Admission Requirements

 

 

Applications for the Academic Year 2023/2024 are closed. Intakes for the academic year 2024/25 will open again in December, with the deadlines on February 28, 2024 (1st intake)/April 30, 2024 (2nd intake). It is only possible to start your studies in the Fall Semester (September); there is no possibility to apply and start in Spring Semester.

The admission procedure consists of 2 intakes. The 1st intake deadline is on February 28, selected students will pass the online assessment centre. The 2nd intake is subject to available spots, the deadline is on April 30, and selected students will too pass the online assessment centre. Maximum 55 students can be accepted (1st + 2nd intake). Please note it is only possible to apply for one intake (not both) during one year.

Note: It is not possible to pre-screen an applicant’s documents before the application deadline to see whether he/she is eligible for the programme. To keep the process fair for all the applicants, the pre-screening is only done in the week after the applications deadline. 

Having questions about admissions? Arrange a call.

 

WHEN TO APPLY

  • 1st intake: Applications open in December 2023 and close on February 28, 2024.
  • 2nd intake: Subject to available spots. Applications open on March 1, 2024, and close on April 30, 2024.

Admitted students from the 1st intake and 2nd intake start courses at the same time (there are no two different course starts depending on the intakes order).

 

HOW TO FILL IN THE E-APPLICATION (video guide)

 

Admission Process - 1st Intake

  1. Online application 
    Submit an e-application and pay the application fee by FEBRUARY 28, 2024.

  2. Submit required documents 
    Show us your motivation and deliver all the necessary documents (online via e-application system) including proof of English and 2nd language proficiency and evidence of work and international experience by FEBRUARY 28, 2024.

  3. Online Assessment Centre 
    After pre-screening, all the successful candidates have to take part in a one-day online Assessment Centre.

  4. Pay the deposit
    After a committee decision of acceptance, a candidate is due to pay a non-refundable deposit fee of €700 or to decline the offer.

  5. Enrolment 
    Congratulations! As of now, you are a student.

  6. Pay the tuition fee
    Pay the tuition fee (5,000 EUR/academic year), get your visa documents (if needed) and you are ready to go.

  • Submit the online application form to the CEMS MIM program. Applications are accepted from November 2023 to February 28, 2024.
  • Pay the application fee €50. No application can be assessed until the fee has been paid.
  • Structured C.V. in English with a photo (max 2 A4 pages)
  • Motivation video (maximum 3 minutes; please, write the video link at the end of your CV plus send the link to cemsmim@vse.cz; ladislav.tyll@vse.cz)
  • Up-to-date undergraduate transcript of records including total weighted study average and proving passing of the following courses (please, highlight the required courses mentioned below):
    1. Economics (appx. 6 ECTS)
    2. Statistics ( appx. 6 ECTS)
    3. Management or Strategy (appx. 3 ECTS)
    4. Marketing (appx. 3 ECTS)
    5. Accounting (appx. 3 ECTS)
  1. Information for applicants missing some of these courses
  • Proof of English proficiency with one of the following certificates and minimum scores:
    1. TOEFL iBT minimum score – 100
    2. IELTS Academic/General minimum score – 7.0
    3. CPE minimum grade of C
    4. CAE minimum grade of B
    5. BEC Higher minimum grade of B
    6. A-level GCSE issued in Singapore
    7. TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: a minimum score of 100 is required in the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section. TOEFL “MyBestScore” is not accepted.
    8. TOEFL ITP® Plus for China Solution: a minimum score of 640 is required (Listening 64, Structure and Written 64, Reading 63, Interview 19)
    9. Have a Bachelor’s diploma entirely taught in English from an English speaking country, or in a CEMS or an EQUIS/AACSB accredited institution

Attention: The deadline for submitting the proof of English proficiency can be postponed until April 30. If there is a delay in delivering the proof, please, consult your individual situation with the Programme Coordinator via email.

  • Any available second foreign language certifications such as confirmation of language study at the university or language school, language certificate (minimum level A1). Proof of the second foreign language can be submitted in a form of:
    1. passing a language course at the university (please, highlight in your Transcript)
    2. passing a language course at a commercial language school/institute (certificate)
    3. language certificate
    4. secondary-school leaving exam
  • Bachelor diploma (if already applicable)
  • Conclusive evidence of work experience listed in the C.V. (a copy of the contract, reference letter, etc.).
  • Conclusive evidence of experience from abroad listed in the C.V., such as semester abroad, international internship, other work abroad, e.g. Work and Travel, any other long-term (appx. 2 weeks and more) stay abroad.
  • Or other relevant supporting materials such as GMAT, photocopies of awards, achievements, certificates, volunteering or any other relevant documents if available.

There is no need to demonstrate an original or certified copy of the documents, “ordinary” copy or print screen (with visible name) is a sufficient alternative. These documents (in English, Czech or Slovak language, documents in other languages are not accepted) can all be uploaded online via the InSIS e-application form.

Please note that only document-supported evidence will be taken into consideration. 

