MSc in Business Administration and Digital Business

On the MSc DIB you’ll learn how digital tools like AI, data, and new platforms transform companies, organisations and the interaction with stakeholders. The programme combines business, technology, and law to prepare you for creating smart, responsible digital solutions.

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Om MSc in Business Administration and Digital Business

Niveau

Kandidat

Uddannelsestype

2-årig kandidatuddannelse

Varighed

2 år

ECTS

120

Tidsforbrug

Fuldtid

Sprog

Engelsk

Studerende

130

Kønsfordeling – mænd / kvinder

49% / 51%

Gennemsnitsalder

25.1 years

Udenlandske studerende

57%

Naturlig overbygning til

BSc in Business Administration and Digital Management

Emner

IT og teknologi Jura

Why study MSc DIB?

3 good reasons to choose MSc DIB

Digital technologies and innovation

You must be curios about emerging technologies like AI, big data, cybersecurity, and AR/VR, and have an interest in how they can drive innovation in products, services, and processes.

Business in the digital economy

You are motivated to understand how digitalisation transforms business strategy, management, and entrepreneurship, and how both startups and established organisations can leverage new digital opportunities.

Law, policy and ethics

You are interested in the regulatory, legal, and ethical aspects of digitalisation, including data protection, EU legislation, and IT security, and how these frameworks shape responsible digital business.

“The diversity of the students is really great, as not everyone is from CBS. You get to meet students from other countries and other universities, and they all have different ways of approaching a case study - which is really helpful. ” Piraveena
Student, MSc DIB

Business skills and digital technologies

The MSc DiB combines management and business skills with a strong understanding of digital technologies and platforms. You will explore how digitalisation shapes organisations, services, and communication, and how new tools such as AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity can drive business innovation. The programme takes a broad view of digital business, from startups built on digital platforms to established companies and public organisations looking to expand their digital capabilities.

Courses based on three areas

To prepare you for this, courses are organised into three main areas: Business, where you study strategy, management, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the digital economy; Technology, where you gain a technical foundation in programming, data, and systems development; and Policy/Law, where you learn how regulation, ethics, and security shape digital business.

“What I enjoyed the most was the multidisciplinary approach to education: business, technology and law mixed altogether. ” Ignacio
Student MSc DIB

Cross disciplinary learning environment

At CBS, you study in a diverse, international environment where theory is closely linked to practice. Teaching is case-based and interdisciplinary, engaging you in the design and analysis of real-life digital challenges. You will work across disciplines and learn to apply a structured and systematic approach – essential for succeeding with complex IT projects.

Curiousity drives learning

The programme places strong emphasis on innovation: not as a buzzword, but as a practical skill you develop by working across business, technology, and law. You do not need to be a technical expert to thrive, but curiosity about new technologies and their applications is essential.

Bridging the gaps

Since the programme spans multiple fields, it will also challenge you. Technical courses may be demanding if you come from a business background, while legal and managerial aspects may be new for students with more technical skills. This mix is intentional. It equips you to bridge gaps between disciplines and lead digital transformation in many types of organisations.

See the programme regulations for Msc DIB

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Opbygning

IT og teknologi

You learn how digital technologies shape businesses, markets, and society. IT and technology in Digital Business focus on how organisations use data, platforms, and emerging technologies to innovate, compete, and transform the way they create value.

Jura

You learn to understand the legal and ethical frameworks that guide digital transformation. Law in Digital Business focuses on data protection, compliance, and digital rights, ensuring that technological innovation aligns with social responsibility and regulation.

MSc DIB

IT og teknologi – 70%

Jura – 30%

3 things to consider

Innovation at the core

You’ll work hands-on with innovation across business, technology, and law. Curiosity about new technologies and how they can be applied is more important than being a tech expert.

A mix of disciplines

The programme spans strategy, management, data, IT and law. Most students find some areas more challenging than others – but this broad mix is what prepares you to bridge disciplines.

Structured way of working

Digital projects require planning, detail, and systematic thinking. Developing this approach during your studies will be a big advantage in your future career.

Programme overview

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More about the programme

Different disciplines

The programme covers quite a few disciplines, and for most students it is a challenge that they cannot be equally good at everything.

