MSc International Human Resource Management
Grenoble, France
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English, French
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 16,750 / per course **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* rolling admissions
** for short track full program | € 12,950 regular track per year
Key Summary
This program provides students with a deep understanding of global HR management and an insight into the impact and challenges of digital transformation on HR today.
Become an Expert in Global HR Management
Our mission is to equip managers with the tools and knowledge to work in HR anywhere in the world, in any company. These managers will have the skills to boost corporate performance through the effective management of the company’s workforce and the ability to adapt their organization for the future, both on a human and digital level.
Program Highlights
- Follow a pioneering program in its field, covering the fundamentals of IHRM with a unique focus on the developments and challenges of new ways of working linked to digital transformation
- Become a global leader by learning how to handle HR operations in a dynamic international environment
- Apply your learning in HR through projects, business case studies, and professional experiences
- Develop on both a professional and a personal level within an intensive and stimulating program in a multicultural environment
- Fine-tune your employability and leverage your strengths during career and coach center masterclasses: a full array of CV, interviewing, and pitching workshops, career fairs on campus, personal career coaching, and HR career-specific events on campus.
- Boost your career with networking activities: meet professional guest speakers and learn about their experiences, network with other international students and alumni
- Innovative Learning for Career Progression: You will be encouraged to develop your professional skills through a series of innovative learning activities
- Learning a foreign language is an integral part of the program to graduate
GEM offers a dedicated online platform - the GEM financial advisor - to help you find financing solutions, simulate a student loan, and understand everything about student loans.
We advise students to research financial aid opportunities as early as possible. Please note that it is necessary to submit your application and secure a place on a program first, before applying for scholarships and visas.
Short Track
Fall Semester
- International Negotiations
- Responsible Leadership
- Strategic Talent Management
- Compensation practices & policies
- HR Reporting & Budgeting
- Coaching Techniques for HR Managers Advanced Research Methods
- Languages
Spring Semester
- Strategic Transformations through HRBP
- Digital Innovation & Transformations in HRM
- New organizations & Wellbeing at Work
- Employee & Labour Relations (International Legal Context)
Professional Tracks:
Work Experience: Four to six months internship or full-time employment, anywhere in the world.
Final Dissertation
The final dissertation is one of the core components of the second year of the program. Students begin in September and will complete it by the end of the academic year.
Foreign Languages
Operating in an international environment requires foreign language fluency and therefore a foreign language module is an option in the program for all students.
Non-French speakers will study French (beginner to advanced level). French speakers may choose from several other languages at the beginner level.
Personal and Professional Development Workshops
In addition to the core courses, students have the opportunity to attend personal and professional development workshops led by professionals, and industry and subject matter experts. These will strengthen the employability profiles of graduates to help them achieve their career goals. Students will also have access to individual counseling sessions, interaction with corporate partners, and online resources with jobs and internship opportunities as well as access to specific in-house sectorial career-focused communities.
Pedagogy
A one-year program with more than 600 hours of taught classes including the latest managerial theory, real-world case examples, and practical experience. Students typically have 15 hours of class time per week supplemented by around 30 hours of group work and private study. The MSc offers up to 6 months of work experience and 4 months of distinct international study/work opportunities. This includes a study trip and one-semester exchange option and two internship possibilities. A final dissertation enables deep and insightful analysis of one of the key issues or challenges faced by organizations today. The strong diversity of faculty and students reinforces the international dimension of the program.
Evaluation
Acquisition of skills and competencies is assessed through continuous assessment, exams, professional experiences, and Final Dissertation. To validate the degree, students must have at least 4 months of international experience (academic or professional). Studying in France validates this condition for non-French students.
Validation
In the event of a partial validation of a professional certification, the blocks of competencies that have been validated are considered acquired and a certificate of validation is provided.
Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
- Design and manage diverse teams within a global environment
- Demonstrate a high level of critical analysis of organizational, economic, and geopolitical challenges with an ability to express your ideas in a clear and coherent manner
- Fully assess the ethical, and environmental impact of decisions and actions of your organization
- Understand the key challenges and functions of different departments and services within your organization and interact with them in an efficient and constructive manner
- Generate innovative and adaptable ideas and solutions to overcome the changing environment of your organization
- Work efficiency in a technology-focused environment thus demonstrating robust digital proficiency
- Demonstrate an in-depth comprehension of the key present and future challenges within the context of your chosen specialization
This MSc program is specially designed for those who wish to work in organizations employing an international and diversified workforce, with the responsibility of developing local and global HR systems. Graduates will be qualified for positions in both multinational corporations and local companies experiencing rapid expansion in international markets. Graduates will also be qualified to enter the consulting field in the areas of HR and organizational development. This program fits also students who want to be experts in managing people.
Top Employers
- Accenture
- Amadeus
- Auchan
- Axa
- Back market
- Boston Consulting Group
- Danone
- Forvia
- Hager Group
- Hays
- Jellysmack
- L'Oreal
- Pernod Ricard
- Philip Morris
- Randstad
- Renault
- Roche
- Schneider Electric
- Spartoo
- Ubisoft
- Unilever
- Voltalia
- Volvo
Format: Year 1: Full-time Year 2: Full-time or Work-Study ("Alternance")
Duration
- Regular track (2 years): Year 1 - 7 months on campus + 3-6 months internship; Year 2 - 5 months on campus + 3-6 months work experience
- Short Track: (1 year): 6 months on campus + 3-6 months internship
Campus location:Grenoble