About this programme
Master in Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics (The Blue MBA) is a Master's Degree programme at Copenhagen Business School in Frederiksberg, taught in English. It runs for two years of part-time study. The register gives Frederiksberg as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master (2 years). Copenhagen Business School is a research university in Capital Region.
What you will study
The Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics at Copenhagen Business School is a part-time master's degree for people already working in the maritime sector. The programme runs over 22 months and is built around eight week-long modules, so you can join from anywhere in the world. Teaching takes place in Denmark, Germany and Greece.
What you study
The programme takes a broad view of shipping, bringing together commercial, technological and financial aspects with maritime law, supply-chain management and leadership. You work with modern management theories and see how they apply in the maritime sector. Six themes run through the whole programme:
- Market understanding
- Leadership
- Information technology
- Globalisation
- Environmental issues
- Strategic planning
The aim is to take participants to a top international level in business administration, matching what the industry needs as globalisation, competition and technological change put more demands on executive management skills.
Admission, language and next steps
The programme starts every other year in September, and applications are considered on a rolling basis. To be admitted you need a bachelor's degree from a recognised academic institution (or equivalent), an admissions test or similar documented qualification, at least five years of work experience in a relevant field, and two personal recommendations. Before admission, applicants are interviewed and an individual assessment is made based on the requirements and the interview. For long-distance applicants the interview may be conducted by telephone.
The programme is taught in English. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland study free of charge; other students pay a fee set by the institution. The tuition fee does not include course material, travel and accommodation costs. Applications go directly to Copenhagen Business School.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Shipowner or ship operator
- Logistics provider
- Financial institution roles in shipping finance
- Insurance company roles in marine insurance
- Shipbuilding and ship repair enterprises
- Shipbroking
- Maritime law
- Transport consultancy
- Classification societies
- Maritime administrations
- Ports
- Ship equipment producers
Before you apply
Master’s applications go straight to Copenhagen Business School, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them. "Not recorded" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and deadlines with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics (The Blue MBA) taught in English?
Yes. The Study in Denmark register lists it as an English-taught programme at Copenhagen Business School. Only English-taught degree programmes are in the register.
How long does it take?
The register records two years of part-time study of study. Confirm the study load in ECTS credits with Copenhagen Business School.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Frederiksberg as the campus town for this programme at Copenhagen Business School.
How do I apply?
Master’s applications go straight to the institution, not through optagelse.dk. Copenhagen Business School sets its own deadline.
What does it cost?
The register records no annual fee for students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland, so ask Copenhagen Business School what applies to you. The fee for EU, EEA and Swiss students is not recorded for this programme, so do not assume it is free; check with Copenhagen Business School. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science at studyindenmark.dk. The programme page at Copenhagen Business School is linked from this page so you can compare.
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