CEMS was established in 1988 by four leading European business schools: ESADE, HEC Paris, Bocconi University and the University of Cologne. Aalto University School of Business (previously Helsinki School of Economics) is a proud member of the CEMS alliance since 1998.
Developed and delivered in intensive collaboration between academics and business leaders, the CEMS MIM programme builds a bridge between university education and working life. Combining cutting-edge theoretical knowledge, real life cases and discussions with corporate representatives the CEMS MIM programme enables students to develop their capabilities to craft insightful and sustainable solutions for businesses and other organisations.
In CEMS MIM you get to immerse yourself in diverse academic and cultural environments. You will be sharing the classroom with likeminded peers from all over the world during your CEMS MIM term at Aalto and at another one of the 33 CEMS partner schools, and complete an international internship. You will connect with top students and leaders worldwide in the classroom and in various local and global events, building a network that spans multiple countries and industries. Your skills will be enhanced through i.e. skill seminars and hands-on projects with leading international companies and NGOs.
The CEMS MIM comprises of a carefully-designed curriculum that achieves one of the main goals of the alliance as a whole: to combine academic theory with business practice. The CEMS MIM study experience is characterized by intensive collaboration among the diverse members of the network: bright students, active alumni, accomplished academics, international companies and social partners, and more.
During the programme, students are exposed to interdisciplinary challenges in an international context and are encouraged to adopt an analytical and critical attitude in lectures, discussions and project work.
The workload of the programme is 66 ECTS in total, with a minimum requirement of 24 ECTS successfully completed in each term.
The CEMS MIM programme consists of two academic terms (Term 1 & Term 2) and an international internship. The two academic terms are consecutive (starting in autumn), while the internship can take place at any time during the graduate period of studies, but not overlapping with Term 1 or Term 2.
The workload of the programme is 66 ECTS in total, with a minimum requirement of 24 ECTS successfully completed in each term.
Students spend one of the academic terms and the internship abroad.
The Master's Programme in International Management with CEMS MIM grows agile, reflective and responsible decision-makers who embrace change. Students learn to identify and harness opportunities and solve challenges in a rapidly transforming global business environment.
The programme offers the students two highly prestigious qualifications:
The International Management MSc programme with CEMS MIM has a fixed, carefully designed curriculum including studies in e.g. political economy, business analytics, strategy, financial management and leadership, as well as the CEMS MIM studies including a term abroad at another CEMS school.
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MSc in International Management (including CEMS MIM).The application period for master’s programmes at Aalto University runs once a year.
Next application round: 1.12.2025–2.1.2026 (for Master's studies starting in fall 2026)
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Students already enrolled in one of Aalto University’s study programmes can apply for CEMS MIM (66 ECTS) to be completed in parallel with their regular Aalto MSc studies. To be eligible for this option, an applicant must be either a Master’s level student or in the last year of their Bachelor’s studies when applying.
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CEMS MIM with any Aalto Master's programme ('Add-on')How to combine CEMS MIM ('Add-on') with other Aalto Master's programmes
Next application round: November 15 – December 15, 2025 (3:00 pm, GMT+2).This application period is for the academic year 2026-2027. The selections are made in February 2026.
CEMS Master in International Management (MIM) includes CEMS courses, an extensive business project, a semester abroad at another CEMS university, an international internship, and seminars familiarising the students with skills required in working life.
Aalto students can apply to complete the CEMS MIM programme (66 ECTS) in parallel with their regular Aalto MSc studies during one academic year.
The Master’s programme in International Management prepares students to operate responsibly and successfully in influential decision-maker positions in a globalized environment. The programme develops students’ knowledge and skills in strategy, business development, leadership, and cross-cultural understanding. The programme incorporates CEMS Master in International Management.
Linda Tenho, CEMS Aalto Alumna and Associate Business Analyst at SalesforceIn CEMS, you get an opportunity to learn how to build both economically and environmentally sustainable businesses in a multicultural world.
Note: Statistics are based on CEMS Recent Graduate Survey conducted in September 2022 and Alumni Survey conducted in 2021.
CEMS was built on the vision of creating a bridge between the academic and corporate worlds. Since 2010, CEMS has also integrated non-profit organisations as social partners to positively influence all members of the CEMS alliance. CEMS corporate and social partners are active contributors to the CEMS network inside and outside of the MIM curriculum.
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CEMS is recognised as a unique global community, comprising the world’s finest students, schools, alumni, corporate and social partners, delivering the leading international Master’s in Management (MiM) that prepares responsible leaders contributing to a more open, sustainable and inclusive world.
CEMS is dedicated to educating and preparing future generations of international business leaders. The CEMS academic and corporate members work collectively to develop knowledge and provide education that is essential in the multilingual, multicultural and interconnected business world.
Common to all activities is the aim of promoting global citizenship, with particular emphasis placed upon the following values:
