PURSUING A MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT AT AALTO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, FINLAND

On this page, we will tell you everything you need to know about the Master in International Management degree at Aalto University School of Business. Read more about Aalto University School of Business, its CEMS international management master’s degree and the required GMAT-scores below.

Aalto University School of Business

Aalto University's campus is located in Otaniemi, Espoo, just a short subway ride from downtown Helsinki. Helsinki is the capital of Finland and well known for its beautiful islands and green urban areas. Aalto University School of Business is an attractive study destination for international students because of its excellent reputation in education, combined with a wide range of courses offered in English. Aalto University School of Business belongs among the best 1% business schools in the world, according to their brochure.

CEMS Master in International Management

CEMS is a global alliance of 34 leading business schools, multinational corporations and NGOs that together offer the CEMS Master in International Management. The CEMS Master in International Management is a joint degree program that can be pursued at any of 34 academic member schools around the world, including Aalto University School of Business. The goal of the CEMS MIM programme at Aalto is to educate global game changers in a cross-disciplinary and entrepreneurial learning environment. 

You can enroll in the CEMS MIM programme at Aalto University in two ways:

1. Through the two-year MSc in Global Management program that automatically integrates the CEMS MIM curriculum.
2. As an add-on CEMS MIM opportunity available for students enrolled in any Aalto University Master’s programme.
   
   

Keep an eye on the deadlines

The application period for master’s programmes at Aalto University School of Business runs once a year. The application period for the master studies normally begins in the autumn of 2023 and runs from December to January. We recommend that you keep a close eye on the specific deadline dates for your desired master's degree of choice. Also keep in mind that if you need to obtain a required GMAT score, you should start with your preparation on time. The application round for the CEMS MIM at Aalto is usually from November until December.

Required GMAT-score

When coming from a university of applied sciences in Finland or from an institution of higher education abroad, you must first obtain a GMAT score of 600+ to be eligible for a master's program in the field of business and economics at the Aalto University School of Business. A GMAT score is also required if you are applying to the study option in Finance. If you have an undergraduate degree from a Finnish university listed by the Ministry of Education and Culture, you do not need to submit a GMAT score when applying for a master at Aalto. A GMAT score is not specifically required for the CEMS Master in International Management.

Preparation is key

Achieving the minimum GMAT score of 600, to be eligible for a masters in the field of business and economics at Aalto University School of Business, requires good preparation. GMAT Amsterdam offers multiple courses that will prepare you for the GMAT exam in the best way possible. If you would like to know more, we recommend joining our free introduction session.