
Advanced Master in Technology Management and Responsible Innovation
- Program formatWork-study
- Duration1 year
- CampusGrenoble, Paris
- LanguagesFrench
- Admission level4-years Degree to Master's degree or more
- DiplomaMaster's Degree
- Tuition fees€17,900
- Program formatWork-study
- Duration1 year
- CampusGrenoble, Paris
- Admission level4-years Degree to Master's degree or more
- DiplomaMaster's Degree
- Tuition fees€17,900
The Advanced Master in Technology Management and Responsible Innovation trains leaders capable of driving innovative projects while integrating sustainability challenges. Combining management, technology, and social responsibility, this program prepares students to design and implement sustainable innovation strategies while developing new business opportunities in France and abroad.
Why Choose the Advanced Master in Technology Management and Responsible Innovation?
Since its creation, GEM has established itself as a key player in innovation management as well as in science and technology. The Advanced Master in Technology Management and Responsible Innovation embodies this identity by training leaders capable of guiding companies through technological and societal transformations.
Deeply rooted in the school’s DNA, this program is built on a dual expertise: innovation management and a strong understanding of industrial and technological challenges. More than just a degree, it offers a concrete response to today’s major issues by fully integrating environmental and societal transitions into its curriculum.
Through a unique approach combining technological innovation, entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, international exposure, organizational transformation, and a strong emphasis on sustainability, this program equips you with the skills needed to lead high-impact projects.
Highlights of the program
Entrepreneurship and innovation cannot be improvised: this program trains you to transform your ideas into high-impact projects by combining creativity, rigor, and responsibility. Through modules such as Design Thinking, you will learn how to structure, test, and develop innovations while integrating environmental and societal considerations.
You will evolve within a stimulating ecosystem, at the heart of the GEM Labs campus and the GEM Incubator, and benefit from personalized support to align strategy, performance, and positive impact.
Work-study training is a major asset of the Advanced Master in Technology Management and Responsible Innovation, allowing you to combine academic learning with real-world professional experience. By joining the program as an apprentice, you benefit from hands-on immersion in a company, where each assignment becomes an opportunity to apply the methods and tools studied in class.
This format supports rapid skills development, expands your professional network, and facilitates your entry into the job market—perfectly aligned with companies’ expectations in innovation management and responsible technological transformation.
The program is built on a “learning by doing” approach that encourages the concrete and systematic application of course content. Learning takes place through expert-led sessions, immersive classes, and real-life case studies. You will also take part in supervised projects carried out in collaboration with companies, covering a wide range of topics: development of innovative projects, marketing and strategic analyses, business plan design, strategic and technological intelligence, and much more.
This hands-on approach ensures a progressive development of your skills and prepares you to apply them directly in a professional environment.
International exposure is at the heart of the Advanced Master in Technology Management and Responsible Innovation. Delivered in French with several courses in English, the program prepares you to operate in multicultural environments and to lead innovation projects on a global scale.
Each year, a one-week study trip abroad allows students to explore leading innovation ecosystems and engage with key industry players. Finally, the diversity of profiles within the cohort fosters a rich learning experience, where intercultural collaboration becomes a true asset for tackling the challenges of responsible technological innovation.
- Requested experienceNone
- PRM accessibilityAccessible
- Labeled MS (Bac +6) by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE)
- Exact title of the certification: Mastère Spécialisé Management Technologique et Innovation Responsable (MS)
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Grenoble or Paris?
GEM Grenoble – Alpine Campus
Located between scientific hubs, startups, and the Alpine mountains, GEM’s main campus embodies Grenoble’s DNA: pioneering, committed, and international.
Just steps from the city center, it welcomes a multicultural community representing 120 nationalities in a vibrant building that hosts a rich student life, numerous events, and frequent interactions with local companies. A campus where ideas flow and projects come to life, in an environment that is both stimulating and welcoming.
GEM Grenoble – GEMLabs Innovation Campus
This second Grenoble campus is dedicated to educational innovation, bringing students and companies together. A true experiential learning laboratory, it brings together several cutting-edge immersive platforms (Biz Lab, TIM Lab, Playground, VisionLab) where participants experiment, test, and learn by doing.
