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2026/2027  KAN-CCMIV1496U  CEMS Global Leadership

English Title
CEMS Global Leadership

Course information
Language English
Course ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory (also offered as elective)
Level Full Degree Master
Duration One Quarter
Start time of the course Spring, Third Quarter
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Min. participants 62
Max. participants 62
Study board
Study Board for Global Business and Politics
Programme Master of Science in Business, Language and Culture
Course coordinator
  • Larissa Rabbiosi - Department of Strategy and Innovation (SI)
Main academic disciplines
  • Globalisation and international business
  • Management
  • Leadership
Teaching methods
  • Face-to-face teaching
Last updated on 30/06/2026

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Learning objectives
At the end of the course, and to receive the highest grade 12, the students should be able to:
  • Identify key concepts, frameworks and theories behind global leadership practices discussed during the course;
  • Use relevant theories and frameworks to analyze challenges and problems associated with implementation of global leadership practices;
  • Understand the dynamics and issues pertaining to being a global leader;
  • Be able to apply the key concepts and frameworks from the course to real examples.
Course prerequisites
This course is only open to CEMS MIM students and is approved as an elective for the MSc in EBA, BLC, APP and IBP
Examination
CEMS Global Leadership:
Exam ECTS 7.5
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 exam
Size of written product Max. 3 pages
Assignment type Written assignment
Release of assignment Subject chosen by students themselves, see guidelines if any
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
Examiner(s) Internal examiner and second internal examiner
Exam period Spring and Spring
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
• If a student is absent from the oral exam but has submitted the written product, the student does not need to write a new one; however, the same written product must be resubmitted for the re-exam.
• If a student fails the oral exam, the student needs to write a new written product that must be submitted for the re-exam.
• If no written product has been submitted for the ordinary exam, a written product must be submitted to be able to take the re-exam
Description of the exam procedure

The final exam is an oral exam based on a hand-in of three slides. The three slides will include 1) an introduction to the chosen theory 2) an application to a chosen company or individual global leader example; 3) a reflection / critical assessment of the company’s or leader’s approach.

 

Students will be graded according to fulfillment of the learning objectives .

 

The best way to prepare for the exam is to attend all of the sessions, prepare the assigned readings before class, and to engage in class materials and discussions. 
Course content, structure and pedagogical approach

Globalization has reshaped our world, and it will continue to do so. To cope with the dynamics brought by increased globalizations, organizations need a cadre of globally minded, culturally skilled executives, who know how to manage in this globalized world. This course provides you with practical skills and theoretical tools and frameworks to be an effective and responsible global leader in the dynamic and competitive global environment. Among the core topics of the course are:

  • Managing in a Globalized World
  • Individual and team leadership
  • Global Talent Management
  • Global Knowledge Management
  • Managing Global Networks
  • Managing Across Cultures
  • Strategy Implementation in Global Firms

 

The course employs a mix of time-tested, current and forward-looking material to build a critical understanding of the principal global management issues in the 21st century. The aim is to help students develop a global strategy mind-set. The intellectual backbone of the course consists of the core textbook and in addition the course will build on a number of academic articles and practical cases.

The course has several elements. The instructors will engage with the students through lectures and case discussions. We will also have visitors from corporations and use video materials to illustrate the cases and practical applications. We will also have group projects where the students will able to apply their learning from the course and bring those to the entire class. To get the most out of the course it is important the students are well prepared for class and engage actively in class discussions. 

The detailed lecture plan includes the mandatory readings.  Articles are available in electronic form via the CBS Library. Make sure that you have access to all chapters, articles and cases well in advance so that you can come to class prepared and ready to engage.
 


 
Research-based teaching
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
  • Classic and basic theory
  • New theory
  • Teacher’s own research
Research-like activities
  • Analysis
  • Discussion, critical reflection, modelling
Description of the teaching methods
Lectures, case discussion, group work and presentations, guest lectures
Feedback during the teaching period
In this course feedback is provided actively during case discussions in class. The exam format is an oral exam where the student gets feedback on both their written synopsis and the performance during the exam
Student workload
Teaching 20 hours
PREPARATIONS BEFORE LECTURES 240 hours
Expected literature

The course curriculum includes chapters from the course textbook, articles and cases.

Henry W. Lane, Martha L. Maznevski. 2019. InternationalManagement Behavior: Global and Sustainable Leadership. 8th Edition. Cambridge University Pres

 
Last updated on 30/06/2026