THE W ONL ORLD’S Y GL OB A M IN M ASTER’S L ANA GEM ENT
YOUR PASSPORT TO GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
WHERE THE WORLD COMES TOGETHER When you join CEMS through the Master’s in International Management programme, you become part of a global community of academic, corporate and social institutions dedicated to educating and preparing you to join the future generation of global business leaders.
CEMS AT A GLANCE
“CEMS students and alumni are responsible and ethical individuals with a natural curiosity about the world in which they live, giving them the basis from which to develop a sustainable global mind-set. The CEMS MIM develops that curiosity into a powerful cross-cultural understanding through studying, working and living in multiple international locations. This gives CEMS MIM graduates a high level of maturity to successfully adapt to the globalised workplace.” Roland Siegers CEMS Executive Director
Founded in 1988 30 member schools from 5 continents 65 corporate partners 5 social partners The CEMS MIM has been consistently ranked in the top 10 Master’s in Management in the world (Financial Times 2005-15) 1207 students of 66 nationalities in the 2015-2016 cohort 10 752 alumni of 85 nationalities working in 75 countries
SELECTION & ADMISSION BEYOND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
CEMS is seeking students who are not only successful academically, but also display a high standard of ethical conduct, who are able to draw upon cultural diversity with respect and
empathy, and who show professional responsibility and accountability in relation to society as a whole. All these criteria are required to become successful international managers.
Selection criteria for the CEMS MIM programme include: / Enrollment in an M.Sc. programme at a CEMS member school / A Bachelor’s and/or Master’s-level education in Management, Economics or related fields / High intellectual potential / An international openness and interpersonal competence / An aspiration to succeed responsibly and ethically in an international business environment If you meet these criteria, you will be invited to a selection interview or assessment center with academic and corporate representatives. They will assess your skills, qualities and potential, not only to excel during the programme but also your ability to make a meaningful contribution to the working world after the programme.
THE MIM CURRICULUM THE CEMS MIM LEARNING OUTCOMES - EQUIPPING YOU TO BECOME A GLOBAL LEADER From the moment you become a CEMS student, you will be on a path to responsible citizenship and you will be held to the highest standards of personal and professional integrity. You will be exposed to many situations in which you will learn to leverage cultural diversity with a deep level of understanding to make informed decisions. You will also be challenged to develop your reflective critical thinking skills, enabling you to apply innovative solutions to complex business challenges. You will be actively engaged with the corporate world, through CEMS seminars, business projects, networking events, and an international internship, facilitating entry into leadership roles early on in your career.
BLOCK SEMINARS
SEMESTER ABROAD
Meet fellow students and faculty during a weeklong induction seminar, held at the beginning of the academic year. Academically and culturally intensive, this experience is the ideal starting point into the programme.
Get the most out of your CEMS experience with a complete semester abroad alongside fellow global cosmopolitans, offering a golden opportunity for cross-cultural learning.
RESPONSIBLE GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
BUSINESS PROJECT
Understand what it takes to be a responsible global leader through an experiential seminar led by professors and Corporate or Social Partner representatives.
Work with a team of fellow students on current business challenges that companies are facing under the guidance of corporate and academic advisors.
ADVANCED COURSES (MANDATORY & ELECTIVES)
SKILL SEMINARS
Experience the dedicated core courses in Global Strategic Management and Global Management Practice and choose from a wide portfolio of internationally focused electives.
Translate your theoretical knowledge into a practical skill set through a series of interactive seminars on subjects like intercultural skills, project management, negotiation, often in close cooperation with companies.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SKILLS SEMINAR Understand and apply efficient communication skills in a global business setting by learning how to present ideas, persuade others, write business memos, and improve linguistic skills.
INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP Turn your academic experience and theoretical knowledge into a professional, multi-cultural experience through an international internship.
A MULTICULTURAL STUDENT EXPERIENCE Tutku Altinbas CEMS student CBS-HKUST David Staub CEMS student HSG - NUS
“CEMS is not only an outstanding master’s programme with an excellent network of students and alumni, but also lots of fun with great people from all over the world.”
“CEMS is a way of life - It unites talented and inspiring students from various national and cultural backgrounds in one lifelong community, where they grow on a personal and professional level, while becoming responsible leaders across boarders.”
SOCIAL LIFE
Events are hosted throughout the CEMS schools and by CEMS student clubs to ensure that you meet your peers, mix as much as possible and enjoy this unique multi-cultural learning experience every day. CEMS is not only a programme, but also a lifestyle.
KNOWLEDGESHARING
CEMS is an academic and corporate community that you cannot fail to learn from. Regular conferences, seminars and forums will bring you into close contact with the leading opinion makers and professionals from the worlds of management education and international business.
CORPORATE NETWORKING
Benefit from privileged contact with highly committed Corporate Partners through programme components and company-related events - talent spotting at CEMS does not necessarily begin with a CV and an interview, so see this as your first step through the door of your potential employer!
THE CEMS YEAR WHERE THE GLOBAL NETWORK COMES ALIVE Ask CEMS graduates and alumni what sets the programme apart from other courses and they will often reply “the network�. Global by name and nature, CEMS will offer you a whole host of opportunities to travel, meet with and learn from your peers, as well as leading academics and practitioners, and truly experience the breadth of the network.
HEADLINE EVENTS
The CEMS year closes with 2 key events: explore career opportunities with CEMS Corporate Partners at the Career Forum and celebrate your graduation at the Annual Events and your CEMS year is complete!