GEM Paris
This modern campus is located in Newport Pantin, at the heart of a creative and well-connected district, close to major players in fashion, finance, and tech. Infinitely reconfigurable and certified zero waste, it offers a hybrid and modular learning environment with studios, project rooms, and a rooftop. A space for urban experimentation, designed to foster new ways of learning and to prepare students for evolving professional landscapes.
Answers to all your questions
To apply for an Advanced Master’s program at Grenoble Ecole de Management, candidates must hold a five-year higher education degree (Bac+5) or a four-year degree (Bac+4) with at least three years of professional experience. The application process is conducted online via our dedicated platform and includes submission of academic records, a motivation letter, a CV, and a selection interview (depending on the profile). Proper preparation and clear motivation are essential.
GEM’s Advanced Master’s programs boast an excellent employment rate, with over 90% of graduates securing a position within six months of completing the program. Thanks to a targeted, professionally oriented education that is recognized by companies, our graduates quickly access positions of responsibility in high-demand sectors.
Yes, all of our Advanced Master’s programs are offered through a work-study format, with an adapted schedule (such as one week in class and three weeks in a company). Work-study programs allow students to gain solid professional experience while financing their studies, making them a real asset for employability.
A Master’s degree is a national diploma recognized by the French State (equivalent to five years of higher education), and is often generalist in nature. An Advanced Master’s program®, on the other hand, is a label awarded by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE) and is accessible after a five-year higher education degree or equivalent. It provides in-depth specialization in a specific field (cybersecurity, finance, procurement, etc.), directly aligned with market needs.
Pursuing an Advanced Master’s program means choosing a high-level, professionally oriented and highly specialized education. It is ideal for developing new skills, changing career paths, or specializing in a strategic field. GEM’s Advanced Master’s programs rely on a strong network of experts, corporate partners, and alumni to accelerate your career.
Yes, the Advanced Master’s program is an official label awarded by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE). It is recognized by companies and recruiters in France and internationally. It certifies an advanced level of specialization, high academic standards, and strong professional rigor.
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Your academic background
The program runs for 13 months and courses are delivered in French, with some courses taught in English.
Here are some example modules:
Competitive and Technological Intelligence
Applied Innovation Strategy: Techno-Innovation Project
Digital Transformation & New Business Models
Design Thinking, Business Model & Start-up Design
Managerial Accounting & Cost Control
B2B and Innovation Marketing
Intellectual Property Strategies and Valorization
International Technology Business Negotiation
International Business Development
Intercultural Team Management and Change Management
Responsible Leadership
*This list is indicative and not contractual.
Launch of a new interdisciplinary blended course on innovation for sustainability transition: Sustainability Transition in International Business (ST101).
This course offers an immersive experience of nearly 15 hours in a 3D Web XR environment, complemented by 6 hours of face-to-face sessions. A completely innovative and fully blended learning approach, co-created with industrial partners (Rossignol) and immersive technology partners (Tessi, Wonda), designed to train students on the challenges of innovation for ecological and social transition.
Our objective: To provide a radically innovative learning environment through a hands-on, immersive experience of a company’s transition toward a more sustainable model.
Each year, students in the program participate in a study trip, during which they deepen their industry knowledge and professional skills through company visits, conferences, and professional forums. Beyond the academic enrichment, the trip fosters student cohesion and provides an excellent opportunity to build a strong professional network.
Offered in a work-study format, the program gives you the opportunity to join a company and take on a high-responsibility assignment. You will alternate between on-campus courses and professional missions, applying the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the year.
Schedule: 3 weeks in the company / 1 week on campus (subject to variation depending on the month)
The skills targeted by the degree
Our objective: to train you to master the levers of responsible technological innovation and to lead strategic projects in a constantly evolving environment.
At the end of this program, you will be able to:
Develop and implement responsible technological innovation strategies
Leverage innovations from both a technological and commercial perspective
Lead the deployment of innovative projects
Integrate social and environmental considerations into business strategy
Collaborate effectively within innovation ecosystems
This program will provide you with a 360° vision of responsible innovation, combining technological expertise, business strategy, and societal impact, preparing you to become a key driver of change.
