Program Overview
The Business and Development Studies at Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Business and Development Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Copenhagen, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business and Development Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Business Strategy in Developing Countries and Emerging Markets
- Development Strategy in a Global Economy
- International Business and Economic Development
- Governance and Institutions in Regional Context
- Managing Development Intervention
- Managing Foreign Direct Investment
- Research Methods and Writing Strategies
- Organising and Managing in Regional Context
- Master Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Business and Development Studies is a concentration under the MSc in Business, Language and Culture.
You are guaranteed admission to the programme if you:
- \xc2\xa0fulfill the specific entry requirements, and
- \xc2\xa0fulfil the language requirement, and
- \xc2\xa0fulfil the general entry requirement of having an academic bachelor degree within the social sciences
The specific entry requirements include documented proficiency in a second foreign language besides English (Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Copenhagen Business School (CBS) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Copenhagen Business School
Copenhagen Business School
Frederiksberg, Denmark
Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is one of Europe’s leading public business universities, located in Copenhagen, Denmark, and founded in 1917. Renowned for its strong research profile and close...
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- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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