Part-time master

The part-time master is a part-time programme for students who are working in a relevant field of employment at least 25 hours per week at the same time as they are studying.

What is a part-time master?

A part-time master is a full degree you study part time. This means that it will take you 4 years to complete rather than 2. This gives you the flexibility to combine a graduate programme with a relevant job at min. 25 hours a week.

The part-time master bridges theory and practice. You get the opportunity to connect what you learn at CBS directly with relevant tasks and projects at work. You can contribute with the newest academic knowledge at work, and you will get practical experience using that knowledge.

Part-time masters at CBS

CBS offers 5 part-time masters:


Contents and structure

The part-time master has the same academic content and level as the full-time equivalent. You will attain the same competencies and knowledge as the full-time version of the programme you are interested in.

As a part-time student it will take you 4 years to complete the programme, divided over 8 semesters with 15 ECTS each semester. Read more about the structure of the programme:


Classes and preparation

Classes during the day

As a part-time student you will have classes together with the full-time students in the programme. Typically, classes are scheduled in the daytime Monday – Friday between 09:00 and 17:00. You can expect to have 6-9 class hours per week, divided between 2 to 4 classes. These will be spread out throughout the week, so you might have classes e.g. Monday and Wednesday morning, as well as Thursday afternoon. 

Please note that classes will not be recorded and will not be scheduled outside of regular working hours as is the case for e.g. diploma or other part-time masters.

Be active during classes

We expect you to show up and actively participate in your classes. In some courses you will work in study groups, where you e.g. have to prepare a presentation or write an assignment together. Your study group may consist of both part-time and full-time students. 

You may also have courses where you need to pass certain mandatory activities or assignments during class as a pre-requisite for participating in the exam. This could e.g. be a multiple-choice test, a presentation, or a paper you hand in. It is important that you and your employer have an understanding to make sure that you have the flexibility and time to prepare for and participate actively in classes.

Preparation for classes

Your lecturers will expect you to show up prepared for classes. This means that you have done the reading for the class or sometimes prepared a case. Classes are planned with the assumption that students are prepared for the topic or theory you will be working on in class. Preparation is the key to getting as much out of your studies as you can. 

You should expect to spend 10 hours per week on average on preparation for classes. This could both be on your own and in groups. You might spend less time at the start of the semester, and more in the time leading up to an exam.

Admission to a part-time master

The admission process and entry requirements for the part-time master are the same as for the full-time programme. There is not a set number og places reserved for part-time students, and therefore, it is not easier or harder to get into the part-time master.

In your application for the programme you must select whether you want to study as a part-time nor full-time student. You must also document your employment together with your application.

Read more about admission requirements and how to apply on:


Requirements for employment

To be eligible for admission to the part-time master, it is a requirement that you have relevant employment for at least 25 hours a week.

What exactly constitutes relevant employment depends which programme you want to apply to. You can find more information in the description of the programme and in the description of the specific entry requirements for the programme.

Change in employment or responsibilities

Twice a year you need to document that you are employed within a relevant field, working at least 25 hours a week.

You must inform CBS if your terms of employment or your tasks and responsibilities change.

Changing between full-time and part-time

You can apply to change between the part-time and full-time programme during your studies.

 

Salary and SU

As a part-time student you are not eligible to receive SU as you are paid a regular salary from your employer. You have to negotiate your own salary with your employer. Please note that the salary should reflect your level of education and competencies.

In need of special educational support?

You should note that you cannot receive Special Educational Support, SPS, in a part-time programme. The reason is that the part-time programme is not eligible for SU, and this is a requirement in order to receive SPS. You can still apply for special conditions e.g. at exams. 

Read more about Special Educational Support.

Tuition and other payment

You do not have to pay tuition in order to study a part-time master.

However, if you are not an EU/EAA citizen, you have to pay an application and tuition fee, as for any other graduate programme.

Read more about tuition and application fee.

Information for the employer

The part-time master programme was developed in order to meet a demand from students and companies for more flexibility in the educational system, and better options for combining a master programme with relevant work.

 

You can read more about the rules for studying a part-time masters degree at The Ministry of Higher Education and Science.

    The page was last edited by: Web editor - Student Communications // 10/02/2024