The technical courses may be quite demanding for students with non-technical background. To others, the law elements may be particularly difficult to become acquainted with. And for those who have not immersed themselves in business economics before, a whole new logic must be learned, when everything you work with must be seen through the eyes of an organisation or company.

Studying in English

If you do not have bachelor degree taught in English, we recommend that you read more about what to consider before applying for an English taught programme.

Read more on Teaching and working methods.

Options during the programme

During the second year of this programme, you can shape your degree based on your interests and create your own academic profile. If you have a bachelor degree in business, it might benefit you to take courses that provide additional technical understanding and skills. If you have a highly technical bachelor degree, you may choose more business-oriented courses.

Electives

On the 3rd semester, you can choose to study courses of your specific interest. CBS offers a large number of electives within a wide range of topics. You can also choose to take electives at other Danish universities. The electives you choose have to be relevant for your programme.

See the current selection of CBS electives on Courses at master level .

Minor

During 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 which typically consists of 3 courses. 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.

See the current selection of CBS minors on Minors.

Exchange

A lot of students choose to go on exchange on their 3rd semester. They usually do so through one of CBS’ many international collaboration agreements. When you go on exchange through CBS, you do not have to pay tuition fee at the foreign university (with a few exceptions).

Find a list of all CBS partner universities here.

Internship

You can substitute some of your electives with a so-called academic internship. You can choose to do the internship anywhere in the world. The academic internship consists of a working period in a company which is completed with a project report. The project report and work assignments during your internship should be relevant to this study programme.

Master's thesis

The second year is finalised with writing your master's thesis. You choose the topic you want to write about, which allows you to focus and specialise on a topic of your interest. You write the master's thesis either alone or with a partner.

“I believe the law aspect is an unfamiliar territory for me. It has been difficult understanding the EU Internet Laws, and applying them to case studies is harder than you would think.” Piraveena
Student, MSc DIB

See you in February 2027

Are you considering a master programme at CBS? Then come to our next Open Day and learn more about your options.

Studiemiljø

Diverse student backgrounds

Digital Business attracts students from many different bachelor programmes .This diversity creates a rich learning environment, where you gain new perspectives and learn from each other’s experiences. Interdisciplinary teamwork and active student participation are central to the programme.

Collaboration at the core

Group work and class collaboration play a big role in your studies. You will be expected to work closely with fellow students who may have very different academic and cultural backgrounds from your own. Being open to sharing knowledge and learning from others is key to getting the most out of the programme.

Student life at CBS

Studying at CBS is much more than just preparing doe and going to classes. Learn about the vibrant student life at CBS, the countless student organisations you can join, and the international environment on Student life.

Mød de studerende

Piraveena

“ It is important to balance your socials with work and school. Immersing yourself into work or school 100% is for me at least an unhealthy balance. ”

Uddannelse: MSc DIB

Fra: Herlev, Denmark

Alder: 25

Uddannelsesbaggrund: Global Business Engineering, Technical University of Denmark

Why did I choose my programme (and CBS)?

My bachelor at DTU was a mix between technology and business, and I find this aspect interesting and very up to date with the qualifications that are currently in demand.

Furthermore, it is possible to study this master’s part-time, so I can work full-time on the side, which allows me to test the knowledge that I am receiving at CBS almost instantly.

I think a part-time master’s allows me to work and study exactly in the balance that I want, and honestly I hope to see more master’s where this is possible.

What do I like the best?

I enjoy that there is project work as well as the more traditional classes. It gives us the opportunity to apply the knowledge in a realistic setting. Most corporate jobs now have some type of project work, and it’s good to already be comfortable with and learn how to cooperate in this type of work.

The diversity of the students is really great too, as not everyone is from CBS. You get to meet students from other countries and other universities, and they all have different ways of approaching a case study - which is really helpful.

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

At DTU, the classes were more frequent and a lot longer. At CBS, there are not that many classes, which is fine, as the classes seem more focused. At my bachelor’s, we also had several assignments that had to be handed in prior to the exams. At CBS, I have only experienced assignments that made sense and helped up be ready for the exams, which I appreciate a lot more.

What are the biggest challenges in my programme?

