Esade: A Founding CEMS Member
Esade is one of the founding members of the CEMS Alliance and the only academic CEMS partner school in Spain.
CEMS MIM Double Degree
CEMS Program Overview: Multiply your career opportunities with a double degree
Are you ready to take your Esade MSc to the next level? The CEMS Master in International Management is a prestigious one-year extension that allows you to earn a highly valued additional qualification, expand your global network, and fast-track your international career alongside top talents from around the world.
To understand what makes this experience so unique, hear directly from the Program Director in the video below, she’ll walk you through what to expect and how CEMS can shape your future.
Challenging and rewarding in equal measure, the CEMS double degree is the perfect next step for ambitious students who want to broaden their horizons and boost their global impact.
What is the CEMS Master in International Management?
CEMS is a global alliance where 33 leading business schools and over 70 companies and NGOs do something no one else does at this scale: they jointly build and deliver a Master’s in International Management. One shared curriculum. One joint programme. Across six continents.
Students study at two or more universities across borders, work on challenges set by global companies and NGOs, and join a community that stays with them long after graduation. 22,800+ alumni of 108 nationalities still call themselves CEMSies and still mean it.
Founded in 1988 on the belief that the world needs responsible and global leaders, CEMS has always been a bridge: between academia and industry, between cultures, and between knowledge and values.
What does the CEMS program involve?
If you take on the challenge of the CEMS MIM, you’ll spend an additional year studying, including an international exchange and an international internship. During these immersive periods, you’ll build a deep understanding of today’s multicultural, multilingual, and interconnected business panorama.
Finally, you’ll graduate with a degree from Esade Business School and the prestigious CEMS degree. The CEMS path is an outstanding choice for launching a truly global career.
Why do the CEMS MIM at Esade?
International Prestige
A double degree from Esade and CEMS is an esteemed achievement from two organizations renowned worldwide for excellence.
Global Curriculum
You’ll graduate with a toolkit of technical skills and specialist know-how, all embeded in a global context, ready to take on a variety of international management roles.
International Experience
The three elements at the core of the program are Global Strategy, Global Leadership, and Business Projects with Corporate and Social Partners. These are enhanced by an international internship, an international academic exchange, and mandatory multi-language competencies.
Program Details
Duration
1 year MSc in Management program + 1 year CEMS MIM
Start Date: September 2027
Language
English
Language learning: Optional classes in Spanish, German, French, and Mandarin Chinese.
Location
Barcelona Sant Cugat Campus
Admission Requirements
Admission deadline for CEMS candidates: June 2027.
*You can ONLY take the CEMS Master in International Management if you have completed your Esade MSc program. It CANNOT be taken as a separate program.
MSc in Management Overall Rankings
#12
Best Master in International Management Worldwide
QS 2025
#8
Best Master in Marketing in Europe
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#10
Best Master in Finance in Europe
Financial Times 2026
#10
Best MSc in Finance - Salary Increase
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Esade CEMS MIM: Connecting Talent with Business
What happens when world-class students, top global companies, and a vibrant student club come together?
In this video, discover the heart of the CEMS experience at Esade. Hear from our students, corporate partners, and the CEMS Club leadership about what makes this international program unique:
A global network of future leaders
Hands-on collaboration with industry through real projects
A student-led club that energizes campus life and strengthens community
CEMS at Esade is more than a master's. It's a shared journey of growth, purpose, and connection.
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