Copenhagen Business School
WCW Question: Who reads the applications once they arrive at the business school?
Are students involved in this process?
Is it an individual or Board decision?
CBS Answer:
Staff in the Admissions Office will give a first review of the applications. For borderline candidates, there will be additional review by the Admissions Committee.
WCW Question:
How would you describe the decision making process?
CBS Answer:
Admissions interviews will be conducted with candidates before the Admissions Committee makes the final decision.
WCW Question:
What criteria are used to evaluate good prospective candidates?
CBS Answer:
We assess candidates on different aspects: educational background, professional achievements, leadership potential, maturity, international outlook and motivation for the study.
WCW Question:
How important is the GMAT/TOEFL scores?
Is there a minimum needed before a candidate should consider applying?
Does it matter how many times a candidate sit these exams?
CBS Answer:
We do not use minimum GMAT score. And we will look at the highest score if the candidates have taken the test a number of times.
WCW Question:
What is the male/ female ratio?
CBS Answer:
In the Class of 2005, we have 30% women.
WCW Question:
How many years of professional experience does the school prefer applicants to have?
CBS Answer:
We prefer at least two years of work experience before entering our MBA.
WCW Question:
How would the administration describe the strengths of the school?
What makes the programme unique when compared with other programmes?
CBS Answer:
Copenhagen Business School has around 14,000 students and an annual intake of around 1,000 exchange students. With this number of students as well as around 400 full-time researchers and around 500 administrative employees, CBS is the one of the 3 largest business school in Northern Europe.
CBS actively engages in the corporate world. CBS's Board of Directors consist of significant top executives and professionals, amongst others including the former CEO and Managing Director of Bang & Olufsen Ltd, Anders Knutsen (Chairman), and the President and CEO of Group 4 Falck Ltd, Lars N?rby Johansen (Deputy Chairman), who has been in charge of formulating a set of guidelines for Corporate Governance in Denmark as well as guidelines for University Governance on behalf of the Danish Government.
To ensure that a business perspective is integrated systematically in all programs at CBS, advisory boards consisting of senior executives from the business community are formed to give continuous input to program development. This dialogue ensures the practical relevance and high market value of the programs. Learn more about the full-time MBA Advisory Board.
To establish close ties to a selected group of corporations, the Corporate Partner Program was set up where corporate partners are given access to the students through company presentations, trainee programs, assignments, recruitment, and company-based case studies involving close collaborations with students and teachers. Corporate partners also work with CBS researchers on new, cutting-edge research projects.
With its broad academic profile, innovation as a special focus area and close partnerships with the business community, CBS plays a powerful role in developing the knowledge society.
The full-time MBA is an intensive one-year MBA Program. The program is unique in its focus on knowledge and innovation. There is a strong focus on leadership development with CEOs and senior executives as mentors for the MBA participants.
WCW Question:
Who are the major recruiters on campus?
CBS Answer:
Companies that have recruited the MBA Class of 2004 include: Ascio Tech. Inc., Bull & Co., Celerant, Credit Suisse, Danfoss, Inmarsat, InterGen,
Islandsbanki, Kirk Telecom, Kunde & Co., Microsoft, Mj?lner Informatics, Nanon Novo Nordisk, PWC Logistics, Roche, Stelton, Winterthur
WCW Question:
Does your school have 'rolling' admissions or admissions 'rounds'?
When is the best period for a candidate to apply?
CBS Answer:
We use rolling admissions procedure. The MBA starts in September every year. For EU and Nordic nationals, the deadline is 15 June and other nationalities, 1 May.
