Vision & Mission

The Center for Emerging Markets (CEM) at the EBS Business School will become one of the prime research, teaching and networking platforms for emerging markets in Europe. It will create value both for the academic and business world, and society at large. It works on the assumption that a better understanding of the respective (business) cultures in developed and emerging economies will be beneficial for development both in Europe and the emerging markets.

The Center for Emerging Markets (CEM) provides expertise by:

1. being a catalyst in establishing research which contributes to enhancing business in and with emerging markets.
2. facilitating educational exchange, through academic programmes and student and faculty exchange.
3. offering high-quality training programmes for students and executives in SMEs and MNCs, built on EBS's reputation as Germany's leading Business School.
4. establishing an information and discussion platform where knowledge exchange becomes mutually beneficial for specialist and non-specialist audiences.