Believe the law aspect is an unfamiliar territory for me. It has been difficult understanding the EU Internet Laws, and applying them to case studies is harder than you would think. It’s a new way of reading and understanding for me, but the professors are good at conveying the laws, and I found the subject surprisingly interesting, as it’s about all the cases we see and hear about in the news.

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

I believe I have been well-informed from the get-go.

Perhaps for the part-time students, I would recommend having a chat with your company supervisor or school supervisor to plan how work and school will balance out. It’s a bit tricky in the start, and you need to be a good planner and make sure you have time to attend classes and find a project group that can meet after work hours. I was really lucky to find a group that is supportive and flexible towards my work schedule.

What do I want to do after finishing my programme?

I’m starting in a new position as Project Manager at Novo Nordisk at Global IT.

I believe this master’s is a perfect match for this position, and I hope to have become an even better project manager with this master’s. I want to work in a cross-field between technology and business. I enjoy technologies that are designed to help people and make our current work processes more efficient. Ultimately, freeing time from workers to spend on family, hobbies or immerse their time into a subject at work.

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

It is important to balance your socials with work and school. Immersing yourself into work or school 100% is for me at least an unhealthy balance. You can have all three things but it does require prioritizing and make sure your are not too burdened. Especially, with doing the part-time, have ongoing chats with your manager about the work load and make sure that important deliveries do not clash with your exams.

Ignacio

“ I love the many opportunities that CBS brings to students to help ease the process of getting a first real and qualified job.
”

Uddannelse: MSc DIB

Fra: Seville, Spain

Alder: 25

Uddannelsesbaggrund: Bachelor in Advertising and Public Relations, Universidad de Sevilla

Why did I choose my programme (and CBS)?

I chose my programme in Digital business because I wanted to learn the business skills I lacked, and I thought that focusing on the digital aspect of it would be an effective way to differentiate me from other graduates. Also, I was a bit disappointed with my bachelor’s due to the difficulties of landing a job.

I chose to pursue a master’s degree at CBS because of its international recognition and because they facilitate the process for international students.

What do I like the best?

What I enjoyed the most was the multidisciplinary approach to education: business, technology and law mixed altogether. I was able to combine the courses I enjoyed the most to follow a personalised path and avoid those courses I felt were not that necessary for the path I wanted to take.

I also love the many opportunities that CBS brings to students to help ease the process of getting a first real and qualified job.

I enjoyed the closeness of professors, where I could just call them by their name, as well as their availability to help.

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

Firstly, the intense group work load. I wasn’t used to working in teams during my bachelor’s and that was the biggest difference during the master’s.

Secondly, the long projects. I had to improve my time management skills for projects in which I had to work for over 3 months, compared to my bachelor’s where the projects required less time.

Also, one of the things that made me realise that I wasn’t on bachelor level anymore was the freedom I got in relation to learning. It’s on the student to decide how deep you want to learn about something.

What are the biggest challenges in my study programme?

My lack of knowledge of the technology aspects, i.e. programming. I had a hard time with the programming course where I had to retake the course.

Also, I felt lack of introduction to those technology aspects – a lot is taken for granted. I didn't even know what blockchain was at the beginning of the programme!

Lastly, making new friends was a real challenge. As the only one from Spain, it was difficult to become friends with people with other cultures from Northern Europe who can feel a bit "cold" at the beginning.

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

I wished someone had advised me to seek academic guidance to get help on how I wanted to approach my own path. It was difficult for me to learn that I was responsible for creating the most coherent academic path and for deciding which courses were beneficial for me.

Also, I wished someone had told me that it’s okay to fail. I had to make an alternative study plan myself with help from CBS. It’s okay to take longer to reach your goal and I wished someone told me that.

What do I want to do after finishing my programme?

I would love to land in a big corporation with international recognition. I would also love to work within the digital transformation industry. In essence, I want to build a career where my background in communication and digital business can coexist.

I personally would like to work within the design industry, and Denmark is a great place if you enjoy the furniture design, which I deeply do. CBS taught me a lot about interesting corporations where I can see myself working.

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

Reach out to previous students. That step is essential for getting insights that are not available online.

Get familiarised with technology topics - I remember everyone knew what blockchain or cryptos consisted of. I felt left out.

Lastly, I would recommend joining a club that interests you. I personally joined the "Design and Living club", which helped me land a job within the jewellery industry where I currently am.

