Ranked #9 globally by the Financial Times (2025), the MSc program in International Business prepares you to lead in a global context. Through courses and international exposure, you build skills in strategy and management. All enrolled students are pre-approved for the CEMS Master in International Management. The MSc program in International Business (MIB) equips you with advanced knowledge of managing and developing global organizations. You combine strategy and marketing perspectives to understand how firms operate and compete internationally, while exploring how innovation and management practices drive growth and operational excellence. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Requirements: - A Bachelor’s degree with at least 90 ECTS in social sciences or humanities (including, but not limited to, business administration, economics, finance, political science, psychology, or sociology), with a minimum of 30 ECTS in business administration.
Business administration studies typically include areas such as accounting and financial management, entrepreneurship, finance, human resource management, international business, management, information systems, marketing, operations management, and business law. Applicants from other academic backgrounds such as engineering, law, philosophy, languages, computer science, or biomedicine may also be considered. Applications are assessed individually based on completed coursework. - Students in the final year of their Bachelor’s program are welcome to apply and must upload a document listing the remaining courses in their degree.
|
| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Pearson Test of English (Academic)
|
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
Motivation and supporting documents - Describe your reasons for applying to the program (maximum 500 words).
- Submit a brief CV highlighting recent achievements (one page; no specific format required). Relevant work experience and extracurricular activities will be considered.
- Ranking of ten preferred CEMS partner schools for your semester abroad.
- Photo
- Up to two references (highly recommended):
- Submit preferably a combination of academic and professional references (if available). Only contact details are required. You may submit your application while waiting for references.
The references are not formal requirements, but we highly recommend including them to strengthen your application.
In reviewing applications, we consider international and intercultural experience, including language proficiency, work or study abroad, international or multilingual family background, and relevant extracurricular activities. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.