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| Language |
English |
| Course ECTS |
5 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)
- Evis Sinani - Department of International Economics, Goverment
and Business (EGB)
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| - Study admin. 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
01-07-2025
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| Learning objectives |
Upon successful completion of this course,
students will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge,
skills, and competencies:
- Identify and articulate clear and relevant business challenges
or opportunities related to the HD2 specialization;
- Apply theories and frameworks to analyze business challenges or
opportunities and develop strategies to address them;
- Conduct an academic literature review to support problem
analysis and solution development, ensuring the integration of both
theoretical insights and practical considerations;
- Collect and analyze empirical material appropriate to the
analysis;
- Develop actionable business solutions and implementation
plans;
- Communicate findings in a written format that follows academic
writing conventions; and
- Critically reflect on the developed
solutions.
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| Examination |
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Business
Project - IB:
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| Exam
ECTS |
5 |
| 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 |
2-4 |
| Size of written product |
Max. 40 pages |
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Max. 40 pages (2-4 students) |
| Assignment type |
Graduate Diploma project |
| Duration |
Written product to be submitted on specified date and
time.
20 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, Information about the exam can
be found on:
https://eksamen.cbs.dk/
(Digital Exam).
Ordinary exam dates:
Hand-in: xx.xx 2026
Oral exam: xx.xx.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/
Retake exam dates:
Hand-in: xx.xx 2026
Oral exam: xx.xx 2026
The re-exam exam shall be based on the same project as the ordinary
exam:
-If a student fails the exam, they will receive feedback from the
supervisor before submitting a revised project for the re-take
exam.
The student has the option of either writing a new project or
improving the existing one, if feasible.
The re-take 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. |
Description of the exam
procedure
Research question
A preliminary problem statement of 1-2 pages should be prepared
and must include:
- Description of the problem area (What is the challenge/dilemma
and for whom?);
- Formulation of the research question, and sub-questions, if
any;
- A statement of the theories and models that will be applied;
and
- A description of how the student(s) will methodologically
approach the problem.
Supervision
A faculty member associated with the program will serve as the
project supervisor. The supervisor will be assigned by the course
coordinator.
Supervision is given to all groups. Please see the hours of
supervision below based on group size:
2-4 students = 6 hours
Supervision will focus on discussion of the final research question
and application of theory. The supervisor is not required to read
drafts of all parts of the report, but it is important that
students receive feedback from the supervisor on some of their
analyses along the way. It is the students responsibility to
contact the supervisor and to take responsibility for the
supervision process.
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| Course content, structure and pedagogical
approach |
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The course is designed to bridge theoretical knowledge with
practical application in a real-world business context related to
international business. This course allows students to address a
specific business challenge or opportunity, culminating in a
comprehensive project report. Throughout the course, students will
apply research skills, explore business solutions, and critically
engage with both academic literature and practical business
scenarios.
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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
- Analysis
- Discussion, critical reflection, modelling
- Students conduct independent research-like activities under
supervision
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| Description of the teaching methods |
Online teaching.
Workshops and group project work. |
| Feedback during the teaching period |
| Group feedback during the course. Short feedback
on performance after exams. Office hours for feedback. |
| Student workload |
| Hours for teaching including exercises and workshops with
lecturers and guest speakers |
9 hours |
| Hours for supervision on student project with dedicated
supervisors |
6 hours |
| Student preparation hours for lectures and supervision
including preparations of lecture notes, meeting agendas and
project drafts and proposals |
42 hours |
| Project research and project report preparation hours |
80,5 hours |
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| Further Information |
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For more information about the course can be found on:
canvas.cbs.dk
The course will be offered in spring 2026.
Teaching will be updated in December 2025. Materials are not
available yet.
Business Project - teaching dates, expected: (Online)
Workshop #1: 11/12 - 2025
workshop # 2: 22/01 - 2026
Workshop #3: 17/02 - 2026
For more information, please contact the Department of
Operations Management.
Course coordinator: Andreas Wieland
awi.om@cbs.dk
Teacher: Andreas Wieland,
awi.om@cbs.dk
Program Administrator: Mette Kierkegaard,
hdib@cbs.dk
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| Expected literature |
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Saunders, M. Research Methods for Business Students. Latest
edition. Chapters 1, 2, and 3. Available in both print and digital
formats through the CBS Library.
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