Teaching and exams

Teaching

On the MSc in Digital Business, you’ll constantly move between theory and practice. The readings provide a strong theoretical foundation, while lectures help you put that theory into perspective and connect it to real-world challenges.

A big part of the programme is group projects, where you and your fellow students work together to find practical solutions to real business problems. In exercise classes, you’ll dive into case work based on both startups and established organisations, exploring how digital platforms and technologies can support different business goals.

This mix of theory and practice gives you the tools to analyse the needs of companies and consumers and to understand the opportunities created by technology. At the same time, it equips you to design, plan, and implement solutions that put theory into action.

Read more on Teaching and working methods.

Exams

There are many different types of exams and work methods in Digital Business. Each semester is completed by a group project, in which students apply the theoretical basis of the programme to find practical solutions to cases.

Read more on Exam.

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

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

MSc in Business Administration and Digital Business is the natural progression for

BSc in Business Administration and Digital Management

If you hold this bachelor degree, you automatically fulfil all the entry requirements and you may also have legal claim guaranteeing admission. Read more about legal claim.

Students from other programmes or institutions can also qualify for MSc in Business Administration and Digital Business if they fulfil the entry requirements below in terms of academic content and the number of ECTS.

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.

European Baccalaureate (EB)

Required courses and levels
•    L I
•    L II
•    L III – 6 years (documentation for 6 years must be included)

Required documentation
Official EB transcript

Australia

Required courses and levels

A complete upper secondary education from Australia, where the majority of the education has been taught in English, fulfils the English A language requirement.

Required documentation

Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) as well as Statement of Result or Record of Achievement or Qualifications Certificate, covering subjects and grades during the last two years of the secondary education.

Bulgaria

Required courses and levels

English as first foreign language (556 number of classes) AND English Intense Study (648 number of classes)

Required documentation

Diploma za (Zavarsheno) Sredno Obrazovanie / za Sredno Obrazovanie and
Grade transcript for Years 10, 11 and 12

Canada

Required courses and levels

A complete upper secondary education from Canada, where the majority of the education has been taught in English, fulfils the English A language requirement.

Required documentation

High School Diploma / Graduation Diploma (or equivalent for your province) as well as Transcript of grades / High School Results (or equivalent for your province)

England, Wales, Northern Ireland

Required courses and levels

A complete upper secondary education taught in England, Wales or Northern Ireland or
A level English Language or
A level English Literature

Required documentation

GCSE certificate(s) (with a min. of 6 subjects) as well as A-level (Advanced level) certificate(s) (with a min. of 3 subjects) both taken in the UK or
Official A level certificate for either English Language or English Literature

Germany

Required qualifications

English passed (5 points or higher) as a higher level course (either erhöhtes Anforderungsniveau or Leistungskurs) in both the Qualifikationsphase (half-year results) and the Abiturprüfung (Prüfungsfach) as part of the Abitur.

Courses marked erhöhtes Anforderungsniveau or Leistungskurs may be designated in a number of different ways such as:

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

Official transcript (in Icelandic) for Stúdentspróf

NB: Letters issued by the institution that do not list the names, module codes, grades and codes/points for all the passed courses are not accepted.

Ireland

Required qualifications

A complete upper secondary education from Ireland, where the majority of the education has been taught in English, fulfils the English A language requirement.

Required documentation

The Established Leaving Certificate Examination (Leaving Cert) with a min. of 6 subjects total

Malta

Required qualifications

A level

Required documentation

Matriculation Certificate and Advanced Level Certificate og Intermediate Level Certificate

New Zealand

Required qualifications

A complete upper secondary education from New Zealand, where the majority of the education has been taught in English, fulfils the English A language requirement.

Required documentation

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

Norway

Required qualifications

The following combinations from the Norwegian upper secondary education courses must be passed:
VG3 SPR3010 & SPR3011
or
VG3 SPR3012 & SPR3013
or
VG SPR3031 & SPR3032

Required documentation
Official transcript for the Vitnemål for videregående opplæring

Scotland

Required qualifications

A complete upper secondary education from Scotland, where the majority of the education has been taught in English, fulfils the English A language requirement.

Required documentation

Scottish Qualification Certificate as well as Summary of Attainment, Detail Record of Attainment and Profiles

Singapore

Required qualifications

A complete upper secondary education from Singapore, where the majority of the education has been taught in English, fulfils the English A language requirement.

