Global strategy, academic reality

CEMS has the unique characteristic of forming students with a global mindset.  We see the new CEMS globalisation strategy as a means to increasing the multiculturalism and the internationalisation of students as well as faculty members.

Maria Tereza Leme Fleury (Dean, Fundação Getulio Vargas-EAESP)

Endorsement from the business world

 We know we need the highest achievers to stay at the forefront of international markets; bold decision-makers, innovative thinkers, those who have a truly global outlook and the initiative to drive their careers far. CEMS' reputation for excellence and high-calibre students makes them an obvious partner for Reckitt Benckiser.

Bart Becht (CEO, Reckitt Benckiser)

The student perspective on the “CEMS spirit”

CEMS students have a joint spirit to motivate each other to develop into dedicated global citizens, critical towards their surroundings and prepared for a high-speed professional life. In the end, CEMS is a lot more than a top-ranked MIM, and this is what I will carry with me for life.

Jonathan Hostens (Louvain School of Management, CEMS Student Board President 2009)

A CEMS alumna who made “the right choice”

My CEMS year was a great experience – I met very interesting people from all over, worked on challenging projects and had a lot of fun. I also met my current employer through CEMS – certainly proof that CEMS not only expands your personal connections but is also a successful professional network.

Life is about making choices – CEMS was certainly the right one for me.

Elke Thamm (class of 2004, former Alumni Association President, currently Graduate Programme Manager at Wolesley plc).