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CEMS MIM
The Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo Faculty) at the University of Cologne offers the CEMS Master's in International Management (CEMS MIM) as part of the 2-year MSc in International Management. A multi-faceted curriculum ensures a good balance between theoretical and experiential learning. In addition to internationally aligned courses, Skill Seminars and Business Projects, the CEMS MIM programme requires students to do an internship abroad as well as a term abroad at one of the CEMS partner universities.
Prospective students can find further information about the structure and courses of the Master's in International Management (CEMS MIM) programme at the University of Cologne in the 'Studies' section of the WiSo Faculty website. A detailed info website for international degree seeking master students is available here.
Cologne students and incoming students already enrolled in the programme can find detailed information here on the WiSo International Portal.
A broad range of courses at an advanced level, a large network of international companies strongly involved in Business Projects and Skill Seminars, and a Block Seminar that is extremely popular among the CEMS students are the key features of the CEMS MIM in Cologne.
Cologne students spending their CEMS term in Cologne benefit from this excellent portfolio of courses and seminars offered by their home university. CEMS guest students who come to the Cologne WiSo Faculty for their CEMS term abroad are welcomed with open arms and are supported by the Incomings Team of the International Relations Center (ZIB WiSo).
Students can keep up to date with the latest news and activities through our monthly newsletter.
CEMS term abroad
Students enrolled in the CEMS Master in International Management (MIM) programme go abroad in their second MIM year and are guaranteed a place at one of the 33 CEMS universities abroad. As the process is specific to CEMS MIM Students, the CEMS Programme Manager will inform students of the details once they start the programme here at the University of Cologne. For further information, you can also read the allocation overview available under "Downloads" on this page.
CEMS Outgoing Student Experiences
CEMS students benefit of a large network of partners from all over the world. They do their best to make the exchange experience unique and unforgettable. See what some of our past CEMS students have to say about their experience.
CEMS Incoming exchange – Your CEMS term abroad in Cologne
The Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo Faculty) at the University of Cologne is the only German university that offers the highly reputable CEMS Master's in International Management (CEMS MIM). The CEMS MIM is integrated into Cologne's MSc in International Management.
CEMS students studying at one of the CEMS partner schools may choose to spend one term of their CEMS MIM year at the University of Cologne. They apply through and are nominated by their home school.
The CEMS class consists of students from the University of Cologne's MIM programme as well as incoming CEMS students from a number of CEMS partner schools. CEMS students can also join the University of Cologne and CEMS Global networks.
- Top-ranked Faculty with EQUIS accreditation
- Excellent network of renowned international companies
- Excellent student feedback for the CEMS block seminar, CEMS business projects and CEMS courses
- Linkage of theoretical depth and methodological expertise with direct relevance in businesses and other organisations
- Comprehensive support by the International Relations Center for CEMS guest students (language courses, buddy system, welcome week, etc.)
- Local CEMS student club "PIM & CEMS Student and Alumni Club Cologne" – famous for its fantastic social and networking events – awarded CEMS Club of the Year 2014/15 worldwide and 2nd place in 2015/16.
- Vibrant student life with many active student initiatives and clubs
- Cologne – a multicultural and dynamic city, located in the centre of Europe
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Your CEMS academic options - Incomings
A broad range of courses at an advanced level, a large network of international companies, strongly involved in Business Projects and Skill Seminars, and a Block Seminar that is extremely popular among the CEMS students are the key features of the CEMS MIM in Cologne.
In fall terms:
- CEMS Block Seminar
- Global Business Strategy Core Course
- Electives
- Optional German Language course to fulfil CEMS language requirement
In spring terms:
- Global Citizenship Seminar
- CEMS Business Project
- Global Leadership Core Course
- Electives
- Optional German Language course to fulfil CEMS language requirement
The CEMS course list (in the download section on the top right of this page) shows the CEMS accredited elective courses available for incoming CEMS students. The list also gives links to the KLIPS 2.0 online database. Additional information is available on the general exchange pages. CEMS courses are also listed on the CEMS website.
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Application & organising your CEMS term in Cologne
Incoming CEMS students benefit from the full range of services for incoming exchange students. Application, registration and admission follow the same principles as for students spending a term abroad with us.
As part of the Buddy Programme, one of UoC's home CEMS students will be assigned to help you settle in. The ZIB WiSo Incomings Team provides support on all organisational matters before your arrival. Once you arrive in Cologne, you will be integrated into the CEMS activities and can turn to the CEMS Office for any assistance you require. You will also receive course guidance and support from our Incoming CEMS Programme Manager.
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Your CEMS networks
Incoming CEMS students are welcome to join the local and international CEMS networks.
The CEMS network is a global alliance of 34 leading business schools across five continents, more than 70 corporate partners and eight social partners, that together offer the CEMS Master's in International Management (CEMS MIM). The University of Cologne's Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo Faculty) is a founding member – and the only German member – of the CEMS alliance. Around the globe, there are thousands of active and connected CEMS students and CEMS alumni.
The local CEMS network at the University of Cologne consists of the CEMS Club Cologne & Alumni as well as many CEMS corporate and social partners active at UoC.
PIM & CEMS Student and Alumni Club Cologne
The PIM&CEMS Student and Alumni Club Cologne e.V. is an independent association of students and graduates (alumni) of the international study programmes at the WiSo Faculty at the University of Cologne.
The PIM&CEMS Club has made it its mission to create a network that brings together its members and to maintain that network through various activities. We also seek to help incoming students integrate in Cologne by providing extensive support.
With over 1,700 members, the PIM&CEMS Club is one of the largest international networks of its kind in Germany. The PIM&CEMS Club aims to achieve the following goals:
- Support intercultural understanding between students and alumni of diverse nationalities
- Develop and maintain an international network of students and alumni
- Support contact and knowledge-sharing between students and alumni
- Facilitate advanced education and training for members in cooperation with our official sponsors and other corporate partners
For more information, please take a look at the website of the PIM&CEMS Club.