Master of Management (CEMS)

If you are from a business background, the Master of Management (CEMS) will open doors for you internationally.

Specifically designed for recent business graduates, the Master of Management (CEMS) provides you with the opportunity to graduate with two degrees in just 1.5 years.

This program is designed for those who want to gain experience in the essential areas of business, from strategy to digital innovation. No prior work experience is needed and business graduates are encouraged to apply. You will be part of a hand-picked group of around 50 students.

To be considered for admission, an applicant is required to have:

• an Australian bachelor's degree or higher in a related discipline with a credit average (65 percent) or equivalent qualification, or 
• an Australian bachelor's degree or higher in a related discipline with less than a credit average (minimum 50 percent required) or equivalent qualification, and satisfactory performance in the GMAT (for guidance, the class average score is 630) or equivalent Business School approved admissions test. 

Applicants must also fulfil the following four criteria:

1. Complete a selection interview.
2. Provide a statement of motivation (outlining what will be achieved professionally and personally by completing the course).
3. Provide a recent CV.
4. Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in a minimum of two languages, one of which can be English. 

Any grade requirements listed are based on the University of Sydney guide to grades.

For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and admission criteria are determined based on the country, institution and qualification.

Application process

Step 1: Check the admission criteria

You will need to meet the necessary admission criteria before you will be considered for entry. Please check the admission criteria above.

Step 2: Apply online

You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the 'Apply' button on this course page.

In order to complete your application online you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Your most recent academic transcript.
• Your recent Resume / CV
• A statement of motivation (maximum two pages) outlining what you hope to achieve professionally and personally by completing the Master of Management program

Your CV & Statement of Motivation can be uploaded under the 'other' documents section in the application portal.

You can still apply to the program if the results of your previous study aren’t available by the closing date.

Please ensure that you submit ALL the required documentation.

Step 3: Motivational Video

If you meet the entry requirements you will be contacted to submit a short motivational video to assess your suitability for the program.

Step 4: Result

The result of your application will be communicated via the online application portal.

CEMS Master in International Management

Students undertake the CEMS Master in International Management (CEMS MIM) in:

• their second and third semester of the Master of Management (CEMS) program (for the Semester 1 intake)
• their first and second semester of the Master of Management (CEMS) program (for the Semester 2 intake)

Exchange allocation

After commencing the MMGT (CEMS) program, students will be required to indicate their preference for all 32 CEMS universities. Students are then allocated based on their admission ranking (which is confidential) and their preferences. The admission ranking will be based on the following:

• Intellectual potential and knowledge (formal education, ability to analyse, learn/reflect, prior knowledge in the business field).
• Attitude and soft skills (desire to achieve, interpersonal competences, integrity, critical thinking, motivation for the MIM program).
• International orientation (curiosity for differences, sensitivity and adaptability, the spirit of facing challenges, international openness)

Places at CEMS Universities are limited to generally one slot per year (although extra slots are occasionally available for the most popular exchange Universities).

Learning and teaching at all CEMS Universities will be delivered in English. The languages you declare as CEMS languages have no bearing on your final allocation.

Please note the following:

• Students admitted in Semester 1 of any year may choose to undertake one or two semesters of exchange
• Students admitted in Semester 2 of any year may only undertake one semester of exchange and that semester must be the semester after they enter the program

You will be advised of your CEMS Universities allocation by the third or fourth week of your first semester in the Master of Management (CEMS) program. All CEMS Universities allocations are final and non-negotiable.

Additional requirements for the CEMS MIM

Students must complete the following additional requirements in order to graduate from the CEMS MIM:

• A Block seminar prior to their first semester of the CEMS MIM. Please note the Block runs once a year in August/September
• 4 days of skills seminars 
• An 8-week international internship. Students are required to arrange their own internship.

CEMS MIM language requirements

Students must be fluent in a minimum of two languages, one of which can be English. If a student's mother tongue is not English then they will not be required to undertake language testing, unless they wish to. If a student's mother tongue is English then they will be required to undertake language testing in their second language. CEMS language testing takes place in April and September every year and is made up of both a written and oral component.

As part of the program, students will be required to undertake a third language to an elementary level. Please note that the CEMS Language requirement is an exit requirement and must be completed prior to graduation.

For more information on the CEMS language requirements please contact the program manager Lance Graham: [email protected].

The Master of Management (CEMS) degree supplements your existing degree to help you work at the top level in your chosen field and actually use your knowledge to be successful.

Combining your undergraduate area of expertise with management knowledge and skills will dramatically increase your employment prospects in your chosen field. In addition, the opportunity to study and complete a business project at a top overseas CEMS partner university will open doors for you worldwide.

Our corporate partners

Strategic links with the corporate world play a crucial role in all our teaching, research and engagement activities, and we are actively connected to our industry partners.

A wide variety of host organisations have partnered with the Business School and engaged in our projects to date, including Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, EY, HILTI, National Australia Bank, Virgin Mobile and Westpac.

Our multi-national corporate partners include Electrolux, Thomson Reuters, SAP, Symantec and L'Oreal. Our other national corporate partners are Bluestar, DC Strategy and Futurestep.

We have also partnered with not-for-profit organisations such as Future Direction Network, The Smith Family and Fitted for Work.

*The Economist 2019, The Financial Times 2023, QS 2024, QS 2025