Evaluation and Validation
Teaching Methods at GEM are highly practical, based on real business cases and enriched by contributions from industry professionals. These learning experiences help you develop your innovation and creativity skills through simulations, real case studies, and hands-on exercises.
- Assessment: Case studies based on real or hypothetical business situations, completed individually and/or in groups.
- Program completion: Writing and defending a professional thesis before an academic and professional jury.
The professional thesis is the final step toward obtaining the degree. It is neither an internship report nor an academic doctoral thesis. It is a well-developed managerial reflection, combining field observations and theoretical research, providing a genuine contribution to the company. It must conclude with recommendations applicable exclusively to the company where the assignment took place.
In the case of partial validation of the targeted professional certification, the validated skill blocks are acquired and documented through a certificate (certification of skill block(s)). Correspondences of skill blocks are available on the RNCP records of professional certifications.
Graduation rate: 100% (Source: Jury report, 2022)
Career paths after the Advanced Master in Technology Management and Responsible Innovation
Source: 2025 survey based on the class of 2024
Upon completing this Advanced Master, you can quickly qualify for roles embodying the intrapreneur/entrepreneur spirit alongside top management, acting as a strategic advisor and influencing major strategic decisions.
Potential positions:
International Manager for Responsible Technology Development
Consultant in Strategy and Responsible Technological Innovation Management
Director of Responsible Technological Innovation Lab
Manager for Responsible Technology Offering Development
Manager for Innovative and Responsible Product/Service Development
Director of Responsible New Product Development
In 2024, nearly 50% of our most recent graduates held positions related to sustainability.
Our alumni have gone on to become:
Innovation Partnership and Intrapreneurship Manager at MBDA
Business & Operations Project Coordinator at SOITEC
Business Intelligence Analyst at LUNDBECK
Product & AI Strategy and Organization Manager at HUBVISORY
Project Manager at ACCENTURE
Tribe Tech Lead, Hotel Services Digital Platform at ACCOR
Launch your career
At GEM, the transition to the professional world begins on day one to ensure successful career integration for all students.
- Professional Experiences: At the core of your education, internships and work-study programs provide concrete opportunities to test your skills, boost your employability, and enrich your career path.
- The Career Center: It supports you at every stage of your journey to better understand yourself, refine your career project, succeed in applications, meet companies, and secure your first job. With a team of coaches and consultants, you benefit from personalized guidance, practical workshops, and numerous events to build a professional future that suits you.
- The Jobteaser Platform – 24/7: Access all internship, work-study, and job opportunities, key resources, and upcoming recruitment events anytime, anywhere.
- Access to a Wide Professional Network: With 49,000 alumni and over 600 corporate partners, you enjoy privileged access to a vast network of professionals worldwide and across sectors to expand your contacts, learn about careers, and seize opportunities.
How can you enroll in the Advanced Master in Technology Management and Responsible Innovation?
You must hold a Master’s-level degree (Bac+5) from a Business or Engineering school or a university.
Admission Process
To apply, you need to complete your online application, including a copy of each supporting document, in English or French (or a certified translation if in another language).
Required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Motivation letter
Certificate of completion of your most recent degree in French or English
Proof of enrollment (if the program is still in progress)
University transcripts: front and back, including grading scale
1 academic or professional reference. Family members or friends are not accepted as referees.
Passport or national ID scan
Internationally recognized ID photo
Applications are primarily evaluated by an admissions committee based on the submitted documents. However, an interview may be arranged depending on the applicant’s profile and the quality of the application.
Calendar
Applications open in October and are accepted until July (subject to availability). Admission is based on the number of places available, and applications are reviewed as they are received.
We recommend that applicants apply early in the admission period to maximize their chances of being accepted into the program. This is particularly beneficial for those wishing to pursue a work-study program, as it gives them more time to find a host company and a position that aligns with their long-term career goals.
If you hold a 4-Year degree, you must have at least three years of professional experience.
Admission Process
To apply, you need to complete your online application, including a copy of each supporting document, in English or French (or a certified translation if in another language).
