IIM Calcutta CEMS MIM program is a one-year program which can be taken up simultaneously with the 2 year flagship PGP program of IIMC. The key distinguishing feature of CEMS MIM is that it brings forth all the stakeholders (schools, companies, students and alumni) together in a collaborative course which is the MIM. Qualifying students have to spend one term (Term V of IIMC 2nd year PGP / Term 1 of CEMS MIM) in any of the CEMS member schools abroad before returning to IIMC for the final term. They also have to fulfil various curriculum requirements of MIM by participating in Block Seminars, Skill Seminars, undertaking Business Projects and taking mandatory and elective courses mandated by the MIM curriculum. They also have to fulfil requirements for Language Proficiency and International Internship requirements. During the CEMS terms, students will interact and build networks with their peers and professors globally. Through the collaboration with CEMS corporate partners, students are exposed to real-life business situations thereby gaining insight into management best practices and learn key practical skills required to function effectively in an international organisation. It also provides the privilege of furthering international job prospects through interactions with these multinationals.
IIMC has joined CEMS, an elite club of 30 premier business schools from across the world, as an Academic partner. IIMC is the only Indian member of this renowned alliance of leading global business schools and multinational corporations.
CEMS, the Global Alliance in Management Education, formerly known as “The Community of European Management Schools” was established in 1988 between Università Bocconi, ESADE, HEC Paris and the University of Cologne. What started as a Pan- European beginning, has now grown to become a truly global organization consisting of 31 leading European, Asian, Australian and American schools of business, over 70 multinational companies and 7 NGOs. Through its prestigious “Masters in International Management” (CEMS MIM) postgraduate, pre-experience degree, CEMS has created a global standard of management studies for students to become true global managers with excellence in performance and ethical conduct and understanding of cultural diversity. CEMS MIM is ranked #3 in the world for 2012, top place in 2010-12 3-year ranking and #1 for combined international results in The Financial Times Global Business School Rankings.
IIM Calcutta CEMS MIM admission process is detailed as below along with the assessment process:
- Apply online on IIMC official website
- Candidates will be assessed based on the application and other supporting documents along with a personal assessment interview
- The assessment is primarily based on Intellectual Potential & Knowledge (academic excellence, ability to analyse, learn/reflect, prior knowledge in the international business area); Attitude & Soft Skills (Desire to achieve, Interpersonal competences, Integrity, Critical Thinking, Motivation for the MIM Programme); International orientation (curiosity for differences, sensitivity & adaptability, spirit of facing challenges, international openness and cross cultural aptitudes, language skills)
IIM Calcutta CEMS MIM curriculum is well-planned and designed effectively to ensure that the objective of combining academic knowledge with real-life business practices are met. Students get an opportunity to effectively utilize class-room knowledge in live business situations confronted by global enterprises regularly. Eventually when students graduate from their MIM program, they are armed with knowledge and the experience to perform effectively in their future assignments.
The course is integrated through 5 main categories:
BLOCK SEMINAR: The CEMS MIM program begins with an intensive and concentrated week long session for students called a Block Seminar. The seminar is based on an innovative management topic, which is developed and run by teachers from different disciplines of management with participation from Corporate Partners who bring in the practical aspects of learning. Block seminars are graded.
SKILL SEMINAR: Skill Seminars are training seminars in practical skills relevant to an international management environment. Skill Seminars are organised primarily to introduce and impart practical skills required to function effectively in an international organisation. A total of two, 16 hour each, seminars are to be attended to complete the curriculum requirement.
BUSINESS PROJECT: Business projects have a flavour of a consultancy project wherein international student teams solve a real-life business problem faced by a company.
INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP: Students are expected to undertake a minimum of 8 weeks international internship project outside the country of the home school. During the internship, students apply their academic knowledge to practical real-life situations faced in corporate environments.
- Apply online for CEMS MIM programme of IIM Calcutta on its official website
- A video (max 2 minutes) presenting your interest in, and your suitability for CEMS. The SOP argument may be built on (but not restricted to) the following areas: Your alignment with CEMS values; Why apply for CEMS and not simple exchange/STEP?; Your contribution to the CEMS cohort before and during the programme?; Demonstrated International educational/working experience; Demonstrated experience of working in/with multicultural/multiethnic/international team(s); Leadership Skills/Achievements illustrated through examples; Grade Sheet of MBA Term 1 and Term 2 (if available); Details and proof of Work Experience abroad, if any; Certificate of Proficiency indicating the CEFR levels obtained in a Foreign Language, if any; Details of your contribution to CEMS Club Calcutta, if applicable; One recent coloured passport size photo in soft copy, preferably in formals.
Eligibility Criteria for IIM Calcutta CEMS MIM programme are:
- CEMS MIM is a program offered to students who are enrolled for the Post Graduate Program (MBA) at IIMC. From the overall batch, students will be selected to enroll in the MIM program, based on criteria given below:
- Minimum CGPA of 6.0 upto Term 1 of the MBA Program
- Students fulfilling the eligibility criteria may apply for the CEMS MIM program.
Final selection for IIM Calcutta CEMS MIM Admission is based on Intellectual Potential & Knowledge (academic excellence, ability to analyse, learn/reflect, prior knowledge in the international business area); Attitude & Soft Skills (Desire to achieve, Interpersonal competences, Integrity, Critical Thinking, Motivation for the MIM Programme); International orientation (curiosity for differences, sensitivity & adaptability, spirit of facing challenges, international openness and cross cultural aptitudes, language skills)