Students from UCT GSB were among the 1200 students from 33 leading global business schools who completed the prestigious CEMS MIM. This year’s global graduation ceremony, hosted by the Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo - FGV on Saturday 5 December, brought together the CEMS community in Rio de Janeiro as part of the 2025 Annual Events. This is the first time the graduation ceremony has been held in Latin America.
During their CEMS MIM students’ study at two of the 33 leading business schools belonging to the CEMS Alliance which span all inhabited continents. They take part in a business project with one of CEMS 70 corporate partners, all multinational corporations, and will speak three languages, one of which is English, on completion of the MIM.
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 1200 students from 67 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.
Gadija Allison, CEMS Programme Manager & Corporate Relations Manager said:
“To all our graduates: Congratulations! Your dedication, curiosity, and commitment to making a positive impact inspire us all. You're joining a network of changemakers across 100+ countries, and I can't wait to see the mark you'll make on the world. Here's to the Class of 2025 and to many more years of bringing together brilliant minds from around the world!”
Dean Luiz Brito, FGV EAESP (FGV São Paulo School of Business Administration) said:
“CEMS is a testament to the strength of global collaboration – where excellence, curiosity, and a shared commitment to positive impact converge. At FGV EAESP, this mission deeply resonates with our tradition of academic rigor, innovation, and international engagement. We remain dedicated to preparing leaders who are intellectually agile and capable of navigating the complexities of an ever-evolving world. Our graduates embody the spirit of FGV EAESP and CEMS: collaborating across borders, cultures, and sectors, and drawing on diverse perspectives to address global challenges with clarity, creativity, and responsibility”.
Professor Lars Strannegard, Chair of CEMS and President of the Stockholm School of Economics, said:
“CEMS is a tribute 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”.
The 2025 Annual Events are supported by Joint Sponsors L’Oréal and Sanofi, whose long-standing engagement with the CEMS community continues to strengthen the alliance. Additional support is provided by Event Sponsors Sanofi (Programme Manager Dinner) and ABB (Annual Meeting Dinner).
