Top Ten Reasons to Hire a CEMS Graduate
1. CEMS is the Global Management Program
CEMS was founded in 1988 in Europe and is today a global alliance of multinational corporations and institutions of higher education. The alliance consists of 27 world-class academic institutions across five continents and more than 60 corporate partners, as well as a strong alumni network. CEMS offers international, postgraduate students a unique blend of high quality education and professional experience globally, which is unmatched on the market.
2. Excellence in management education
CEMS sets a pan-European standard of excellence in management education through its unique Master's in International Management (CEMS MIM) degree program, taught at each of its member universities.
The CEMS MIM was ranked 2nd in Financial Times’ 2010 European rankings of Master’s in Management programs (down from number 1 in 2009). Four CEMS schools are ranked in the top 10 and 14 are in the top 50. The rankings demonstrates the ability of CEMS graduates to excel in international management positions.
3. We hold high standards
Admission to the CEMS MIM requires students to satisfy the following recruitment criterion: high academic achievement, proficiency in at least 3 languages, international outlook, interpersonal skills and a desire to achieve.
The curriculum demands 45 ECTS CEMS credits, an internship abroad, an exchange program at another CEMS school, an intensive blocked seminar, a real-life business project and four management skills workshops.
4. Creative insight
CEMS students have the creative aptitude needed to meet the challenges of today’s rapidly changing business world. This creativity stems from the theoretical and practical knowledge learned from the CEMS studies and work terms abroad.
5. Flexibility and international mobility
Having studied and worked in an intercultural environment, CEMS graduates are better equipped to work in multinational teams and diverse cultures. 41% of the CEMS students graduating in 2009 currently work outside their home countries.
6. Cultural diversity
CEMS offers an outstanding level of cultural diversity. The 2009-2010 CEMS MIM class consists of over 900 students with 57 different nationalities from 27 universities globally.
7. Determination
CEMS students are ambitious and committed to attaining life goals. The program’s challenging curriculum motivates students to adapt to these pressures and become more goal-oriented.
8. CEMS graduates know networking
Both inside and outside the classroom, CEMS students and graduates undergo a unique learning experience and also develop a lifelong network of friends and contacts across Europe and the globe.
9. Strong and growing alumni network
The CEMS Alumni Association (CAA) allows CEMS Graduates to continue to enjoy the international and multicultural experience that is so dear to the members of the alumni community.
Founded in 1993 by CEMS graduates, the Association is a truly international network whose members maintain lasting contact with each other, whilst living and working throughout the world. There are currently over 5,000 CEMS alumni worldwide.
10. Alumni Facts & Figures
A survey was carried out among the class of CEMS MIM Graduates 2009, five months after graduation.
- 99% were employed within 3 months of graduation.
- 41% of respondents are located outside of their home country.
- 71% of respondents interact with 3 or more different nationalities on a daily basis.
- 78% work for a multinational company*
- 30% work for a CEMS corporate partner*
Sector of activity:
- Management Consulting 20%
- Consumer goods 16%
- Energy 9%, Investment Banking 8%
- Commercial/private banking 6%
- Telecommunications 6%
- Media/information 5%
Functional area:
- Finance 24%
- Marketing 15%
- General management 10%
- Sales/Export 9%
- Audit 3%
- Management control 3%
- Production/operations/supply chain 3%
*2008 survey |
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