  • Candidates’ application form and documentation will be pre-screened. Possible outcomes: accepted for the CEMS Assessment Centre or rejected.
  • CEMS Assessment Centre takes place in March (1 day per each participant) and it is fully online. There are psychologists, members of the CEMS office, company representatives and appx. 5 students in each group. Students are assessed from many perspectives – how they work individually, in groups, their motivation, willingness to take risks, behaviour in stress situations, responsibility, flexibility, self-confidence and communication skills. Applicants also have to pass a written test on analytical thinking. There is no possibility to specifically prepare for our AC.
  • Accepted candidates will be requested to confirm their commitment by paying a non-refundable deposit of €700 or to decline the offer. This fee is deductible from the first-year tuition fee payment.
  • Students, who meet all the admission requirements, i.e. passed the entrance exams and delivered all the required documents, will be immediately enrolled as full-time students.
  • Those who require any documents for a long-term study visa will be issued these documents straight after enrolment.
  • The tuition fee of the International Management Programme amounts to €5,000 EUR per academic year (including the deposit). The fee is the same for EU as for non-EU students.
  • Students always spend their first (Fall) or second (Spring) semester abroad and cannot interrupt their studies during their first year of studies.

 

Admission Process - 2nd Intake

  1. Online application 
    Submit an e-application and pay the application fee by APRIL 30, 2024.

  2. Submit required documents 
    Show us your motivation and deliver all the necessary documents (online via e-application system) including proof of English and second language proficiency, evidence of work and international experience by APRIL 30, 2024.

  3. Online Assessment Centre 
    After pre-screening, all the successful candidates have to take part in a one-day online Assessment Centre.

  4. Pay the deposit
    After a committee decision of acceptance, a candidate is due to pay a non-refundable deposit fee of €700 or to decline the offer.

  5. Enrolment 
    Congratulations! As of now, you are a student.

  6. Pay the tuition fee
    Pay the tuition fee (5,000 EUR/academic year), get your visa documents (if needed) and you are ready to go.

  • Submit the online application form to the CEMS MIM program. Applications will be accepted from March 1, 2024, to April 30, 2024. (Please note it is only possible to apply for one intake, not both, during one year).
  • Pay the application fee €50. No application can be assessed until the fee has been paid.
  • Please note it is not possible to apply within the 2nd intake if you have already participated in the 1st intake the very same year.
  • Structured C.V. in English with a photo (max 2 A4 pages)
  • Motivation video (maximum 3 minutes; please, write the video link at the end of your CV plus send the link to cemsmim@vse.cz ; ladislav.tyll@vse.cz)
  • Up-to-date undergraduate transcript of records including total weighted study average and proof of having passed the following courses (please, highlight the required courses mentioned below):
    1. Economics (appx. 6 ECTS)
    2. Statistics ( appx. 6 ECTS)
    3. Management or Strategy (appx. 3 ECTS)
    4. Marketing (appx. 3 ECTS)
    5. Accounting (appx. 3 ECTS)
  • Proof of English proficiency with one of the following certificates and minimum scores:
    1. TOEFL iBT minimum score – 100
    2. IELTS Academic/General minimum score – 7.0
    3. CPE minimum grade of C
    4. CAE minimum grade of B
    5. BEC Higher minimum grade of B
    6. A-level GCSE issued in Singapore
    7. TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: a minimum score of 100 is required in the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section. TOEFL “MyBestScore” is not accepted.
    8. TOEFL ITP® Plus for China Solution: a minimum score of 640 is required (Listening 64, Structure and Written 64, Reading 63, Interview 19)
    9. Have a Bachelor’s diploma entirely taught in English from an English-speaking country, or in a CEMS or an EQUIS/AACSB accredited institution
  • Any available second foreign language certifications such as confirmation of language study at the university or language school, language certificate (minimum level A1).
  • Proof of the second foreign language can be submitted in a form of:
    1. passing a language course at the university (please, highlight in your Transcript)
    2. passing a language course at a commercial language school/institute (certificate)
    3. language certificate
    4. secondary-school leaving exam
  • Bachelor’s diploma (if already applicable)
  • Conclusive evidence of work experience listed in the C.V. (a copy of the contract, reference letter, etc.)
  • Conclusive evidence of experience from abroad listed in the C.V., such as semester abroad, international internship, other work abroad, e.g. Work and Travel, any other long-term (appx. 2 weeks and more) stay abroad.
  • Or other relevant supporting materials such as GMAT, photocopies of awards, achievements, certificates, volunteering or any other relevant documents if available.

There is no need to demonstrate an original or certified copy of the documents, an “ordinary” copy or a print screen (with visible name) is a sufficient alternative. These documents (in English, Czech or Slovak language, documents in other languages are not accepted) can all be uploaded online via the InSIS e-application form.

Please note that only document-supported evidence will be taken into consideration. 

  • Candidates’ application form and documentation will be pre-screened. Possible outcomes: accepted for the CEMS Assessment Centre or rejected.
  • CEMS Assessment Centre takes place in May (1 day per each participant) and it is fully online. There are psychologists, members of the CEMS office, company representatives and appx. 5 students in each group. Students are assessed from many perspectives – how they work individually, in groups, their motivation, willingness to take risks, behaviour in stress situations, responsibility, flexibility, self-confidence and communication skills. Applicants also have to pass a written test on analytical thinking. There is no possibility to specifically prepare for our AC.
  • Accepted candidates will be requested to confirm their commitment by paying a non-refundable deposit of €700 or to decline the offer. This deposit is deductible from the first-year tuition fee payment.
  • Students, who meet all the admission requirements, i.e. passed the entrance exams and delivered all the required documents will be immediately enrolled as full-time students.
  • Those who require any documents for a long-term study visa will be issued these documents straight after enrolment.
  • The tuition fee of the International Management Programme amounts to €5,000 EUR per academic year (including the deposit). The fee is the same for EU as for non-EU students.
  • Students always spend their first (Fall) or second (Spring) semester abroad and cannot interrupt their studies during their first year of studies.