CEMS seeks students from diverse academic backgrounds who are academically successful and display a high standard of ethical conduct, who can draw upon cultural diversity with respect and empathy, and who are committed to showing professional responsibility and accountability concerning society as a whole. These characteristics are necessary to become a successful international manager. Previous professional experience, volunteer work, individual or team projects, and other relevant experiences are required to apply.
Applications open November 20, 2024. Early applications are recommended as CEMS works with a rolling admission process, with Assessments happening every month. In the last month, slots available are expected to be extremely limited.
- TOEFL iBT minimum score – 100 - IELTS Academic/Indicator minimum score – 7.0 - CPE minimum grade of C - CAE minimum grade of B - BEC Higher minimum grade of B - Pearson test of English Academic (PTE) minimum score of 68 - Have a Bachelor's diploma entirely taught in English from an English-speaking country, or in a CEMS or an EQUIS/AACSB accredited institution – to be validated by the Admissions Team
* A valid certificate with the necessary minimum score must be submitted at the moment of the candidate’s application. Failure to deliver this document will delay the evaluation of the candidate’ application.
- Between high school and now, how did you contribute to the communities you have been part of? Please provide concrete examples. (max. 1min) - Describe a personal experience of success and what did you learn from it. (max. 2min) - Describe a personal experience of failure and what did you learn from it. (max. 2min)
This video should feature the candidate on camera answering these topics, in English. Any information provided over the time limit will not be considered.
To submit the video, guaranteeing their privacy, candidates should upload their recording on YouTube, selecting the “unlisted” option. The YouTube link should then be sent on the application form.
Students apply to the CEMS MIM in the same application form as they apply to one of the 8 Master’s Programs at Nova SBE.
Phase 1) Application
Candidates accepted into a Nova SBE Master’s degree will go through a specific selection process for the CEMS MIM. This process starts with a pre-screening of the candidates’ CV and application form, and is then followed by the evaluation of the videos. Given the limited number of slots and high number of applications in the program, not all applications will go through the video review. Those successfully screened will be invited for an assessment interview to be scheduled between January and May.
Phase 2) Assessment
Candidates whose application is pre-selected are invited to the Assessment Center online which consists of a short presentation and discussion to a jury of Nova SBE faculty and Corporate Partner representatives on a topic provided to the candidate during the process. Assessments are scheduled once a month between January and May, so early applications are recommended.
Phase 3) Decision
The assessment interview, together with the pre-screening and the video evaluation, will determine the result of the CEMS MIM application. The decision is communicated shortly after the Assessment Center via email. If questions remain regarding the fit with the program, an additional interview might be requested. Early applications are highly recommended.
Phase 4) Enrollment
Enrollment in the CEMS MIM program requires two steps: step 1: students must enroll in one of the 8 Nova SBE Master’s programs they have been selected to, by paying the respective enrollment fee. Step 2: students must enroll in the CEMS MIM program by paying a 1500€ fee (deductible from the total fee).
Please be aware that no deferrals for the CEMS MIM Program will be allowed.
Any further queries about the CEMS program should be addressed to Enquiries and Applications listed below:
Enquiries and Applications Email: leadyourfuture@novasbe.pt
Campus de Carcavelos Rua da Holanda, 1 2775-405 Carcavelos Portugal