Master of Management (CEMS)

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: - Complete a selection interview. - Provide a statement of motivation (outlining what will be achieved professionally and personally by completing the course). - Provide a recent CV. - 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: lance.graham@sydney.edu.au . 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 GMAT Focus Edition (for guidance, the class average score is 585) or equivalent Business School approved admissions test. - Meet CEMS MIM language requirements CEMS MIM language requirements - Australian citizens: From 2023 Australian citizens will be exempt from the CEMS language requirements (they will be admitted based on English as a mother tongue). As part of the program, these students will be required to learn a second and third language to a beginner/elementary level. Please note that the CEMS language requirement is an exit requirement and must be completed prior to graduation. - International 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. As part of the program, students will be required to undertake a third language to a beginner/elementary level. Please note that the CEMS language requirement is an exit requirement and must be completed prior to graduation. Exchange allocation After commencing the program, students will be required to indicate their preference for all 32 CEMS universities. Students are then allocated based on their confidential admission ranking 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 generally limited to one slot per year (additional 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. For more information on the CEMS language requirements please contact the program manager Lance Graham: lance.graham@sydney.edu.au . 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: lance.graham@sydney.edu.au . Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.