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CEMS is a global alliance where 33 leading business schools and over 70 companies and NGOs do something no one else does at this scale: they jointly build and deliver a Master’s in International Management.
One shared curriculum. One joint programme. Across six continents.
Students study at two or more universities across borders, work on challenges set by global companies and NGOs, and join a community that stays with them long after graduation. 22,800+ alumni still call themselves CEMSies and still mean it.
Founded in 1988 on the belief that the world needs responsible and global leaders, CEMS has always been a bridge: between academia and industry, between cultures, and between knowledge and values.
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1 October 2026
How is AI reshaping the first steps of a career?
Drawing on insights from students in more than 20 countries, CEMS Corporate Partners and academics across the alliance, our new report explores what AI means for entry-level work. It looks at the risks of cutting graduate hiring, the new opportunities emerging for AI-fluent talent, and how companies and universities can prepare the next generation of responsible global leaders.
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16 September 2026
CEMS MIM ranked #4 worldwide in the QS Master’s in Management Ranking 2027
The CEMS Master in International Management has been ranked 4th in the world for the second consecutive year, with its overall score rising to 95.2/100. The CEMS MIM performed above the global average across all five indicator groups, with particularly strong results for value for money, thought leadership and employability, reflecting the strength of CEMS’ unique global partnership model.
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7 September 2027
CEMS graduates outperform global averages across key career indicators in FT analysis 2026
The latest Financial Times Masters in Management analysis highlights strong career outcomes for CEMS graduates. Three years after graduation, alumni report an average salary of US$125,902 - around 15% above the ranked-school average - alongside higher salary growth and achievement of career aims. The results also highlight the international reach of CEMS careers and the strength of its global alliance.
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8 December 2025
CEMS Graduation Ceremony 2025: FGV Brazil hosts landmark edition in Latin America
For the first time, the CEMS global Graduation Ceremony came to Latin America, bringing together the CEMS community in Rio de Janeiro. Hosted by FGV EAESP, the 35th edition celebrated 1,200 graduates from 67 nationalities, representing 33 leading business schools worldwide. The milestone event reflected CEMS’ long-standing commitment to global collaboration, responsible leadership and building bridges across borders, cultures and industries.
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25 November 2025
Think First, Prompt Second: CEMS report reveals what will set future leaders apart in the AI era
Drawing on insights from experts across the CEMS global alliance, this report explores the leadership skills that will matter most in an AI-integrated world. It examines how AI can amplify human potential while highlighting the risks of overreliance, and why critical thinking, curiosity and ethical judgement will become increasingly important for leaders, educators and early-career professionals.
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