Required documentation

Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-level exam certificate with a min. of 4 (H1, H2 and H3) exams total, as well as General Paper and Project Work

South Africa

Required qualifications

A complete upper secondary education from South Africa, where the majority of the education has been taught in English, fulfils the English A language requirement.

Required documentation

National Senior Certificate (Matric/Matriculation Certificate) as well as grade transcript covering subjects and grades during all three years of studies

United States

Required qualifications

A complete upper secondary education from the United States, where the majority of the education has been taught in English, fulfils the English A language requirement.

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 for master programmes, 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

We assess your educational background to confirm whether your bachelor degree qualifies you for the programme and whether you fulfill the academic requirements.

The academic entry requirements are a min. sum total of 30 ECTS across one or more of the following areas:

Business administration (Examples include: Innovation/entrepreneurship, Strategy, Management, Organisation, Marketing, Microeconomics, Finance and Accounting)
IT (Examples include: information technology; computer science; programming; computer algorithms; information systems; information management; computer-mediated communication; information architecture and design; systems design)
Media, communication and design (Examples include: organisational communication; communication design; design management; visual communication; aesthetics; media management; design concepts, architecture; product design)
Politics/culture/society studies (Examples include: sociology; social studies; politics/political science; public administration; anthropology; development studies; law; psychology; culture studies; area studies; history; philosophy)

Check if you fulfil the academic requirements

Advance assessment CBS Denmark

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 (e.g. supplementary courses at summer university)

Download the form here and save it on your computer.

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 your educational background at bachelor’s level.

Selection criteria

In the selection of qualified applicants, we look at

General grade level
Coverage of multiple academic areas within the academic requirements
Personal statement*

*If you have a legal claim to MSc in Business Administration and Digital Business, you do not have to write a personal statement, but just upload a blank word document.

Personal statement

The personal statement is your opportunity to describe yourself in relation to the master programme you are applying for.

You can, for example, describe:

Your experience from work, studies, leisure activities or similar
How your experience relates to the programme
How the programme relates to your future career ambitions

Requirements for the personal statement

Maximum 2 A4 pages
Minimum font size 11
In English

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.

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Admission and application

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Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg

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Udenlandske studerende

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Kønsfordeling – mænd / kvinder

49% / 51%

Gennemsnitsalder

25.1 years

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Competencies

What you will have in common with other graduates is an interdisciplinary understanding of business, technology, and IT project management. From there, it’s up to you: maybe you’ll focus on technological skills, or dive deeper into consumer behaviour, business models, or business development. You might even choose to specialise in regulation and the frameworks for digital business.

This combination of broad digital business skills and your personal focus is exactly what makes you attractive to employers. You can work across disciplines while also bringing your own unique expertise to the table.

Competence profile

In the competence profile you can read more about the purpose of the programme and the competencies you achieve in the programme:

See the competence profile for MSc DIB

What do you learn on MSc DIB?

Bridging business and technology

You learn to connect business strategy with digital tools and platforms, making you able to translate complex technologies into concrete value for companies and organisations.

Managing digital projects

Through case work and group projects, you gain hands-on experience in planning, developing, and implementing IT and digital solutions .Skills that prepare you to lead interdisciplinary teams.

Navigating law, ethics, and regulation

You understand the legal, ethical, and policy frameworks around digitalisation, enabling you to design solutions that are not only innovative but also secure, compliant, and responsible.

Career opportunities

Graduates work in various industries such as:

Consulting and advisory – digital strategy, IT management, and business transformation.
Technology and IT services – software development, platforms, digital solutions, and cybersecurity.
Finance and fintech – banks, payment solutions, and startups working with digital financial services.
Public sector and international organisations – digitalisation of services, data-driven decision-making, and policy development.
Retail, e-commerce, and consumer services – online platforms, customer experience, and digital marketing.
Startups and entrepreneurship – founding or joining new digital ventures in emerging markets.

