MSc International Management/
CEMS
Language
English
Format
18 months, full-time
Start
August 2024
Fee
€3,795 (EEA) | €32,250 (non-EEA)
Application
Opens on 1 October 2023 and closes on 31 January 2024 (or when the maximum number of applicants is reached)
Become a responsible business leader in a more open, sustainable and inclusive world.
An accelerated start to your international management career. Looking for a competitive advantage when taking the first steps in your international management career? Study for an RSM degree and a CEMS business qualification in the prestigious 18-month MSc International Management/CEMS programme at RSM in partnership with the global CEMS alliance.
Key features
During the programme you will:
- Pursue two world-class management qualifications in one programme
- Study in an international city in the commercial heart of Europe
- Gain thorough knowledge of management in international companies
- Experience real consultancy projects and international internships
- Train in general and specialised management skills
- Take part in an international study exchange
- Become proficient in several languages
- Become part of the RSM and CEMS communities.
The CEMS Network
The CEMS network is a cooperation of over 34 partner schools, all representing the best business schools in their respective countries, including The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), UK; HEC Paris, France; ESADE, Barcelona, Spain; Ivey Business School in Ontario, Canada; Cornell SC Johnson College of Business (USA), as well as top schools in Asia, Latin America and Australia.
Corporate partners include A.T., Kearney, BNP Paribas, L’Oréal, Meta, Google, McKinsey, Nokia and Procter & Gamble. Social partners include CARE International, Fairtrade International, United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, European Space Agency and Transparency International.
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Admission criteria
- A research university bachelor degree in business administration or related field consisting of a minimum of 60 EC in advanced courses in strategic management, marketing, supply chain management and operations, finance and accounting. In addition you need a minimum of 20 EC in qualitative and quantitative research methods and statistics.
- A successful selection interview.
- Proof of proficiency in English and two other languages.
- Visit the RSM website for the exact requirements.
Programme structure
Core courses
- International strategy
- Global leadership
CEMS-exclusive courses
- Global supply chain management
- Innovation management
- Corporate venturing
- Management control
- International corporate finance
- Marketing strategy in the age of AI
- Business analytics for international managers
Electives
International business project
Skills seminars
Research clinic and master thesis
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Dr Brian Pinkham
Associate Professor of Global Strategy
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IM/CEMS is a premium programme that aims to develop the next generation of global leaders. So beyond gaining comprehensive knowledge of the various business functions, our students are equipped with the cross-cutting skills, mindsets and resilience that will allow them to build teams, to thrive in the context of ambiguity, and to lead others to action.
Facts and figures
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63
Average number of students in cohort
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60%
Average international students in cohort
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88%
Of graduates employed within 3 months after graduation
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Examples of industries where graduates work
Consulting
Retail
FMCG
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Examples of graduates' job titles
Consultant
Trainee
Analyst associate
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