CEMS

To be eligible to apply for the CEMS MIM programme, you must be enrolled as a first semester student in one of the following master's programmes at CBS:

• Accounting, Strategy and Control
• Applied Economics and Finance
• Finance and Investments
• Finance and Strategic Management
• Finansering og Regnskab
• Management of Innovation and Business Development
• People and Business Development
• Sales Management
• Strategy, Organisation and Leadership
• Supply Chain Management
• Økonomisk Markedsføring
• General Management and Analytics
• MSc in Business, Language and Culture,
  • Diversity and Change Management
  • Business and Development Studies
• MSc in International Business and Politics

Students enrolled in other master programmes at CBS is not eligible to apply for CEMS.

You are qualified for (but not guaranteed) admission to the programme if you:

• Are enrolled at CBS in the first semester of one of the eligible master's programmes at CBS
• Applicants must have a minimum final GPA at the bachelor level of 7.0 on the Danish scale
• All applications must include documentation of proficiency in three languages: mother tongue plus two foreign languages (English mandatory at minimum C1 level).  See further details here. 

Limited number of places

The CEMS MIM programme has a limited number of places. If there are more qualified applicants than places available, there will be a selection process, according to the selection criteria below. In other words, fulfilment of the entry requirements does not guarantee admission.

Applying for the CEMS MIM programme is a two step proces consisting of written application and an interview. 

Step 1 - Written application

During your first semester in one the eligible master programmes at CBS, you can apply for the CEMS MIM Programme by sending a written application. The application will be evaluated and ranked based on an assessment of: 

• academic performance (Grade Point Average) (80%)
• studying abroad (10%)
• working/volunteering abroad (10%)

Step 2 - Interview assessment 

The top 70 applicants will be invited to an assessment interview conducted in English. The panel will usually by a combination of CBS representatives, including the CBS CEMS Academic Director, the CEMS Programme Manager as well as CEMS corporate partner representatives and alumni. You will be evaluated based on an assessment of:

The final selection of students will based on an overall evaluation of the application.

You can only apply for the CEMS programme once. If you are not accepted into the programme based on your written application or your overall application and performance during the assessment interview it is not possible to apply again during your studies at CBS. 

CBS does not charge tuition for participation in the CEMS programme.

Theory and practices

The teaching activities are developed in close collaboration with corporate partners. This makes the teaching activities highly practice-oriented and prepares you to apply your theoretical knowledge in real business contexts.

Courses and seminars

You will meet a variety of different teaching formats. Skills seminars are oriented towards providing students with practical skills in small groups with approximately 20 students. Courses are built on lectures combined with case study discussions, role plays or simulations.

Within CEMS, there is a large variety of course and seminar types. Skills seminars are oriented towards providing students with practical skills in small groups with approximately 20 students. Courses are built on lectures combined with case study discussions, role plays or simulations.

Since most courses in CEMS are selected by the individual student from a list of CEMS courses, the teaching styles may vary. Teaching may also vary depending on where you study your semester abroad. Generally, CEMS classes are very interactive and engaging, and the courses encourage active participation.

Given the close study environment at CEMS, the students often experience close interaction with professors and the programme administration.

Exams at CBS

All your courses at CBS ends with an exam. Depending on the courses you take and which semester you spend at CBS, your exams will take place in 

• October (first quarter courses)
• December and January
• April (third quarter courses)
• May and June respectively. 

The type of exam will vary depending on your courses. Examples of exam formats could be everything from written sit-in exams, oral exams and hand-in of larger group projects. 

Exams abroad

The exam periods and formats will vary depending on the university where you spend the semester abroad.

Before studying a programme taught in English you might want to consider the following:

• All literature, lectures, exams, projects and group work are in English.
• Academic English differs from the English used in everyday language – so it might be a challenge even if you are used to speaking English in other situations.
• You may have to spend more time on reading and understanding the material in English.
• You may find it challenging to express yourself with the same ease as you would in your mother tongue.
• Some will feel uncomfortable and shy when speaking English – especially when in a crowd or among native speakers.

Practice makes perfect

There is a big difference between reading and understanding texts and expressing yourself in English both orally and in writing. This is a challenge for some students. Even if you are used to reading English texts on your bachelor programme, it is still a good idea to practice your English. 

Try to speak it on a regular basis, watch the news, movies and TV series in English. You should also read books and newspapers in English, as this will help you read faster and increase your vocabulary. A good command of English is essential for getting the maximum learning outcome of your programme.

CEMS MIM students are organised in the CEMS Club Copenhagen (CCC). The CCC arranges a range of different social events and activities throughout the year including a humanitarian project. To boost your career and internship possibilities you can attend the yearly Career Forum, which is an exclusive event for CEMS students and Corporate Partners. You can also attend the Nordic Forum, a large 3-day event of interactive skills seminars and social events with corporate partners and fellow students. Several other regional events are also arranged annually.

CEMS Alumni are also an important element within CEMS. As of 2023, there are more than 20,000 CEMS Alumni representing over 100 nationalities, working in over 70 countries. Many of them regularly participate in CEMS activities such as delivering skill seminars, or they participate in business projects as they work for CEMS corporate partners. Furthermore, the local CEMS Alumni organisation organises events such as competency days or visits to firms. Therefore, alumni often represent an important link between current CEMS students and potential employers.

CEMS Corporate and Social Partners represent a highly diverse network in terms of sector of activity, company culture, and size. They all recognise the important competitive advantage of having access to a pool of internationally-minded business students. Therefore, they participate in CEMS courses, host events, and sponsor some activities.