Typical job tasks for graduates:

Analysing business needs and translating them into digital solutions
Managing or supporting IT and digitalisation projects across departments
Working with data to generate insights for strategy, marketing, or customer behaviour
Designing or improving digital platforms, services, or customer interfaces
Ensuring compliance with regulations on data, security, and digital operations
Driving innovation processes and identifying opportunities for new digital business models

Career stories

“I use a mix of skills from the programme every day: structured problem solving, an understanding of different digital technologies, and, most importantly, the ability to connect technology with business value. ” Apostolia
AI Tech Consultant

Year of graduation: 2024
From: Kavala, Greece
Age: 28
Job: AI Tech Consultant, Boston Consulting Group

What would I say to a student considering this programme?

If you are looking for a programme that genuinely combines business and technology, this is a great choice. What I valued most was the flexibility to shape my studies around my interests and explore different career paths. You can lean more towards business, technology, or find your place in between, as I did. It gave me both the foundation and the mindset I now use every day at BCG.

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

I use a mix of skills from the programme every day: structured problem solving, an understanding of different digital technologies, and, most importantly, the ability to connect technology with business value. The programme also strengthened my communication and collaboration skills. These are especially important in consulting, where I work with different teams and clients to solve complex challenges around AI and digital transformation.

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

The programme’s connection to the business world gave me early exposure to real business challenges and ways of working. My master's thesis, completed with a multinational company, was especially valuable: I had the chance to see closely the creation of an AI organization and how to apply AI to a real business problem at a time when AI was rapidly gaining attention. When interviewing for full-time roles, it gave me a concrete and current example to discuss and show how I could connect new technology with business needs.

How has my career developed since I graduated?

After graduating, I joined Boston Consulting Group as an AI Tech Consultant. Since then, I have worked with clients across industries on topics ranging from digital and AI transformations to M&A and other strategic challenges. The variety has been one of the most exciting parts of the job. With every project, I am becoming better at combining strategic thinking with technology and turning complex questions into practical and valuable solutions.

What was the most important thing I brought with me from my studies when job searching?

What I valued most about the programme was how closely it connected us to the business world through guest lectures, company projects and real-life cases. This exposed me to different industries and made the jump from university cases to consulting interviews feel natural. In interview cases specifically, the most valuable thing I brought was the ability to break down a business challenge in a structured way and spot where technology could make a difference.

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

Say yes to opportunities, even when you are not completely sure where they will lead. Some of the best experiences come from trying something new and learning along the way. And do not worry about having your whole career figured out from the start either. A career is long, and interests may change; give yourself time to see where things take you.

Erhvervskandidat

What is a part-time master?

A part-time master in MSc in Business Administration and Digital Business is a full degree you study part time. This means that it will take you 4 years to complete rather than 2. This gives you the flexibility to combine a graduate programme with a relevant job at min. 25 hours a week.

Do I have to pay for a part-time master?

You do not have to pay tuition in order to study a part-time master.

However, if you are not an EU/EAA citizen, you have to pay an application and tuition fee, as for any other graduate programme.

Read more about tuition and application fee.

Full-time programme as part-time master

The part-time master has the same academic content and level as the full-time equivalent. You will attain the same competencies and knowledge as the full-time version of the programme you are interested in. As a part-time student it will take you 4 years to complete the programme, divided over 8 semesters with 15 ECTS each semester. You can see an overview of the programme below.

The part-time master bridges theory and practice. You get the opportunity to connect what you learn at CBS directly with relevant tasks and projects at work. You can contribute with the newest academic knowledge at work, and you will get practical experience using that knowledge.

Why study a part- time master in Digital Business?

3 good reasons to choose the part-time master

Combine work and study – without compromise

This part-time programme is designed over four years, allowing you to work at least 25 hours a week while studying the full master’s curriculum. You can immediately apply new insights and tools in your job as you learn.

Same academic level – greater flexibility

The part-time master offers the exact same content and academic standards as the full-time MSc. You gain strong analytical and strategic skills in digital business, technology, and innovation, on a schedule that fits your career.

Digital insight with real-world impact

You learn to understand and shape digital business models, IT-based solutions, and digital strategies. Because you study alongside your job, your learning becomes directly relevant to the challenges and opportunities of your own workplace.

Programme overview

1. semester

1. år

2. semester

1. år

3. semester

2. år

4. semester

2. år

5. semester

3. år

6. semester

3. år

7. semester

4. år

8. semester

4. år

Options during the programme

As a part-time student, you have a high degree of flexibility in shaping your studies and developing your own academic profile. You decide the order of your courses and how many you wish to enrol in each semester.

As a rule of thumb, you are expected to take two courses per semester, equivalent to 15 ECTS. However, you can choose to take three courses in one semester and only one in another.

You can only enrol in compulsory courses during the semester in which they are offered. Some compulsory courses are offered in the autumn, while others are available in the spring.

Here you can explore your options:

Electives

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.

If you do a minor you should be able to take 22.5 ECTS in the autumn semester.

See the current selection of CBS minors on Minors.

Master's thesis

Your second 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.

“You need to be a good planner and make sure you have time to attend classes and find a project group that can meet after work hours. I was really lucky to find a group that is supportive and flexible towards my work schedule. ” Piraveena
Part-time student, Digital Business

Classes and preparation

Classes during the day

As a part-time student you will have classes together with the full-time students in the programme. Typically, classes are scheduled in the daytime Monday – Friday between 09:00 and 17:00. You can expect to have 6-9 class hours per week, divided between 2 to 4 classes. These will be spread out throughout the week, so you might have classes e.g. Monday and Wednesday morning, as well as Thursday afternoon.

Mandatory assignments and group work

In some courses you will work in study groups, where you e.g. have to prepare a presentation or write an assignment together. Your study group may consist of both part-time and full-time students.

In some of your mandatory courses you need to pass certain mandatory activities or assignments during class as a pre-requisite for participating in the exam. On Digital Business the mandatory assignments can be quizzes and home assignments done invidivually or in groups.

Preparation for classes

Your lecturers will expect you to show up prepared for classes. This means that you have done the reading for the class or sometimes prepared a case. Classes are planned with the assumption that students are prepared for the topic or theory you will be working on in class. Preparation is the key to getting as much out of your studies as you can.

You should expect to spend 10 hours per week on average on preparation for classes. This could both be on your own and in groups. You might spend less time at the start of the semester, and more in the time leading up to an exam.

Flexibility between work and studies

We expect you to show up and actively participate in your classes, so it is important that you and your employer have an understanding to make sure that you have the flexibility and time for your studies.

Please note that classes will not be recorded and will not be scheduled outside of regular working hours as is the case for e.g. diploma or other part-time masters.

Read more on Teaching and working methods.

Salary and special educational support

You are paid a regular salary from your employer

As a part-time master student, you receive a salary from your job instead of SU (student grants). Read more about what this means for your finances and your options for special support.

Salary and SU

As a part-time student you are not eligible to receive SU as you are paid a regular salary from your employer. You have to negotiate your own salary with your employer. Please note that the salary should reflect your level of education and competencies.

In need of special educational support?

You should note that you cannot receive Special Educational Support, SPS, in a part-time programme. The reason is that the part-time programme is not eligible for SU, and this is a requirement in order to receive SPS. You can still apply for special conditions e.g. at exams.

Read more about Special Educational Support.

Tuition and other payment

You do not have to pay tuition in order to study a part-time master.

However, if you are not an EU/EAA citizen, you have to pay an application and tuition fee, as for any other graduate programme.

Read more about tuition and application fee.

Admission

Same entry requirements as for the full-time programme

The admission process and entry requirements for the part-time master are the same as for the full-time programme. There is not a set number of places reserved for part-time students, and therefore, it is not easier or harder to get into the part-time master.

In your application for the programme you must select whether you want to study as a part-time or full-time student. You must also document your employment together with your application.

When you apply for admission the part-time master, you must:

fulfil all the entry requirements.
Select you are applying for part-time master (Digital Business – part-time) in the application portal.
Document relevant employment of at least 25 hours a week.

How to apply

Read more about application process , documentation and deadlines

Get more information

Documentation and requirements to employment

What is your commitment as employer?

A part-time master programme is based on a shared commitment between you and your employer. Both parties invest time and take responsibility for aligning expectations to ensure that you get the most out of the collaboration.

Learn more about what this means for your employer.

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Opbygning

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Studiemiljø

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Adgangskrav

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Karriere

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Erhvervskandidat

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Om MSc in Business Administration and Digital Business

Why study MSc DIB?

