WU Vienna offers one of the world’s best-ranked programs in international management. The master’s program is ranked 18th in the FT Global Masters in Management Ranking.
Graduates of the program are prepared to become future global business leaders, equipped for diverse careers in consulting, strategy, marketing, finance, or HR. With its broad, international approach, the program opens doors to multinational corporations, consulting firms, start-ups, and non-profit organizations.
Over 70 multinational companies including top management consultancies, consumer goods firms, and tech leaders are members of the CEMS Alliance (Global Alliance in Management Education).
You become part of a global network of 33 top business schools, gaining unmatched international connections and opportunities.
You learn in a vibrant international community, where over half of the students (54%) have an international background.
Klaudia was looking for the perfect mix of international experience, a first-class education, and close contacts to the business community. She found all of this in WU’s CEMS program... and the opportunity to live in beautiful Vienna is the cherry on top.
For Moritz, the international CEMS community is an invaluable asset. Every semester, the CEMS Club Vienna organizes more than 40 events. Informal meetings with high-profile companies have quickly become part of his normal routine, helping him build a strong path for his future career.
The master’s program
The Master’s Program in International Management/CEMS is an exclusive international joint degree program offered by WU in cooperation with the CEMS Alliance. It is divided into a “WU year” and a “CEMS year.” You can decide which year you want to do first.
In the CEMS year, you get to spend one semester at WU and the other one at one of our many partner universities around the globe. You will complete several core and elective courses as well as skill seminars and work on an international business project.
In your WU year, you study together with peers from around 20 countries, and you can choose from an exclusive range of WU electives. You also write your master's thesis and gain practical experience in Skill Seminars, held in close cooperation with our Corporate Partners.
- Admission
You have a strong academic track record and are both dedicated and passionate? If working in a highly interactive, multicultural environment appeals to you, don’t hesitate – apply now!
Prerequisites for this master’s program include:
› A relevant prior degree
› Examinations in business administration
› Sufficient proficiency in English
› Knowledge of two other languages
› Proof of aptitudePlease go through our application guidelines to make sure you meet all application requirements. Please also note the admission period and the applicable deadlines.
Further information on tuition fees can be found here.You can decide if you want to start with the CEMS year first or with the WU year.
- Program structure and contentIntroduction to CEMSBlock SeminarGlobal Strategic ManagementGlobal Marketing ManagementGlobal Financial ManagementGlobal LeadershipBusiness ProjectGlobal Citizenship SeminarSkill SeminarsElectivesMandatory international internshipMandatory Semester abroadApplied Research Methods in International ManagementMaster's Thesis and Defensio
- Master of Science, MSc (WU)
CEMS graduates have excellent job prospects in the international job market. Many are recruited directly by our Corporate Partners from the consulting industry. Our graduates work in top management positions, as strategy consultants or business developers, or they build successful careers as digital experts or international marketing and sales experts. An increasing number also start their own businesses or join start-ups.
Make your way
Recruiting & Employer Branding Manager Intl., zeb
“We are impressed by the CEMS graduates’ high level of motivation, commitment, and outstanding performance.”
Group Vice President M&S, ABB
“Quite a few CEMS graduates have joined ABB in the past and we are happy to see how well their careers are progressing.”
Human Resources, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
“CEMS students are a source of inspiration, innovation, and new ideas for our company.”
Corporate Development, voestalpine
"CEMS helped me to acquire general management know-how, build a strategic mindset, and strengthen my intercultural skills."
Influencer Marketing Lead at Google
“I attended a CEMS workshop with Google, met a recruiter, and ended up joining Google’s marketing team full-time.”
Management Consultant, Kearney, Australia
“I never thought a master’s program could have such a lasting impact on both my professional and my private life.”
Management Consultant, Oliver Wyman, Australia
“CEMS is far more than a university diploma – it is a network of smart, high-performing individuals with a strong sense of belonging to a community you can always rely on.”
Living the student life
Program Manager
Ask us
Do you have any further questions? As program manager for the CEMS MSc Program, I’m here to answer any questions or requests you may have, right from the start.
To get in touch, please use the online contact form or send an email to cems@wu.ac.at.
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