MBA
Grenoble, France
MBA
DURATION
10 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Aug 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* rolling admissions
Key Summary
MBA in Strategic Management and Leadership through Change
GEM’s MBA holds prestigious global rankings:
- Top 30 in Europe in the FT & QS 2025 Global MBA Rankings
- 7th in France in the FT & QS 2025 Global MBA Rankings
Program Highlights
- Join a global network of change-makers:
Become part of a dynamic international cohort and connect with a community of 49,000 alumni, including over 2,350 MBA graduates. Build relationships with career-driven professionals and faculty recognized in the business world. - Develop your skills through practice:
Sharpen your leadership and business acumen through consulting projects, live business cases, company visits, and professional development workshops. Complete your journey with a tailored Applied Research Project. - Learn to lead responsibly:
Benefit from a curriculum grounded in responsible management, giving you the knowledge and tools to lead with impact. - Immerse yourself in an innovation hub:
Dive into Grenoble’s tech ecosystem: a launchpad for new ideas and business transformation. - Experience international learning:
Study in France’s 2nd most English-speaking city at a globally recognized business school. Gain valuable insights through international study trips and direct collaboration with multinational companies. - Accelerate your personal development:
Enjoy vibrant student life, diverse associations, and comprehensive career support, including opportunities for internships or employment in France and across Europe.
Why Choose the GEM Full-Time MBA?
- Tailored Specializations: Customize your learning with specialized tracks in Finance, Luxury, Entrepreneurship, or AI & Data Strategy to prepare for leadership in transformative industries.
- Applied Research Project: Complete an in-depth management project aligned with your career goals, producing actionable insights under expert faculty supervision.
- Global Immersions: Develop cross-cultural leadership skills through collaboration with a diverse international community and immersive one-week study trip to Berlin, a key global business hub, fully included in the program fees.
- Intensive Full-Time Program: Accelerate your development in a focused, immersive environment where sustainability, innovation, and inclusion are core values.
- Career Advancement Support: Benefit from personal branding workshops, soft skills training, and direct access to a vast global alumni network to expand your professional opportunities.
Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Connect with us to attend an information session and discover how the GEM MBA can empower your career in strategic management and leadership. The transformation starts here.
Immersive Curriculum for Future Leaders
Transform your leadership potential with GEM’s triple-accredited MBA—540 hours of international management education at a top-ranked European business school.
Master essential business fundamentals through 450 hours of interactive core curriculum, then specialize with 90 hours of practitioner-led electives. Apply your learning immediately through an in-company consulting project, complete with client presentations and strategic recommendations. Learn from a diverse faculty of academics, executives, and industry consultants who bring real-world expertise into every session.
Program Overview
Hands-on Learning:Interactive and experiential learning through case studies, simulations, and industry projects. Study Trip: Gain global exposure with a week in Berlin. Enjoy company visits, networking, and applied projects. Languages: Prepare your global career by learning French or begin a new language if you are already fluent. Personal Project: Personalize your studies with an advanced research project aligned with your professional aspirations.
Core Courses
Core courses are built around four modules:
- Creating future ready strategies
- Transforming ideas into impact
- Leading with purpose and influence
- Driving operational excellence
Specialization Options
- Entrepreneurship: Leadership for Transformation
- Transformation of Luxury for the Digital and Sustainable Age
- AI & Data Strategy
- Financial Management & Advisory
Program Recognition
Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM) is a prestigious French Grande École, accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE) and authorized to award degrees. It holds triple accreditation from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, a distinction achieved by only 1% of business schools worldwide, signifying exceptional program quality.
Start your MBA journey with confidence thanks to a wide range of scholarships, including awards for academic excellence, leadership, and diversity. Contact our team to explore your options and apply.
GEM offers a dedicated online platform - The Funding Place - to help you find financing solutions, simulate a student loan, and understand everything about student loans.
GEM MBA candidates typically fund their program fees via a combination of government grants, scholarships, company sponsorship, and loans.
GEM MBA candidates typically receive 10% and up to 30% in scholarships.
The MBA Candidate Profile
Our MBA candidates are experienced professionals from varied sectors, demonstrating maturity, intellectual curiosity, and strong communication skills. A clear motivation for an international career and openness to cultural diversity are essential. Minimum three years of full-time work experience is required.
Top Employers
Our graduates join leading global organizations across industries:
Accenture – Allianz – Amazon – Bancolombia – Becton Dickinson – Capgemini – Deloitte – Ernst & Young – Estée Lauder – General Electric Renewable Energy – HelloFresh – HP – HSBC – KPMG – L’Oréal Paris – Microsoft – Renault – Rossignol – Schneider Electric – STMicroelectronics – The Boston Consulting Group – Zalando
Top Sectors
- Business & Finance
- IT & Information Services
- Consulting & Sales
Working in France
After completing the coursework, students may apply for a residence permit which allows graduates to work for a year in France. The permit is called a “Recherche d’emploi ou Création d’entreprise” residence permit. For more details, you may consult the relevant Campus France or the Ministry of Interior web pages.
From Grenoble to Globe - the International Experience of the MBA
Campus location: Full-time MBA: Grenoble, France
Duration: 10 months on campus (Sept - June) + final paper (remotely or while working) + 3-6 months professional experience (exemption possible)
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.