Required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Motivation letter
Certificate of completion of your most recent degree in French or English
Proof of enrollment (if the program is still in progress)
University transcripts: front and back, including grading scale
1 academic or professional reference. Family members or friends are not accepted as referees.
Passport or national ID scan
Internationally recognized ID photo
Applications are primarily evaluated by an admissions committee based on the submitted documents. However, an interview may be arranged depending on the applicant’s profile and the quality of the application.
Calendar
Applications open in October and are accepted until July (subject to availability). Admission is based on the number of places available, and applications are reviewed as they are received.
We recommend that applicants apply early in the admission period to maximize their chances of being accepted into the program. This is particularly beneficial for those wishing to pursue a work-study program, as it gives them more time to find a host company and a position that aligns with their long-term career goals.
If you hold a foreign degree equivalent to the required French degrees (Master’s degree or 4-Year degree with professional experience).
A good level of French is required to successfully follow this program and secure a work-study placement.
Admission Process
To apply, you need to complete your online application, including a copy of each supporting document, in English or French (or a certified translation if in another language).
Required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Motivation letter
Certificate of completion of your most recent degree in French or English
Proof of enrollment (if the program is still in progress)
University transcripts: front and back, including grading scale
1 academic or professional reference. Family members or friends are not accepted as referees.
Passport or national ID scan
Internationally recognized ID photo
Applications are primarily evaluated by an admissions committee based on the submitted documents. However, an interview may be arranged depending on the applicant’s profile and the quality of the application.
Calendar
Applications open in October and are accepted until July (subject to availability). Admission is based on the number of places available, and applications are reviewed as they are received.
We recommend that applicants apply early in the admission period to maximize their chances of being accepted into the program. This is particularly beneficial for those wishing to pursue a work-study program, as it gives them more time to find a host company and a position that aligns with their long-term career goals.
Visa requirements may apply to international students wishing to study or work in the country. They are advised to check the requirements with their consulate in advance and plan accordingly. GEM has no influence over this process.
Tuition Fees
- €17,900 net of tax
Can be financed under the terms of your work-study contract.
You will be definitively enrolled in the program once your academic prerequisites are validated, and you sign either a work-study contract with a company or an initial training contract if ineligible for work-study. For those under an initial training contract, a 14-day withdrawal period must be observed before final confirmation of enrollment. Contact our training consultants with any inquiries.
Funding your education
Financial Support, Scholarships, Banking Offers, Student Jobs…
Several solutions are available to support you in your study plans and make our programs more accessible.
GEM Financial Advisor is a platform designed to help you navigate financing options and find the solution best suited to your situation. It allows you to:
- Explore all available funding options (loans, scholarships, etc.)
- Identify the financing solution that fits your situation
- Quickly access the relevant contacts for each option
We recommend that students begin their search for financial aid as early as possible.
Please note that you must apply and be accepted into a program before you can apply for a scholarship or visa.
Pursue the program in a work-study format
As one of the first business schools to offer work-study programs, GEM, a committed school, has made this a priority.
Objective: to provide you with long-term immersion in a company and further enhance your employability.
The Advanced Master in Technology Management and Responsible Innovation is offered entirely in a work-study format. You will alternate between on-campus classes and weeks in the company (typically 1 week on campus and 3 weeks in the company, though this schedule may vary depending on the month).
A detailed yearly schedule will be provided to you and your company upon enrollment.
Bringing Your Entrepreneurial Project to fruition
Specific Arrangements
Have an idea? Want to start your own business? At any point during your studies, the Talent Office reviews your project and, following approval by a committee, a tailored curriculum adjustment can be proposed to allow you to pursue both your studies and your entrepreneurial project. In this context, your work-study placement can be aligned with your business creation project.
A 100% GEM Incubator
Created in 2011, IncubaGEM, GEM’s start-up incubator, is the school’s main engine for entrepreneurship. Reserved for GEM students and alumni, it offers support for up to 18 months. Nearly 350 start-ups have benefited from it since 2011, including Wizbii, ISKN, Homunity, Andyamo, and Lokki.
Dedicated Programs
Each year, specific tracks and specializations allow you to sharpen your entrepreneurial mindset.
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