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| Language |
English |
| Course ECTS |
15 ECTS |
| Type |
Mandatory |
| Level |
Graduate Diploma |
| Duration |
One Semester |
| Start time of the course |
Spring |
| Timetable |
Course schedule will be posted at
calendar.cbs.dk |
| Study board |
Study Board for Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
(part 2)
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| Programme |
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Part
2) |
| Course
coordinator |
- Andreas Wieland - Department of Operations Management (OM)
- Thomas Lindner - Department of International Economics,
Goverment and Business (EGB)
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| - Study
administration for HD IB: hdib@cbs.dk |
| Main academic
disciplines |
- Globalisation and international business
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| Teaching
methods |
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Last updated on
01-12-2025
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| Learning objectives |
Upon successful completion of this course,
students will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge,
skills, and competencies:
- Select and apply relevant theories, models, and methods to
analyze a defined research question.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the potentials and
limitations of the chosen theories, models, and methods.
- Formulate a well-defined research question within the program’s
subject area (i.e., international business) to guide the final
project.
- Conduct a literature review and position the research within
the existing body of knowledge.
- Develop, critically assess and apply research methodologies,
including data collection and analysis.
- Present academically substantiated and documented
conclusions.
- Communicate research findings effectively.
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| Course prerequisites |
| In order to participate in the oral defense of
the project, the student must have passed or be enrolled in all
other examinations in the program. |
| Examination |
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Final
Project:
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| Exam
ECTS |
15 |
| Examination form |
Oral exam based on written product
In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product
must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The
grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and
the individual oral performance, see also the rules about
examination forms in the programme regulations. |
| Individual or group exam |
Individual oral exam based on written group
product |
| Number of people in the group |
2 |
| Size of written product |
Max. 80 pages |
| Assignment type |
Graduate Diploma project |
| Duration |
Written product to be submitted on specified date and
time.
45 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade,
and informing plus explaining the grade |
| Grading scale |
7-point grading scale
The student’s spelling and writing skills are taken into
consideration in the overall assessment of the examination
performance, but the academic content is given the highest
weight. |
| Examiner(s) |
Internal examiner and external examiner |
| Exam period |
Summer and Summer, For information relating to
the exam, please go to:
https://eksamen.cbs.dk/
(Digital Exam).
Ordinary Exam dates:
Hand-in: 13th of May 2026
Oral exam 27th - 28th of May 2026 |
| Make-up exam/re-exam |
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
For information relating to the
exam, please go to:
https://eksamen.cbs.dk/
(Digital Exam).
Retake exam dates:
Hand-in: TBA
Oral exam TBA
The retake exam will be held in August/September. In the event of
withdrawal or failure to attend the ordinary exam, students will
automatically be registered for the retake exam.
The retake exam shall be based on the same project as the ordinary
exam.
If a student fails the oral exam, they will receive feedback from
the supervisor before submitting a revised project for the retake
exam.
The student has the option of either writing a new project or
improving the existing one, if feasible.
If a student is absent from the oral exam due to documented
illness, but has participated in submitting a group project, the
student does not need to write a new project. Instead, the student
can re-submit the original project for the retake
exam. |
Description of the exam
procedure
The student begins the exam with a presentation and reflection
on the project (approximately 5-10 minutes). The remainder of the
exam time is spent in dialog between the supervisor/examiner, the
external examiner, and the
student.
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| Course content, structure and pedagogical
approach |
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The Final Project begins with a workshop to review the project
requirements and provide guidance on the project work. The work
plan and method for the project work is determined by the students.
The students prepare a plan for identifying, substantiating and
analyzing a complex issue in the subject area of this course (i.e.,
international business). A specific problem within this subject
area will be formulated.
The students will be assigned a supervisor who will provide
guidance throughout the process. The supervisor also serves as the
examiner. Additional workshops are provided to help the student
strengthen the various project-related areas.
A student may receive an additional 2 hours of supervision when
taking the final project retake exam. This is only available if the
student has used all of the supervision hours allotted for the
ordinary exam and the student has made one attempt at the ordinary
exam.
The purpose of the Final Project is to provide students with an
opportunity to focus on solving a problem in the subject area of
the programme, to which the scientific perspectives, theories,
models and methods acquired by the student can be applied.
The aim of the Final Project is to provide students with an
overview of the theories, models and methods of the program, to
demonstrate the ability to apply them and to reflect on their
potential and limitations. In addition, it is designed to train
students to work together on a complex, academically relevant
problem. Finally, the goal is for students to receive training in
communicating a complex issue in the area of the course, method,
analysis, and conclusion, both in written and oral
communication.
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| Research-based teaching |
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CBS’ programmes and teaching are research-based. The following
types of research-based knowledge and research-like activities are
included in this course:
Research-based knowledge
Research-like activities
- Development of research questions
- Data collection
- Analysis
- Discussion, critical reflection, modelling
- Students conduct independent research-like activities under
supervision
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| Description of the teaching methods |
A combination of on-campus and online teaching;
on-campus sessions will also be assesible online.
Information meeting, kick-off workshop, additional project
workshops on methodology and approaches as well as group
guidance. |
| Feedback during the teaching period |
All groups will have 12 hours of supervision
during the course.
This includes the time spent on preparation, communication and
administration by the supervisor.
Supervision must be held within the ordinary deadline for
submission.
Short feedback on performance after exams. |
| Student workload |
| Preparation including hours for participation in workshops and
for preparation for supervision |
392 hours |
| Hours for participation in supervision with supervisors |
12 hours |
| Exam including preparation and presentation |
8 hours |
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| Further Information |
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More information about the course can be found
on: canvas.cbs.dk
The course will be offered in spring 2026.
Teaching dates are expected; possibly corrected in December
2025. Materials will be available closer to course start.
Final Project - teaching dates, expected:
Online/ On-campus
Workshop #1: 03/12 - 2025
workshop # 2: 08/01 - 2026
Workshop #3: 29/01 - 2026
Course coordinator: Andreas Wieland,
awi.om@cbs.dk
Teacher: Andreas Wieland,
awi.om@cbs.dk
Program Manager: Mette Kierkegaard,
hdib@cbs.dk
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