
Korea University Business School to Host CEMS Annual Events and Graduation Ceremony in Asia for the
Korea University Business School to Host CEMS Annual Events and Graduation Ceremony in Asia for the First Time
Korea University Business School (KUBS) will welcome the CEMS global community to Seoul from 25 to 28 November 2026 for four days of meetings, discussions and celebrations, culminating in the CEMS Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, 28 November.
For the first time in the alliance's history, the Annual Events will take place in Asia, bringing together academic representatives and graduands from all 33 CEMS member schools worldwide.
CEMS is a global alliance of 33 leading business schools, more than 70 multinational companies and eight social partners (NGOs), jointly building and delivering the CEMS Master’s in International Management (MIM).
The Global Alliance of Management Education comes together in Korea
Hosting the Annual Events in Seoul reflects the global reach of the alliance and its strong presence in the Asia-Pacific region, which is home to seven CEMS member schools, including six in Asia. Korea University Business School joined the alliance in November 2015.
As the host institution, KUBS will welcome representatives from the alliance's 32 other leading business schools, alongside graduands and their guests, who will gather at COEX for the CEMS Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, 28 November. The programme will bring together the CEMS community for strategic discussions, collaborative meetings and international networking opportunities, while offering participants the chance to experience Korea's culture, innovation and hospitality.
Founded in 1905, Korea University Business School has a long tradition of pioneering business education and fostering international collaboration. Hosting the CEMS Annual Events offers an opportunity to further strengthen connections between academic institutions and the business community across continents.
“Hosting the CEMS Annual Events in Asia for the first time, especially here in Seoul, is a proud moment for KUBS and its history of more than 120 years. We hope this gathering will strengthen global partnerships and inspire the next generation of business leaders,” said Seung-Weon Yoo, Dean of Korea University Business School.
Supported by CEMS Corporate Partners
The 2026 CEMS Annual Events are proudly supported by Hyundai Motor Group, Main Sponsor of this year's edition. As a CEMS Corporate Partner, Hyundai plays an important role in supporting the alliance's mission to develop the next generation of responsible global business leaders. Its support is instrumental in bringing the international CEMS community together in Seoul for this first edition in Asia.
Sanofi, also a longstanding CEMS Corporate Partner, is supporting this year's edition as the CEMS Managers' Event Sponsor.
About Korea University Business School
Founded in 1905 as Korea's first business school, KUBS has been at the forefront of business education, research, and internationalization for over 120 years. With 96 full-time faculty members, KUBS offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, MBA, DBA, and executive education programs.
KUBS's international standing is reflected in major global rankings. The School ranked 33rd worldwide in Marketing (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026) and 57th in Business & Economics (THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026). In the QS Global MBA Rankings 2027, KUBS ranked 75th worldwide, 11th in Asia, and 1st in Korea, with an outstanding 9th place globally for Return on Investment.
KUBS has built an extensive global network of partnerships with more than 130 universities across 40 countries. It was the first business school in Korea to earn both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations and has maintained both to this day. As Korea's only CEMS member school since 2015, KUBS continues to expand opportunities for international learning and collaboration.
Guided by its mission, “Business for Society-Inspiring Next Leaders,” KUBS continues to innovate through initiatives in AI, ESG, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary education, preparing future business leaders to address global challenges.
KUBS is also recognized for its extensive alumni network, whose members have made significant contributions to business, government, and society in Korea and around the world, including through leadership roles at major corporations such as Hyundai Motor Group, SK, GS, and Mirae Asset.
More about Korea University Business School
https://biz.korea.ac.kr/eng/main/
About CEMS
The Global Alliance of Management Education
CEMS is a global alliance where 33 leading business schools and over 70 companies and NGOs do something no one else does at this scale: they jointly build and deliver a Master's in International Management.
One shared curriculum. One joint programme. Across six continents.
Students study at two or more universities across borders, work on challenges set by Corporate and Social Partners, and join a community that stays with them long after graduation.
23,000+ alumni still call themselves CEMSies and still mean it.
Founded in 1988 on the belief that the world needs responsible and global leaders, CEMS has always been a bridge: between academia and industry, between cultures, and between knowledge and values.
Key figures
More about CEMS:
www.cems.org
About Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai Motor Company has driven the development of Korea’s automobile industry since the release of the iconic Pony in 1975, the first car fully developed in Korea. The company caters to a range of lifestyles with a full spectrum across auto industry sectors and models. This includes Hyundai Motor’s premium brand, GENESIS, and its high-performance Hyundai N brand, demonstrating its technological prowess. Hyundai Motor Company is honing its competitive edge through a lineup of fully electric vehicles and next-generation hybrid technology while accelerating the development of a mobility ecosystem of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). We are also striving for the rapid establishment of a hydrogen-oriented society by spearheading not only hydrogen mobility but also the construction of a full end-to-end hydrogen value chain. Hyundai Motor Company continues to pursue “Progress for Humanity” to achieve its vision of a safer, freer world built on human-centered mobility.
More about Hyundai Motor Group:
https://talent.hyundai.com/eng/
About Sanofi
We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
We’re on a mission to go further, faster for patients. To take the lead through breakthrough science and by striving to be a driver of progress and positive impact for the people and communities we serve.
We want to build a healthier, more resilient world. We turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world.
More about Sanofi:
www.sanofi.com/en
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