“CEMS is more than just an academic programme - it is a breath of fresh air for your brain, your sense of judgement and your learning abilities.” Ouriel Ohayon CEMS 1996 (HEC-ESADE) Co-founder Appsfire.com and Isai.com
“CEMS gave my life a truly international turn and helped me to build friendships all over the world - an amazing experience even after graduation!” Sarah Unkelbach CEMS 2012 (Univ. of Cologne-HSG) Corporate Manager Recruiting & Employer Branding, Henkel
GRADUATES & ALUMNI 10 752 CEMS SUCCESS STORIES The ultimate value of the CEMS MIM lies in what happens to you after the programme, upon graduation and further on in your career.
GRADUATES (CLASS OF 2014) 95% 50% 80% 38% 85%
The CEMS year will equip you with the knowledge, skills and connections to get you ahead in your chosen path. The CEMS network of graduates and alumni will be there to support you whatever your eventual company, sector and country of choice.
are employed or continuing their studies are living outside of their home country work for multinational companies work for CEMS Corporate Partners are fluent in 3 or more languages
Main sectors of activity
Main functional areas
27% Consulting
28% Others
28% Others
11% 4%
10% 10%
16%
Technology
14%
Consumer goods
Financial
Sales
Energy
Finance
28% Consulting 11%
13%
General Management
Marketing/ Communications/ Advertising
THE CEMS MIM PREPARING RESPONSIBLE LEADERS CEMS is an association committed not just to producing future management talent but also responsible international business leaders, mindful of the social impact their work will have.
Andrea Sironi CEMS Chairman Rector of Bocconi University
“Responsibility gives depth and width to leadership. It gives depth because it allows a leader to better understand all the facets of any management issue in a global context, and it gives width because a responsible leader is better equipped to meet the expectations of a wider range of stakeholders. That’s what we want CEMS graduates to be: responsible leaders of a globalized world.”
Drà Eugenio Bieto Director General ESADE Business School
“Our institutions must train leaders capable of embracing globalisation, understanding the social impact of business, cultivating the entrepre neurial spirit and fostering the creation of more sustainable business models. The CEMS Alliance is a clear example of all this – the best way to build a better future for all of us.”
Cassiano Mecchi, University Programs Team Google
“The large number of CEMS Alumni we have working at Google denotes a great link between our organisation’s set of core values and those of CEMS. We are delighted to be a long serving corporate partner of CEMS.”
Robin Hodess Group Director, Advocacy and Research
“The partnership with CEMS offers us the unique opportunity of engaging with an international student community of future business leaders. Exposing CEMS students to corruption issues as they start their careers will equip a new generation of business leaders to confront and tackle corruption risk. The benefits for ethical and sustainable business will be many.”
Elisabeth de Saint-Aubain Rosenstand Sr. Business Analyst, A.T. Kearney
“At A.T. Kearney we are constantly looking for ambitious graduates who are eager to take on the toughest challenges of corporate agendas. Being part of the CEMS community allows us to engage with students from a wide variety of backgrounds who show a great fit for our company culture as well as our recruiting requirements. We are happy to see that as a consequence the community of CEMS alumni at A.T. Kearney is growing every year. We are looking forward to your application.”
MEMBER SCHOOLS (AS OF FEBRUARY 2016) AUSTRALIA The University of Sydney Business School AUSTRIA WU, Vienna University of Economics and Business BELGIUM Louvain School of Management BRAZIL E scola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo-FGV CANADA Ivey Business School at Western University CHILE Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez CHINA (BEIJING) Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management CHINA (HONG KONG) HKUST Business School CZECH REPUBLIC University of Economics, Prague DENMARK Copenhagen Business School FINLAND Aalto University School of Business FRANCE H EC Paris GERMANY University of Cologne HUNGARY Corvinus Business School INDIA Indian Institute of Management Calcutta IRELAND UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School ITALY Bocconi University JAPAN Keio University KOREA Korea University Business School NORWAY Norwegian School of Economics POLAND Warsaw School of Economics PORTUGAL Nova School of Business and Economics RUSSIA Graduate School of Management, St. Petersburg University SINGAPORE National University of Singapore Business School SPAIN ESADE Business School SWEDEN S tockholm School of Economics SWITZERLAND University of St. Gallen THE NETHERLANDS Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University TURKEY Koç University Graduate School of Business UNITED KINGDOM LSE, The London School of Economics and Political Science
SOCIAL PARTNERS (AS OF FEBRUARY 2016) CARE International
European Space Agency
Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International
Transparency International
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
A.T. Kearney ABB Arçelik Arla Foods AstraZeneca PLC Barilla Boston Consulting Group Beiersdorf AG BNP Paribas BRF Coloplast Crédit Agricole S.A. Daymon Worldwide Deloitte ToucheTohmatsu Deutsche Bank EDP EF Education First Facebook Fung Group, The Gartner GlaxoSmithKline Google Groupe SEB Grupa Azoty Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Hilti Kerry Group KONE Kowa Company Ltd. L’Oréal Lawson, Inc. LVMH Maersk Mastercard McKinsey & Company MET Millennium bcp Mondi Group MVM Natixis Nokia Corporation Nomura Securities Co. Ltd. Novo Nordisk Oesterreiche Nationalbank OTP Bank PricewaterhouseCoopers Procter & Gamble Reckitt Benckiser SABMiller plc Salesforce.com Siemens Mgmt Consulting Skoda Auto a.s. Société Générale Statkraft AS Statoil Swiss Re UBS Unibail-Rodamco UniCredit Group Uniplaces United Overseas Bank Universum Vodafone Whirlpool Zurich Financial Services
Published in February 2016
CORPORATE PARTNERS (AS OF FEBRUARY 2016)