Thirty-nine students from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School were among more than 860 students, from a graduating class of 1,285, taking part in the CEMS MIM graduation ceremony on Saturday, 9th December 2023 at the London School of Economics, UK.

Graduands from the 33 leading business schools around the world, spanning all inhabited continents, that belong to the CEMS Alliance travelled to London to take part in the CEMS Annual Events, which includes the Graduation Ceremony and celebrations.CEMS is a unique alliance of 33 of the world’s leading business schools, 70 multinational companies and 8 NGOs who together deliver the CEMS Masters in International Management.

On graduation, students must speak three languages (one of which is English), have studied at two member business schools and completed a business project with one of the corporate partners.

CEMS, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, was founded to enable management education to contribute to the building of bridges across all borders and boundaries.

The 2023 annual event includes the adoption of the updated CEMS Vision. Inspired by the fundamental challenges faced by humanity in the 21st century, the CEMS Global Alliance is emphasizing its commitment to developing responsible leaders who pursue sustainable business solutions that benefit humanity and the planet we all share.

On behalf of CEMS Strategic Board, CEMS Chair, Professor Lars Strannegård, President of the Stockholm School of Economics said: “CEMS has always valued the strength in difference.

We cultivate leaders who are curious and capable of discernment, who have the mental and emotional strength to confront challenges with humility and integrity, who resolve to learn and understand deeply the complexities of our time.” 

“Our 35 th anniversary is the ideal time to reaffirm our commitment to the idea that the leaders who will be best prepared for the future will be free and unafraid in an uncertain world, will be humane citizens who can engage fully and think independently, and will contribute to a more open, sustainable, and inclusive world.

“The objective of each CEMS member school is to cultivate and support broad-minded leaders who are free to ask questions and to interpret information using evidence, logic, and critical reasoning. CEMS thinkers are empowered to make decisions, master new technologies, and lead in a pluralistic world.

“We congratulate all our 2023 graduates, applaud them for their outstanding achievement and welcome them into the CEMS community.”

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About CEMS

CEMS is a global network of 33 of the world’s top business schools, more than 70 corporate partners (multinational companies) and 8 social partners (NGOs), dedicated to educating and preparing future generations of international business leaders, through the CEMS Master in International Management (MIM).

The CEMS’ MIM emphasises personal and social responsibility in business decision-making, leadership and citizenship, informed by ethical reasoning, personal integrity, and respect for social diversity. The programme helps students understand and navigate the international business environment, whilst equipping them with the knowledge, skills and network to manage people across borders and within multinational teams, tackling real business issues across a range of fields.