Di­git­al tech­no­lo­gies and in­nov­a­tion

Busi­ness in the di­git­al eco­nomy

Law, policy and eth­ics

Business skills and digital technologies

Courses based on three areas

Cross disciplinary learning environment

Curiousity drives learning

Bridging the gaps

See you in Feb­ru­ary 2027

Mas­ter events

Åbent Hus for kandidat­uddannelser 2027

Opbygning

IT og teknologi

Jura

3 things to con­sider

In­nov­a­tion at the core

A mix of dis­cip­lines

Struc­tured way of work­ing

Pro­gramme over­view

Bachelors in Business Administration and Digital Management from CBS (Panel content)

1. semester

Ob­ject Ori­ented Pro­gram­ming

En­gines of Di­git­al Busi­ness

Cy­ber Se­cur­ity, Reg­u­la­tion, and Policy in Di­git­al Busi­ness

Re­search Meth­ods for Di­git­al Busi­ness

2. semester

Design­ing and De­vel­op­ing Di­git­al Busi­ness Ap­plic­a­tions

Elect­ive

Elect­ive

Re­search Meth­ods for Di­git­al Busi­ness, con­tin­ued

3. semester

Elect­ives / Ex­change / In­tern­ship

4. semester

Mas­ter's Thes­is

Bachelors in HA(it.) from CBS (Panel content)

1. semester

Stra­tegic and Tac­tic­al Tools for Di­git­al Busi­ness

EU In­ter­net Law

Re­search Meth­ods for Di­git­al Busi­ness

Elect­ives

2. semester

Design­ing and De­vel­op­ing Di­git­al Busi­ness Ap­plic­a­tions

En­gines of Di­git­al Busi­ness

Cy­ber Se­cur­ity, Reg­u­la­tion, and Policy in Di­git­al Busi­ness

Re­search Meth­ods for Di­git­al Busi­ness

3. semester

Elect­ives / Ex­change / In­tern­ship

4. semester

Mas­ter's Thes­is

Bachelors with other backgrounds (Panel content)

1. semester

Ob­ject Ori­ented Pro­gram­ming

Stra­tegic and Tac­tic­al Tools for Di­git­al Busi­ness

EU In­ter­net Law

Re­search Meth­ods for Di­git­al Busi­ness

2. semester

Design­ing and De­vel­op­ing Di­git­al Busi­ness Ap­plic­a­tions

En­gines of Di­git­al Busi­ness

Cy­ber Se­cur­ity, Reg­u­la­tion, and Policy in Di­git­al Busi­ness

Re­search Meth­ods for Di­git­al Busi­ness

3. semester

Elect­ives / Ex­change / In­tern­ship

4. semester

Mas­ter's Thes­is

More about the pro­gramme

Different disciplines

Studying in English

Op­tions dur­ing the pro­gramme

Elect­ives

Minor

Ex­change

In­tern­ship

Mas­ter's thes­is

See you in Feb­ru­ary 2027

Studiemiljø

Diverse student backgrounds

Collaboration at the core

Student life at CBS

Digital technologies and innovation

Business in the digital economy

Law, policy and ethics

See you in February 2027

Master events

Åbent Hus for kandidatuddannelser 2027

3 things to consider

Innovation at the core

A mix of disciplines

Structured way of working

Programme overview

Object Oriented Programming

Engines of Digital Business

Cyber Security, Regulation, and Policy in Digital Business

Research Methods for Digital Business

Designing and Developing Digital Business Applications

Elective

Elective

Research Methods for Digital Business, continued

Electives / Exchange / Internship

Master's Thesis

Strategic and Tactical Tools for Digital Business

EU Internet Law

Research Methods for Digital Business

Electives

Designing and Developing Digital Business Applications

Engines of Digital Business

Cyber Security, Regulation, and Policy in Digital Business

Research Methods for Digital Business

Electives / Exchange / Internship

Master's Thesis

Object Oriented Programming

Strategic and Tactical Tools for Digital Business

EU Internet Law

Research Methods for Digital Business

Designing and Developing Digital Business Applications

Engines of Digital Business

Cyber Security, Regulation, and Policy in Digital Business

Research Methods for Digital Business

Electives / Exchange / Internship

Master's Thesis

More about the programme

Options during the programme

Electives

Exchange

Internship

Master's thesis

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