Description

The MSc PHIL develops your skills in business philosophy by combining business economics and philosophy. This combination enables you to identify and solve complex challenges in private companies as well as private and public organisations through philosophical reflection and analysis applied to business theory and practices.

MSc PHIL combines philosophy and business studies. You will be trained in applying philosophical concepts, theories and analyses in the study of business practice as well as general economics.

Each course in the programme is organised as an encounter between philosophical theory and a specific theme that has relevance to business practice or general economics. The purpose is for students to attain specific knowledge about themes such as finance, leadership, Corporate Social Responsibility, money, sustainability or Human Resource Management, while providing them with methods and concepts to reflect critically on this knowledge.

Read more about the programme, the study environment and hear students share their insights on:
MSc in Business Administration and Philosophy on cbs.dk 

Career Opportunities

The MSc in Business Administration and Philosophy develops your skills in business philosophy - a combination of business economics and philosophy. The programme enables you to identify and solve complex challenges in private companies as well as private and public organisations through business philosophical reflection and analysis. You will be competent in:

• Applying central philosophical concepts, systems and mindsets to analyse and solve specific problems in companies and organisations.
• Developing concepts and models to map the complex problems in particular faced by knowledge-intensive companies.
• Analysing and handling complex processes in companies and organisations.
• Exploring the fundamental knowledge-related, ethical, political and aesthetic aspects of corporate practices with a view to creating economic value, sustainable growth, and practical changes.

Admission

You are qualified for (but not guaranteed) admission to the programme if you:

• Fulfil the language requirement by the application deadline
• Fulfil the academic requirements 
• Have a bachelor’s degree or will by study start

Please note: Fulfilment of the entry requirements does not guarantee admission. The programme has a limited number of places. If there are more qualified applicants than places available at a programme, there will be a selection process.

Apply directly at CBS with all relevant documentation.

Read all about entry requirements and how to apply on cbs.dk/graduateadmission

Application fee and tuition fee

There is an application fee and a tuition fee for all full-time degree students from outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland. 

Read more about application and tuition fees at Non-EU/EEA citizens on cbs.dk

For Further Information

Find much more information about how to apply, how to prepare for life in Denmark and what studying at CBS is like at For internationals at cbs.dk

Find out whether you are qualified to apply for a graduate degree at CBS at Are you qualified? on cbs.dk