Development Studies
- Minor in Data in Business
- Minor in Data, Marketing and Management
- Minor in Digital Business Development
- Minor in Energy Economics and Policy
- Minor in Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG): Metrics, Reporting and Sustainable Investments
- Minor in Global Strategy: Connecting Businesses Across Networks
- Minor in International Business Communication
- Minor in International Business Strategy
- Minor in Marketing and Innovation
- Minor in Quantitative Methods in Economics, Business and Finance
- Minor in Risk Management
- Minor in Sustainable Business
The Minor in International Business Communication runs over both the autumn and spring semester. The spring 2026 courses are:
Are you an exchange or freemover student?
Minor or single course?
Please note that many of the courses offered as part of a minor are also available as single courses, which means that you can choose to take just one of them. In that case you need to register for the specific single course you wish to take.
If the course is offered as a single course, you can find it here: