GEMFounded in 1984 as Groupe ESC Grenoble and partnered with Harvard Business School since 2010, Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM) has always been an international player and has ten sites abroad.  GEM is the first French business school to offer curricula based on technology management. Financial Times has ranked GEM’s full-time Master in International Business Program as No. 26 worldwide (Financial Times Masters in Management 2024 Ranking).

Program Overview
Grande Ecole Program
https://en.grenoble-em.com/grande-ecole-program

Programme Grande Ecole 3ème année (French Track):
https://en.grenoble-em.com/sites/default/files/public/kcfinder/files/exchange/Programme_Grande_Ecole_Year_3_Master_2.pdf

Master in Management Year 3 (English Track):
https://en.grenoble-em.com/sites/default/files/public/kcfinder/files/exchange/Master_Management_Master_2.pdf

Outline for IMBA Students:
Participating students are required to fulfill the in-residence class requirements of both institutions to obtain the master’s degree. Each institution will recognize core classes that are completed at the other. Students are required to stay at least one academic year at GEM. They have to take 60 out of 120 ECTS credits, usually within 2 terms (September to April). Course selection is under the responsibility of GEM, according to the prior academic progress of each individual student.

Admission Requirements
Nominated Students must meet the following requirements or documentation:

  1. Have enrolled in the IMBA program and completed 60 ECTS credits at Master’s level before starting the program at GEM
  2. Proof of English proficiency for AY 2024-25: strong B2 or equivalent (TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.0)

Selection of IMBA students
After receiving IMBA’s nomination, GEM will contact the student(s) directly to continue with their online enrollment. Selected students will be reviewed by GEM upon completing a formal application to the program within the application period deadline.

Special Notes

  • Students who are enrolled on a “double degree” need to join GEM late August for a full academic year
  • IMBA students on the Master in Management Programme at GEM will have to do a four-month work placement (13 weeks minimum). It shall be carried out from March to August of the academic year and counts within the 60 ECTS credits. Students who have already done a four-month working experience minimum (equal or more than 13 weeks of professional experience in the field of Management) may be exempt but students will have to do a presentation & defend it with the GEM faculty. An internship (written report + defense) mark equal or superior to 10 out of 20.
  • IMBA students on the Master in Management Programme at GEM will have to do the “Grand Mémoire” (the Masters thesis). Students will be expected to complete and pass a research-based dissertation of minimum 15000 words on a topic related to the Master in Management degree. This research work is to be carried out by a group of 2-3 students (according to the graduation regulation of the coming year) over the length of the academic year & will be assessed by a common mark. It counts within the 60 ECTS credits. Students writing a Master thesis at the home institution may be exempt. This is the sole decision of GEM academic board.
  • A final examination which consists of 3 different exams: a TOEIC test, professional experience (report and defense) and GEM thesis “Grand Mémoire” (+ defense). Pass mark: 10 out of 20 as a whole but also for each exam.
    A general average mark equal or superior to 10 out 20 for the academic year of Master 2 (including the TOIEC grade).
  • To obtain the degree, the general average of all points (GEM thesis and defense mark + general average mark + internship report and defense mark) mentioned above needs to be equal or superior to 12 out of 20.

Number of Seats
3 students

Degree Granted
Master of Science in Management

Additional Information