Four of the class of five graduating UCT CEMS MIM students travelled to Norway to join 600 fellow CEMS MIM students from 33 leading global business schools at the prestigious global CEMS MIM graduation ceremony, hosted by the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) on Saturday 7th December 2024.
During their CEMS MIM students study at two of the 33 leading business schools belonging to the CEMS Alliance which span all inhabited continents. This year the Graduation Ceremony and celebrations, part of the CEMS Annual Events (4-7 December), took place in Bergen, Norway.
CEMS was founded to enable management education to contribute to the building of bridges across all borders and boundaries and the CEMS Master in International Management is consistently ranked as one of the top MiMs in the world. This year 1,100 students from 60 nationalities successfully completed the CEMS MIM.
The Annual Events & CEMS MIM Graduation Ceremony is a dynamic gathering of CEMS students, faculty and corporate partners, featuring interactive discussions, workshops and global networking opportunities. This year Bergen, located on the west coast of Norway, offered a fascinating blend of natural beauty and rich cultural heritage as a backdrop.
Professor Øystein Thøgersen, Rector of the Norwegian School of Economics said: “Hosting this year’s CEMS Annual Events has been an immense pleasure and privilege for us at NHH. The energy and dedication of all participants have been truly inspiring, reaffirming our joint commitment to enhancing the quality and relevance of the CEMS MIM program. We are especially proud to have celebrated a new cohort of exceptional CEMS graduates, who are ready to address local and global challenges and drive positive change in the world. We hope everyone left Bergen with fond memories, renewed energy, and inspiration for the journey ahead.”
Professor Lars Strannegard, President of the Stockholm School of Economics, was elected as CEMS Chair for a second two-year mandate. Professor Strannegard was originally elected Chair in 2023, having already served for two years as the Alliance’s Deputy Chair.
Professor Strannegard said: “CEMS is a testament to the power of global collaboration, where excellence, curiosity, and a shared vision for a better world come together. We remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering leaders who are not only intellectually agile but also attuned to the complexities of a rapidly changing world. Our graduates embody the spirit of collaboration across borders, cultures, and industries, leveraging diverse perspectives to tackle global challenges with clarity, creativity, and compassion.”
